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Detective Alec Ramsay Mystery Series #1-3
The Child Taker & Criminally Insane Box Set
Detective Alec Ramsay Crime Mystery Suspense Series Books 1-3
The number 1 selling thriller, The Child Taker and the sequel, Slow Burn, plus the best selling Criminally Insane in one digital edition.
The number 1 selling thriller, The Child Taker and the sequel, Slow Burn, plus the best selling Criminally Insane in one digital edition.
1048 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 29, 2013
115 people are currently reading
795 people want to read
About the author
Conrad Jones
125 books398 followersConrad Jones is a best-selling thriller writer with 30 thriller novels.
The Anglesey Murders 10 books
The Soft Target Series 6 books
The Detective Alec Ramsay Series 6 books
The Inspector Braddick Series 4 books
The Journey Series 3 books
Cuckoos on the Mersey
18 of his books are available in audio and his novels have been translated into six languages.
He is always keen to talk to readers and writers alike, jonesconrad5@aol.com
FaceBook Conrad Jones Author
Twitter @ConradJones
The Anglesey Murders 10 books
The Soft Target Series 6 books
The Detective Alec Ramsay Series 6 books
The Inspector Braddick Series 4 books
The Journey Series 3 books
Cuckoos on the Mersey
18 of his books are available in audio and his novels have been translated into six languages.
He is always keen to talk to readers and writers alike, jonesconrad5@aol.com
FaceBook Conrad Jones Author
Twitter @ConradJones
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February 9, 2014
I rather enjoyed this set. However in the 1st book I actually forgot that the book was supposed to be about Detective Alec Ramsey, While it touched on him and his men to a certain extent it read more like it "John Tankersley" and the Terrorist Task force was the main focus. Alec seemed more like a minor character then the main one. His character was a bit more developed but not what you'd expect.
This didn't really hurt the book in the way it read. The story flowed well and kept me wanting to see what happened next.
The second book was just as exciting. Alec was much more involved in this book. Some interesting plot twists that seemed a bit pointless and awkward.
All in all I've enjoyed these books and am looking forward to the other 3 although one of them is not offered in the US and only in actual book form in the UK.
This didn't really hurt the book in the way it read. The story flowed well and kept me wanting to see what happened next.
The second book was just as exciting. Alec was much more involved in this book. Some interesting plot twists that seemed a bit pointless and awkward.
All in all I've enjoyed these books and am looking forward to the other 3 although one of them is not offered in the US and only in actual book form in the UK.
January 31, 2015
I couldn't put this book down. It draws you in, and I don't know if it is due to morbid curiosity, or the wish that the bad guys are going to get their comeuppance that had me hooked, either way it was a brilliant read.
This was my first Conrad Jones book, I found it extremely well written and I am now a fan, who will be seeking out more of his work. :)
This was my first Conrad Jones book, I found it extremely well written and I am now a fan, who will be seeking out more of his work. :)
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July 31, 2014A page turner to say the least. Like a roller coaster you never knew what would happen on the next page. It involved realistic characters-some were the good guys while others were worse than bad. I will look for his other books!
November 16, 2014
Very engrossing...I couldn't stop reading!
January 15, 2015
Absolutely chilling!
Not only is this book a thrilling and suspense filled book, it also deals with subjects we don't always want to hear about.
Not only is this book a thrilling and suspense filled book, it also deals with subjects we don't always want to hear about.
October 21, 2015
Blazing Guns and Whatnot
Oh my god !! This was the best murder mystery i have read in a really long time !!
The turns it made i never saw coming !!
Oh my god !! This was the best murder mystery i have read in a really long time !!
The turns it made i never saw coming !!
November 14, 2017
This is one of the worst written books I've had the misfortune to come across for a long time. And as I've just given up on The 5th Wave, that's saying something. Where do I start to critique this? Okay, first off. If you are going to put the British army into your stories, damn well get the details right. You cannot call an officer in the British army below the rank of half colonel by their rank alone. It's okay for Americans. Not in our army, however. And then the first SAS soldier we're introduced to is...a woman. No. Just no. There's not a woman alive who could pass SAS selection. Most men can't. But besides these details, the writing is painfully show then tell and tell again just in case we missed the significance. It has the subtlety of a wrecking ball.
I got to 3% of this one. I'm getting worse. But just not for me at all.
I got to 3% of this one. I'm getting worse. But just not for me at all.
December 27, 2022
Great Story
The boxed set really keeps the story together. The characters are interesting and the evil of Jack is
detailed which makes the character even more horrific. On one hand a good over evil story but then again, the characters are flawed enough to make it interesting
The boxed set really keeps the story together. The characters are interesting and the evil of Jack is
detailed which makes the character even more horrific. On one hand a good over evil story but then again, the characters are flawed enough to make it interesting
January 17, 2018
Good book
You people should just read this book yourselves and write your own review on this novel yourself and I really enjoyed reading this book very much so. Shelley MA
You people should just read this book yourselves and write your own review on this novel yourself and I really enjoyed reading this book very much so. Shelley MA
October 10, 2021
Action packed Good Crime read
Full of interesting characters ,lots of bad terrible guys and a load of the good guys who fight them! Thank God this is fiction!
Full of interesting characters ,lots of bad terrible guys and a load of the good guys who fight them! Thank God this is fiction!
February 12, 2021
First time reading this author, am loving his stories!
December 11, 2013
Lots and lots of bad guys!! A scale of bad guys--psycho crazy murdering child-torturing bad guys to the boss of the bad guys (the one with clean hands) and the boss guy's lackey. Bad cops, cheating cops, cops that leak info to the press. The other end of the spectrum--children, good women, good men and good cops. It did seem like the bad guys out-numbered the good guys. Lots of swearing. This book was well written though because I found myself understanding how the psycho guy got to where he was (but really glad he wasn't breathing by the end!!!) and rooting for the bad guys who took care of the really bad guys. The bummer is, there was no happy ending unless you count the bad guys getting what they deserved. This is no fairy tale.
July 8, 2014
Fast Paced & Action Packed
Not quite what I had been expecting, but very good just the same. A bit more graphic detail than I was expecting too, but it added to the over-all tension that runs through the entire story. Not gore just for the sake of being gorey, but to bring home to the reader just how depraved and evil the person was. It was strange because way in the back of my mind, I couldn't help but feel sorry for the abused boy that grew into such a monster of a man, and yet instead of seeking help as he matured, to deal with his past, he let it rule his thinking and chose to become a monster. The final choice was his. The story goes full circle. Hard to put down, but now I'm more than ready for a little "lite" reading. LOL
Not quite what I had been expecting, but very good just the same. A bit more graphic detail than I was expecting too, but it added to the over-all tension that runs through the entire story. Not gore just for the sake of being gorey, but to bring home to the reader just how depraved and evil the person was. It was strange because way in the back of my mind, I couldn't help but feel sorry for the abused boy that grew into such a monster of a man, and yet instead of seeking help as he matured, to deal with his past, he let it rule his thinking and chose to become a monster. The final choice was his. The story goes full circle. Hard to put down, but now I'm more than ready for a little "lite" reading. LOL
July 16, 2016
Murder and Mayhem Old World Style
Conrad Jones has a winning combination with his Detective Alex Ramsay series. A set of gritty crime thrillers that certainly keep you on your toes. Book 1 The Child Taker is Criminally Insane introduces you to a horrific paedophile that steals children to order. However is everything really the way it seems to be? Book 3 Criminally Insane finds Alex and his crew following the local crime bosses after finding a brutally murdered young woman. Both books are graphic, so reader beware. Mr Conrads writing style is gripping and vividly descriptive.
Conrad Jones has a winning combination with his Detective Alex Ramsay series. A set of gritty crime thrillers that certainly keep you on your toes. Book 1 The Child Taker is Criminally Insane introduces you to a horrific paedophile that steals children to order. However is everything really the way it seems to be? Book 3 Criminally Insane finds Alex and his crew following the local crime bosses after finding a brutally murdered young woman. Both books are graphic, so reader beware. Mr Conrads writing style is gripping and vividly descriptive.
July 10, 2014
I didn't like it
the first book was pretty ok. I felt like they was all over the place and also developed ideas of who took the kids and how the father was connected that I would have love to see how it played out. that's where the two stars come in. the second book was so long Angel boring I haven't even finished it and I refuse. it jumps all around. I swore we was just talking about Jack, who the he'll are these other characters. if you have time to waste then by all means read it. if not I suggest you don't even bother. even for a free book I was disappointed
the first book was pretty ok. I felt like they was all over the place and also developed ideas of who took the kids and how the father was connected that I would have love to see how it played out. that's where the two stars come in. the second book was so long Angel boring I haven't even finished it and I refuse. it jumps all around. I swore we was just talking about Jack, who the he'll are these other characters. if you have time to waste then by all means read it. if not I suggest you don't even bother. even for a free book I was disappointed
July 16, 2014
An entertaining read, although didn't realise the first book was supposed to feature Alec Ramsay as the main character, he barely got a look in! Fast paced, good flow and a reasonably well thought out story. Good page turner that certainly didn't lack in bad guys and a rising body count. The second book's (Kindle edition) last three chapters were riddled with spelling mistakes, something which I personally found quite annoying and distracting.
October 20, 2016
The child taker
I loved this book it kept me up for 3 nights- couldn't put it down. Everything came together nicely and it was well written. I can't wait to read more from this author. Great book!!!!!!!
I loved this book it kept me up for 3 nights- couldn't put it down. Everything came together nicely and it was well written. I can't wait to read more from this author. Great book!!!!!!!
November 23, 2013
Not recommended for the squeamish or faint of heart.
November 30, 2013
Well constructed and readable but a bit grim/bleak for my personal taste and 'unfinished' endings are definitely not something that work for me.
December 8, 2013
Couldn't put it down
I'm curious to read more from this author. He doesn't hold anything back. No character was safe, always something going on.
I'm curious to read more from this author. He doesn't hold anything back. No character was safe, always something going on.
December 10, 2013
Well written enough, but too much dwelling on the violence and sexual abuse for me to actually enjoy it.
July 5, 2014
I loved it. It is a good page turner and pulls you in. Getting ready to read the second book in the set. Would I recimed it, yes to certian people.
August 25, 2014
A really well written book but a little overdone on the gruesome descriptions. Great twist in "who done it".
November 2, 2014
Excellent
Excellent books! Great characters, very graphic, very well written! Couldn't put them down. Would definitely read more by Conrad Jones!
Excellent books! Great characters, very graphic, very well written! Couldn't put them down. Would definitely read more by Conrad Jones!
April 10, 2015
vicious. good stories. really enjoyed them
December 17, 2014
Did not finish this book... Very disappointing.
February 2, 2016
Moina rec
January 29, 2018
Very good read, very gruesome, and horribly frightening. As the title indicate the child taker is a predator Interested in children. But worse he takes children on order. You want a blond 3y. Old, Jack will find one. In this case the twins were in great demand, but the grandfather was head of a anti terrorist group and they come to the rescue after many conflict with the police. You have to cheer for the anti terrorist who have no rules...unlike the police who have to do things by the book. But what of laws? What of principles? A hard answer. However this book came as a three books in a series. Can hardly wait to,see what happens to the vile Individual who made it out of hospital escaping the police.
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