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evelynkeogh's review against another edition
4.0
Książka wciągająca choć trochę przewidywalna, zaskoczyła mnie kilka razy. Z całą pewnością sięgnę po dalsze losy policjantek Alex King i Chloe Lane! Polecam, zwłaszcza dla kogoś, kto lubi kryminał.
blood_rose_books's review
3.0
In her debut novel Victoria Jenkins introduces Detective King and Constable Lane and a deadly killer:
Detective Alex King and Constable Chloe Lane are assigned to horrific murder of a woman found in the water, bound hands, fingernails missing, clear signs of torture. The victims is a woman with a troubled past but King and Lane can not find any enemies or reason for her to be targeted. Then another body is found in the water and King and Lane find a disturbing connection between the two. But Lane is distracted, she is pursuing a historical case that is personal to her and is she is not careful she could not only lose her job but her life too.
This was a good debut novel and I really appreciated Jenkins writing style. I also enjoyed that she decided to take on a lot by have two cases interwoven in the narrative. However, overall I did not have that edge of my seat feeling or thrills that I was expecting while reading this book. The mystery was well thought out and executed but just not that interesting at times, in that it seemed like it had all been done before.
I liked that it was two female officers that were partners as this is against the norm for some reason. A lot of the books that have a female detective lead are normally portrayed as not easy to work with, going against authority but don't worry they have a male counterpart to smooth things over as this is normally a male dominated profession (honestly, some of my favourite authors in this genre have this and it took this book for me to realize that). So I appreciated the fact that Jenkins had two female police officers that at one point or another are looking out for the other one and don't have the judgement against them for being female. It was also interesting to see some of the sexism that came out with regards to Lane's past.
I felt that there was a previous book to this that explained more of King and Lane's history together. You can tell throughout their conversions in this book that this is not the first case that they have worked together and while Lane may be the rookie/new recruit on the team she did not have that rookie feel to her character. Additionally, King made statements about how Lane was not up to usual professionalism which also made it appear that they had worked sometime together.
I'm going to continue on with this series as I really did enjoy King and Lane's relationship and I think that Jenkins has a great ability to tell a good mystery story I just hope there is something a bit less farther from the norm next time around.
Enjoy!!!
Detective Alex King and Constable Chloe Lane are assigned to horrific murder of a woman found in the water, bound hands, fingernails missing, clear signs of torture. The victims is a woman with a troubled past but King and Lane can not find any enemies or reason for her to be targeted. Then another body is found in the water and King and Lane find a disturbing connection between the two. But Lane is distracted, she is pursuing a historical case that is personal to her and is she is not careful she could not only lose her job but her life too.
This was a good debut novel and I really appreciated Jenkins writing style. I also enjoyed that she decided to take on a lot by have two cases interwoven in the narrative. However, overall I did not have that edge of my seat feeling or thrills that I was expecting while reading this book. The mystery was well thought out and executed but just not that interesting at times, in that it seemed like it had all been done before.
I liked that it was two female officers that were partners as this is against the norm for some reason. A lot of the books that have a female detective lead are normally portrayed as not easy to work with, going against authority but don't worry they have a male counterpart to smooth things over as this is normally a male dominated profession (honestly, some of my favourite authors in this genre have this and it took this book for me to realize that). So I appreciated the fact that Jenkins had two female police officers that at one point or another are looking out for the other one and don't have the judgement against them for being female. It was also interesting to see some of the sexism that came out with regards to Lane's past.
I felt that there was a previous book to this that explained more of King and Lane's history together. You can tell throughout their conversions in this book that this is not the first case that they have worked together and while Lane may be the rookie/new recruit on the team she did not have that rookie feel to her character. Additionally, King made statements about how Lane was not up to usual professionalism which also made it appear that they had worked sometime together.
I'm going to continue on with this series as I really did enjoy King and Lane's relationship and I think that Jenkins has a great ability to tell a good mystery story I just hope there is something a bit less farther from the norm next time around.
Enjoy!!!
ankhamun's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this new murder mystery. I found it through a kindle sale and was able to snag it for a really low price. I'm so glad I tried it as now I want to read book 2! I'm very happy to have a new mystery author to read who also focuses on two leading female characters.
cheryl59's review
5.0
A fabulous read, great characters, good fast paced story line, I can't wait for the next book from this author.
elvang's review
3.0
Two detectives, DI Alex King and her partner and new recruit DC Chloe Lane investigate the brutal murder of a young woman found days after her death washed up on a riverbank. The evidence points to sadistic torture. When another woman goes missing the detectives discover that she and the original victim share one thing in common. Both attended the same support group. It is up to Alex and Chloe to hunt down this killer before more women become victims.
Okay, I promised myself I would stop reading books with the word “Girl” in the title. The thriller genre is filled with authors cashing in on the popularity of The Girl on the Train. The book addict in me saw this first book in a series published by Bookouture, my favourite publisher in this genre and I had to have a look.
Like all new series, time spent on worldbuilding and character development is expected. Alex King has been a DI for several years and is a capable investigator although she does spend a lot of time second guessing herself. Unlike many lead detectives, Alex is a team player and not a rogue officer out to solve her crimes on gallons of coffee and little sleep. She also has an unusual relationship with her ex-husband. DC Chloe Lane is an enigma. DI King believes her to be a brilliant young detective yet for the majority of the novel Chloe is distracted and detached, adding little to the ongoing investigation. She is all consumed with her own personal agenda, one which she reveals with reluctance to her boss. Getting to know the inner turmoil in our two lead detectives slows the progress of the murder investigation to a crawl. Few clues are dished out and interviews with suspects are some of the weakest scenes in the novel.
Patience by the reader is rewarded once the groundwork has been established. The reasons behind Chloe’s actions become clear and the murder investigation ends with a satisfying adrenalin rush. This case may not be as complex as other books in this genre but clues to solving the crime are there for the detectives (and readers) to uncover once they pull their collective heads out of the sand.
3 Stars for this debut novel and an author who shows a lot of potential. Looking forward to more books starring detectives King and Lane.
ARC received with thanks from Bookouture via NetGalley for review.
Okay, I promised myself I would stop reading books with the word “Girl” in the title. The thriller genre is filled with authors cashing in on the popularity of The Girl on the Train. The book addict in me saw this first book in a series published by Bookouture, my favourite publisher in this genre and I had to have a look.
Like all new series, time spent on worldbuilding and character development is expected. Alex King has been a DI for several years and is a capable investigator although she does spend a lot of time second guessing herself. Unlike many lead detectives, Alex is a team player and not a rogue officer out to solve her crimes on gallons of coffee and little sleep. She also has an unusual relationship with her ex-husband. DC Chloe Lane is an enigma. DI King believes her to be a brilliant young detective yet for the majority of the novel Chloe is distracted and detached, adding little to the ongoing investigation. She is all consumed with her own personal agenda, one which she reveals with reluctance to her boss. Getting to know the inner turmoil in our two lead detectives slows the progress of the murder investigation to a crawl. Few clues are dished out and interviews with suspects are some of the weakest scenes in the novel.
Patience by the reader is rewarded once the groundwork has been established. The reasons behind Chloe’s actions become clear and the murder investigation ends with a satisfying adrenalin rush. This case may not be as complex as other books in this genre but clues to solving the crime are there for the detectives (and readers) to uncover once they pull their collective heads out of the sand.
3 Stars for this debut novel and an author who shows a lot of potential. Looking forward to more books starring detectives King and Lane.
ARC received with thanks from Bookouture via NetGalley for review.
mickysbookworm's review against another edition
4.0
A good start to a detective series. I’m looking forward to seeing what happens to Chloe and Alex next.
A believable thriller. Everything you need. Deaths. Twists. And the unexpected.
A believable thriller. Everything you need. Deaths. Twists. And the unexpected.
clair_82's review
4.0
Well this is certainly a solid and extremely promising start to a new police procedural series featuring two fantastic female detectives! I was first drawn to this book after seeing that fabulous cover (Bookouture certainly have a way with cover art!) and added to the ever-groaning TBR when I read the blurb.
The Girls in the Water introduces us to DI Alex King and DC Chloe Lane. Alex is in her forties, an experienced detective but is trying to put her life back together after a few difficult years in her personal life, Chloe is in her twenties, relatively new to the job and the team but the women have instantly built up mutual respect and rapport despite their apparent differences. I think they are more alike than either of them realises!
Alex and Chloe are investigating the murder of a young woman whose body has been found in the water in a local park, shortly afterwards another young woman goes missing and ends up in a similar watery grave – too much coincidence?!
Alex and the team are immersed within the investigation but Chloe is distracted by something from her past. She opens up to Alex who promises to help once this case is over but Chloe cannot leave it, not helped by the emails taunting her progress.
The prologue sets the tone for the book which is chilling! I thoroughly enjoyed the pace of the book, and whilst we were being introduced to new characters, this didn’t detract from the investigations. Victoria Jenkins has seamlessly woven together the formal investigation and the private investigation that Chloe is doing on the side – I enjoyed seeing both the professional and personal sides of both protagonists.
Throughout the book, the tension is aided by the first person accounts of the kidnapped women leading up to their untimely deaths which provides a different side to the narrative and gives an insight into the mind of the killer.
I am pleased to see that Jenkins is writing book 2 as this is one series that I’m definitely going to keep up to date with – I look forward to seeing Alex and Chloe’s relationship develop further and what other investigations they get their teeth into.
A fantastic debut which starts as it means to go on, with a fantastic investigation and character development. Most definitely a series that is one to watch out for!
The Girls in the Water introduces us to DI Alex King and DC Chloe Lane. Alex is in her forties, an experienced detective but is trying to put her life back together after a few difficult years in her personal life, Chloe is in her twenties, relatively new to the job and the team but the women have instantly built up mutual respect and rapport despite their apparent differences. I think they are more alike than either of them realises!
Alex and Chloe are investigating the murder of a young woman whose body has been found in the water in a local park, shortly afterwards another young woman goes missing and ends up in a similar watery grave – too much coincidence?!
Alex and the team are immersed within the investigation but Chloe is distracted by something from her past. She opens up to Alex who promises to help once this case is over but Chloe cannot leave it, not helped by the emails taunting her progress.
The prologue sets the tone for the book which is chilling! I thoroughly enjoyed the pace of the book, and whilst we were being introduced to new characters, this didn’t detract from the investigations. Victoria Jenkins has seamlessly woven together the formal investigation and the private investigation that Chloe is doing on the side – I enjoyed seeing both the professional and personal sides of both protagonists.
Throughout the book, the tension is aided by the first person accounts of the kidnapped women leading up to their untimely deaths which provides a different side to the narrative and gives an insight into the mind of the killer.
I am pleased to see that Jenkins is writing book 2 as this is one series that I’m definitely going to keep up to date with – I look forward to seeing Alex and Chloe’s relationship develop further and what other investigations they get their teeth into.
A fantastic debut which starts as it means to go on, with a fantastic investigation and character development. Most definitely a series that is one to watch out for!
yetanothersusan's review
4.0
Things I liked about this book: strong female characters, male characters that weren't jerks, great storyline, good writing. Things I didn't like about this book: I felt like I missed a previous book. So many previous events were referenced in this story that I feel like we should have gotten another book before this one to fill us in. I was also somewhat disappointed that one of the story arcs was resolved within this book. While I am not the world's hugest fan of cliffhangers, if this is going to be an ongoing series, that would have been the perfect storyline to continue on. But, obviously that means that I hope to see more books in the series because I really enjoyed getting to know DS King and DC Lane (or is it the other way around?).
A copy of this book was provided by NetGalley and Bookouture in exchange for an honest review.
A copy of this book was provided by NetGalley and Bookouture in exchange for an honest review.
sparklylikeaholiday's review
5.0
The Girls in the Water is a strong debut by Victoria Jenkins.
Holy Moley Guacamole. Women detectives in a twisty book go straight to my heart faster than food in my belly.
A crime novel through and through, Victoria Jenkins introduces us to detectives Alex King and Chloe Lane. They are investigating the murders of two women, found in the water (SHOCKER!) in a park. And soon enough, Chloe realizes she may be in danger as well.
As a side story, Chloe is also, on her own, investigating the death of her brother. Previously ruled as a suicide, she believes that something more sinister was going on. She is hell-bent on figuring it out, even if it means risking her career (or her life!).
I enjoy the dual stories, with the investigation of the girls and the exploration of Chloe's past, it's like reading two great books in one. Fear not, my friends, the storylines are clear and easy to keep track of.
Now, there isn't much for me to say about The Girls in the Water, as I don't wish to give away any of the surprises. And as we know, mystery lovers covet those!
The Girls in the Water is yet another fantastical thriller brought forth by Bookouture. Bookouture rarely disappoints with their psychological thrillers. Rarely.
This one is a winner for me, and I am looking forward to reading The First One to Die (King and Lane #2). Five wet stars all the way!
Holy Moley Guacamole. Women detectives in a twisty book go straight to my heart faster than food in my belly.
A crime novel through and through, Victoria Jenkins introduces us to detectives Alex King and Chloe Lane. They are investigating the murders of two women, found in the water (SHOCKER!) in a park. And soon enough, Chloe realizes she may be in danger as well.
As a side story, Chloe is also, on her own, investigating the death of her brother. Previously ruled as a suicide, she believes that something more sinister was going on. She is hell-bent on figuring it out, even if it means risking her career (or her life!).
I enjoy the dual stories, with the investigation of the girls and the exploration of Chloe's past, it's like reading two great books in one. Fear not, my friends, the storylines are clear and easy to keep track of.
Now, there isn't much for me to say about The Girls in the Water, as I don't wish to give away any of the surprises. And as we know, mystery lovers covet those!
The Girls in the Water is yet another fantastical thriller brought forth by Bookouture. Bookouture rarely disappoints with their psychological thrillers. Rarely.
This one is a winner for me, and I am looking forward to reading The First One to Die (King and Lane #2). Five wet stars all the way!