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Annie O'Malley #6
Deadly Games
THE SIXTH INSTALMENT IN THE BESTSELLING O'MALLEY AND SWIFT CRIME THRILLER SERIES!
Tick, tick, tick... BOOM.When Annie O’Malley and DI Joe Swift are called to the local park to investigate reports of vandalism, they begin one of the most harrowing cases of their career.
The vandal is a scared young woman with a bomb strapped to her chest and a list of games she must play.
As the games get more gruesome, the young woman has a choice to make; kill or be killed.
O’Malley, Swift, Tink, and Page find themselves racing against time to uncover who is behind the games before the bomb detonates.
But it soon becomes clear that the games-master is a thrill seeker and he’s out to have fun, no matter how deadly the consequences.
Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, Alex Smith, Elly Griffiths, and Rachel McLean. O'Malley and Swift return in a thrilling instalment that will keep you hooked from the first page.
Praise for K.T.
'Blisteringly exciting! An astonishing debut.' Alex Smith, author of PAPER GIRLS.
'Atmospheric and exciting.' Amazon reviewer.
'Distinctive new voice.' Amazon reviewer.
Tick, tick, tick... BOOM.When Annie O’Malley and DI Joe Swift are called to the local park to investigate reports of vandalism, they begin one of the most harrowing cases of their career.
The vandal is a scared young woman with a bomb strapped to her chest and a list of games she must play.
As the games get more gruesome, the young woman has a choice to make; kill or be killed.
O’Malley, Swift, Tink, and Page find themselves racing against time to uncover who is behind the games before the bomb detonates.
But it soon becomes clear that the games-master is a thrill seeker and he’s out to have fun, no matter how deadly the consequences.
Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, Alex Smith, Elly Griffiths, and Rachel McLean. O'Malley and Swift return in a thrilling instalment that will keep you hooked from the first page.
Praise for K.T.
'Blisteringly exciting! An astonishing debut.' Alex Smith, author of PAPER GIRLS.
'Atmospheric and exciting.' Amazon reviewer.
'Distinctive new voice.' Amazon reviewer.
252 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 9, 2023
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March 25, 2023
This is another great read in a very good series. It is British Crime Procedural novel, mystery - thriller. This one was hard to put down. It was an addictive read. Over the last few years I have read many crime or thriller novels. I love the DCI Kett novels from Alex Smith and the DCI Will Blake novels from J.E. Mayhew. And the DCI Jack Logan books by J.D. Kirk. Alex Smith had recommended Mayhew and I ripped through that series, so when he recommended this series I had to give it a try. They have not disappointed, and this one is excellent.
Annie O’Malley is a psychotherapist and former police officer. And not only does she have baggage from her stunted police career, but even more from experiences when she was young. Now she has been drawn back, back into a world she had left behind, back to a world she was glad was behind her. Back to her own childhood and her sister who is still missing. In this one O’Malley and Swift are on a case that involves a crown attorney who is rigged with a bomb and being given tasks to do. The tasks keep getting more and more violent and illegal. Because of O’Malley’s quick thinking and improvisational skills they have an in on figuring out what is happening and why, but will it be enough?
The description of the book is:
“Tick, tick, tick... BOOM.
When Annie O’Malley and DI Joe Swift are called to the local park to investigate reports of vandalism, they begin one of the most harrowing cases of their career.
The vandal is a scared young woman with a bomb strapped to her chest and a list of games she must play.
As the games get more gruesome, the young woman has a choice to make; kill or be killed.
O’Malley, Swift, Tink, and Page find themselves racing against time to uncover who is behind the games before the bomb detonates.
But it soon becomes clear that the games-master is a thrill seeker and he’s out to have fun, no matter how deadly the consequences.”
This story again puts both O’Malley and Swift in the line of fire, this time not directly but when you are trying to save some one in a suicide vest just being in proximity is dangerous. There are a lot of suspects and a lot of misdirection. There was an incredible twist at the climax of the story. And O’Malley finally gets to sit down with her long lost sister and have a long conversation.
Can they save the victim? Can they save themselves? To find out you will need to read this suspenseful novel. It is a good read, in a great series and leaves you waiting for the next volume One Last Breath.
Annie O’Malley is a psychotherapist and former police officer. And not only does she have baggage from her stunted police career, but even more from experiences when she was young. Now she has been drawn back, back into a world she had left behind, back to a world she was glad was behind her. Back to her own childhood and her sister who is still missing. In this one O’Malley and Swift are on a case that involves a crown attorney who is rigged with a bomb and being given tasks to do. The tasks keep getting more and more violent and illegal. Because of O’Malley’s quick thinking and improvisational skills they have an in on figuring out what is happening and why, but will it be enough?
The description of the book is:
“Tick, tick, tick... BOOM.
When Annie O’Malley and DI Joe Swift are called to the local park to investigate reports of vandalism, they begin one of the most harrowing cases of their career.
The vandal is a scared young woman with a bomb strapped to her chest and a list of games she must play.
As the games get more gruesome, the young woman has a choice to make; kill or be killed.
O’Malley, Swift, Tink, and Page find themselves racing against time to uncover who is behind the games before the bomb detonates.
But it soon becomes clear that the games-master is a thrill seeker and he’s out to have fun, no matter how deadly the consequences.”
This story again puts both O’Malley and Swift in the line of fire, this time not directly but when you are trying to save some one in a suicide vest just being in proximity is dangerous. There are a lot of suspects and a lot of misdirection. There was an incredible twist at the climax of the story. And O’Malley finally gets to sit down with her long lost sister and have a long conversation.
Can they save the victim? Can they save themselves? To find out you will need to read this suspenseful novel. It is a good read, in a great series and leaves you waiting for the next volume One Last Breath.
May 1, 2023
It's good and it's not so good. I love the characters, the plots are usually quite interesting, the semi-romance between Swift and O'Malley still simmers below the surface, you can't anticipate who the bad guys are... But the bathos and soap opera quality towards the end is so obvious that the reader feels manipulated. And the gyrations and traveling upsets of O'Malley's tummy as well as the florid rainbows of facial colorings are descriptions quite beyond the pale. There are still misused words and phrases as well as mispellings that the editor should have caught.
June 24, 2023
Another exciting story.
Well the ending was not what I expected. The thrilling chase again to save a woman's life. I have enjoyed all these books and like the interactions of the whole team. Robins is making herself known and is an interesting addition to the team. I love the writing and the stories which are somewhat dark, but there is lots of light-hearted banter and flirtations between Swift and Annie.
Well the ending was not what I expected. The thrilling chase again to save a woman's life. I have enjoyed all these books and like the interactions of the whole team. Robins is making herself known and is an interesting addition to the team. I love the writing and the stories which are somewhat dark, but there is lots of light-hearted banter and flirtations between Swift and Annie.
March 11, 2023
The 6th outing for Annie and Joe and as always this is a fast paced thoroughly enjoyable adventure. The tension between the two is high level in the will they won’t they wish they would part of the ongoing storyline. Another fantastic one sit read from the wonderful Ms Galloway. Can’t wait for number 7.
May 22, 2024
I'm enjoying the characters in these books but the plot holes in this one were vast! In a police procedural the behaviour of the police has to be a tiny bit credible and in this novel it's simply daft.
There are also misused words and phrases as in all the books in this series but I tend to overlook those as the characters are engaging.
There are also misused words and phrases as in all the books in this series but I tend to overlook those as the characters are engaging.
September 16, 2023
Great book, really enjoyed it. Big gap between my start and finish date due to personal circumstances and not a reflection of the story. Didn’t see the plot twist coming, as per usual with this author. Would recommend.
March 20, 2023
They are always too short!!!!!
I enjoy this series so much - and the books are always too short!
I enjoy this series so much - and the books are always too short!
March 26, 2023
So intriguing
Love all the characters and the story from beginning to end so gripping left me on the edge of my seat can't wait to read next in the series thank you
Love all the characters and the story from beginning to end so gripping left me on the edge of my seat can't wait to read next in the series thank you
April 13, 2023
Gripping reads
As always keeps you guessing and enjoying storyline. I would definitely recommend these series of books as I couldn't put it down!!!
As always keeps you guessing and enjoying storyline. I would definitely recommend these series of books as I couldn't put it down!!!
June 12, 2023
Have read all six books so far and have enjoyed reading them all. Looking forward to reading the next book. Great read from K T her brother. Talented family of storytellers.
November 27, 2023
deadly games…..
Yet another absolutely brilliant instalment of O’Malley & swift!! They work so well together! Keep them coming!! On to the next book for me!!
Yet another absolutely brilliant instalment of O’Malley & swift!! They work so well together! Keep them coming!! On to the next book for me!!
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