Rundown

by Rick Blechta

Toronto homicide detectives Pratt and Ellis are brought in to investigate a series of hit-and-runs. Someone seems to be trying to kill random people using stolen cars. The detectives try to find any connections between the victims that might indicate something else at work. What they discover is beyond their wildest imagining.

Genres: Mystery

176 pages, Paperback

Published October 25, 2016

Reviews

[Monica Willyard Moen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A mystery where five seemingly unrelated people are hit and run victims.

[Brighton Hugg · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was very entertaining, and the dynamic between the characters was comforting. The pacing was great and the ending was satisfying, too.

[Scarlett · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought the book was pretty good. I liked the plot of the book, it made sense and was good.

[Carole Fox · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really a novella, too short for a novel.

[Zach Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun short story, this is my second Blechta book and I always find them so interesting. Just a classic detective story. Love the combo of Pratt and Ellis.

[Madona Skaff · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful novel, by a great author!

[Audrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a nice, down-to-earth crime mystery novella. It's like an episode from a crime TV series.

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

#3 Pratt & Ellis Toronto Ontario

Toronto homicide detectives Pratt and Ellis are brought in to investigate a series of hit-and-runs. Someone seems to be trying to kill random people using stolen cars.

Although I thought this was okay (3.5 stars means 'you'll probably enjoy this if this is your genre') at the time, I don't remember much about it now.

My apologies to the publishers for not rating this when the book was fresh in my mind. The rating was given at the time I read it. I received this through the Library Things Early Reviewers programme.

[Miriam · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book as a librarything giveaway. It was a quick read with a fast paced plot. The two detectives were realistic characters. The plot was also realistic. It was fun to read as I knew most of the locations mentioned.

[Tracy Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book through a librarything Early Reviewer giveaway. It is a great quick read and really enjoyable. The characters, as well as the plot, are believable and interesting. Perfect book for a plane trip or a lunchtime at work.

[Cybercrone · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always really enjoy these books.

Carefully plotted and with intelligent and thoughtful main characters. As a huge bonus the author seems to be able to move the plot forward very well without resorting to the too-oft-used device of having the main character(s) pull some incredibly stupid stunt to unroll more action.