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DCI James Craig #2
One of the Broken: A DCI James Craig Mystery
You can run…but you can never hide from the truth
A man is found murdered in his home, bludgeoned to death. In his hand is a piece from a jigsaw puzzle. Despite being widely liked, someone harboured a deadly grudge.
DCI James Craig, who recently relocated from London to Fife to work with Police Scotland, leads a dedicated team tasked with unraveling the mystery behind the murder and the significance of the puzzling clue left behind. Despite the victim's seemingly spotless reputation, lingering shadows from his past hint at a possible motive.
As Craig delves into the victim's history, he uncovers the existence of a sinister alter ego that may have precipitated his demise, and the unsettling realisation that the killer may have more targets in mind.
With time ticking away, Craig races against the clock to identify potential victims before the tranquillity of the area is shattered by further bloodshed.
One of the Broken is the second in the new series by #1 bestselling author John Carson, author of the DCI Harry McNeil and DCI Sean Bracken series. For fans of David J Gatward, Andrew Raymond and JD Kirk
A man is found murdered in his home, bludgeoned to death. In his hand is a piece from a jigsaw puzzle. Despite being widely liked, someone harboured a deadly grudge.
DCI James Craig, who recently relocated from London to Fife to work with Police Scotland, leads a dedicated team tasked with unraveling the mystery behind the murder and the significance of the puzzling clue left behind. Despite the victim's seemingly spotless reputation, lingering shadows from his past hint at a possible motive.
As Craig delves into the victim's history, he uncovers the existence of a sinister alter ego that may have precipitated his demise, and the unsettling realisation that the killer may have more targets in mind.
With time ticking away, Craig races against the clock to identify potential victims before the tranquillity of the area is shattered by further bloodshed.
One of the Broken is the second in the new series by #1 bestselling author John Carson, author of the DCI Harry McNeil and DCI Sean Bracken series. For fans of David J Gatward, Andrew Raymond and JD Kirk
- GenresCrime
254 pages, Paperback
Published May 9, 2024
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About the author
John Carson
103 books158 followersJohn Carson is the author of the DI Frank Miller detective series. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and lived there most of his life. In 2006, he emigrated to New York State with his American wife and two daughters. They now live in a small town in the Hudson Valley where his wife was brought up, with a German Shepherd, a Beagle mix and four cats.
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May 17, 2024
Couldn’t decide on 3 or 4, because I rated it 3.5.
July 30, 2025
didn’t enjoy this one much
There seems to be many books about detectives in the UK. And they all seem very similar, detective moves from the big city to the sticks. Suddenly there’s a bunch of murders they need to solve. I wonder if AI is involved? This book devoted too much time to inane conversations between characters that had nothing to do with the plot, and not enough time making the plot seem believable.
There seems to be many books about detectives in the UK. And they all seem very similar, detective moves from the big city to the sticks. Suddenly there’s a bunch of murders they need to solve. I wonder if AI is involved? This book devoted too much time to inane conversations between characters that had nothing to do with the plot, and not enough time making the plot seem believable.
May 7, 2024
Excellent!
Second novel continues from the end of the first. Read that book before this one to fully understand and enjoy the characters and bizarre situation in which they are involved. Another exciting mystery with lots of tentacles. The reader is left in suspense until the exciting finale!
Second novel continues from the end of the first. Read that book before this one to fully understand and enjoy the characters and bizarre situation in which they are involved. Another exciting mystery with lots of tentacles. The reader is left in suspense until the exciting finale!
October 9, 2025
The Craigs have moved back to Scotland outside of Edinburgh with Jimmy heading up the MIT with a new crew. After the reveal in first book, the couple are dealing with such grief. The case at hand has people being chopped up and all clues lead back 20 years to a group in Uni but why now? Some more personal issues will be revealed in the Craigs life as well.
May 12, 2024
Another Excellent JC book
As good as the first DCI James Craig book. This is a continuation of events from that book.No spoilers here though. Lovely to see other familiar faces here too. Long may all these series continue.
As good as the first DCI James Craig book. This is a continuation of events from that book.No spoilers here though. Lovely to see other familiar faces here too. Long may all these series continue.
May 12, 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed!
John Carson is a excellent writer! His DCI James Craig mysteries are well worth the reading.
Great characters, phenomenal murders, and exceptional plots. I’m a fan!
John Carson is a excellent writer! His DCI James Craig mysteries are well worth the reading.
Great characters, phenomenal murders, and exceptional plots. I’m a fan!
July 10, 2024
Another Excellent Story
Another excellent story in the DCI James Craig series with all the usual characters.Well crafted storyline and plenty of action. Having read most of Johns books I was not disappointed with this one.Looking forward to reading more.
Another excellent story in the DCI James Craig series with all the usual characters.Well crafted storyline and plenty of action. Having read most of Johns books I was not disappointed with this one.Looking forward to reading more.
November 9, 2024
Another fantastic book to set your teeth into
I could read his books and this series every day of my life. This book and the series are full of first rate suspense and great characters. Loved it!!!!
I could read his books and this series every day of my life. This book and the series are full of first rate suspense and great characters. Loved it!!!!
May 11, 2024
Brilliantly written great storyline overpowering just brilliant from start to finish couldn’t put it down
May 15, 2024
Another good book!
DCI Craig is beginning to grow on me! I’m enjoying getting to know the new team. And it was nice to “see” Harry and Frank. I look forward to the next book. Beth P.
DCI Craig is beginning to grow on me! I’m enjoying getting to know the new team. And it was nice to “see” Harry and Frank. I look forward to the next book. Beth P.
May 15, 2024
Great read
John CArson never disappoints another page Turner I couldn't put it down. Looks like another great series Can't wait for next instalment
John CArson never disappoints another page Turner I couldn't put it down. Looks like another great series Can't wait for next instalment
May 16, 2024
One of the broken
What a cracking second book in the James Craig series .I hones couldn't out it down a wonderful book and can't wait till the next
What a cracking second book in the James Craig series .I hones couldn't out it down a wonderful book and can't wait till the next
May 17, 2024
Bit of sudden ending. Not bad.
June 17, 2024
one of the broken
Another great book in the dci Craig series will read the next one as soon as its available thank you
Another great book in the dci Craig series will read the next one as soon as its available thank you
August 4, 2024
This book was a lot tighter than book one and better for it….. But….. I’m not a fan of everything tying together on the last minute. Will I read more? Not sure.
August 15, 2024
Thrilling
Kept you in the dark right up till the end.I like books that make you try to solve the who done it before the police.
Kept you in the dark right up till the end.I like books that make you try to solve the who done it before the police.
September 20, 2024
Another Belter!
Book 2 is this new and it was equally enthralling as the first book. Picking up from the previous one
Book 2 is this new and it was equally enthralling as the first book. Picking up from the previous one
May 5, 2025
Great read very twisted plot.
I enjoyed the book it held my interest. Read it quickly it was so good. Going to read next in series. So hard to find good books
I enjoyed the book it held my interest. Read it quickly it was so good. Going to read next in series. So hard to find good books
May 10, 2025
It's OK, not the best written but I'm warming to some of the characters. However, the ending just felt very rushed.
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