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The Long Call (Two Rivers, #1)

Ann Cleeves

Start date: March 1, 2022

Finish date: March 31, 2022

Discussion: Book of the Month Club

Why we're reading this: This will be our March 2022 BOM read!
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Jan 11, 2020 Jordan Lombard rated it it was amazing

Shelves: bpl-staff-pick, a-own, a-favorites, a-own-print, y-2020read, a-own-ebook, g-mystery, g-suspense, t-mental-illness, bpl-qlr-read

Title/Author: The Long Call by Ann Cleeves
Series/Standalone: Two Rivers #1
Genre/sub-genre: Mystery
Book Format: ebook
Length: 376 pages
LGBTQ+ Orientation: Gay
Violence: Off page violence is mentioned and discussed
Well written/Editor Needed: Well written
Would I Recommend?: Yes
Personal thoughts: This is beautifully written with a setting that comes alive for readers and realistic characters that don’t look or act like Hollywood cops, characters I wanted to hug and protect, and other townspeople I was ...more

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Jun 14, 2019 Erika rated it it was amazing

Shelves: mystery

Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read early for an honest review.

I haven't read any of the author's other series (Shetland or Vera), but I've seen BBC episodes and liked them.

This is her new series and I'll be eagerly awaiting the next installment. I loved the setting and the atmosphere. I loved Matthew, the detective, and how personal the case becomes to him. He's brilliant and empathetic even as he deals with all his anxiety and self-doubt. And I love his relationship with Jonathan a ...more

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