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annarella's review against another edition
4.0
A tense, gripping, and intriguing mystery that kept me on the edge. Well plotted and exciting.
I liked the storytelling and the characters.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
I liked the storytelling and the characters.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
bookaddict827's review against another edition
4.0
London’s retired Lord Chief Justice is murdered, crucified and DCI Levy has to find the killer. Former solicitor is murder, crucified and now DCI Levy thinks they are connected; it should be easy to find the killer, right? Wrong. News Reporter Sarah Truman has been assigned to the story and while she’s investigating the story, it turns out her fiance Michael Devlin is connected, but how? Now, Devlin needs to help bring a killer to justice, but can he survive the murderer?
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I’m a sucker for legal thrillers. The author jumped right into the action and didn’t waste too much time on background. While it is a part of a series, I didn’t read the first book and this didn’t take away from my enjoyment of this book. Yes, some references were made from the first book, but it didn’t seem like it was necessary to read it in order to follow this book. I didn’t give it five stars because I was able to deduce what was happening really early on, though I didn’t figure out how Devlin was involved. I also thought the book was longer than it needed to be as some parts in the middle dragged on a bit. At over 400 pages, something can be cut out. That being said, for anyone that loves legal thrillers, whodunits, police procedurals, this book has it all rolled up into one. I would definitely recommend it.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I’m a sucker for legal thrillers. The author jumped right into the action and didn’t waste too much time on background. While it is a part of a series, I didn’t read the first book and this didn’t take away from my enjoyment of this book. Yes, some references were made from the first book, but it didn’t seem like it was necessary to read it in order to follow this book. I didn’t give it five stars because I was able to deduce what was happening really early on, though I didn’t figure out how Devlin was involved. I also thought the book was longer than it needed to be as some parts in the middle dragged on a bit. At over 400 pages, something can be cut out. That being said, for anyone that loves legal thrillers, whodunits, police procedurals, this book has it all rolled up into one. I would definitely recommend it.
neogothictoaster's review against another edition
4.0
Great book - loved it as much as the first (looking forward to the next one), although the ending was a little bit of an anti-climax (great twist though which I didn't see coming at all).My only real bugbear with this was the mention of an experimental helicopter - the Sikorsky RAH 66 Comanche - which, in the book, seems to be treated like a a Black Hawk or something similar (like the advanced stealth variant used in the Osama Bin Laden raid in Pakistan), whereas in reality it is a helicopter gunship closer to the Cobra or Apache. A really minor gripe but one which would have been avoided with even the smallest bit of research. A very very minor point, which will make no difference at all to most people, but for me, it was enough to, albeit briefly, break the suspension of disbelief.
The plot was great, the characters well rounded and the settings tangible. An enjoyable and well paced read.
The plot was great, the characters well rounded and the settings tangible. An enjoyable and well paced read.
sarahreads12's review against another edition
4.0
A grisly murder of a high profile figure, a gangster released from prison and we are into a story which is really difficult to put down. The temptation to read ‘just one more chapter’ is so strong it had me reading late into the night.
This is the second novel with Sarah Truman and Michael Devlin but it stands alone as a story and requires no knowledge of the first. The twists and turns of the plot are very clever and deliver a fantastic narrative. Thanks to netgalley and Elliot and Thompson for the opportunity to read in exchange for my honest opinion. I’m now going to buy the first novel to get Devlin’s backstory.
This is the second novel with Sarah Truman and Michael Devlin but it stands alone as a story and requires no knowledge of the first. The twists and turns of the plot are very clever and deliver a fantastic narrative. Thanks to netgalley and Elliot and Thompson for the opportunity to read in exchange for my honest opinion. I’m now going to buy the first novel to get Devlin’s backstory.
canada_matt's review against another edition
4.0
After thoroughly enjoying the first novel in this series by Tony Kent, I turned to the second, which did not disappoint. Kent pulls some of his key players back into the mix, spinning a new and complex story that will keep readers wondering as they make their way through the journey. The body of Phillip Longman is gruesomely discovered in his home, crucified against a wall. The former Lord Chief Justice has surely crossed paths with many a criminal element during his time on the bench, but it is up to DCI Joelle Levy and her team within the London Met to sift through all the possibilities. Levy has quite the past, having served within Israel’s security services. Her grit and determination will make the work pay off, though some leads tend to lead down rabbit holes, baffling many along the way. Recently appointed QC barrister Michael Devlin is still trying to understand why this honour has been bestowed upon him, fighting with his confidence. Devlin works as defence counsel and has made it his goal to help defend his client, even if the man refuses to cooperate in his own defence. Devlin begins to see that there may be some other factors at play, ones that will disrupt the flow of justice and send an innocent man to jail. While Devlin shares this with his fiancée, Sarah Truman, she is trying to report on the ongoing Longman investigation. Devlin and Truman discuss some of the cases that the Lord Chief Justice must have seen during his rise to power, but also some demons that might be lurking in a key case Devlin remembers from years ago. When a key suspect is found, all the pieces begin to fall into place, though it will take more than a few coppers and Levy’s determination to capture the man who seeks retribution for what was done to him. Chilling in its delivery and yet so well paced that the reader will feel fully ensconced in the action, Tony Kent has done a brilliant job here with this piece. Recommended to those who love slowly evolving police procedurals, as well as the reader who has a penchant for British legal dramas.
I believe that it was a recommendation of a friend that I try this series that brought me to discover Tony Kent. While his writing can be a tad intense and heavy, the stories prove to be some of the best that I have read in a long time. Kent uses a mix of characters and great plots to keep the reader wondering through the maze that this novel offers. Michael Devlin and Sarah Truman return for another exciting adventure, though they are now firmly affixed together, romantically and somewhat on a professional level. The reader who has read the opening novel will see some great progress in their relationship as well as the depth that the characters offer. Adding the likes of Joelle Levy to the mix creates a new character on which the reader can hone their interest. Levy’s backstory is interesting and adds some great flavour to this novel, which is already brimming with exciting twists. The handful of secondary characters proves useful to push the plot forward and flavour the narrative effectively, keeping the reader focussed on everything that is going on. The story was quite strong and kept my attention throughout. Twists and turns left me wondering where Kent was seeking to direct the reader, though the depth of writing made the novel’s length quite justified. There is a mix of long and shorter chapters, keeping the reader on their toes throughout the experience. The writing is such that the book does not take as long as it would seem, showing that Kent can push the narrative forward without issue and has left me wanting more, as I read for the third novel in this series. I cannot wait to see what’s to come, as Kent has yet to disappoint.
Kudos, Mr. Kent, for a great continuation to the series. I am eager to see what’s next, as I pull the next book out to devour soon.
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I believe that it was a recommendation of a friend that I try this series that brought me to discover Tony Kent. While his writing can be a tad intense and heavy, the stories prove to be some of the best that I have read in a long time. Kent uses a mix of characters and great plots to keep the reader wondering through the maze that this novel offers. Michael Devlin and Sarah Truman return for another exciting adventure, though they are now firmly affixed together, romantically and somewhat on a professional level. The reader who has read the opening novel will see some great progress in their relationship as well as the depth that the characters offer. Adding the likes of Joelle Levy to the mix creates a new character on which the reader can hone their interest. Levy’s backstory is interesting and adds some great flavour to this novel, which is already brimming with exciting twists. The handful of secondary characters proves useful to push the plot forward and flavour the narrative effectively, keeping the reader focussed on everything that is going on. The story was quite strong and kept my attention throughout. Twists and turns left me wondering where Kent was seeking to direct the reader, though the depth of writing made the novel’s length quite justified. There is a mix of long and shorter chapters, keeping the reader on their toes throughout the experience. The writing is such that the book does not take as long as it would seem, showing that Kent can push the narrative forward without issue and has left me wanting more, as I read for the third novel in this series. I cannot wait to see what’s to come, as Kent has yet to disappoint.
Kudos, Mr. Kent, for a great continuation to the series. I am eager to see what’s next, as I pull the next book out to devour soon.
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
A Book for All Seasons, a different sort of Book Challenge: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/248185-a-book-for-all-seasons
aminakara's review against another edition
5.0
Another first time author for me. Not an author I'd heard of before, so I wasn't sure what to expect when I started reading! Well, I'm glad I decided to give it a go, because just wow! It was an amazing read with fast paced action and the good guys that you were definitely rooting for. Likeable characters, fast paced action plus twists you didn't see coming added to a fantastic read! Would highly recommend this book!
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