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DCI Alex Fleming #2
The Last Man
DCI Alex Fleming returns to work after convalescent leave to find that the Assistant Chief Constable wants him to review an old cold case.
William Stroud, a union activist, was shot dead five years ago after a strike at the Atomic Weapons Establishment organised by the union leader, Bill Kauffman. No one had ever been arrested for the crime and, unknown to Fleming, MI5 have an interest in the case.
When Fleming later finds out they do have an interest in what is going on at the AWE, learns that Stroud had been working for MI5 as an undercover agent, he realises how deep he is going to have to dig.
After speaking to the original officer who investigated the case, he learns that another activist was the main suspect.
But as the body count rises and Fleming uncovers an extra marital affair, he realises the answers may lie in a very different place…
William Stroud, a union activist, was shot dead five years ago after a strike at the Atomic Weapons Establishment organised by the union leader, Bill Kauffman. No one had ever been arrested for the crime and, unknown to Fleming, MI5 have an interest in the case.
When Fleming later finds out they do have an interest in what is going on at the AWE, learns that Stroud had been working for MI5 as an undercover agent, he realises how deep he is going to have to dig.
After speaking to the original officer who investigated the case, he learns that another activist was the main suspect.
But as the body count rises and Fleming uncovers an extra marital affair, he realises the answers may lie in a very different place…
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Published March 17, 2021
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Robert McNeil
17 books17 followersRobert McNeil. Crime writer, born in Hawick, Scotland. His debut novel, The Janus File, was published in 2015. His first crime novel, The Fifth Suspect, was published by Bloodhound Books, followed by The Last Man, A Fatal Move and No Hiding Place in a series of four crime novels featuring DCI Alex Fleming.
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March 4, 2021
DCI Alex Fleming is charged to handle a cold case, even though that is outside his scope of responsibilities. This is at the request of the Assistant Chief Constable, bypassing Fleming's superior and the head of the cold case division.
Five year ago, William Stroud was shot to death following a strike at the Atomic Weapons Establishment. No one was ever arrested or charged in the case.
As Fleming investigates, he finds several thing that seem to have been overlooked. Stroud was working for M15 undercover. Was he targeted because someone discovered who he was and who he was working for? Or is it something deeper, something darker that some people will do anything ... anything at all to keep lies, secrets, and cover-ups from seeing the light of day.
Fleming isn't the only one looking into this case ..... and it leads to murder.
Part murder mystery, part spy thriller, the plot is intricately filled with twists and turns that would rival a roller coaster. The characters are skillfully drawn. Although second in the series, this is easily read as a stand alone. However, I do recommend reading them in order.
Many thanks to the author / Bloodhound Books for the digital copy of this crime fiction/thriller. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
Five year ago, William Stroud was shot to death following a strike at the Atomic Weapons Establishment. No one was ever arrested or charged in the case.
As Fleming investigates, he finds several thing that seem to have been overlooked. Stroud was working for M15 undercover. Was he targeted because someone discovered who he was and who he was working for? Or is it something deeper, something darker that some people will do anything ... anything at all to keep lies, secrets, and cover-ups from seeing the light of day.
Fleming isn't the only one looking into this case ..... and it leads to murder.
Part murder mystery, part spy thriller, the plot is intricately filled with twists and turns that would rival a roller coaster. The characters are skillfully drawn. Although second in the series, this is easily read as a stand alone. However, I do recommend reading them in order.
Many thanks to the author / Bloodhound Books for the digital copy of this crime fiction/thriller. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
March 8, 2021
THE LAST MAN is a crime thriller/police procedural novel by Robert McNeil. This is book 2 in the series, while it can be read as a standalone, I recommend reading them in order.
The DCI Alex Fleming Series include:
The Fifth Suspect (Book 1)- 2020
The Last Man (Book 2)- 2021
The Fifth Suspect is the first book in a new crime series. In this novel Alex Fleming is a newly promoted DCI with a troubled past who becomes involved in a web of intrigue when investigating a murder. A London nightclub owner is found dead on his boat on the River Thames. Fleming is keen to prove his worth with his first murder case after joining the Major Crime Unit of Thames Valley Police. But DCI Bill Watson, gives Fleming a hostile reception and Fleming finds himself up against his colleagues and a troubling case. During the course of the investigation Fleming and his sergeant, DS Logan, identify there are five suspects. But is he looking in the right place?
Now in Book 2, The Last Man, DCI Alex Fleming returns to work after a shoulder injury, after he was shot. The reporting structure in the office include:
Cecil Daubney-Police and Crime Commissioner
Matthew Upson-Chief Constable (If Daubney pushes Upson out, Younger should take over)
Eatan Younger-Assistant Chief Constable for Crime and Criminal Justice
Superintendent Liz Temple-friction between herself and Younger.
DCI Alex Fleming-reports to Temple
DCI Alex Fleming is requested by the Assistant Chief Constable to head up the cold case review team, taking over from DCI Jeff Miller, and handle an old cold case file, reporting back directly to Younger.
William Stroud, a union activist, was shot dead five years ago after a strike at the Atomic Weapons Establishment organized by the union leader, Bill Kauffman. No one had ever been arrested for the crime and the investigation went cold. Unknown to Fleming, MI5 have an interest in the case.
When Fleming investigates, he finds out that Stroud was working for MI5 as an undercover agent. Why was he targeted?
But as the body count rises Fleming soon realizes the answers may lie in a very different place…
The Last Man is a very well-written crime/spy thriller with a fast-paced plot, believable characters and lots of twists and turns to engage the reader. A definite winner!
Many thanks to the author and Bloodhound Books for my digital copy.
The DCI Alex Fleming Series include:
The Fifth Suspect (Book 1)- 2020
The Last Man (Book 2)- 2021
The Fifth Suspect is the first book in a new crime series. In this novel Alex Fleming is a newly promoted DCI with a troubled past who becomes involved in a web of intrigue when investigating a murder. A London nightclub owner is found dead on his boat on the River Thames. Fleming is keen to prove his worth with his first murder case after joining the Major Crime Unit of Thames Valley Police. But DCI Bill Watson, gives Fleming a hostile reception and Fleming finds himself up against his colleagues and a troubling case. During the course of the investigation Fleming and his sergeant, DS Logan, identify there are five suspects. But is he looking in the right place?
Now in Book 2, The Last Man, DCI Alex Fleming returns to work after a shoulder injury, after he was shot. The reporting structure in the office include:
Cecil Daubney-Police and Crime Commissioner
Matthew Upson-Chief Constable (If Daubney pushes Upson out, Younger should take over)
Eatan Younger-Assistant Chief Constable for Crime and Criminal Justice
Superintendent Liz Temple-friction between herself and Younger.
DCI Alex Fleming-reports to Temple
DCI Alex Fleming is requested by the Assistant Chief Constable to head up the cold case review team, taking over from DCI Jeff Miller, and handle an old cold case file, reporting back directly to Younger.
William Stroud, a union activist, was shot dead five years ago after a strike at the Atomic Weapons Establishment organized by the union leader, Bill Kauffman. No one had ever been arrested for the crime and the investigation went cold. Unknown to Fleming, MI5 have an interest in the case.
When Fleming investigates, he finds out that Stroud was working for MI5 as an undercover agent. Why was he targeted?
But as the body count rises Fleming soon realizes the answers may lie in a very different place…
The Last Man is a very well-written crime/spy thriller with a fast-paced plot, believable characters and lots of twists and turns to engage the reader. A definite winner!
Many thanks to the author and Bloodhound Books for my digital copy.
March 20, 2023
Another audiobook, pretty high death toll and the end was sad as Fleming said he could not condone the perpetrators actions but did understand them.
The narrator is not especially good but I will still happily listen to more of these novels.
The narrator is not especially good but I will still happily listen to more of these novels.
April 16, 2023
This book was extremely entertaining. Alex Fleming is tasked with taking on a cold case which needs to be solved as rapidly as possible. On the face of it, it appears to be very simple since the killer had already been identified. However, the evidence is somewhat lacking and there is a degree of doubt as to whether the original investigation arrived at the correct outcome, and given that the suspect had fled to the other side of the world, it turned out to be more of a problem than originally thought. On top of that, as developments unfold things begin to get more complicated as more killings occur and it is clear a serial killer is at large. The plot of this book was very complex but at the same time both entertaining and exciting. As Fleming and his team get closer to the truth more secrets unfurl and the ending is both climatic and satisfying. There were a few places where I felt the author repeated himself when laying out the plot, but I was able to overlook that as I enjoyed the story so much. I found the relationship between Fleming, Logan and Anderson provided a light-hearted relief to the tension and made me chuckle. I shall certainly be reading the next in the series and highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a crime novel.
November 18, 2022
Entertaining mystery. Lost a star when Fleming leaves his cell phone at home and doesn't check his work phone allowing a key suspect to get away. Eye roll easy out. Lazy plotting.
March 17, 2021
This is the second story featuring DCI Alex Fleming working at the Thames Valley Police Major Crime Unit near Oxford with his close loyal team of DS Harry Logan and DC Naomi Anderson The chief constable Matthew Upton is demanding a better clear up rate since he has police and crime commissioner Cecil Daubney on his back, knowing that both Daubney and Asst Chief Constable Eathan Younger would like him out of the way, so no pressure then for Supt Liz Temple and her detectives!
Upton summons Temple and Fleming to his office, and hands a cold case to Fleming. This in itself is unusual as DCI Miller is normally in charge of cold cases. He cites a friendship between the former SIO DCI Frank Ingham and Miller as the reason for getting Fleming onto it instead. Ever odder he wants Fleming to bypass Temple and report directly to him, and he wants a result fast! It’s all rather strange but there is no love lost between Younger and Temple, and she warns Fleming to watch his back. The case is that of a 5 year old murder. The victim was William Stroud, a union activist working at the AWE (Atomic Weapons Establishment) at Aldermaston. He was shot to death shortly after a strike there, and Ingham’s chief suspect was fellow worker Gary Croft who apparently fled to Australia before he could be arrested. Even the reasons for the delay in his arrest don’t add up. As the team heads to the AWE to re-interview employees from the time, it emerges that two other people are also searching for Croft. One is a reporter, Zoe Dunbar, who thinks she may have an interesting scoop, and the other is Dan Rimmer, a private detective with a mystery man for a client. Unbeknown to all of them, Toby Omoko working in MI5’s subversion unit and his boss Quentin Vere are also taking a keen interest in the case. With more strikes taking place at the AWE, union leader Bill Kauffman seems to be at the centre of everything. The detectives track down Stroud's former girlfriend and discover more about his life before he died. It appears Stroud had never seemed to fit in, maybe explaining why he fell out with fellow activist Croft. As the investigation proceeds there seem to be more questions than answers and it’s still unclear who is pulling the strings. Finally when it looks like the detectives might be on the verge of catching up with Croft, more bodies come to light. Are the deaths merely about adultery or money, or could they be linked to something far more sinister? And who can really be trusted in all this?
This is a great solid police procedural. It has lots of threads which come together in an engrossing and twisty plot to keep the reader guessing right to the end. I sincerely hope there will be more in this excellent series featuring Temple, Fleming and his very likeable team of detectives. 5*
Upton summons Temple and Fleming to his office, and hands a cold case to Fleming. This in itself is unusual as DCI Miller is normally in charge of cold cases. He cites a friendship between the former SIO DCI Frank Ingham and Miller as the reason for getting Fleming onto it instead. Ever odder he wants Fleming to bypass Temple and report directly to him, and he wants a result fast! It’s all rather strange but there is no love lost between Younger and Temple, and she warns Fleming to watch his back. The case is that of a 5 year old murder. The victim was William Stroud, a union activist working at the AWE (Atomic Weapons Establishment) at Aldermaston. He was shot to death shortly after a strike there, and Ingham’s chief suspect was fellow worker Gary Croft who apparently fled to Australia before he could be arrested. Even the reasons for the delay in his arrest don’t add up. As the team heads to the AWE to re-interview employees from the time, it emerges that two other people are also searching for Croft. One is a reporter, Zoe Dunbar, who thinks she may have an interesting scoop, and the other is Dan Rimmer, a private detective with a mystery man for a client. Unbeknown to all of them, Toby Omoko working in MI5’s subversion unit and his boss Quentin Vere are also taking a keen interest in the case. With more strikes taking place at the AWE, union leader Bill Kauffman seems to be at the centre of everything. The detectives track down Stroud's former girlfriend and discover more about his life before he died. It appears Stroud had never seemed to fit in, maybe explaining why he fell out with fellow activist Croft. As the investigation proceeds there seem to be more questions than answers and it’s still unclear who is pulling the strings. Finally when it looks like the detectives might be on the verge of catching up with Croft, more bodies come to light. Are the deaths merely about adultery or money, or could they be linked to something far more sinister? And who can really be trusted in all this?
This is a great solid police procedural. It has lots of threads which come together in an engrossing and twisty plot to keep the reader guessing right to the end. I sincerely hope there will be more in this excellent series featuring Temple, Fleming and his very likeable team of detectives. 5*
March 17, 2021
There's so much going on in this one and it's full of twists and turns!
When DCI Alex Fleming returns to work after convalescence leave, he's surprised to be handed a cold case by the ACC - why not give it to the team who usually deal with cold cases? As Fleming and his team begin to dig, they realise that the death of a man, a union activist, unfolds layer by layer and when Fleming eventually finds out that MI5 have an interest, he realises they are in it for the long haul. As the evidence begins to mount up - along with the bodies - and an extramarital affair comes to light, perhaps the answers lie elsewhere . . .
This is the first book I've read in this series, and it flows from beginning to end. There is an abundance of information which all adds up to a great read but, more than that, the characters are well-developed and eye-catching. I really took to Alex and his team and would definitely like to read more about them. As with all the best crime novels, they work diligently and each piece of information is hard won whilst joining it all together is a bit of an art form. By the end of the story, all the i's are dotted and the t's crossed making this an excellent novel which I recommend and am happy to give four stars.
When DCI Alex Fleming returns to work after convalescence leave, he's surprised to be handed a cold case by the ACC - why not give it to the team who usually deal with cold cases? As Fleming and his team begin to dig, they realise that the death of a man, a union activist, unfolds layer by layer and when Fleming eventually finds out that MI5 have an interest, he realises they are in it for the long haul. As the evidence begins to mount up - along with the bodies - and an extramarital affair comes to light, perhaps the answers lie elsewhere . . .
This is the first book I've read in this series, and it flows from beginning to end. There is an abundance of information which all adds up to a great read but, more than that, the characters are well-developed and eye-catching. I really took to Alex and his team and would definitely like to read more about them. As with all the best crime novels, they work diligently and each piece of information is hard won whilst joining it all together is a bit of an art form. By the end of the story, all the i's are dotted and the t's crossed making this an excellent novel which I recommend and am happy to give four stars.
October 7, 2022
DCI Fleming is back to review an old murder case of William Stroud that went cold over 5 years ago, but he's being forced from Fleming's assistant chief constable, Eathan Younger.
William Stroud was union member that was shot dead after a strike at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE). The main suspect, Garry Croft, took off to Australia. The police never proceeded after Croft and the trail went cold.
While DCI Fleming and his team are going through old evidence and new leads, the body counts continue to rise. Is Garry Croft the one? Did he have help? You'll have to read to find out!
This book is an action packed criminal thriller. Robert McNeil did an exceptional job with plots twists in the right areas. I was hooked very early in the book and couldn't put it down. This was my first time ready this author's work and I will definitely read more in the future.
Thank you to the author and Bloodhound Books for the digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
William Stroud was union member that was shot dead after a strike at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE). The main suspect, Garry Croft, took off to Australia. The police never proceeded after Croft and the trail went cold.
While DCI Fleming and his team are going through old evidence and new leads, the body counts continue to rise. Is Garry Croft the one? Did he have help? You'll have to read to find out!
This book is an action packed criminal thriller. Robert McNeil did an exceptional job with plots twists in the right areas. I was hooked very early in the book and couldn't put it down. This was my first time ready this author's work and I will definitely read more in the future.
Thank you to the author and Bloodhound Books for the digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
February 28, 2021
DCI Fleming is back to review an old murder case of William Stroud that went cold over 5 years ago, but he's being forced from Fleming's assistant chief constable, Eathan Younger.
William Stroud was union member that was shot dead after a strike at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE). The main suspect, Garry Croft, took off to Australia. The police never proceeded after Croft and the trail went cold.
While DCI Fleming and his team are going through old evidence and new leads, the body counts continue to rise. Is Garry Croft the one? Did he have help? You'll have to read to find out!
This book is an action packed criminal thriller. Robert McNeil did an exceptional job with plots twists in the right areas. I was hooked very early in the book and couldn't put it down. This was my first time ready this author's work and I will definitely read more in the future.
Thank you to the author and Bloodhound Books for the digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
William Stroud was union member that was shot dead after a strike at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE). The main suspect, Garry Croft, took off to Australia. The police never proceeded after Croft and the trail went cold.
While DCI Fleming and his team are going through old evidence and new leads, the body counts continue to rise. Is Garry Croft the one? Did he have help? You'll have to read to find out!
This book is an action packed criminal thriller. Robert McNeil did an exceptional job with plots twists in the right areas. I was hooked very early in the book and couldn't put it down. This was my first time ready this author's work and I will definitely read more in the future.
Thank you to the author and Bloodhound Books for the digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
March 17, 2021
While this is book 2 in the DCI Alex Fleming Series, it can be read as a standalone although i do recommend reading in order for some background. Fleming’s is returning after an injury and assigned to a cold case by the Assistant Chief Constable, bypassing requesting him through his direct supervisor. The case involves the shooting of an activist (Stroud) after a strike at the Atomic Weapons Establishment which was organized by the Union Leader. During the investigation facts about Stroud come out that make Fleming wonder the true reason Stroud was targeted. As more murders occur the further the investigation go, can Fleming find out who is behind this? A great fast paced police procedural, this will keep you guessing and engaged in the story trying to figure out who is behind everything. Looking forward to more by this author. 4 of 5 stars Thanks to Bloodhound Books and Robert McNeil for the review copy of this book, my thoughts and opinions are my own.
December 24, 2021
The second in the Alex Fleming series is a well plotted thriller. It works well as a standalone but doesn't really feel like it builds on the first novel at all. The character development is minimal, and most of the cast feel rather one dimensional.
DCI Fleming and his team are tasked with investigating a cold case: a five year old murder following a strike at an Atomic Weapons plant. The assignment is not their usual beat, but as the order comes from the Assistant Chief Constable, Fleming has no choice. But is there more to the case than meets the eye?
The story arc is wide and the twists are not always obvious. This somewhat makes up for the characters - although it becomes more and more grating that all the strike breakers are seen as heroes while the trade unionists are universally portrayed as thugs.
DCI Fleming and his team are tasked with investigating a cold case: a five year old murder following a strike at an Atomic Weapons plant. The assignment is not their usual beat, but as the order comes from the Assistant Chief Constable, Fleming has no choice. But is there more to the case than meets the eye?
The story arc is wide and the twists are not always obvious. This somewhat makes up for the characters - although it becomes more and more grating that all the strike breakers are seen as heroes while the trade unionists are universally portrayed as thugs.
March 15, 2021
When the priority in the police moves from financial / budgets onto clear up rates, DCI Fleming is put in charge of a 5 year old cold case in order to get a result this time. However the deeper he and his team dig, the more bodies begin to turn up!
Lots of interacting stories which may or may not have an influence on the outcome and by doing that the reader is kept wondering who is actually involved/doing what to whom. I liked the way the author leads you on up to a point and then leaves the carrot dangling so to speak. Although the second book in the series, it reads well as a standalone
Thanks to Bloodhound Books for the ARC to review.
Lots of interacting stories which may or may not have an influence on the outcome and by doing that the reader is kept wondering who is actually involved/doing what to whom. I liked the way the author leads you on up to a point and then leaves the carrot dangling so to speak. Although the second book in the series, it reads well as a standalone
Thanks to Bloodhound Books for the ARC to review.
March 17, 2021
Book 2 in a series but reads well as a stand-alone. Good plot in this police procedural and some unexpected twists to the storyline.
Briefly, DCI Alex Fleming, and his team, are tasked with reviewing a cold case concerning the murder of a union activist at.an atomic weapons facility 5 years earlier. His path also crosses with Dan Rimmer, a private investigator and Zoe Dunbar a journalist, both of whom have an interest in the case. And why are MI5 showing an interest? Is there something more sinister than a long unsolved murder...
An enjoyable read with something for readers of a number of genres, a spy thriller murder police procedural! 4* read.
Briefly, DCI Alex Fleming, and his team, are tasked with reviewing a cold case concerning the murder of a union activist at.an atomic weapons facility 5 years earlier. His path also crosses with Dan Rimmer, a private investigator and Zoe Dunbar a journalist, both of whom have an interest in the case. And why are MI5 showing an interest? Is there something more sinister than a long unsolved murder...
An enjoyable read with something for readers of a number of genres, a spy thriller murder police procedural! 4* read.
February 10, 2023
maybe a 3.5? or close to it?
not as good as book 1 imo as a lot of what I liked about book 1 was the characters and they were really sidelined as this focused on MI5 for a lot of the book (which feels like a weird choice when I feel like a chunk of it could've been cut and it would've helped the book flow better). Like honestly I just missed Temple, Anderson, and Logan. They were here but not as present as in book 1 and I missed them!
This is a fine mystery and story but it was missing that oompf.
Granted, I do in fact love the reveal about who the killer is (I gasped) and who the Falcon is (again, I was shocked).
not as good as book 1 imo as a lot of what I liked about book 1 was the characters and they were really sidelined as this focused on MI5 for a lot of the book (which feels like a weird choice when I feel like a chunk of it could've been cut and it would've helped the book flow better). Like honestly I just missed Temple, Anderson, and Logan. They were here but not as present as in book 1 and I missed them!
This is a fine mystery and story but it was missing that oompf.
Granted, I do in fact love the reveal about who the killer is (I gasped) and who the Falcon is (again, I was shocked).
February 10, 2024
Another great story.
I must say that this book needs editing, because the characters repeat to each other several times throughout the book information that the reader already knows; for example the detective will tell his boss what happened, and we get the whole conversation even though we the reader just read the scene in action.
I personally enjoyed the previous DC Fleming book more, since I find a "fresh" murder more interesting than a cold case. In "The Last Man," at times the amount of names and connections was hard to follow, especially since the characters were investigating an incident that was from the past.
Overall, an enjoyable read.
I must say that this book needs editing, because the characters repeat to each other several times throughout the book information that the reader already knows; for example the detective will tell his boss what happened, and we get the whole conversation even though we the reader just read the scene in action.
I personally enjoyed the previous DC Fleming book more, since I find a "fresh" murder more interesting than a cold case. In "The Last Man," at times the amount of names and connections was hard to follow, especially since the characters were investigating an incident that was from the past.
Overall, an enjoyable read.
March 17, 2021
I enjoyed this suspenseful story. This is a newer author for me and I look forward to reading more from him in the future. This is a well developed story that brings the suspense and twists and turns that kept me turning pages. I had no problem connecting to the characters as they brought the story to life. They really made the story for me. This is a story that is full of action and a story where the body counts keep going up. When I thought I knew, something else would happen which made me guess again. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.
March 18, 2023
In the second book of the Alex Flemming series, Flemming has been assigned to a cold case by Ethan Younger, Assisstant Chief Constable for Crime and Criminal Justice. From the beginning the reader knows Younger has several agendas and has a history of being untrustworthy and amoral. The cold case involves the murder of Willam Stroud who worked at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE). Flemming solves the case by painstakingly following the evidence. Recommended for affectionados of British murder mysteries.
January 30, 2025
Ja sākumā biju skeptiska, tad mana skepse pietiekami drīz pagaisa un es izbaudīju mūsdienu angļu detektīvu. Man ļoti patika, ka galvenajam grāmatas izmeklētājam nav pārāk lielas traumas (ar tām viņš tika galā pirmajā grāmatā) un varēja droši sekot notikumiem. Mazliet pietrūka varoņu raksturojums un sižets likās pārāk safantazēts, bet tai pat laikā viss bija normas robežās, lai varētu sekot līdzi un nenokaitināt sevi.
March 16, 2021
DCI Fleming returns to work to an office filled with tension and undercurrents of past disagreements. He's placed in charge of a cold case, and the author builds an intriguing story full of twists and turns which include spies, murder and an affair. Once I'd become familiar with all the characters in the book I found this a good story, and look forward to more in the series.
March 16, 2021
A story of murder, espionage and intrigue. I found it a little hard going at times with so much going on but it was a good mix of genres that led to an interesting conclusion. If you like enjoy the detail of a spy novel then this will be worth a go.
March 30, 2021
Like good coffee, good to the last drop.
A book that had me looking forward to the next line not just the next chapter. A real page turner. I
look forward to another novel by this author
A book that had me looking forward to the next line not just the next chapter. A real page turner. I
look forward to another novel by this author
July 11, 2021
A book you can't put down.
Very well drawn believable characters and an excellent storyline. Pity there are only two books in this series by Robert McNeil.
Very well drawn believable characters and an excellent storyline. Pity there are only two books in this series by Robert McNeil.
December 23, 2022
A bit like a curate's egg - some parts I enjoyed, others I plowed through. But I plan on reading the next one so it can't be too bad :)
March 30, 2023
3.5 stars.
Read
January 31, 2024DNF. Boooring
April 17, 2025
Decent fast moving plot, spoiled by simplistic and juvenile dialogue, particularly Fleming's 2 Junor officers. Maybe this is how UK police speak?
August 14, 2025
Did not finish...
November 5, 2024
DCI Alex Fleming and his team have been assigned a cold case. That of the death of activist Wiliam Stroud 5 years previously. But with the main suspect fled to Australia.
An entertaining modern mystery
An entertaining modern mystery
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