Roll The Dice

DCI Cooper #3

by B. Baskerville

If everyone hates you, everyone has a reason… When crime boss, Fletcher Blackburn, is gunned down in his own home, DCI Erica Cooper’s blood runs cold. The Blackburns aren’t the sort to wait for the courts to hand out justice, and with fingers being pointed at a business partner and a rival gang, it isn’t long before the violence escalates. To prevent a gang war, Cooper must solve this case as quickly as possible. She knows the key to the case lies with those closest to Fletcher, but the Blackburns don’t trust the police. A trophy wife, a brother in prison, a merciless son, a spoiled princess, a bookish accountant, and a power-hungry nephew. One of them knows the truth. None of them will open up. DS Jack ‘Tennessee’ Daniel thinks most murders are rooted in sex and money but forensic pathologist, Margot Swanson, thinks there’s more to this murder than first appears. Still traumatised from the events of last spring, Cooper must keep one eye on the crime families of the north and one eye on her own. Can she get to the bottom of this before all of Newcastle is burned to the ground? An unputdownable thriller set in the stunning Northumbrian countryside.

284 pages, Paperback

Published September 6, 2023

Reviews

[Kate Allman-Armstrong · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm absolutely loving the DCI Cooper books. I love that they are set in the local area. They are a really easy read and once you start them you find it hard to put them down. I can't wait to read the next one

[Janet Hollamby · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would give this more if it wasn't for the errors

A new proof reader and/or editor is needed. The spelling mistakes and continuity errors spoilt what was otherwise a good read. To spell a character's name one way and then another within two sentences, it was frustrating. Also I like stories to be geographically correct and being from the North East I knew when this was not. Maybe I'm just nitpicking!
Very reminiscent of LJ Ross.

[vERA wHEEELER · Rating 4 out of 5]

Erica Cooper

I found this author by chance, downloaded the first Erica Cooper book and was immediately engrossed. So I've read the first 3 and am planning on reading number 4 very soon. Such good plots, and a bit of romance thrown in which I love. The only downside are the grammatical errors and wrong spellings, quite a lot, specially in book no 3. 4 stars instead of 5.

[David Purkiss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow wow wow what an explosive read

This book is an amazing book to read its got it all from start to finish it totally keeps you wanting more the plot the story and the ending is brilliant to.its a total must read for anyone who likes these kind of books?
D.l.purkiss?

[kath · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

It was great being able to visualise all the places a I love in Gateshead but even if you don't know the area the detail gives you enough to see them and even though I'm dyslexic I can finish a book quickly as it varies you along with the characters.

[Mr Kenneth L Mullen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Excellent Story

Another excellent story by B.Baskerville in the DC I Cooper series. Lots of the usual characters and a very good storyline. What makes these stories even better is them being based in an region the I live in. Looking forward to reading more

[Mr Bruce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Getting better all of the time!

I was unsure when I started reading the first DCI Cooper book. However after about the 3rd chapter I was hooked ...
Roll the Dice is the best so far and I want to go straight on to the next one.
Is she better than Ross? I don't know...

[Jane Laidlaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. Really gritty characters and intriguing storyline. Plenty of great twists & a superb ending which I never saw coming! Can’t wait for the next DCI Cooper book.

[chris nobbs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another excellent read by B. Baskerville
None stop action
I cannot wait to read her next book

[Jean Sokell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

This is the third in the DC Erica Cooper series. Once again, what a great read . Well done Betsy.

[Pauline Margaret Dean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Roll the Dice

Absolutely briliant enjoyed it from first page to last.Great storyline and the characters get better with each book I look forward to the next one.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good follow on from the previous two. I liked the gang angle, and it was an interesting storyline. The multiple layers to it also made it a bit twisty and kept interest.

[Tracey Nesbit Gascoigne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this 3rd DCI Erica Cooper book..... Great story... Good twist... Looking forward to the next one....

[Sonja · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[mary d moulding bill moulding · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book

A brilliant story and very enjoyable. Looking forward to the next episode. Each book getting better and good mix of police and home life.

[Alison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really love the characters in this series thank you Betsy