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CSI Reilly Steel #1-3
CSI Reilly Steel Boxset
'Prepare to be chilled to the bone ...' -- Lovereading
First three novels in the USA Today bestselling mystery series. This special omnibus edition includes Books 1 - 3 of the CSI Reilly Steel police procedural series - over 1200 pages of heart-stopping mystery, thrills and suspense.
#1
Forensic investigator Reilly Steel, Quantico-trained and California-born and bred, imagined Dublin to be a far cry from bustling San Francisco, a sleepy backwater where she can lay past ghosts to rest and start anew.
She's arrived in Ireland to drag the Garda forensics team into the 21st-century plus keep tabs on her Irish-born father who's increasingly seeking solace in the bottle after a past tragedy. But a brutal serial killer soon puts paid to that. A young man and woman are found dead in a hotel room, the gunshot wounds on their naked bodies suggesting a suicide pact. But as Reilly and the team dig deeper, and more bodies are discovered, they soon realise that a twisted murderer is at work, one who seeks to upset society's norms in the most sickening way imaginable…
#2
Read the clues. Decode the science. Reveal the murderer. That's Reilly Steel's mantra. Find the answers, solve the crime. But the Quantico-trained forensic investigator is finding her skills aren't enough when a ferociously intelligent killer strikes Dublin. The modus operandi is as perplexing as it is macabre. What connects two seemingly disparate, high-profile victims? Their corpses refuse to give up their secrets and the crime scenes prove a forensic investigator's worst nightmare. Reilly soon suspects that she may be dealing with a killer - or killers - who know all about crime scene investigation.
It's only when a third murder occurs - equally graphic and elaborate in its execution - that they discover that this particular killer is using a very specific blueprint for his crimes. Who is the killer's next victim, the real target? And what's his endgame?
#3
A Fallen Angel. A Devil on the Loose. When a young girl is discovered dead on an isolated Irish country road, it seems at first glance to be a simple hit and run. Then the cops see the tattoo on her back - a pair of beautifully wrought angel wings that lend the victim a sense of ethereal innocence. Forensic investigator Reilly Steel is soon on the scene and her highly tuned sixth sense tells her there is more to this case than a straightforward murder.
But with almost zero evidence and no way to trace the girl's origin, Reilly and the police are at a loss. Then the angel tattoo is traced to other children - both dead and alive - who are similarly marked, and Reilly starts to suspect they have all been abducted by the same person. But why? And will Reilly get to the bottom of the mystery and uncover what links these children together before tragedy strikes again?
Very special... an outstanding forensic thriller' --The Bookseller
All books are standalone stories and can be read in any order but are best enjoyed in sequence.
First three novels in the USA Today bestselling mystery series. This special omnibus edition includes Books 1 - 3 of the CSI Reilly Steel police procedural series - over 1200 pages of heart-stopping mystery, thrills and suspense.
#1
Forensic investigator Reilly Steel, Quantico-trained and California-born and bred, imagined Dublin to be a far cry from bustling San Francisco, a sleepy backwater where she can lay past ghosts to rest and start anew.
She's arrived in Ireland to drag the Garda forensics team into the 21st-century plus keep tabs on her Irish-born father who's increasingly seeking solace in the bottle after a past tragedy. But a brutal serial killer soon puts paid to that. A young man and woman are found dead in a hotel room, the gunshot wounds on their naked bodies suggesting a suicide pact. But as Reilly and the team dig deeper, and more bodies are discovered, they soon realise that a twisted murderer is at work, one who seeks to upset society's norms in the most sickening way imaginable…
#2
Read the clues. Decode the science. Reveal the murderer. That's Reilly Steel's mantra. Find the answers, solve the crime. But the Quantico-trained forensic investigator is finding her skills aren't enough when a ferociously intelligent killer strikes Dublin. The modus operandi is as perplexing as it is macabre. What connects two seemingly disparate, high-profile victims? Their corpses refuse to give up their secrets and the crime scenes prove a forensic investigator's worst nightmare. Reilly soon suspects that she may be dealing with a killer - or killers - who know all about crime scene investigation.
It's only when a third murder occurs - equally graphic and elaborate in its execution - that they discover that this particular killer is using a very specific blueprint for his crimes. Who is the killer's next victim, the real target? And what's his endgame?
#3
A Fallen Angel. A Devil on the Loose. When a young girl is discovered dead on an isolated Irish country road, it seems at first glance to be a simple hit and run. Then the cops see the tattoo on her back - a pair of beautifully wrought angel wings that lend the victim a sense of ethereal innocence. Forensic investigator Reilly Steel is soon on the scene and her highly tuned sixth sense tells her there is more to this case than a straightforward murder.
But with almost zero evidence and no way to trace the girl's origin, Reilly and the police are at a loss. Then the angel tattoo is traced to other children - both dead and alive - who are similarly marked, and Reilly starts to suspect they have all been abducted by the same person. But why? And will Reilly get to the bottom of the mystery and uncover what links these children together before tragedy strikes again?
Very special... an outstanding forensic thriller' --The Bookseller
All books are standalone stories and can be read in any order but are best enjoyed in sequence.
1100 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 14, 2014
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About the author
Casey Hill
33 books294 followersCasey Hill is the pseudonym of USA Today bestselling husband and wife writing team, Kevin and Melissa Hill. They live in Ireland.
CSI Reilly Steel series:
#1 SERIAL (aka TABOO)
#2 INFERNO
#3 HIDDEN
#4 THE WATCHED
#5 CRIME SCENE
#6 TRACE
#7 AFTERMATH
#8 ENDGAME
#9 FALLOUT (coming 2021)
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CSI Reilly Steel series:
#1 SERIAL (aka TABOO)
#2 INFERNO
#3 HIDDEN
#4 THE WATCHED
#5 CRIME SCENE
#6 TRACE
#7 AFTERMATH
#8 ENDGAME
#9 FALLOUT (coming 2021)
Subscribe to the mailing list. Enter the following link into your browser to be notified of new Casey Hill releases: http://eepurl.com/FFE2D
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December 5, 2018
This is an okay series, but just that -- okay. The cases are interesting, but the characters need more flushing out, since they're a bit flat. From the first book to the next, you can see that the writers (this is a husband/wife writing team) are learning the craft as they go. Much of the dialogue is stilted and not how people naturally speak.
For me, there were several things I found distracting while reading. First, Steel is supposed to be from California, born and raised. She moves to Ireland to begin a new phase of her career. However, in her own internal thoughts, the writers go back and forth between using Irish references and American references. For example, at one point Steel is thinking of her mother, and refers to her as "mom," which is how an American would think. Then, later, the writers refer to Steel's mother as "mum." In another scene Steel and her father are making guacamole. As they are working, it is referred to as "'ole." Americans shorten guacamole to "guac," not "'ole."
I know these are picky things, but one of my biggest pet peeves is writers who don't do their homework about locations and cultures they are writing about.
For me, there were several things I found distracting while reading. First, Steel is supposed to be from California, born and raised. She moves to Ireland to begin a new phase of her career. However, in her own internal thoughts, the writers go back and forth between using Irish references and American references. For example, at one point Steel is thinking of her mother, and refers to her as "mom," which is how an American would think. Then, later, the writers refer to Steel's mother as "mum." In another scene Steel and her father are making guacamole. As they are working, it is referred to as "'ole." Americans shorten guacamole to "guac," not "'ole."
I know these are picky things, but one of my biggest pet peeves is writers who don't do their homework about locations and cultures they are writing about.
July 2, 2015
This is the third book in this series and each is better than the last!
The science and the physiology as well as the straight forward police work in finding the answers keep you riveted to the story. Each book brings new insights into the characters that you have already grown to love!
I can't wait to read the next book!
The science and the physiology as well as the straight forward police work in finding the answers keep you riveted to the story. Each book brings new insights into the characters that you have already grown to love!
I can't wait to read the next book!
April 3, 2018
More CSI and Criminal Minds
With some Reichs but little Cornwell. I just finished Book 1 and hope the next two are as good. Well written forensic mystery with believable crimes and characters who, if real, would be able to piece everything together, which is not always the case. Too bad the doctors who treated Chris's blood loss didn't know about his joint pain and fatigue (although I may be mistaken about his diagnosis).
With some Reichs but little Cornwell. I just finished Book 1 and hope the next two are as good. Well written forensic mystery with believable crimes and characters who, if real, would be able to piece everything together, which is not always the case. Too bad the doctors who treated Chris's blood loss didn't know about his joint pain and fatigue (although I may be mistaken about his diagnosis).
March 10, 2025
Chilling
This series is similar to Kay Scarlett a and Tempe Brennan. It was well written exciting,danger and of course guarded secrets of forensics. There was also some humorous sections from banter from the team Reilly Steel had to work with. Enjoyed this series and will get the next series to find out how the team will respond to danger.
This series is similar to Kay Scarlett a and Tempe Brennan. It was well written exciting,danger and of course guarded secrets of forensics. There was also some humorous sections from banter from the team Reilly Steel had to work with. Enjoyed this series and will get the next series to find out how the team will respond to danger.
January 13, 2019
Easy and enjoyable read. I read all 3 and immediately downloaded the 2nd box set.
If you enjoy crime stories, this is a good series.
There is a disclaimer in the front of each book that the editing was done in the UK so every so often there is a odd sentence.
If you enjoy crime stories, this is a good series.
There is a disclaimer in the front of each book that the editing was done in the UK so every so often there is a odd sentence.
January 18, 2020
EXCELLENT SERIES
I really enjoyed this series! The characters are relatable, the cases are believable, the forensics on point. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND to anyone who likes the thrill of the hunt!!
I really enjoyed this series! The characters are relatable, the cases are believable, the forensics on point. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND to anyone who likes the thrill of the hunt!!
December 19, 2023
Slow on action and not a real attention better.
These aren't the most attention grabbing books I've read. When I can put it down in the last of the book it's not holding my attention very well. I've read better but worse also. I guess I'd describe them as mediocre.
These aren't the most attention grabbing books I've read. When I can put it down in the last of the book it's not holding my attention very well. I've read better but worse also. I guess I'd describe them as mediocre.
November 3, 2020
I liked the set, pace was good, want to read more in the CSI Reilly Steel vein.
March 5, 2021
Stories are interesting BUT end too abruptly with no indepth an analysis.
April 11, 2021
I really like these books
Although it makes no sense that a CSI is allowed to act like a detective i still enjoy the books
Although it makes no sense that a CSI is allowed to act like a detective i still enjoy the books
July 21, 2022
Brilliant
Bring on the next book . Read these three books in three days.
Need to check out the authors other books
Bring on the next book . Read these three books in three days.
Need to check out the authors other books
September 2, 2023
Great Read
Her books are detailed and intense, and keep you on the edge of your seat. If you like any of the CSI shows or any cop show you'll love Cast Hills books.
Her books are detailed and intense, and keep you on the edge of your seat. If you like any of the CSI shows or any cop show you'll love Cast Hills books.
February 19, 2025
Each book builds on the next. Extremely terrifying at times and races against time. Excellent thrillers!
February 25, 2025
Really enjoyed this series. Love to read anything by Casey Hill.
October 17, 2016
Great Books with Terrific Characters
This compilation goes in my 'keeper' section along with Baldacci, Sayers, Christie, and Patterson among a few. Try the series, you'll get hooked.
This compilation goes in my 'keeper' section along with Baldacci, Sayers, Christie, and Patterson among a few. Try the series, you'll get hooked.
August 17, 2014
I got caught up in this series when I read a sample of Book 2 and was immediately hooked. I luckily found this three-book-set on sale for a ridiculously cheap price (but it’s worth full price) and never looked back.
In book 1, Reilly Steel, FBI-trained crime scene technologist, goes to Ireland to drag the Garda forensic unit into the 21st century and keep an eye on her father, a man with a drinking problem. People start dropping dead, in really gruesome ways, and Reilly has to use her skills to solve the crime. In book 2, Reilly and her crew are racing the clock to solve the murder of disparate high-profile victims, who also die in really gruesome ways. In book 3, Reilly works to solve the deaths and disappearances of children who look enough alike to be related and who all have angel wing tattoos.
There is much to recommend this series – I was fascinated by Reilly learning to fit in in a male-dominated profession and with hidebound cops who call her Barbie because of her surfer-girl good looks. She has a gripping backstory that cripples her, but makes her relentless and successful at her job. The supporting characters are fleshed out and have gripping backstories of their own. The crimes really are horrible, but riveting, and watching as Reilly and her crew solve them is like riding a rollercoaster at very high speeds in the dark. The resolution of the crimes left me speechless. Highly recommend this set.
In book 1, Reilly Steel, FBI-trained crime scene technologist, goes to Ireland to drag the Garda forensic unit into the 21st century and keep an eye on her father, a man with a drinking problem. People start dropping dead, in really gruesome ways, and Reilly has to use her skills to solve the crime. In book 2, Reilly and her crew are racing the clock to solve the murder of disparate high-profile victims, who also die in really gruesome ways. In book 3, Reilly works to solve the deaths and disappearances of children who look enough alike to be related and who all have angel wing tattoos.
There is much to recommend this series – I was fascinated by Reilly learning to fit in in a male-dominated profession and with hidebound cops who call her Barbie because of her surfer-girl good looks. She has a gripping backstory that cripples her, but makes her relentless and successful at her job. The supporting characters are fleshed out and have gripping backstories of their own. The crimes really are horrible, but riveting, and watching as Reilly and her crew solve them is like riding a rollercoaster at very high speeds in the dark. The resolution of the crimes left me speechless. Highly recommend this set.
November 12, 2015
Books one and two of this trilogy were good reads, although rife with errors (as in left-out words...). Getting around that by mentally editing as I went, I still enjoyed the crime-solving romp.
Book three was a huge let-down for me. Badly organized, threads of the story had to be picked up catch as catch can, and sometimes by backtracking. Then, the ending was abrupt and totally frustrating. Took off a star for this, book three.
I am reading the next in the series now and so far it seems more like the first two. Stay tuned!
Book three was a huge let-down for me. Badly organized, threads of the story had to be picked up catch as catch can, and sometimes by backtracking. Then, the ending was abrupt and totally frustrating. Took off a star for this, book three.
I am reading the next in the series now and so far it seems more like the first two. Stay tuned!
May 28, 2014
All three are good stories. I hope the fourth book ties up the loose ends in book 3 (Hidden). I also wish that the stories connected a bit more, the relationships overllap in the stpries, but it is clear that fetails are missing which makes it difficult to fully connect with the characters and the stories.
October 17, 2015
CSI REILLY STEEL
Bet decision I ever made was to buy this book! I could not put it down. In fact I resented anyone asking me to do anything but read! Such a great deal! I have already passed my budget so I just bought next two!
Bet decision I ever made was to buy this book! I could not put it down. In fact I resented anyone asking me to do anything but read! Such a great deal! I have already passed my budget so I just bought next two!
October 1, 2014
Really good set, interesting kept me on my toes. Can't wait for the next book!
August 31, 2016
Really liked all 3 books, good story lines, feel true to life, already started reading the next boxed set.
May 9, 2015
i really liked it. Read Taboo firs as a freebie then orderd boxed set.
November 10, 2016
Alnighter
I could not stop reading her books that I read all seven books that she has written. Can't wait till the next one comes out.
I could not stop reading her books that I read all seven books that she has written. Can't wait till the next one comes out.
November 9, 2016
Greatcoat
Love the characters, location and feel of these books. I am really looking forward to the rest of the series. Thank you Casey Hill.
Love the characters, location and feel of these books. I am really looking forward to the rest of the series. Thank you Casey Hill.
November 26, 2016
Not bad. Editing could be better. Last book somewhat confusing at times.
December 8, 2023
Great series
First book got me into the series and did not want it to end. I will be getting next series to see how it all ends
First book got me into the series and did not want it to end. I will be getting next series to see how it all ends
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