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The Reckoning (Maeve Kerrigan #2)

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To the public, he’s a hero: a brutal killer who targets sex offenders. To most of London’s police force, he’s the suspect in a gruesome, time-consuming case to be avoided. But to Detective Constable Maeve Kerrigan, he’s a murderer—no matter the sins of his victims—and catching him is her job. Assigned to the case with the division’s unreadable new DI, Josh Derwent, young a...more

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Published May 22nd 2012 by Minotaur Books (first published January 1st 2011)

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Oct 23, 2012 Amy Lignor rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

From the prolific author who created “The Burning,” comes a new title that is extremely interesting.

As readers begin, they are greeted with a protagonist who is, quite literally, the ultimate ‘sicko’ hero—using his time and energy to get rid of child sex offenders in some of the most gruesome ways possible; from fractured skulls and slit throats to a former ‘Man of God’ who is shot in the head. Although this may seem ugly, the punishments seem to fit the crimes.

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Aug 19, 2012 Kathleen Hagen added it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012-audio-books

The Reckoning, by Jane Casey, b-plus, Narrated by Sarah Coones, Produced by Brilliance Audio,Downloaded from audible.com.

The second book about Maeve, the District Constable fighting crime. In this one, she’s been assigned to a new guy who is a veteran of police procedure from another district. Maeve knows right away that this is a man who doesn’t like to work with women. He tells Maeve that he’ll do the work and the thinking and she should stay out of his way and stand around looking pretty. Th...more

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Aug 10, 2012 Jill rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I have become a serious fan of Jane Casey and her Maeve Kerrigan police procedural series.

Maeve is 28, and a Detective Constable for the London Police Murder Squad. She adores her boss, Superintendent Charles Godley, but he pairs her with a brash newcomer to the squad, Josh Derwent, insensitive and sexist. In fact, this is how most of the squad fellows are except for Rob Langton, with whom Maeve has been having a surreptitious on-and-off relationship. Members of the same squad shouldn’t date, an...more I have become a serious fan of Jane Casey and her Maeve Kerrigan police procedural series.

Maeve is 28, and a Detective Constable for the London Police Murder Squad. She adores her boss, Superintendent Charles Godley, but he pairs her with a brash newcomer to the squad, Josh Derwent, insensitive and sexist. In fact, this is how most of the squad fellows are except for Rob Langton, with whom Maeve has been having a surreptitious on-and-off relationship. Members of the same squad shouldn’t date, and moreover, Maeve is terrified of commitment; afraid of getting hurt. Rob is a sweetheart though: diplomatic, clever, tough when he needs to be, and patient and understanding about Maeve.

The Crime Squad gets involved in solving a complicated set of murders – someone is killing pedophiles who have been released from prison, and the police struggle with the unwelcome task of working on behalf of very unsavory victims. Amidst it all, Maeve tries to sort out her personal and professional relationships. She also becomes endangered herself of course, but this gets resolved in a most felicitous manner.

Discussion: Unlike many police procedurals, the crime is as intriguing as the characters. The characters are more interesting than most as well, because rather than the usual protagonist problem of alcoholism or corruption, you have a fairly attractive female trying to deal with a squad full of “good old boys.” Additionally, Maeve is Irish (though English-born), and the English and Irish still have plenty of unresolved tensions between them. The criminals are nuanced, or explainable if not, and their deeds do not seem unimaginable (as with so many crime novels).

Evaluation: I think Casey has done a great job of creating a book with a compelling plot and a cast full of characters I care about and want to see again. This is a series worth checking out! (The Burning is the first book in this series. This is book two. It is not essential to have read the first, but it too is a good book, and will fill you in on how Maeve and Rob got together.)
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Aug 04, 2012 Larraine rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

It's a satisfying feeling - for me at least - to find an author who combines a good story, good characters AND good writing. It shouldn't be hard to find that combination, but it really is. This is the second book I've read in this series featuring a young and strong heroine, Maeve Kerrigan, a Detective Constable who is part of an elite murder squad in London. This is the second in the series. Maeve has been paired with a difficult partner and superior, Josh Derwent, who derides her and too ofte...more

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Apr 21, 2012 Patty rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The Reckoning
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Maeve, a detective, is involved in finding out who is meticulously murdering some of London's pedophiles... among other crimes.

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I found this to be a riveting detective story with tons of dysfunctional characters...this included some of the good guys, too. I read this as a stand alone but I truly wish I would have read the first book in this series...The Burning. The central character, Maeve Kerrigan, a detective, was damaged in a way that...more

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Jan 29, 2012 Megan rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 4-stars, crime-and-mystery, fiction

The Reckoning is a solid follow-up to the very good The Burning, but its differing plot structure and deepening character relationships make it an even bigger winner, in my eyes. It's an emotionally and intellectually thoughtful crime novel, and I find myself liking DC Maeve Kerrigan more and more.

First, Maeve is a well-rounded and believable character. Casey fastidiously shows why Maeve was a good fit for an elite task force: on the job, she's observant and analytical, and her boss clearly has...more The Reckoning is a solid follow-up to the very good The Burning, but its differing plot structure and deepening character relationships make it an even bigger winner, in my eyes. It's an emotionally and intellectually thoughtful crime novel, and I find myself liking DC Maeve Kerrigan more and more.

First, Maeve is a well-rounded and believable character. Casey fastidiously shows why Maeve was a good fit for an elite task force: on the job, she's observant and analytical, and her boss clearly has a good idea of her and her strengths (and weaknesses). In her personal life, she's a lot more muddled, but I really felt for her. And, okay, yes, I'm the type of reader who goes, "Oooh, yeah, a long interlude in which she and her not-really-a-boyfriend discuss their relationship! Yay!" So I didn't mind the ebbing of the book's pace in order for Maeve and Rob to come to terms with each other, but I can see how others might get bored with the long, personal parts. Overall, Maeve's narrative is so precise and engaging, and the extra bit of humor is quite appreciated (example: the off-handed mention of a much-despised co-worker from the last book who takes a job elsewhere, and how the team held a leaving party for him but didn't invite him) to contrast with the bleakness and violence of the murders she investigates.

Second, the depiction of workplace sexism impressed me in the first book, and I was even more impressed by how Casey handled it in the second book. As much as I enjoy books where sexism is not an issue and women are empowered as a matter of course, I can really appreciate an author taking the time to show that dealing with sexism can be a crushing endeavor that requires compromises and balancing acts, and the ends do not justify the means.

Third, GOOD PLOT. By the halfway point of the book, I could not stop reading, despite the fact it was already way too late at night. The plot as presented by the back-of-the-book-blurb seems straight-forward enough: catch the serial killer murdering paedophiles. But that person is caught prior to the book's midpoint, and at that point, the story explodes into something bigger and even more complicated. Plus, the plot involves Superintendent Godley's backstory, and it's good.

Fourth, the awesome ensemble! Even more so than in the first book, I could really feel the shape and the rhythm of the team as a whole, and that's something I really love in procedurals. Holy cats, Derwent is an excellent character, complicated and energetic and straddling the realistic line between likable and unlikable, and he serves as an terrific foil/partner for Maeve. Godley sets it out plainly: their strengths and weaknesses balance each other out, and he knows Maeve will have to suffer through Derwent's obnoxiousness, and she knows she will, too. Also, I loved Liv. LOVED LIV. Yay for another woman on the team! Yay for queer characters! And Rob, as before, is adorable and funny and intense and smart.

On the downside, I was a bit dismayed by the stalking aspect of the plot (I didn't have enough time to process it, I don't think, because I'm still going "Ew!" over it, and it made me sad that she did she not suspect). I also felt that the couple of chapters from Rob's point of view were a bit jarring; I understood their purpose, but they also felt as if they came out of left field: there was no warning or precedence (in this book, at least) for the last-minute inclusion of his POV. I did, however, like Rob's find-the-mole plot, and totally understand why and how he came to be the one in charge of that investigation. I'm also glad that the inclusion of his POV wasn't for the same reasons as in the last book--Maeve doesn't lose consciousness in this one. :)

So. Really liked it, can't wait for the next one (there WILL be a next one, right?), good book yay.(less)

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Oct 09, 2011 Jenny Thomson rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Jane Casey's debut novel The Missing, was a gripping standalone read that never flagged. In a similar way to the TV show of the same name, it took us into the nightmare world of the family left behind when a child goes missing.

Her second book The Burning (although a more standard cops try and catch the bad guys read) was almost as gripping and introduced us to the character of DC Maeve Kerrigan, a tough Irish lass who wouldn't be out of place in a Marian Keyes novel - and I mean that as a compl...more

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Sep 09, 2011 Mary Gilligan-Nolan rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The second of the D.I. Maeve Kerrigan stories and another enjoyable book from Jane Casey. There is quite a lot happening here, just when you think it's over, although it's clearly not, due to the number of pages left in the book, it continues to hold your interest and holds its pace and intrigue to the end. The story is about a killer/killers (the police can't be sure if there is more than one involved), are targeting paedophiles and torturing them to death. They can't make sense about how the k...more

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Aug 11, 2012 Monica rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: crime-and-or-evil, british

Maeve Kerrigan is a young London Detective Constable newly partnered with an abrasive and opinionated DI Josh Derwent. Their first case together involves multiple murders of pedophiles who have been released back into the community. The murders turn out to be linked to vengeance and to a pair of missing girls, and the pressure builds to find the girls and stop the killings.

This is a good police procedural with interesting and well drawn characters. Maeve's personal life definitely takes second p...more

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Sep 03, 2011 Jen at Reading Lark rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is a really good crime thriller. There are a lot of twists and turns in the case, dealing with murder, abuse, torture, rape, organised crime, kidnap and stalking. Although there is a lot of really rather nasty subject matter here, I never felt like it was gratuitously described... a shocking description adds to the story and urgency, but it doesn't go too far.

I liked the main character, Maeve - she was just self-conscious enough to bring me on side, and her personal life was not too cliche...more

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Apr 15, 2012 J.R. rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: suspense

When the young daughter of a mobster goes missing you know there’s going to be trouble.

Cheyenne Skinner is only 14 but appears and acts older and is accustomed to getting her own way. She’s also the only child of John Skinner. When it appears Cheyenne has been taken by a sexual predator, her father launches a vigilante offense.

Violence quickly escalates to murder and tension increases as Detective Constable Maeve Kerrigan and her team discover Cheyenne isn’t the only female missing.

Kerrigan migh...more

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May 07, 2012 Terry rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: first-reads, mystery

A lengthy and thoroughly enjoyable read for the who-dunnit fan!

Detective Constable Maeve Kerrigan investigates homicides in London. Assigned to a new partner (who, at least superficially, is obnoxious), the two investigate the brutal murders of three convicted pedophiles. The evidence suggests that someone within the police force itself may be exracting revenge on these victims. Yet, while working on these murders, new bodies appear, and the detectives have to consider whether there is a connect...more

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May 22, 2012 David Caldwell rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: won-it-on-goodreads-first-reads, mystery, suspense, series

I won a copy on Goodreads Firstreads.

This was an advanced reader and not a finished copy.There were a few glitches that I hope they caught and fixed before the final printing They were dropped words and calling the brothers twins, so not big deals but annoying.

This story would fall into the police procedural category.It is set in England, mainly London.The main character is Maeve Kerrigan.One of only two women in the special unit that investigates violent crimes like kidnapping and murder.There...more

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Aug 13, 2011 Annie rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I must say up front that I enjoyed this one – it reminded me of early Cath Staincliffe, and the author has created a likeable and well-rounded central character in Maeve Kerrigan. Young, naive, well-intentioned, she’s something a bit different in the central role of a police procedural like this. Her love interest, Rob, never really grabbed me to the same extent. And the decision the author made to have him take over the narrative for a couple of chapters was a bad one – it was very clumsily don...more

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Apr 03, 2012 Kathleen Minde rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: awesome-woman-author, detective-series, police-procedural

The police in London are discovering the tortured and brutally maimed bodies of pedophiles: a priest, a family man, and a societal introvert, all seemingly unrelated in life. Are these acts of vengeance? Thrill seekers? Sadists? And, as the police are questioning even themselves, should the killer be arrested, or given a medal? Detective Constable Maeve Kerrigan, a female junior detective in a male-dominated field of work, believes that no matter how heinous the crime, no one deserves the horrif...more The police in London are discovering the tortured and brutally maimed bodies of pedophiles: a priest, a family man, and a societal introvert, all seemingly unrelated in life. Are these acts of vengeance? Thrill seekers? Sadists? And, as the police are questioning even themselves, should the killer be arrested, or given a medal? Detective Constable Maeve Kerrigan, a female junior detective in a male-dominated field of work, believes that no matter how heinous the crime, no one deserves the horrific deaths she is investigating. And, no one should be allowed to take the law into their own hands.

Working with a new partner, Detective Investigator Josh Derwent, a chauvinist bastard who flaunts his seniority by telling Maeve "just stay out of my way and watch and learn", ramps up her stress level. Aggressive, rude, humorless, and a bad driver, Derwent prefers Maeve not think or make a move without his approval. Supposedly he is an accomplished detective, but it is hard to get past his personal drawbacks and see this. Also working in the Serious Crimes unit with Maeve is her lover, DC Rob Langton, a man she cannot, for many reasons, make a commitment to. His easy-going personality and dedication to Maeve help balance out the inconsiderate Derwent.

As Maeve tracks down the serial killer, another twist in the mystery is revealed: the teenage daughter of London's most notorious gangster is missing. Working on this angle of the case, Maeve realizes that the teenager is not the only woman to have disappeared. The magnitude of the case expands exponentially. And Maeve's co-workers, Derwent, her boss Superintendent Godley, Rob, and the only other female DC on the squad, Liv Bowen, all start to reveal facets previously concealed to her. Just when you think Derwent couldn't be more of twit, we see a different side. Her usually composed boss is not entirely immutable. Rob can lose his cool, especially when it comes to Maeve. And, if this series continues, I hope DC Bowen has a larger role; she was a welcome shift away from all the testosterone.

The story is well written with multiple twists, misleads, and a few distractions thrown in to purposefully sidetrack the reader. "The Reckoning" is a perfect title for this book. It's not only the criminals who receive their retribution, the victims find recompense, and Maeve and her co-workers all have their moment of reckoning. And this being the second book with DC Kerrigan, the reader can see how her character has grown, become more experienced with her line of work. However, as she still has to fight for recognition as an officer who just happens to be a woman, I don't understand why, at time, the author has Maeve unbutton her shirt in order to accomplish her work.

For new readers, this can be a stand alone novel. The last book with DC Kerrigan, "The Burning", was written from the different perspectives of Maeve and another character, with a short chapter told from Rob's point of view. This book is narrated by Maeve until close to the end when, perhaps unnecessarily, Rob takes over for two chapters. A narration by Maeve could have easily recounted the entire story. But, I like the author and the way she writes an intricate police procedural with good pacing and I hope DC Maeve Kerrigan has another book in the future.(less)

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May 24, 2012 Julie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: first-reads

The Reckoning is an engaging plot twisting murder mystery. Just when you think you know where the story is headed, the plot takes a turn pulling you into a new direction keeping you on your toes and guessing where the story might take you next.

The story is told through first person perspective giving you a more thorough view into the main characters thoughts and impressions. Characters are well developed making them seem more realistic. The first half of the book is more of a who done it style m...more The Reckoning is an engaging plot twisting murder mystery. Just when you think you know where the story is headed, the plot takes a turn pulling you into a new direction keeping you on your toes and guessing where the story might take you next.

The story is told through first person perspective giving you a more thorough view into the main characters thoughts and impressions. Characters are well developed making them seem more realistic. The first half of the book is more of a who done it style mystery while the last half shines with more personality and page turning suspense.

The main character, Maeve, is a strong yet compassionate female detective. She is newer to the job than others she works with but seems to have good instincts and a detail oriented mind as well as a talent for being observant. Although she is working under a senior officer who tries to get under her skin with condensation and belittlement, she rises above it to becoming an essential member of the investigation and drawing out new leads.

Although this novel is essentially a murder mystery, there is also a little romance and drama thrown into Maeve’s personal life. Personally, I enjoyed the development of Maeve and Rob’s relationship as well as her odd ball behavior of having to move every few months. To me, it seemed to allow you deeper into the lead characters mind and gave a little more insight into her overall personality.

Jane Casey is a detailed writer, making her characters seem very real and her story complex. One of the things I enjoyed most about this novel, was the twists and turns in the plot. After reading the description on the back and getting into the story a little bit, I thought I had an idea of where the story was going but I was wrong. The plot changes and the story takes you into a new direction. It also had the feel of the older murder mysteries mixed with a touch of modern. What I mean by this is that the story was more focused on all the details and theories rather than action.

The Reckoning is the second book in the Maeve Kerrigan Series but can be read alone or in order.

Recommended for fans of Who Done It/Whodunnit, murder mysteries or crime novels.

*Although I won a free copy of this book through a Goodreads first reads giveaway, my review is not altered. This is my honest opinion.
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Oct 03, 2012 Ellen rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: mystery

Suspenseful, complicated. Complex characters.

Detective Constable Maeve Kerrigan is after a murderer. Assigned to the case with the division’s unreadable new DI, Josh Derwent, young and inexperienced Maeve is determined to prove she has what it takes to make it as a female in the tough world of the London police.

But for a killer who strikes with such spectacle, this one is proving remarkably elusive. And when Maeve learns his motive might be about exacting revenge, his acts of incredible violence...more

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Jul 30, 2012 Kendra rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This began slowly for me but ended strong and deserves a 4 1/2.

The plot: This is the 2nd book in a mystery series featuring British DI (detective inspector) Maeve Kerrigan. In this story she is investigating a series of murders in which the victims are all known sex offenders. The story evolves with each new crime, and a link to a missing girl reveals a whole new crime.

My thoughts: I had a hard time with the beginning, but this book goes surprising places in a fast-paced and well-written format...more

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Jun 10, 2012 Kai rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: first-reads

Detective Constable Maeve Kerrigan in The Reckoning is paving her way in the British Police Force. She is joined by two new members, Detective Inspector Josh Derwent and Kieth Bryce, transfer to her unit. Their first crime was two brutal beating of a pedophiles following at two crime scenes. Both beatings were inconsistent. The MO were different yet Maeve knew something was off. The more she thought of the crime, the more she started to believe there was a leak in the department which leave to a...more

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Jun 26, 2012 Sara rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Jane Casey is proving herself to be a very strong, intelligent and compelling author. I very much enjoyed her previous book, The Burning, and found this one to be equally good. It has so many twists and turns that it is really quite impossible to predict anything, yet still remains relatively believable (within the realm of murder mysteries that is. There are the usual amazing coincidences, but I don't think that detracts from the story at all.) The characters are all interesting and quite human...more

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Dec 21, 2012 JoAnn Villalobos rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Ugh, too "chick flick" of a female detective for my taste... and the other female detective was, of course, the unexpected lipstick lesbian. Are women still unsure how to be women in the workforce that they have these issues that the heroine has? I am hoping this is just *really* fiction. Otherwise, disturbing. Unbuttoning her blouse? Kissing her boyfriend in the office? Etc. etc. etc. And no, the story was not compelling enough to keep me occupied from being disturbed by those issues. In fact,...more

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Aug 06, 2012 Nick rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Casey is definitely getting better as she goes along. #1 (The Missing) was truly dreadful. #2 (The Burning) was pretty good. And this is much better. The dialogue is still a little trying/unbelievable at times, but the doers were not as obvious this time around. My only real complaint: it's great to have a strong, young female detective as the protagonist, but when she is also the target of violence and stalking and harassment, some of which have nothing to do with her job (and none of the other...more

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May 22, 2012 Jim rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Jane Casey’s new book “The Reckoning” is filled with characters that no one could love. Unfortunately you don’t even like them! I’m not just talking about the pedophiles, murders and general toughs, but the coppers too.
Maeve Kerrigen is a detective who is put on a case to find the killer and torturer of convicted pedophiles. It would be nice if we could like her, but she oft appears hapless, though eventually competent. Arrogant, chauvinistic, macho co-workers surround her. Wait is this the 21st...more

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Nov 28, 2011 Sue rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: thrillers-and-chillers

I loved the first book that I read by Jane Casey, the Burning. And this second one did not disappoint. Ms Casey has given us a wonderful protagonist in Maeve Kerrigan. She is flawed, prickly and vulnerable, but at the same time strong and brave. Like a real person, she is a mixture of many qualities and all the more likable and believable for that. The plot of this book is taut and sharp, but at the same time quite convoluted. It could be a recipe for disaster, but Ms Casey pulls it all off and...more

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Jul 20, 2012 Lora King rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fiction-crime, fiction, mystery-thriller

Good sequel. Loving Maeve. Love that her love life is shaping up. As a young attractive Detective she faces chauvinism daily (are the British less evolved than Americans when it comes to police women?). But she certainly has a Sherlockian way of figuring out clues, how to interview subjects and putting puzzle pieces together. She should rise in the ranks (hopefully) in future books. This book is about the sick world of Sadists who abduct women and keep them as slaves, and the sicko world of onli...more

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Jun 19, 2012 Drew Danko rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Enjoyable reading. I most enjoyed all the informal British words/phrases Ms.Casey uses as you might expect from someone raised in Dublin. It was fun picking up on some of the local culture. The plot is somewhat novel and moves along well enough. The novelty arises from the the fact that one of the crime fighters is a notorious thug who is an enemy of the police chief, but also is the father of the girl who was kidnapped in the chief's precinct. Our main character is a female detective who must n...more

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Jan 30, 2013 Jane rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: those who like British police procedurals

Shelves: police-procedural, fiction, mystery, romance, series, london

The Reckoning is the second book in Jane Casey’s Maeve Kerrigan series. I loved the first (The Burning), and I think I enjoyed the second even more.

Maeve is an Irish cop, and a woman, and she catches plenty of grief from her London colleagues for both. As a detective constable, she knows she has to put up with it, especially when it comes from her superiors, like Detective Inspector Josh Derwent, new to her team. Fortunately, Superintendent Charles Godley is a good guy to work for, and he recogn...more

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May 29, 2012 Connie rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: challenge, mystery-crime-fiction

A fantastic crime/detective novel. Casey creates a heroine,Maeve,who is flawed but determined, stubborn but brave. Maeve is an amazing detective based in London,whom the reader identifies with and pulls for from the beginning of the novel. Along with the mystery, Casey has written a love story. I could not put this book down! It just grabbed me from page one and flew by. Read it in one day.

I enjoyed this book so much that I ordered another book by this author, The Burning, which I also like very...more

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May 29, 2012 Mike Gabor rated it 4 of 5 stars

I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway.

I'm a big reader of british mysteries and I will be sure to add Jane Casey to my list of must-reads.

The plot in this book revolves around a young girl who goes missing. This young girl isn't anyone ordinary though. Her father is a violent mobster who begins to search for his daughter by systematically torturing and killing sex offenders.

DC Maeve Kerrigan is assigned to the case and she proves to be a very likable character. She shows a great deal of empat...more

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Sep 25, 2012 Julie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: giveaway-wins, paperback

I received this book in a Goodreads giveaway. There is an understanding that a review will be written, but it is not required.

I really liked this book. It's the second in a series and the first I've read by this author, but reading the prior book isn't required. Maeve Kerrigan is a well-written and complex character and I especially like that most of the book is told by her, in first person point of view. She has a great voice and point of view that took me right into the story. If I went back a...more

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