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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
Having an irrational fear of birds (completely ridiculous, I know), this book was totally creeping me out at the beginning and I thought I had stumbled into a horror story rather than a crime procedural set in Liverpool. Once I got into chapter 2 and the perspective changed to the introduction of the protagonist, DS Nathan Cody, I was laughing out loud at the wry humor and managed to calm my nerves. By then I was also totally hooked. This really was unputdownable. It is the first book in a new British crime series and I'm hoping David Jackson is a fast writer because I would love to find out how Nathan's story continues.
Nathan is quite a mess. Pretty standard for crime fiction these days, but the way David Jackson develops this character and gradually reveals more and more about Nathan's background and history is brilliant. The interactions between Nathan and the other characters in this book were great and often provided some light relief from what is a very intense, dark and emotional plot. As far as a summary is concerned, I am only going to reveal that a serial killer who is murdering members of the police force is being hunted by Nathan and his team. I was utterly stunned when the who and in particular, the why, was revealed. I would have never predicted the connection. Intelligently plotted and very well written, DS Nathan Cody, DC Megan Webley and their boss, DCI Stella Blunt, could easily establish themselves as one of my favorite police procedural teams.
Highly recommended for all readers of British crime fiction who like suspenseful, clever stories with extremely well-drawn characters.
Many thanks to Bonnier Publishing for providing me with an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The audio version is read by Jonathan Keeble who skillfully uses a variety of British accents and really knows how to increase the creep and suspense factor by adjusting the speed of the narration or inserting a brief pause. Perfect narration that brings all the characters to life.
Nathan is quite a mess. Pretty standard for crime fiction these days, but the way David Jackson develops this character and gradually reveals more and more about Nathan's background and history is brilliant. The interactions between Nathan and the other characters in this book were great and often provided some light relief from what is a very intense, dark and emotional plot. As far as a summary is concerned, I am only going to reveal that a serial killer who is murdering members of the police force is being hunted by Nathan and his team. I was utterly stunned when the who and in particular, the why, was revealed. I would have never predicted the connection. Intelligently plotted and very well written, DS Nathan Cody, DC Megan Webley and their boss, DCI Stella Blunt, could easily establish themselves as one of my favorite police procedural teams.
Highly recommended for all readers of British crime fiction who like suspenseful, clever stories with extremely well-drawn characters.
Many thanks to Bonnier Publishing for providing me with an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The audio version is read by Jonathan Keeble who skillfully uses a variety of British accents and really knows how to increase the creep and suspense factor by adjusting the speed of the narration or inserting a brief pause. Perfect narration that brings all the characters to life.
I enjoyed this. A police whodunnit set in Liverpool. Suspenseful and gripping. I look forward to reading more in the series.
I got this book as part of my first box from @aboxofstories. I often judge books by their cover before reading the blurb for an author that I haven't read before. I don't know if I would have picked up the book before but I am glad that I received this book!
I loved the progression and desperation experienced by the killer and the way Nathan battles with his personal struggles throughout. I didn't make the connection with the birds but this may have been due to my lack of knowledge on Liverpool.
I enjoyed the book and will definitely be picking up the next book in the series. I want to know what happens with all the characters but especially between Nathan and Megan.
I would recommend this book.
I loved the progression and desperation experienced by the killer and the way Nathan battles with his personal struggles throughout. I didn't make the connection with the birds but this may have been due to my lack of knowledge on Liverpool.
I enjoyed the book and will definitely be picking up the next book in the series. I want to know what happens with all the characters but especially between Nathan and Megan.
I would recommend this book.
Home alone at night, in Liverpool, the persistent tapping on the door and window makes her check outside. A raven, but then the killer attacks.
D.S. Nathan Cody is recovering from an undercover job gone wrong and when another police officer is killed it's realised that they are not random killings but police officers who are being targeted. But why. For me an okay read.
A NetGalley book.
D.S. Nathan Cody is recovering from an undercover job gone wrong and when another police officer is killed it's realised that they are not random killings but police officers who are being targeted. But why. For me an okay read.
A NetGalley book.
Well… Where to begin?!
I have to thank Sarah at By The Letter Book Reviews for her raving about this book! I bumped it up because she was so excited by it! I was NOT disappointed!!
A Tapping at my Door starts off with a brilliantly creepy opening, and to be honest, I was a little freaked out. Birds are evil!!! Without fail they make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up when they’re used in contexts like this!
David Jackson has a lovely writing style. It’s easy to follow and it flows really well throughout the book. I liked how the chapters were also relatively short, because when events pick up the pace in the book you are flipping the page like a good thing trying to keep up!
A Tapping at my Door is a really well plotted crime thriller. I’m pretty sure I also may have a small crush on DS Nathan Cody:) , he’s just a brilliant character. I can see him being developed really well if this turns into a long series.
I absolutely loved this book. It’s a brilliant intro to David Jackson, as he’s already an established author with his Detective Callum Doyle series. Which, naturally, I’ve purchased more than one to add to my TBR. I can’t believe I’ve not read anything by him before now!!!
A Tapping at my Door is a superbly written crime thriller. It is full of action, with some brilliantly drawn characters thrown into the mix. I cannot recommend it highly enough and I gave it 5 stars on Goodreads. It kept me reading late into the night. It was released this week and you can purchase a copy by clicking the link below:
I have to thank Sarah at By The Letter Book Reviews for her raving about this book! I bumped it up because she was so excited by it! I was NOT disappointed!!
A Tapping at my Door starts off with a brilliantly creepy opening, and to be honest, I was a little freaked out. Birds are evil!!! Without fail they make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up when they’re used in contexts like this!
David Jackson has a lovely writing style. It’s easy to follow and it flows really well throughout the book. I liked how the chapters were also relatively short, because when events pick up the pace in the book you are flipping the page like a good thing trying to keep up!
A Tapping at my Door is a really well plotted crime thriller. I’m pretty sure I also may have a small crush on DS Nathan Cody:) , he’s just a brilliant character. I can see him being developed really well if this turns into a long series.
I absolutely loved this book. It’s a brilliant intro to David Jackson, as he’s already an established author with his Detective Callum Doyle series. Which, naturally, I’ve purchased more than one to add to my TBR. I can’t believe I’ve not read anything by him before now!!!
A Tapping at my Door is a superbly written crime thriller. It is full of action, with some brilliantly drawn characters thrown into the mix. I cannot recommend it highly enough and I gave it 5 stars on Goodreads. It kept me reading late into the night. It was released this week and you can purchase a copy by clicking the link below:
3.5. i always get a bit miffed when the mystery is solved and its then clear that i could never do it bc i didnt have all info (this time, about something that happened in england years ago like...........)
I found this to be a pretty standard police procedural. Definitely kept me listening to find out what happened, but didn't stand out. I didn't feel especially attached to Nathan Cody, so I don't think I'm likely to continue this series. Great narration by Jonathan Keeble on the audiobook.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Well… Where to begin?!
I have to thank Sarah at By The Letter Book Reviews for her raving about this book! I bumped it up because she was so excited by it! I was NOT disappointed!!
A Tapping at my Door starts off with a brilliantly creepy opening, and to be honest, I was a little freaked out. Birds are evil!!! Without fail they make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up when they’re used in contexts like this!
David Jackson has a lovely writing style. It’s easy to follow and it flows really well throughout the book. I liked how the chapters were also relatively short, because when events pick up the pace in the book you are flipping the page like a good thing trying to keep up!
A Tapping at my Door is a really well plotted crime thriller. I’m pretty sure I also may have a small crush on DS Nathan Cody:) , he’s just a brilliant character. I can see him being developed really well if this turns into a long series.
I absolutely loved this book. It’s a brilliant intro to David Jackson, as he’s already an established author with his Detective Callum Doyle series. Which, naturally, I’ve purchased more than one to add to my TBR. I can’t believe I’ve not read anything by him before now!!!
A Tapping at my Door is a superbly written crime thriller. It is full of action, with some brilliantly drawn characters thrown into the mix. I cannot recommend it highly enough and I gave it 5 stars on Goodreads. It kept me reading late into the night. It was released this week and you can purchase a copy by clicking the link below:
I have to thank Sarah at By The Letter Book Reviews for her raving about this book! I bumped it up because she was so excited by it! I was NOT disappointed!!
A Tapping at my Door starts off with a brilliantly creepy opening, and to be honest, I was a little freaked out. Birds are evil!!! Without fail they make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up when they’re used in contexts like this!
David Jackson has a lovely writing style. It’s easy to follow and it flows really well throughout the book. I liked how the chapters were also relatively short, because when events pick up the pace in the book you are flipping the page like a good thing trying to keep up!
A Tapping at my Door is a really well plotted crime thriller. I’m pretty sure I also may have a small crush on DS Nathan Cody:) , he’s just a brilliant character. I can see him being developed really well if this turns into a long series.
I absolutely loved this book. It’s a brilliant intro to David Jackson, as he’s already an established author with his Detective Callum Doyle series. Which, naturally, I’ve purchased more than one to add to my TBR. I can’t believe I’ve not read anything by him before now!!!
A Tapping at my Door is a superbly written crime thriller. It is full of action, with some brilliantly drawn characters thrown into the mix. I cannot recommend it highly enough and I gave it 5 stars on Goodreads. It kept me reading late into the night. It was released this week and you can purchase a copy by clicking the link below: