Solomon Carter > Quotes

“the building. The Regency Hotel was shaped like a wedge and the bingo hall was at the thin end. Connor climbed up the steps to the bingo hall and peered in through the porthole windows of the main entrance. Inside the place was as dark as could be, but when he tugged the door handle, it gave way. Surprised, Connor looked back over his shoulder before he risked anything further. There were a couple of seafront workers heading down the hill, but they seemed more than willing to ignore him. Connor walked into the darkness, and pulled the door shut behind him. He found himself in a dark lobby which stank of cheap carpet cleaner and cigarette smoke. Connor held his breath and walked through another set of double doors. As he pushed the doors, keys jangled on the other”
― Solomon Carter, The Final Trick

“Tregenev case.” Eva”
― Solomon Carter, Long Time Dying Box Set

“Andy had been starting out with his own insurance business,” said Rawlins. Hogarth noticed a sad lilt to her voice. “He was going to be an insurance salesman just like his dad, and it started out well,” said Rawlins. The PCSO had barely touched on the tragedy which had befallen the young man’s father, and he wanted to know more. “Andy was talking big a few months back. He said he was going to move out and buy himself a nice place in Leigh. Then he went quiet about the idea. I guess the insurance business wasn’t as easy as it seemed.” “Living with mummy must be so much easier,” said Hogarth. “Well, now that we’re here,”
― Solomon Carter, The Darkest Lies

“head,”
― Solomon Carter, The Last Line Box Set

“paper was”
― Solomon Carter, Final Payload

“wrong. “Anyway,” Feldman”
― Solomon Carter, Long Time Dying Box Set

“Many of us crucify ourselves between two thieves – regret for the past and fear of the future.”
― Solomon Carter, Between Two Thieves

“thud,”
― Solomon Carter, Into the Shadows

“mouth was greasy. Not that DI Hogarth would have thought twice about snaffling a quick Kung Po washed down with his favourite whisky before a job, but Sue Palmer was a woman and whatever the blokes said, it was different. At least Hogarth wasn’t one of the PC brigade who said there was no glass ceiling. Hogarth was a dark realist with a cynical sense of humour. Lately Palmer had almost gotten used to Hogarth’s unintended sexism. It had almost become amusing. And under Hogarth’s rough, rotten exterior, she had found a sliver of charm which made her wonder about the distant possibilities… maybe if she was”
― Solomon Carter, The Darkest Lies

“build, strong and fit enough to carry someone of Atkins’ size. He’s calm, methodical, and”
― Solomon Carter, Rite To Silence

“it would soon be his turn and found the prospect unbearable.”
― Solomon Carter, Rite To Silence

“their eyes occasionally turning to the sparkling black sea. It was almost time – almost but not quite. In the far distance across the water, a few studs of light marked out the Kent coast. Much nearer were the lights”
― Solomon Carter, Between Two Thieves

“have been warned about him in advance.” Hogarth sighed. “Bloody hell,” he muttered. “Then it was a damned risky business from the start.” “I know. But it sheds some light on Renton’s disappearance, don’t you think?”
― Solomon Carter, Between Two Thieves

“let Jenna know now.” Eva nodded and called it in. “Okay," said Jenna. "There’s no point heading to West Gate by foot from your position. It’ll take fifteen minutes or more. Hold your position until that patrol unit has moved on.”
― Solomon Carter, Final Payload

“dipped”
― Solomon Carter, The Hogarth Quartet

“Everett, her father set up the business in eighty-five. By eight-six the partners he recruited were on board and”
― Solomon Carter, Wages of Sin: A Roberts and Bradley Box Set

“as to whether a therapist was the answer, she was less than convinced. But Eva had to be thorough. If she”
― Solomon Carter, The Final Trick

“more glamorous woman. She noticed the change in her body language and pace as soon as Mark was out of range. Beth Hogan became upright, determined,”
― Solomon Carter, No Other Way

“solider”
― Solomon Carter, The Last Line Box Set

“gorgeous business partner and lover – the serious and fiery”
― Solomon Carter, Harder They Fall

“Be yourself. Be who you are.”
― Solomon Carter, Harder They Fall

“lingered in the background. The man with the chair returned to Chesney’s side, leaning into his face, as he”
― Solomon Carter, No Other Way

“say,”
― Solomon Carter, Luck and Judgment

“passionate”
― Solomon Carter, Long Time Dying Box Set

“him”
― Solomon Carter, The Deadly Kiss

“was still possible that she was just going home –”
― Solomon Carter, No Other Way

“infrastructure”
― Solomon Carter, The Thin Line: A Gripping DI Hogarth Detective Mystery

“slogan she read on the wall was no piece of art.”
― Solomon Carter, Harder They Fall

“seaweed”
― Solomon Carter, The Poison Path

“see”
― Solomon Carter, The First Cases: A Roberts and Bradley Box Set