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DI Matt Turrell #1
Urge to Kill
'Matt felt a shiver at the odd mix of images. It was almost as if they had a copper's nightmare to deal with-a child's murder. Except this was no innocent child but a young woman, he would guess around twenty-two and with everything to live for. Though it was obvious she was a woman, the bows in her hair, her pink party dress and white ankle socks said she was a little girl.'
Detective Inpector Matt Turrell returns from honeymoon to face the most bizarre and dangerous case of his career after the body of a woman is found at a luxury spa near Stratford-upon-Avon. However, struggling within the confines of his new marriage, and haunted by a past mistake, Matt finds it difficult to concentrate.
Killer, Clive Draper, is a clever, ambiguous character whose motives and personality is not beyond empathy. Empowered by his first kill, Clive uses his charm to draw further victims into his net. Seeing Matt as his mortal enemy, he uses his charisma to lure Matt's new wife into his snare.
With the danger coming ever closer to home, Matt finds himself drawn into a deadly duel, where he must put his own life on the line and where the stakes have never been higher.
Set in and around Shakespeare's home town of Stratford-upon-Avon, this is the first in a series of psychological thrillers featuring DI Matt Turrell of the Warwickshire Police.
Detective Inpector Matt Turrell returns from honeymoon to face the most bizarre and dangerous case of his career after the body of a woman is found at a luxury spa near Stratford-upon-Avon. However, struggling within the confines of his new marriage, and haunted by a past mistake, Matt finds it difficult to concentrate.
Killer, Clive Draper, is a clever, ambiguous character whose motives and personality is not beyond empathy. Empowered by his first kill, Clive uses his charm to draw further victims into his net. Seeing Matt as his mortal enemy, he uses his charisma to lure Matt's new wife into his snare.
With the danger coming ever closer to home, Matt finds himself drawn into a deadly duel, where he must put his own life on the line and where the stakes have never been higher.
Set in and around Shakespeare's home town of Stratford-upon-Avon, this is the first in a series of psychological thrillers featuring DI Matt Turrell of the Warwickshire Police.
341 pages, Paperback
First published June 24, 2012
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May 19, 2013
Enjoyed this book, well written, look forward to more from this author, or a series with these characters. I think Lynda Kelly's review was a bit harsh.I've read new authors with worse editing, these were hardly noticeable and didn't distract from the story.
August 17, 2012
Fast pace - good characterisation. Set in Warwickshire this promises to be a great series.
September 5, 2012
A good crime thriller- super fast paced chapters at the end!
February 16, 2019
Gripping until the end
This book had me hooked from the start and didn't disappoint at all. Each character told the story though their eyes and all were lovable, even crazy Clive! Looking forward to reading more books from this author.
This book had me hooked from the start and didn't disappoint at all. Each character told the story though their eyes and all were lovable, even crazy Clive! Looking forward to reading more books from this author.
July 14, 2017
First book read by this author, will read more.
November 7, 2018
The ending had me on pins and needles!
This was a book I didn't want to put down. I had to know what happened next. I really enjoyed it!
This was a book I didn't want to put down. I had to know what happened next. I really enjoyed it!
November 27, 2018
Suspenseful crime thriller which follows the mind of a killer as well as the detective inspector who's trying to catch him before he kills again.
July 3, 2022
2.5 stars
December 30, 2022
Well written thriller. It takes the reader into the minds of the criminal, the prey and the detective. Even though crime thrillers don't figure amongst my favourite genres, I did enjoy it.
June 2, 2023
Really enjoyed reading this book, however the ending seemed a bit rushed and left me wanting more explanation
October 16, 2021
Keeps your attention
A little corny in places but well worth the read. Just mentally trying to get someone to realize what's happening will be enough
A little corny in places but well worth the read. Just mentally trying to get someone to realize what's happening will be enough
January 25, 2013
This was a good story let down by rubbish editing for me. I kept almost giving up on it but persisted although it wasn't an enjoyable experience. There were loads of missed commas and apostrophe errors. Then lose instead of loose, solider instead of soldier, pouring instead of poring and my "favourite" was gear leaver......'nuff said, really.I didn't like the capitalisations of the words Love or Dear, either. No need for those.
The story itself was a good murder mystery but could be so much better with decent proof-reading.
The story itself was a good murder mystery but could be so much better with decent proof-reading.
June 15, 2015
Clive Draper thinks he can get away with murder - and he can. Only DI Turrell and his trusted team can stop Draper from killing again - but first they have to find the killer.
A detective novel with a unusual twist - we know who the killer is before the police do, but we don’t know if the police can stop him. And, who will be the next victim?
With tension up to the very last page, DI Turrell is a convincing detective who faces one of the biggest challenges of his career. Can he, his colleagues and family survive it?
A detective novel with a unusual twist - we know who the killer is before the police do, but we don’t know if the police can stop him. And, who will be the next victim?
With tension up to the very last page, DI Turrell is a convincing detective who faces one of the biggest challenges of his career. Can he, his colleagues and family survive it?
July 8, 2015
URGE TO KILL 7/3-4 4*
NEWLY WEDS DT TURELL & EPPIE FELL IN LOVE MARRIED QUICKLY (because they wanted to) NOW THEY ARE LEARNING EACH OTHER. MY MOM TOLD ME GOING TOGETHER IS NOT LIKE BEING MARRIED AND LIVING TOGTHER, HOW RIGHT SHE WAS. LOL! THE CHARACTERS WERE WELL DEVELOPED AND THE STORY LINE HAD A SCENE I WASN’T EXPECTING (mm) THAT SORT OF SURPRISED EVEN ME. I FEEL BAD SAYING THIS BUT I FELT SORRY FOR CLIVE IT MAY BE WRONG BUT I JUST COULDN’ HELP IT. SINCE THE STORY IS TOLD FROM TWO POV ONE WHICH IS THE KILLER SO IT REALLY LETS YOU GET TO KNOW HIM. ;D
NEWLY WEDS DT TURELL & EPPIE FELL IN LOVE MARRIED QUICKLY (because they wanted to) NOW THEY ARE LEARNING EACH OTHER. MY MOM TOLD ME GOING TOGETHER IS NOT LIKE BEING MARRIED AND LIVING TOGTHER, HOW RIGHT SHE WAS. LOL! THE CHARACTERS WERE WELL DEVELOPED AND THE STORY LINE HAD A SCENE I WASN’T EXPECTING (mm) THAT SORT OF SURPRISED EVEN ME. I FEEL BAD SAYING THIS BUT I FELT SORRY FOR CLIVE IT MAY BE WRONG BUT I JUST COULDN’ HELP IT. SINCE THE STORY IS TOLD FROM TWO POV ONE WHICH IS THE KILLER SO IT REALLY LETS YOU GET TO KNOW HIM. ;D
April 16, 2013
This was a pretty good book. Really liked how the author let you into the mind of the killer. It was a nice easy read that kept you interested throughout. Would buy books from this author. Recommended.
September 15, 2013
This is a very good and well-written English murder mystery. It holds your interest from start to finish. Franklin has an economy of words with little or no sidetracking. If you like murder mysteries, you will like this one.
May 25, 2014
Crazy Clive
Urge to kill was a very good read. I was into this story the entire time. I found myself laughing and liking Clive. Scary!! He was hilarious at times. Some of the words and sentences in the story confused me but overall, it was a good book.
Urge to kill was a very good read. I was into this story the entire time. I found myself laughing and liking Clive. Scary!! He was hilarious at times. Some of the words and sentences in the story confused me but overall, it was a good book.
June 5, 2014
Good book.
A little hard tough to get into but once things started happening it was a hard one to put down. The ending could have gone on a little differently but it was a good one either way.
A little hard tough to get into but once things started happening it was a hard one to put down. The ending could have gone on a little differently but it was a good one either way.
June 7, 2014
Good read
as a psycho therapist / addiction therapist I was very pleased how the author presented all parties. He fooled me in thinking I knew where this was all going; not easy to do. Good job.
as a psycho therapist / addiction therapist I was very pleased how the author presented all parties. He fooled me in thinking I knew where this was all going; not easy to do. Good job.
August 10, 2014
Clinched Tale
Clinched Tale
Sorry, but this book was one cliche after another. The murderer was glaringly apparent, with terrible pseudo-babble for motive. The writing was flat, and I found all characters unsympathetic and one-dimensional.
Clinched Tale
Sorry, but this book was one cliche after another. The murderer was glaringly apparent, with terrible pseudo-babble for motive. The writing was flat, and I found all characters unsympathetic and one-dimensional.
March 30, 2015
Fairly Interesting
Can't seem to get used to the English way of speaking and method of doing things. Was a fairly good story even though some of the pages were missing. Ok if you just want to pass time.
Can't seem to get used to the English way of speaking and method of doing things. Was a fairly good story even though some of the pages were missing. Ok if you just want to pass time.
March 12, 2013
The only reason I gave this 3 stars and not 2 was because the book was based in an area I am extremely fond of. The story itself wasn't tremendous and I would not bother reading it again.
April 1, 2013
Nice easy enjoyable read. I enjoyed references to my home area.
February 20, 2014
Well I liked it...
May not be everyone's cup of tea but a first rate British who-done-it with a couple of romances going on as the story builds suspense to a colossal ending.
May not be everyone's cup of tea but a first rate British who-done-it with a couple of romances going on as the story builds suspense to a colossal ending.
August 13, 2014
Great book, fast paced and very absorbing.hope to see more from this author and more from these characters.watch out Peter James, you have contender for your crown.
October 24, 2014
Not bad
Good story line but the ending could have been more exhilarating.. and what happened to fluff? Was she going to be okay..
Good story line but the ending could have been more exhilarating.. and what happened to fluff? Was she going to be okay..
January 10, 2015
Excellent Read!!
If you like to be kept on the edge of your seat....this is the book for you. The characters are well defined and the action never slows down!
If you like to be kept on the edge of your seat....this is the book for you. The characters are well defined and the action never slows down!
March 25, 2015
Great story
Great characters,good story line This is the first time I have read JJ's
books I will read more of her books.
Great characters,good story line This is the first time I have read JJ's
books I will read more of her books.
February 25, 2016
2.5 estrellas
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