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Tommy Connell Mystery #2
Molly Brown
Connell is dabbling in things he shouldn’t and it’s not the first time. When a weird little kid disappears into the night and no one gives a damn, including the cops, Connell figures someone should take another look. The good cops are busy hunting down a serial killer – good. The bad cops are busy hunting down Connell – not so good. The serial killer, well he is looking for victim number twelve - which is definitely not good. And little Molly Brown is about to throw an almighty spanner in the works.
292 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 20, 2012
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December 28, 2014
Fantastic. Loved this sequel to Mrs Jones. Can't get enough of Tommy. He's such a great character.
July 5, 2019
Suspenseful, held my interest right to the end.
August 17, 2014
Molly is missing and Connell wants to know where she is. The opening chapter of this novel is enough to tell us this is no ordinary case and Connell is no ordinary investigator. The parents are out of town and a pot-smoking teen is left holding the fort. As Connell investigates a child’s room, he finds an abundance of books, dirty bed linen and no light bulb. For a child afraid of the dark, something just doesn’t add up.
Molly Brown is not your average kid. She’s a bookworm, living in a fantasy world. Her appearance only alienates her from her peers, dollar store spectacles and ears that stick out like handles. There is a sense of dread and urgency in these opening scenes and I can’t help wondering why the cops aren’t out there sniffing the streets with cadaver dogs and a few compassionate neighbors.
The prose is crisp, transporting a reader through half the book in no time! But don’t go too fast. There are a myriad of details, clues and senses to enjoy, and characters to become attached to. Already we ‘feel’ for Connell, a persistent bulldog who knows instinctively when something’s wrong. And we feel for Molly who may have seen more than Lydia is letting on. Morton has a great way of making us see her characters through their eyes, a skill not many authors can boast.
I gave this book five stars for the suspense and the clever twists. I will definitely be looking out for more books by this author.
Molly Brown is not your average kid. She’s a bookworm, living in a fantasy world. Her appearance only alienates her from her peers, dollar store spectacles and ears that stick out like handles. There is a sense of dread and urgency in these opening scenes and I can’t help wondering why the cops aren’t out there sniffing the streets with cadaver dogs and a few compassionate neighbors.
The prose is crisp, transporting a reader through half the book in no time! But don’t go too fast. There are a myriad of details, clues and senses to enjoy, and characters to become attached to. Already we ‘feel’ for Connell, a persistent bulldog who knows instinctively when something’s wrong. And we feel for Molly who may have seen more than Lydia is letting on. Morton has a great way of making us see her characters through their eyes, a skill not many authors can boast.
I gave this book five stars for the suspense and the clever twists. I will definitely be looking out for more books by this author.
July 14, 2013
Thoroughly compelling from start to finish, with a twist that surprised me. Molly Brown? A thoroughly enchanting and very bright little girl. Good ex-cop Tommy Connell? I kept wondering when his big mouth and butt-in-where-he's-not-wanted behavior was going to get he and the people he loves in real trouble, but he didn't, even if it was by the skin of their teeth. He's an intriguing, if annoying, guy that I'll probably never tire of and will always want to whack him upside his hard head to see if it'll improve things. I'm not keeping my eyes or fingers crossed, but you never can tell.
January 27, 2016
I've read a couple of books by this author, and enjoyed them both: but I thought this was her best so far! The writing is vivid and fast paced, and keeps you right there with the main character as he navigates his way through a convoluted mystery that involves murder, police corruption, a strange little girl and the Wizard of Oz! I'm not going to try and explain it - just read it!
May 5, 2016
What a good book! This is the second Tommy Connell mystery and just as brilliant as the first. Must go and check if there is a #3.
A really good read - trust me!!
A really good read - trust me!!
February 22, 2019
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I cannot sing her praises enough. I loved this book. Will definitely be reading more of hers. This book was great.
I cannot sing her praises enough. I loved this book. Will definitely be reading more of hers. This book was great.
March 29, 2019
Although a bit wordy at times, great plot.
Good character development. I definitely recommend giving this author a try. I really enjoyed this one. Will read more from B.A.Morton.
Good character development. I definitely recommend giving this author a try. I really enjoyed this one. Will read more from B.A.Morton.
November 13, 2024
Ex cop and now private consultant, Tommy Connell is torn between doing his job, following his conscience and looking after his family. But they are tangled together this american crime mystery.
September 1, 2013
I read this book first not knowing that there was a previous book to read but this made me want to read more of this author.
Great read and recommend this to others who like to be kept in suspense until the end
Tommy Connell is an x cop who had left the police force to settle down with his partner Lizzie and son Joe to get away from the job he left but keeps getting drawn by by work his friend Gerry who is trying to get rid of corrupt cops.
Connell (as most people call him) is on the tail of 2 corrupt cops and is trying to find out what they are up to and who is paying them when he stumbles onto the case of a missing child which no one seems bothered about.
Molly Brown's parents had disappeared from their home and Lydia her older sister had been trying to keep a roof over their heads by selling herself but she is only 16 and out of it on drugs.
Connell finds it all strange as no seems to care that young Molly has disappeared and that she has under developed social skills and immerses herself into reading but only 1 book the Wizard Of Oz. Her room is full of piles of books which are all the same.
He is warned off by the corrupt cops but this makes him more determined to find out what is happening with them and why it appears that Molly is entangled in this.
Connell enlists his friend Marty to try and help him find out what is happening and why.
Whilst this is happening the police force is stretched as they are trying to catch a serial killer who is killing cops who all were corrupt.
Is it all connected? Well not saying as it will spoil the plot of the story but you will really enjoy it
Great read and recommend this to others who like to be kept in suspense until the end
Tommy Connell is an x cop who had left the police force to settle down with his partner Lizzie and son Joe to get away from the job he left but keeps getting drawn by by work his friend Gerry who is trying to get rid of corrupt cops.
Connell (as most people call him) is on the tail of 2 corrupt cops and is trying to find out what they are up to and who is paying them when he stumbles onto the case of a missing child which no one seems bothered about.
Molly Brown's parents had disappeared from their home and Lydia her older sister had been trying to keep a roof over their heads by selling herself but she is only 16 and out of it on drugs.
Connell finds it all strange as no seems to care that young Molly has disappeared and that she has under developed social skills and immerses herself into reading but only 1 book the Wizard Of Oz. Her room is full of piles of books which are all the same.
He is warned off by the corrupt cops but this makes him more determined to find out what is happening with them and why it appears that Molly is entangled in this.
Connell enlists his friend Marty to try and help him find out what is happening and why.
Whilst this is happening the police force is stretched as they are trying to catch a serial killer who is killing cops who all were corrupt.
Is it all connected? Well not saying as it will spoil the plot of the story but you will really enjoy it
May 18, 2013
enjoyable read
August 27, 2013
I liked the ending a lot. I only wish the corrupt cos would have had a more drawn out time with Isaac.
September 4, 2013
Searching for a missing girl no one seems to care about. Another thrilling book from B A MORTON that has you turning the pages.
December 15, 2013
Suspenseful
Well written. Kept my attention until the last page. Keeps you on the edge of your seat with unexpected twists and turns.
Well written. Kept my attention until the last page. Keeps you on the edge of your seat with unexpected twists and turns.
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