annc's review
4.0
First in a new series. Interesting characters in the sub plot that I’m sure we will see plenty of development of in the next instalments. Good main plot but I felt the writing could have been ‘tighter’ hence the 4 not 5 stars. That said I will definitely look out for number 2
emjayae149's review
4.0
Set in modern day Dublin, Last Goodbye by Arlene Hunt is a new police procedural series featuring the seasoned Detective Inspector Eli Quinn and the somewhat abrasive up-and-comer Acting Detective Sergeant Roxy Malloy.
Traditional detection methods are working to some extent but the team is being pressured and influenced by people with their own agenda. Characters for the most part recognise the political machinations of their role and we find them often struggling to make personal decisions that weigh up justice versus the law. It made the characters human, and more credible to me as a reader.
The story is told in multiple points of view, including that of the undisclosed-until-the-end killer. It makes for a more straightforward read because people’s motivations were apparent for the most part. This took nothing away from the plot, which I found well woven, well paced and highly relevant in this current social climate. I was engaged from the start.
I loved many of the secondary characters that Quinn and Malloy work with, especially the pathologist Edwina King and Quinn’s current sidekick, Detective Sergeant Miranda Lynn. Given their obvious differences in experience, both personal and professional, I think Quinn and Malloy will make for great reading as professional colleagues as the book series progresses. I just hope we don’t lose these great secondary characters.
I recommend Last Goodbye, and now just have to wait for the next instalment in the series.
Traditional detection methods are working to some extent but the team is being pressured and influenced by people with their own agenda. Characters for the most part recognise the political machinations of their role and we find them often struggling to make personal decisions that weigh up justice versus the law. It made the characters human, and more credible to me as a reader.
The story is told in multiple points of view, including that of the undisclosed-until-the-end killer. It makes for a more straightforward read because people’s motivations were apparent for the most part. This took nothing away from the plot, which I found well woven, well paced and highly relevant in this current social climate. I was engaged from the start.
I loved many of the secondary characters that Quinn and Malloy work with, especially the pathologist Edwina King and Quinn’s current sidekick, Detective Sergeant Miranda Lynn. Given their obvious differences in experience, both personal and professional, I think Quinn and Malloy will make for great reading as professional colleagues as the book series progresses. I just hope we don’t lose these great secondary characters.
I recommend Last Goodbye, and now just have to wait for the next instalment in the series.
emmascr's review
5.0
This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Thank you to Bookouture for letting me take part in this tour. This is the first book I have read by Arlene but it will not be the last.
The first thing I want to talk about it the location. This book is set in Dublin. The location isn't majorly featured but there are some clear signs that we are in Ireland which I liked.
The two main characters are very interesting. First we have Eli Quinn. He' been in the game for a while bit of an old dog who knows how the system works. He might not like it but he know's he cannot change it and has accepted this. Roxy Malloy is newly promoted and is on her first case as DS and she is damn sure she is going to make sure it isn't her last. These two are very different characters but I liked them both. I liked Roxy's determination to do what is right. To ensure that justice is served. I liked that Eli played the system to get the results they needed.
I also really liked both characters 'number twos' Miranda Lynn and Cora Simmons. Again these are two very different people but both are very good cops and are not afraid to do their job.
This book as very well written. It was addictive and hard to put down. I kept saying to myself just one more chapter and then I'll stop and before I knew it I was at the end of the book!
This story takes you on quite a few twists and turns and it was great to have the differing POV. This is always something I am a big fan of. There were a few things I guessed but there was no way I could have guessed who 'The Sweetheart Killer' was.
I am really looking forward to the rest of this series and seeing a lot more from Arlene.
Thank you to Bookouture for letting me take part in this tour. This is the first book I have read by Arlene but it will not be the last.
The first thing I want to talk about it the location. This book is set in Dublin. The location isn't majorly featured but there are some clear signs that we are in Ireland which I liked.
The two main characters are very interesting. First we have Eli Quinn. He' been in the game for a while bit of an old dog who knows how the system works. He might not like it but he know's he cannot change it and has accepted this. Roxy Malloy is newly promoted and is on her first case as DS and she is damn sure she is going to make sure it isn't her last. These two are very different characters but I liked them both. I liked Roxy's determination to do what is right. To ensure that justice is served. I liked that Eli played the system to get the results they needed.
I also really liked both characters 'number twos' Miranda Lynn and Cora Simmons. Again these are two very different people but both are very good cops and are not afraid to do their job.
This book as very well written. It was addictive and hard to put down. I kept saying to myself just one more chapter and then I'll stop and before I knew it I was at the end of the book!
This story takes you on quite a few twists and turns and it was great to have the differing POV. This is always something I am a big fan of. There were a few things I guessed but there was no way I could have guessed who 'The Sweetheart Killer' was.
I am really looking forward to the rest of this series and seeing a lot more from Arlene.
nietzschesghost's review
4.0
This was an enthralling and addictive read, it looks like another fantastic series to put on my to-read list. The pace was ideal, the story interesting, and the finale great. It is well written making it easy to get into, with characters you will remember. I hope to learn more about them as the series continues..
This is a quick easy book, the short chapters alway help me to keep reading uninterrupted. I frankly can't wait for the next one. Hunt sure knows how to captivate you and keep you under her spell for the duration of the novel!
I would like to thank Arlene Hunt, Bookouture, and NetGalley for an opportunity to read an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This is a quick easy book, the short chapters alway help me to keep reading uninterrupted. I frankly can't wait for the next one. Hunt sure knows how to captivate you and keep you under her spell for the duration of the novel!
I would like to thank Arlene Hunt, Bookouture, and NetGalley for an opportunity to read an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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