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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
Dark is the Grave is book 1 in the DCI Duncan Bone series by TG Reid. It is released on 1 July and is available to pre-order now. The book opens with PC Hazel Garvey having her drink spiked, being abducted and then buried alive – and that is just in the prologue. On Duncan’s previous case he was left badly injured and is still on sick leave due to the bomb blast from that time. On receiving an envelope in the mail, with a USB inside containing a very disturbing video, he is called back to work. Duncan has some shaky moments as things get on top of him and his ability is called into question. However, he is determined to see it through to the end. I really like the characters – Mullens (who provides quite a bit of humour), Walker, Harper, Baxter and the DCI Gallacher. I read the novella What Hides Beneath, which introduces the characters, when I signed up to TG Reid’s website. It was a good read too. A great read and I look forward to reading more when they are released.
Brave, smart but out of the box and PTSD DCI is returning to work, probably too soon- ✔️
The estranged wife who probably still loves him and the kid he wants to see more often- ✔️
Powerful people want his bosses to stop his investigation ✔️
The team is behind him but it costs them ✔️
The villain turns out to be - close, super smart and vengeful ✔️
Of course villain is going after his wife/kid
The estranged wife who probably still loves him and the kid he wants to see more often- ✔️
Powerful people want his bosses to stop his investigation ✔️
The team is behind him but it costs them ✔️
The villain turns out to be - close, super smart and vengeful ✔️
Of course villain is going after his wife/kid
DCI Duncan Bone is on sick leave after being caught in an explosion that killed the Peek-a-Boo killer, who murdered three cops. But Bone has to return to work when a copycat killer starts sending him messages.
This is an absolutely cracking debut police procedural by T G Reid, set among Scotland’s Campsie Fells. It ticked all the right boxes for me and had me hooked right from the start. The writing is superb; it is well plotted and perfectly paced. The use of the Scottish vernacular gave the book a real sense of location, even though I had to look up some words! (heid-the-baw, hooz of the arse, but ‘n’ ben)
DCI Bone is an interesting and likeable character. He’s a dedidated copper with problems in his personal life. I also liked his team, who we got to know a little as the book progressed. There were several twists and turns, and I tried to work out who the copycat was. The clues were there but I failed miserably! The climax of the book was thrilling, and I couldn’t help a little smile of satisfaction at the very end!
If you’re a crime thriller fan then this is a must read book. Trust me! Can’t wait to meet DCI Bone and his colleagues again in the next one.
This is an absolutely cracking debut police procedural by T G Reid, set among Scotland’s Campsie Fells. It ticked all the right boxes for me and had me hooked right from the start. The writing is superb; it is well plotted and perfectly paced. The use of the Scottish vernacular gave the book a real sense of location, even though I had to look up some words! (heid-the-baw, hooz of the arse, but ‘n’ ben)
DCI Bone is an interesting and likeable character. He’s a dedidated copper with problems in his personal life. I also liked his team, who we got to know a little as the book progressed. There were several twists and turns, and I tried to work out who the copycat was. The clues were there but I failed miserably! The climax of the book was thrilling, and I couldn’t help a little smile of satisfaction at the very end!
If you’re a crime thriller fan then this is a must read book. Trust me! Can’t wait to meet DCI Bone and his colleagues again in the next one.
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The author does a good job with the plot, developing characters and moving the story at a good pace but loses it a little at the end with a couple of unbelievable twists.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
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:
Complicated
The first in a new crime series, this book introduces us to DCI Duncan Bone. He suffers from PTSD after almost being killed during his last case, the Peek-A-Boo murders. When a copycat killing takes place, he’s called back in to try and solve it. Although still suffering he takes it on, whilst driving a 1974 Saab.
This book lays the foundations for a series that I will certainly be looking out for. There is a good supporting cast of characters that I’m sure will develop as time goes on.
The plot moves along at a nice pace and you can feel it quickening as you progress into the narrative. It keeps the suspense and makes you want to read further. The use of colloquialisms make it feel very real.
I would recommend this book for anyone who enjoys crime thrillers, especially those with a Scottish angle.
I was given a copy in return for a fair and independent review.
This book lays the foundations for a series that I will certainly be looking out for. There is a good supporting cast of characters that I’m sure will develop as time goes on.
The plot moves along at a nice pace and you can feel it quickening as you progress into the narrative. It keeps the suspense and makes you want to read further. The use of colloquialisms make it feel very real.
I would recommend this book for anyone who enjoys crime thrillers, especially those with a Scottish angle.
I was given a copy in return for a fair and independent review.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced