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Hedefinde polislerin olduğu bir katil nasıl yakalanır?
Bir katil Londra’ya korku salmaktadır ama bu defa hedefte polisler vardır. Erkek polis memurlarına karşı yapılan vahşice saldırıları soruşturmakla yine hemen Maeve Kerrigan ve amiri Josh Derwent görevlendirilmiştir. Ancak katilin polis gücüne duyduğu bu öfkeye neyin sebep olduğu hakkında çok az bilgileri vardır.
Üstelik katilin yeni bir saldırı gerçekleştirmesinin an meselesi olduğunu da bilmektedirler.
Casey, serinin yeni kitabı için hem çetrefilli bir bulmaca hem de şaşırtıcı bir partnerlik tasarlamış.
Hedefinde polislerin olduğu bir katil nasıl yakalanır?
Bir katil Londra’ya korku salmaktadır ama bu defa hedefte polisler vardır. Erkek polis memurlarına karşı yapılan vahşice saldırıları soruşturmakla yine hemen Maeve Kerrigan ve amiri Josh Derwent görevlendirilmiştir. Ancak katilin polis gücüne duyduğu bu öfkeye neyin sebep olduğu hakkında çok az bilgileri vardır.
Üstelik katilin yeni bir saldırı gerçekleştirmesinin an meselesi olduğunu da bilmektedirler.
Casey, serinin yeni kitabı için hem çetrefilli bir bulmaca hem de şaşırtıcı bir partnerlik tasarlamış.
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First published June 5, 2014
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35 books2,655 followersShe studied English at Jesus College, Oxford, followed by an mPhil in Anglo-Irish Literature at Trinity College, Dublin
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March 2, 2017The Hook - Catching up on the Maeve Kerrigan Mystery Series (more like crime to me) with this one, #5. Funny thing is I think I skipped #4 and now I have to go back and read that one before I start #6 which I have sitting on my “next to read pile”. To boot, #7 hits the states in July. Darn series, how do you expect a girl to keep up?
The Line - ”It’s hard to say you need to be forgiven.”
The Sinker - One policeman is dead, then two and soon the body count is mounting. Someone’s obviously got it in for law enforcement. It’s up to Kerrigan and her superior, Derwent to find and bring to justice the killer(s).
The Kill was good but not my favorite of the series. Procedurally it’s tops but I found my mind straying and also becoming a bit annoyed with Maeve’s less than strong performance. Should I give the girl a break? I suppose. After all, she’s still technically training and much happens this outing to test that strength I want to see. At times she’s up for it and that’s when she shines. I guess that’s character development and perhaps in the next book some loose ends can be tied and Kerrigan can bring totally back on board. I hope so as I enjoyed what I’ve read of this series and hate to see my interest dissolve.
Two more thoughts…
An actual case, The Dunblane Massacre, in which 16 children, 1 teacher and the gunman were killed at Dunblane Primary School, near Sterling, Scotland twenty years ago, is mentioned. I did not recall this tragic incident and will do more reading about this.
Some of my GR friends do not want to see a romantic relationship between Kerrigan and the woman-chaser, Derwent. I’d say don’t worry. I give Casey and Kerrigan more credit than that.
The Line - ”It’s hard to say you need to be forgiven.”
The Sinker - One policeman is dead, then two and soon the body count is mounting. Someone’s obviously got it in for law enforcement. It’s up to Kerrigan and her superior, Derwent to find and bring to justice the killer(s).
The Kill was good but not my favorite of the series. Procedurally it’s tops but I found my mind straying and also becoming a bit annoyed with Maeve’s less than strong performance. Should I give the girl a break? I suppose. After all, she’s still technically training and much happens this outing to test that strength I want to see. At times she’s up for it and that’s when she shines. I guess that’s character development and perhaps in the next book some loose ends can be tied and Kerrigan can bring totally back on board. I hope so as I enjoyed what I’ve read of this series and hate to see my interest dissolve.
Two more thoughts…
An actual case, The Dunblane Massacre, in which 16 children, 1 teacher and the gunman were killed at Dunblane Primary School, near Sterling, Scotland twenty years ago, is mentioned. I did not recall this tragic incident and will do more reading about this.
Some of my GR friends do not want to see a romantic relationship between Kerrigan and the woman-chaser, Derwent. I’d say don’t worry. I give Casey and Kerrigan more credit than that.
June 23, 2021
I received an ARC of this novel thanks to the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My thanks for the opportunity.
There is crime fiction then there is really good crime fiction, this book is in the latter category. Absolutely brilliant!
I read a lot of crime fiction and surprisingly have not read anything by Jane Casey before this novel, I'm not sure how I missed her over the years but I am really glad I came across this book to review and have discovered this talented author.
The Kill has a really intriguing plot and is paced so well that I finished the book over a few hours. It's written so clearly and smoothly that I was able to see every situation, event and conversation so clearly that it was as though I was watching a movie or TV show, rather than reading a book. Very clever penmanship indeed.
What's it about? DC Maeve Kerrigan and DCI Josh Derwent are working alongside the rest of the MIT to unravel a series of police killings in metropolitan London. They just keep coming. Someone has it in for the police and it's all systems go to find out who and stop the killing spree.
What I particularly loved about Jane Casey's novel compared to a lot of crime novels I have read before is that she successfully combines police procedural information alongside relationship development and side stories without it all seeming disjointed. It has an emotive element to the writing too which I really liked, some paragraphs and lines really hit the heart.
I wouldn't forget the big mean stiffening into their death poses, awkward and outraged. You could read in their expressions that they felt it wasn't how their stories were supposed to end.
The characters in this book really are alive, especially DCI Josh Derwent, his character is such a mix of complexities that from moment to moment I liked him, I loved him then I despised him, then I liked him, then I loved him, then I despised him. Really clever stuff, he's a mix of good bloke/bad boy and that's a great combination and works so well in the book. His relationship with Maeve is a whole other level of complex, again stirring mixed feelings around it, it keeps you on your toes.
DC Maeve Kerrigan is a tough cookie, yet her human side was shared, some of the side stories intertwined in the search for the killer touch on human nature, relationships, love, loss and all in between. It's a really clever combination that keeps you riveted and engaged. It's not just another run of the mill crime read.
I loved the way the whole plot started to weave together towards the end yet still it was not obvious who the killer was, it really kept me guessing until the reveal. Then I was thinking it was really intricate the way on reflection small things led to the fingers pointing at it, but blink and you miss them. Subtle, smart, savvy writing.
I simply enjoyed reading this book, I highly recommend to anyone, I don't think it will let you down. Five easy stars for this review and I am keen now to read more of this series by Jane Casey featuring DC Maeve Kerrigan, this being book five in the series. I might add that this book reads easily as a stand alone, there was nothing I felt was missing because I had not read the previous books.
Put it on your reading list, turn off the phone and enjoy.
There is crime fiction then there is really good crime fiction, this book is in the latter category. Absolutely brilliant!
I read a lot of crime fiction and surprisingly have not read anything by Jane Casey before this novel, I'm not sure how I missed her over the years but I am really glad I came across this book to review and have discovered this talented author.
The Kill has a really intriguing plot and is paced so well that I finished the book over a few hours. It's written so clearly and smoothly that I was able to see every situation, event and conversation so clearly that it was as though I was watching a movie or TV show, rather than reading a book. Very clever penmanship indeed.
What's it about? DC Maeve Kerrigan and DCI Josh Derwent are working alongside the rest of the MIT to unravel a series of police killings in metropolitan London. They just keep coming. Someone has it in for the police and it's all systems go to find out who and stop the killing spree.
What I particularly loved about Jane Casey's novel compared to a lot of crime novels I have read before is that she successfully combines police procedural information alongside relationship development and side stories without it all seeming disjointed. It has an emotive element to the writing too which I really liked, some paragraphs and lines really hit the heart.
I wouldn't forget the big mean stiffening into their death poses, awkward and outraged. You could read in their expressions that they felt it wasn't how their stories were supposed to end.
The characters in this book really are alive, especially DCI Josh Derwent, his character is such a mix of complexities that from moment to moment I liked him, I loved him then I despised him, then I liked him, then I loved him, then I despised him. Really clever stuff, he's a mix of good bloke/bad boy and that's a great combination and works so well in the book. His relationship with Maeve is a whole other level of complex, again stirring mixed feelings around it, it keeps you on your toes.
DC Maeve Kerrigan is a tough cookie, yet her human side was shared, some of the side stories intertwined in the search for the killer touch on human nature, relationships, love, loss and all in between. It's a really clever combination that keeps you riveted and engaged. It's not just another run of the mill crime read.
I loved the way the whole plot started to weave together towards the end yet still it was not obvious who the killer was, it really kept me guessing until the reveal. Then I was thinking it was really intricate the way on reflection small things led to the fingers pointing at it, but blink and you miss them. Subtle, smart, savvy writing.
I simply enjoyed reading this book, I highly recommend to anyone, I don't think it will let you down. Five easy stars for this review and I am keen now to read more of this series by Jane Casey featuring DC Maeve Kerrigan, this being book five in the series. I might add that this book reads easily as a stand alone, there was nothing I felt was missing because I had not read the previous books.
Put it on your reading list, turn off the phone and enjoy.
April 6, 2018
This is the 5th book in the Maeve Kerrigan series by author Jane Casey.
It was good to read this so quickly after reading another book 'The Kill' in this series where I was a little disappointed. This book was back up to the usual high standard that I have started to expect from Jane Casey.
DC Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent are called to investigate the shocking murder of a police officer who is shot in his car but this is only the start of what appears to be a crusade against the police with further killings following. Are the murders linked, are the victims indiscriminately chosen. Lots of sub plots, twists and turns and even a little humour in amongst the killings.
A good solid plot with very good character development. This book can be read as a stand alone but I always prefer to read series in order to get the full enjoyment of the character building and sub plots.
It was good to read this so quickly after reading another book 'The Kill' in this series where I was a little disappointed. This book was back up to the usual high standard that I have started to expect from Jane Casey.
DC Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent are called to investigate the shocking murder of a police officer who is shot in his car but this is only the start of what appears to be a crusade against the police with further killings following. Are the murders linked, are the victims indiscriminately chosen. Lots of sub plots, twists and turns and even a little humour in amongst the killings.
A good solid plot with very good character development. This book can be read as a stand alone but I always prefer to read series in order to get the full enjoyment of the character building and sub plots.
April 2, 2017
I'm rounding this up to 3.5 stars. Still a good read but not quite as good as others in the series. Enjoying this series a lot and will be reading the next one soon enough! Fuller review to follow.
June 4, 2014
Maeve Kerrigan is back and if like me you were eagerly awaiting this episode, you won’t be disappointed. If you haven’t read any of this series yet, you are missing out.
Jane Casey’s books contain a superb array of complex characters, not for her the caricature of a policeman (or woman), mother, schoolteacher or member of a gun club. No, instead the characters have layers, even Josh Derwent, Maeve’s superior officer, who spends most of his time being the most obnoxiously sexist man you’d ever have the misfortune to spend time with, turns everything on its head with a kind word or action where you’d least expect it. Maeve, is a real woman too. Yes she is brave but she has a loving side, she is a good counter-balance to Josh and I love her put-downs, particularly when suffixed with ‘Sir’!
Not only does The Kill have the wonderful array of characters, including those from the previous books but it also has a plot that feels current and fresh. The Police are being targeted by an unknown assassin and the media aided and abetted by a politician trying to make a name for himself are keen to point out that the Metropolitan Police have bought this on themselves when they shot and killed an innocent boy. The boys mother provides a dignified display and brief sound bites to the press, pleading for peace on the streets of London. Jane Casey is careful to give her reader the references to connect to the story, most notably the riots in England in 2011, without ramming the point home. For those of us that watched those very real incidents unfold, that is all that is needed to connect to the fear of what would happen if lawlessness was allowed to go unchecked for any length of time.
But this is fiction, and Josh and Maeve are working, along with the rest of the team, to put the pieces together and find the killer and in the best tradition of a good story, just as you thought it had all been worked out there are some more loose ends to tie up!
I have found all the books in this series compulsive reading, the pace is just right, although like me you may need to forgo so sleep or suffer a racing heart as the killing escalates and the violence seems unstoppable. All this is softened with by the perfect ratio of Police work to personal life, moving the story forward while giving the reader more than just endless action scenes.
If this series has passed you by you should start with the first book The Burning because although this could be read as a stand-alone you will miss out on some of the great story arcs.
Jane Casey’s books contain a superb array of complex characters, not for her the caricature of a policeman (or woman), mother, schoolteacher or member of a gun club. No, instead the characters have layers, even Josh Derwent, Maeve’s superior officer, who spends most of his time being the most obnoxiously sexist man you’d ever have the misfortune to spend time with, turns everything on its head with a kind word or action where you’d least expect it. Maeve, is a real woman too. Yes she is brave but she has a loving side, she is a good counter-balance to Josh and I love her put-downs, particularly when suffixed with ‘Sir’!
Not only does The Kill have the wonderful array of characters, including those from the previous books but it also has a plot that feels current and fresh. The Police are being targeted by an unknown assassin and the media aided and abetted by a politician trying to make a name for himself are keen to point out that the Metropolitan Police have bought this on themselves when they shot and killed an innocent boy. The boys mother provides a dignified display and brief sound bites to the press, pleading for peace on the streets of London. Jane Casey is careful to give her reader the references to connect to the story, most notably the riots in England in 2011, without ramming the point home. For those of us that watched those very real incidents unfold, that is all that is needed to connect to the fear of what would happen if lawlessness was allowed to go unchecked for any length of time.
But this is fiction, and Josh and Maeve are working, along with the rest of the team, to put the pieces together and find the killer and in the best tradition of a good story, just as you thought it had all been worked out there are some more loose ends to tie up!
I have found all the books in this series compulsive reading, the pace is just right, although like me you may need to forgo so sleep or suffer a racing heart as the killing escalates and the violence seems unstoppable. All this is softened with by the perfect ratio of Police work to personal life, moving the story forward while giving the reader more than just endless action scenes.
If this series has passed you by you should start with the first book The Burning because although this could be read as a stand-alone you will miss out on some of the great story arcs.
September 4, 2022
05.09.22 : Polisiye olaylar da iyi de, arka plandaki Maeve, Rob ve Derwent ilişkileri için okuyorum yeniden seriyi 🤭
4,5 / 5
Çok iyi ilerliyor bu seri. Elimden bırakmakta zorlaniyorum.
4,5 / 5
Çok iyi ilerliyor bu seri. Elimden bırakmakta zorlaniyorum.
January 22, 2023
Not as good as no.4, but still recommendable. Love the banter between Maeve and Derwent, I see him more and more like a contemporary Rochester.
May 26, 2014
Publication Date: 5th June 2014 from Ebury Press.
Thank you to the author and publisher for the review copy.
Maeve Kerrigan is used to investigating murders.But this time a killer has struck far too close to home…
When a police officer is found shot dead in his car, DC Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent take on the investigation. But nothing about the case prepares them for what happens next: a second policeman dies . . . and then another . . .
The Metropolitan Police struggle to carry out their usual duties, but no one knows where or how this cop killer will strike again. While London disintegrates into lawlessness Maeve’s world starts to fall apart too. For if the police can’t keep themselves safe, how can they protect anyone else?
The fifth adventure for Maeve Kerrigan already – seems like only yesterday I started that journey and these days a new Jane Casey book is always one of the highlights of the year for me, so when this one dropped through my letterbox I promised myself that the weekend would belong to Maeve and Derwent. As it happened only a couple of hours overall was required which should tell you just how addictive these books are – plus of course there is my huge literary crush on Derwent, a character who, if he came to life, would be fighting us off as I know I am far from being the only one. Hey he would love it! And I’d win….
In this instalment, police officers are dying and there appears to be no rhyme nor reason to it – no-one is safe, not even Maeve’s nearest and dearest and the fact that I don’t believe Ms Casey would be adverse at any point to killing off one of our favourite characters kept me right on the edge of my seat. Add to that some of the ongoing threads of Maeve’s story starting to come to a head, and Im surprised I didnt suffer more than the odd papercut in my desperation to keep turning the pages.
Crime fiction being one of the most popular genre’s, it is hard to keep things fresh and new, keep the reader involved in the characters and the story but in this case it seems almost effortless. There is a beautiful ebb and flow to these novels overall, not just in this particular story but as an ongoing tale – with each new book you sink deeper into this world and each time there is something new to learn about the characters, their motivations and their relationship to each other, all influenced and impacted by what has gone before. On top of that each one has its own complete story within whichever current mystery is being unravelled – you can actually pick up any single one and not feel like you are missing anything. There is a subtlety to the writing that lets you know the things you need to know without the use of endless exposition and “previously on” type paragraphs that can take a constant reader out of the equation – in that respect these are perhaps some of the most cleverly constructed crime novels out there. I’m not constantly thinking “I KNOW this already I’ve read them all for heavens sake!” but equally I’m reminded gently of what has led us here. That is not easy to achieve – I know, I read a lot of crime fiction.
I often see these described as Police Procedurals, and I guess thats a fair description if you are looking solely at the basics. But personally I dislike that tag for the Kerrigan series, it gives the impression that this is “by numbers” writing. It is anything but – it is the art of creating a group of characters, putting them into varying and often dangerous situations and letting them live. It just so happens that in this case they are Police Officers, but thats not all that they are by any means, and there is nothing generic or standard to be found here. Jane Casey has a humerous and realistic touch that just makes everything brighter and more substantial. Magic on the page yet set in the real world.
I love Maeve. I love that she’s a bit useless sometimes but also intuitive, loyal and lovely. I ADORE Derwent with every fibre of my being despite the fact that as a woman I should probably often frown at his antics and show some disapproval. But hey, I’ve always been one for the bad boys. Surrounding them are many more authentic and often enigmatic characters, none of which you would want to be without – and here we are full circle to earlier in my review – edge of the seat stuff!
Anyway, I guess you can say I kind of liked this one. Now I’m going away to deal with my Derwent withdrawal. Sigh.
5 bright shiny stars plus an extra gold star just because. Go read them now. Go on…I promise you won’t be sorry.
Happy Reading Folks!
Thank you to the author and publisher for the review copy.
Maeve Kerrigan is used to investigating murders.But this time a killer has struck far too close to home…
When a police officer is found shot dead in his car, DC Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent take on the investigation. But nothing about the case prepares them for what happens next: a second policeman dies . . . and then another . . .
The Metropolitan Police struggle to carry out their usual duties, but no one knows where or how this cop killer will strike again. While London disintegrates into lawlessness Maeve’s world starts to fall apart too. For if the police can’t keep themselves safe, how can they protect anyone else?
The fifth adventure for Maeve Kerrigan already – seems like only yesterday I started that journey and these days a new Jane Casey book is always one of the highlights of the year for me, so when this one dropped through my letterbox I promised myself that the weekend would belong to Maeve and Derwent. As it happened only a couple of hours overall was required which should tell you just how addictive these books are – plus of course there is my huge literary crush on Derwent, a character who, if he came to life, would be fighting us off as I know I am far from being the only one. Hey he would love it! And I’d win….
In this instalment, police officers are dying and there appears to be no rhyme nor reason to it – no-one is safe, not even Maeve’s nearest and dearest and the fact that I don’t believe Ms Casey would be adverse at any point to killing off one of our favourite characters kept me right on the edge of my seat. Add to that some of the ongoing threads of Maeve’s story starting to come to a head, and Im surprised I didnt suffer more than the odd papercut in my desperation to keep turning the pages.
Crime fiction being one of the most popular genre’s, it is hard to keep things fresh and new, keep the reader involved in the characters and the story but in this case it seems almost effortless. There is a beautiful ebb and flow to these novels overall, not just in this particular story but as an ongoing tale – with each new book you sink deeper into this world and each time there is something new to learn about the characters, their motivations and their relationship to each other, all influenced and impacted by what has gone before. On top of that each one has its own complete story within whichever current mystery is being unravelled – you can actually pick up any single one and not feel like you are missing anything. There is a subtlety to the writing that lets you know the things you need to know without the use of endless exposition and “previously on” type paragraphs that can take a constant reader out of the equation – in that respect these are perhaps some of the most cleverly constructed crime novels out there. I’m not constantly thinking “I KNOW this already I’ve read them all for heavens sake!” but equally I’m reminded gently of what has led us here. That is not easy to achieve – I know, I read a lot of crime fiction.
I often see these described as Police Procedurals, and I guess thats a fair description if you are looking solely at the basics. But personally I dislike that tag for the Kerrigan series, it gives the impression that this is “by numbers” writing. It is anything but – it is the art of creating a group of characters, putting them into varying and often dangerous situations and letting them live. It just so happens that in this case they are Police Officers, but thats not all that they are by any means, and there is nothing generic or standard to be found here. Jane Casey has a humerous and realistic touch that just makes everything brighter and more substantial. Magic on the page yet set in the real world.
I love Maeve. I love that she’s a bit useless sometimes but also intuitive, loyal and lovely. I ADORE Derwent with every fibre of my being despite the fact that as a woman I should probably often frown at his antics and show some disapproval. But hey, I’ve always been one for the bad boys. Surrounding them are many more authentic and often enigmatic characters, none of which you would want to be without – and here we are full circle to earlier in my review – edge of the seat stuff!
Anyway, I guess you can say I kind of liked this one. Now I’m going away to deal with my Derwent withdrawal. Sigh.
5 bright shiny stars plus an extra gold star just because. Go read them now. Go on…I promise you won’t be sorry.
Happy Reading Folks!
October 23, 2021
Sanki polisiye bir dizi izler gibi okuyorum bu seriyi. Bütün karakterlere alıştım, olaylar şahane gelişiyor. Sıkıcı değil, akıyor. Tek sinir bozucu kısım Maeve'in bu kitapta özel hayatında zayıf kadın karakter rolüne bürünmesi oldu benim için. Dilerdim ki ağzına sıçsın. Lol. Neyse.
Olimpos Yayınevi gerçekten bir tebriği de hak ediyor bu arada. Polisiye bir serinin tüm kitaplarını bastılar, sırayla okuyabiliyoruz. (Bu kısım benim için önemli.) Üstelik markette 10 - 15 liraya rahat bulursunuz. Gidip de Arkadya gibi güzelim serinin 8. kitabına atlayıp da serinin ortasına etmediler. Üstelik çevirileri de gayet güzel. İlk iki kitap belki biraz yavaş ama seri meyvesini veriyor.
Olimpos Yayınevi gerçekten bir tebriği de hak ediyor bu arada. Polisiye bir serinin tüm kitaplarını bastılar, sırayla okuyabiliyoruz. (Bu kısım benim için önemli.) Üstelik markette 10 - 15 liraya rahat bulursunuz. Gidip de Arkadya gibi güzelim serinin 8. kitabına atlayıp da serinin ortasına etmediler. Üstelik çevirileri de gayet güzel. İlk iki kitap belki biraz yavaş ama seri meyvesini veriyor.
August 30, 2024
Good English police procedural. Maeve Kerrigan is an incredibly interesting character.
September 2, 2016
The Kill is yet another solid addition to the consistently excellent novels featuring DC Maeve Kerrigan, a police procedural series with well-realised and complex characters. Jane Casey manages to combine a gripping police investigation with a gratifying level of emotional depth and a consideration of the reasons that lie behind a crime. This is my third read in the series, incidentally all out of sequence and whilst I haven't felt my lack of back story has hindered my enjoyment as the author conveys the gist of earlier events, for those readers who like the full details reading in chronological order is recommended as The Kill does develop on previously referred to events.
As the novel opens Maeve and her colleagues on the Murder Investigation Team of the London MET are off duty for the weekend relaxing at the wedding of a colleague, but ever on-call they remain sober amid the celebrations. Tasked with investigating murders, specifically the most complex and sensitive variety, the team cannot afford to shut down for the weekend. When Superintendent Charles 'God' Godley assembles his troops and announces the distressing news that a police officer has been murdered, Maeve is dragged away from the emotional body armour that boyfriend Ben provides to accompany a belligerent DI Josh Derwent to the crime scene at Richmond Park. Derwent, however, is furious with Maeve for performing 'coitus interruptus' and dragging him away from a very willing bridesmaid!
The victim is Sergeant Terence Hammond on his way home from work after completing his shift and seemingly parked at a discreet location and enjoying the company of another consenting participant. Shot from outside the vehicle amidst what appears to be a lovers tryst gone awry his companion has fled from the scene, raising questions of her involvement in a possible ambush. With a fleece covering his police uniform, Maeve and the team must discover whether Hammond was killed because of something he did or because of his occupation. A hostile London climate, akin to that witnessed during the riots of 2011 has been fuelled by the controversy surrounding the recent shooting of unarmed black teenager, Levon Cole, and the public perception of the force is at an all time low. Yet a lukewarm response from Hammond's colleagues and a clearly difficult home life seem to support a murder with a strongly personal angle and the multiple bullet wounds smack of overkill. As the team chip away at the rock face pursuing a distinct lack of leads, a second murder swiftly follows and the MIT must decide if this incident was random, a copy-cat or simply coincidental. As the stakes get higher and further lives are lost, Maeve is plagued with concerns that Superintendent Godley knows rather more than he is letting on and his ruffled temperament forces Maeve to question her trust in a man who has offered her personally unprecedented faith and support in her career. As the incidents rack up, the investigation is a wake up call to all those employed in the force, testament to their own vulnerability, and when a police community support officer becomes a victim it seems that each and everyone connected to the MET have become legitimate targets for the perpetrator.
DC Maeve Kerrigan is a woman of contrasts, presenting a composed face but forever questioning her own abilities and plagued with self-doubt. Despite her appearance and obvious attraction for the opposite sex, Maeve is keen to prove herself as worthy as her male colleagues and working with the senior DI Josh Derwent ensures she is on top of her game. With Derwent off-days are not permitted and he demands the best from Maeve, but his own behaviour is another matter entirely. The frequently sexist, offensive and boorish behaviour of Derwent is countered by the odd unexpected sincere reactions which keep Maeve and readers giving him the benefit of the doubt. As Casey makes clear, in the mind of Maeve, "He spent his whole life trying to get a reaction from people, the more outraged the better..". Ex-army personnel Derwent has his own deep-rooted emotions and his sensitivity surrounding his former career is a topic strictly off- limits for discussion whilst Maeve's personal life is his favourite topic of conversation!
The relationship between DI Josh Derwent and DC Maeve Kerrigan is integral to this series and the chemistry between the pair works because it progresses unspoken, hinting at a sexual attraction but never broaching the topic explicitly. The Kill is the first acknowledgment by Maeve of her attraction to the misogynist and obnoxious Derwent, each time she feels freshly appalled by his behaviour she is won back by his beguiling sincerity and understanding that much of his manner is a front. Perhaps the mutual attraction is a little overplayed at the start of The Kill, sacrificing plot development and leaving the novel treading water but Jane Casey never lets it derail the novel and as the team regroup in London Maeve seems to have come to her senses! Occasionally the repartee between the pair hits a flat note but by and large this is a series which shines best when these two are in close proximity. The will they or won't they element of the relationship is for many readers the pull to the series, personally as long as these two keep working together I am very happy with the status quo!
Jane Casey manages to provide a big picture view of the crimes targeting the MET, from the sensationalised media coverage to the right wing MP Geoff Armstrong making political capital out of the events and stoking the fire and those just out to simply cause trouble and benefit from the climate of fear. As the pressures mount, cracks in relationships begin to emerge and the vulnerability of everyone on the frontline becomes very clear. Alongside this tension Maeve is confronted by a splintering relationship with Rob, a man she loves and believed she had a future with. As Derwent and Kerrigan make headway on the murders, the very first case niggles and does not seem to fit the pattern and Maeve's dogged determination to investigate the questions she had on meeting Hammond's family pay dividends as her intuition is proved correct.
The relationship element of The Kill is superb, with a focus on DC Maeve Kerrigan not only with Derwent, but also partner Rob and Superintendent Charles Godley and the tensions evidence the very unique pressures that the job demands of all of them. Jane Casey has such a strong understanding of what makes Maeve tick that she is able to use her relationships with colleagues and her partner to display the many facets of her personality and present a well rounded picture of a realistic modern career woman. A world away from the avenging heroines who single handedly tackle crime and overcome the bad guys on their own, Maeve Kerrigan is the realistic and refreshing contrast. Jane Casey leaves her readers with a ultimate hook to return to the next novel in the series, After The Fire, and having already reviewed that book I am happy to say it blew me away!
As the novel opens Maeve and her colleagues on the Murder Investigation Team of the London MET are off duty for the weekend relaxing at the wedding of a colleague, but ever on-call they remain sober amid the celebrations. Tasked with investigating murders, specifically the most complex and sensitive variety, the team cannot afford to shut down for the weekend. When Superintendent Charles 'God' Godley assembles his troops and announces the distressing news that a police officer has been murdered, Maeve is dragged away from the emotional body armour that boyfriend Ben provides to accompany a belligerent DI Josh Derwent to the crime scene at Richmond Park. Derwent, however, is furious with Maeve for performing 'coitus interruptus' and dragging him away from a very willing bridesmaid!
The victim is Sergeant Terence Hammond on his way home from work after completing his shift and seemingly parked at a discreet location and enjoying the company of another consenting participant. Shot from outside the vehicle amidst what appears to be a lovers tryst gone awry his companion has fled from the scene, raising questions of her involvement in a possible ambush. With a fleece covering his police uniform, Maeve and the team must discover whether Hammond was killed because of something he did or because of his occupation. A hostile London climate, akin to that witnessed during the riots of 2011 has been fuelled by the controversy surrounding the recent shooting of unarmed black teenager, Levon Cole, and the public perception of the force is at an all time low. Yet a lukewarm response from Hammond's colleagues and a clearly difficult home life seem to support a murder with a strongly personal angle and the multiple bullet wounds smack of overkill. As the team chip away at the rock face pursuing a distinct lack of leads, a second murder swiftly follows and the MIT must decide if this incident was random, a copy-cat or simply coincidental. As the stakes get higher and further lives are lost, Maeve is plagued with concerns that Superintendent Godley knows rather more than he is letting on and his ruffled temperament forces Maeve to question her trust in a man who has offered her personally unprecedented faith and support in her career. As the incidents rack up, the investigation is a wake up call to all those employed in the force, testament to their own vulnerability, and when a police community support officer becomes a victim it seems that each and everyone connected to the MET have become legitimate targets for the perpetrator.
DC Maeve Kerrigan is a woman of contrasts, presenting a composed face but forever questioning her own abilities and plagued with self-doubt. Despite her appearance and obvious attraction for the opposite sex, Maeve is keen to prove herself as worthy as her male colleagues and working with the senior DI Josh Derwent ensures she is on top of her game. With Derwent off-days are not permitted and he demands the best from Maeve, but his own behaviour is another matter entirely. The frequently sexist, offensive and boorish behaviour of Derwent is countered by the odd unexpected sincere reactions which keep Maeve and readers giving him the benefit of the doubt. As Casey makes clear, in the mind of Maeve, "He spent his whole life trying to get a reaction from people, the more outraged the better..". Ex-army personnel Derwent has his own deep-rooted emotions and his sensitivity surrounding his former career is a topic strictly off- limits for discussion whilst Maeve's personal life is his favourite topic of conversation!
The relationship between DI Josh Derwent and DC Maeve Kerrigan is integral to this series and the chemistry between the pair works because it progresses unspoken, hinting at a sexual attraction but never broaching the topic explicitly. The Kill is the first acknowledgment by Maeve of her attraction to the misogynist and obnoxious Derwent, each time she feels freshly appalled by his behaviour she is won back by his beguiling sincerity and understanding that much of his manner is a front. Perhaps the mutual attraction is a little overplayed at the start of The Kill, sacrificing plot development and leaving the novel treading water but Jane Casey never lets it derail the novel and as the team regroup in London Maeve seems to have come to her senses! Occasionally the repartee between the pair hits a flat note but by and large this is a series which shines best when these two are in close proximity. The will they or won't they element of the relationship is for many readers the pull to the series, personally as long as these two keep working together I am very happy with the status quo!
Jane Casey manages to provide a big picture view of the crimes targeting the MET, from the sensationalised media coverage to the right wing MP Geoff Armstrong making political capital out of the events and stoking the fire and those just out to simply cause trouble and benefit from the climate of fear. As the pressures mount, cracks in relationships begin to emerge and the vulnerability of everyone on the frontline becomes very clear. Alongside this tension Maeve is confronted by a splintering relationship with Rob, a man she loves and believed she had a future with. As Derwent and Kerrigan make headway on the murders, the very first case niggles and does not seem to fit the pattern and Maeve's dogged determination to investigate the questions she had on meeting Hammond's family pay dividends as her intuition is proved correct.
The relationship element of The Kill is superb, with a focus on DC Maeve Kerrigan not only with Derwent, but also partner Rob and Superintendent Charles Godley and the tensions evidence the very unique pressures that the job demands of all of them. Jane Casey has such a strong understanding of what makes Maeve tick that she is able to use her relationships with colleagues and her partner to display the many facets of her personality and present a well rounded picture of a realistic modern career woman. A world away from the avenging heroines who single handedly tackle crime and overcome the bad guys on their own, Maeve Kerrigan is the realistic and refreshing contrast. Jane Casey leaves her readers with a ultimate hook to return to the next novel in the series, After The Fire, and having already reviewed that book I am happy to say it blew me away!
December 31, 2019
Yılın son kitabı da benim için bitti. Her kitapta Jane Casey'nin tarzını ve bu seriyi daha çok seviyorum. Kitabın edisyonu açısından sıkıntı verici derecede çok yazım ve imla hataları da olmasa mükemmel olabilir. Jane Casey kurgusunu ters köşelerle dolduruyor, tam her şey çözüldü derken asla tahmin edemeyeceğimiz bir olayla geliyor karşımıza. Ayrıca bu kitap Derwent be Meave'nin arasındaki ilişkinin de iyice ilgincleştigi bir kitap oldu. Onların diyaloglarını okumak o kadar zevkli ki ikili sahneleri asla bitmesin istiyorum.
October 22, 2018
I had things to do today, but I started reading this and couldn't stop. Jane Casey outdid herself with this installment of the Maeve Kerrigan series. Again, this series hits something I really like seeing depicted--how Maeve has to negotiate sexism in the workplace in ways that means she's damned if she does something, damned if she doesn't, and that it comes across as draining and as confusing as it is in real life--and it's so strong with the emotional stuff (I'll get to that in a separate paragraph), but I can also see the major flaws in this series. So much of the plots are just "There's a psychopathic serial killer among us. Hmmph." And even though The Kill does hit that again, it also explodes a subplot that's been brewing since the second and third books , and I basically couldn't guess where any character or plot was going to end up.
But the emotional stuff. OMG. If unidealized teams and achingly brutal partnerships and bitter-tasting mentorships and complicated relationships are what you like from procedural mysteries, THIS SERIES. OMG. OMG. Ignore how the plots are sometimes banal and the POV stuff that Casey does sometimes doesn't work and ALL OF THAT STUFF, just focus on Maeve and Josh and Godley and everyone else. Maeve can't separate who she is from her job and from the people who've made her into the detective she is, and IT JUST GETS REALLY COMPLICATED EMOTIONALLY.
Also. This book needs content warning for sexual assault & rape, and I'm going to discuss that content under the spoiler tag. It goes beyond the normal heapings of misogyny the book depicts, and beyond the other ways that sexual violence and sexual terrorism have been portrayed in the series so far.
So. Yeah. This book is dark, and nobody's a hero or an angel, and everything's awful, and Maeve's biggest supporter is still the biggest misogynistic asshole, and I can't believe I like it as much as I do.
But the emotional stuff. OMG. If unidealized teams and achingly brutal partnerships and bitter-tasting mentorships and complicated relationships are what you like from procedural mysteries, THIS SERIES. OMG. OMG. Ignore how the plots are sometimes banal and the POV stuff that Casey does sometimes doesn't work and ALL OF THAT STUFF, just focus on Maeve and Josh and Godley and everyone else. Maeve can't separate who she is from her job and from the people who've made her into the detective she is, and IT JUST GETS REALLY COMPLICATED EMOTIONALLY.
Also. This book needs content warning for sexual assault & rape, and I'm going to discuss that content under the spoiler tag. It goes beyond the normal heapings of misogyny the book depicts, and beyond the other ways that sexual violence and sexual terrorism have been portrayed in the series so far.
So. Yeah. This book is dark, and nobody's a hero or an angel, and everything's awful, and Maeve's biggest supporter is still the biggest misogynistic asshole, and I can't believe I like it as much as I do.
December 14, 2014
I love this series, but for me, this book didn't live up to the rest of the Maeve Kerrigan series. There were some great set pieces, especially the ones set on the council estate, but I wasn't that pleased with some of the plot twists concerning Maeve's love life. What I've really liked about the series is the almost paternal relationship between Maeve's misogynistic boss, Josh Derwent, and Maeve, but in this book, the author now starts to hint that Maeve might not be immune to Derwent's mysterious charms to women, which just seems a bit of a tired cliche to have the young, slightly naive cop falling for her more worldly boss. To presumably open up the possibility that over the next few books Maeve and Derwent's relationship might develop into something more, Maeve's up-till-now perfect boyfriend, Rob, has to be edited out of the picture, and I found his storylines pretty inconsistent with the previous way he'd been written and it seemed like a lazy out for this character. The Godley subplot that had been building up over the past few books now comes out into the open in this book but seems surprisingly easily (and perhaps implausibly?) resolved.
September 8, 2016
I adored Jane Casey's "The Burning," so I was excited when I received an e-galley of "The Kill" from NetGalley. I've been trudging through, feeling lost and frustrated b/c I've apparently missed some key series points (not reading the Kerrigan series in order). I find myself not caring about any of the characters, esp. the men, esp. the man I am guessing she's supposed to end up with, DI Josh Derwent. Their interactions seem forced, predictable, as do Kerrigan's interactions with most of the men in the book. I'm going to put this aside for now, and will definitely try to go back to it, b/c I like Casey and want to give it, her AND Kerrigan a fair shake. UGH, I see the 4.46 star rating...I'm definitely missing something!
August 29, 2017
My favorite in the series! Better review to follow...
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August 7, 2020
The Kill is the fifth entry in author Jane Casey’s British police procedural/murder mystery series starring Detective Constable Maeve Kerrigan of the London Murder Squad.
The Kill begins with Maeve and her partner Detective Inspector Josh Derwent being called to the scene of an ambush shooting of a fellow Metropolitan Police officer in a parked car. This appears to be the first of a series of fatal attacks in police officers in London, which is on edge following the admittedly mistaken killing of an unarmed Black youth by police officers.
Jane Casey does an excellent job of showing the reader Maeve’s thoughts and beliefs as she navigates being one of the few women in her male-dominated detective squad.
All Maeve’s relationships are complicated. Josh is an attractive/repulsive chauvinist who is passionately devoted to catching and punishing lawbreakers so he doesn’t have to think about the demons in his murky military past. Their boss, Detective Chief Inspector Charles Godley, is someone who Maeve simultaneously worships and despises. We find out some very significant information about her boyfriend Rob during this book, while the status of their relationship
is very much in doubt by the end.
As usual, Maeve makes the key connections that lead to the resolution of the main mystery. Happily this time she is not placed in mortal danger as she tracks down the perpetrators but others near to her definitely are and this ensures The Kill has a thrilling conclusion!
The Kill begins with Maeve and her partner Detective Inspector Josh Derwent being called to the scene of an ambush shooting of a fellow Metropolitan Police officer in a parked car. This appears to be the first of a series of fatal attacks in police officers in London, which is on edge following the admittedly mistaken killing of an unarmed Black youth by police officers.
Jane Casey does an excellent job of showing the reader Maeve’s thoughts and beliefs as she navigates being one of the few women in her male-dominated detective squad.
All Maeve’s relationships are complicated. Josh is an attractive/repulsive chauvinist who is passionately devoted to catching and punishing lawbreakers so he doesn’t have to think about the demons in his murky military past. Their boss, Detective Chief Inspector Charles Godley, is someone who Maeve simultaneously worships and despises. We find out some very significant information about her boyfriend Rob during this book, while the status of their relationship
is very much in doubt by the end.
As usual, Maeve makes the key connections that lead to the resolution of the main mystery. Happily this time she is not placed in mortal danger as she tracks down the perpetrators but others near to her definitely are and this ensures The Kill has a thrilling conclusion!
April 4, 2017
An absolute belter of a book. The action begins from the get-go with Maeve Kerrigan and Josh Derwent sparking off each other, throughout the novel. The story line is strong and very relevant to the fear of attack on the forces. A great read. I flew through it. Off to get my next Kerrigan/Derwent fix...
May 28, 2023
3.5 stars
March 26, 2022
Before moving on with this fabulous series, I went back and re-read the last book I had read. I actually enjoyed it more the second time around. I am in a different frame of mind this year than last and my perspective is different, perhaps. This is a great crime fiction series with such an interesting set of characters, none of whom are squeaky clean. None of us are, which is why I like them. I definitely recommend this author and the series - it's hard core with great writing.
June 14, 2017
Neden daha önce Jane Casey okumadım bilmiyorum. Polisiyenin pek sevdiğim bir tür olduğunu söyleyemem. Bu kitapta şans eseri elime geçti. Bir bakmışım olayların içine kapılıp gidivermişim. Bunun en büyük nedeni kitaptaki karakterleri baya bir sevmiş olmam. Önceki kitaplarda olan olaylardan aralarda bahsedilmesi diğer kitapları da merak etmemi sağladı. En kısa zamanda diğer kitapları da okumayı düşünüyorum.
Kitaba geri dönecek olursam, Jane Casey' in kalemini beğendiğimi söylemeliyim. Okurken baya bir meraklandırdı beni ama bazı şeyleri yine de tahmin ettim. Buna rağmen kitap güzeldi. Dediğim gibi kesinlikle diğer kitaplara da şans vereceğim.
Kitaba geri dönecek olursam, Jane Casey' in kalemini beğendiğimi söylemeliyim. Okurken baya bir meraklandırdı beni ama bazı şeyleri yine de tahmin ettim. Buna rağmen kitap güzeldi. Dediğim gibi kesinlikle diğer kitaplara da şans vereceğim.
April 3, 2024
I love Maeve Kerrigan books. Jane Casey created a series that's absolutely gripping and brilliantly written with a great cast of characters.
Maeve is a great lead. She's feisty and strong yet vulnerable. Her flaws and insecurities make her so relatable.
Joe Derwent is a brilliant character too. He's such a great partner to Kerrigan. He's snarky nature and abruptness are counterbalanced by his not so obvious and yet there care for Maeve and innocent crime victims.
The Kill has an intriguing and engaging plot. The story is cleverly written. I loved it and can't wait to read the next book in Maeve Kerrigan series.
Maeve is a great lead. She's feisty and strong yet vulnerable. Her flaws and insecurities make her so relatable.
Joe Derwent is a brilliant character too. He's such a great partner to Kerrigan. He's snarky nature and abruptness are counterbalanced by his not so obvious and yet there care for Maeve and innocent crime victims.
The Kill has an intriguing and engaging plot. The story is cleverly written. I loved it and can't wait to read the next book in Maeve Kerrigan series.
April 15, 2017
Jane Casey ' in Maave Kerrigan serisinden bir kitap daha.Yine iki farkli olayi birbiriyle baglantiliymis gibi baslatip ayri ayri sonuclandirmis bu kitabinda da..Sevdim.
January 13, 2025
Review for 2025 re-read:
Maeve & Derwent are on the team to investigate a spate of attacks on police officers. Maeve is also struggling with her knowledge of Superintendent Godley's corruption & boyfriend Rob's preoccupation with something or someone else.
Re-reading this in a clearer state of mind than being angry at the author throwing Rob 'under the bus', I can see more nuance this time but Derwent's predatory behaviour in this one still rankles. I am, however, increasing my rating to 3 stars as I did find it a bit more interesting this time around.
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2019 Review:
Kerrigan and Derwent investigate when someone starts killing police officers. The crime aspect of the plot was fairly pedestrian, it was the dynamics between Maeve and others that were the most interesting. I say interesting, infuriating in some cases. I really do not want a Maeve/Derwent pairing romantically. They are colleagues, in fact he is a superior rank, and there is something about him that just irritates me . He has started to show some signs of perhaps being a good friend to Maeve, but nothing more, and I would hope she would have more sense.
Now let's come to the bit that really annoyed me - the author's treatment of Rob, Maeve's boyfriend. I get that he had just witnessed a traumatic event, but to make him react in such a way completely wipes out the character building done before. It's as if the author just decided to metaphorically throw him under a bus just to get rid of his character. I'm annoyed with the author for that because up until now Rob had been a genuinely decent male character. The book left me disgruntled with the overall outcome.
Maeve & Derwent are on the team to investigate a spate of attacks on police officers. Maeve is also struggling with her knowledge of Superintendent Godley's corruption & boyfriend Rob's preoccupation with something or someone else.
Re-reading this in a clearer state of mind than being angry at the author throwing Rob 'under the bus', I can see more nuance this time but Derwent's predatory behaviour in this one still rankles. I am, however, increasing my rating to 3 stars as I did find it a bit more interesting this time around.
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2019 Review:
Kerrigan and Derwent investigate when someone starts killing police officers. The crime aspect of the plot was fairly pedestrian, it was the dynamics between Maeve and others that were the most interesting. I say interesting, infuriating in some cases. I really do not want a Maeve/Derwent pairing romantically. They are colleagues, in fact he is a superior rank, and there is something about him that just irritates me . He has started to show some signs of perhaps being a good friend to Maeve, but nothing more, and I would hope she would have more sense.
Now let's come to the bit that really annoyed me - the author's treatment of Rob, Maeve's boyfriend. I get that he had just witnessed a traumatic event, but to make him react in such a way completely wipes out the character building done before. It's as if the author just decided to metaphorically throw him under a bus just to get rid of his character. I'm annoyed with the author for that because up until now Rob had been a genuinely decent male character. The book left me disgruntled with the overall outcome.
March 27, 2016
The Kill is the fifth book in the Maeve Kerrigan series. It’s a very readable police procedural, with a tense core case in which the Kerrigan, her abrasive boss, Joss Derwent, and the rest of their team investigate the murderous targeting of police officers. While the book has its moments and is generally an entertaining tale I struggled at times with the story. This was for a number of reasons, part of which is my taste in content/style. A large chunk of the book focuses on the relationship and sexual chemistry between Kerrigan and Derwent. A good proportion of the first hundred pages of The Kill were devoted to their interchanges and Kerrigan’s related internal dialogues. Personally, I found this a little tedious as much of it did not move the story forward and its consequence was to create uneven pacing throughout. I’m sure that it is this relationship, and the will they/won’t they element, that is the real appeal of the series for many readers, but for my taste it is too foregrounded. As for the story itself, I had a hard time believing in the procedural elements of the plot, where reality seemed to get sacrificed for grit and tension and the longer series arc of character relationships. Admittedly, this is common in the genre but I found I couldn’t quite fully suspend my disbelief and be swept along in the narrative as required. There is however some nice contextualisation of public perception and reaction to policing in London.
July 14, 2014
When DC Maeve Kerrigan and her fellow detectives are recalled from a colleague's wedding to investigate the shooting of a police officer, they have little idea that this would be start of a killing campaign against the police. What follows is a tightly plotted story with twists and turns and with excellent characterisation. There are many different strands to the plot, some of which began life previously in the series. I'm out of sync with this series, having read an earlier book and now this one and although you can enjoy this as a standalone, to get the best out of it, it is clear that the series needs to be read in order. The scenes with the sometimes obnoxiously sexist DI Derwent and Kerrigan were one of the highlights for me and I hope their working relationship continues. Although this could be described as a `police procedural' it is more character based than many others in this genre which sets it apart. I did feel that the story started to flag a little in the middle but this didn't spoil the overall enjoyment and I now look forward to catching up with the rest of the series before the next book.
April 23, 2015
The narration was a 2 but the story was better so I upped it to 3. I like Jane Casey and her character Detective Constable Maeve Kerrigan. Shortcomings Maeve has in print such as finding it difficult to commit to a relationship, become annoying in narration. But the story itself which focuses on the murders of multiple police officers pulled me in. It is suitably complex with a satisfying ending.
As for the narration - I wrote this comment while listening to the book "Can I say how much I dislike this narrator? Good grief! She has two male accents - they either sound like total obnoxious toffs or thugs. Given that this is a police procedural, neither of these accents are appropriate choices for many of the "cops". As an example, the narrator pronounces the word chagrined as 'shag grand'. Really? I though audiobooks narrators are supposed to know how to read."
I encourage others to read rather than listen to this later installment of Jane Casey's Kerrigan series.
As for the narration - I wrote this comment while listening to the book "Can I say how much I dislike this narrator? Good grief! She has two male accents - they either sound like total obnoxious toffs or thugs. Given that this is a police procedural, neither of these accents are appropriate choices for many of the "cops". As an example, the narrator pronounces the word chagrined as 'shag grand'. Really? I though audiobooks narrators are supposed to know how to read."
I encourage others to read rather than listen to this later installment of Jane Casey's Kerrigan series.
March 24, 2019
This series just keeps getting better. Thornier crimes, evolving characters, deepening stakes and relationships.
July 9, 2017
4.5
This is where Casey started breaking me, but it's in the best way, because she's created such complex, fascinating characters.
I just love Maeve, and the fact that she's willing to endure the utterly wrong assumptions made about how she got where she is, in order to protect someone she still respects.
This is where Casey started breaking me, but it's in the best way, because she's created such complex, fascinating characters.
I just love Maeve, and the fact that she's willing to endure the utterly wrong assumptions made about how she got where she is, in order to protect someone she still respects.
June 28, 2022
I’m ridiculously addicted to this series and writer. Once or twice my patience did grow thin with Maeve’s character, I can blame it on the irritation with someone you spend a lot of time with. Jane Casey weaves a story with multiple interesting characters and storylines and for those of you who, like myself, enjoy a good British mystery/police procedural, I think you will find her writing just as engaging. Ps I now have a crush on a fictional DI (Derwent) who I absolutely could not stand for a good long while. Time for the next in the series! 4.5 stars!
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