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jrmarr's review against another edition
4.0
Gritty and tense, this is a fitting follow up to the first Zelic novel. Caleb is an interesting protagonist, full of good intentions but often not meeting them. While a reasonably standard mystery, it is also an interesting story about trauma and it's after-effects, and how it can affect those around you too.
virgilsinferno's review
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
thebookmagpie's review against another edition
5.0
This one is even better than the first one. Viskic's craft has definitely improved in between the two novels and Caleb, Kat, and especially Ant feel a bit more like fully realised characters this time around. The plot is also more complex and engages with more social issues in a way that I thought was done really well (although it's not my place to comment on many aspects of this). Looking forward to continuing with the series and keeping up with her work!
esshgee's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't enjoy this second instalment in the Caleb Zelic series as much as the first, Resurrection Bay. I found the crime story a little convoluted, but what I DID enjoy was the to and fro between Caleb and Kat, and Caleb and Ant
alizalondon's review against another edition
4.0
Still love Caleb, but I’m seriously beginning to doubt his detective skills. A whole book of investigating and he still doesn’t have much of clue what’s going on with the mystery. :P
kcfromaustcrime's review against another edition
5.0
Emma Viskic explores difference, and its consequences, in this sequel to Resurrection Bay. Reviewed at Newtown Review of Books
bianca89279's review against another edition
4.0
And Fire Came Down finds Caleb Zelic recovering from his previous exploits, still suffering nightmares and not really looking after himself. He's in a lot of pain, most of it emotional. Being a man, he doesn't do anything about it, unless you count avoidance and dismissing emotions and thoughts as doing something.
The love of his life, Kat, is in and out of contact. Their relationship is complicated. At least his relationship with his former drug addict brother, Anton, is going well.
This time, Caleb finds himself embroiled in another complicated mystery where a young woman who sought his help got killed in front of him, as she was running away from a man chasing her. The leads point back to his home town, Ressurection Bay. So he drives back there. Things become complicated. Bikies, drugs, violence and property destruction, racial turmoil and the summer fires made this follow-up novel more complex or convoluted. His former business partner, Frankie, who's on the run, makes an appearance a couple of times. I confess, I found her appearances and motives a bit random.
Also, Caleb's obstinance, lack of danger awareness were infuriating.
This second novel had more threads. Unfortunately, some of them were unfinished and unresolved and I didn't think they were all necessary. I'm guessing Viskic is planting the seeds for a third novel in the series.
I still enjoyed Emma Viskic's writing, despite And Fire Came Down suffering from a case of too many ingredients that resulted in some loose ends and occasional confusion.
As I conclude this review, I just want to say:
for goodness' sake, Caleb, put your damn hearing aids in!!!
I've received this novel via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. Many thanks to Bonnier Publishing Australia for the opportunity to read and review this novel.
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This novel goes towards my Aussie Author Challenge 2017 on http://bookloverbookreviews.com/reading-challenges/aussie-author-challenge-2017
The love of his life, Kat, is in and out of contact. Their relationship is complicated. At least his relationship with his former drug addict brother, Anton, is going well.
This time, Caleb finds himself embroiled in another complicated mystery where a young woman who sought his help got killed in front of him, as she was running away from a man chasing her. The leads point back to his home town, Ressurection Bay. So he drives back there. Things become complicated. Bikies, drugs, violence and property destruction, racial turmoil and the summer fires made this follow-up novel more complex or convoluted. His former business partner, Frankie, who's on the run, makes an appearance a couple of times. I confess, I found her appearances and motives a bit random.
Also, Caleb's obstinance, lack of danger awareness were infuriating.
This second novel had more threads. Unfortunately, some of them were unfinished and unresolved and I didn't think they were all necessary. I'm guessing Viskic is planting the seeds for a third novel in the series.
I still enjoyed Emma Viskic's writing, despite And Fire Came Down suffering from a case of too many ingredients that resulted in some loose ends and occasional confusion.
As I conclude this review, I just want to say:
for goodness' sake, Caleb, put your damn hearing aids in!!!
I've received this novel via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. Many thanks to Bonnier Publishing Australia for the opportunity to read and review this novel.
_______________________
This novel goes towards my Aussie Author Challenge 2017 on http://bookloverbookreviews.com/reading-challenges/aussie-author-challenge-2017
miajmu's review against another edition
2.0
I like this character a lot but this particular mystery didn’t really work for me. Looking forward to the next one in the series.