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elliepardoe's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
kimberleyjay's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? No
3.75
amread's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
amberrose1995's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.75
what_heather_loves's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
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
"It was at moments like these that Ryan wished for modern conveniences like closed circuit television.
Ryan scheduled the first briefing of 'OPERATION LIGHTBULB' for five o'clock and approved his rental cottage as an authorised police site, enabling them to use it as a base rather than travelling forty minutes each way to CID Headquarters back in Newcastle. Proximity was a definite advantage in close-knit communities like Cragside.
There was no better way to smoke out a killer than being right on his doorstep."
Book 6 of the DCI Max Ryan series sees he and fiancé staying in a cottage at Cragside in Northumberland in North East England. Naturally their break is interrupted by a sudden death followed by a definite murder. Whilst it's privately-owned in the book, in real life Cragside is owned by the National Trust and as a member, I'm familiar with it, so it was nice to recognise places and scenes. I enjoyed the contained setting, on a rural estate and it is always good to return to the lives of familiar characters including Ryan, Anna, Phillips, MacKenzie, Lowry and newbie Yates. There's mystery, adventure, humour and romance, along with some history of the area. The author's genuine affection for her characters and for the locations she chooses is evident and is what makes this series so popular. Onto book seven, which is Dark Skies, sometime soon.
Ryan scheduled the first briefing of 'OPERATION LIGHTBULB' for five o'clock and approved his rental cottage as an authorised police site, enabling them to use it as a base rather than travelling forty minutes each way to CID Headquarters back in Newcastle. Proximity was a definite advantage in close-knit communities like Cragside.
There was no better way to smoke out a killer than being right on his doorstep."
Book 6 of the DCI Max Ryan series sees he and fiancé staying in a cottage at Cragside in Northumberland in North East England. Naturally their break is interrupted by a sudden death followed by a definite murder. Whilst it's privately-owned in the book, in real life Cragside is owned by the National Trust and as a member, I'm familiar with it, so it was nice to recognise places and scenes. I enjoyed the contained setting, on a rural estate and it is always good to return to the lives of familiar characters including Ryan, Anna, Phillips, MacKenzie, Lowry and newbie Yates. There's mystery, adventure, humour and romance, along with some history of the area. The author's genuine affection for her characters and for the locations she chooses is evident and is what makes this series so popular. Onto book seven, which is Dark Skies, sometime soon.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
southernbookworm's review against another edition
mysterious
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? No
4.5
A cosier book in this series following the more violent grizzly previous ones. A good story line set in a beautiful big house and it’s grounds. The main characters are engaging and thier continuing development from book one has been ben done at the right pace in my view.
The author Louise Ross has once again written a good novel and the ending leads nicely in to what will be book 7.
The author Louise Ross has once again written a good novel and the ending leads nicely in to what will be book 7.
emsyreads's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the book, the slight romance parts, and was one of my favourites in this series.
helen_mitchell_2012's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
steph0611's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
soph_jane_h's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.0