admiralsmall's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was brilliant. Whereas the first book had had some moments that I couldn't quite buy into, this book felt much tighter. It was so fast paced and satisfying.
kvd4907's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
gailmckelvie's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
wormskiz's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
cute_kitten's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
jmatkinson1's review against another edition
4.0
Celebrity chef Jared Keating was jailed for murder even though the body of his daughter was never found. Now, six years later, Washington Poe has been called back to his beloved Cumbria because a woman claiming to be Elisabeth Keating has appeared and all tests indicate that she is who she says she is. Poe is not convinced and reopens the case but Keating is a clever psychopath and he is turning the tables on Poe. Suddenly Poe is the central of the hunt for a murderer and only his team from the NCA can help him.
I came to this book cold, not having read the first in the series and I wish I hadn't. not because this book is hard to pick up, but because I feel I've missed out on the start of a really terrific series. Craven has the tone just right, a sly sense of humour and solid knowledge of procedure as well as the geographical area - it all adds up to a really enjoyable novel. to be critical, the plot is a little far-fetched at times, some links are lacking credibility, but it doesn't stop the enjoyment of a speedy and exhilarating ride!
I came to this book cold, not having read the first in the series and I wish I hadn't. not because this book is hard to pick up, but because I feel I've missed out on the start of a really terrific series. Craven has the tone just right, a sly sense of humour and solid knowledge of procedure as well as the geographical area - it all adds up to a really enjoyable novel. to be critical, the plot is a little far-fetched at times, some links are lacking credibility, but it doesn't stop the enjoyment of a speedy and exhilarating ride!
lindsayst's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
cmitchell's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0