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btpbookclub's review
4.0
This title was previously published as Black by Rose. No Time to Die is book number two in the Eddie Collins series, best read in order but would still read okay as a standalone. This book is much shorter than book one, thankfully… But another belter of a story.
I can see this series is growing stronger and better with each book. It was nice to be back with the familiar characters and hooked into another brilliant story. Another page turner which you can lose yourself in. Gripping, thrilling, suspense filled. This book gets a little more personal for Eddie Collins… I CANT WAIT to continue this series and see what happens in book three.
This series is shaping up to be brilliant! Fast paced and easy to devour. A well deserved four stars, a series I would recommend to you all! A series that I am throughly enjoying. You’re bound to love it too.
I can see this series is growing stronger and better with each book. It was nice to be back with the familiar characters and hooked into another brilliant story. Another page turner which you can lose yourself in. Gripping, thrilling, suspense filled. This book gets a little more personal for Eddie Collins… I CANT WAIT to continue this series and see what happens in book three.
This series is shaping up to be brilliant! Fast paced and easy to devour. A well deserved four stars, a series I would recommend to you all! A series that I am throughly enjoying. You’re bound to love it too.
sarahs_bookish_life's review
4.0
No Time To Die is the second book in the Eddie Collins series. I would probably suggest reading the books in order, although it did read easily enough as a stand alone. I think readers will benefit though from getting to know Eddie better by reading The Third Rule prior to this one.
The story gets off to a good start with a murder happening within the first pages. The death toll doesn't stop there, which, as a crime lover, is always good news when it comes to fiction. I have to admit I struggled slightly at the start as we are introduced to quite a few characters, quite quickly and the story bounces back and forth amongst them. It settles down though of which by then I was fully invested in the story.
It's hard to say too much about this story as there is a certain surprise for Eddie as well as the reader and it plays quite a big part in this story line, making it difficult to say anything without spoiling it for others.
The story deals with various topics, one being domestic abuse, of which does make for uncomfortable reading. The author handles it well though and it certainly had me going through an array of emotions.
Living in Leeds where the books in the series are set, was very much a bonus for me. I could easily visualise all the areas the author describes and it brought the story to life in my head.
No Time To Die is a dark and tense read of which starts off at a steady pace and increases towards the end. If you are looking for something a bit different to the many detective crime novels out there, then the CSI Eddie Collins series will certainly come as a refreshing change.
My thanks to Bloodhound Books and NetGalley for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
The story gets off to a good start with a murder happening within the first pages. The death toll doesn't stop there, which, as a crime lover, is always good news when it comes to fiction. I have to admit I struggled slightly at the start as we are introduced to quite a few characters, quite quickly and the story bounces back and forth amongst them. It settles down though of which by then I was fully invested in the story.
It's hard to say too much about this story as there is a certain surprise for Eddie as well as the reader and it plays quite a big part in this story line, making it difficult to say anything without spoiling it for others.
The story deals with various topics, one being domestic abuse, of which does make for uncomfortable reading. The author handles it well though and it certainly had me going through an array of emotions.
Living in Leeds where the books in the series are set, was very much a bonus for me. I could easily visualise all the areas the author describes and it brought the story to life in my head.
No Time To Die is a dark and tense read of which starts off at a steady pace and increases towards the end. If you are looking for something a bit different to the many detective crime novels out there, then the CSI Eddie Collins series will certainly come as a refreshing change.
My thanks to Bloodhound Books and NetGalley for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
claudia_is_reading's review
4.0
By now, it will come as no surprise that I really like this series, and this book does not disappoint.
An apparent murder/suicide that Eddie believes is a double murder without anyone paying attention to what he has to say is the final drop and he resigns. A new job, old flames that weren't as dead as he thought and a mob-related death are the starting points of this story that will keep you absorbed until the very end.
A recommended read.
An apparent murder/suicide that Eddie believes is a double murder without anyone paying attention to what he has to say is the final drop and he resigns. A new job, old flames that weren't as dead as he thought and a mob-related death are the starting points of this story that will keep you absorbed until the very end.
A recommended read.
jessicamap's review
4.0
Thanks to Bloodhound Books for the free ebook copy in exchange for my honest review! Check out my blog for more about the author.
I’ve enjoyed a couple of other books by Andrew Barrett, so I was excited to jump in on this blog blitz tour! NO TIME TO DIE is book two in the CSI Eddie Collins series, and while it wasn’t too hard to read as a standalone, I definitely feel like I should go back to book one and get to know Eddie better.
As with most books from Bloodhound Books it’s so hard to talk about the plot without ruining some great twists and spoilers! From the very beginning we start this book off with a bang – CSI Eddie Collins finds a dead woman in his home. As if that’s not enough, we get some gangland murders, deep undercover operations, and so much more.
Eddie Collins is a tough, no-nonsense crime scene investigator, but he’s got a sense of humor and some witty remarks to go along with it. We go back and forth within different perspectives and Barrett does a great job pulling you into the investigation. If you’re looking for a quick read and a great crime fiction/thriller, then look no further!
I give this 4/5 stars
I’ve enjoyed a couple of other books by Andrew Barrett, so I was excited to jump in on this blog blitz tour! NO TIME TO DIE is book two in the CSI Eddie Collins series, and while it wasn’t too hard to read as a standalone, I definitely feel like I should go back to book one and get to know Eddie better.
As with most books from Bloodhound Books it’s so hard to talk about the plot without ruining some great twists and spoilers! From the very beginning we start this book off with a bang – CSI Eddie Collins finds a dead woman in his home. As if that’s not enough, we get some gangland murders, deep undercover operations, and so much more.
Eddie Collins is a tough, no-nonsense crime scene investigator, but he’s got a sense of humor and some witty remarks to go along with it. We go back and forth within different perspectives and Barrett does a great job pulling you into the investigation. If you’re looking for a quick read and a great crime fiction/thriller, then look no further!
I give this 4/5 stars
nietzschesghost's review
4.0
"No Time To Die" is the second book in the Eddie Collins series by crime writer Andrew Barrett. Having thoroughly enjoyed the first book entitled "The Third Rule", I wanted to continue with this entertaining and interesting series. This was originally released under the title "Black By Rose" published in July 2013. Although I feel this would work as a stand alone it would be advantageous to be privy to Eddie's development and background - information that was revealed in the first book.
I really love this series! You are landed right into the middle of the action in the first pages when poor Eddie discovers a dead body in his home. I did struggle a little at the beginning as there were quite a few characters introduced to us and the POV changes between them. You do get used to it though and once you do it's a sterling and fascinating rollercoaster ride. I particularly enjoy the forensics and how they are involved in helping to solve the case. I am a big fan of Eddie as a character, he doesn't take any bull from anyone and his tenacity is to be admired. He has a great sense of humour and there are lots of witty comments made by him throughout the book.
This is a fabulous read that will keep you turning the pages. Once I grasped the characters I was fully invested in the storyline and what the conclusion would eventually be. This is a refreshing take on the crime fiction genre using the CSI tag to intrigue potential readers. There is plenty of tension which Barrett ratchets up significantly towards the end of the book. I look forward to continuing my love affair with this series in book three.
Many thanks to Bloodhound Books for an ARC. I was not required to post a review and all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
I really love this series! You are landed right into the middle of the action in the first pages when poor Eddie discovers a dead body in his home. I did struggle a little at the beginning as there were quite a few characters introduced to us and the POV changes between them. You do get used to it though and once you do it's a sterling and fascinating rollercoaster ride. I particularly enjoy the forensics and how they are involved in helping to solve the case. I am a big fan of Eddie as a character, he doesn't take any bull from anyone and his tenacity is to be admired. He has a great sense of humour and there are lots of witty comments made by him throughout the book.
This is a fabulous read that will keep you turning the pages. Once I grasped the characters I was fully invested in the storyline and what the conclusion would eventually be. This is a refreshing take on the crime fiction genre using the CSI tag to intrigue potential readers. There is plenty of tension which Barrett ratchets up significantly towards the end of the book. I look forward to continuing my love affair with this series in book three.
Many thanks to Bloodhound Books for an ARC. I was not required to post a review and all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
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