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Annie O'Malley #7
One Last Breath
After the distress of Annie O’Malley’s last case, she’s in need of a bit of rest and recuperation. So her sister, Mim, books them on a flight to a luxury all inclusive resort in Spain for a break. But what was supposed to be a chance to sip sangria and reconnect with each other after so long apart soon turns into something terrifying when a group of armed men storm the hotel and take the guests hostage. With the help of Swift and the team back in Norfolk, can Annie and Mim find an escape route out of the resort and get themselves and the rest of the guests to safety? Or will the holiday of a lifetime that was supposed to reunite the estranged sisters leave them torn apart forever?
The seventh and most terrifying instalment yet in one of the hottest new crime series, perfect for fans of JD Kirk, LJ Ross, Alex Smith, J M Dalgliesh, and Val McDermid.
The seventh and most terrifying instalment yet in one of the hottest new crime series, perfect for fans of JD Kirk, LJ Ross, Alex Smith, J M Dalgliesh, and Val McDermid.
202 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 30, 2023
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August 30, 2023
Unfortunately this O'Malley / Swift book didn't really work for me this time.
My + points :
+Story was keeping me on edge! I was really holding my breath the whole time.
+The Setting was cool and a nice change.
Now my - points:
-I missed the Team - the team AND O'Malley is what makes these stories great.
-The mystery about Mim is getting dragged out.. it was a couple of books to find out where Mim is.. and now it probably takes multiple books to get her talking properly :S
-The length, it was too short ( thinking about the "Mim / Mom Mystery" the book needs to be longer to get into that story.. because to be honest I haven't warmed to Mim at all until now.
My + points :
+Story was keeping me on edge! I was really holding my breath the whole time.
+The Setting was cool and a nice change.
Now my - points:
-I missed the Team - the team AND O'Malley is what makes these stories great.
-The mystery about Mim is getting dragged out.. it was a couple of books to find out where Mim is.. and now it probably takes multiple books to get her talking properly :S
-The length, it was too short ( thinking about the "Mim / Mom Mystery" the book needs to be longer to get into that story.. because to be honest I haven't warmed to Mim at all until now.
September 13, 2023
I usually love this series of books but I’m really at odds with this one. Yes it had the pace and the tension and a frantic storyline but Annie on her own? Didn’t work for me - these books need Annie and Swift working together. Lost some of its magic with the two leading characters being separate and we just didn’t get the ‘will they won’t they’ element to the book. Hopefully we can get back on track with Still Waters
August 1, 2023
Outstanding
Brilliant thrilling crime thriller from beginning to end couldn't stop reading it till I finished love all the characters can't wait to read when Annie and Joe get together they are made for one another I love Annie's sister Mim too can't wait to read next book thank you!
Brilliant thrilling crime thriller from beginning to end couldn't stop reading it till I finished love all the characters can't wait to read when Annie and Joe get together they are made for one another I love Annie's sister Mim too can't wait to read next book thank you!
January 4, 2024
This is another good read in a very good series. It is British Crime Procedural novel, mystery - thriller. But this time set while on vacation in Spain. This one was hard to put down. It was truly addictive read. Over the last few years I have read many crime or thriller novels. I love the DCI Kett novels from Alex Smith and the DCI Will Blake novels from J.E. Mayhew. And the DCI Jack Logan books by J.D. Kirk. Alex Smith had recommended Mayhew and I ripped through that series, so when he recommended this series I had to give it a try. They have not disappointed, and this one is another great read.
Annie O’Malley is a psychotherapist and former police officer. And not only does she have baggage from her stunted police career, but even more from experiences when she was young. Now she has been drawn back, back into a world she had left behind, back to a world she was glad was behind her. Back to her own childhood and her sister was missing for years. In this one O’Malley and her sister are on vacation to catch up and have some of those hard conversations that have been avoided so far. But soon the resort is under siege and O’Malley puts her skills to use to try and save people, and get the situation under control. But can she pull it off without Swift at her side?
The description of the book is:
“A holiday they’ll never forget.
After the distress of Annie O’Malley’s last case, she’s in need of a bit of rest and recuperation. So her sister, Mim, books them on a flight to a luxury all inclusive resort in Spain for a break.
But what was supposed to be a chance to sip sangria and reconnect with each other after so long apart soon turns into something terrifying when a group of armed men storm the hotel and take the guests hostage.
With the help of Swift and the team back in Norfolk, can Annie and Mim find an escape route out of the resort and get themselves and the rest of the guests to safety?
Or will the holiday of a lifetime that was supposed to reunite the estranged sisters leave them torn apart forever?”
O’Malley finally gets to sit down with her long lost sister and have a long conversation, a few drinks, some sun, and even a dolphins tour.But all is not as it appears at the resort. This story again puts both O’Malley and her sister the line of fire. Swift is not there to back them up. There are a lot of confusion and some red herring leads. There was a great deal of suspense at the climax of the story.
It is an intense read, in a good series and it leaves you waiting for the next volume Still Waters.
Annie O’Malley is a psychotherapist and former police officer. And not only does she have baggage from her stunted police career, but even more from experiences when she was young. Now she has been drawn back, back into a world she had left behind, back to a world she was glad was behind her. Back to her own childhood and her sister was missing for years. In this one O’Malley and her sister are on vacation to catch up and have some of those hard conversations that have been avoided so far. But soon the resort is under siege and O’Malley puts her skills to use to try and save people, and get the situation under control. But can she pull it off without Swift at her side?
The description of the book is:
“A holiday they’ll never forget.
After the distress of Annie O’Malley’s last case, she’s in need of a bit of rest and recuperation. So her sister, Mim, books them on a flight to a luxury all inclusive resort in Spain for a break.
But what was supposed to be a chance to sip sangria and reconnect with each other after so long apart soon turns into something terrifying when a group of armed men storm the hotel and take the guests hostage.
With the help of Swift and the team back in Norfolk, can Annie and Mim find an escape route out of the resort and get themselves and the rest of the guests to safety?
Or will the holiday of a lifetime that was supposed to reunite the estranged sisters leave them torn apart forever?”
O’Malley finally gets to sit down with her long lost sister and have a long conversation, a few drinks, some sun, and even a dolphins tour.But all is not as it appears at the resort. This story again puts both O’Malley and her sister the line of fire. Swift is not there to back them up. There are a lot of confusion and some red herring leads. There was a great deal of suspense at the climax of the story.
It is an intense read, in a good series and it leaves you waiting for the next volume Still Waters.
January 26, 2024
wow & even more wow.
What a thriller! Annie goes on holiday with her sister leaving the team at home. Soon the hotel is turned into a bloodbath leaving Annie to try & resolve the situation. Twists & turns in the story abound with Swift doing what he can from afar to help Annie. Loved it.
What a thriller! Annie goes on holiday with her sister leaving the team at home. Soon the hotel is turned into a bloodbath leaving Annie to try & resolve the situation. Twists & turns in the story abound with Swift doing what he can from afar to help Annie. Loved it.
August 10, 2023
Pacy and exciting, slightly different in that it’s centred around Annie. I was really enjoying this book but felt a little let down near the end - seemed not to hang together at one point. Obviously more to come from this thread in the future though.
January 2, 2024
The best book so far.
This book is action packed, and my favourite so far in the series. I’m looking forward to knowing more about Annie’s mother and wondering which parent is telling the truth! What happened to the father or have I missed that!?
This book is action packed, and my favourite so far in the series. I’m looking forward to knowing more about Annie’s mother and wondering which parent is telling the truth! What happened to the father or have I missed that!?
November 16, 2024
A must read
I started reading these books 7 days ago ,I've read 1 a day can't put them down will be sad when ive red them all.living in the city they are set in makes them even more appealing
I started reading these books 7 days ago ,I've read 1 a day can't put them down will be sad when ive red them all.living in the city they are set in makes them even more appealing
August 30, 2023
A Good Read
An exciting book, what a holiday, with a few twists and turns, can’t wait to read the next episode of Swift and O’Malley.
An exciting book, what a holiday, with a few twists and turns, can’t wait to read the next episode of Swift and O’Malley.
September 16, 2023
Absolutely loved this book. Great storyline, characters and plot twist. Highly recommend.
December 8, 2023
Brilliant, no other word!! Totally invested in this series!!
July 15, 2025
What an incredible author this is, every book in the series so far has totally gripped me, brilliant stories and characters, make them a thoroughly great read.
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