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Jack Sheridan Mystery #2
The Clay House
Everything looked cold and dead. That’s how Jack always remembered that day. A cold and dead marsh in the middle of a gray autumn.What does the murder of a schoolgirl, an imprisoned serial rapist, and a man found hanging from a tree have in common?That’s the conundrum facing Detective Sergeant Jack Sheridan as he investigates the brutal death of a young girl while searching for his own missing daughter.Detective Inspector Robert Burrell is called to an abandoned yacht in the early hours. A routine job then turns to anything but when police searching for the owner find him hanging in a tree, and Burrell finds himself under pressure to find a crazed killer before others meet the same fate.While navigating his way through a world of tortured souls, sadistic killers, missing daughters, abandoned sons, and wrathful lovers, Jack must get to the bottom of how three separate crimes come unavoidably crashing together.
- GenresMystery
370 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 7, 2018
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April 4, 2018
Vince Vogel really knows how to spin a Thriller. Well done!
August 4, 2022
Didn't see that coming!
What a mind bender! Gripping story, that you are engulfed in right from the start. Love the MC Jack! Did NOT see the ending coming! I loved how it left me with my mouth hanging open. I figured out one aspect, but not the other! Excellent book!
What a mind bender! Gripping story, that you are engulfed in right from the start. Love the MC Jack! Did NOT see the ending coming! I loved how it left me with my mouth hanging open. I figured out one aspect, but not the other! Excellent book!
May 12, 2022
I NEVER would have guessed it was him!
Vince Vogel is a new author to me, but he certainly won't be after these first two books! I love finding a new fantastic series, and I feel like I hit the jackpot with this one! The plot wasn't original, I have read two similar to this, but that is where the likeness ends. The writing is exceptional, the characters are both likable and despicable, (depending on the character), and the author isn't afraid of getting messy. He writes about old school detectives, and the younger ones astounded at what they do! I recommend this book highly!
Vince Vogel is a new author to me, but he certainly won't be after these first two books! I love finding a new fantastic series, and I feel like I hit the jackpot with this one! The plot wasn't original, I have read two similar to this, but that is where the likeness ends. The writing is exceptional, the characters are both likable and despicable, (depending on the character), and the author isn't afraid of getting messy. He writes about old school detectives, and the younger ones astounded at what they do! I recommend this book highly!
March 17, 2023
A mystery that grips you from page 1. I promise you that you will be shocked at the end. I was certainly shocked! Just when you think you know what is going to happen, you really don't lol.
You will get to know Jack better and what happened in his past that he still has nightmares about, as well as learn more about his daughter.
I really like DC Lange and Jack's tech guy Jimmy. They are good for Jack.
You will get to know Jack better and what happened in his past that he still has nightmares about, as well as learn more about his daughter.
I really like DC Lange and Jack's tech guy Jimmy. They are good for Jack.
September 21, 2018
Another great Jack Shepherd book. Just bought and I am reading the next in the series. It always ends where you need to find out what happened to some of the characters. He might be a rogue cop who's been demoted and always in trouble but he's great at solving crimes. Keeps you thinking to the end 'who's done it'. Hope there is going to be more in this series.
January 7, 2019
This is the second book in the Jack Sheridan series. I loved the first one, gave it 5 stars and could not wait to read the second one. I was not in any way disappointed. Vince Vogel is an exceptional author. This book keeps you on the edge of your seat. I read it in a 24 hour period because I could not put it down. Serial killing by a group, revenge by a surviving victim.
August 2, 2019
Not For the Faint of Heart
The main character, Jack Sheridan, is a former Scotland Yard inspector who now works for the local police. Considered wash up, he gets involved in three cases which are tied together. The story is raw, brutal, gruesome...but engaging to the very end.
The main character, Jack Sheridan, is a former Scotland Yard inspector who now works for the local police. Considered wash up, he gets involved in three cases which are tied together. The story is raw, brutal, gruesome...but engaging to the very end.
September 29, 2019
My first book by this author. Good detective story. As with most British crime novels, the police are all normal human beings with faults and imperfect lives. This is a good thing. In this story some have quite impressive faults. I will read more by this author.
April 18, 2022
My 2nd Jack Sheridan
Hmmmmm...too similar in in theme of story to first book. Interesting twist s and turns and I figured cheer would be a connection but did not see the end coming. Gonna leave Jack for a while.
Hmmmmm...too similar in in theme of story to first book. Interesting twist s and turns and I figured cheer would be a connection but did not see the end coming. Gonna leave Jack for a while.
July 4, 2022
The clay House
Confusing to say the least. Good mystery with lots of twists and misdirection, a lot of the confusion from the typically English language and way of telling things. Straight forward ending with a logical summary that clarified most of the questions.
Confusing to say the least. Good mystery with lots of twists and misdirection, a lot of the confusion from the typically English language and way of telling things. Straight forward ending with a logical summary that clarified most of the questions.
July 10, 2022
Another fantastic read!
I have only read one of his books and this is the second one. It did not disappoint. You have so many plots and twist that you can figure out who is the culprit. Mystery, mayhem and more.
I have only read one of his books and this is the second one. It did not disappoint. You have so many plots and twist that you can figure out who is the culprit. Mystery, mayhem and more.
October 20, 2022
New author for me. Love the writing, the mystery behind the well thought out story. A lot of twist throughout the “who done it”. Great character builder. I’ll read all the the Jack Sheridan mystery books. Keep them coming!
October 23, 2022
A man is found dead, hanged and partially skinned. The story is dark and twisting. It was a bit confusing in the with so many detectives and others involved, but ended up being a great read. The twist at the end was unexpected.
November 6, 2022
Really good read
I was very invested in this story and could not wait for the reveal of the who done it. It was sometimes hard to keep the players names straight but I just concentrated so as not to miss any detail. Major surprise at the end. Moving on to book 3
I was very invested in this story and could not wait for the reveal of the who done it. It was sometimes hard to keep the players names straight but I just concentrated so as not to miss any detail. Major surprise at the end. Moving on to book 3
December 9, 2022
Well done
The story starts off with a murder of Claire Pritchard. It has corrupt cops and people who were abused at Clay House who want revenge for what had happened. The killer is not who the reader thinks it is.
The story starts off with a murder of Claire Pritchard. It has corrupt cops and people who were abused at Clay House who want revenge for what had happened. The killer is not who the reader thinks it is.
December 24, 2022
Great crime thriller, a real page turner, hard to put down. Dark tales of sexual abuse of boys in orphanages, by their "betters", resulting in rape and revenge - topped off with a fine bouquet of corrupt cops, junkies and hookers. What could go wrong?
August 13, 2024
The Clay House
It's a mystery all to it's self one that is hard to understand what would make a person or group of people act like this but it seems as if evil is going to make sense in the end or does it?
It's a mystery all to it's self one that is hard to understand what would make a person or group of people act like this but it seems as if evil is going to make sense in the end or does it?
February 10, 2018
Phenomenal!
Was definitely worth waiting for!!
Read it in two days!! Terrifying in places, heartbreaking in others. Brilliant.
Was definitely worth waiting for!!
Read it in two days!! Terrifying in places, heartbreaking in others. Brilliant.
May 17, 2018
Awesome mystery. Can’t recommend enough.
June 29, 2018
Three mysteries in one. I was on the edge of my seat until the end. I wanted to jump right into the next book.
August 3, 2018
An enjoyable read.
January 15, 2019
A knockout!
Lots of twists and turns...literally couldn’t put it down. Vince Vogel is a master story teller. Don’t start the book if you cant finished it!
Lots of twists and turns...literally couldn’t put it down. Vince Vogel is a master story teller. Don’t start the book if you cant finished it!
May 29, 2022
Good read
Really good 👍 story Relaxing intriguing and suspenseful Could not put it down Looking forward to the next story Thank you
Really good 👍 story Relaxing intriguing and suspenseful Could not put it down Looking forward to the next story Thank you
June 21, 2022
twisting storylines
Kept my attention as I tried to figure out what was happening and keep et o the characters dye as I gut. All came together.
Kept my attention as I tried to figure out what was happening and keep et o the characters dye as I gut. All came together.
July 10, 2022
Complicated story but very interesting nonetheless. Book two still filled with too many grammatical errors.
July 11, 2022
Quick read.
August 11, 2022
The plot veered into gruesome, but I love the main character, a washed up and demoted detective and his dominant personality. A very good guy.
September 22, 2022
Good read.
September 28, 2022
Great series.
Great series. Highly recommended. Keep you on your toes. Lots of twists and turns. Wicked. Fast pace. Can't wait on the next book.
Great series. Highly recommended. Keep you on your toes. Lots of twists and turns. Wicked. Fast pace. Can't wait on the next book.
December 13, 2022
Evil begets evil
Man's never-ending cycle of doing unto others what was done to them is a self filling or office of doom.
Man's never-ending cycle of doing unto others what was done to them is a self filling or office of doom.
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