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Brenda
When Detective Harriet Blue was directed to the site of the latest murder, she was convinced it would be another in the Georges River Killer murders. Young women were being brutally killed and left on the banks of the Georges River – but her arrival and subsequent meeting with the first cop on scene, Detective Tate (Tox) Barnes had her gritting her teeth. His assurances that this wasn’t another in the GRK murders had her astounded; but the worst was the toxicity of this particular cop. Everyone ...more
Josh
Dec 24, 2018 rated it really liked it
I'm a big fan of the Harriet Blue series and hadn't read this prior to reading the two full lengths (Fifty, Fifty and Never, Never). I was eager to find out more about the Georges River Killer and the investigation which led to Harriet's brother Sam, being accused of the heinous spate of murders.

However, Black & Blue only touches the surface of that investigation, rather, the novella serves as a way to introduce Tox and provide his character with depth through a chilling backstory. Black & Blue
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Janine
Jul 11, 2016 rated it it was amazing
Excellent novella by James Patterson & Candice Fox, fast paced and a great storyline featuring new detective Harriet Blue. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series. The book read like it was written more by Candice Fox as it has quite a dark storyline going on with the two main characters. Short, sharp chapters.
Jennifer
Jan 13, 2017 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Susan
Feb 27, 2018 marked it as to-read
Christy
May 10, 2018 rated it really liked it
Tien
Oct 23, 2019 rated it really liked it
Shelves: crime, novella
Margaret
Dec 06, 2020 marked it as to-read
Jacqueline
Jul 14, 2022 marked it as to-read