The Head Case

DCI Tom Caton Manchester #2

by Bill Rogers

Roger Standing, Commander of The British Empire, and the Prime Minister's Special Adviser for Education, is murdered. DCI Tom Caton is not short of suspects. But if this is a simple mugging gone wrong then why has MI5 ransacked his apartment, and why is Special Branch disrupting the investigation? And why are the widow and her son taking the news so calmly?
Roger Standing was not what he seemed...and something is rotten in the corridors of power. Will the killer strike again?

Genres: Crime, Fiction, Ebooks

262 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 12, 2009

Reviews

[barbara jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series of Bill Rogers books Keeps getting better and better. What praise can an author receive than this.

This story is so believable. The characters are by far the best that any author could produce from his mind. Surely based on real police and police procedures. If not, then they are a product of a brilliant mind.
Bill Rogers' next book is waiting for me. I cannot wait to begin the adventure.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Something a little bit different.

Life imitating art...this story held some strange coincides for me as I have recently removed my son from a school which loosely resembles the fictitious Harmony. I'm glad to say that my son is flourishing and happy a his new school.

The story is clever, well researched and engaging. An eye opener for some, no doubt. An enjoyable read for all. X

[Ellie Blow · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable read, but needs a good editor

I really enjoyed the plot of this book, and there was a good turn of phrase here and there. Sadly, it's really sloppily edited, with quite a few typos and one point where half a conversation seems to have disappeared. There were a few other things I spotted as well. I managed to get past that because I was enjoying the plot, but depending how much that kind of thing annoys you it might not be ideal.

[Gordon Craig · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rewiew

This was an interesting novel.By and large it entertained from start to finish.There were a large number of possible suspects but the mane agement was saved towards the end. At no time were my hackles raised by there being a serious departure from murder investigation technique, however my practical knowledge is years and years out of date now. I enjoyed the book and will look for the next in the series.

[johnmarkie1905 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Been better reads from him

Slightly disappointed as I have read better from bill rogers the storyline was good enough but it seemed to take forever to get to end of it 3out of 5 from me

[T J Parsonson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well worth the read despite the shortcomings

As with so many books on Kindle alone, not sufficient proofreading happens. Glaziers formed the Lake District? Good story nonetheless.

[Jeffrey T Heatley · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Head Case

Excellent portrayal of education and police politics. Gripping storytelling. Quick action drama, thoroughly enjoyed Looking forward to next in series.

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant Manchester detective book

I have never read a Bill Rogers book before - NOW I am totally hooked!!!
I recommend this author to anyone who likes a good suspense thriller

[Jack · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mancunian murder mystery with the modern educational system as its background.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series just keeps giving.

[John Roberts · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an average read. Didn't get to excited nor hooked. I suppose I would recommend but only if your bored. I will carefully consider book 3!

[Arati · Rating 3 out of 5]

All the plots are so complicated or seem so until the last chapters and then the author just dumps a quick solution and ends it! Three books into the series and they're all like that.

[Mimi · Rating 5 out of 5]

At 26 years old, Cole Cohen, had struggled with learning disabilities all her life. No one could seem to pin point what was causing her disabilities. She couldn't tell left from right, she was horrible at math and telling time, and when an object was coming towards her she could not ascertain how fast it was moving. As she planned to move out-of-state to study she decided to have one more battery of tests to see if the doctors could find out how to help her. At this point she was unable to drive because of her disabilities. Finally, after having an MRI (her first), Cole found out why she had such difficulties. The MRI showed a fluid-filled hole taking up about one fourth of her brain. Cole was relieved to finally have a diagnosis and hoped for a cure. Unfortunately, there was no cure. The book then chronicles how Cole learned to cope with her difficulties. This is a well written book that is humorous and uplifting. To me it is amazing that she does everything she does after seeing a picture of her MRI. She really is a hero!

[Martin Ryan · Rating 2 out of 5]

An original plot but sadly lacked anything approaching a thrilling climax. Good procedural work but some of the characters were waxy. Also the team of detectives was on the large side and I struggled keeping track of them. Kindle need a real good kicking for all the typos in their version - it really spoilt the flow. This one topped it for me: "What I don't know about churches, wild flowers, birds, animals, glaziers, volcanoes, and dinosaurs, isn't worth knowing". So there you have it, DCI Tom Caton, a pane in the backside for Manchester's villains.

[Joan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I hoed this series would improve as it progressed, but there are far too many info-dumps and the writing is too clunky and 'over-researched' for me. However that is my personal opinion and I expect that there will be many readers who thoroughly enjoy these books.
The plot itself was good and certainly well-planned, but l like a little more depth to my detectives ;)

Three stars - liked it but I would have liked it a LOT me without the over-written details about places and with a bit MORE information about the main character.

[Ann James · Rating 3 out of 5]

Loved the story. Didn't love the kindle edition with its spelling mistakes, grammatical errors and missing sentences. English is my second language and even I picked up on the errors...very difficult not to! (at least one on every page). Will probably read the next in the series in paperback form.

[Mickey Hoffman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting enough, but lacks punch. The MC's love affair seemed forced to me and there was a lengthy chapter about a weekend they spent together that did nothing for the story at all. Kindle version, at least, needs to be edited.

[Terry · Rating 3 out of 5]

The second in the DCI Caton series. Normal crime fare with the most disagreeable DCI. Good plots and does much to show Manchester in a good light. Will continue with the series and just hope that DCI Caton chills out a bit.

[Darren Keighley · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book felt a bit overwhelming at times & quite confusing.
Not his best unfortunately.

[Mark Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

a better second effort.