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chromatick's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
This is the first in what is currently I think a ten book series.
Sometimes you just want a "beach read", and this one achieves that objective. It's a very well written, competent crime novel. The mystery is solid and it moves along at a breezy pace.
I'd like to see the main characters developed a little bit more as the series goes on.
While this book didn't add anything new to the genre, it was still a solid read and I will continue with the series.
This is the first in what is currently I think a ten book series.
Sometimes you just want a "beach read", and this one achieves that objective. It's a very well written, competent crime novel. The mystery is solid and it moves along at a breezy pace.
I'd like to see the main characters developed a little bit more as the series goes on.
While this book didn't add anything new to the genre, it was still a solid read and I will continue with the series.
makaylarosie225's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
margivan's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ckanta's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
gray5217's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
4.75
eleanorkt93's review against another edition
4.0
Did enjoy the Audible version of this book, thought the plot was quite fast paced with different threads weaving together nicely, although I did think it was quite easy to work out the perp earlier in the book than I would have liked (although you don't learn why until the end).
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
The Murderer's Son
4 Stars
D.I. Rowan Jackman and his team investigate the murder of a woman stabbed to death in her kitchen, a crime that is reminiscent of a case from two decades prior. The case becomes even more convoluted when a disturbed young man comes into the station convinced of his guilt despite a lack of evidence. Is Daniel Slater a deranged killer or is someone even more sinister out there ready to kill again?
Joy Ellis's debut novel is an entertaining British police procedural despite one or two obvious plot twists. The mystery is gritty and gripping without any unnecessarily gruesome descriptions and the pacing is excellent. There are several red herrings to keep the reader guessing up to a certain point at which the identity of the villain becomes glaringly obvious.
The characters are compelling with sufficient characterization to engage the reader. That said, there is room for additional development for each of Jackman's team members, which will hopefully be forthcoming in future installments. Jackman's partnership with his D.S., Marie Evans, is particularly engaging as is his intriguing fear of the brilliant yet scary IT tech, Orla Cracken. It will be interesting to see how these relationships progress.
On a final note, the audiobook is narrated by the incomparable Richard Armitage. His range of voices is excellent even for the women, which is quite something given he has such a deep baritone.
Overall, an enjoyable listen and I will be continuing with the series.
4 Stars
D.I. Rowan Jackman and his team investigate the murder of a woman stabbed to death in her kitchen, a crime that is reminiscent of a case from two decades prior. The case becomes even more convoluted when a disturbed young man comes into the station convinced of his guilt despite a lack of evidence. Is Daniel Slater a deranged killer or is someone even more sinister out there ready to kill again?
Joy Ellis's debut novel is an entertaining British police procedural despite one or two obvious plot twists. The mystery is gritty and gripping without any unnecessarily gruesome descriptions and the pacing is excellent. There are several red herrings to keep the reader guessing up to a certain point at which the identity of the villain becomes glaringly obvious.
The characters are compelling with sufficient characterization to engage the reader. That said, there is room for additional development for each of Jackman's team members, which will hopefully be forthcoming in future installments. Jackman's partnership with his D.S., Marie Evans, is particularly engaging as is his intriguing fear of the brilliant yet scary IT tech, Orla Cracken. It will be interesting to see how these relationships progress.
On a final note, the audiobook is narrated by the incomparable Richard Armitage. His range of voices is excellent even for the women, which is quite something given he has such a deep baritone.
Overall, an enjoyable listen and I will be continuing with the series.