Detective Siv Drummond is back in this brilliant addition to the series. This is book 5 in the series but they do work as stand alone. However, what IDetective Siv Drummond is back in this brilliant addition to the series. This is book 5 in the series but they do work as stand alone. However, what I love about this series is the family dynamics between Siv, Rik and Mutsi it brings humour and interest to the series.
Lansdown Court has a selection of arts and crafts businesses and the victim runs one of the shops with her sister. However, it is Jem's shop in which the body is found which opens up the number of suspects that could be responsible.
The main question for Siv and her team is why kill Lu? She seemed to be well liked and had no enemies. Several people had the opportunity but the evidence points to no=one in particular. The team have their own favourites for the crime but they are all wrong.
This is a gripping story with so many red herrings and false leads. Lies are many and Siv realises that she is faces with a lot of twisted and intertangled web of lies, secrets, revenge and more. Can she sort the wheat from the chaff and crack this case?
Love meeting up with the familiar characters and reading more about Siv's relationship with her family. The characters' personalities continue to develop and bring interest to the story. It all fits together very well to make a gripping, suspenseful read that I absolutely loved....more
This is book 5 in the Detective Ray Flowers series. I have read book 4 but not the first 3 (yet) so I can confirm they work perfectly as stand alone.
RThis is book 5 in the Detective Ray Flowers series. I have read book 4 but not the first 3 (yet) so I can confirm they work perfectly as stand alone.
Ray is a private detective and is contacted by Libby to ask him to search for her missing daughter in law. However, right from the beginning the questions start pinging up: Why did Libby choose Ray rather than a PI with more experience of finding missing people? Is it just a coincidence that the main suspect is a friend of his? The questions keep coming with no answers.
As the story continues it soon becomes clear that Ray and his family are somehow involved in this case. Can Ray keep his family and friends safe while he finds out what is going on?
This is a very gripping story that keeps the suspense building all the way through. Many twists and turns ensure that the pages keep turning all the way to an adrenaline pumping ending. Absolutely brilliant.
The characters I have met before continue to flesh out as their personalities develop and the new ones bring new dimensions.
It did leave a few unanswered questions which was disappointing but overall it was a very good read that I recommend to anyone who loves crime fiction. I am looking forward to the next in the series.
Many thanks to Joffe Books and the author for the advance digital copy. This is my unbiased review....more
This is book 2 in the Charity Shop Detective Agency series but they work perfectly as stand alone.
The Beach Huts on the Spit have become much sought aThis is book 2 in the Charity Shop Detective Agency series but they work perfectly as stand alone.
The Beach Huts on the Spit have become much sought after holiday homes, the cost of owning one is out of reach of many people. For Malcolm his beach hut is home and being eccentric he has personalised it with shells and other items. It is loved by some and hated by others but everyone is shocked when it burns down with Malcolm inside. There are no clues and the Charity Shop ladies are tasked with investigating.
This is an intriguing story that keeps the pages turning. Many suspects but little in the way of leads and a bizarre source of the fire has everyone baffled, including the Police.
But the 3 ladies are not ones to give up and keep on with their detective work.
Some very unique larger than life characters. You have to love Bitsy and she is offset brilliantly by the unlikeable Sophie. The book moves along at a steady pace but is very descriptive and I think that detracts from the story quite a bit.
However, a good read and a real shock at the end to make persevering worthwhile. ...more
Stewart Giles is on a roll this year writing one stunning book after another and each one more gripping and adrenaline pumping than the last. So I setStewart Giles is on a roll this year writing one stunning book after another and each one more gripping and adrenaline pumping than the last. So I settled down to see what he has in store for the York detectives this time.
I wasn't to be disappointed, far from it. This is another completely unique story with twists and turns along the way. It begins with 2 explosions in different houses. Smith doesn't believe in coincidences and is sure the 2 are connected but when the forensics results are in the team soon realise that something really evil is happening among the teenage population of York but who is behind it and how many will die before Smith and the team can work out what is going on?
Absolutely gripping I was turning page after page and if the suspense written into the story is not enough there is also the back story of Lucy to add to the overall experience.
Familiar characters continue to develop and bring their personalities and backgrounds to the story. New characters are introduced to add variety and interest. Everything I want from a crime thriller and more this is an absolutely stunning read that kept the adrenaline pumping all the way to the very end.
Another riveting book in the bestselling Jackman and Evans series by Joy Ellis. I knew I was in for an adrenaline pumping read and I was right.
JackmanAnother riveting book in the bestselling Jackman and Evans series by Joy Ellis. I knew I was in for an adrenaline pumping read and I was right.
Jackman and Sam are struggling with bereavement while Marie is moving on in her relationship with Ralph so it was to be expected that this book would be emotional in parts. However, only a very small and relevant part that fit in with the story.
It begins with the discovery of a body that of a fit, attractive young man that has even Rory feeling saddened at the unnecessary loss of life. Who is this young man? Why has nobody missed him? The team are struggling to identify him.
In the meantime Marie is contacted by an old colleague, Dougie he has been advising on the set of a film about Policing on the Fens and felt there was a crime being committed but has no idea what that crime may be. Whatever it is Dougie feels his life is in danger.
As the team try to identify the body and track down his murderer Marie and Jackman are curious about what is going on during the filming and are busy making enquiries under the radar. The last thing anyone is expecting is for a nemesis from their past to rear its ugly head and send everyone's lives spiralling out of control.
What a story! Absolutely and totally gripping I was reading well into the night even as my vision was blurry and my eyelids closing. Then re-reading the following day to ensure I missed nothing. Page after page, chapter after chapter of adrenaline pumping suspense all the way through. The ending is absolutely mind-blowing. A massive curve ball and definitely one I wasn't expecting.
This is one brilliant book I love all Joys book but this one I feel is way 'up there' among the very best I have ever read. She has used the personalities of the characters we know and love and fit them into an absolutely phenomenal story. I love the addition of Julia she brings a new, unique character to the series that works perfectly.
Definitely a 5 star read - absolutely love this so much I will be reading it again which is something I rarely do.
This is book 2 in the Daisy Moore series of historical mysteries by the critically acclaimed Gretta Mulrooney.
Daisy is working in The Dolphin hotel whThis is book 2 in the Daisy Moore series of historical mysteries by the critically acclaimed Gretta Mulrooney.
Daisy is working in The Dolphin hotel when a couple arrive to book in. She shows them to their room and leaves them to settle in. The husband goes for a walk and doesn't return. His body is found the next morning on a remote farm, he has been shot.
The wife is devastated, she is a nervous woman who seems to be completely dependant on her husband but Daisy feels there is something not quite right. Are the tears genuine or just for show?
The book is set in 1946 after the end of the war and the damage that was done to the area and its residents comes accross well in the book.
I like the characters they fit well with the story and develop over the course of the book.
The story is intriguing and kept me turning the pages all the way through.
Detective Martha Munroe is going about her duties when her life is changed forever, her mother has been murdered and her daughter abducted. There are Detective Martha Munroe is going about her duties when her life is changed forever, her mother has been murdered and her daughter abducted. There are no leads. As Martha and her trusted friend, Harry, set about trying to find her little girl Martha finds herself on the wrong side of the law. What is going on?
It soon becomes clear that her late father left behind secrets, very dangerous secrets. And now dangerous people are looking for them. People with powerful contacts.
I do love Michael Leese books. I am thoroughly enjoying the Roper and Hooley series so I was really looking forward to this one and I wasn't disappointed. A very intriguing and gripping story with so much going on I just kept on reading way into the night. Many twists and turns keep the adrenaline pumping all the way to the end. An absolutely brilliant read that I recommend to anyone who loves Crime Fiction....more
Olivia and Jake have been together since childhood and now the wedding is approaching. Although they are madly in love Olivia can't help wondering if Olivia and Jake have been together since childhood and now the wedding is approaching. Although they are madly in love Olivia can't help wondering if she is missing out or is Jake missing out? A few years down the line will Jake wonder what it would be like to be with another woman? Then a freak accident and she was transported to her life in a different timeline one where she doesn't exist. Now she can do all the things she thought she may miss out on.
This is a brilliant story that had me hooked. The characters fit the story well, some I liked and some I didn't. Some I would have liked to know more about. Deb the friendly server flits in and out of the story without knowing much about her likewise Savanna. However the main characters were realistic and developed well.
I like the theory of alternate timelines but this one didn't seem to work for me I suppose in my logical mind I am willing to believe there may be windows to another time but for me those windows would need to be accessed in strict criteria - the same date and time etc whereas in this book just falling from a cliff could cause you to end up in a different timeline.
I also felt the ending left too many unanswered questions.
This is book 2 in the Raine and Hume series and is an adrenaline pumping story that works well as stand alone but you will enjoy it all the more if yoThis is book 2 in the Raine and Hume series and is an adrenaline pumping story that works well as stand alone but you will enjoy it all the more if you have the background from book 1.
Raine is ex-police a woman battered by life on a mission to take down the bad guys no matter what. She cares little for herself and is a one woman fighting machine. She has history with Hume a shared loss that links the women.
A man is found at the bottom of a lift shaft in an empty building. He has been horrifically tortured but who is he? Forensics reveal his coat has the blood of 3 other women one of which is a young lady, Julie, Raine has been trying to find. What is the connection between the unidentified man and Julie?
This is a very complex story with a lot of strands it takes the team quite a while to work out just what they are investigating and even when they think they have worked it out as they join up the dots they suddenly realise that the actual truth of what is going on is more horrific than any of them ever imagined.
An absolutely gripping story that I found difficult to put down. The suspense starts at the beginning and doesn't let go. The ending is totally mind blowing but I love how the author wraps everything up so completely leaving no unanswered questions.
Well written with unique characters that develop well and all different personalities that work well together to 'make' the story.
A brilliant read, thank you to Joffe Books and Netgalley for the advance digital copy of this book. This is my unbiased review. ...more
Detective Liam O'Reilly is back in another adrenaline pumping addition to the series. The last book ended with O'Reilly and Victoria reeling from the Detective Liam O'Reilly is back in another adrenaline pumping addition to the series. The last book ended with O'Reilly and Victoria reeling from the results to tests that confirmed Victoria has cancer and that story is picked up and developed in the background to this story.
The story is very intriguing it has a bit of a locked room mystery going on and tragedy from many years ago rears its head to play its part in the story. It begins with the murder of a mother and her 2 children it appears to be cut and dried but then things change. As with all the books in this series I was guessing and changing my mind all the way through. So many twists and turns to keep me gripped and turning page after page.
The characters continue to have something more to give as their personalities develop further and relationships and family dynamics evolve bringing interest to the story.
Got to love the endings this author writes I never know quite what is going to happen in the epilogue but it is always something I really wasn't expecting.
An absolutely brilliant read, 5 stars from me. ...more
I have read books by Jeanette Taylor- Ford before and really enjoyed them. She is a very talented author and writes in several genres. I was very exciI have read books by Jeanette Taylor- Ford before and really enjoyed them. She is a very talented author and writes in several genres. I was very excited when I heard she had written the first in a detective series set not far from where I live and the book certainly delivered on my expectations.
With first in a new series you expect a certain amount of character building but the author has very skilfully built the characters and set the scene as part of the story so the characters develop seamlessly over the course of the book.
The story is a very intriguing one that kept my attention all the way through. It begins with the body of a man found frozen to death. When Della and her colleagues arrive to investigate they soon realise this is going to be a very tough case to crack. The residents of the street where the victim lived are very close but the team take a while to realise that they are closer than anyone thought possible.
I love the characters Della is kind and easy to get along with her boss isn't which makes for an interesting dynamics within the team. I like the way teams from other areas nearby are also brought into the story adding to the framework of the story. It is set in 1990s so I had to bear in mind that forensics were not quite as advanced as now and there was a lot more drudge and leg work needed than may be the case today but again that added to the appeal of the book.
The ending is a very unusual one. Overall a brilliant read that I really enjoyed and I am very much looking forward to meeting up with Della and her team in the next book.
Detective Sara Hirst is back in this new addition to the series. Although this is book 5 it will work perfectly as stand alone although you may enjoy Detective Sara Hirst is back in this new addition to the series. Although this is book 5 it will work perfectly as stand alone although you may enjoy it more if you have the background from the earlier books.
It is approaching Christmas and the team is hoping for a quiet time so they can relax but it is not to be a body is washed up on a beach which is the start of a very complex and difficult case for all.
Along with the familiar characters there are some new ones. I particularly like Mu she brings a lot to the story. All the characters old and new have their own personalities and fit together well.
The story is gripping and has you hooked from the very first page. The tension mounts throughout the book as one adrenaline pumping scene after another present themselves seemingly on every other page all the way to the edge-of-your-seat ending when a violent storm and the climax of the story join to create the most suspenseful ending I have read in a long time.
An absolutely brilliant read I would give more than 5 stars if I could. ...more
Detective Jason Smith is back in this adrenaline pumping addition to the series.
Dogwalkers often find dead bodies. Dogs are inquisitive animals and thDetective Jason Smith is back in this adrenaline pumping addition to the series.
Dogwalkers often find dead bodies. Dogs are inquisitive animals and their sense of smell will soon pick up anything out of the ordinary that needs to be investigated. BUT what are the chances of the same dogwalker finding more than one body? Smith is sceptical he is convinced it is no coincidence but neither is there any evidence to prove it isn't. This is a case that is going to test Smith's detective skills (and his patience) to the limit.
There are so many twists and turns in this story as the York Detectives try to unravel the secrets and lies that continue to lead them in the wrong direction. When the dots finally connect it will leave you shaking your head in disbelief that you got it so wrong. Brilliant story.
In addition to the gripping story there is also the home life of the Smith's to add to the stress. Lucy is still a cause for concern and the Viaduct continues to overshadow the Smith family and everyone who was involved in that case.
Another brilliant read and a chance to catch up with much loved characters. I am sure these books just get better and better. Well done Stewart Giles you have knocked the ball out of the park with this one, absolutely awesome!
Another thrilling addition to the Detective Helen Carter series. This book would work perfectly as stand alone.
A woman is reported missing but when thAnother thrilling addition to the Detective Helen Carter series. This book would work perfectly as stand alone.
A woman is reported missing but when the detectives arrive to investigate the flat is spotless with no sign of the occupant but forensics do find a couple of clues a faint bloodstain and a train ticket inside a book. Not just any book it was being used as a bookmark in a book about THE BUTTON KILLER. 2 decades ago Helen's father worked himself into the ground trying to catch the Button Killer and he succeeded. The killer is behind bars. But then bodies start appearing that have all the marks of being the work of THE BUTTON KILLER. Either they have a copycat or her dad put the wrong man away. Helen is in a race against time to find out the truth before more people die.
An absolutely gripping read that keeps the pages turning. So many twists and turns that lead to dead ends. Helen is suspecting everyone except the right person and as we approach the ending and the identity is revealed I am sure you will be as shocked as I was.
The characters continue to develop and grow but I am sure they have a lot still to give and I can't wait for the next book. ...more
DCI Rachel King is returning to work after a few months hidden away at a remote cottage recovering from a case that was traumatic on a personal and woDCI Rachel King is returning to work after a few months hidden away at a remote cottage recovering from a case that was traumatic on a personal and work level. However, she is hoping for a quiet time to ease back in to the job as she is feeling far from confident. That is not to be. An elderly woman is found dead in a Church and Rachel and her team are thrown into the thick of it trying to solve one of the hardest cases ever. Their job is made no easier by the obstacles that are put in their path.
As always with Helen's books this is an adrenaline pumping read that grips the reader from the first page and doesn't let go. Suspense in bucketloads especially when work and personal lives get intertwined.
It was nice to catch up with the characters we know from old and also some new ones. Good to see the author constantly developing the characters and their lives so that they bring something to the story.
An absolutely brilliant read that will appeal to anyone who loves detective stories or any kind of crime fiction. ...more
This is book 2 in the DS Royston Chase series and is a brilliant addition to the series but would work perfectly as stand alone.
It is very cold and blThis is book 2 in the DS Royston Chase series and is a brilliant addition to the series but would work perfectly as stand alone.
It is very cold and bleak on the downs when the body of a young woman is found. Chase is forced to change his opinion on what happened as the body thaws and the forensic results come in. Identification is difficult but when they have a possible identification they realise there is much more to this murder than they first thought. The Victim is one of a group who were camping that night but as they try to trace the other campers they seem to have gone missing.
The case becomes more complex as it appears the only campers that were on the downs that night that are not missing are students at a high class college and the college and their parents are keen to ensure they do not say too much. What are they hiding? As the investigation goes down many blind alleys with lots of twists and turns the truth turns out to be a total shock to everyone involved.
A fast paced, adrenaline pumping read that keeps the reader gripped all the way through to the totally heart racing ending.
I love how the characters continue to develop and obviously still have so much more to give. I am very much looking forward to the next book in this stunning series. ...more
This is book 3 in the Detective Rutherford Barnes series but the books work perfectly as stand alone.
BURNT OUT SECRETS sees the introduction of a new This is book 3 in the Detective Rutherford Barnes series but the books work perfectly as stand alone.
BURNT OUT SECRETS sees the introduction of a new main character: Superintendent Samson Kane. He is a strange character but he grew on me over the course of the book and he does fit in really well. Also we revisit the circumstances that caused the death of Rutherford's wife which added to the suspense and intrigue and also fleshed out Barnes' character.
The story is full of intrigue and suspense with many relationships intertangled and many of the characters have secrets they want to keep hidden. People trafficking, bent coppers, drugs, murder, torture lies and revenge. This book has it all. I found the descriptive text detracted from the story quite a bit but not enough to put me off.
The book is in 3 parts and part 3 is where it all begins to come together and I was flabbergasted when the truth was revealed and before I had collected my thoughts we were approaching the absolutely mind blowing ending.
A very good read. I was disappointed that I still had unanswered questions at the end but hopefully book 4 will be along soon with the answers.
Many thanks to Joffe Books and Netgalley for the advance digital copy in return for my unbiased review. ...more
This is book 3 in the Jackman and Evans series. I have read the previous 2 books but I think they work very well as stand alone.
The book is fast pacedThis is book 3 in the Jackman and Evans series. I have read the previous 2 books but I think they work very well as stand alone.
The book is fast paced from the prologue to the epilogue I was turning page after page unable to put it down until I had read a little bit more…. It is very well written with developed characters and interesting, intriguing cases being investigated. I had several outcomes in my mind but none of them came close to what actually happened. WOW a fantastic book I can't wait for more from Joy Ellis. I especially like how characters from other books/series pop up from time to time.
Tom's wife went missing leaving behind a lot of blood and very few clues as to what had happened to her. When a plane crashes with Tom on board the only survivor is Detective Carter McLean. He is badly injured and has been on desk duty since becoming fit for work. The story sees his return to active duty under the care of Jackman and Evans.
We see the characters of Jackman and Evans develop further and I grow to love them even more over the course of this book and the other members of the team also grow more into robust characters each with their skills and strengths. Rowan is a compassionate and fair leader of a very productive team and has a very efficient back up with Marie Evans.
Carter McLean is the main character in this story as he is haunted by his dead friends and suffering from post-traumatic stress everyone is keeping a very close eye on him. Everyone in the department, and the health professionals responsible for his care, are worried about his mental health and, to some degree, they are all expecting some kind of meltdown.
A big thank you to Joffe Books for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this awesome book that I am sure is going to be a best seller.
This is book 3 in the Jackman and Evans series. I have read the previous 2 books but I think they work very well as stand alone.
The book is fast paced from the prologue to the epilogue I was turning page after page unable to put it down until I had read a little bit more…. It is very well written with developed characters and interesting, intriguing cases being investigated. I had several outcomes in my mind but none of them came close to what actually happened. WOW a fantastic book I can't wait for more from Joy Ellis. I especially like how characters from other books/series pop up from time to time.
Tom's wife went missing leaving behind a lot of blood and very few clues as to what had happened to her. When a plane crashes with Tom on board the only survivor is Detective Carter McLean. He is badly injured and has been on desk duty since becoming fit for work. The story sees his return to active duty under the care of Jackman and Evans.
We see the characters of Jackman and Evans develop further and I grow to love them even more over the course of this book and the other members of the team also grow more into robust characters each with their skills and strengths. Rowan is a compassionate and fair leader of a very productive team and has a very efficient back up with Marie Evans.
Carter McLean is the main character in this story as he is haunted by his dead friends and suffering from post-traumatic stress everyone is keeping a very close eye on him. Everyone in the department, and the health professionals responsible for his care, are worried about his mental health and, to some degree, they are all expecting some kind of meltdown.
A big thank you to Joffe Books for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this awesome book that I am sure is going to be a best seller.
I do love this series. I enjoy reading about the Island and the people. The characters are all unique personalities that fit the story really well.
ChlI do love this series. I enjoy reading about the Island and the people. The characters are all unique personalities that fit the story really well.
Chloe was left the Stables when Dre died but she inherited a lot of debt and problems and has struggled to get the business back on track helped in no small part by the stunning Palomino, Goldie who has a lovely nature to match her beauty. So when Chloe's friend and wedding planner contacted her to hold a very high profile wedding with Goldie playing a starring role it could be the break she was looking for.
But it is a big ask the wedding is very short notice and the bride and groom very high profile on Social Media. They have a massive following of fans but also the haters, trolls and stalkers. People have only just started to arrive when a body is found and that is just the start of a series of very strange happenings that have Chloe and the Police trying to work out what is going on.
A very suspenseful read that kept the adrenaline pumping all the way through. More twists and turns than a roller coaster with secrets and jealousy seemingly around every corner. I certainly didn't work it out and that is very strange for me.
I absolutely love Ailsa and her chickens they bring humour to the book and I was very relieved that the author used the epilogue to let the readers know what happened to Betsy.
Another absolutely brilliant, 5 star read. I can't wait for book 3. ...more
Every book I read by the phenomenal Joy Ellis has been absolutely first class. She set a very high bar a few books back and I keep thinking that she wEvery book I read by the phenomenal Joy Ellis has been absolutely first class. She set a very high bar a few books back and I keep thinking that she wont be able to surpass that one but every time that bar goes a bit higher.
So here we are yet another absolutely brilliant addition to the Nikki Galena series. A totally unique storyline that sets the heart racing at the beginning and the suspense builds steadily and increasingly throughout the story. People are being burned to death and the clock is ticking will Nikki crack this one before another victim dies?
I love Nikki Galena she is a feisty caring character and every member of her team give 100% loyalty and that loyalty is returned in full. Her personal life plays a big part in this story as she continues to build her relationship with her mother. Eve and her band of friends bring a bit of humour and uniqueness to the book. Nikki's relationship with Joseph continues to deepen and everyone is holding their breath hoping that the powers that be don't learn of it and throw a spanner in the works.
I cant find the words to do this book justice. If you like Crime fiction, detective stories, psychological thrillers, police procedural ...... Then this is a must read. If you like a good book then this is for you.
Absolutely brilliant I can't wait for the next book.
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Every book I read by the phenomenal Joy Ellis has been absolutely first class. She set a very high bar a few books back and I keep thinking that she wont be able to surpass that one but every time that bar goes a bit higher.
So here we are yet another absolutely brilliant addition to the Nikki Galena series. A totally unique storyline that sets the heart racing at the beginning and the suspense builds steadily and increasingly throughout the story. People are being burned to death and the clock is ticking will Nikki crack this one before another victim dies?
I love Nikki Galena she is a feisty caring character and every member of her team give 100% loyalty and that loyalty is returned in full. Her personal life plays a big part in this story as she continues to build her relationship with her mother. Eve and her band of friends bring a bit of humour and uniqueness to the book. Nikki's relationship with Joseph continues to deepen and everyone is holding their breath hoping that the powers that be don't learn of it and throw a spanner in the works.
I cant find the words to do this book justice. If you like Crime fiction, detective stories, psychological thrillers, police procedural ...... Then this is a must read. If you like a good book then this is for you.
Absolutely brilliant I can't wait for the next book....more
Abby is removing a rose bush when she discovers the bones of a baby. She calls the police but that sets in motion a series of events that affect her aAbby is removing a rose bush when she discovers the bones of a baby. She calls the police but that sets in motion a series of events that affect her and the people she loves. Whose is the baby? How long has it been there? So many questions and very few answers. Missing people, secrets, lies and cover-ups this story has them all.
The suspense and intrigue start at the beginning and continue all the way through to the totally mind-blowing ending. I was trying to work it out but I had absolutely no idea and that was the last person I suspected.
I like the way the characters developed and how the author dealt with the effect of death on each of them in a way that matched their personalities. The guilt that rears its head when someone dies suddenly and the last words were said in anger is also included and all wrapped up very well within the story.
A very gripping story with the right amount of suspense, intrigue, friendship love and revenge all playing their part.
I am very much looking forward to more from this author. ...more
Detective Smith is back and I had to wonder what the brilliant Stewart Giles had in store for him this time. As always I wasn't disappointed. Another Detective Smith is back and I had to wonder what the brilliant Stewart Giles had in store for him this time. As always I wasn't disappointed. Another adrenaline pumping book with a unique story line and characters that fit the story perfectly.
The first victim is allowed to live but he has horrendous injuries and is unlikely to survive for long. He manages to utter a few words before he dies: THE TWIN. What does it mean? Added to the words carved into his back: THIS ISN'T ABOUT YOU Smith and his team are very confused. Where do they even start investigating?
As the body count rises the clues don't and the team are struggling to work out why this 'Twin' is carrying out horrendous attacks for seemingly no reason.
Will this be the case that defeats the brilliant Detective Smith?
In addition to the stress of the case one of the team is also causing problems which brings another aspect to the story and adds interest. The characters continue to grow and we learn more about them each book which I love as each book is like meeting up with old friends.
A brilliant story that keeps the pages turning all the way to the end. I can honestly say this book has the strangest ending I have ever read.
An awesome read, keep them coming Stewart. ...more
Another brilliant addition to the Kate Hamblin/Lewis series.
Kate is taking a break and is in Mexico on a creative writing course. She is sunbathing toAnother brilliant addition to the Kate Hamblin/Lewis series.
Kate is taking a break and is in Mexico on a creative writing course. She is sunbathing topless when a text message pops in: someone is watching. When a woman dies in the same way as she has written in her story alarm bells begin to ring, it looks like she has a stalker.
As she returns home it becomes clear the stalker is nearby. What does he want? Why her?
Then the murders start......
This is an adrenaline pumping story with well defined characters that fit the story perfectly. I love the way the author has created the suspect to be a damaged soul with revenge on his mind and murder in his heart he certainly brings the psychological aspect to the book. I also love how the usually bumbling Hayden takes a different role in this book and is instrumental in cracking a case that seemingly has no clues. The other characters old and new play their part in making this story work The suspense runs the whole way through the book keeping the reader totally hooked all the way through. Twists and turns are there in abundance and the ending is explosive. A brilliant read all the way through. Absolutely loved it. ...more
It seems to have been a long wait but Hillary Greene is back in this new addition to a brilliant series.
Hillary is currently working as a civilian conIt seems to have been a long wait but Hillary Greene is back in this new addition to a brilliant series.
Hillary is currently working as a civilian consultant with the cold case team, trying to solve cases that were not solved first time around. Up to now Hillary's solve rate has been the envy of everyone in the department but this is a hard one and to make it harder she has a personal problem to deal with.
A vicar who was loved by everyone was murdered thirty years ago. But neither the murderer nor the murder weapon was ever found. As the team begin to investigate they realise that they have their work cut out. Villagers with secrets, dysfunctional families, women who had a crush on the likeable vicar, teenagers playing tricks all play a part in this book.
It was an entertaining read and an easy one. Nothing to keep you awake at nights apart from the need to keep reading.
I was a bit annoyed that the book ended with a cliff-hanger, that always annoys me, but still a good read that I recommend. ...more
Paterson and Clocks are back in this adrenaline pumping addition to the series. These books may not be for the faint hearted but they definitely ARE fPaterson and Clocks are back in this adrenaline pumping addition to the series. These books may not be for the faint hearted but they definitely ARE for me. I have loved every single book and have watched this partnership of very lovable rogues put their lives on the line to take down the bad guys in whatever way they can.
The book begins with the heinous murder of a mother and her 2 young children. It soon becomes clear that they have a sadistic killer on their hands, a very fit and agile killer that challenges even the very fit Paterson.
Paterson and Clocks have suffered during their efforts to clean up Bermondsley as the series progresses we realise that each case affects both of them and also their team but they can't and won't give up. Being a team means they stick together and have each others' backs but have they gone too far this time?
The suspense begins on the first page and doesn't let up. Adrenaline pumping twists and turns all the way through keep the reader turning page after page. There is no let up this is like a non-stop roller coaster ride like you have never seen. WOW!
And as always and ending you definitely won't see coming. Mind-blowing.
Absolutely brilliant! Definitely one of the best books I have read in a long time. 5 stars from me. ...more
I do like books by this author they are usually different and this one was no exception.
Kit is a maid. She loves her job she goes into houses when theI do like books by this author they are usually different and this one was no exception.
Kit is a maid. She loves her job she goes into houses when the occupants are at work and as well as cleaning she likes to have a snoop around. She is very excited when she gets a new client but when she sees the pictures and photos she realises that this is the house of a man who wrecked her life when she was just a teenager.
But Kit is no longer that person, she is older, wiser more confident and she has the keys to his house.
The book begins with a murder but no body and missing homeowners. It is obvious something happened and there is too much blood for the victim to be alive so the detectives have their work cut out trying to find out what happened.
This book has intrigue by the skip load and so many twists and turns it was like being on a roller coaster and the ending is just absolutely mind blowing. The adrenaline starts pumping at the beginning and doesn't stop until the very last page.
The story begins at the end and then goes back to the beginning to tell the story via the Maid's diary It is a very unusual book and one I absolutely love.
The characters are a good fit for the story and develop well into their personalities and there is just enough of the personal lives to make the whole story work very well.
A stunning read and definitely 5 stars from me....more
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