Sunday, October 04, 2009  Exception to most of the rules  After
a long break, both from blogging and the series, I think it is
time we get back to the Detectives series. This time, it’s a
detective who proves to be the exception to a great many rules.
Aloysius Pendergast  His Name: Special Agent Aloysius Pendergast
His Watson: (Mostly) Lt. Vincent D’Agosta  His Moriarty:
(Mostly) Diogenes Pendergast  relic Unlike most of the book
characters in the series, Special Agent Pendargast, FBI, is
officially paid to solve crimes. Of course, officially he is
supposed to work out of New Orleans office, but that doesn’t
stop him running across the country solving the crimes he finds
interesting.  Unlike the detectives living from case to case,
Pendergast’s inheritance includes, apart from his prodigious
mental capacity, a not inconsiderable wealth. Born and bred a
Southern Gentleman, Aloysius’ mannerisms belong more to the era
of Holmes and Poirot than the current crop of roguish PIs. Of
course, he is also aware of his