Chris Collett > Quotes

“Later that afternoon Anna left the case conference exhilarated. She’d got the outcome she wanted; agreement from the professionals that Towyn would be the best place for Jamie, and an undertaking that Social Care would help to subsidise his placement there. Their contribution wouldn’t be a lot but it would help”
― Chris Collett, DETECTIVE TOM MARINER BOOKS 1–7

“those you thought you could trust were the most untrustworthy, and that those you thought were your friends could hurt you beyond measure.”
― Chris Collett, Detective Tom Mariner Books 1-8

“weekend job”
― Chris Collett, Missing Lies

“shambolic”
― Chris Collett, DETECTIVE TOM MARINER BOOKS 1–7

“whinge”
― Chris Collett, DETECTIVE TOM MARINER BOOKS 1–7

“equanimity.”
― Chris Collett, DETECTIVE TOM MARINER BOOKS 1–7

“subsumed”
― Chris Collett, DETECTIVE TOM MARINER BOOKS 1–7

“mortise”
― Chris Collett, DETECTIVE TOM MARINER BOOKS 1–7

“than 1 in 100 people in the UK are diagnosed with the condition, with the ratio of males to females approximately 4:1. Predominantly fictional characters have high-functioning autism or Asperger’s syndrome. Jamie”
― Chris Collett, DETECTIVE TOM MARINER BOOKS 1–7

“and”
― Chris Collett, DETECTIVE TOM MARINER BOOKS 1–7

“the”
― Chris Collett, DETECTIVE TOM MARINER BOOKS 1–7

“his”
― Chris Collett, Missing Lies

“It never stops, you know. Every time your child fails to reach another milestone you mourn all over again for what might have been. One of the hardest things is when you realise they’re not children any more, they’re adults and they’re never going to change.”
― Chris Collett, Deadly Lies

“in”
― Chris Collett, DETECTIVE TOM MARINER BOOKS 1–7

“conurbation”
― Chris Collett, DETECTIVE TOM MARINER BOOKS 1–7

“about it,’ said Mariner. ‘You and”
― Chris Collett, A Good Death

“perambulation”
― Chris Collett, DETECTIVE TOM MARINER BOOKS 1–7

“cagoule.”
― Chris Collett, DETECTIVE TOM MARINER BOOKS 1–7

“sardonic”
― Chris Collett, DETECTIVE TOM MARINER BOOKS 1–7

“bollards,”
― Chris Collett, DETECTIVE TOM MARINER BOOKS 1–7

“Anna Barham stretched lazily in her king-sized bed. Although the hollow remained where Jonathan’s head had been on the pillow, the other side was cooling fast and in the darkness she could just distinguish his shadowy figure as he hastily pulled on his clothes. Fully dressed, he leaned over and kissed her on the forehead, his goatee lightly scratching her skin. Anna wished he’d shave it off. Goatees had gone out of fashion long ago but apparently his wife liked it, so it had to stay. She feigned sleep, knowing that he preferred to think she didn’t hear him go. Moments later she heard the front door close as her digital clock clicked over to 12:13 a.m. Hmm, earlier than usual.”
― Chris Collett, DETECTIVE TOM MARINER BOOKS 1–7

“naff all,’ said Charlie. His lexicon of expletives had changed somewhat since he and his missus had been born again.”
― Chris Collett, DETECTIVE TOM MARINER BOOKS 1–7

“reminder.’ ‘What I mean is, perhaps Christie had uncovered something illegal, something she thought you’d want to know about. When she couldn’t tell you about it she decided to go public instead.’ ‘Or maybe this has nothing to do with me,’ Knox said. He preferred it that way. ‘We could do with talking to her friends again and finding out if anyone else knew about her discussions with the TV company.’ * * * Back at Granville Lane they were greeted by Charlie Glover who”
― Chris Collett, Baby Lies

“crèche”
― Chris Collett, DETECTIVE TOM MARINER BOOKS 1–7

“pastiche”
― Chris Collett, DETECTIVE TOM MARINER BOOKS 1–7

“bar-stool and walked”
― Chris Collett, Killer Lies

“salubrious”
― Chris Collett, DETECTIVE TOM MARINER BOOKS 1–7

“anachronism.”
― Chris Collett, DETECTIVE TOM MARINER BOOKS 1–7

“was”
― Chris Collett, Deadly Lies

“Shouldn’t they be with their mums?’ Sharp allowed herself a wry smile. ‘Only a man would say that. In theory, of course, being home with your baby is a great idea. But have”
― Chris Collett, Baby Lies