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Atticus Priest #3
The Red Room
Private investigator Atticus Priest is asked to investigate after a man falls to his death from the tower of Salisbury Cathedral. But when a video is sent to the local newspaper showing the deceased man engaging in a compromising act with a minor, Atticus realises that there’s much more to this case than he initially thought.
Is it blackmail? Suicide? Or murder?
Two more bodies are found and two more videos are sent to the press. Atticus and his former colleague, detective chief inspector Mackenzie Jones, race against time to identify the culprit before he can strike again. With each new discovery, Atticus and Mack are forced to confront their own demons and navigate their own complicated feelings for one another.
As the investigation intensifies and the stakes become higher, Atticus and Mack race to unravel the mystery behind the macabre deaths. The question will they be able to apprehend the perpetrator before it’s too late? Get ready for a heart-stopping, suspenseful novel that will have you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.
Is it blackmail? Suicide? Or murder?
Two more bodies are found and two more videos are sent to the press. Atticus and his former colleague, detective chief inspector Mackenzie Jones, race against time to identify the culprit before he can strike again. With each new discovery, Atticus and Mack are forced to confront their own demons and navigate their own complicated feelings for one another.
As the investigation intensifies and the stakes become higher, Atticus and Mack race to unravel the mystery behind the macabre deaths. The question will they be able to apprehend the perpetrator before it’s too late? Get ready for a heart-stopping, suspenseful novel that will have you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.
480 pages, Paperback
Published August 3, 2023
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Mark Dawson was born in Lowestoft and grew up in Manchester and Chicago. He has worked as a lawyer and currently works in the London film industry. His first books, "The Art of Falling Apart" and "Subpoena Colada" have been published in multiple languages.
He is currently writing two series. Soho Noir is set in the West End of London between 1940 and 1970. The first book in the series, "The Black Mile", deals with the (real life but little known) serial killer who operated in the area during the Blitz. "The Imposter" traces the journey of a criminal family (think The Sopranos in austerity London and you'd be on the right track).
The John Milton series features a disgruntled special agent who aims to help people to make amends for the terrible things that he has done. Mark, as a child of the 80s, will freely admit that he watched a lot of The Equalizer in his youth.
Mark lives in Wiltshire with his family.
You can find him at www.markjdawson.com or www.facebook.com/markdawsonauthor.
http://eepurl.com/Cai5X
Mark Dawson was born in Lowestoft and grew up in Manchester and Chicago. He has worked as a lawyer and currently works in the London film industry. His first books, "The Art of Falling Apart" and "Subpoena Colada" have been published in multiple languages.
He is currently writing two series. Soho Noir is set in the West End of London between 1940 and 1970. The first book in the series, "The Black Mile", deals with the (real life but little known) serial killer who operated in the area during the Blitz. "The Imposter" traces the journey of a criminal family (think The Sopranos in austerity London and you'd be on the right track).
The John Milton series features a disgruntled special agent who aims to help people to make amends for the terrible things that he has done. Mark, as a child of the 80s, will freely admit that he watched a lot of The Equalizer in his youth.
Mark lives in Wiltshire with his family.
You can find him at www.markjdawson.com or www.facebook.com/markdawsonauthor.
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August 10, 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ — Another meaty, stylish thriller from one the very best in the game. Whilst I’m yet to venture into the authors political thriller ‘Milton’ series yet, the Priest series is truly phenomenal in its consistency of storytelling.
I’ve emerged from The Red Room both unsettled and enthralled – and, after the immersive trust I placed in Dawson’s debut, it’s a rare third instalment that can uphold—and even deepen—that initial promise. Where the first novel hooked me with its atmospheric dread and sharply drawn characters, and the second proved Dawson could tighten her pacing without losing her signature unease, this third outing feels like the point where the series fully inhabits its skin. It’s assured, deftly crafted, and quietly devastating.
From the very first scene, Dawson drags us beyond the threshold of the ordinary & into a realm that’s brilliantly atmospheric: corridors lit by a single flickering bulb, unseen presences breathing just behind the walls & characters as tormented by their own minds as by what lurks outside them. It’s exactly the kind of claustrophobic, character-driven horror that gripped me in book one—but here it’s rendered with even greater confidence, each beat of suspense calculated for maximum effect.
The pacing again shows Dawson’s evolution. Book two impressed me with its ability to pause without losing momentum; The Red Room perfects that rhythm. Dread simmers, builds, retreats, then surges back in waves that feel almost tidal. I found myself pausing not out of fatigue, but to savour a line, to sit with the tension before turning the next page.
Characterisation remains a series strength. Our protagonist here is more layered than I’d anticipated—vulnerabilities from earlier books are explored, reframed, and in some cases weaponised. The emotional continuity between all three novels pays off; I wasn’t just invested in survival, but in the long shadow these events have cast over their psyche.
If there’s one small critique, it’s that a few narrative turns flirt with the familiar which is hard to avoid in a series with returning characters. But Dawson offsets this with restraint—choosing subtle mortality over blunt-force gore & allowing atmosphere to carry the horror of the criminality at-play.
To sum up: The Red Room is a masterclass in psychological suspense, a culmination of the groundwork laid in books one and two. If my first review celebrated the thrill of discovering Dawson’s voice, and my second noted her tightening of craft, this one applauds a writer fully in command. I can’t wait to see where she takes us next.
📕 Key Passages 📚
1. “The walls leaned closer in the dark, as though the house itself was listening, waiting for me to breathe.”
2. “Fear isn’t the scream—it’s the quiet moment before, when every muscle in your body knows what’s coming.”
3. “I realised then that the room had never been empty. It had simply been patient.”
I’ve emerged from The Red Room both unsettled and enthralled – and, after the immersive trust I placed in Dawson’s debut, it’s a rare third instalment that can uphold—and even deepen—that initial promise. Where the first novel hooked me with its atmospheric dread and sharply drawn characters, and the second proved Dawson could tighten her pacing without losing her signature unease, this third outing feels like the point where the series fully inhabits its skin. It’s assured, deftly crafted, and quietly devastating.
From the very first scene, Dawson drags us beyond the threshold of the ordinary & into a realm that’s brilliantly atmospheric: corridors lit by a single flickering bulb, unseen presences breathing just behind the walls & characters as tormented by their own minds as by what lurks outside them. It’s exactly the kind of claustrophobic, character-driven horror that gripped me in book one—but here it’s rendered with even greater confidence, each beat of suspense calculated for maximum effect.
The pacing again shows Dawson’s evolution. Book two impressed me with its ability to pause without losing momentum; The Red Room perfects that rhythm. Dread simmers, builds, retreats, then surges back in waves that feel almost tidal. I found myself pausing not out of fatigue, but to savour a line, to sit with the tension before turning the next page.
Characterisation remains a series strength. Our protagonist here is more layered than I’d anticipated—vulnerabilities from earlier books are explored, reframed, and in some cases weaponised. The emotional continuity between all three novels pays off; I wasn’t just invested in survival, but in the long shadow these events have cast over their psyche.
If there’s one small critique, it’s that a few narrative turns flirt with the familiar which is hard to avoid in a series with returning characters. But Dawson offsets this with restraint—choosing subtle mortality over blunt-force gore & allowing atmosphere to carry the horror of the criminality at-play.
To sum up: The Red Room is a masterclass in psychological suspense, a culmination of the groundwork laid in books one and two. If my first review celebrated the thrill of discovering Dawson’s voice, and my second noted her tightening of craft, this one applauds a writer fully in command. I can’t wait to see where she takes us next.
📕 Key Passages 📚
1. “The walls leaned closer in the dark, as though the house itself was listening, waiting for me to breathe.”
2. “Fear isn’t the scream—it’s the quiet moment before, when every muscle in your body knows what’s coming.”
3. “I realised then that the room had never been empty. It had simply been patient.”
January 4, 2024
The third and the best in what has become something of a trilogy of novels about Atticus Priest and his determined I pursuit of Alfred Burns.
The fall-out from the investigations which came to a brutal conclusion in “A Place To Bury Strangers” moves on apace. The deaths continue in “The Red Room” and the motive of vengeance and exposure runs throughout. It is a satisfying story with lose ends being tied up and further hints into Priest’s own troubled past being made.
I love the character of Atticus and his faithful dog Bandit, and the unusual approach to criminal investigations he adopts. His methods are unorthodox and all-consuming. Despite his official police background he flirts with illegal means with borderline decisions into the repercussions for admissible evidence and the reputation of his form boss and lover.
This is fast paced thrills where the story drives the reader on to want more. The plot is clear and while there are surprises revealed the author is open and honest to his readers with excitement and moments of jeopardy.
Happily, Atticus isn’t beaten up in this one but hasn’t really learned not to put himself in danger.
This subject matter isn’t pleasant or entertaining. The balance between reality and voyeurism is carefully negotiated without salacious focus on the darker events.
These books are well written and “The Red Room” was the best yet. But it is the journey here that has been most rewarding. I would urge you to read all three.
The fall-out from the investigations which came to a brutal conclusion in “A Place To Bury Strangers” moves on apace. The deaths continue in “The Red Room” and the motive of vengeance and exposure runs throughout. It is a satisfying story with lose ends being tied up and further hints into Priest’s own troubled past being made.
I love the character of Atticus and his faithful dog Bandit, and the unusual approach to criminal investigations he adopts. His methods are unorthodox and all-consuming. Despite his official police background he flirts with illegal means with borderline decisions into the repercussions for admissible evidence and the reputation of his form boss and lover.
This is fast paced thrills where the story drives the reader on to want more. The plot is clear and while there are surprises revealed the author is open and honest to his readers with excitement and moments of jeopardy.
Happily, Atticus isn’t beaten up in this one but hasn’t really learned not to put himself in danger.
This subject matter isn’t pleasant or entertaining. The balance between reality and voyeurism is carefully negotiated without salacious focus on the darker events.
These books are well written and “The Red Room” was the best yet. But it is the journey here that has been most rewarding. I would urge you to read all three.
October 8, 2023
4.5 / 5
I haven’t read a book that’s kept my paralysed to my seat. I was drawn into this book, it had some sort of hold on me. But wow, I think it’s also the last 2 book are fresh on my mind that it felt like I was watching a movie. This book is good, it’s exciting, it’s unpredictable but it’s gripping. There’s not a dull moment in this book, and the cliffhanger at the edge has got me excited for the next instalment. But that being said, this book makes absolute zero sense if you read it as a standalone, you have to read the first and second book of this series, in particular the second book. This third book starts right after the events.
Following on from the events of book 2, preist is working so solve the aftermath of events. It’s a must to read the second. book before starting this one. However, he is preoccupied when Mack asks for his help as a consultant for a case. A man falls from the church parapet, which all points to suicide. However when a local press centre is sent a VHS of him ‘engaging in a compromising act with a minor’ there’s more to what meets the eye. More tapes are sent, with more bodies being discovered. Priest and Mack are against time to solve this before more turn up.
I like this book, out of all the series I’ve read, I’ll always remember the series. Maybe it’s the way the characters are presented, maybe it’s the plot and the writing style- but everytime I read this book I’m not disappointed majorly. For once we have answers to questions I had in the second book, things are clicking into place. The second book felt like is mismatch of all sorts but this third book puts it all to rest. We see the human nature of Preist and Mack, as well as the police politics. As always, the police procedures are second to none. I’ve got my eyes peeled for the next book. This book served like the first book. Highly recommended this book if you are looking for a series, however a disclaimer I will put is that book 2 and 3 is based on topics related to CSA.
I haven’t read a book that’s kept my paralysed to my seat. I was drawn into this book, it had some sort of hold on me. But wow, I think it’s also the last 2 book are fresh on my mind that it felt like I was watching a movie. This book is good, it’s exciting, it’s unpredictable but it’s gripping. There’s not a dull moment in this book, and the cliffhanger at the edge has got me excited for the next instalment. But that being said, this book makes absolute zero sense if you read it as a standalone, you have to read the first and second book of this series, in particular the second book. This third book starts right after the events.
Following on from the events of book 2, preist is working so solve the aftermath of events. It’s a must to read the second. book before starting this one. However, he is preoccupied when Mack asks for his help as a consultant for a case. A man falls from the church parapet, which all points to suicide. However when a local press centre is sent a VHS of him ‘engaging in a compromising act with a minor’ there’s more to what meets the eye. More tapes are sent, with more bodies being discovered. Priest and Mack are against time to solve this before more turn up.
I like this book, out of all the series I’ve read, I’ll always remember the series. Maybe it’s the way the characters are presented, maybe it’s the plot and the writing style- but everytime I read this book I’m not disappointed majorly. For once we have answers to questions I had in the second book, things are clicking into place. The second book felt like is mismatch of all sorts but this third book puts it all to rest. We see the human nature of Preist and Mack, as well as the police politics. As always, the police procedures are second to none. I’ve got my eyes peeled for the next book. This book served like the first book. Highly recommended this book if you are looking for a series, however a disclaimer I will put is that book 2 and 3 is based on topics related to CSA.
August 17, 2023
The Red Room" is a riveting addition to the Atticus Priest Murder, Mystery, and Crime Thrillers series. Private investigator Atticus Priest is drawn into a complex web of intrigue when a man's fatal fall from Salisbury Cathedral reveals a sinister underbelly. As a compromising video surfaces, Atticus realizes this case runs deeper than anticipated – a mix of blackmail, suicide, or possibly murder. With the body count rising and disturbing videos sent to the press, Atticus teams up with detective chief inspector Mackenzie Jones to race against time. Amidst unraveling the mystery, they confront personal demons and complicated emotions. The narrative masterfully blends clues and character growth, keeping readers engaged in the evolving plot. The palpable suspense and realistic scenes keep you hooked till the final page, making it a must-read for mystery enthusiasts. "The Red Room" is a gripping roller-coaster of a novel, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the next installment.
Very grateful to the publisher for my review copy
Very grateful to the publisher for my review copy
April 7, 2023
Ugh I hate cliffhanger endings with a year between books...now I have to wait...
Having said that I am really enjoying this series and I am hooked on seeing how investigates and unravels his cases.
Having said that I am really enjoying this series and I am hooked on seeing how investigates and unravels his cases.
November 30, 2023
Ach... TAIP gerai prasidėjo ši serija, kad sukėlė didelius lūkesčius ir nori nenori jaučiuosi nusivylusi paskutine dalimi. Ne dėl to, kad būtų blogai parašyta ar kad personažai būtų suprastėję, bet trilogijos pabaigoje autorius, matyt, norėjo atskleisti tokį DIDĮJĮ SĄMOKSLĄ, o tas sąmokslas... Na, pasakysiu taip: jei skaitėte Anthony Horowitz Šerloko Holmso interpretaciją The House of Silk ir likote nusivylę atskleidimu, tai ir šitas nenudžiugins.
Labai norėčiau, kad Atticus Priest serija su šia knyga nesibaigtų ir būtų normalių pavienių, netriloginių romanų su šiais personažais!
Labai norėčiau, kad Atticus Priest serija su šia knyga nesibaigtų ir būtų normalių pavienių, netriloginių romanų su šiais personažais!
July 26, 2023
4 stars
I love this series and I love that each book is as good as the last one. Of course there is a cliffhanger in the end and I can hardly wait to see Atticus' sharp mind at work again in the next instalment.
I love this series and I love that each book is as good as the last one. Of course there is a cliffhanger in the end and I can hardly wait to see Atticus' sharp mind at work again in the next instalment.
November 5, 2023
3.5 stars. Really good mysteries but Atticus is really selfish and I don't like him much. I get his neurodivergence and his intelligence. His rule breaking and disregard for others is wearing thin for me.
March 10, 2025
‘The Red Room’ by Mark Dawson is book three in the private investigator Atticus Priest series. It also is the exciting conclusion to a story which has been continuing from book one, The House in the Woods. I love this series!
I have copied the book blurb:
”Private investigator Atticus Priest is asked to investigate after a man falls to his death from the tower of Salisbury Cathedral. But when a video is sent to the local newspaper showing the deceased man engaging in a compromising act with a minor, Atticus realises that there’s much more to this case than he initially thought.
Is it blackmail? Suicide? Or murder?
Two more bodies are found and two more videos are sent to the press. Atticus and his former colleague, detective chief inspector Mackenzie Jones, race against time to identify the culprit before he can strike again. With each new discovery, Atticus and Mack are forced to confront their own demons and navigate their own complicated feelings for one another.
As the investigation intensifies and the stakes become higher, Atticus and Mack race to unravel the mystery behind the macabre deaths. The question remains: will they be able to apprehend the perpetrator before it’s too late? Get ready for a heart-stopping, suspenseful novel that will have you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.”
Atticus is on the autism spectrum and is genius in solving crimes. He reminds me a lot of Sherlock Holmes in talent and in the abrupt way he talks to people, but Atticus has more of a sense of his issues and he wants the warmth of a pet dog and a good woman in his life, unlike Holmes. Atticus takes prescribed drugs to control the worst of his anxieties and impulses, but he would be in a lot more trouble, maybe even sitting in a jail, if it wasn’t for the relationship he is in with detective chief inspector Mackenzie Jones. He cuts corners in solving puzzling crimes and pushes the buttons of police officers since he feels they are all stupid. She covers for him a lot, but at the same time she is also constantly reminding him he needs to remember the requirements of a good arrest and a successful legal prosecution. In order to placate her, he tries to make sure she does not know about his transgressions, and he has learned to cover up those felonies he cannot help committing in stopping bad guys.
I know some readers would feel a detective like this, perhaps, is as bad as the bad guys, but he wants and works at pushing law enforcers to arrest bad guys. He wants to see justice done, but not at his own hands. Mack protects him from the politics of police enforcement as well. That’s a good thing, because Atticus is REALLY terrible at office politics!
I highly recommend the Atticus Priest series!
I have copied the book blurb:
”Private investigator Atticus Priest is asked to investigate after a man falls to his death from the tower of Salisbury Cathedral. But when a video is sent to the local newspaper showing the deceased man engaging in a compromising act with a minor, Atticus realises that there’s much more to this case than he initially thought.
Is it blackmail? Suicide? Or murder?
Two more bodies are found and two more videos are sent to the press. Atticus and his former colleague, detective chief inspector Mackenzie Jones, race against time to identify the culprit before he can strike again. With each new discovery, Atticus and Mack are forced to confront their own demons and navigate their own complicated feelings for one another.
As the investigation intensifies and the stakes become higher, Atticus and Mack race to unravel the mystery behind the macabre deaths. The question remains: will they be able to apprehend the perpetrator before it’s too late? Get ready for a heart-stopping, suspenseful novel that will have you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.”
Atticus is on the autism spectrum and is genius in solving crimes. He reminds me a lot of Sherlock Holmes in talent and in the abrupt way he talks to people, but Atticus has more of a sense of his issues and he wants the warmth of a pet dog and a good woman in his life, unlike Holmes. Atticus takes prescribed drugs to control the worst of his anxieties and impulses, but he would be in a lot more trouble, maybe even sitting in a jail, if it wasn’t for the relationship he is in with detective chief inspector Mackenzie Jones. He cuts corners in solving puzzling crimes and pushes the buttons of police officers since he feels they are all stupid. She covers for him a lot, but at the same time she is also constantly reminding him he needs to remember the requirements of a good arrest and a successful legal prosecution. In order to placate her, he tries to make sure she does not know about his transgressions, and he has learned to cover up those felonies he cannot help committing in stopping bad guys.
I know some readers would feel a detective like this, perhaps, is as bad as the bad guys, but he wants and works at pushing law enforcers to arrest bad guys. He wants to see justice done, but not at his own hands. Mack protects him from the politics of police enforcement as well. That’s a good thing, because Atticus is REALLY terrible at office politics!
I highly recommend the Atticus Priest series!
November 15, 2024
This series has gone in a direction that is not what am/was looking for but others might enjoy it.
I was a little tired of hearing/reading about how Atticus Priest reached his brilliant conclusions.
In any case the story is "entertaining" and the narration is top notch.
As always YMMV.
I was a little tired of hearing/reading about how Atticus Priest reached his brilliant conclusions.
In any case the story is "entertaining" and the narration is top notch.
As always YMMV.
January 4, 2025
This is my favourite of the series so far, private investigator Atticus and DCI Mack continue to investigate the murders linked to the infamous ‘Jack’ who is killing anyone who visited the red room and exposing them by sending video clips of them committing these crimes to the press.
You also see the development of the relationship between Atticus and Mack.
The red room is being run by a number of wealthy men, it was also linked to some of the characters in the previous book who have already been murdered.
People were paying to go to the red room and sexually abuse vulnerable children.
Some of the children that were victims of the abuse and exploitation are wanting to expose and punish those involved.
As always Atticus will stop at nothing to uncover the truth, even if this means doing so by illegal means.
You also see the development of the relationship between Atticus and Mack.
The red room is being run by a number of wealthy men, it was also linked to some of the characters in the previous book who have already been murdered.
People were paying to go to the red room and sexually abuse vulnerable children.
Some of the children that were victims of the abuse and exploitation are wanting to expose and punish those involved.
As always Atticus will stop at nothing to uncover the truth, even if this means doing so by illegal means.
May 13, 2024
all this man does is walk his dog
January 28, 2025
3.5 stars
An easy, enjoyable but predictable read along similar lines to other crime novels and police procedures.
I do like Atticus Priest though and I would read another in the series👍🏻
An easy, enjoyable but predictable read along similar lines to other crime novels and police procedures.
I do like Atticus Priest though and I would read another in the series👍🏻
September 1, 2023
4.25 Stars 🌟
There is just something about Atticus that tears down any walls you may have up. He is likeable, because he is so unlikeable. Does that make sense? Probably not. The reason I find him so endearing is that he has entirely NO people skills yet he couldn't care less. He is trying though and I love that too.
This case is somewhat of an extension of the last case in the last book. Atticus again teams up with Mack when a series of suspicious deaths of men are found to be something more. Tie this in with the fact that the secret person "Jack" who has been conversing with Atticus anonymously looks like he is deeply involved, and we have a mystery.
One thing about Atticus is that he really is a brilliant investigator. Unfortunately, not everyone thinks so and Mack has a doozy of a time trying to get Atticus approved to consult on the case. His behavior doesn't help matters and he has some of the higher ups in the Met coming at him from all sides.
While the story line of this case is tied up, it does bring up some other issues from Atticus' past that are dangled in front of us but not yet discussed. As usual, Simon Vance does an excellent job with the narration.
Can't wait to see what is up next in this series.
There is just something about Atticus that tears down any walls you may have up. He is likeable, because he is so unlikeable. Does that make sense? Probably not. The reason I find him so endearing is that he has entirely NO people skills yet he couldn't care less. He is trying though and I love that too.
This case is somewhat of an extension of the last case in the last book. Atticus again teams up with Mack when a series of suspicious deaths of men are found to be something more. Tie this in with the fact that the secret person "Jack" who has been conversing with Atticus anonymously looks like he is deeply involved, and we have a mystery.
One thing about Atticus is that he really is a brilliant investigator. Unfortunately, not everyone thinks so and Mack has a doozy of a time trying to get Atticus approved to consult on the case. His behavior doesn't help matters and he has some of the higher ups in the Met coming at him from all sides.
While the story line of this case is tied up, it does bring up some other issues from Atticus' past that are dangled in front of us but not yet discussed. As usual, Simon Vance does an excellent job with the narration.
Can't wait to see what is up next in this series.
March 26, 2023
This book continues from where the last one left off which is what I, and probably most readers, were hoping. When murders start happening with Bible verses attached, it looks like Jack might be back. Chief Murphy might not know Jack, but Atticus does. Whether Murphy likes it or not, he needs to be involved. The victims seem to be solid citizens, well liked by everyone. Then a 20 year old tape arrives at the local newspaper that shows otherwise. Sexual exploitation of children. But children grow up to be adults and not all of them are willing to forgive. This story is very well plotted out and if the reader pays attention, they might solve part of the puzzle. Can Atticus and Mack solve all of it. There are several surprises along the way.
April 8, 2023
The best of Atticus Priest for sure
This book kept me turning pages continually.
Even when I knew there was a twist in the story, my brain was struggling to anticipate it, I couldn’t.
This book ties all the the three stories together perfectly.
I couldn’t put the book down towards the end, waiting expectantly for all to be revealed, with the tension right up to the last sentence.
Mark Dawson you are brilliant, I aspire to be half the author you are.
This book kept me turning pages continually.
Even when I knew there was a twist in the story, my brain was struggling to anticipate it, I couldn’t.
This book ties all the the three stories together perfectly.
I couldn’t put the book down towards the end, waiting expectantly for all to be revealed, with the tension right up to the last sentence.
Mark Dawson you are brilliant, I aspire to be half the author you are.
April 12, 2023
Hard to put down as ever
Addictive story lines that draw you in quickly. This was another one! Very impressive. Will look forward to book 4.
Addictive story lines that draw you in quickly. This was another one! Very impressive. Will look forward to book 4.
August 2, 2023
Another fine instalment with a finely woven mystery.
I enjoyed it a lot - and I want more!
I hope there's a 4th book coming. SOON.
I enjoyed it a lot - and I want more!
I hope there's a 4th book coming. SOON.
August 25, 2024
Guter Abschluss der Reihe, der auch nochmal den Hauptcharakter tiefer zeichnet. Schön, dass das Buch rund endet auch wenn ich nichts gegen ein Spin-Off hätte
January 15, 2025
Such a fantastic series. I am struggling to put these books down. I've already started book 4!
January 22, 2025
Best yet, fucking brilliant
March 23, 2024
4.5
The cliffhanger though!
The cliffhanger though!
August 11, 2023
4.25/5
Another great installment in the Atticus Priest series. This book picks up where the last one left off.
My only issue is that these books are written so far apart that I only had a vague recollection of the last one;(
Excellent characters and story development and who doesn’t love a Detective with a dog??
Now to wait another year!
Another great installment in the Atticus Priest series. This book picks up where the last one left off.
My only issue is that these books are written so far apart that I only had a vague recollection of the last one;(
Excellent characters and story development and who doesn’t love a Detective with a dog??
Now to wait another year!
June 7, 2023
I love this series. Atticus Priest is “on the spectrum”. He is also brilliant and persistent. This book is a continuation of the story of a pedophile ring from the two previous books, but this one is the best so far. Lots of twists and turns. When others think the crime has been solved, Atticus still persists to figure it ALL out.
May 16, 2025
Brilliant read, couldn’t put it down. Set in Wiltshire so for me it was full of familiar local references, landmarks (the first death is at Salisbury Cathedral!), street and village names. So refreshing after all the usual US based crime thrillers out there.
August 9, 2023
I’ve been savouring this book and trying to make it last as long as possible because I just did not want to finish it knowing I have to wait until the next one comes out! I love the Atticus Priest books and being from Salisbury makes them even better. Cannot wait for the fourth!
October 1, 2023
I'll admit that I judged this series because it was on Kindle Unlimited and the author was self-published but boy was I wrong. Atticus Priest is an excellent crime thriller series. Smart, propulsive, twisty - I love these and I hope the author writes more of them.
October 20, 2023
Enjoyed the first AP book and picked this one up at the airport, then realised I had missed book 2 in the series (schoolboy error). I think it would have been better to have read book 2.
As an easy read thriller, I think this is good. I might have wanted a bit more though. Not sure that AP’s particular attributes came out in this instalment and some elements seem to have been shoe-horned in.
Worth a visit though.
As an easy read thriller, I think this is good. I might have wanted a bit more though. Not sure that AP’s particular attributes came out in this instalment and some elements seem to have been shoe-horned in.
Worth a visit though.
April 2, 2023
I enjoyed the book once I got into it. I had forgotten how pedantic and like a terrior Atticus Priest became when he got the bit between his teeth.
The story line was full of twists and turns and the end was quite unexpected. You knew that there was a twist but you didn't know until the 2nd to last chapter how it all fitted together.
Hope Atticus will be back in the near future.
The story line was full of twists and turns and the end was quite unexpected. You knew that there was a twist but you didn't know until the 2nd to last chapter how it all fitted together.
Hope Atticus will be back in the near future.
April 9, 2023
Really enjoyed this. Thought the story finished about 85% through but actually the best was yet to come. Great twists and turns at the end. Awaiting the next Atticus episode.
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