I must confess I purchased this paperback expecting a cheesy mystery story. Was I ever surprised! Albert is a terrific writer. Although this is clearly a formula novel, he constructs everything perfectly. I loved his strategy of having Dave Garrett, the PI protagonist, go for 4 days without sleep, which does not leave the reader a convenient place to put the book down. It is non-stop action! Also I should mention that I experimented with Fastin diet pills to stay awake while studying for college exams, and I thought it was great that an author would incorporate such a powerful energizing substance in a story. Good job, Albert

This Catalog is easy to use and understand. All three volumes are the best you need to organize your world paper money collection. BUY IT NOW!

here some comments

1) spelling mistake found in the book(e.g. Sweeden)

2) paste the wrong paper note of picture (page779, 1961 issue, 10 dollars) this SHOULDN'T BE the NOTE...

my opinion of this book is: NOT PROFESSIONAL enough to handle such a silly mistake...

this is a very helpful and amazing book for any money collector, and I really happy with that book

I have got a Germany 1000 Mark Year 1910 Month 21 April. Any body have want this Contact for me. My E-mail Id: auction_k@usa.net

this book is great in term for those who very very interested in world currency and pro in this field... it may be good to own a copy of this book cause it include a lot of world money that you and me were not born yet... especially note that impress me is the CHINA's CENTURY ... it is like amazing to see those kind of note that never thought of it would be called as "money"...

anywhere this book is great... and if this book improving its' note with color than it is highly recommended...

thank you...

regards,
Jason Yap

The book is of a great use not only for a bank note collector, but also for educational purposes, as it includes a brief history of every listed country, written numerals, dating systems even exchange rates of various countries. Paper money images serve as a great educational material about world's famous people, buildings, scenes from history and many more. Everyone may even use it for identifying various paper notes. It is really a Specialised Source!

How do you prove a man is dead when his bullet-ridden car is discovered but his body is not? In Pennsylvania, you wait seven years and hope you hear nothing. But it is embarrassing if a judge finds that a man is dead after seven years only to have him pop up during the eighth. So a law firm seeking to prove that the man who owned the car is in fact dead hires lawyer-turned-investigator Dave Garrett to see what he can find out over the weekend. The case promises to be anything but ordinary when Garrett learns that the law firm turned to him after one of the more prestigious investigative firms dropped the case. Clearly, the forces at play must be pretty powerful, and it does not take long for Garrett to realize some of the forces he's up against. In Dave Garrett, author Neil Albert gives us a protagonist who is both intelligent and resourceful. But "The January Corpse," a thoroughly enjoyable mystery throughout, cannot truly be appreciated until the ending, which is reminiscent of Christie's "The Murder of Roger Akroyd" for the twist that Albert provides. Only after the mystery pays off can we truly appreciate Garrett for the complex character he is. Initially, for example, we learn that he was disbarred. Later, though, we realize why and can appreciate him all the more for it. But his reaction to the twist ending truly indicates what a wonderful character he is. "The January Corpse" provides an excellent test for those who believe they can solve any mystery where the author plays fair. Albert does play fair, but few readers will be alert enough to pick up all the clues to arrive at *precisely* the right answer. (A large part of the answer is rather obvious, but that by no means diminishes the story.) For those who prefer their mysteries to be rich in character, "The January Corpse" is a wonderful ride and will no doubt send the reader looking for the next in the series, "The February Trouble."

Detective David Garrett and his transsexual assistant and romantic partner, Lisa, make an interesting pair as they attempt to track down Garrett's birth history. At times it is difficult to care about their obtaining the sought information. The story is a light, uncomplicated, mystery, which entertains, but does not fully engage.

Neil Albert's "monthly series" continues in its 6th entery. This time Dave Garret is set out to solve a totaly different case. He is looking for his biological parents.

The author states that this is based on his search for his birth parents and that brings a more human emotion to the story itself.

Alberts intertwining chapters of different naratives actually gives two interesting prespectives to the same story.

As the story opens we find Dave in his office with nothing to do, basicly jobless buy with a job. Until he is presued to find his father, his biological father. He sets out to California where his mother stayed during her pregnancy with her family. He hopes he will be able find the truth there but it leads to nowhere. With a twist of fate and a confession Dave is sent on the right track and you are left with a great mystery.

Neil Albert is back with Dave Garrett, the disbarred attorney now a private eye. Neil Albert paints a vivid picture of the Lancaster County, PA farm country and the nuances of the Amish in this interesting mystery. It will definitely leave you yearning for more Dave Garrett.