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A review by nikkisbooknook
Little Witness by S.A. Dunphy
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
New to me author and a fab series to cut my teeth on!
Tessa is former army, former foster kid and currently Detective Inspector (DI). She's unorthodox to say the least and when the Commissioner giver her carte blanche to form a new team, a first of its kind in Ireland, to investigate crimes involving children - her choices are just as unorthodox.
Maggie, a wheelchair user, who is the family liaison officer. Danny, a hulking sergeant with a short temper but a gentle soul. Then there is Pavlov - part service dog, part therapy dog and all around good boy! The one thing linking all the humans together? They all know what being in care can do to children.
Kidnapped parents, a young girl left behind, a local moonshine ring and the murder of a local family. What links these diabolical acts?
This was a great, immersive read. The storyline was taut and felt true to life. The characters are complex, flawed, opinionated and down to earth. I'm always a bit fearful of reading Crime Fiction set near to home cos I usually just spend time picking holes in the procedures (I work for the same kind of organisation in Scotland) and I just end up frustrated with inaccuracies. But with being set in Eire, I don't know enough of the system to know if it's portrayed accurately or not ;)
Roll on book 2!
Tessa is former army, former foster kid and currently Detective Inspector (DI). She's unorthodox to say the least and when the Commissioner giver her carte blanche to form a new team, a first of its kind in Ireland, to investigate crimes involving children - her choices are just as unorthodox.
Maggie, a wheelchair user, who is the family liaison officer. Danny, a hulking sergeant with a short temper but a gentle soul. Then there is Pavlov - part service dog, part therapy dog and all around good boy! The one thing linking all the humans together? They all know what being in care can do to children.
Kidnapped parents, a young girl left behind, a local moonshine ring and the murder of a local family. What links these diabolical acts?
This was a great, immersive read. The storyline was taut and felt true to life. The characters are complex, flawed, opinionated and down to earth. I'm always a bit fearful of reading Crime Fiction set near to home cos I usually just spend time picking holes in the procedures (I work for the same kind of organisation in Scotland) and I just end up frustrated with inaccuracies. But with being set in Eire, I don't know enough of the system to know if it's portrayed accurately or not ;)
Roll on book 2!