We feature new 20
reviews in each issue of Crime Review (www.crimereview.co.uk), together with a top industry interview. This time it’s
author Mike Hodges in the Countdown hot seat.
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This week’s reviews are:
THE FOX by Frederick Forsyth, reviewed by John Cleal
A retired Cold Warrior uses the unique skills of a 17-year-old computer hacker with Asperger’s Syndrome to change the balance of world power.
THE RECKONING by Yrsa Sigurðardóttir, reviewed by Ewa Sherman
A chilling message found in a school’s time capsule says that six people will be killed. The threat has been written ten years ago. Disgraced detective Huldar is assigned to investigate this seemingly non-case.
THE OTHER WOMAN by Daniel Silva, reviewed by Arnold Taylor
A long time ago an event occurred that had profound consequences for the future, involving a young child who was brought up with certain beliefs that practically determined the course of a life. The consequences of that upbringing eventually become clear.
MAIGRET IN COURT by Georges Simenon, reviewed by Chris Roberts
When a woman and child are murdered, Maigret finds himself in court, uneasy with the way human events are distorted through the prism of official proceedings.
THE WELL OF ICE by Andrea Carter, reviewed by Linda Wilson
When the local pub burns down, the heart seems to have been ripped out of the small Irish town of Glendara. Matters get worse when local solicitor Benedicta ‘Ben’ O’Keefe and Garda Sergeant Tom Molloy make a grim discovery on Christmas Day.
DID YOU SEE MELODY? By Sophie Hannah, reviewed by Sylvia Maughan
Cara Burrows needs time away from her family to think. At her holiday resort, she thinks that she sees a young girl who had, according to common belief, been murdered some years previously.
THE KILLING HOUSE by Claire McGowan, reviewed by John Cleal
When a puzzling missing persons case, possibly connected to her own past, opens up in her home town, forensic psychologist Paula Maguire can’t help but return.
THE FORGER by Cay Rademacher, reviewed by Arnold Taylor
Chief Inspector Frank Stave has decided to transfer from the homicide section of Hamburg CID to Department S, which deals with economic crime, mainly the black market. Even he’s not sure why he wants to move.
We’re on Twitter at:
Crime Review: @CrimeReviewUK
Linda Wilson: @CrimeReviewer
Sharon Wheeler: @lartonmedia
This week’s reviews are:
THE FOX by Frederick Forsyth, reviewed by John Cleal
A retired Cold Warrior uses the unique skills of a 17-year-old computer hacker with Asperger’s Syndrome to change the balance of world power.
THE RECKONING by Yrsa Sigurðardóttir, reviewed by Ewa Sherman
A chilling message found in a school’s time capsule says that six people will be killed. The threat has been written ten years ago. Disgraced detective Huldar is assigned to investigate this seemingly non-case.
THE OTHER WOMAN by Daniel Silva, reviewed by Arnold Taylor
A long time ago an event occurred that had profound consequences for the future, involving a young child who was brought up with certain beliefs that practically determined the course of a life. The consequences of that upbringing eventually become clear.
MAIGRET IN COURT by Georges Simenon, reviewed by Chris Roberts
When a woman and child are murdered, Maigret finds himself in court, uneasy with the way human events are distorted through the prism of official proceedings.
THE WELL OF ICE by Andrea Carter, reviewed by Linda Wilson
When the local pub burns down, the heart seems to have been ripped out of the small Irish town of Glendara. Matters get worse when local solicitor Benedicta ‘Ben’ O’Keefe and Garda Sergeant Tom Molloy make a grim discovery on Christmas Day.
DID YOU SEE MELODY? By Sophie Hannah, reviewed by Sylvia Maughan
Cara Burrows needs time away from her family to think. At her holiday resort, she thinks that she sees a young girl who had, according to common belief, been murdered some years previously.
THE KILLING HOUSE by Claire McGowan, reviewed by John Cleal
When a puzzling missing persons case, possibly connected to her own past, opens up in her home town, forensic psychologist Paula Maguire can’t help but return.
THE FORGER by Cay Rademacher, reviewed by Arnold Taylor
Chief Inspector Frank Stave has decided to transfer from the homicide section of Hamburg CID to Department S, which deals with economic crime, mainly the black market. Even he’s not sure why he wants to move.
IN THE CAGE WHERE YOUR
SAVIOURS LIE by Malcolm Mackay, reviewed by John
Cleal
Young and naive private investigator Darian Ross is dragged into a world where no one can be trusted when he investigates the killing of a money launderer for his former partner, the fascinating Maeve Campbell.
THE BOY AT THE DOOR by Alex Dahl, reviewed by Ewa Sherman
Cecilia Wilborg’s picture-perfect Scandinavian life is threatened when a small, lonely and vulnerable boy enters her world. She’s determined to protect her family and status in the wealthy Norwegian town, and takes extraordinary measures to keep her dark secrets hidden.
NO TIME TO CRY by James Oswald, reviewed by Linda Wilson
DC Constance Fairchild’s undercover operation ends abruptly when she finds the dead body of her boss who’s been tortured and shot in the head. Constance is determined to find his killers.
VERMIN by William A Graham, reviewed by John Cleal
When Scottish PI Allan Linton is hired to find a missing young woman he finds himself in a world of gangsters, people traffickers and murder.
BROTHERS IN BLOOD by Amer Anwar, reviewed by Chris Roberts
Zaq Khan’s criminal record consigns him to a driving job and things get worse when his employer directs him to recover an absconding daughter, or else.
BAD APPLE by Zoje Stage, reviewed by Kati Barr-Taylor
Hanna may only be seven years old, but she is a genius at showing her love for daddy. And her hatred for mummy.
KILLER INTENT by Tony Kent, reviewed by John Cleal
What appears a failed assassination attempt on the American president during a visit to London leads three strangers into a world of political conspiracy, violence and murder.
GANGSTER NATION by Tod Goldberg, reviewed by Chris Roberts
Mob hitman Sal Cupertine escaped from Chicago in a meat truck after killing three FBI agents, but hiding out in Las Vegas as a rabbi has its problems.
KISS OF DEATH by Paul Finch, reviewed by John Barnbrook
The National Crime Group’s existence is at threat and so its members are instructed to hunt down wanted criminals. DS ‘Heck’ Heckenberg is charged with finding one of the most wanted men in the UK.
LIKE LIONS by Brian Panowich, reviewed by Chris Roberts
Sheriff Clayton, the last surviving member of the Burroughs family which for decades ran drugs from Georgia’s Bull Mountain, comes under attack from a rival clan.
DEAD LOCK by Damien Boyd, reviewed by Linda Wilson
The hunt for a missing ten-year-old girl intensifies when a second girl of the same age disappears. The police believe the two are connected, and DI Nick Dixon is called back from holiday to help the investigation,
IT ENDS WITH YOU by SK Wright, reviewed by Linda Wilson
When a murdered girl is found in woodland, suspicion immediately falls on her boyfriend. The police think they’ve got the killer, but others aren’t so sure.
Best wishes
Sharon
www.crimereview.co.uk
Cleal
Young and naive private investigator Darian Ross is dragged into a world where no one can be trusted when he investigates the killing of a money launderer for his former partner, the fascinating Maeve Campbell.
THE BOY AT THE DOOR by Alex Dahl, reviewed by Ewa Sherman
Cecilia Wilborg’s picture-perfect Scandinavian life is threatened when a small, lonely and vulnerable boy enters her world. She’s determined to protect her family and status in the wealthy Norwegian town, and takes extraordinary measures to keep her dark secrets hidden.
NO TIME TO CRY by James Oswald, reviewed by Linda Wilson
DC Constance Fairchild’s undercover operation ends abruptly when she finds the dead body of her boss who’s been tortured and shot in the head. Constance is determined to find his killers.
VERMIN by William A Graham, reviewed by John Cleal
When Scottish PI Allan Linton is hired to find a missing young woman he finds himself in a world of gangsters, people traffickers and murder.
BROTHERS IN BLOOD by Amer Anwar, reviewed by Chris Roberts
Zaq Khan’s criminal record consigns him to a driving job and things get worse when his employer directs him to recover an absconding daughter, or else.
BAD APPLE by Zoje Stage, reviewed by Kati Barr-Taylor
Hanna may only be seven years old, but she is a genius at showing her love for daddy. And her hatred for mummy.
KILLER INTENT by Tony Kent, reviewed by John Cleal
What appears a failed assassination attempt on the American president during a visit to London leads three strangers into a world of political conspiracy, violence and murder.
GANGSTER NATION by Tod Goldberg, reviewed by Chris Roberts
Mob hitman Sal Cupertine escaped from Chicago in a meat truck after killing three FBI agents, but hiding out in Las Vegas as a rabbi has its problems.
KISS OF DEATH by Paul Finch, reviewed by John Barnbrook
The National Crime Group’s existence is at threat and so its members are instructed to hunt down wanted criminals. DS ‘Heck’ Heckenberg is charged with finding one of the most wanted men in the UK.
LIKE LIONS by Brian Panowich, reviewed by Chris Roberts
Sheriff Clayton, the last surviving member of the Burroughs family which for decades ran drugs from Georgia’s Bull Mountain, comes under attack from a rival clan.
DEAD LOCK by Damien Boyd, reviewed by Linda Wilson
The hunt for a missing ten-year-old girl intensifies when a second girl of the same age disappears. The police believe the two are connected, and DI Nick Dixon is called back from holiday to help the investigation,
IT ENDS WITH YOU by SK Wright, reviewed by Linda Wilson
When a murdered girl is found in woodland, suspicion immediately falls on her boyfriend. The police think they’ve got the killer, but others aren’t so sure.
Best wishes
Sharon
www.crimereview.co.uk
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