An Eye For An Eye

Inspector Stone #2

by Alex R. Carver

Revenge comes to Branton . Inspector Stone's past catches up to him with blood and flames. A series of murders rocks the small town of Branton and leaves Inspector Stone with his toughest case, one which may see him paying a tremendous personal price if he can’t solve it quick enough. At first glance the murder of the wife and mother of an Asian shopkeeper appears racially motivated, and the local paper is quick to stir up tensions within the community. Another murder, this time the husband of a local barrister, an attack on a trio of teens, and the discovery of a previously unreported murder all lead Stone to the conclusion that something more than racism is at work. Before he can work out what connects these seemingly unrelated events he is distracted by the most tragic of events. Can Stone and his partner pull themselves together long enough to figure out who is responsible for bringing terror to the streets of Branton, or will the killer complete his fiendish plan and make good his escape?

266 pages, Paperback

First published June 11, 2017

About the author

After working in the clerical, warehouse and retail industries over the years, without gaining much satisfaction, Alex quit to follow his dream and become a full-time writer.
His non-writing dream is to one day earn enough to travel, with a return to Egypt to visit the parts he missed before, and Macchu Picchu, top of his wishlist of destinations.
When not writing, he is either playing a game or being distracted by Molly the Yorkie, who is greedy for both attention and whatever food is to be found.

Reviews

[Carole P. Roman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chilling entry into the Inspector Stone series. Carver has grown as a writer and his carefully woven plot thickens slowly and deliberately as a murderer appears to be on a random killing spree. The story is told through multiple viewpoints, both the killer's and Stones's and the reader is drawn along on the grim cat and mouse game. The story picks up speed as the characters collide in a combustible and horrifying conclusion. Eye for an Eye is crime writing at its best, gripping and dramatic, yet achingly human.

[Jessica Jesinghaus · Rating 5 out of 5]

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DI Nathan Stone has his hands full. After a hold-up robbery of a local convenience store turns into a double homicide with racial undertones, it's all he can do to stay ahead of the case. But when other, seemingly unrelated, crimes appear to be linked to the same perpetrator, events spiral into an inferno no one could've expected.

I really enjoyed the first book in the Inspector Stone series (Where There's a Will), but this book took things to a whole new level. We get to experience so much more of DI Stone outside his police work. Eye For an Eye allows readers to get to know Nathan as a family man, introducing us to both his wife and two lovely children. The balancing act of police inspector and family life was well portrayed.

To say this book sucker punched me in the gut is an understatement. My investment in the characters is a testament to Alex Carver's writing: detailed and true to life, his characters really live for me. I can't wait to see how Nathan adapts and changes based on how this book played out.

**I received an electronic copy of this book from the author which I then chose to voluntarily review**

[Carole P. Roman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chilling entry into the Inspector Stone series. Carver has grown as a writer and his carefully woven plot thickens slowly and deliberately as a murderer appears to be on a random killing spree. The story is told through multiple viewpoints, both the killer's and Stones's and the reader is drawn along on the grim cat and mouse game. The story picks up speed as the characters collide in a combustible and horrifying conclusion. Eye for an Eye is crime writing at its best, gripping and dramatic, yet achingly human.

I received a copy of this book and chose willingly to review it.

[Tina Jacques · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of my favourite books - I have already started on the next of the Inspector Stone books. It was non-stop action and suspense. The story didn't have places that made you go "ho-hum" so I enjoyed it from start to finish.

[G Buchan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely awesome murder mystery story

This was a well written murder mystery.
Really enjoyed it.
Recommended.
This author knows how to write a good book

[susan maitland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the plot

Great follow up to Where there's a will, showing the different sides to his job. Only thing found off putting was putting the robbery conclusion as an add-on to the story. It felt a little out of place but overall I will read the rest of the set.

[Bob Hurley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stone Dead

First Alex Carver book I have read, this one being the first book in the DI Stone series. What looks like a racist attack and then a separate murder incident seem to be two unconnected crimes. However the discovery of another body gives Stone a gut feel that the crimes are connected but how he is not sure. Unfortunately by the time the connections comes to life Stone has had to pay dramatically for he lack of insight originally. Well written, good thriller and a very unusual ending for a Crime Fiction novel. Well worth a read

[Mrs A J Belchamber · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read but some silly flaws

I enjoyed this as a good fast paced detective story but there were some silly mistakes that that took away the overall enjoyment especially the coffin to urn moment.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read but just lacks that final something to turn it to 5*.

[Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 2nd installment in the Inspector Stone series. There are too many words to describe this story: intriguing, engaging, chilling, devastating, heartbreaking... I could go on, but you get the idea. I usually don't read murder mysteries but found this one to be thrilling and well written in a way that allowed me to want to continue reading the story all the way to the end. I also appreciate the humorous sarcasm and share Stone's partner Burke's frequent need for a good cup of coffee. I look forward to reading his next installment.

[Kevin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a bad addition to the series. Inspector Stone deals with a serial killer who along the way takes out his family. After a few twists and turns, Stone and his partner take out the culprit. Recommended

[Russell Briggs · Rating 2 out of 5]

Dull and 2 dimensional. Hardly any character development at all and I found that by the end I was utterly fed up with hearing about how important it was to have a 'decent coffee' every time Mason entered the plot and how amazingly wonderful it was to have a good boss. Dreary.

[J.D. Neill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly recommended

This was an enjoyable read with an engrossing story and characters who came alive for me. I thoroughly recommend it JD Neill