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bookber's review against another edition
4.0
Another fab book by Katerina Diamond for her DS Imogen Grey/Adrian Miles series!
My favourite part about this book was the dark academia/cult-like atmosphere, which I think is perfect for this time of year. It also included a character from book 1 who I loved, which also brought with it the graphic violence which characterised the first book.
Again, there's not much to be said without spoiling all the previous books but I love how binge-able this series is. Saying that, I didn't find this book as shocking as the previous instalments and I felt it wrapped up a bit too quickly. Nevertheless, I still really enjoy this series and I like the direction it is going in.
My favourite part about this book was the dark academia/cult-like atmosphere, which I think is perfect for this time of year. It also included a character from book 1 who I loved, which also brought with it the graphic violence which characterised the first book.
Again, there's not much to be said without spoiling all the previous books but I love how binge-able this series is. Saying that, I didn't find this book as shocking as the previous instalments and I felt it wrapped up a bit too quickly. Nevertheless, I still really enjoy this series and I like the direction it is going in.
shieldsy09's review against another edition
5.0
I actually don’t know where to begin!
This was a very much awaited 5th book of the DS Imogen Grey series for me which definitely delivered and then some!!!
I don’t want to give too much away but was absolutely thrilled with a return within book.
This book is so well and cleverly written with its twists and turns that it honestly had me gripped from the first page.
The journey of this plot is very unique and is like nothing I have read before which definitely defines this series from other crime thrillers.
I love the development of the characters especially Imogen and Adrian throughout each of the books in the series but the propensity to identify with all characters is actually remarkable!
Thank you Kat for such a remarkable and memorable book 😊
This was a very much awaited 5th book of the DS Imogen Grey series for me which definitely delivered and then some!!!
I don’t want to give too much away but was absolutely thrilled with a return within book.
This book is so well and cleverly written with its twists and turns that it honestly had me gripped from the first page.
The journey of this plot is very unique and is like nothing I have read before which definitely defines this series from other crime thrillers.
I love the development of the characters especially Imogen and Adrian throughout each of the books in the series but the propensity to identify with all characters is actually remarkable!
Thank you Kat for such a remarkable and memorable book 😊
lianareadsblog's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars
What a gripping story!
Even if it's the first book that I've read by the author, I felt in love with the writing and characters.
The story is so gripping and heartbreaking at times, it's fast paced, has a lot of twists and turns that will keep you guessing with every page turned till the end, the chemistry and feelings can be felt so real between Imogen and Adrian. I must admit that I was surprised to read so much about their relationship and how they grow through all the events that will put their trust and attention into the cases they have to solve.
I liked that we get more points of view from different characters and that I couldn't guess who was the real killer until the end was the epitome of the story for me as that's the most important thing that I'm looking forward in a crime thriller.
I'll definitely recommend this story to my book friends and will check out the other books from the author.
What a gripping story!
Even if it's the first book that I've read by the author, I felt in love with the writing and characters.
The story is so gripping and heartbreaking at times, it's fast paced, has a lot of twists and turns that will keep you guessing with every page turned till the end, the chemistry and feelings can be felt so real between Imogen and Adrian. I must admit that I was surprised to read so much about their relationship and how they grow through all the events that will put their trust and attention into the cases they have to solve.
I liked that we get more points of view from different characters and that I couldn't guess who was the real killer until the end was the epitome of the story for me as that's the most important thing that I'm looking forward in a crime thriller.
I'll definitely recommend this story to my book friends and will check out the other books from the author.
mandylovestoread's review against another edition
4.0
"sometimes the past comes back to kill you" Truth or Die is book 5 in the DS Imogen Grey series. While this can be read as a stand alone I would highly suggest you read the previous books to get the history of this team. As always Katerina Diamond has written a great police procedural with graphic murders and a complicated story. This time there is also a lot going on in the lives of the detectives. It is an enthralling read that I powered through wanting to see how it was going to end.
The bodies are piling up at Exeter University. Grey and Miles are called to the horrific scene of the murder of a professor in his rooms. He seems to be an innocent man, well liked and popular. Who would want him dead and why? And this is not the first - or last murder of people involved with the university. It is a race against time to stop the killer before the strike again.
Thanks to Avon Books UK and Netgalley for my advanced copy of this book to read. All opinions are my own and are in no way biased.
The bodies are piling up at Exeter University. Grey and Miles are called to the horrific scene of the murder of a professor in his rooms. He seems to be an innocent man, well liked and popular. Who would want him dead and why? And this is not the first - or last murder of people involved with the university. It is a race against time to stop the killer before the strike again.
Thanks to Avon Books UK and Netgalley for my advanced copy of this book to read. All opinions are my own and are in no way biased.
philomath_in_phila's review against another edition
4.0
I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review.
Truth or Die is the 5th book in the D.S. Imogen Grey series by Katerina Diamond. I did not realize it was part of a series until I was finished reading it. Reading the earlier books may help with understanding the characters and their behavior better, but it is not necessary. This book can stand alone.
DS Imogen Grey and DS Adrian Miles are partners who are very close in work and out. There is an attraction between them which is a storyline throughout the book and, according to reviewers on Goodreads, has been a slow-building theme woven throughout the entire series. However, the main storyline is the case they are investigating, the brutal murder of a college professor.
The cover has a warning indicating this is not for the faint-hearted. This is a fast-paced police procedural novel that is also a violent, dark, and graphic read. These scenes are not part of the book for mere shock value. They enhance the story and our understanding of the killer's thoughts and actions.
A 6th book is not listed on Goodreads, but I will be looking for it. In the meantime, I do plan to read the series from the beginning.
This 200-word review was published on Philomathinphila.com on 7/30/19.
Truth or Die is the 5th book in the D.S. Imogen Grey series by Katerina Diamond. I did not realize it was part of a series until I was finished reading it. Reading the earlier books may help with understanding the characters and their behavior better, but it is not necessary. This book can stand alone.
DS Imogen Grey and DS Adrian Miles are partners who are very close in work and out. There is an attraction between them which is a storyline throughout the book and, according to reviewers on Goodreads, has been a slow-building theme woven throughout the entire series. However, the main storyline is the case they are investigating, the brutal murder of a college professor.
The cover has a warning indicating this is not for the faint-hearted. This is a fast-paced police procedural novel that is also a violent, dark, and graphic read. These scenes are not part of the book for mere shock value. They enhance the story and our understanding of the killer's thoughts and actions.
A 6th book is not listed on Goodreads, but I will be looking for it. In the meantime, I do plan to read the series from the beginning.
This 200-word review was published on Philomathinphila.com on 7/30/19.
kirsty147's review against another edition
1.0
Read the previous four and tolerated the writing style. The over-use of character names, the clipped dialogue, the predictability ... all here again and worse. If I didn't know otherwise I would have thought this was the work of a debut author.
henriettels's review against another edition
4.0
D. S. Imogen Grey is back and this time the murder investigations brings them to a University and it seems like both students and professors are involved but no one are willing to talk. It's a complicated case and suddenly a suspect from a previous case re-emerges and the work relationship between Imogen and Adrian is tested yet again.
I've quite enjoyed this series so far and Truth or Die didn't disappoint. There were a lot of twists and turns and I was still guessing who the murderer was until the end. This being said The Promise still remains my favourite in this series.
I would recommend reading the previous books in the series before reading this in order to appreciate it fully.
I've quite enjoyed this series so far and Truth or Die didn't disappoint. There were a lot of twists and turns and I was still guessing who the murderer was until the end. This being said The Promise still remains my favourite in this series.
I would recommend reading the previous books in the series before reading this in order to appreciate it fully.
miss_red's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0