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marvelouspyt's review against another edition
5.0
This is the second book I have read by Jane Haseldine and I must say
The first book was the previous book in this series and it was such a great read that of course I had to read this one. And now having read Duplicity, I will definitely be reading the rest of this series as well as more of Mrs. Haseldine.
First of all, the plot of the story was so full of twists and turns! Everybody was doubling crossing everybody. The bad guys weren't the ones.
I "read" this book via an audiobook and the actress that read the book was absolutely wonderful. She was also the actress that read the first book if I not mistaken. The series is only four books in as of September 2019, so hopefully the same actress is reading all four.
Edit: Kate Rudd read the first 2 audio-books but an Emily Woo Zeller is reading the last 2 audio-books. I guess I'll give it a go for the third book "Worth Killing For" and see how it goes, but she has big shoes to fill for me!
The first book was the previous book in this series and it was such a great read that of course I had to read this one. And now having read Duplicity, I will definitely be reading the rest of this series as well as more of Mrs. Haseldine.
First of all, the plot of the story was so full of twists and turns! Everybody was doubling crossing everybody. The bad guys weren't the ones
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planting bombs, shooting police informants, etc. We had the "good guys" taking bribes, having sex tapes, doing dirty deals. It was crazy without being all over the place. In the beginning, I was rooting for David's and Julia's marriage. I was hoping that David was going to be able to make it right. But towards the end I was like "screw David and the horse he rode in on!" But once we got the full picture in the end, my feelings for David did mellow out. Though I was hoping for more of a love triangle between David, Navarro and Julia down the line in the series.I "read" this book via an audiobook and the actress that read the book was absolutely wonderful. She was also the actress that read the first book if I not mistaken. The series is only four books in as of September 2019, so hopefully the same actress is reading all four.
Edit: Kate Rudd read the first 2 audio-books but an Emily Woo Zeller is reading the last 2 audio-books. I guess I'll give it a go for the third book "Worth Killing For" and see how it goes, but she has big shoes to fill for me!
beastreader's review against another edition
4.0
This is the first book I have read from this author. Wow, I instantly, found myself kept awake reading this book. I was already half way done before I put the book down. Despite, having not read the first book, I connected with the characters. Some of the dynamics and complexity of the relationships I gather happened in the first book.
The author's background of being a reporter was very useful. It showed in Julia. Ms. Haseldine shaped Julia into a character with great depth. Fans of crime mystery novels will enjoy this book. Yes, the bodies do stack up but nothing gruesome. Additionally, the tone of the storyline was good as it did not stall and kept moving. I can't wait to see more of Julia in action.
The author's background of being a reporter was very useful. It showed in Julia. Ms. Haseldine shaped Julia into a character with great depth. Fans of crime mystery novels will enjoy this book. Yes, the bodies do stack up but nothing gruesome. Additionally, the tone of the storyline was good as it did not stall and kept moving. I can't wait to see more of Julia in action.
kdurham2's review against another edition
4.0
Check out the full review at Kritters Ramblings
The second in the series and this is one of those series where you need to start at book one, so before you read any further check out the review from yesterday.
Ok if you are still here they may be spoilers for book one, so you have been fair warned.
I loved the continuation of this series and I love Julia. I love seeing a mystery thrill through the eyes of a journalist who is friendly with the detectives. I also loved that this story also impacted Julia personally and I wonder if there is more to this series will they all take a personal toll on her?
The second in the series and this is one of those series where you need to start at book one, so before you read any further check out the review from yesterday.
Ok if you are still here they may be spoilers for book one, so you have been fair warned.
I loved the continuation of this series and I love Julia. I love seeing a mystery thrill through the eyes of a journalist who is friendly with the detectives. I also loved that this story also impacted Julia personally and I wonder if there is more to this series will they all take a personal toll on her?
latetotheparty's review against another edition
2.0
Major changes in supporting characters' trajectories since the first book. Julia still can't evade/avoid danger and the body count of innocents who die is increasing.
jaxlynleigh's review against another edition
3.0
I haven't read the first book in the series, but this book can be a standalone. It is action-packed, and with each turn of the page, Julia is onto some kind of clue to help determine Nick Rossi's involvement in a heinous crime affecting not only her husband, but her entire life as well. I'm not a big crime-genre reader, so it was a little hard for me to get into at first, what with all the names and legal involvements. I did enjoy how Julia would do anything to protect her family.
*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*
*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*
meloches's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first experience with this author and this series. I am so glad that I discovered them! This novel had me riveted throughout my reading; I finished it easily in a sitting. Haseldine had me completely engrossed.
The novel opens with a reporter, Julia Gooden, discussing an upcoming trial with her district attorney husband, David. Nick Rossi, a local crime boss, on trial for his crimes is about to be put behind bars after one of his cronies turns on him as a star witness. However, all bets are called off when a bomb goes off in the courthouse claiming the witness and leaving David seriously injured. Julia must call in all her favours and work alongside Detective Ray Navarro to find out who orchestrated the bombing and to bring about some serious justice. Fast-paced, quick-witted dialogue and an intricately woven plot had my eyes glued to the pages!
First off, do not hesitate to pick up this novel as a standalone. I went into this one blindly and had absolutely no issues reading it. Haseldine does a brilliant job at portraying the story as an individual piece of literature and gives enough of a background to keep any plot points straight.
I also loved that this novel took place in Detroit, Michigan. Growing up directly across the border, I am familiar with the area and the fact that I knew a lot of the locations Haseldine mentioned, made this story especially engaging!
Julia Gooden is an extremely likeable character; her complexity, tenacity and vivacious characteristics made her the type of protagonist that you root for. Similar to the novel The Cutaway (which I read and loved in March), Duplicity breathed some new life into the played out police procedural type novel. Julia is a reporter and works alongside the police to solve this case.
I know for sure that I will be going back to read the first novel in this series and I will be awaiting the third novel!
The novel opens with a reporter, Julia Gooden, discussing an upcoming trial with her district attorney husband, David. Nick Rossi, a local crime boss, on trial for his crimes is about to be put behind bars after one of his cronies turns on him as a star witness. However, all bets are called off when a bomb goes off in the courthouse claiming the witness and leaving David seriously injured. Julia must call in all her favours and work alongside Detective Ray Navarro to find out who orchestrated the bombing and to bring about some serious justice. Fast-paced, quick-witted dialogue and an intricately woven plot had my eyes glued to the pages!
First off, do not hesitate to pick up this novel as a standalone. I went into this one blindly and had absolutely no issues reading it. Haseldine does a brilliant job at portraying the story as an individual piece of literature and gives enough of a background to keep any plot points straight.
I also loved that this novel took place in Detroit, Michigan. Growing up directly across the border, I am familiar with the area and the fact that I knew a lot of the locations Haseldine mentioned, made this story especially engaging!
Julia Gooden is an extremely likeable character; her complexity, tenacity and vivacious characteristics made her the type of protagonist that you root for. Similar to the novel The Cutaway (which I read and loved in March), Duplicity breathed some new life into the played out police procedural type novel. Julia is a reporter and works alongside the police to solve this case.
I know for sure that I will be going back to read the first novel in this series and I will be awaiting the third novel!
elvang's review against another edition
3.0
Julia Gooden is back, this time reporting on the trial of a local Detroit crime lord, Nick Rossi, who has been caught bribing officials to cover up his criminal empire focused on drug trafficking and gambling in the greater Detroit area. She is hampered by a possible conflict of interest in that her estranged husband, David Tanner is the ADA trying the prosecution’s case again Rossi. Gooden and Tanner are working on renewing their relationship but Julia is moving slowly on a possible reconciliation. When a bomb blows up on the steps of the courthouse killing David’s best witness and injuring David, Julia is pulled off the story by her newspaper. There are many underworld elements at play and Julia, with the help of Detective Ray Navarro attempts to track down who is responsible for the bombing and prove that the slippery Rossi is guilty of the crimes for which he has been charged. She knows she is getting close to finding answers when it becomes clear that her investigation is endangering her husband, herself and her children.
This story takes a while to get going. Once Julia begins to sniff around the right bad guys and use her many unnamed sources to stay ahead of the police investigation there is lots of action, some generated by Julia herself. My biggest beef with the book is manufactured danger thanks to the risk taking actions of our cub reporter. I recognize that thrillers, to be successful need to ooze tension. Tension created because the heroine repeatedly puts herself in harm’s way only to be rescued at the last moment loses its intended punch. There were times when I wished she didn’t have children knowing how reckless and single focused she was at obtaining the truth. She was busy unmasking the duplicitous nature of those she thought she knew, racing off to prove her suspicions while her kids were left at home with a caregiver. At the hospital, even though she sees some shifty character in the hallway outside her husband’s room she worries about his safety for a millisecond and then abandons him to track down another clue. It’s hard to buy in to a story when the main character is someone you struggle to admire.
Duplicity has lots of action, layers of intrigue and unexpected twists that keep you interested in who did what to whom. It is unfortunate that the star of the series appears to be oblivious to those around her and the potential consequences of her actions.
eARC received with thanks from publisher via NetGalley for review.
This story takes a while to get going. Once Julia begins to sniff around the right bad guys and use her many unnamed sources to stay ahead of the police investigation there is lots of action, some generated by Julia herself. My biggest beef with the book is manufactured danger thanks to the risk taking actions of our cub reporter. I recognize that thrillers, to be successful need to ooze tension. Tension created because the heroine repeatedly puts herself in harm’s way only to be rescued at the last moment loses its intended punch. There were times when I wished she didn’t have children knowing how reckless and single focused she was at obtaining the truth. She was busy unmasking the duplicitous nature of those she thought she knew, racing off to prove her suspicions while her kids were left at home with a caregiver. At the hospital, even though she sees some shifty character in the hallway outside her husband’s room she worries about his safety for a millisecond and then abandons him to track down another clue. It’s hard to buy in to a story when the main character is someone you struggle to admire.
Duplicity has lots of action, layers of intrigue and unexpected twists that keep you interested in who did what to whom. It is unfortunate that the star of the series appears to be oblivious to those around her and the potential consequences of her actions.
eARC received with thanks from publisher via NetGalley for review.
emmycd's review against another edition
4.0
I received a free copy of the book via Netgalley.
I wasn't sweet on this at the beginning; the tense and the writing being very odd for me and not something I am accustomed to. However, the more I read, the more I invested in the story.
Julia Gooden is covering the trial of Nick Rossi, a gang lord who is accused of many crimes, which her husband is prosecuting. On the first day of the trial there is a bomb that kills the key witness and severely injures her husband. Gooden then tries to find evidence that Rossi is behind the attack so he can finally be put behind bars.
I devoured this book and I found it a very easy read in the end. It is not as gritty as many other crime novels, but did have many twists and turns that kept me engaged.
There were a few reasons why this did not score a 5 for me: blatant sexual harassment that is ignored and accepted as the norm (not cool), many unbelievable elements of the story (e.g. the rapper remembering exact distances, co-ordinates etc of a map he saw once ages ago), and the ending which made no sense considering Isabella's confession.
I will read the next in the series (if there is one) as I enjoyed the characters.
I wasn't sweet on this at the beginning; the tense and the writing being very odd for me and not something I am accustomed to. However, the more I read, the more I invested in the story.
Julia Gooden is covering the trial of Nick Rossi, a gang lord who is accused of many crimes, which her husband is prosecuting. On the first day of the trial there is a bomb that kills the key witness and severely injures her husband. Gooden then tries to find evidence that Rossi is behind the attack so he can finally be put behind bars.
I devoured this book and I found it a very easy read in the end. It is not as gritty as many other crime novels, but did have many twists and turns that kept me engaged.
There were a few reasons why this did not score a 5 for me: blatant sexual harassment that is ignored and accepted as the norm (not cool), many unbelievable elements of the story (e.g. the rapper remembering exact distances, co-ordinates etc of a map he saw once ages ago), and the ending which made no sense considering Isabella's confession.
I will read the next in the series (if there is one) as I enjoyed the characters.
blackngoldgirlsbookspot's review against another edition
5.0
Sometimes a girl just needs to switch it up! I've been on a historical romance tear for the past few weeks, so when approached with the chance to read a suspense by Jane Haseldine, I totally jumped on board. I hadn't read the first book in the series, but I found myself completely engrossed in the story from the very first action-packed (wink wink) scene. Even though she wasn't specifically mentioned in the first few scenes, I just knew that somehow the illicit meeting, the money, and sheer brutality were going to have a huge impact on Julia Gooden and immediately had to read more! It's not often I can say I connected with a character so quickly -- especially in a suspense novel. Haseldine has gained a fan in this reader. I can't wait to read what's next for Julia Gooden. Fingers crossed that things go well for her in her new start! Jane Haseldine writes a mystery that is full of suspense, danger, and intrigue sure to please readers of many genres!
*I receive complimentary books from publishers, publicists, and/or authors. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.*
*I receive complimentary books from publishers, publicists, and/or authors. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.*
booksuperpower's review against another edition
4.0
Duplicity by Jane Haseldine is a 2017 Kensington publication.
The trial for Nicky Rossi is about to start, and Assistant District Attorney David Tanner is prosecuting. This puts crime reporter, Julia Gooden, in between a rock and a hard place because she's been assigned to cover the trial. Her bosses want her to use all the sources at her disposal, meaning David, while David is telling her he can’t reveal any inside information to his wife.
All bets are off, though, when an explosion rocks the courthouse, injuring David and killing a key witness. Now Julia is teaming up with her old friend, Detective Raymond Navarro, to solve the crime. Along the way, Julia discovers a lightly woven web of revenge, lies, and corruption, some of which is painfully personal…
This is another solid installment in this series. I like the crime drama tone, which gives the story a richer texture. My impressions from the first book were validated, but I never expected things to turn out the way they did. These developments will change the course of the series, so I’m curious to see how things will progress from here.
The only thing lacking in this installment was the emotional pull that was so strong in book one. That said, the thread featuring the disappearance of Julia’s brother, promises to heat up in future installments, which is a strong incentive to get started on book three sooner, rather than later!
Overall, this was an absorbing, twist-y piece of crime fiction. I’m very interested in seeing how the series will progress from here!!
The trial for Nicky Rossi is about to start, and Assistant District Attorney David Tanner is prosecuting. This puts crime reporter, Julia Gooden, in between a rock and a hard place because she's been assigned to cover the trial. Her bosses want her to use all the sources at her disposal, meaning David, while David is telling her he can’t reveal any inside information to his wife.
All bets are off, though, when an explosion rocks the courthouse, injuring David and killing a key witness. Now Julia is teaming up with her old friend, Detective Raymond Navarro, to solve the crime. Along the way, Julia discovers a lightly woven web of revenge, lies, and corruption, some of which is painfully personal…
This is another solid installment in this series. I like the crime drama tone, which gives the story a richer texture. My impressions from the first book were validated, but I never expected things to turn out the way they did. These developments will change the course of the series, so I’m curious to see how things will progress from here.
The only thing lacking in this installment was the emotional pull that was so strong in book one. That said, the thread featuring the disappearance of Julia’s brother, promises to heat up in future installments, which is a strong incentive to get started on book three sooner, rather than later!
Overall, this was an absorbing, twist-y piece of crime fiction. I’m very interested in seeing how the series will progress from here!!