Murder on the orient excess by Andy McDermott

"Murder on the orient excess" by Andy McDermott. The book was published in 2013 and has 56 pages. This is Book 1 of Leviticus Gold series.   

Air Thiland flight Airbus A380 from Bangkok to Hethrow is approaching Hethrow when the stewardess of first class finds Mr. Perch, occupant of private suit, dead. Detective Inspector Brownlow investigates. Suspicion fallen on co passenger Leviticus Gold, handsome, young, flirty, wise ass, know-it-all kind and wealthy businessman.

Is Leviticus the murderer? Is Leviticus his real name? What was the motive. 

Why there is no gun but a bullet entry? Why no one heard gun go off? How was the gun smuggled through security? How come security cameras found nothing? It's a closed door murder mystery. 

Leviticus thinks, thinks back, thinks hard and comes out with a solution on his own and tells the police. Murderer is identified and still Leviticus is arrested. Why?

Police appear shallow, ready to jump to conclusion, not thorough investigators and impulsive. Leviticus, though amature, has impeccable logic, perfect deductions, supreme confidence and know-all attitude, all with no experience. Both extremes are far fetched and exaggerated, but enjoyable. 

A lot of things happen in this small book. There are two twists. The story is fast paced. No slack. Reader completes the book in one sitting. But nothing appears abbreviated or cut short. Credit to the author. 

While reading the book I had a feeling that the flamboyant character of Leviticus Gold was inspired by Virgin fonder Richard Branson. Is it?

Title  of the book is very similar to Agatha Christy murder mystery 'Murder on the orient express'. Why? There was no real need to bask in the reflected glory. 

This book was published in 2014 but Book 2 was never published. Are there plans? Or has author's interest petered out?

Why did I read this book? Small book. Not from Nina Wild series. 

What I didn't like? Title. 

What did I like? The story. Character of Leviticus Gold. 

It's a 'Chota patakha' (small firecracker). Recommend reading.