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Eddie Flynn #3
Cold Call
THE STAND-OUT LONDON DETECTIVE SERIES.JOIN THE THOUSANDS OF CRIME FANS WHO'VE DISCOVERED P.I. EDDIE FLYNN.P.I. Flynn, ex murder cop. Re-purposed to the private sector.Now the killers have caught up.Eddie Flynn has not been near a murder scene since he was pushed out of the Metropolitan Police following a failed investigation that let a serial killer known as the Diceman go free.That was seven years ago. But now without warning a bizarre phone call from a new victim drags Flynn right back into the cesspit where the killer - or his copycat - is waiting with a score to settle.A vicious serial killer.
A maverick P.I.
A collision course...
WHAT BOOK REVIEWERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE EDDIE FLYNN SERIES..."Masterful... If you haven't been introduced to Eddie Flynn yet, be prepared." RED CITY REVIEW"A likeable guy ... humour ... violent confrontations. Very well recommended." EUROCRIME"A chilling thriller crafted with a fluid narrative style ... wild nightmarish scenes..." BOOKPLEASURES"A wonderful debut novel in a hugely competitive market" CUCKOO REVIEWS"[With] more competition than ever in the crime-writing genre, Donovan's novel is a real winner..." LYTHAM ST ANNES EXPRESS"Short chapters ... a brilliant use of format ... the [book] will haunt your days and nights" CUCKOO REVIEWS"Great concise writing style... fast paced action ... Donovan makes you feel as though you are uncovering the truth." NEWBOOKSMAG"Refreshing ... lots of twists and turns before its satisfying conclusion ... an entertaining and well written mystery..." LOVEREADING"Brilliantly absorbing. Escapism at its best." POSTCARD REVIEWS"Good old fashioned detective work. A slick, dynamic mystery." KIRKUS REVIEWS
A maverick P.I.
A collision course...
WHAT BOOK REVIEWERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE EDDIE FLYNN SERIES..."Masterful... If you haven't been introduced to Eddie Flynn yet, be prepared." RED CITY REVIEW"A likeable guy ... humour ... violent confrontations. Very well recommended." EUROCRIME"A chilling thriller crafted with a fluid narrative style ... wild nightmarish scenes..." BOOKPLEASURES"A wonderful debut novel in a hugely competitive market" CUCKOO REVIEWS"[With] more competition than ever in the crime-writing genre, Donovan's novel is a real winner..." LYTHAM ST ANNES EXPRESS"Short chapters ... a brilliant use of format ... the [book] will haunt your days and nights" CUCKOO REVIEWS"Great concise writing style... fast paced action ... Donovan makes you feel as though you are uncovering the truth." NEWBOOKSMAG"Refreshing ... lots of twists and turns before its satisfying conclusion ... an entertaining and well written mystery..." LOVEREADING"Brilliantly absorbing. Escapism at its best." POSTCARD REVIEWS"Good old fashioned detective work. A slick, dynamic mystery." KIRKUS REVIEWS
- GenresMystery
300 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 5, 2016
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September 30, 2022
“Cold Call” by Michael Donovan is one crazy crime story. Eddie Flynn, PI narrates the story of getting pulled into a murder investigation when the victim inadvertently calls his cell phone whilst being murdered. He doesn’t know the victim, but he does know the victim’s sister. Somehow the murder appears to be related to a serial killer, The Diceman, whom Flynn tried to capture 7 years prior.
Flynn is hired by the family to investigate the murder. There’s one red herring after another, plot twists and cliff hangers. Loved it!
I listened to the audio, narrated by Simon Blood DeVay. His voice was perfect.
Flynn is hired by the family to investigate the murder. There’s one red herring after another, plot twists and cliff hangers. Loved it!
I listened to the audio, narrated by Simon Blood DeVay. His voice was perfect.
January 2, 2020
Book 3
We know Eddie by now but there is still background to be filled in
This book does some of that
The premise is interesting - serial killer or copycat - the writing has settled into a style and it feels less forced than books 1&2 - another enjoyable quick read
I would make sure to read in order as this does have a bit of a spoiler re book 2
We know Eddie by now but there is still background to be filled in
This book does some of that
The premise is interesting - serial killer or copycat - the writing has settled into a style and it feels less forced than books 1&2 - another enjoyable quick read
I would make sure to read in order as this does have a bit of a spoiler re book 2
June 21, 2017
Getting better book by book
This series keeps getting better with every book, as the characters get more fleshed out and the story lines and back stories go deeper. I'm looking forward to the next book.
This series keeps getting better with every book, as the characters get more fleshed out and the story lines and back stories go deeper. I'm looking forward to the next book.
January 23, 2018
Very good book. Well written. All about a serial killer.
April 17, 2023
[17 Apr 2023]
This is the best Eddie Flynn story yet.
Eddie becomes involved in a murder case when the victim calls his phone shortly before her death, leaving a mysterious voicemail. The case has similarities to a serial killer case that resulted in Eddie's retirement from the Met, but he doesn't believe it's the same guy.
High suspense, lots of surprises, and some needed Eddie Flynn history. Kept me up past 4 am at the end. The only thing I thought was problematic was the afterword. It's not that it was totally unbelievable, but it was really improbable. And usually Eddie is more pragmatic than that.
This is the best Eddie Flynn story yet.
Eddie becomes involved in a murder case when the victim calls his phone shortly before her death, leaving a mysterious voicemail. The case has similarities to a serial killer case that resulted in Eddie's retirement from the Met, but he doesn't believe it's the same guy.
High suspense, lots of surprises, and some needed Eddie Flynn history. Kept me up past 4 am at the end. The only thing I thought was problematic was the afterword. It's not that it was totally unbelievable, but it was really improbable. And usually Eddie is more pragmatic than that.
July 6, 2025
An awesome ride!
A very captivating story! A lot of twists and turns. The book is an entertaining page turner. Had me instantly hooked and rushing through to see what would happen next!
A very captivating story! A lot of twists and turns. The book is an entertaining page turner. Had me instantly hooked and rushing through to see what would happen next!
August 19, 2019
Another belter
Love this series. Fantastic writing. Dark humour. Plot twists to die for. What's not to love. I would recommend to anyone.
Love this series. Fantastic writing. Dark humour. Plot twists to die for. What's not to love. I would recommend to anyone.
June 12, 2019
Another good thriller
Michael Donovan has refined his writing style with each book. Good plot and the characters get better each time. I thoroughly enjoyed the book.
Michael Donovan has refined his writing style with each book. Good plot and the characters get better each time. I thoroughly enjoyed the book.
March 3, 2017
Great read
This book is as good as the rest looking forward to more of Fllynn ,s adventure s have enjoyed all so far
This book is as good as the rest looking forward to more of Fllynn ,s adventure s have enjoyed all so far
March 21, 2016
Classy and clever as always, everything you could want in a thriller, crime, suspense book, a must read series for anyone that loves this genre.
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