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4.1 AVERAGE
Is it any surprise I have given this book 5 stars?
A mother wakes from her alcoholic state to discover her daughter, soaked in blood and frozen to the ground just a few feet away from the front door.
Beautiful 22 year old, Marissa Lewis is well known around the neighbourhood for having affairs with married men, as her story is told, it's clear to see that she has made some enemies .
As this case is being investigated, another case is brought to light, A stalker is attacking both men and woman wearing black clothes and a gas mask. The attacker appears out of nowhere to terrify and attack his victims.
The one thing I loved about this book, is I thought it was pretty obvious who was behind everything, and I thought how things were connected, but of course i was wrong.
What i also loved about this book is that a side character, Detective Moss took a leading role, it was good to see more into her life.
No doubt Robert Bryndza is a talented crime writer, to write depth characters and to have you guessing till the last chapter. Can't wait for the next book!
A mother wakes from her alcoholic state to discover her daughter, soaked in blood and frozen to the ground just a few feet away from the front door.
Beautiful 22 year old, Marissa Lewis is well known around the neighbourhood for having affairs with married men, as her story is told, it's clear to see that she has made some enemies .
As this case is being investigated, another case is brought to light, A stalker is attacking both men and woman wearing black clothes and a gas mask. The attacker appears out of nowhere to terrify and attack his victims.
The one thing I loved about this book, is I thought it was pretty obvious who was behind everything, and I thought how things were connected, but of course i was wrong.
What i also loved about this book is that a side character, Detective Moss took a leading role, it was good to see more into her life.
No doubt Robert Bryndza is a talented crime writer, to write depth characters and to have you guessing till the last chapter. Can't wait for the next book!
In true Robert Bryndza style this book is just as good as all his other books in this series. I love Erika and everything that she stands for. I was equally impressed by Moss in this one, she is a character that I have also grown to love and glad that she has had the opportunity to shine, I was very worried for her and would love to see more of her and Peterson in future books.
It was also nice to hear more about Mark's father and Erika's past and I hope at some point we get more snippets.
As always looking forward to the next instalment.
It was also nice to hear more about Mark's father and Erika's past and I hope at some point we get more snippets.
As always looking forward to the next instalment.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I must start off by saying that I am a huge fan of this series. I did not really enjoy the previous book in the series so I read this one with trepidation. I was not disappointed by this one, in fact, I really enjoyed it.
Erika is faced with a difficult case once again. There aren't many clues and the victim seems to be somewhat an enigma as all the people they spoke to had different opinions of her. I particularly enjoyed this one as Erika had to deal with some personal issues and this made her seem more real somehow. I liked how the whole story played out and the conclusion of it. There were some surprises in this book too.
I really enjoyed it and eagerly await the next one in the series.
I must start off by saying that I am a huge fan of this series. I did not really enjoy the previous book in the series so I read this one with trepidation. I was not disappointed by this one, in fact, I really enjoyed it.
Erika is faced with a difficult case once again. There aren't many clues and the victim seems to be somewhat an enigma as all the people they spoke to had different opinions of her. I particularly enjoyed this one as Erika had to deal with some personal issues and this made her seem more real somehow. I liked how the whole story played out and the conclusion of it. There were some surprises in this book too.
I really enjoyed it and eagerly await the next one in the series.
I'm a big fan of detectives. And tho this one isn't my favorite one ever, it is up with the best. Loved the characters. Nice quick pace an development. The plot twist however wasn't my favorite
Doods geheim - Robert Bryndza (Boekerij)
Om de perfecte moord te plegen, heb je de perfecte dekmantel nodig.
Op een ijzig koude ochtend vindt een moeder het met bloed doordrenkte lichaam van haar dochter vastgevroren op de weg. Wie zou zo'n gruwelijke moord voor de deur van het slachtoffer uitvoeren?
Detective Erika Foster, net bekomen van haar vorige zaak, is vastbesloten om ook deze zaak te leiden. Tijdens het onderzoek stuit ze op diverse aanvallen op jonge vrouwen in een doorgaans rustige buitenwijk van Londen.
Erika is op zoek naar een angstaanjagende moordenaar, en de zaak wordt alleen maar gecompliceerder als blijkt dat de vermoorde jonge vrouw verstrikt zat in een web van geheimen. Net als Erika eindelijk een lijn begint te zien in de aanwijzingen, wordt ze gedwongen haar eigen pijnlijke herinneringen weer op te halen. Erika moet zichzelf dwingen om gefocust te blijven, diep te graven, en de moordenaar te vinden – voordat hij weer toeslaat.
Van de hele reeks is deze cover samen met ‘laatste adem’ de mooiste. Ik vind de kleuren van deze cover erg mooi en ook de afbeelding is aantrekkelijk en vooral in lijn met de andere boeken. Best belangrijk voor een boekenworm die deze reeks op zijn boekenplank heeft/wil.
Een ‘Classic’ Robert Bryndza qua schrijfstijl. Korte krachtige hoofdstukken, snelle vlotte schrijfstijl. Spanning opbouwend en details die stukje voor stukje bovenkomen.
‘Toen Marissa haar sleutel nogmaals in het slot wilde steken, hoorde ze het hek achter haar piepen. Ze verstijfde van schrik.’
Waar ik niets om boek 5 ‘koud bloed’ gaf omdat het verhaal mij niet lag (het was teleurstellend, vergezocht en B-film waardig) is dit boek weer veel beter en vlotter.
In Doods geheim krijgen we weer meer inzicht in de karakters, verledens,... van de hoofdpersonages zoals Erika, zalige Moss en Peterson. (Dit was in het vroege boek wat op achtergond geraakt.)
Ook maken we kennis met enkele andere personages en ook die zijn voldoende voorzien van diepgang. Genoeg voor dit boek alvast en stof genoeg voor volgende boeken.
‘’U kunt beter platte schoenen dragen, vooral op een dag als vandaag,’ zei de agente. Erika keek haar nijdig aan, en McGorry keek discreet een andere kant op toen ze een derde overall kreeg.’
Het verhaal is ik dit boek is realistisch, could happen en je leest in spanning, dat gevoel van whodunit is helemaal aanwezig. Als extraatje geeft de auteur een plottwist die ik absoluut kon appreciëren en ik persoonlijk niet had kunnen raden.
Jup Robert Bryndza is back on track - M.J. Arlidge had ook een dipje bij boek 4 dus glad to know dat we hem gehad hebben, die mindere van de reeks - en ik kijk alweer uit naar meer werk van hem. Ik geef met veel plezier een 4/5.
Om de perfecte moord te plegen, heb je de perfecte dekmantel nodig.
Op een ijzig koude ochtend vindt een moeder het met bloed doordrenkte lichaam van haar dochter vastgevroren op de weg. Wie zou zo'n gruwelijke moord voor de deur van het slachtoffer uitvoeren?
Detective Erika Foster, net bekomen van haar vorige zaak, is vastbesloten om ook deze zaak te leiden. Tijdens het onderzoek stuit ze op diverse aanvallen op jonge vrouwen in een doorgaans rustige buitenwijk van Londen.
Erika is op zoek naar een angstaanjagende moordenaar, en de zaak wordt alleen maar gecompliceerder als blijkt dat de vermoorde jonge vrouw verstrikt zat in een web van geheimen. Net als Erika eindelijk een lijn begint te zien in de aanwijzingen, wordt ze gedwongen haar eigen pijnlijke herinneringen weer op te halen. Erika moet zichzelf dwingen om gefocust te blijven, diep te graven, en de moordenaar te vinden – voordat hij weer toeslaat.
Van de hele reeks is deze cover samen met ‘laatste adem’ de mooiste. Ik vind de kleuren van deze cover erg mooi en ook de afbeelding is aantrekkelijk en vooral in lijn met de andere boeken. Best belangrijk voor een boekenworm die deze reeks op zijn boekenplank heeft/wil.
Een ‘Classic’ Robert Bryndza qua schrijfstijl. Korte krachtige hoofdstukken, snelle vlotte schrijfstijl. Spanning opbouwend en details die stukje voor stukje bovenkomen.
‘Toen Marissa haar sleutel nogmaals in het slot wilde steken, hoorde ze het hek achter haar piepen. Ze verstijfde van schrik.’
Waar ik niets om boek 5 ‘koud bloed’ gaf omdat het verhaal mij niet lag (het was teleurstellend, vergezocht en B-film waardig) is dit boek weer veel beter en vlotter.
In Doods geheim krijgen we weer meer inzicht in de karakters, verledens,... van de hoofdpersonages zoals Erika, zalige Moss en Peterson. (Dit was in het vroege boek wat op achtergond geraakt.)
Ook maken we kennis met enkele andere personages en ook die zijn voldoende voorzien van diepgang. Genoeg voor dit boek alvast en stof genoeg voor volgende boeken.
‘’U kunt beter platte schoenen dragen, vooral op een dag als vandaag,’ zei de agente. Erika keek haar nijdig aan, en McGorry keek discreet een andere kant op toen ze een derde overall kreeg.’
Het verhaal is ik dit boek is realistisch, could happen en je leest in spanning, dat gevoel van whodunit is helemaal aanwezig. Als extraatje geeft de auteur een plottwist die ik absoluut kon appreciëren en ik persoonlijk niet had kunnen raden.
Jup Robert Bryndza is back on track - M.J. Arlidge had ook een dipje bij boek 4 dus glad to know dat we hem gehad hebben, die mindere van de reeks - en ik kijk alweer uit naar meer werk van hem. Ik geef met veel plezier een 4/5.
I really enjoyed this book in the series . I didn't like book 5 so It took me a long time to read this one but I'm glad I finally did.
I’ve really enjoyed all the books in this series. I find them impossible to put down despite how long they are.
First and foremost, a large thank you to NetGalley, Robert Bryndza, and Bookouture for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.
Robert Bryndza is back with another Detective Erika Foster novel that takes the reader on a heart-thumping adventure in a thrilling police procedural. While headed out for Christmas lunch, DCI Foster comes upon a recent murder scene and decides to lend a hand. What she finds is a slain Marissa Lewis, her body frozen to the ground after having had her throat slit the night before. Lewis, a burlesque dancer who used the name Honey Diamond, was quite well known around the community, though not always liked. It would seem that she was quite popular with some of the local men, though used her wiles to blackmail them and pad her own bank account. With the investigation in full-swing, Foster begins using some CCTV footage and witness statements to determine that the killer was likely wearing an odd gas mask, a photo of which appeared in a document dump from emails of an early suspect. As a number of those on the police radar take drastic measures not to be fingered for the crime, Foster and her team hear of a man attacking people in a similar gas mask. Might the cases be connected? When an urgent call from Manchester pulls Foster away from the case, the team turns to DI Moss, who is unsure if she can handle the pressure of being in charge. With the case heating up and leads emerging from numerous parts of Marissa Lewis’ life, Moss takes a gamble to bring the case to a close, all while DCI Foster wrestles with demons from her past. Bryndza keeps the reader guessing throughout this piece, with captivating twists in a story that will keep series fans up late into the night.
I have long enjoyed the writing of Robert Bryndza, particularly his work with DCI Erika Foster. Some may call the series too superficial for their liking, but there are times with a quick read police procedural checks all the necessary boxes. As with the previous five novels, this piece allows the reader to develop a closer relationship to Erika Foster, foraging through her personal life to touch a nerve, while also helping to build-up her strong police presence. Bryndza also seeks to personalise Erika’s struggle to move on after the loss of her husband and the pitfalls of finding that balance between work and a personal life. Foster remains a sharp character who answers to no one and seeks to find the minutiae in each piece of evidence to determine its validity. The handful of secondary characters in this story continue to develop as well, as Bryndza does offer scraps of information to flesh-out their work and personal lives. Readers can enjoy seeing this growth, which provides interesting sub-plots and offsets the intensity of the crimes central to the narrative. The story is clear and flows well, taking a few tangents, if only to allow the reader to be befuddled alongside the coppers. Bryndza weaves his narrative around two sets of crimes and merges them at just the right moment, only to leave gaps that need to be filled to solve the larger murder investigation. Through his use of short and choppy chapters, Bryndza offers up a story that cannot easily be put down and forces the reader to forge onwards, begging to know how things resolve in this high-impact case. To call the story addictive would be an understatement, even if there are police procedural purists who remain bitter on the sidelines.
Kudos, Mr. Bryndza, for another captivating novel in the series. I am eager to see how things will continue to evolve with DCI Erika Foster and her team in the coming novels.
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Robert Bryndza is back with another Detective Erika Foster novel that takes the reader on a heart-thumping adventure in a thrilling police procedural. While headed out for Christmas lunch, DCI Foster comes upon a recent murder scene and decides to lend a hand. What she finds is a slain Marissa Lewis, her body frozen to the ground after having had her throat slit the night before. Lewis, a burlesque dancer who used the name Honey Diamond, was quite well known around the community, though not always liked. It would seem that she was quite popular with some of the local men, though used her wiles to blackmail them and pad her own bank account. With the investigation in full-swing, Foster begins using some CCTV footage and witness statements to determine that the killer was likely wearing an odd gas mask, a photo of which appeared in a document dump from emails of an early suspect. As a number of those on the police radar take drastic measures not to be fingered for the crime, Foster and her team hear of a man attacking people in a similar gas mask. Might the cases be connected? When an urgent call from Manchester pulls Foster away from the case, the team turns to DI Moss, who is unsure if she can handle the pressure of being in charge. With the case heating up and leads emerging from numerous parts of Marissa Lewis’ life, Moss takes a gamble to bring the case to a close, all while DCI Foster wrestles with demons from her past. Bryndza keeps the reader guessing throughout this piece, with captivating twists in a story that will keep series fans up late into the night.
I have long enjoyed the writing of Robert Bryndza, particularly his work with DCI Erika Foster. Some may call the series too superficial for their liking, but there are times with a quick read police procedural checks all the necessary boxes. As with the previous five novels, this piece allows the reader to develop a closer relationship to Erika Foster, foraging through her personal life to touch a nerve, while also helping to build-up her strong police presence. Bryndza also seeks to personalise Erika’s struggle to move on after the loss of her husband and the pitfalls of finding that balance between work and a personal life. Foster remains a sharp character who answers to no one and seeks to find the minutiae in each piece of evidence to determine its validity. The handful of secondary characters in this story continue to develop as well, as Bryndza does offer scraps of information to flesh-out their work and personal lives. Readers can enjoy seeing this growth, which provides interesting sub-plots and offsets the intensity of the crimes central to the narrative. The story is clear and flows well, taking a few tangents, if only to allow the reader to be befuddled alongside the coppers. Bryndza weaves his narrative around two sets of crimes and merges them at just the right moment, only to leave gaps that need to be filled to solve the larger murder investigation. Through his use of short and choppy chapters, Bryndza offers up a story that cannot easily be put down and forces the reader to forge onwards, begging to know how things resolve in this high-impact case. To call the story addictive would be an understatement, even if there are police procedural purists who remain bitter on the sidelines.
Kudos, Mr. Bryndza, for another captivating novel in the series. I am eager to see how things will continue to evolve with DCI Erika Foster and her team in the coming novels.
Like/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
A Book for All Seasons, a different sort of Book Challenge: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/248185-a-book-for-all-seasons
Deadly Secrets is the latest book in the fantastic and thrilling Erika Foster series. It’s so hard to keep up with crime series, but I love this one, and always make sure I’m up-to-date with the trials and tribulations of Erika.
I’ve been a fan of Erika’s since the very first book. As this is the sixth instalment, I highly recommend reading the series in order as this one contains spoilers for the previous books, particularly the last book, Cold Blood. As someone who has read this entire series, it’s fantastic to see a continuation of the characters’ lives; while the case is a new one, the continuing backstory of the characters shows just how well Bryndza has plotted out the character development aspects of this series.
The case in Deadly Secrets is a chilling one, and the first brutal murder comes in the very first chapter! I’ve said it a million times, I love when a book opens with a murder, it’s a fantastic way to open a novel as you’re presented with so many questions from the onset – who’s the victim, why did they die, was it random or planned, who is the killer? Bryndza certainly knows how to excite crime fiction fans!
The plot that follows was very clever, there were a few times I thought I knew ‘whodunit’ but, I was wrong and so glad I was because the ending to this one was brilliant, a completely unexpected twist. The chapters are short making this a quick read and definitely has that “just one more chapter” feeling – yeah that one-more chapter thing had me up until 3am!
I can’t fawn over Erika enough, one of the things I missed in the last book was the attention paid to her personal life. I was so glad to see it here – while it didn’t overpower the investigation, it just strengthened my love for Erika that little bit more, because I think her portrayal in this one really showed her in a ‘human-light’ – yes, she’s one hell of a fierce and determined detective, but I love seeing how she deals with all that she’s been through/going through in her personal life, her vulnerabilities, and how it’s shaping her as a person.
Deadly Secrets is a thrilling read and showcases just how far people go to keep secrets. It, and this entire series, is perfect for fans of police procedurals and crime thrillers, those who love an exciting plot, filled with great characters. I absolutely recommend this novel and I cannot wait to read book 7!
*My thanks to the publisher (Bookouture) for granting me access to a digital copy of this title via Netgalley*
I’ve been a fan of Erika’s since the very first book. As this is the sixth instalment, I highly recommend reading the series in order as this one contains spoilers for the previous books, particularly the last book, Cold Blood. As someone who has read this entire series, it’s fantastic to see a continuation of the characters’ lives; while the case is a new one, the continuing backstory of the characters shows just how well Bryndza has plotted out the character development aspects of this series.
The case in Deadly Secrets is a chilling one, and the first brutal murder comes in the very first chapter! I’ve said it a million times, I love when a book opens with a murder, it’s a fantastic way to open a novel as you’re presented with so many questions from the onset – who’s the victim, why did they die, was it random or planned, who is the killer? Bryndza certainly knows how to excite crime fiction fans!
The plot that follows was very clever, there were a few times I thought I knew ‘whodunit’ but, I was wrong and so glad I was because the ending to this one was brilliant, a completely unexpected twist. The chapters are short making this a quick read and definitely has that “just one more chapter” feeling – yeah that one-more chapter thing had me up until 3am!
I can’t fawn over Erika enough, one of the things I missed in the last book was the attention paid to her personal life. I was so glad to see it here – while it didn’t overpower the investigation, it just strengthened my love for Erika that little bit more, because I think her portrayal in this one really showed her in a ‘human-light’ – yes, she’s one hell of a fierce and determined detective, but I love seeing how she deals with all that she’s been through/going through in her personal life, her vulnerabilities, and how it’s shaping her as a person.
Deadly Secrets is a thrilling read and showcases just how far people go to keep secrets. It, and this entire series, is perfect for fans of police procedurals and crime thrillers, those who love an exciting plot, filled with great characters. I absolutely recommend this novel and I cannot wait to read book 7!
*My thanks to the publisher (Bookouture) for granting me access to a digital copy of this title via Netgalley*
HAPPY PUB DAY!
As a long time fan of this series I gotta ask; how has Rob Bryndza kept us holding bated breath for so many years?! Typically (maybe 90% of the time?) I lose interest in long running series after the third book; at this point the author has usually lost their mojo or become too repetitive for my taste, but not here. Bryndza has created a memorable cast full of heart, soul, and wit that isn't found elsewhere. It's no secret that police procedurals can become stale and monotonous, but Erika Foster and her gang of humorous law enforcement agents have that special something that a reader looks for when committing their time on numerous occasions to the same atmosphere.
I hate delving into plot details for these novels, but the format reads fairly similar to the others in the series. The chapters are brief and snappy, holding the attention well and gripping you from beginning to end. We do get some unique perspectives, mostly from Erika but also from the darker side of the story (I'll not say more for risk of spoilers!) and from the teammates as well. The book is easy to breeze right through, the case(s?) pertaining to this installment were intriguing, and we receive some shocking development from one of our reoccurring characters. Duh duh DUH!!!!
All in all, this was a fabulous read. If you've enjoyed the previous novels in the series it's a sure bet that you'll love this one as well. If you haven't had the pleasure of diving into this series yet, please do yourself a favor and start at the beginning! There are some details mentioned here that would make it difficult to go back and enjoy the twists as they were meant to be absorbed in previous novels. In case you're new to Bryndza's work, The Girl In The Ice is the first book in the series and is currently being released in the US! Woo hoo! Well done Rob; I can't wait to read more about Erika and how she resolves a few things in her personal life. <3
Review copy furnished by the publisher.
As a long time fan of this series I gotta ask; how has Rob Bryndza kept us holding bated breath for so many years?! Typically (maybe 90% of the time?) I lose interest in long running series after the third book; at this point the author has usually lost their mojo or become too repetitive for my taste, but not here. Bryndza has created a memorable cast full of heart, soul, and wit that isn't found elsewhere. It's no secret that police procedurals can become stale and monotonous, but Erika Foster and her gang of humorous law enforcement agents have that special something that a reader looks for when committing their time on numerous occasions to the same atmosphere.
I hate delving into plot details for these novels, but the format reads fairly similar to the others in the series. The chapters are brief and snappy, holding the attention well and gripping you from beginning to end. We do get some unique perspectives, mostly from Erika but also from the darker side of the story (I'll not say more for risk of spoilers!) and from the teammates as well. The book is easy to breeze right through, the case(s?) pertaining to this installment were intriguing, and we receive some shocking development from one of our reoccurring characters. Duh duh DUH!!!!
All in all, this was a fabulous read. If you've enjoyed the previous novels in the series it's a sure bet that you'll love this one as well. If you haven't had the pleasure of diving into this series yet, please do yourself a favor and start at the beginning! There are some details mentioned here that would make it difficult to go back and enjoy the twists as they were meant to be absorbed in previous novels. In case you're new to Bryndza's work, The Girl In The Ice is the first book in the series and is currently being released in the US! Woo hoo! Well done Rob; I can't wait to read more about Erika and how she resolves a few things in her personal life. <3
Review copy furnished by the publisher.