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Fractured

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by: Karin Slaughter

July 03, 2008
...however as the story progresses it all gets a bit ploddy and I found myself losing interest as to whether the mystery is resolved or not.

Special Agent Will Trent and Detective Faith Mitchell are thrown together to unravel this case. Will features in 'Triptych' but in 'Fractured' Karin concentrates more on developing his character, more than one aspect of which is worked nicely in with the story. Both he and Faith are realistically written with interesting histories and mini plots of their own and and I liked their developing work relationship.

The message running through this novel is the importance of families and a feeling that you belong. Some characters having been denied a loving family, others not realising ... Read More:

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A Killing Frost

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by: R.D. Wingfield

October 09, 2008
Its sad that this will be the last Frost book but lovely to be able to say that Mr Wingfield went out on a high. This is the real Frost, not the somewhat sanitised TV version, rude, crude and full of piss and vinegar. Frost and his nemesis, Superintendent Mullett, battle it out to the end in a multilayered story that makes one laugh and cringe in equal amounts.

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Cold Granite

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by: Stuart MacBride

January 16, 2006
I'm a keen reader of Richard Montanari, and decided to try Stuart McBride based on an Amazon.co.uk recommendation. I wasn't disappointed. Cold Granite is a gripping story that I found difficult to put down. It may not suit everyone as the story does involve child murders - but it is fictional.

I've now started reading Dying Light, and have Broken Skin waiting for me.

Good book.

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Dying Light

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by: Stuart MacBride

January 02, 2007
A prostitute is found murdered in Aberdeen's Red Light district. When, a few days later, a second body is found in the woods, in the Aberdeen suburbs, it starts to look like a serial killer is on the loose. To make matters worse there is an arsonist at large , torching houses and flats, while the occupants are sleeping inside.

This is the first Stuart MacBride novel that I have read, and I thought that it was pretty good. The storyline is very gritty, and gruesome in places, but kept me interested throughout. The main characters, Logan, Steel etc., came across as quite believable, as they make a few mistakes along the way. Not too sure what the people of Aberdeen make of it all, though, as it makes their city look very crime ridden!
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Killing Floor

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by: Lee Child

April 02, 1998
A fantastic thriller that keeps you hooked throughout.
I am often disappointed by a thriller's conclusion - but felt that this one kept you gripped all the way through.
I'm a little bit torn in my appreciation of the hero. He is a great character - but suprisingly violent with little conscience, which just does not seem to fit with the overall feel of the character. However, this can be forgiven as it keeps the story running forward at a rapid pace.
I was hooked from the start and found it to be a very enjoyable read.
If you like Michael Connelly books (Harry Bosch fans will appreciate the similar characteristics in Jack Reacher), then you'll find an equally strong thriller in this one.
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The Eagle and the Wolves (Roman Legion 4)

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by: Simon Scarrow

July 05, 2004
While not the best of the series to date this book still has more than its fair share of charms. It's character interactions, pacing and breathless action are as usual top notch. Given the position of the series, with the Roman Campaign bogged down after more than a year its understandable the setting is not quite as grand, Marco and Cato understandably not at the centre of main events following their injuries in the previous novel. All in all this is an enjoyable installment in the series with no major flaws.

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Persuader

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by: Lee Child

April 01, 2004
I'm a great Lee Child fan, but for some reason was late coming to this one. The way it's written in the first person offers insights into the classic Reacher character in ways that some of the other books don't. I found this really worked, and overall this was definitely the most gripping of the series so far.

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Double Cross

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by: James Patterson

September 18, 2008
..because I think that the Cross series are becoming a little predictable and 'the same'. I hope we get a more exciting next book. As much as I loved Alex Cross I hope I don't get too bored with this series. Enjoying the Womens Murder Mystery Club books more at the moment.

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When the Eagle Hunts (Roman Legion 3)

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by: Simon Scarrow

May 06, 2003

Simon Scarrow is a teacher at a Sixth Form College. He has run a Roman History programme that takes parties of students to a number of sites and museums across Britain and I assume that while doing this he gleans lots of useful information for his books on the Roman Centurion, Macro and his Optio, Cato.

First published in 2002, this is the third book in the series. The book opens in Britain in the year 43 AD. The Emperor has returned to sunnier climes leaving the Roman army to continue its rape of Britain. After a protracted effort the Second Legion have been instrumental in quashing resistance in Camulodunum, leaving time for Macro and Cato to rest with the rest of the Legion.

Their General, Plautius has had the distressing news that the ... Read More:

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A Quiet Belief in Angels

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by: R.J. Ellory

January 02, 2008
First off i will admit i'm not much of a reader at all but when a friend recommended this i thought why not? I'm really glad my friend really pushed me to read it because it is simply one of the best books you will read. The author has a gift and was born to write. I won't say anything about the book but just trust me and read this book! You won't regret it!!