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The Fallen (Jade de Jong #3)
by
Jassy Mackenzie (Goodreads Author)
When P.I. Jade de Jong invites Superintendent David Patel on a scuba diving holiday in St. Lucia, she hopes the time away will rebuild their conflicted relationship. Jade’s dreams are soon shattered when David calls off their affair, forcing her into the arms of environmentalist Craig Niewoudt. But the next morning, romantic issues are put aside when a scuba diving instruc...more
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Published
April 10th 2012
by Soho Crime
(first published August 1st 2011)
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Jan 02, 2013
Jeanie Jackson
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4 of 5 stars
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Shelves:
mystery-and-suspense
An intricately woven tale of manipulation, murder, and more, this third book in the Jade de Jong series is located in the South African coastal town St. Lucia. The tautly plotted story works well as a stand-alone novel of suspense. However, I would probably have better appreciated Jade’s introspection and her search for herself through her family history had I read the earlier books.
The beginning seemed to drag a bit, but the pace continued to increase throughout the book until I couldn’t put it...more
The beginning seemed to drag a bit, but the pace continued to increase throughout the book until I couldn’t put it...more
P.I. Jade de Jong organizes a vacation to a seaside resort with her erstwhile lover, David Patel, only to get involved in a murder investigation and a potential ecological disaster. Some vacation, further complicated by the fact that when David does show up he tells her he is returning to his four-months pregnant wife. So much for a happy trip
Before David’s arrival, Jade was taking scuba diving lessons and attempting to overcome her fear of underwater activities. Her instructor, Amanda, is soon...more
Before David’s arrival, Jade was taking scuba diving lessons and attempting to overcome her fear of underwater activities. Her instructor, Amanda, is soon...more
Jassy Mackenzie is the South African author of Jade De Jong series, a private eye set of stories centered around the main character Jade.
She was born in Rhodesia (as all ex-Zimbabweans still prefer to call it), and moved to South Africa when she was eight years old. The Fallen is her latest novel scheduled to be released by Soho Press on April 10, 2012.
A Brief Summary:
P.I. Jade de Jong invites Superintendent David Patel, her sort of boyfriend, on a scuba diving holiday in St. Lucia with the hope...more
She was born in Rhodesia (as all ex-Zimbabweans still prefer to call it), and moved to South Africa when she was eight years old. The Fallen is her latest novel scheduled to be released by Soho Press on April 10, 2012.
A Brief Summary:
P.I. Jade de Jong invites Superintendent David Patel, her sort of boyfriend, on a scuba diving holiday in St. Lucia with the hope...more
pretty exciting new south african mystery, taking place at st lucia, the first world heritage site of SA. jade is a p-eye/assassin for hire and/or justice (as it turns out her long dead momma was too) and she sets up a romantic week on the beach and reefs of south sa with her married cop boyfriend. things go bad quickly though and so lots of plot twists, gruesome violence, unfair rules, double dealing capitalists, thugs, cops, and judges. creepy but efficient hospital admins, rich dudes in humme...more
The Fallen is third in the Jade de Jong series about corruption in South Africa. Jade is a P.I. who has booked a vacation with her boyfriend David Patel, Superintendent of Johannesburg, in the resort city of St. Lucia. Jade had been taking scuba lessons from Amanda in St. Lucia before David arrived to surprise him. When the diving instructor is found murdered with a cryptic message "813 and The Fallen"on a postcard near the body, Jade is back in super sleuth mode with David's official help. They...more
PROTAGONIST: PI Jade de Jong
SETTING: St. Lucia
SERIES: #3 of 3
RATING:3.25
WHY: In an effort to rescue a faltering relationship, PI Jade de Jong plans a scuba diving holiday with her paramour, Superintendent David Patel. However, she finds she hates diving, and David is being completely remote. When her diving instructor is murdered, they team up to investigate the death. It's bigger than it looks, with an environmental catastrophe in the offing. I've found the relationship thing to be frustrating...more
SETTING: St. Lucia
SERIES: #3 of 3
RATING:3.25
WHY: In an effort to rescue a faltering relationship, PI Jade de Jong plans a scuba diving holiday with her paramour, Superintendent David Patel. However, she finds she hates diving, and David is being completely remote. When her diving instructor is murdered, they team up to investigate the death. It's bigger than it looks, with an environmental catastrophe in the offing. I've found the relationship thing to be frustrating...more
I had not heard of this series when I received The Fallen as a first-reads giveaway, and I must say that I was pleasantly surprised with this book! It was snappy and action-packed with a strong female lead who's smart and has an edge. The stakes are sufficiently high and the plot took several turns that I never saw coming. The beginning of the book lagged a bit with some world-building, but as someone not familiar with the series or the heroine I appreciated the introduction. I have one criticis...more
First Line: Themba Msamaya didn't suspect a thing on the morning he opened his door to death.
Private investigator Jade de Jong invites her lover, Police Superintendent David Patel, on a scuba diving holiday in hopes that it will solidify their troubled relationship. Instead, Jade discovers that she hates scuba diving, and David puts an end to their affair. However, the next morning, all differences are put aside when one of the resort's diving instructors is found stabbed to death in her room.
Am...more
Private investigator Jade de Jong invites her lover, Police Superintendent David Patel, on a scuba diving holiday in hopes that it will solidify their troubled relationship. Instead, Jade discovers that she hates scuba diving, and David puts an end to their affair. However, the next morning, all differences are put aside when one of the resort's diving instructors is found stabbed to death in her room.
Am...more
Oct 25, 2012
Skip
rated it
4 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
crime-detective,
foreign-authors
PI Jade de Jong goes off on holiday with her beau, David Patel, only to be told David's estranged wife is carrying his child from a single relapse. Then, her quiet scuba instructor Amanda is murdered, who had been an air traffic controller previously. David is asked to help the local police investigate and he and Jade get in deep trouble when they uncover a nefarious plot by a businessman to ruin the coastline. Slow beginning, but tense moments as the plot thickens.
The Fallen is a real page turner but not operating with cheap tricks. From start to finish, there's always something intriguing happening. Jassy Mackenzie skillfully weaves together several subplots and sprinkles in back story set up in previous Jade de Jong books on a need-to-know basis. New readers should have no problems following the book, while I thoroughly enjoyed reconnecting with her protagonists and more shady characters of Jade's past. At the same time a new adventure unfolds and poses...more
May 18, 2012
Monica
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
africa,
crime-and-or-evil
Like the character of Jade, even though her love life is a mess. Her attempt to find out more about her dead mother adds a dimension to the self sufficient and capable investigator who can - and does - kill if necessary. The setting - a pristine diving resort in SA threatened by mining interests - is interesting. The plot has enough twists to keep the reader engaged till the end.
Fun, but not as good as the previous Jade de Jong books. A bit more contrived. Not without potential, though, for the future of the series. Read as _Worst Case_, the South African version.
It failed to hold my interest. I was not able to finish it. I found the characters unfocused and it seemed they just wandered around aimlessly through the novel.
Another great Jade de Jong book. A pending environmental disaster, a plane crash, and many other incidents are all related. Very suspenseful.
I like this series by Jassy Mackenzie and recommend that the books be read in order to give a better understanding of the protaganist. I also enjoy reading and learning about present day South Africa. Looking forward the 4th book.
Really a great thriller. I've enjoyed all of the Jade de Jong books. The author gives a true to life feel for post apartheird So. Africa!
I won this book from First Reads. Looks like a good book. Thank you.
Didnt much like the protagonist and the ending was very ambiguous.
I read this book when it was called Worst Case....
check out my review at http://midasfive.com/?p=313
Review submitted to Suspense Magazine
Not up to the author's first two books. Not enough action and slow.
Oh man...The action was superb and heartstopping, but I did.not.like the ending at all.
Aside from giving her main character the skills to perform tasks and telling the reader about it before she gets in a situation where said skills are needed, the author has produced a totally unexpected ending that is sure to satisfy most readers.
another most excellnt 5 star read!
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Jassy Mackenzie is from a family where books weren’t just more important than television, they were so important that television was banned from the house.
Jassy is the second youngest of five sisters. She was born in Zimbabwe, and moved to South Africa when she was eight years old. Today, she is the editor of HJ, a hair and beauty magazine. She lives on a smallholding outside Johannesburg and shar...more
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Jassy is the second youngest of five sisters. She was born in Zimbabwe, and moved to South Africa when she was eight years old. Today, she is the editor of HJ, a hair and beauty magazine. She lives on a smallholding outside Johannesburg and shar...more
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