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Walking into the Ocean
Introducing veteran Scotland Yard Chief Inspector Peter Cammon, this novel finds Cammon journeying to the Jurassic Coast to solve a seemingly ordinary domestic crime. At first glance, the perpetrator appears to have murdered his wife before drowning in the English Channel, but Cammon soon learns that his case is merely a sideshow. A broader series of murders has been unfol...more
Hardcover, 472 pages
Published
April 1st 2012
by ECW Press
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I struggled with this book. I liked the main character, Inspector Cammon, but felt that there were many instances where the author referenced the Cammon's past history as if it might give insight into the his behavior or thought processes but neglected to explain the history. It was as if I had begun reading a series with the fourth or fifth book instead if the first and was trying to play catch up with past story lines and character development. Since this book is the first in what will be a ne...more
It felt like this book took forever to read. I gave it 3 stars because I wanted to know what happened, and there was something compelling about the protagonist, Peter Cammon. Cammon is a retired chief inspector from New Scotland Yard, but he is often called in as a consultant on difficult cases. A husband is accused of throwing his wife over a cliff, and then disappearing. Is he dead or has he just arranged a successful disappearance? At the same time a series of murders has occurred along the D...more
Peter Cammom was introduced to readers as a 67-yr.-old, semi-retired Scotland Yard Chief Inspector. He was portrayed as a bit of a lone wolf, with his own style for successfully solving cases -- often while alienating people he worked with.
This book is 472 pages long, but the two crimes: a serial killer and a suspected spousal murder/suicide, probably account for 250 pages. The rest of the book takes side-trips into areas that are supposed to provide the reader with insight about who Cammom is...more
This book is 472 pages long, but the two crimes: a serial killer and a suspected spousal murder/suicide, probably account for 250 pages. The rest of the book takes side-trips into areas that are supposed to provide the reader with insight about who Cammom is...more
I thought I'd try this British author to compare their style mystery writing to the American style and compare the geography of the setting to the American settings. Whellam's is a very different writer compared to Michael Connelly or Jeffery Deavers. Their stories are fast paced, well researched, complex with layers, twists and turns. Whellam's is leasurely, plodding but sure in story line, perhaps filled with non-compelling details and has a completely different tone and feel. He may not be ty...more
Oh good grief. Take an craggy English coastline and a moody Scotland Yard detective who reads Sherlock Holmes and creates shadow boxes of the Annunication. Add his wife who has decided to read Sherlock Holmes too, toss in police politics, a serial killer, the Knights of Malta, not one but two mysterious priests, King Arthur, Stonehenge, a pair of dream-reading witch women, a counterterrorism diver, two unhinged policemen, car smuggling and dramatic stormy seas - all of which goes PHFFFT. Dumb. B...more
Good idea but needed more editing. I became lost in all the characters - especially the cops. Good guys, bad guys, Scotland Yard, local investigators, etc.. I think there is definite potential for this first in a series. The characters of Peter Cammon and his wife Joan are involving and promising. Will read the next one but hope for more.
The author has drawn an interesting character in Peter Cammon and a good supporting cast as well. I'm sure there will be more in this series and I will look for them.
The only downside for me was that things seemed to go adrift for a bit about 3/4 through, it could be tightened up a bit.
The only downside for me was that things seemed to go adrift for a bit about 3/4 through, it could be tightened up a bit.
This book was slow reading. The protagonist was interesting and this is the first of a proposed series, so maybe the next will be better. The ending was surprising, but I would have liked to know a little bit more about the motives of all the characters since some behaviors didn't make a lot of sense.
A good even paced story with well developed characters and a real sense of humor showing through.
I loved the setting and the sense of the area (it led me to wish to visit Dorset again). I recommend it to my friends and those that like crime thrillers with a British twist.
I loved the setting and the sense of the area (it led me to wish to visit Dorset again). I recommend it to my friends and those that like crime thrillers with a British twist.
Unbelievable plot and characterization. The hero -- Inspector Cammon -- frequently "knows" or "is certain" of things, through instinct rather than any evidence. The solution was somewhat random - no basis laid for why that person was the killer. Quite a lot of excess verbiage.
I liked the slower pacing of this book, as it allowed for the characters to develop. If you like fast-paced mysteries, you won't like this book, but I enjoyed the nuanced characters, the setting, and the developing story. I will look for more by this author.
I found it a very smart book. Only annoyance was his overplaying the Canadian character but I will forgive him that seeing as he is Cdn.
The cover was just a bit Steed but eye catching.
The cover was just a bit Steed but eye catching.
First in a series of 3 books whose main character is an inspector for Scotland Yard. Loved the fact that he is 67-years-old. Liked the character more than the story.
What begins as a simple enough murder-suicide becomes a complicated case. So far, so good. It's the nature of the complications that strains willingness to suspend belief and (my) patience somewhat past the point I'm willing to go.
Mar 16, 2012
Renher
marked it as to-read
I won this book from First Reads. Looks like a good book. Thank you.
A new detective -- retired from Scotland Yard, with a wife who helps at the right times! For those of us waiting for the next Donna Leon, Louise Penny, Jo Nesbo, this is a good one for your to-read list.
good writing but not for me
Excellent. Original. A must read.
very good
This was an exciting mystery with a wonderful cast of characters. I did not see the ending coming, so it took me by surprise. I can't wait to see the next mystery in the series. I hope you all try it out!
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Just started reading. A good English detective novel.
Sow in parts but a good read
Sow in parts but a good read
Solid police procedural.
A very unsatisfying read.
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