Five Names

Detective Rutherford Barnes Mysteries #5

by Adam Lyndon

One cryptic note. Five names. Two of those names are already dead.

Detective Barnes has seen some horrific crime scenes. But nothing like this. The dead man is slumped against a wall, head lolling forward, hands hanging limply. He seems to be cradling something in his lap.

Barnes creeps closer and recoils in shock. The victim has been disembowelled while he was still alive.

Four days later, a second body is found in a deserted amusement park on the harbour front. Another middle-aged man. Vicious slash wounds across his chest.

Does Barnes have a serial killer on his patch?

Then a note is delivered anonymously to the station. On it is a list of five names. And a message: He is coming.

Two of those names are already dead. Barnes is caught in a race against time to find the other three before it's too late.

413 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2024

About the author

Adam was born and raised in Sussex. He has been a police officer for twenty years both in the UK and in New Zealand, working across a range of disciplines including uniformed ops, firearms command and as a detective in CID and specialist investigations.

He went around the world a couple of times, living in New Zealand for a year before realising home was where all the stories were. Adam writes gritty, Eastbourne-based police-procedurals with hard-edged authenticity, forming a daisy chain along the south coast alongside the likes of Graham Hurley and Peter James. He has been married for twenty years and has four children. His ambition, as his children keep reminding him, is to own a dog.

Reviews

[Alayne Emmett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very twisty read. I found it addictive and I really didn't know which way it would go. The ending was a complete shock and unexpected. A great rollercoaster of a read. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been following DI Rutherford Barnes since the very first book and there has always been plenty of excitement, an interesting and complex story and lots of twists in the plot. This one, however, was exceptional. The start of the story is basically the usual spate of exceedingly unpleasant murders that Barnes seems to find on his hands – in fact enough to give implications of a serial killer, something that no policeman wants to encounter. As always, everything seems to fall under the remit of DI Barnes, who is tenacious as always in trying to solve these particularly nasty crimes. There is also the added complication of an unexpected suicide with no obvious note to be found, seems to be totally unrelated, or is it?

In section two we move onto some historical information and an intensive back-story for one of the main characters – something that initially I could see no apparent reason for, although it was very interesting and moving. As this section continued, it was obvious that it was going to be instrumental to everything and eventually, after one more murder and some huge surprises, everything comes together. The ending seems pretty final and lose ends appear to be completely tied-up but is that really the case as the final chapter neatly leaves us wanting more and knowing that there is certainly plenty to come. Clearly, we have not seen the last of some of these characters.

There is plenty of tail chasing and massive twists in the plot and the well written characters in this series are extremely fundamental to the readers enjoyment. Once more Adam Lyndon has treated us to an amazing story that kept me reading into the night. Sadly, it was over far too soon so I hope the next one will not be far away.

[Omie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not heard of the author or detective series before but was given the opportunity to read a copy ahead of publication and the summary I was sent sounded interesting.. I’m glad I did!

At first there were times where I was trying to follow the various back stories (probably should have read the previous books -don’t worry I’m going to now and then reread this one! However it worked as a standalone too!)

The story was intriguing with lots of twists to keep you hooked I thought I had figured it all out on many occasions only for something else to be revealed and I was back to guessing again.. the final twist though I hadn’t seen coming like it did so I am looking forward to this being followed up in a future book to close it out.. well worth spending a weekend reading 🙂

[Sharon Valler: Live Love Read Review · Rating 3 out of 5]

This police procedural, based in the South East of England, is part of a series and the first book I have read in the series.

Reflecting back, the plot is good, but the pace was slow and it took such a long time to really get into the grit of the story, that I was bored and past caring about what happened. The writing was a little bland and there wasn't any excitement to grab my attention.

The ending brought everything together nicely and earned it an extra star for my review, I just wish the road to that point had been more interesting.

This may appeal more to other readers, who have read earlier books in the series, but it didn't work for me.

3 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Adam Lyndon and Joffe for an ARC in return for an honest review.

[Sonja Charters · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was immediately drawn to this by the intriguing and slightly creepy front cover image!
Who are the 5?
Why is the 'names' crossed out?
And just what is inside that bag the man is carrying!!?

As I started reading, it quickly became apparent that this was actually the fifth book in the Detective Rutherford Barnes Mysteries series.
Now you know I hate to read series out of order and this definitely felt like one that I should have caught up on first.

I struggled from the beginning and found this really quite slow to get going.
This was probably due to the fact I was trying to get to grips with the dynamics and the characters as a whole, but it was clear that I'd was missing quite a bit of character development from previous books.

Having said this, once the storyline proper, got going, this is when the tension ramps up and the format of the case took on the major focus and here is where I became much more invested.

This was a complete case which was wholly contained in this one book and it was great to watch this progress and see all the different twists and turns within the storyline.
There were quite a few times where I thought I knew what was going on, only to be sent off on a tangent.

I really quite liked the working investigation. Barnes is a complicated but intriguing character and I'm definitely keen to explore more in the future.
Some of the characters were awful - but they were meant to be unlikable and in that, they were very well presented and written.

Overall, once it settled, this was a great read and I look forward to reading more soon.

[Phil Rogers · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliant addition to the DI Barnes series.
Adam Lyndon nails it with this fifth instalment to the DI Barnes series.
The story opens with the shooting of an attractive lady fraudster in a swanky Mayfair
hotel. Kill or be killed as far as Duke Kenley is concerned. The story slips backwards and
forwards in time to weave a tale of intrigue and dodgy characters.
Gruesome murders, graphic enough to keep you awake, and corrupt police officers at
the top and bottom of the pay make this a great read. Amongst the seedy lowlife of
Eastbourne, DI Rutherford Barnes tries to fathom the intricate web of corruption,
murder and greed.
The characters, goodies, and baddies come to life in this skillfully written thriller.

[Nimalee Ravi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my goodness! What did I just read? Complex but throughly captivating thriller. You do get a little overwhelmed with the various back stories, but bear with it, and I guarantee you'll love it.

This is my first read by the author, and I am in love with the writing style and storyline. Loved DI Rutherford Barenes character and his team. PC Lamb in another intriguing character.

Five Names had plenty of twists and turns. Even though it was edgy, I found it intriguing. A sucide and a dead body. With five names as the clue, the story will keep you hooked from the beginning. I definitely recommend this book, and I will be going back and reading all the books in this series.

[Karolyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Here is my review for Five Names by Adam Lyndon

This was an intriguing read and proved thrilling from the start. Pete Adams, an off-duty police officer, was on a night out when he spotted a fracas with a taxi driver, he then realised it was with two superior police officers so he offered to call it in. He had had some drink that night as well, Some days later one of the superior officers committed suicide and Pete Adams was the attending officer, he tried to save him, even called the ambulance but they were too late. It didn’t look good. Pete Adams was a questionable police officer and had a taste for drugs, his dealer was Liam. One night he had taken his hit and decided he wanted more. He texted Liam and went out to meet him but got hit over the head with an iron bar. When he woke there were a few bags of drugs in the sea, coming towards him. He buried five and rang the rest through to the police. He went to the hospital to get sorted out. They didn’t really believe his story this time. He signed off sick later that day. Once home he went to get the bricks of drugs and checked them out. There was a tracker in one of them which he burnt and then he worried he could be tracked to his flat. So he skipped home to a travelodge. He traded some of the drugs with Liam for cash then felt he should have got rid of all the drugs. A few days later Liam was found, disembowelled. It was thought he was alive at the time. When Detective Barnes went to speak to Pete Adams, he found the flat trashed and no trace of the office. It sounded like he had been gone for about a week and the flat had been trashed since then but where was Pete Adams? This was a gripping read which I got really invested in. There was quite a lot going on with a lot of characters which made it interesting. Just who sent the note? Who is behind the killings? The storyline is intriguing. The book is well written and really well plotted out with drugs, suicide, disembowelling, etc. I like this story a lot. It is the first time I have read this author and this particular detective but I would like to read more of them in the future.

Blurb :

One cryptic note. Five names. Two of those names are already dead.

Detective Barnes has seen some horrific crime scenes. But nothing like this. The dead man is slumped against a wall, head lolling forward, hands hanging limply. He seems to be cradling something in his lap.

Barnes creeps closer and recoils in shock. The victim has been disembowelled while he was still alive.

Four days later, a second body is found in a deserted amusement park on the harbour front. Another middle-aged man. Vicious slash wounds across his chest.

Does Barnes have a serial killer on his patch?

Then a note is delivered anonymously to the station. On it is a list of five names. And a message: He is coming.

Two of those names are already dead. Barnes is caught in a race against time to find the other three before it’s too late.

[Sam “My Cosy Book Nook” · Rating 4 out of 5]

I need to begin with a confession. I finished reading Five Names at about lunchtime on Saturday, knowing that my review was due the same day. But also knowing that there was no way I'd be able to write it. Partly this was because, due to a crazy week in the day job followed by a 200-mile drive to visit family on Friday night, my head was just about scrambled. But also because, if someone had asked me right there and then how I felt about the book, I'm not sure I'd have been able to give an answer. Unless that answer was 'a bit confused'.

But that evening, I went to watch my nephew perform on stage in a musical version of Elf, and, in a weird way that probably only my mind works, things began to make sense.

I accept that I might just be the only person alive who hasn't watched the whole of the 2003 film, starring Will Ferrell. But just in case there's anyone reading this who has also lived under a rock every Christmas, here's a brief synopsis. 'Buddy' (named after the label on his nappy) is an orphan child who managed to hide away in Santa's sack after he'd finished delivering all of the presents on Christmas Eve, and was only discovered on Santa's return to the North Pole. There, he was raised by elves and spent his whole life thinking he was one of them - despite being three times their size and not being terribly good at making toys. It's only when he's reached the age of 30 that he overhears that he's human, after which Santa allows him to go to New York, see his biological family and spread some much-needed Christmas cheer.

That plot is about as different from the one in Five Names as it's possible to be. But please bear with me, because here's the thing. When Buddy first arrived in New York, to discover a different, colder, angrier, more hostile world than the only one he's known for his whole life, he must have felt completely overwhelmed. It's only later that things start to fall into place and the reason for his being there, and what he needs to do, become clear.

And that's a little bit like how it felt to read this book.

It's the fifth instalment in a series. I haven't read the others and don't know how much of a hindrance that was. But in the beginning - and I'll limit the details to a minimum for fear of spoilers - there appeared to be a lot of dark and violent, but seemingly unconnected things going on. Much as I enjoyed the opening chapter, in a sort of sinister and macabre way, I struggled for a while to see its relevance to the rest of the book. And I also couldn't quite work out how the character of PC Pete Lamb fitted in - he seemed to have quite a big role in the beginning and then fade away. All I really knew, and kept thinking was that if I did have to report a crime to a police officer, I sure as hell wouldn't want it to be him, and that for me was something of a distraction.

But then the story moved back in time and two things happened. Firstly, some of the characters started to become real, and a connection began to form. I felt a mixture of sympathy and grudging admiration for some characters, and hatred and revulsion for others - all of which was quite clearly intentional. But also, the book began to make sense. And I realised that the plot - the roles of a couple of main characters aside - is clever, detailed and intricate and that the portrayal of the characters, particularly that of DI Rutherford Barnes, is excellent.

But Five Names also shows that a plot that's clever and intricate doesn't have to be slow. Everything is wrapped up in a dark, gritty, fast-paced crime thriller that kept me intrigued right to the very end. Because, of all the endings that I might have been able to guess, this absolutely wasn't one of them. It's a proper 'OMG' moment that's better than anything I could have come up with.

So, to conclude. If you're looking for a crime thriller that you can read quickly and easily to briefly escape from a hectic life, you won't find that here. So in that instance, read something by Agatha Christie instead. Save this book for a time when you can go into it with a reasonably clear head, give the early chapters your full attention and enjoy and admire, be horrified and awed, all at the same time.

It probably helps if you've read the earlier books in the series too. So I'd recommend that you do that. If they're as good as this one, you're in for a real treat.

My thanks to Joffe Books and Zooloo's Book Tours for including me on the blog tour, and apologies for my late review. I will however share on my blog at www.mycosybooknook.wordpress.com and my social media pages.

[Cathy Geha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Five Names by Adam Lyndon
Detective Rutherford Barnes #5

Solid police procedural dealing with a ruthless serial killer

What I liked:
* Detective Barnes: Detective Inspector, husband, stepfather, bright, dedicated, tenacious, good at solving puzzles, imperfect but perfect in this series
* The police procedural aspects of the story
* The twists and turns and surprise ending
* That though I had not read any previous books and sometimes felt lost in the beginning – I was able to eventually get into the story and it all made sense
* That the murderer was revealed along with the motivation behind the killings
* The way more than one character in the story was connected and wondering about how the connections might impact the future of some of them
* That I genuinely liked Barnes as a person
* Being able to thoroughly detest the bad guys and feel little sympathy for them
* Being happy with the conclusion though there are still a few characters that need to receive their comeuppance
* Being curious about Superintendent Samson Kane and wondering if he might have a bigger part in the future
* Part II of the story dealing with the friendship of two young boys and learning how the two were important to this story
* Enjoying a book by a new-to-me author

What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like
* Thinking about how evil and abusive some of the characters were
* The corrupt police officers and what they did
* Wondering how people might be drawn to crime

Did I enjoy this book? Yes, in the end
Would I read more by this author? I think so

Thank you to NetGalley and Joffe Books for the ARC – This is my honest review.

4-5 Stars

[Gillian Cawte · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thought Provoking “Who Dun It”

Five Names by Adam Lyndon is a story about people meeting dissimilar but grisly deaths, and an intrepid DI Barnes convinced that despite the differences in method and victims, he is searching for a serial killer.
The initial chapters of this book are somewhat disjointed, hence only four stars. The reader needs to persevere to overcome the lack of initial continuity and prolonged wondering why the title “Five names?”
However, starting in Chapter 31 we are treated to a flashback – a delightful vignette of children from disparate backgrounds bonding together and supporting each other even when being threatened by a strong gang of bad guys. It then becomes evident that the victims are all chosen as retribution for the suffering of these children at the hands of this gang all those years ago. Also victims are the father who severely mistreated his children, and the cop who could have stopped it all but chose an easy path to promotion by ignoring the cries for help.
I was happy that all the intended victims met their just fate before the perpetrator is caught, and satisfactorily surprised to find out “who dun it”. A logical but unexpected conclusion.
After finishing this book I was left with a feeling of sadness knowing that life can be like this for some people, and human beings develop in different ways in reaction to the circumstances dealt to them. I suspect that Adam Lyndon, the author and serving police officer, feels this way even when his real cases are satisfactorily resolved. Adam conveyed this emotion very effectively.

[ReadandRated · Rating 5 out of 5]

Turns out this is book 5 of the DI Rutherford Barnes series and although I haven't yet read any of the previous books, I have to say it stood up really well on its own and I didn't feel that I was lacking key information. Having said that, there were a few references to previous occurrences and while these didn't detract from the current story they piqued my interest and I know I need to go back and read the earlier books.


DI Rutherford Barnes is a great character (and what a fab name) and I really enjoyed following him and the team as they battled to work out who was neatly clearing up a fair few undesirables - but in increasingly brutal ways.

I also greatly enjoyed deluded PC Lamb in his pursuit of Haven, there's a man who is utterly oblivious to the world around him and how he fits into it!

This wasn't a run of the mill, formulaic crime thriller - it was edgy and unsettling, with a wide cast of well rounded characters and an intriguing plot. The was a dual timeline was equally as engaging as the main one and I really appreciated the effort put into that story arc.

It is a real pleasure to recommend this gritty and authentic feeling crime thriller, I love finding a new series and I greatly look forward to starting the series from book 1.

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Five unrelated names. A suicide. A dead body. And a list of five names is the only clue DI Rutherford Barnes has in this complicated case. Barnes and his team rush to find the men who are named on the list but they are petty criminals and drug dealers who don’t want to be found. That doesn’t work in their favor. Street cameras are analyzed, witnesses are tracked down, car registrations are checked as Barnes comes closer to a solution, a solution that may reach someone close to him. Alternating chapters tell the story of two boys who become friends despite their very different backgrounds. One comes from an upper middle class family, the other from a poor home with an alcoholic, physically abusive background. Their adventures together hint at what their futures may be.

Adam Lyndon, a serving police officer, delivers another excellent police procedural in the Rutherford Barnes series. Suspense builds slowly in this complex plot as the frustrated search for potential victims continues. Super character development, especially Duke Kenley, and a gritty location add to this deliberately slow-paced thriller. 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Joffe Books and Adam Lyndon for this ARC.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a crime thriller I thoroughly enjoyed reading. I really like the main character Barnes and his superior Kane. The book started off well off and immediately pulled me into the story. The authors writing is very good, and here Barnes investigates what looks to be a suicide and several murders that appear to be connected - who is responsible though? The writing moves from past to present flawlessly and I enjoyed learning more about one character I really like and their background, and had a lot of empathy for them. I love all the separate threads in this story which grabbed and held my attention and interest all the way through. The plot is fast paced, thrilling and full of suspense that had me trying to guess (wrongly) who the murderer was. Most threads are tied up nicely, with one or two left hanging - great job done Adam Lyndon, I'll definitely be reading the next book to see what comes next for Barnes. I would recommend this book but if you're new to this author or series you need to read the books in order to know the characters from the beginning.

4 stars

[Barbara Deeprose · Rating 4 out of 5]

Plenty of Twists and Turns

PC Pete Lamb sails close to the wind. After witnessing Assistant Chief Constable Gabby Glover out on the town with a woman who was not his wife but was a Chief Superintendent in the same force, and was drunk and insulting a taxi driver, he decides it would be a good idea to report what he had seen. Only days later PC Lamb is called to check a house where the front door is open. When he arrives he is shocked to find the ACC dead, and it looks as if he has killed himself. DI Rutherford Barnes leads the investigation but cannot find any suspicious activity and is almost convinced it was suicide. PC Lamb meanwhile has arranged to meet a drug dealer on the beach but is attacked, and when he comes to, spots some packages floating in the sea and manages to pull some of them in, and hides them for his own use later. This is a good read with many twists and turns. The reason I have given it 4 stars is because I was left with quite a few unanswered questions.

[Jacquelyn Dohoney · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you like police procedurals, this series is everything you’ve ever wanted. Lyndon is an incredible author! I never get tired of reading his books, and this one is no different. Things have really taken a turn in this one! Barnes isn’t just in it up to his neck this time, and as always, it’s personal. I have to admit, I was going to have some strong words if this book ended up the way it was being set up. I won’t give that away, but I’m happy to say it didn’t end up going exactly the direction I expected. I did figure out who the killer was, which was an equally big upset. However, if you paid attention to the previous books and some little comments made here and there, you will arrive at the same conclusion. Lyndon did a beautiful job of setting up those little hints in previous books, it had to come about eventually. But the fight is not over for Barnes yet! More trouble is coming his way, and this time, he won’t see it coming!

Huge thanks to Joffe Books and NetGalley for sending me this ARC for review! All of my reviews are given honestly!

[Mary Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another enjoyable read in the series. I would recommend you start with the first in the series and work your way through rather than jumping in with this. It would help bring a lot of background information to the fore and understand how things currently are.

It begins with a suicide and a note with five names on it, hence the title. These people start being murdered one by one in an appalling manner and Barnes is on the tail of the obvious choice of killer. However, things are not as straightforward as it seems. Throw in a dodgy policeman, a drugs haul and this is quite a compelling read. It is a slow methodical read though as Barnes gradually gets to grips with the information at his disposal. Just when you think things made sense and things are over, there is an amazing twist which left me open-mouthed. I look forward to the next book.

[Alyce Gibson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another excellent read in the DI Rutherford Barnes series. It starts with a suicide and a list of five names. Then the gruesome murders begin, and they are all on the list. Added into the mix is a drug haul and a bent copper. At first I wasn't sure how much of this extra information was really necessary, but Lyndon is an excellent writer, and he ties it all in. At the very end there's an unexpected twist that will definitely have me waiting impatiently for the next book. I really recommend starting at the beginning of the series as it will help the reader with the cast of characters and their stories. 4 out of 5 stars for me.

Thank you to the author, Joffe publishers, and NetGalley for the eARC in return for my unbiased review.

[Sally Winsor · Rating 4 out of 5]

At first, the story didn’t seem to match the blurb - I was nearly a third of the way through the book before the gruesome murder mentioned in the blurb even happened… Not that there wasn’t a lot happening in the first third of the book, there was - with a cocaine addicted constable to a high ranking officers suicide. Stick with it and you will be rewarded with an accurate portrayal of policing, from office politics to correct procedures (as you would expect, with the author being a police officer). Who the murderer was became obvious well before the end, but there is a twist in the tail (tale) that I’m sure will be further investigated in future instalments.

[Sue · Rating 3 out of 5]

Detective Barnes is investigating a spate of brutal murders.
He believes that there is a serial murderer, and finds a common link between the victims.

This is the fifth book in the Detective Barnes series.
I wish I had read the first four before diving into this one, so I could get the back story of the detective.
The book was gripping, and gory, and reminded me of books by Chris Carter.
There were twists and lots of action in this book.
I would read this again if I get to read the first four, I would have enjoyed it more.
However, I do recommend this book.

[Barney · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am ambivalent in my reaction to this book. I read it straight after reading Joy Ellis’ new one and suspect that has coloured my reaction. While the plot was undoubtedly thrilling and I definitely wanted to find out what happened, I found it quite hard to engage with the characters and consequently to really care what happened to them. So, if you are reading for plot you will love this and give it 5 stars, if you are reading for character then maybe only 3. I’ve read other books in this series and enjoyed them more .

[June · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was captured from the very start into a gripping, fast-paced storyline and plot that I found hard to put down.
I liked the way the story went back 20 years and linked it to the present day.
It has a roller coaster of twists and turns with surprising revelations.
This kept me guessing to the very end, leading to that unexpected twisty ending.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, which has strong, interesting characters. I especially like the determined character of Rutherford Barnes.
My thanks to Joffe books for the advanced copy. This is my honest and unbiased review.

[Diane Elizabeth Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would give this book ten stars if I could.
Kenley is back, the honeytrap with Natalie is about as useful as spraying a compost heap with air freshener, or is it?

The murders begin and as the book continues we have suspects by the bucketload, while Rutherford Barnes is twisted this way and that trying to find our killer while dealing with errant colleagues and his own past.

This book does NOT disappoint. The middle was genius, written to provide context to the story and adding an interesting layer to an already brilliant storyline. This book ate into a whole weekend, and I absolutely loved it. The ending, well I did NOT expect that. Although a series, it can be read as a standalone thanks to the author’s skill at keeping it all relevant. Highly recommended.

Huge thanks to Joffe Books for the ARC.

[Zoe Radley · Rating 4 out of 5]

An intriguing, gripping novel that is filled with many twists and turns. The thing is I feel you need to know the backstory to what is going on, even though it gripped me, I found myself at times not getting into the characters because I dont have that basic understanding. I feel that this series needs to be read in order. I would like to thank ZoeLoosBookTours for inviting me to read and review this book.

[Teri Donaldson · Rating 4 out of 5]

From the very first page, this book had my attention. There are lots of twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the end. This is the first book I have read in the series. I am looking forward to starting at the beginning to learn more about Detective Rutherford Barnes as he has a certain charm and swagger about him.

[Keith Southgate · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great series of books

Five Names seamlessly carries on the DI Barnes storyline. This book is really complex with plenty of murders to get your teeth into. The twists and turns certainly make you think and will keep you captivated. It's not a short book but you won't get bored. Great ending which hopefully means that there's another book in production.

[Pattyh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you for the opportunity to preview Five Names. This is a series book and my first. A very complex and well written book.
A serial killer has given our main character DI Barnes a list of names. He has found two and these are horrible crimes. He must race to get to the bottom of these murders with few clues.
Good book. A bit slow and had to follow closely in the beginning.
3 atats

[Jeannie Bee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an ARC of this book via Joffe Books in return for an honest review.

I’ve read all the books in the Rutherford Barnes series and this doesn’t disappoint. Absolutely loved it. Brilliant twist in the ending! Highly recommend.

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another stunning book from Adam Lyndon. These books are not short but there is something happening on every page. The reader may not always recognise what is happening but it all comes together well and, trite and overused as the phrase may be, there really is quite a surprise at the end.

[Alison Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall a good read. Although I did find parts of this a bit longwinded. It takes a while to get going but overall a good read.