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Dead End Street: Heartstopping conclusion to this gritty Newcastle-set trilogy by Trevor Wood
thechemicaldetective's review against another edition
5.0
Things are looking up for Jimmy when he’s offered a job with accommodation.
But he’s not quite ready to leave life on the streets.
Gadge is in trouble, accused of murder. Jimmy wants to help. Deano and Dog tag along. But the deeper they delve into Gadge’s past, the tighter the net closes in.
A new probation officer ups the stakes, determined to put Jimmy back in jail at the first hint of a parole violation. But Jimmy is a man with a PhD in loyalty and an allergic reaction to injustice.
Amidst nasty villains, reliably hapless sidekicks, incompetent authorities, Jimmy is a ray of good-natured, wise-cracking sunshine and just what the doctor ordered.
But he’s not quite ready to leave life on the streets.
Gadge is in trouble, accused of murder. Jimmy wants to help. Deano and Dog tag along. But the deeper they delve into Gadge’s past, the tighter the net closes in.
A new probation officer ups the stakes, determined to put Jimmy back in jail at the first hint of a parole violation. But Jimmy is a man with a PhD in loyalty and an allergic reaction to injustice.
Amidst nasty villains, reliably hapless sidekicks, incompetent authorities, Jimmy is a ray of good-natured, wise-cracking sunshine and just what the doctor ordered.
nicjohnston's review against another edition
4.0
A thoroughly enjoyable 4.5* and fitting end to the Jimmy Mullen trilogy.
Trevor Wood’s Dead End Street is the third and final instalment with Jimmy Mullen and his friends from the Pit Stop.
We rejoin Jimmy in a sweet spot. He has a job, a flat and a good relationship with his daughter. However, the homeless in Newcastle are under threat from vigilantes who are whipping up support on social media. When Gadge gets caught in a melee, he lands in Durham Prison, reliant on Jimmy to unfurl what has happened and to take on the grittier side of the city.
A good trilogy brings a satisfying end but always leaves you slightly bereft. This is no exception. Jimmy, Gadge, Deano and the wider characters are a delight. The plot zips along and everything is held together tightly by the relationships and the dialogue. That many of the characters have difficult back stories and have spent time on the streets is not a trite hook, it is weaved sympathetically throughout the series, no doubt as this is a cause close to the author’s heart (as noted in the acknowledgements). There is also the added bonus of the Newcastle setting for anyone familiar with the North East. It would work well as a stand-alone but inevitably starting at the end will reveal plot lines from earlier books.
Thanks to Quercus and Netgalley for an ARC. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this book (and series). I’ve already persuaded someone to pre-order!
Trevor Wood’s Dead End Street is the third and final instalment with Jimmy Mullen and his friends from the Pit Stop.
We rejoin Jimmy in a sweet spot. He has a job, a flat and a good relationship with his daughter. However, the homeless in Newcastle are under threat from vigilantes who are whipping up support on social media. When Gadge gets caught in a melee, he lands in Durham Prison, reliant on Jimmy to unfurl what has happened and to take on the grittier side of the city.
A good trilogy brings a satisfying end but always leaves you slightly bereft. This is no exception. Jimmy, Gadge, Deano and the wider characters are a delight. The plot zips along and everything is held together tightly by the relationships and the dialogue. That many of the characters have difficult back stories and have spent time on the streets is not a trite hook, it is weaved sympathetically throughout the series, no doubt as this is a cause close to the author’s heart (as noted in the acknowledgements). There is also the added bonus of the Newcastle setting for anyone familiar with the North East. It would work well as a stand-alone but inevitably starting at the end will reveal plot lines from earlier books.
Thanks to Quercus and Netgalley for an ARC. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this book (and series). I’ve already persuaded someone to pre-order!
floorflawless's review against another edition
3.0
You can easily read it as a standalone, but probably more satisfying if you read the other ones too.
I might go and read the previous books as well now I have read this one. It took me some time to get used to the writing style, but in the end it got easier and I flew through the last 150-ish pages. Whilst Jimmy is the key character in the series, Gadge is the main character this story is build around. It was interesting to get to see some bits of his past as well.
Can Gadge be proven innocent and can Jimmy get him out of jail? You have to read it yourself to know that ;)
I might go and read the previous books as well now I have read this one. It took me some time to get used to the writing style, but in the end it got easier and I flew through the last 150-ish pages. Whilst Jimmy is the key character in the series, Gadge is the main character this story is build around. It was interesting to get to see some bits of his past as well.
Can Gadge be proven innocent and can Jimmy get him out of jail? You have to read it yourself to know that ;)
annarella's review against another edition
5.0
This series became a favorite and I'm a bit sad to let Jimmy go.
This is the best instalment, a brilliant book that balance gritty moments with some funny moments.
The plot is gripping, twisty and kept me reading.
There's a lot going on and we get to know Jimmy's story.
I loved this series and love d this book.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
This is the best instalment, a brilliant book that balance gritty moments with some funny moments.
The plot is gripping, twisty and kept me reading.
There's a lot going on and we get to know Jimmy's story.
I loved this series and love d this book.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
cassiecat's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Sherlock Homeless hangs up his hat
#3 in the Jimmy Mullen trilogy
Jimmy’s nick name is Sherlock Homeless given to him by the forces self help group. Sadly this is the last one.
Jimmy takes a leave of absence from his job to help clear Gadget who has been charged with murder after being beaten himself, he is left in close proximity of a badly beaten body with the murder weapon in his hand and the victims blood on him
Jimmy seeks out answers from talking to the homeless community trying to track down others who have been victims of recent beatings. He also gets involved with a notorious gangster, putting his freedom at risk.
In this book we find out more about Gadge’s back story.
The main characters are just so likeable, and very engaging. I was invested in their lives. They are fiercely loyal to each other.
I had to smile when Deano mixed up 2 rhetorical questions. He comes out with some humorous quips.
There are several threads which gives a constant stream of interest.
It’s moving too. It’s another great read.
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