Scan barcode
A review by samuelson_obi
The Murderer's Son by Joy Ellis
3.0
This instalment in the “DI Jackman And DS Evans” series did not disappoint.
In the “Murderer’s son” we are thrown right into the action from the start. Mysteries galore, red herring’s, side plots and events that seemingly did not connect with each other. Joy Ellis masterfully wove them into a tidy bow.
At the start it seems as though the plot is fairly basic, but don’t let that fool you.
Joy Ellis kept me guessing at every turn, doubting my guesses and then twisting them right round.
In this novel I found that it was more focused on the two main characters, as we delved into their past, I felt somehow closer and able to understand what drove them and what motivated them.
I really liked the focus on the relationship between Jackman and Evans and how it was developed, the words that came to mind were, mutual respect, and friendship.
The narration by Richard Armitage was superb as always.
I realise that this was actually the first book in the series, which makes sense, as there was a little more explaining than usual.
It was dark, gritty and kept me riveted. A great continuation to the series.
This was a 3.5 stars for me.
I liked it and then some.
In the “Murderer’s son” we are thrown right into the action from the start. Mysteries galore, red herring’s, side plots and events that seemingly did not connect with each other. Joy Ellis masterfully wove them into a tidy bow.
At the start it seems as though the plot is fairly basic, but don’t let that fool you.
Joy Ellis kept me guessing at every turn, doubting my guesses and then twisting them right round.
In this novel I found that it was more focused on the two main characters, as we delved into their past, I felt somehow closer and able to understand what drove them and what motivated them.
I really liked the focus on the relationship between Jackman and Evans and how it was developed, the words that came to mind were, mutual respect, and friendship.
The narration by Richard Armitage was superb as always.
I realise that this was actually the first book in the series, which makes sense, as there was a little more explaining than usual.
It was dark, gritty and kept me riveted. A great continuation to the series.
This was a 3.5 stars for me.
I liked it and then some.