I enjoy reading his books for the local content, but I certainly would not consider them reference guides to the subjects.His stories are like Chineese whispers, having passed by word of mouth down the years they are far removed from the original tale.....but still entertaining.
If he is still writing in 50 years time he will have the August riots down as a city paralized and trembling in terror as gangs of armed thugs roam the city at will.