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cin19's review
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
leona28's review against another edition
medium-paced
4.5
I love reading thriller books and the close by Jane Casey definitely does not disappoint! I bought this last year at the Ennis Book festival after hearing Jane Casey on a panel and I also loved her book The Killing Kind. The close is a Maeve Kerrigan mystery and is the tenth book in that series, however you don't have to have read the other ones to read this one. This was the first I picked up in this series and it definitely won't be my last as I enjoyed it so much! Definitely going to read the others!
The Close is set in Jellicoe Close a seemingly perfect suburban street - well kept houses with pristine lawns, perfect families and friendly neighbours. But there are dark secrets behind the nest front doors, including a hidden criminal. DS Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent go undercover as a couple housesitting for a friend in order to uncover the truth about the crimes in Jellicoe.
I loved Maeve and Josh in this! I loved their relationship and the will they won't they get together theme throughout! Such an engaging plot throughout with very enjoyable characters!Overall I really enjoyed this one and I'll definitely be picking up more of the Maeve Kerrigan series
The Close is set in Jellicoe Close a seemingly perfect suburban street - well kept houses with pristine lawns, perfect families and friendly neighbours. But there are dark secrets behind the nest front doors, including a hidden criminal. DS Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent go undercover as a couple housesitting for a friend in order to uncover the truth about the crimes in Jellicoe.
I loved Maeve and Josh in this! I loved their relationship and the will they won't they get together theme throughout! Such an engaging plot throughout with very enjoyable characters!Overall I really enjoyed this one and I'll definitely be picking up more of the Maeve Kerrigan series
arhoades99's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
loripinbob's review
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
moosbookclub's review
4.0
I loved this book. A murder mystery full of suspense. It's thrilling, it's exciting, it keeps you on your toes. I was constantly guessing who the murderer was and I didn't want to put it down, it was so good! There is lots of sexual tension but no spice. This book can be read as a standalone, but there are more books before this that follow the same characters.
4.2/5 Stars
4.2/5 Stars
lilyjes's review
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-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? Yes
3.75
veecundill's review
dark
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
The actual crime in this one was not the most engaging but I was riveted to Josh and Maeve’s developing relationship and enjoyed the under cover aspect. Still one of my favourite series. .
chrisheitz18's review
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
helenpickett's review
5.0
This is book #10 of Maeve Kerrigan and Josh Derwent detective series of books although this is the first of the series that I have read so can be read as a standalone.
The book starts with the murder of a hospital doctor found dead in his car but that case needs to taken care of by Maeve's junior as she and Josh are going undercover as a couple to dog sit in a close where there is more than one suspicious crime. and There is a real danger that Maeve and Josh face getting to know their neighbours whilst gathering evidence and not crossing the line of intimacy just for the sake of their neighbours and their true feelings.
This time, there is only a suspicion that one of the tidy pleasant fronted houses is taking in vulnerable adults without families to then 'disappear'.
The book is a thrilling page turner, sometimes dark and menacing in places with plenty of suspense and definitely some sexual tension there which no doubt has been building over previous books.
Ideal for readers, of mystery and thrillers.
Will definitely come go back to read others in the series and look forward to the reading the next one
The book starts with the murder of a hospital doctor found dead in his car but that case needs to taken care of by Maeve's junior as she and Josh are going undercover as a couple to dog sit in a close where there is more than one suspicious crime. and There is a real danger that Maeve and Josh face getting to know their neighbours whilst gathering evidence and not crossing the line of intimacy just for the sake of their neighbours and their true feelings.
This time, there is only a suspicion that one of the tidy pleasant fronted houses is taking in vulnerable adults without families to then 'disappear'.
The book is a thrilling page turner, sometimes dark and menacing in places with plenty of suspense and definitely some sexual tension there which no doubt has been building over previous books.
Ideal for readers, of mystery and thrillers.
Will definitely come go back to read others in the series and look forward to the reading the next one
lorrietruck's review against another edition
3.0
I’ll ignore my entire Libby holds list for a new Maeve Kerrigan. Not my favourite in the series but still good.