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alexxsecker's review
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
the_coycaterpillar_reads's review
4.0
Into The Dark is a stark warning that we can all become products of our past if we allow it to consume us. The past can haunt us, and it can keep tiptoeing back into our lives. Is it ever possible to bury the past? This premise is one that sends chills down my spine. Edinburgh is known for its culture, its connections with Europe but it also has got a dark side. Murder and deceit can be found in dark corners just like any other city. Sergeant Donald Colyear is back in Edinburgh and is about to be found embroiled in a case that is as dark as it is brutal.
See no evil
Hear no evil
Speak no evil
Don is now settled in his new role of community sergeant on the outskirts of Edinburgh. He manages a small team and is the happiest he’s been for a long time. Not much happens, he just needs to keep on top of paperwork, local robberies, vandalism, and anti-social behaviour. Yes, life is good. That is until Alyson (DC in CID) calls upon him for a favour. An elderly gentleman in a care home within Don’s beat has made a call about a victim missing eyes, well, it just happens to match a case of a murdered boy that they are desperate to crack. They both go along to interview Mr. Beeswax. Unfortunately, it isn’t all plain sailing – he has advanced Dementia.
I thoroughly enjoyed the relationship dynamic between Don and Martin. So often that period in life is seen as a nuisance and once our parents are being taken care of by someone else that it is out of sight, out of mind. It was a beautiful depiction of having genuine respect for another human being. Stuart Johnstone’s examination of the human condition was succinct and touching.
The murder of a young boy and the subsequent events leave Police Scotland reeling. Long hours, snappy conversations and the divisional bureaucracy is splitting hairs. Events lead to a crescendo of shocks and emotion. There is a romantic interest for Don and it’s great seeing him moving on, with some hilarious moments from his colleagues in the community policing department. The author hasn’t only created a bubble of death and mystery but real deep-thinking points also.
Into The Dark was like quicksand. When you opened the pages of the book it sucked you in, further and further, until you were all in…nothing was going to pull you out. Doug steers you in each direction, a myriad of compulsive, addictive stories. He’s the crazy driver but you got in his car willingly. You’re in for the long haul, there is no getting out. The backdrop was spot on, a true portrayal of Edinburgh. From the weather to the culture, each character sees their city differently. Their experiences aren’t the same. It really breathes a dark and foreboding element into its pages…fear lurking within.
Into The Dark is hypnotically readable. It was intense and surreal with a sense of creeping dread pouring from its spines.
See no evil
Hear no evil
Speak no evil
Don is now settled in his new role of community sergeant on the outskirts of Edinburgh. He manages a small team and is the happiest he’s been for a long time. Not much happens, he just needs to keep on top of paperwork, local robberies, vandalism, and anti-social behaviour. Yes, life is good. That is until Alyson (DC in CID) calls upon him for a favour. An elderly gentleman in a care home within Don’s beat has made a call about a victim missing eyes, well, it just happens to match a case of a murdered boy that they are desperate to crack. They both go along to interview Mr. Beeswax. Unfortunately, it isn’t all plain sailing – he has advanced Dementia.
I thoroughly enjoyed the relationship dynamic between Don and Martin. So often that period in life is seen as a nuisance and once our parents are being taken care of by someone else that it is out of sight, out of mind. It was a beautiful depiction of having genuine respect for another human being. Stuart Johnstone’s examination of the human condition was succinct and touching.
The murder of a young boy and the subsequent events leave Police Scotland reeling. Long hours, snappy conversations and the divisional bureaucracy is splitting hairs. Events lead to a crescendo of shocks and emotion. There is a romantic interest for Don and it’s great seeing him moving on, with some hilarious moments from his colleagues in the community policing department. The author hasn’t only created a bubble of death and mystery but real deep-thinking points also.
Into The Dark was like quicksand. When you opened the pages of the book it sucked you in, further and further, until you were all in…nothing was going to pull you out. Doug steers you in each direction, a myriad of compulsive, addictive stories. He’s the crazy driver but you got in his car willingly. You’re in for the long haul, there is no getting out. The backdrop was spot on, a true portrayal of Edinburgh. From the weather to the culture, each character sees their city differently. Their experiences aren’t the same. It really breathes a dark and foreboding element into its pages…fear lurking within.
Into The Dark is hypnotically readable. It was intense and surreal with a sense of creeping dread pouring from its spines.
annarella's review
4.0
It was a compelling and highly entertaining read that kept me turning pages.
The plot is fast paced and twisty, the characters are fleshed out and like the light touches.
It's the first I read in this series and won't surely be the last.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
The plot is fast paced and twisty, the characters are fleshed out and like the light touches.
It's the first I read in this series and won't surely be the last.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
fionaaaaaa's review
tense
medium-paced
4.0
A great follow up to his first book. I read this in one sitting. Maybe not quite as tense as his 1st book but I still enjoyed it. It was nice to catch up with the characters and see how they develop.
frostatmidnite's review
4.0
An engaging read! It has enough twists and turns to keep the reader hooked. But the writing, the plot, and the characters truly take the reader along for a absolutely gripping ride.
A wonderfully thrilling read.
A wonderfully thrilling read.
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