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A research laboratory opens on the outskirts of the West Country town of Abbeyford, bringing with it new people, jobs, prosperity and publicity to the area – as well as a mob of protestors and animal rights activists. The team at Abbeyford police station take this new level of civil disorder in their stride – until a fatal car bombing of one of the laboratory’s head scientists means more drastic measures must be taken…
Detective Sergeant Kate Redman is struggling to come to terms with being back at work after a long period of absence on sick leave; not to mention the fact that her erstwhile partner Mark Olbeck has now been promoted above her. The stakes get even higher as a multiple murder scene is discovered and a violent activist is implicated in the crime. Kate and the team must put their lives on the line to expose the murderer and untangle the snarl of accusations, suspicions and motives.
Detective Sergeant Kate Redman is struggling to come to terms with being back at work after a long period of absence on sick leave; not to mention the fact that her erstwhile partner Mark Olbeck has now been promoted above her. The stakes get even higher as a multiple murder scene is discovered and a violent activist is implicated in the crime. Kate and the team must put their lives on the line to expose the murderer and untangle the snarl of accusations, suspicions and motives.
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First published April 10, 2014
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About the author
Celina Grace
62 books455 followersI’ve been trying to get published as a writer since…. um… er…um…see, it was that long ago I can’t remember. A long time. I make it fifteen years and counting….
I’ve also been writing for as long as I can really remember. I wrote my first story, The Blue Ruby, when I was about seven (if I can find that deathless prose scribbled in an exercise book somewhere, I might upload it here for a bit of light relief). Throughout college and university, I experimented with screenplays and scripts (I was studying Film and English at the time at the University of East Anglia), as well as other more short stories. In my twenties, I started my first novel, finished it, then my second, then my third. In my thirties, I was slightly side-tracked by the birth of my son but, leaving aside that trifling distraction, managed to write my fourth..
I didn’t bother trying to get the first novel published as I saw it as more of a practise run at this business of being an author. With the second, I entered the 2004 Lit Idol competition and got to third place. That was my ticket to publication, I thought, surely? Hah! Just the first in a long line of disappointments, of which every writer must be familiar… hopes built up to then be smacked down again. I had an agent approach me after the competition and on their encouragement, I finished, edited and polished the manuscript, sent it off to them with happy hopes – to be told months later that they didn’t think it was quite right for them..
Gutted, but enthusiasm relatively undimmed, I started on a new novel, inspired in part by the dramatic events of 2005 – the London bombings. I also wrote a short story at the same time on the same subject – it was on my mind a lot that summer (unsurprisingly. Freedom Fighter is the story – available on Amazon as part of The Mourning After short story collection). This novel The House on Fever Street (written under my maiden name Celina Alcock) was shortlisted for the 2006 Crime Writers’ Association Debut Dagger Award. Aha, I thought, a fairly prestigious and industry recognised award. This will get me published. Did it? Did it buggery!.
The House on Fever Street was also longlisted in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award of that year, which garnered me some nice reviews and a much needed ego boost but didn’t advance my career as a published author much further..
So what next for our doughty heroine? She ups and writes her fourth novel, gains an agent and thinks now, now I have finally made it as a published author! And she waits. And waits. And waits some more. And then waits a bit more. And a bit more. Finally, for variety, she waits a bit more..
So, after two years of waiting, reading about self-publishing on Amazon and other platforms, I believe a phrase that ends in ‘…for a game of soldiers’ passed my lips and I decide to publish myself. So I did. And here I am on Amazon, making sales. No publisher. No agent. Just me..
And that makes me VERY happy.
I’ve also been writing for as long as I can really remember. I wrote my first story, The Blue Ruby, when I was about seven (if I can find that deathless prose scribbled in an exercise book somewhere, I might upload it here for a bit of light relief). Throughout college and university, I experimented with screenplays and scripts (I was studying Film and English at the time at the University of East Anglia), as well as other more short stories. In my twenties, I started my first novel, finished it, then my second, then my third. In my thirties, I was slightly side-tracked by the birth of my son but, leaving aside that trifling distraction, managed to write my fourth..
I didn’t bother trying to get the first novel published as I saw it as more of a practise run at this business of being an author. With the second, I entered the 2004 Lit Idol competition and got to third place. That was my ticket to publication, I thought, surely? Hah! Just the first in a long line of disappointments, of which every writer must be familiar… hopes built up to then be smacked down again. I had an agent approach me after the competition and on their encouragement, I finished, edited and polished the manuscript, sent it off to them with happy hopes – to be told months later that they didn’t think it was quite right for them..
Gutted, but enthusiasm relatively undimmed, I started on a new novel, inspired in part by the dramatic events of 2005 – the London bombings. I also wrote a short story at the same time on the same subject – it was on my mind a lot that summer (unsurprisingly. Freedom Fighter is the story – available on Amazon as part of The Mourning After short story collection). This novel The House on Fever Street (written under my maiden name Celina Alcock) was shortlisted for the 2006 Crime Writers’ Association Debut Dagger Award. Aha, I thought, a fairly prestigious and industry recognised award. This will get me published. Did it? Did it buggery!.
The House on Fever Street was also longlisted in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award of that year, which garnered me some nice reviews and a much needed ego boost but didn’t advance my career as a published author much further..
So what next for our doughty heroine? She ups and writes her fourth novel, gains an agent and thinks now, now I have finally made it as a published author! And she waits. And waits. And waits some more. And then waits a bit more. And a bit more. Finally, for variety, she waits a bit more..
So, after two years of waiting, reading about self-publishing on Amazon and other platforms, I believe a phrase that ends in ‘…for a game of soldiers’ passed my lips and I decide to publish myself. So I did. And here I am on Amazon, making sales. No publisher. No agent. Just me..
And that makes me VERY happy.
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October 30, 2016
This woman is so incredibly talented that I can see her being talked about in the same breath as Mary Higgins Clark, Elizabeth George, Lynda La Plante and other giants of the Mystery genre. It’s a shame that she isn’t able to get her books published by a main stream publishing company and has to self publish. Her books and, more importantly, her TALENT, deserve a much wider audience.
Read this book. You won't regret it. Then read all of her other books. You won't regret doing that either.
Read this book. You won't regret it. Then read all of her other books. You won't regret doing that either.
April 7, 2017
Another terrific story in this series and it was easily a 5* read BUT a few mistakes I believe should've been noticed in the proofreading exercise (it WAS done as the author thanked her in the acknowledgements) cost it the perfectly-presented star. What a real shame. If it had been only grammar or punctuation I'd have let it slide but a couple were obvious howlers !!
This is still a tremendous series I really enjoy and I am looking forward to book 5 which I've already got downloaded.
I did make note that the title ought to have been "I'm fine" as it was repeated ad nauseum throughout by Kate. Yes, she'd been on sick leave some months and she herself tired of everyone asking if she was alright. Perhaps if she'd altered her response they might have !! I wondered why her colleagues had to keep picking her up for work, too. She had no problem driving so I found that pretty peculiar. Another oddity was Stuart's observation about Angie's hair that "hugged the contours of her perfectly shaped head". I have to say I've never bothered checking the shape of someone's head out before !! There were some funny remarks in it that made me giggle, though.
The story started straight in with an explosion which was well described.....especially the million little birds analogy. It especially interested me since I live near Porton Down, a village VERY similar to Polton Winter. I've been for interviews at the facility there and they ask your opinion of animal testing and also trawl your social media accounts during clearance enquiries !!
Those errors....set-up needs a hyphen (it reads totally differently without) there was quite a bit of repetition with beech trees and as I said, the "I'm fine" thing. This sentence doesn't need that in it twice-"...Olbeck said, a remark that from him that was quite remarkable." Hearth is not spelt heath, either. However, the worst mistake for me was changing a character's name from Madeline to Madeleine. I've seen a few authors make this mistake and it's not one I'd ever overlook. These are their characters who they've created, the least they can afford them is the attention to the names THEY gave them !! Right at the end, going through the descriptions of the next books she has featuring Kate (Sanctuary) it's written that 'Kate and her colleagues are to about realise...'. Hope that's fixed before I get to number 8 !!
This said, it was another super tale by this author. Other reviewers refer to them being too short and I'd agree. I would prefer them longer but I'll manage with them being quick reads as long as they are good reads. I really enjoy them.
This is still a tremendous series I really enjoy and I am looking forward to book 5 which I've already got downloaded.
I did make note that the title ought to have been "I'm fine" as it was repeated ad nauseum throughout by Kate. Yes, she'd been on sick leave some months and she herself tired of everyone asking if she was alright. Perhaps if she'd altered her response they might have !! I wondered why her colleagues had to keep picking her up for work, too. She had no problem driving so I found that pretty peculiar. Another oddity was Stuart's observation about Angie's hair that "hugged the contours of her perfectly shaped head". I have to say I've never bothered checking the shape of someone's head out before !! There were some funny remarks in it that made me giggle, though.
The story started straight in with an explosion which was well described.....especially the million little birds analogy. It especially interested me since I live near Porton Down, a village VERY similar to Polton Winter. I've been for interviews at the facility there and they ask your opinion of animal testing and also trawl your social media accounts during clearance enquiries !!
Those errors....set-up needs a hyphen (it reads totally differently without) there was quite a bit of repetition with beech trees and as I said, the "I'm fine" thing. This sentence doesn't need that in it twice-"...Olbeck said, a remark that from him that was quite remarkable." Hearth is not spelt heath, either. However, the worst mistake for me was changing a character's name from Madeline to Madeleine. I've seen a few authors make this mistake and it's not one I'd ever overlook. These are their characters who they've created, the least they can afford them is the attention to the names THEY gave them !! Right at the end, going through the descriptions of the next books she has featuring Kate (Sanctuary) it's written that 'Kate and her colleagues are to about realise...'. Hope that's fixed before I get to number 8 !!
This said, it was another super tale by this author. Other reviewers refer to them being too short and I'd agree. I would prefer them longer but I'll manage with them being quick reads as long as they are good reads. I really enjoy them.
October 31, 2016
I just can't get enough of Celina Grace's Kate Redman mystery series. This is the 8th one I've read, in no particular order, and is every bit as good as the others. In this book, #4, Kate is returning to work after a serious job-related injury. She is a detective on the Abbeyford Police Homicide Squad somewhere in southwest England. One of the partners in a medical research facility is murdered, along with his bodyguard, and his wife is seriously injured in the assault; and suspicion immediately falls on a ragtag group protesting animal cruelty by the company. An undercover officer infiltrates the group. (N.B., some of the story is told from his POV, generally Kate is the main POV). This officer becomes romantically involved with someone in the group, clearly not police protocol and an offence that could get him fired. Meanwhile Kate's romantic relationship appears to be faltering. The other members of the squad have their stories too. The author does a superb job of character development in addition to weaving an intriguing mystery. The book kept me up late to finish and makes me want to jump right into other books in the series.
February 11, 2019
Snarl is book four of the Kate Redman Mysteries series by Celina Grace. A Research laboratory opened on the outskirts of Abbeyford providing long overdue work and prosperity to the town. However, there was an element which was against the laboratory due to their research methods using animals — when the Laboratory chief scientist was killed in a car bombing the law enforcement officers at Abbeyford Police Station needed to change their policies in regards to the protestors. Detective Sergeant Kate Redman is trying to come to terms with coming back to work and accepting Mark Olbeck promotion to Inspector became involved with the investigation of the death of the scientist on her first day. The readers of Snarl will continue to follow Inspector Mark Olbeck and Detective Sergeant Kate Redman investigation until the final surprise twist to this case.
Snarl was the first book I read of Celina Grace, and I did enjoy the plot and the way Celina Grace describes her settings. I love Celina Grace portrayal of her characters and how they intertwine with each other throughout this book. Snarl is well written and researched by Celina Grace. I like the way, Celina Grace describes her settings that ensure I engage with the plot.
The readers of Snarl will learn about law enforcement investigation in an English country town. Also, the readers of Snarl will start to understand the problems and consequences of professional protesters.
I recommend this book.
Snarl was the first book I read of Celina Grace, and I did enjoy the plot and the way Celina Grace describes her settings. I love Celina Grace portrayal of her characters and how they intertwine with each other throughout this book. Snarl is well written and researched by Celina Grace. I like the way, Celina Grace describes her settings that ensure I engage with the plot.
The readers of Snarl will learn about law enforcement investigation in an English country town. Also, the readers of Snarl will start to understand the problems and consequences of professional protesters.
I recommend this book.
February 1, 2019
Can anything more happen?
I guess it can. There are several more books in this series. I just wish they were cheaper. Not available other than ebook and not available on Overdrive.
Do enjoy this series but is easy have book end with a cliffhanger....
I guess it can. There are several more books in this series. I just wish they were cheaper. Not available other than ebook and not available on Overdrive.
Do enjoy this series but is easy have book end with a cliffhanger....
May 9, 2015
I really can't believe that I have no read all six of the current Celina Grace Kate Redman series. It's hard to understand how, as much as I loathed the first book in the series that I even chose to read the second. The grammar, punctuation and plot flow of the first novel were atrocious. But things did improve by "Snarl" although there were still a plethora of nits to pick. Throughout the series, though diminished in number in this sixth Redman novel, Kate is far too often making "mental notes" and "mentally filing," etc. Certainly, at least, once in every 2-3 pages in the first book. By this sixth in the series, that cliche has been reduced to, perhaps, once per chapter. There are repetitive similar mistakes throughout the series, but to just call out a few in this novel:
* There is confusion between which British or American spellings to use: on one page there are tyres and on the next, tires. Likewise with kerb and curb.
* There are still problems with punctuation: misuse of commas throughout and it seems as if American punctuation is used most widely and yet British punctuation will sometimes be used.
* There are some "duh?" moments in continuity. Just one that really stops one reading: a witness can only recall the first name of a suspect, yet on the very next page (with no one having filled in this gap) the witness speaks of the suspect using only his surname – twice in one paragraph at that.
* And, finally, having reached the sixth book in the series, there is still no description of the protagonist herself: what does she look like? Other characters are fully fleshed out, and yet we're given no idea if Kate is short or tall, has a nice smile or no teeth at all, etc. She seems to date attractive men... does that imply that she is attractive as well?
None of the books in this series have any great plots or conclusions that are unforeseen, and if you can live with the many anomalies in the books, they are, in general, decent lightweight reading. "Snarl," although better in respect to punctuation and grammar, has one of the worst plots in the series. An element – pedophilia – that has been worked to death in British crime writing over the past decade or so. And this simply follows a formula done to death: pedophilia at a girls care home, high ranking officials having been involved, a cover-up, and on and on.
I hope that Ms. Grace will continue to write and hone her skills. I hope that she will make acquaintances with good proofreaders who may be able to mark-up electronic copy so that the changes in text will be explained (Abobe Acrobat is a terrific tool for collaboration). If Ms. Grace enjoys writing as much as she claims, she should endeavor to write well, making writing that much more enjoyable.
* There is confusion between which British or American spellings to use: on one page there are tyres and on the next, tires. Likewise with kerb and curb.
* There are still problems with punctuation: misuse of commas throughout and it seems as if American punctuation is used most widely and yet British punctuation will sometimes be used.
* There are some "duh?" moments in continuity. Just one that really stops one reading: a witness can only recall the first name of a suspect, yet on the very next page (with no one having filled in this gap) the witness speaks of the suspect using only his surname – twice in one paragraph at that.
* And, finally, having reached the sixth book in the series, there is still no description of the protagonist herself: what does she look like? Other characters are fully fleshed out, and yet we're given no idea if Kate is short or tall, has a nice smile or no teeth at all, etc. She seems to date attractive men... does that imply that she is attractive as well?
None of the books in this series have any great plots or conclusions that are unforeseen, and if you can live with the many anomalies in the books, they are, in general, decent lightweight reading. "Snarl," although better in respect to punctuation and grammar, has one of the worst plots in the series. An element – pedophilia – that has been worked to death in British crime writing over the past decade or so. And this simply follows a formula done to death: pedophilia at a girls care home, high ranking officials having been involved, a cover-up, and on and on.
I hope that Ms. Grace will continue to write and hone her skills. I hope that she will make acquaintances with good proofreaders who may be able to mark-up electronic copy so that the changes in text will be explained (Abobe Acrobat is a terrific tool for collaboration). If Ms. Grace enjoys writing as much as she claims, she should endeavor to write well, making writing that much more enjoyable.
December 29, 2016
The best so far in this series. Also feels like in the UK most of the time, only very little romance and I think the book is better that way, some sex mentioned, but no explicit or long scenes, also rather tame, nothing kinky.
Would have liked a deeper look or more meat around the story of the main baddy. The twist with the crime as revealed in the end could not be guessed, and I was rather sad to see the story ending there. Would have liked more of that, and the nearly always unanswered question what happens after the crime is solved? While the storyline as presented was so far the best of all the Kate Redman books (some I read out of order), the ending left me unsatisfied. Given that, I normally like it, that the books in the series are short novels, and a fast read, but this could have been longer
for me.
Highly recommended, with 4 stars, would have been 5 one or more of my problems would have been adressed. Just to be sure, I state it again: for me so far the best in the series.
Would have liked a deeper look or more meat around the story of the main baddy. The twist with the crime as revealed in the end could not be guessed, and I was rather sad to see the story ending there. Would have liked more of that, and the nearly always unanswered question what happens after the crime is solved? While the storyline as presented was so far the best of all the Kate Redman books (some I read out of order), the ending left me unsatisfied. Given that, I normally like it, that the books in the series are short novels, and a fast read, but this could have been longer
for me.
Highly recommended, with 4 stars, would have been 5 one or more of my problems would have been adressed. Just to be sure, I state it again: for me so far the best in the series.
May 28, 2014
This was the first book of Celina Grace's I have read, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The author has a unique voice, and I particularly enjoyed the fact that it was a well-written British crime mystery; we don't seem to get as many of those as I'd like!
The plot was well thought out and the sub-plots wove nicely around the main action - which was plentiful - against the backdrop of a seemingly rurarl landscape (I it seemed quite 'Midsummer Murders' - but that is a compliment rather than a slight!) I enjoyed the characters and the relationships between them - which seem to be in flux in this particular novel, though I've no prior knowledge of them.
Would love to read the first few of these stories to find out how the characters have developed - seeing them do so in this novel alone seems to be a good indicator - and I will look forward to reading more by this author.
The plot was well thought out and the sub-plots wove nicely around the main action - which was plentiful - against the backdrop of a seemingly rurarl landscape (I it seemed quite 'Midsummer Murders' - but that is a compliment rather than a slight!) I enjoyed the characters and the relationships between them - which seem to be in flux in this particular novel, though I've no prior knowledge of them.
Would love to read the first few of these stories to find out how the characters have developed - seeing them do so in this novel alone seems to be a good indicator - and I will look forward to reading more by this author.
February 15, 2016
Scintillating reading yet again from Celina Grace - I am quite enamored with her character DS Kate Redman, & as an Australian find I can relate to U.K. crime novels much more than I do U.S. ones.
Snarl, Book 4 in the series, started out rather slowly with Kate returning after extended time off from the job due to wounding. The writing is so vivid that you can actually feel Kate's anguish at being "on the outside looking in" when she finds herself thrust in the deep end of a huge case on her first day back at work.
Pace quickens thereafter & you're back in the gripping throws of another Kate Redman case! Superbly written - I can't wait for the next in the exciting series.
Snarl, Book 4 in the series, started out rather slowly with Kate returning after extended time off from the job due to wounding. The writing is so vivid that you can actually feel Kate's anguish at being "on the outside looking in" when she finds herself thrust in the deep end of a huge case on her first day back at work.
Pace quickens thereafter & you're back in the gripping throws of another Kate Redman case! Superbly written - I can't wait for the next in the exciting series.
December 28, 2015
Another good mystery and fast read. There are 8 in series so far. Can't help thinking it should be half that. They could be combined for longer books. Good writing and characters but mistakes in all the books on little things- a wrong name or day and timeline seems off due to bad or no editing. Still going to continue on to see what happens with Kate and the others next.
January 4, 2017
I had read Hushabye and remember feeling surprised at the suspenseful ending. Snarl is also in the same vein, Kate's character has developed well and the supporting characters are also interesting.. The climax was good but felt it ended a bit abruptly, would have loved to know more about Stuart.
February 10, 2017
Snarl is book 4 of the Kate Redman series.
I felt a bit lost since I had not read the previous book that explains the reason for her apparent loss of status within the department and also nothing is really decided in the current case either.
I felt a bit lost since I had not read the previous book that explains the reason for her apparent loss of status within the department and also nothing is really decided in the current case either.
November 26, 2016
Good plot and characters but wish that her books were not so short
February 8, 2017
Another good thriller!
This is the 4th book I have now read by this author and once again it didn't disappoint.
I look forward to reading the next in this series!
This is the 4th book I have now read by this author and once again it didn't disappoint.
I look forward to reading the next in this series!
March 11, 2024
Follow DS Kate Redman in the 4th mystery in this series set around a fictional small town in the West Country. A victim of a car bomb is found and it is the job of Kate and the other police officers to catch the killer.
I am enjoying reading this series and I find Snarl different to Imago, the 3rd book because although it is another British police procedural, Snarl has some very surprising twists and turns in the plot.
Snarl can be read as a stand-alone but I found it quite irritating how time and time again it was mentioned how Kate would rub her back because of discomfort following her injury sustained in the last book. Give it a rest woman!
Although Snarl was written in 2013, this novel does not show it’s age. I did come across an idiom which dates back to the 18th century though which I have never heard of before and had to Google the meaning. “Born on the wrong side of the blanket”.
I have some misgivings about Snarl though. The killer’s motive was not fully explained or explored. The final actions of the killer did not make sense to me whatsoever. The lucky break discovered by the Police did not make sense to me and I thought it was a coincidence or a red herring. What happened to the killer after the arrest was not followed up, which is a shame as I thought the evidence and case against the alleged killer was weak. Maybe it was a wrongful arrest and later pages would reveal the truth? But no, that was how the story ended leaving me with a feeling of unfinished business!
I liked all the little bits thrown into Snarl that gave this novel attitude, character and colour. For example…
Sarah must have been in her late forties, perhaps early fifties. She was slightly overweight, but in an attractive way, with a clearly defined waist, heavy hips and a large bust. Kate thought back to the photograph she’d seen of Madeline Dorsey; blonde, petite, slim and sexy. Why had Jack jettisoned his ostensibly more desirable wife for this no doubt clever but much more homely woman?
…Oh, laughing out loud, give me a plump older woman any day rather than a skinny, young bimbo.
I like how Celina’s writing has remained consistent in quality and style in this series. Snarl is another GOOD 4 star read. Having read 4 of Celina’s novels, I know what a sure fire hit her books are, in the same way that I know when I open a can of Fuller’s London Pride to drink while reading my Kindle, what an excellent English Pale Ale that is.
I am enjoying reading this series and I find Snarl different to Imago, the 3rd book because although it is another British police procedural, Snarl has some very surprising twists and turns in the plot.
Snarl can be read as a stand-alone but I found it quite irritating how time and time again it was mentioned how Kate would rub her back because of discomfort following her injury sustained in the last book. Give it a rest woman!
Although Snarl was written in 2013, this novel does not show it’s age. I did come across an idiom which dates back to the 18th century though which I have never heard of before and had to Google the meaning. “Born on the wrong side of the blanket”.
I have some misgivings about Snarl though. The killer’s motive was not fully explained or explored. The final actions of the killer did not make sense to me whatsoever. The lucky break discovered by the Police did not make sense to me and I thought it was a coincidence or a red herring. What happened to the killer after the arrest was not followed up, which is a shame as I thought the evidence and case against the alleged killer was weak. Maybe it was a wrongful arrest and later pages would reveal the truth? But no, that was how the story ended leaving me with a feeling of unfinished business!
I liked all the little bits thrown into Snarl that gave this novel attitude, character and colour. For example…
Sarah must have been in her late forties, perhaps early fifties. She was slightly overweight, but in an attractive way, with a clearly defined waist, heavy hips and a large bust. Kate thought back to the photograph she’d seen of Madeline Dorsey; blonde, petite, slim and sexy. Why had Jack jettisoned his ostensibly more desirable wife for this no doubt clever but much more homely woman?
…Oh, laughing out loud, give me a plump older woman any day rather than a skinny, young bimbo.
I like how Celina’s writing has remained consistent in quality and style in this series. Snarl is another GOOD 4 star read. Having read 4 of Celina’s novels, I know what a sure fire hit her books are, in the same way that I know when I open a can of Fuller’s London Pride to drink while reading my Kindle, what an excellent English Pale Ale that is.
July 20, 2019
This week I received an offer of "Echo" for free on a book site and of course I jumped on it. I KNOW this book is "Snarl" ! Just be patient. I quickly checked my library and found I had all 5 preceding books. I remember getting book 1 "Hushabye" as a free offer and liked it so much I bought the next few. I am just now rereading book 4 and 5 . I am finding I like them just as much as I did the first time. I like the characters, their emotions and complicated lives, and the progression through the series. I am looking forward to finishing book 5 and going on to read book 6. I will probably get so hooked again I will continue to buy the rest. Thank you Celina Grace for filling my reading time with pleasure. Nadine McQuillan Haarsager
November 28, 2018
I did enjoy this book but somehow it didn't flow as smoothly as the previous books. IMHO you have to have read the previous books in the series to understand Kate Redman's attitude in this book.
Kate, and the other Detectives are once again trying to solve a gruesome series of murders. I thought I had identified the perpetrator quite early in my read - NO. I was surprised when the culprit was revealed as they had not been a significant actor in this drama.
The book seemed to have a very hurried and unsatisfying ending. I really would have liked to see Ms Grace enhance the perpetrator's involvement and hand me a neater ending.
Kate, and the other Detectives are once again trying to solve a gruesome series of murders. I thought I had identified the perpetrator quite early in my read - NO. I was surprised when the culprit was revealed as they had not been a significant actor in this drama.
The book seemed to have a very hurried and unsatisfying ending. I really would have liked to see Ms Grace enhance the perpetrator's involvement and hand me a neater ending.
August 26, 2022
Basically this is a solid police procedural. I have read previous Kate Redman books before and I don’t remember her being constantly irritated and annoyed by her co-workers. Was it because she just came back from medical leave and had some PTSD because of the previous attack by a suspect? I didn’t like that Kate slept with her boss, although apparently a one-night stand, thereby cheating on Andrew. Previously, I had admired Kate in previous books, as a strong female character. Now I’m not so sure I admire her so much. I hope to see more of Stuart in future books. Or is his police career finished?
September 5, 2017
Celina, I so enjoyed this book. For some reason I omitted reading this so have read out of sequence. But it was good in a way as it proved to me that each book is a standalone, as well as part of a series. Cracking story. I felt for Kate, struggling as she was after 6 months off work due to a knife attach . She was soon firing on all cylinders. Again , enjoyed the interaction between office colleagues.
Looking forward to the latest book in the series. I know o won't be disappointed. Haven't been so far.
Looking forward to the latest book in the series. I know o won't be disappointed. Haven't been so far.
September 7, 2017
Kate Redman Series is Great Series
I have read several Celina Grace books and she has become one in my Fav Author collection. Redman is a detective who was gravely wounded in the last book. She has come back to work and finds her desk taken by another cop. Ok. Things have changed. Her old partner is now her boss. Her new partner is lacking. Everyone is tiptoeing around her like she is gonna fall apart. Her hubby is estranged and things are not looking good. And this is only her first week back. And she comes back to a case that is going to test all her limits and skills.
I have read several Celina Grace books and she has become one in my Fav Author collection. Redman is a detective who was gravely wounded in the last book. She has come back to work and finds her desk taken by another cop. Ok. Things have changed. Her old partner is now her boss. Her new partner is lacking. Everyone is tiptoeing around her like she is gonna fall apart. Her hubby is estranged and things are not looking good. And this is only her first week back. And she comes back to a case that is going to test all her limits and skills.
May 14, 2018
Michael had a nine o’clock appointment, at the research place he worked, it wasn’t to be. Kate back on the job after being injured, Anderson, her boss, was to call, he hadn’t. Olbeck is her superior, an office by himself, not next to Kate, other wise, the same. Research used animal experiments, they had media and protestors. More killings,showing the angry, killer has. A deep plot, motives point to what the research company was doing, was it. Readers will enjoy another page turning story in this series.
January 26, 2019
Another great Kate Redman mystery!
It's been awhile since I read the third book in this series, but I was quickly drawn into book 4, Snarl. Kate Redman is an interesting woman, dealing with professional and personal relationship issues, a difficult family past, and the fact that she's a diligent, insightful detective. The other detectives in her squad are mostly respectful to her and each other. The solution to the murders developed at a good pace, held my attention, and was satisfying to me.
It's been awhile since I read the third book in this series, but I was quickly drawn into book 4, Snarl. Kate Redman is an interesting woman, dealing with professional and personal relationship issues, a difficult family past, and the fact that she's a diligent, insightful detective. The other detectives in her squad are mostly respectful to her and each other. The solution to the murders developed at a good pace, held my attention, and was satisfying to me.
May 15, 2018
Eh, I felt the ending was too sudden and convenient. At the end, they have the murderer in custody, with evidence that she at least was an accessory to the murders, but no real way to prove that she committed at least one of them herself. It would have been better and less abrupt if they had found that evidence. I enjoyed the other books better, but I'm sure I will keep reading the rest of the series.
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September 25, 2018
Good strong mystery
Really good story picking up with Kate Redman returning to work after recovering from a near death experience. Of course there’s no rest for the weary as she’s thrown right into a car bombing murder. The suspects all line up and it’s not clear until near the end who the killer was, at least not to me.
The main story line was solid as well as the side stories as well. Really good book!
Really good story picking up with Kate Redman returning to work after recovering from a near death experience. Of course there’s no rest for the weary as she’s thrown right into a car bombing murder. The suspects all line up and it’s not clear until near the end who the killer was, at least not to me.
The main story line was solid as well as the side stories as well. Really good book!
February 19, 2021
A scientist is assassinated when his car is blown up, then three people with connections to the firm he worked for are attacked and two die. DS Kate Redman returns to duty after recovering from an injury and is thrown into the case. This is really a run-of-the-mill police detective story, but what makes it really worth reading is the development of the characters and the skillful way the story unfolds. I wouldn't mind reading more by this author. Enjoyable reading.
December 2, 2016
Good
Kate is back after recuperating from her knife wound and lots of things have changed. Olbeck is now her DI, Theo is a DS the same as her and worst of all someone is sitting at her desk. Her discomfort is very believable, especially with the very keen boyfriend who is not quite right. The action is fast paced as usual.
Kate is back after recuperating from her knife wound and lots of things have changed. Olbeck is now her DI, Theo is a DS the same as her and worst of all someone is sitting at her desk. Her discomfort is very believable, especially with the very keen boyfriend who is not quite right. The action is fast paced as usual.
September 16, 2018
Detective Sergeant Kate Redman has returned to work after a long period of sick leave. Her first investigation is of the death of a doctor working at a new research laboratory. But it is not the last, so who is actually guilty.
Another enjoyable story in this series, with its well-rounded characters. Ready to read the next
Another enjoyable story in this series, with its well-rounded characters. Ready to read the next
July 27, 2017
Getting Back in the Saddle is Hard
This was another great page turner. We get to watch Kate find her way back to her "normal" life with a few too many complications. The case has many interesting twists and turns. Can't wait to see how Kate's life evolves.
This was another great page turner. We get to watch Kate find her way back to her "normal" life with a few too many complications. The case has many interesting twists and turns. Can't wait to see how Kate's life evolves.
February 27, 2019
Kate Redman is a good character. The stories are interesting and keep you reading. We meet a lot of the same characters and get to know about them. The mysteries are good and I have read most of them as ebooks. I look forward to another book in the future.
October 1, 2022
can’t stop reading this series!
Even reading these out of order-unintentionally-doesn’t diminish how good they are nor detract from the overall arc of the series. Kate Redman and her fellow officers in Abbeyford are brilliant! Brava Celina Grace!!
Even reading these out of order-unintentionally-doesn’t diminish how good they are nor detract from the overall arc of the series. Kate Redman and her fellow officers in Abbeyford are brilliant! Brava Celina Grace!!
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