Random Targets

DCI Jeff Temple #3

by James Raven

A sniper launches a series of deadly attacks on Britain's motorways, striking in the dark during rush hour and causing total carnage. No one knows who he is, or why he's doing it, but, as the death toll rises, fear grips the entire nation. It's up to DCI Jeff Temple of the Major Investigations Team to bring the killing spree to an end but, as he closes in on the sniper, Temple makes a shocking discovery about the motive behind the attacks. A ghastly precedent has been set and Temple soon realizes that in future anyone who drives on Britain's motorways risks becoming a random target. 

Genres: Crime

225 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 30, 2014

About the author

James Raven also writes under the pseudonym Jaime Raven. He's been a journalist for most of his working life. After reporting for local, regional and national newspapers he moved into television as a news scriptwriter. He then worked his way up to become Director of a UK News Division.

He is the author of a number of books including Random Targets, After the Execution, Malicious, Rollover, Stark Warning, Urban Myth, Red Blitz and Arctic Blood.

As Jaime Raven he's written four books for Avon/Harper Collins - The Madam, The Alibi, The Mother and The Rebel.

Website at: http://www.james-raven.com/
and http://www.jaime-raven.com/

Reviews

[Rachael · Rating 2 out of 5]

The idea was great it just needed something more in the execution of the story

[Mr Kenneth L Mullen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great story

Another great story by James Raven featuring Inspector Temple.I have read all the books in the series and that just keep getting better. What impressed me most is the originality of the story lines. They kept me gripped from start to finish. I hope that there will be a lot more to come.

[Teegan James · Rating 3 out of 5]

The plot outline of this book is actually awesome, it just wasn’t all that well written in my opinion. I feel like there were so many integral moments in the story that were just brushed over with very little detail. Missed opportunities to really make the reader ”feel something”. Not too bad but I wouldn’t re-read.

[Emma L.J · Rating 5 out of 5]

There really is something special about this series I’m so addicted to them they grip you from the very beginning you think you know who’s dome it but nope no idea until the very end
Another amazing book on to the next

[W H Nicholls · Rating 4 out of 5]

The third book in the box set and a much better read that the last two books. It was no too hard to work out the suspect was not the person they were looking for but it was surprising to find that there were more involved as well. The ending could have been better.

[Graham Tallents · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite a gripping read, although I did work out very early who the real sniper was, and what the targetof the terrorist would be. However, catching them and proving it is another matter, which led to a relly good story.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rush hour on the M27 in Hampshire soon results in a multi-vehicle pile up. Investigators at the scene discover a man, a driver, has been shot. Then they discover another shooting victim in the wreckage. Is this a terrorist attack, or a lone sniper. What if they attack again, how can they be stopped.
DCI Jeff Temple and his team investigate.
An interesting crime story

[Bruce McCallum · Rating 3 out of 5]

Slow build up to a mini climax. Thought the issue of the injured girfriend did nothing for the storyline. However the basis of the book would in reality be a terrifying action

[Ruth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Totally gripping and terrifying at the same time. Just guessed who it was right before it was revealed. Now on to the next one

[David Stimpson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Detective Jeff Temple is really up against it Innocent People are being Murdered and Carnage being caused on our Motorway systems .. A Great Story and a real page turner

[Lucy's Johnson]

Another great story from this author and the third book in the series. This book covers issues such as post traumatic stress disorder in soldiers that have returned from Afghanistan and terrorism, while trying to find the killer!

Again a well written book, which has lots of twists and turns. You just now the ending is not going to be what you expect! The way the book is written, it keeps you captivated and its very difficult to put the book down! I also like how 2 story lines are written as one first and then split of into two directions.

The book comes highly recommended and is a must read!

[Stephen Gray · Rating 3 out of 5]

The 3rd James Raven book telling the stories of DCI Jeff Temple.
Random Targets follows the same pattern as the first two books in this series, Easy to follow, easy to read. The book only deals with the main characters in the plot with no digressing into side stories or side issues. It is fast paced and very credible and uncomplicated. The plot is certainly plausible and frightening, the settings are familiar to people who live or travel in the South of England.
Like James Ravens other books Random Targets still suffers from being a little too simple but on the other hand this make it a readable and enjoyable story.

[barbara jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

This author keeps getting better and better with every book. I could not put this one down. It deserves every one of the five stars.

We all know that there are very sick and evil people in this world. It is good to know that there are professionals out there who make it their job to find them, and bring them to justice. Thank God they do.

[Diane E]

Good thriller

Someone has shot drivers on a major highway causing massive destruction and death . A message indicates there will be more . And there are . A tremendous effort is made to clear the mess , care for the wounded and figure out who could do such a terrible thing.

[Fi Ward · Rating 3 out of 5]

Never read any of this author's books before. The pace was far and it was easy reading. It was, however, slightly disappointing in parts as some clear issues were missed by the the author which were so obvious from the second they happened. A quick ok read.

[Dave · Rating 4 out of 5]

No real surprises. I guessed who the baddy was quite early. The book was probably a little too short for me, it could have been padded out in some areas. But they are little niggles, I liked the writers style and I enjoyed the book

[Anne Hill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Best so far

This tried book in the series is the best one. Good storyline, good ending a not so much pages filled with words that added nothing to moving the plot forward. Made me interested enough to try the next bok.

[Mick Mulley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Towards end of book I thought the story line was a bit thin but there was a twist. Enjoyable read.

[Ashley Nemer · Rating 5 out of 5]

As Always an enjoying read

I always love j. Ravens novels. His writing is realistic and easy to follow. Can't wait until the next book.

[Breeda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just keeps getting better.

Another great read from James Raven. Each book becoming more intriguing than the last. Hope we're going to see lot's more of DO Temple.

[valerie gosling · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok

Not as fast paced as he other two book but a good read none the less a bit more tension required

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Winner

I have enjoyed all three DCI Temple books. All three were brilliant. I can’t wait for the next one. I highly recommend it.

[L Jerome Krovetz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Plot very good and interesting. Characters are well drawn and believable. Looking forward to reading more books by this author .