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A Fatal Obsession
Guy Royal is a much-loved TV star. So why does someone want him dead?Guy Royal, one of the nation’s favourite TV stars, is shot and killed in his isolated mansion.Tasked with finding the killer, DCI Flint and the MCIU quickly learn that in real life Royal was a toxic character with many enemies. And that’s a problem because it means there are a lot of people who might have wanted him dead – ex-wives, his manager, drug dealers, disgruntled ex-employees.With so many suspects, the investigation moves slowly, and comes under increasing scrutiny from a hostile media. And with his new boss demanding results, it soon becomes one of the most complex and difficult cases of Flint’s career.Then a second murder investigation is launched when the daughter of one of Flint’s closest colleagues is rushed to hospital after taking ecstasy.But in an unexpected break, it soon becomes clear there may be a link between the two cases. A link which will lead Flint to a remote hideaway where he will face a terrifying threat to his own life in what may be his most thrilling case yet.A Fatal Obsession – the eleventh in the gripping detective series featuring DCI Danny Flint.
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Published November 19, 2023
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Trevor Negus
21 books59 followersDuring a varied thirty year police career Trevor spent six years as an authorised firearms officer and sniper, before transferring onto the CID. He spent the last twelve years of his career as a detective, becoming a specialist interviewer involved in the planning and implementation of interviews with murder suspects.
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November 1, 2023
DCI Danny Flint #11
At 10am on 30th September 1990 ‘The King of Light Entertainment ‘, Guy Royal, is found shot dead at his Elizabethan Manor House by his manager and agent, Stan Jennings. Guy’s once illustrious career is in tatters as stories of his exploits surfaced a year or so before his death. It seems as if there’s quite a queue of people who Guy has royally offended as DCI Danny Flint and the team at MCIU in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, discover. As if this complicated investigation is isn’t enough some teenagers have a bad reaction after taking Ecstasy, including a daughter of one of Danny’s team. Later one of the teenagers dies and sadly the MCIU have yet another death to investigate and unfortunately things are set to get a whole lot worse.
I like this series and although I haven’t read all 11, I find this latest instalment perfectly easy to read and I’m sure it will work as a stand-alone. I enjoy being back in Notts, the county of my birth and it’s always good to catch up with Danny Flint who is well characterised and very likeable as you glimpse him beyond his police role which gives his character further authenticity. The stability of his home life is very important and grounding for Danny as he navigates all the pitfalls that goes with the territory of a senior police officer.
I really enjoy the focus on Guy Royal who is horribly fascinating. In private this man is odious but he has the ability to flick a switch in public and a man of charm emerges. Make of that what you will! It’s compelling and immersive reading looking at all the areas where he has caused offence or worse as it sure gets dark and gritty in places. His personality inevitably means there’s quite a suspect pool which makes the police investigation a tricky one.
I like the way the author tells the story via some different narratives and timelines which builds a multilayered plot which flows well. It becomes an intriguing jigsaw puzzle with plenty of elements to keep you reading on. It’s all told at a steady pace, providing a bigger picture and giving good context to the 1990 timeline. Parts of the ending are unpredictable with exciting, dramatic and dangerous scenes whilst others are not too hard to work out.
Overall, it’s a solid well plotted police procedural with interesting characters and a believable storyline.
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to Inkubator Books for the much appreciated arc in return for an honest review.
At 10am on 30th September 1990 ‘The King of Light Entertainment ‘, Guy Royal, is found shot dead at his Elizabethan Manor House by his manager and agent, Stan Jennings. Guy’s once illustrious career is in tatters as stories of his exploits surfaced a year or so before his death. It seems as if there’s quite a queue of people who Guy has royally offended as DCI Danny Flint and the team at MCIU in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, discover. As if this complicated investigation is isn’t enough some teenagers have a bad reaction after taking Ecstasy, including a daughter of one of Danny’s team. Later one of the teenagers dies and sadly the MCIU have yet another death to investigate and unfortunately things are set to get a whole lot worse.
I like this series and although I haven’t read all 11, I find this latest instalment perfectly easy to read and I’m sure it will work as a stand-alone. I enjoy being back in Notts, the county of my birth and it’s always good to catch up with Danny Flint who is well characterised and very likeable as you glimpse him beyond his police role which gives his character further authenticity. The stability of his home life is very important and grounding for Danny as he navigates all the pitfalls that goes with the territory of a senior police officer.
I really enjoy the focus on Guy Royal who is horribly fascinating. In private this man is odious but he has the ability to flick a switch in public and a man of charm emerges. Make of that what you will! It’s compelling and immersive reading looking at all the areas where he has caused offence or worse as it sure gets dark and gritty in places. His personality inevitably means there’s quite a suspect pool which makes the police investigation a tricky one.
I like the way the author tells the story via some different narratives and timelines which builds a multilayered plot which flows well. It becomes an intriguing jigsaw puzzle with plenty of elements to keep you reading on. It’s all told at a steady pace, providing a bigger picture and giving good context to the 1990 timeline. Parts of the ending are unpredictable with exciting, dramatic and dangerous scenes whilst others are not too hard to work out.
Overall, it’s a solid well plotted police procedural with interesting characters and a believable storyline.
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to Inkubator Books for the much appreciated arc in return for an honest review.
November 6, 2023
A Fatal Obsession is my first but very satisfying read in the Danny Flint series. I just absolutely loved the cover and saw by checking out other books by Trevor Negus, that they are all equally good. Another author I added to my ever growing ‘want to read’ list!
I must say I probably have to read more books in this series to get to know Danny Flint and his team better; I liked the characters but it’s not that they stood out immediately. Who stood out immediately however, is the victim, Guy Royal. Although he’s found dead at the start of the story, he plays a big role because he was such a horrible character. The story is being told from different POV’s and in different timelines, so it took me a little while to see what was actually happening. Pretty soon though I was immersed in the story and I could see there was a lot going on between the victim, his agent Stan Jennings and of course the struggling publisher and the not-so-young-but aspiring secretary.
And there is a lot going on. Danny and his team have to unravel the story behind Stan, Guy and behind several others before they are on the right track to find the killer. There are several love stories involved, and there is talk of substance abuse, violence and sadly another dead. An intricate plot that left me guessing, which I liked a lot.
A very nice read and I’m looking forward to reading more books in this series.
Thanks to Netgally and Inkubator Books for this review copy.
I must say I probably have to read more books in this series to get to know Danny Flint and his team better; I liked the characters but it’s not that they stood out immediately. Who stood out immediately however, is the victim, Guy Royal. Although he’s found dead at the start of the story, he plays a big role because he was such a horrible character. The story is being told from different POV’s and in different timelines, so it took me a little while to see what was actually happening. Pretty soon though I was immersed in the story and I could see there was a lot going on between the victim, his agent Stan Jennings and of course the struggling publisher and the not-so-young-but aspiring secretary.
And there is a lot going on. Danny and his team have to unravel the story behind Stan, Guy and behind several others before they are on the right track to find the killer. There are several love stories involved, and there is talk of substance abuse, violence and sadly another dead. An intricate plot that left me guessing, which I liked a lot.
A very nice read and I’m looking forward to reading more books in this series.
Thanks to Netgally and Inkubator Books for this review copy.
November 22, 2023
Malice comes in many forms and shapes…
We often think of murderers as the most infamous, the ones we see on telly in series like Mindhunters: their lack of empathy, poor upbringing, mummy issues and personality disorders are often illustrative.
I am convinced there is an evil edge in every one of us, imagine what you would do if they got to your loved ones, family and children. Would you still be so understanding and empathetic because of someone's bad start in life?
In Trevor Negus's latest thriller, A Fatal Obsession, readers embark on a journey through nightclubs and the chaotic world of sex workers, as well as the life of a man who amassed wealth and rose to fame, being on every TV Channel. The protagonist, Super Star Guy Royal, has suffered waning popularity ever since his ex-wife exposed his misdeeds. Struggling to make ends meet, Royal's butler, Stan Jennings, suggests he should earn a quick income by publishing his autobiography.
I have read earlier a novel by Trevor Negus that captured my attention with its fascinating and fast-paced writing style, which is also evident in this novel: on the surface a very punchy writing style, lots of action, short chapters, many different POVs and characters, and seemingly irrelevant plot strands that miraculously come together at the end.
The story starts in a nightclub, where a group of young people are out for a night out and popping pills. For one of them this party night ends tragically: she dies, and one of her friends is rushed to hospital. Not long after, we are introduced to His Royal 'Pain' - notorious for his bullying, drinking and drug abuse.
I was immediately gripped by the story, I usually have some trouble when a writer brings up so many POVs and characters in a very short space of time, but Negus has no problem with that: they are all given a stage, which, as mentioned earlier, wonderfully add something to the overall plot, albeit certainly not at the beginning of the novel. Negus provides a meticulous build-up, so that the whom, and the why remains exciting until the very end, and even then he manages to add a wicked twist at the end. Just brilliant!
I was immediately engrossed in the story of Janice—who previously only worked for one day or two at a publishing house—and her subsequent role as a ghostwriter's personal assistant. She is pleased as punch, having dreamed of a writing career for so long. Alas, her manuscripts have repeatedly been declined. However, she is over the moon to have landed a publishing job, bringing her closer to the literary action.
I liked the pairing of Kingston & Ralph Hooper - theirs is a story of a tragic love - it fits nicely into the story, - it emphasises the human tragedy going on in the storylines here. Notably, the themes of loneliness are conveyed through the depiction of characters; most of the characters are lonely or searching in one way or another: for attention, retribution, another life, a safe place....
Danny Flint and his team are engrossed in work as they receive news of another CID arriving. Meanwhile, a colleague receives word that his daughter Sandra has been hospitalised due to ecstasy usage. Amidst all this, an aspiring novelist is striving for recognition. As each character follows their individual path, the story cleverly builds towards a thrilling catharsis. Will Danny Flint be able to successfully conclude the case, or does he regret not choosing Mark Slater's office job?
Trevor Negus' new novel delivers an exciting, brutal, and heartfelt human drama.
4.5 stars and highly recommended!
We often think of murderers as the most infamous, the ones we see on telly in series like Mindhunters: their lack of empathy, poor upbringing, mummy issues and personality disorders are often illustrative.
I am convinced there is an evil edge in every one of us, imagine what you would do if they got to your loved ones, family and children. Would you still be so understanding and empathetic because of someone's bad start in life?
In Trevor Negus's latest thriller, A Fatal Obsession, readers embark on a journey through nightclubs and the chaotic world of sex workers, as well as the life of a man who amassed wealth and rose to fame, being on every TV Channel. The protagonist, Super Star Guy Royal, has suffered waning popularity ever since his ex-wife exposed his misdeeds. Struggling to make ends meet, Royal's butler, Stan Jennings, suggests he should earn a quick income by publishing his autobiography.
I have read earlier a novel by Trevor Negus that captured my attention with its fascinating and fast-paced writing style, which is also evident in this novel: on the surface a very punchy writing style, lots of action, short chapters, many different POVs and characters, and seemingly irrelevant plot strands that miraculously come together at the end.
The story starts in a nightclub, where a group of young people are out for a night out and popping pills. For one of them this party night ends tragically: she dies, and one of her friends is rushed to hospital. Not long after, we are introduced to His Royal 'Pain' - notorious for his bullying, drinking and drug abuse.
I was immediately gripped by the story, I usually have some trouble when a writer brings up so many POVs and characters in a very short space of time, but Negus has no problem with that: they are all given a stage, which, as mentioned earlier, wonderfully add something to the overall plot, albeit certainly not at the beginning of the novel. Negus provides a meticulous build-up, so that the whom, and the why remains exciting until the very end, and even then he manages to add a wicked twist at the end. Just brilliant!
I was immediately engrossed in the story of Janice—who previously only worked for one day or two at a publishing house—and her subsequent role as a ghostwriter's personal assistant. She is pleased as punch, having dreamed of a writing career for so long. Alas, her manuscripts have repeatedly been declined. However, she is over the moon to have landed a publishing job, bringing her closer to the literary action.
I liked the pairing of Kingston & Ralph Hooper - theirs is a story of a tragic love - it fits nicely into the story, - it emphasises the human tragedy going on in the storylines here. Notably, the themes of loneliness are conveyed through the depiction of characters; most of the characters are lonely or searching in one way or another: for attention, retribution, another life, a safe place....
Danny Flint and his team are engrossed in work as they receive news of another CID arriving. Meanwhile, a colleague receives word that his daughter Sandra has been hospitalised due to ecstasy usage. Amidst all this, an aspiring novelist is striving for recognition. As each character follows their individual path, the story cleverly builds towards a thrilling catharsis. Will Danny Flint be able to successfully conclude the case, or does he regret not choosing Mark Slater's office job?
Trevor Negus' new novel delivers an exciting, brutal, and heartfelt human drama.
4.5 stars and highly recommended!
November 13, 2023
A new book & author I discovered thanks to the ARC on Netgalley, I really enjoyed reading this multifaceted thriller. There are a huge number of threads & people to keep track of and many short chapters, but Negus does a great job of keeping it all together and moving everything to a surprising but satisfying conclusion. I loved the UK settings, including Nottingham!
November 8, 2023
I would like to thank Netgalley and Inkubator Books for an advance copy of A Fatal Obsession, the eleventh novel to feature DCI Danny Flint of Nottinghamshire Police’s Major Crime Unit, set in 1989.
Guy Royal, former TV star is found shot dead at his country home. It doesn’t take long for Danny and the team to establish that Royal was an unpleasant man with a long history of alienating people, making the suspect list long. He launches a second murder enquiry after a colleagues daughter is rushed to hospital after taking ecstasy.
I enjoyed A Fatal Obsession, which has a strong storyline, but I didn’t find it as compulsive as some of the previous novels. It may be my mood, but I found in the first half that the constant switching of point of view and timeline a bit disorienting and I couldn’t settle into a one sitting read as there seemed like too many opportunities for a break. The second half, where it all comes together, is more immersive as there are fewer flashbacks and the reader has gained a familiarity with the characters and their involvement, which gets them more invested.
The plot is interesting as it is one that screams out for the use of modern DNA testing. I think it is set at the time when testing was in its infancy, but had already been used successfully in court. It would have been good to see it used, but it was a time consuming process back then and I can see why the author didn’t use it - it would have destroyed the momentum. The author takes his time in the first half to build that momentum, focusing on a disparate set of characters, whom he only later links to his overarching plot line. The second half has a much quicker pace as these links come together and the team identify their murderers. I like the way there are two separate crimes involved the novel as it gives the reader more to think about.
A Fatal Obsession is a novel of two halves that come together in an ultimately satisfying read. 3.5*
Guy Royal, former TV star is found shot dead at his country home. It doesn’t take long for Danny and the team to establish that Royal was an unpleasant man with a long history of alienating people, making the suspect list long. He launches a second murder enquiry after a colleagues daughter is rushed to hospital after taking ecstasy.
I enjoyed A Fatal Obsession, which has a strong storyline, but I didn’t find it as compulsive as some of the previous novels. It may be my mood, but I found in the first half that the constant switching of point of view and timeline a bit disorienting and I couldn’t settle into a one sitting read as there seemed like too many opportunities for a break. The second half, where it all comes together, is more immersive as there are fewer flashbacks and the reader has gained a familiarity with the characters and their involvement, which gets them more invested.
The plot is interesting as it is one that screams out for the use of modern DNA testing. I think it is set at the time when testing was in its infancy, but had already been used successfully in court. It would have been good to see it used, but it was a time consuming process back then and I can see why the author didn’t use it - it would have destroyed the momentum. The author takes his time in the first half to build that momentum, focusing on a disparate set of characters, whom he only later links to his overarching plot line. The second half has a much quicker pace as these links come together and the team identify their murderers. I like the way there are two separate crimes involved the novel as it gives the reader more to think about.
A Fatal Obsession is a novel of two halves that come together in an ultimately satisfying read. 3.5*
November 8, 2023
4 and 1 / 2 stars
This book is a great addition to the DCI Danny Flint series. Perhaps it is Mr. Negus’ best novel yet. The characters are fully fleshed out. I feel sometimes as though I know them personally. I appreciate Danny and his wife’s relationship. I also like how well Danny’s team get along. I have read most of Mr. Negus’ novels, and they don’t disappoint.
There is much going on in this book. Guy Royal, a disgraced, former television star is shot to death in his home. While he was spectacularly popular at the height of his fame, he is in reality a very bad person. Danny and his team must figure out which of his many enemies murdered him. His only “friend” appears to be his struggling, beleaguered, unpaid mostly, manager Stan Jennings.
There is also a subplot about drugs being sold at local clubs. This turns out to be very serious as the drugs are laced with something deadly. When the seller goes on the run, his story is told from his perspective.
This story shifts in time and situations. The present day investigation is supported by incidents in the past. An unfortunate attraction blossoms and ends in tragedy.
This is a fantastic book, and I will continue to read Trevor Negus’ novels.
I want to thank NetGalley and Inkubator Books for forwarding to me a copy of this fabulous book for me to read, enjoy and review. The opinions expressed in this review are solely my own.
This book is a great addition to the DCI Danny Flint series. Perhaps it is Mr. Negus’ best novel yet. The characters are fully fleshed out. I feel sometimes as though I know them personally. I appreciate Danny and his wife’s relationship. I also like how well Danny’s team get along. I have read most of Mr. Negus’ novels, and they don’t disappoint.
There is much going on in this book. Guy Royal, a disgraced, former television star is shot to death in his home. While he was spectacularly popular at the height of his fame, he is in reality a very bad person. Danny and his team must figure out which of his many enemies murdered him. His only “friend” appears to be his struggling, beleaguered, unpaid mostly, manager Stan Jennings.
There is also a subplot about drugs being sold at local clubs. This turns out to be very serious as the drugs are laced with something deadly. When the seller goes on the run, his story is told from his perspective.
This story shifts in time and situations. The present day investigation is supported by incidents in the past. An unfortunate attraction blossoms and ends in tragedy.
This is a fantastic book, and I will continue to read Trevor Negus’ novels.
I want to thank NetGalley and Inkubator Books for forwarding to me a copy of this fabulous book for me to read, enjoy and review. The opinions expressed in this review are solely my own.
November 16, 2023
Guy Royal, the TV star everyone loves to hate ends up dead in his mansion. DCI Flint and team dive into a messy web of enemies, ex-wives, and drug dealers, making this one of Flint's toughest cases.
I got hooked on the toxic allure of Guy Royal, a character so brilliantly awful that even his manager, Stan Jennings, seems like a saint in comparison.
But that's not all! There's a subplot involving deadly drugs in local clubs, with a runaway seller sharing his story. The narrative weaves past and present, revealing tragic attractions and unexpected connections.
Negus kept me guessing with an intricate plot, multiple love stories, and a dose of substance abuse and violence. The characters did not jump out at me immediately, but they grew on me as their relationships untangled.
This was a fantastic read that had me eagerly turning pages. Big shoutout to NetGalley and Inkubator Books for the gripping arc – my honest opinions here! Can't wait to dive into more of Negus' novels. 🕵️♂️📖 #AFatalObsession #BookReview #CrimeFiction
I got hooked on the toxic allure of Guy Royal, a character so brilliantly awful that even his manager, Stan Jennings, seems like a saint in comparison.
But that's not all! There's a subplot involving deadly drugs in local clubs, with a runaway seller sharing his story. The narrative weaves past and present, revealing tragic attractions and unexpected connections.
Negus kept me guessing with an intricate plot, multiple love stories, and a dose of substance abuse and violence. The characters did not jump out at me immediately, but they grew on me as their relationships untangled.
This was a fantastic read that had me eagerly turning pages. Big shoutout to NetGalley and Inkubator Books for the gripping arc – my honest opinions here! Can't wait to dive into more of Negus' novels. 🕵️♂️📖 #AFatalObsession #BookReview #CrimeFiction
October 30, 2023
This is book 11 in the DCI Danny Flint crime series. DCI Flint and his team is solving the murder of a has been TV star and looking for a drug dealer supplying deadly ecstacy to club goers. I did not know this was part of a series, and it goes against every grain of my being to read a series out of order. However, this book does stand on its own and I had no issues understanding the plot.
The book moves along at a good pace with lots of twists. It was an interesting police procedural and fans of that genre will like this book. The prose was pretty deeply Scottish or British? I'm not sure but I did have a hard time with some parts of the book. All in all a good story.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC. I do recommend this book and am greatly appreciative of the copy of the book.
The book moves along at a good pace with lots of twists. It was an interesting police procedural and fans of that genre will like this book. The prose was pretty deeply Scottish or British? I'm not sure but I did have a hard time with some parts of the book. All in all a good story.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC. I do recommend this book and am greatly appreciative of the copy of the book.
November 1, 2023
A TV star is shot in his home.
Guy Royal is a user, abuser and an addict, but that is not the side that his adoring fans see.
Danny Flint has a new boss who wants quick results to find the murderer.
Young girls are dying and are critically ill after taking a bad drug sold to them by a bouncer. Danny Flint is tasked with finding the dealer when a close colleague's daughter is rushed to hospital.
Is there a link between the two cases?
I must say, Trevor Negus knows how to spin a story and make it unputdownable. I love his police procedurals, they keep the reader on the edge of their seat, and turning pages madly to uncover the next clue.
I definitely recommend this series. Absolutely fabulous!
5/5 stars from me.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
Guy Royal is a user, abuser and an addict, but that is not the side that his adoring fans see.
Danny Flint has a new boss who wants quick results to find the murderer.
Young girls are dying and are critically ill after taking a bad drug sold to them by a bouncer. Danny Flint is tasked with finding the dealer when a close colleague's daughter is rushed to hospital.
Is there a link between the two cases?
I must say, Trevor Negus knows how to spin a story and make it unputdownable. I love his police procedurals, they keep the reader on the edge of their seat, and turning pages madly to uncover the next clue.
I definitely recommend this series. Absolutely fabulous!
5/5 stars from me.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
November 19, 2023
This is #11 in the DCI Danny Flint series but can easily be read as a standalone.
Guy Royal is a very popular television presenter so everyone is shocked when he’s murdered in his mansion. Danny and his team then start to discover that Guy was a nasty character and had enemies, so there are a lot of people who could’ve wanted him dead.
At the same time, the daughter of one of the MCIU team is rushed to ICU with her life in the balance after taking tainted ecstasy at a nightclub. Danny and the team then start to realise that there could be a connection between the two incidents.
I’ve read the whole Danny Flint series, I’m always disappointed when the book ends and can’t wait for the next instalment! Highly recommended.
Thank you to NetGalley and Inkubator Books for an advance reader copy in return for an honest review.
Guy Royal is a very popular television presenter so everyone is shocked when he’s murdered in his mansion. Danny and his team then start to discover that Guy was a nasty character and had enemies, so there are a lot of people who could’ve wanted him dead.
At the same time, the daughter of one of the MCIU team is rushed to ICU with her life in the balance after taking tainted ecstasy at a nightclub. Danny and the team then start to realise that there could be a connection between the two incidents.
I’ve read the whole Danny Flint series, I’m always disappointed when the book ends and can’t wait for the next instalment! Highly recommended.
Thank you to NetGalley and Inkubator Books for an advance reader copy in return for an honest review.
November 16, 2023
This is another great instalment in the series featuring DCI Danny Flint and his major investigation unit. On one side, we have the murder of Guy Royal, a horrible ex TV star, at his home. On the other side, there are people being hospitalised after taking ecstasy.
The author skilfully manages to interlink both stories and I particularly enjoyed the events leading up to the murder of Guy Royal. I thought the ending was well done. The story as a whole was terrific and as usual, I read it very quickly. We're at the end of the eighties now and it's been great reliving events and how things were during that decade. Looking forward to seeing Danny and the team as we move into the nineties.
The author skilfully manages to interlink both stories and I particularly enjoyed the events leading up to the murder of Guy Royal. I thought the ending was well done. The story as a whole was terrific and as usual, I read it very quickly. We're at the end of the eighties now and it's been great reliving events and how things were during that decade. Looking forward to seeing Danny and the team as we move into the nineties.
December 16, 2023
A police procedural set in 1989-1990, mostly in Nottingham, though there are other locations in the plot too. The time period is interesting from the point of view that there is little technology such as mobile phones, little camera coverage on the streets and DNA testing takes time. I like the detectives, the crimes mostly involve drugs , some prostitution and debt collection in gambling. There are twists in the plot along the way and a couple of murders. Typical of the time period is HIV and may be public fascination with a TV personality.
A good read, plenty of action and true to the time period. Not sure whether police in those days would travel around the country as they did ? A minor issue
Thanks to Net Galley for the ARC, I will definately read more by this author
A good read, plenty of action and true to the time period. Not sure whether police in those days would travel around the country as they did ? A minor issue
Thanks to Net Galley for the ARC, I will definately read more by this author
November 2, 2023
Thank you NetGalley and Inkubator Books for the eARC.
A former top TV star, Guy Royal, is shot dead in his mansion. His assistant found him and called the police while DCI Danny Flint and his team catch the case.
Guy was not the charming guy beloved by the nation, he was a nasty drunk who was hooked on cocaine and hookers, the latter treated cruelly.
It's a good book in the series, Flint is a very appealing character and the story moves right along and has a really good ending.
Definitely recommended!
A former top TV star, Guy Royal, is shot dead in his mansion. His assistant found him and called the police while DCI Danny Flint and his team catch the case.
Guy was not the charming guy beloved by the nation, he was a nasty drunk who was hooked on cocaine and hookers, the latter treated cruelly.
It's a good book in the series, Flint is a very appealing character and the story moves right along and has a really good ending.
Definitely recommended!
November 24, 2023
Yet another great book in the DCI Danny Flint Series. Book 11
This is one of those books that once started, and you are captured until the end.
It has a few different stories cleverly in twining into one.
It is a gripping, well written storyline and plot with great characters, revelations, and plenty of twists and turns, leading to surprising conclusions.
This book can easily be read as a standalone. It keeps you guessing all the way through.
I certainly would recommend this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is one of those books that once started, and you are captured until the end.
It has a few different stories cleverly in twining into one.
It is a gripping, well written storyline and plot with great characters, revelations, and plenty of twists and turns, leading to surprising conclusions.
This book can easily be read as a standalone. It keeps you guessing all the way through.
I certainly would recommend this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 28, 2023
A Fatal Obsession by Trevor Negus follows DCI Danny Flint and his team as they try to solve the murder of a faded TV star and a drug dealer responsible for the death of a young club goer.
The team work well together and the book gives glimpse into the private lives of one or two of them where relevant to the storyline.
The plot moves along at a steady pace and held my interest throughout.
A good read for fans of crime novels
The team work well together and the book gives glimpse into the private lives of one or two of them where relevant to the storyline.
The plot moves along at a steady pace and held my interest throughout.
A good read for fans of crime novels
October 29, 2023
Another murder case to solve in the DCI Danny Flint series. It can be read on it's own but I would recommend the series. I like the developing characterisation and the glimpse into the personal lives of the team. The plotting is good, with plenty twists, and the pace is steady with plenty red herrings along the way. This is a good, solid police procedural which fans of the genre will love. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.
November 26, 2023
This book has become one of my favorites. The story is great.
*Guy's character is narrated very well. He is described as the heart throb to the most hated celebrity for his horrible behavior that makes him have many enemies such that it gets him killed.
*The suspense to find his killer is very enthralling.
*DCI Danny Flint and his team lead the investigation with full of exciting twists and turns.
*The characters are described wonderfully.
I would like to thank the author for the arc.
*Guy's character is narrated very well. He is described as the heart throb to the most hated celebrity for his horrible behavior that makes him have many enemies such that it gets him killed.
*The suspense to find his killer is very enthralling.
*DCI Danny Flint and his team lead the investigation with full of exciting twists and turns.
*The characters are described wonderfully.
I would like to thank the author for the arc.
December 1, 2023
This was just so much more than a thriller. The characters were so well written, they had so many layers are were realistically created. You couldn't help but hate the victim and also be so drawn in by him. The plot had really good twists and really fascinating sub plots that kept everything moving forward all the time! You never got bored reading this book! I easily got lost in this story and couldn't put it down until the very last page
November 14, 2023
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read A Fatal Obsession by Trev Negus.
Yet again the DCI Danny Flint series did not disappoint, such a well written book and series with fantastic characters who you grow attached to.
I would highly recommend this book and this series to books to anyone, as they get you gripped as soon as you start reading them.
Yet again the DCI Danny Flint series did not disappoint, such a well written book and series with fantastic characters who you grow attached to.
I would highly recommend this book and this series to books to anyone, as they get you gripped as soon as you start reading them.
November 20, 2023
The latest in the series of Danny Boyd books is no disappointment. Very well written and a good storyline, keeps you engaged all the way through.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 4, 2023
Totally unputdownable!!!
From start to finish the book had me gripped, fingers crossed the next one won't be too long!!
Well done Trev, you just keep smashing it time and time again!
From start to finish the book had me gripped, fingers crossed the next one won't be too long!!
Well done Trev, you just keep smashing it time and time again!
January 9, 2024
wow
This story was a great read. It’s not my normal story, I usually read thriller novels. I am certainly happy to come across this book
This story was a great read. It’s not my normal story, I usually read thriller novels. I am certainly happy to come across this book
January 17, 2024
A fatal obsession. Must I say more? I love a good suspense and this book definitely did it for me. I was anticipating what was going to happen next.
July 16, 2025
Brilliant
Spellbound from start to finish. Fantastic writer I can't wait to start the next book. If it's as good as this on fantastic
Spellbound from start to finish. Fantastic writer I can't wait to start the next book. If it's as good as this on fantastic
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