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Hell's Mouth
Recuperating in Cornwall after being injured in a terrorist attack, anti-terrorism officer DCI Ross O’Bryan discovers a dark secret. An unthinkable crime that somebody has attempted to cover up. Tasked with investigating, he soon finds himself immersed in a world of deception, police corruption and organised crime.
O’Bryan has his own dark secrets too. In a place where he has no alliances and is viewed with suspicion, it is only a matter of time before he is found out.
For so many years the dramatic and rugged coastline of Cornwall had been the scene to smuggling, deception and murder. Now, O’Bryan will find out how little has changed.
O’Bryan has his own dark secrets too. In a place where he has no alliances and is viewed with suspicion, it is only a matter of time before he is found out.
For so many years the dramatic and rugged coastline of Cornwall had been the scene to smuggling, deception and murder. Now, O’Bryan will find out how little has changed.
- GenresMystery
312 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 27, 2017
63 people are currently reading
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About the author
A.P. Bateman
44 books79 followersA P Bateman is the author of seventeen novels, with twelve of his titles reaching No.1 in Amazon's paid top 100 categories in all Amazon regions and four titles reaching No.1 in Kindle sales in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia.
He has a background in close protection and investigations which has given him a unique insight into the scenarios and locations his characters find themselves in.
His hobbies are swimming, driving, archery, shooting and food; his passions are travel and writing.
He has recently released his seventeenth novel - "Hunter Killer" - the twelfth book in the highly acclaimed Alex King series.
You can keep up with A P Bateman and discover more at his Facebook page: @authorapbateman or his website: www.apbateman.com
Reading Order:
The Rob Stone Series:
1) The Ares Virus
2) The Town
3) The Island
The Alex King Series:
1) The Contract Man
2) Lies and Retribution
3) Shadows of Good Friday (A series prequel)
4) The Five
5) Reaper
6) Stormbound
7) Breakout
8) From the Shadows
9) Rogue
10) The Asset
11) Last Man Standing
12) Hunter Killer
Standalone Novels:
Hell's Mouth
Unforgotten
Short Stories:
The Perfect Murder?
Atonement (an Alex King thriller)
He has a background in close protection and investigations which has given him a unique insight into the scenarios and locations his characters find themselves in.
His hobbies are swimming, driving, archery, shooting and food; his passions are travel and writing.
He has recently released his seventeenth novel - "Hunter Killer" - the twelfth book in the highly acclaimed Alex King series.
You can keep up with A P Bateman and discover more at his Facebook page: @authorapbateman or his website: www.apbateman.com
Reading Order:
The Rob Stone Series:
1) The Ares Virus
2) The Town
3) The Island
The Alex King Series:
1) The Contract Man
2) Lies and Retribution
3) Shadows of Good Friday (A series prequel)
4) The Five
5) Reaper
6) Stormbound
7) Breakout
8) From the Shadows
9) Rogue
10) The Asset
11) Last Man Standing
12) Hunter Killer
Standalone Novels:
Hell's Mouth
Unforgotten
Short Stories:
The Perfect Murder?
Atonement (an Alex King thriller)
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November 14, 2017
Good read
I have read all A P Batemans books and have thoroughly enjoyed them all. This book is different as is set in Cornwall. I really good plot and fast paced story. I particularly like the fact that this author's heroes are far from perfect and the DCI is this is no exception. I hope there are more books to follow
I have read all A P Batemans books and have thoroughly enjoyed them all. This book is different as is set in Cornwall. I really good plot and fast paced story. I particularly like the fact that this author's heroes are far from perfect and the DCI is this is no exception. I hope there are more books to follow
February 11, 2018
This was the first book I've read by AP Bateman, and I really enjoyed it.
I'll be hitting Amazon to see if there are any others in this series.
I'll be hitting Amazon to see if there are any others in this series.
August 18, 2017
Bang up to date story line but still a timeless subject
A P Bateman has added a new hero to his stable to join the popular Rob Stone and Alex King. DCI Ross O’Bryan is a bit of a loner. He is an unconventional copper who is quite happy to use his fists as often as his brain – sometimes even together. His attitude focuses on getting results by whatever means are effective which brings him into conflict with colleagues. He is a flawed character and has very human frailties which should endear him to new and old Bateman fans alike.
The story opens in south Cornwall which is an area I already love and know well so I warmed to the task of reading this new crime thriller immediately. Ross is convalescing following an incident in London, where he is normally based, in which he was badly injured. It transpires that his boss has an ulterior motive in loaning him his Cornish hideaway. Something is going on in the area and it has nothing to do with tourism.
So, Ross is rather starting on the back foot. He is acting in an unofficial capacity and soon falls out with the local head of CID. His choice in women is, quite frankly, suspect and he quickly finds he also won’t be getting on with the local gentry and their entourage. However, as we very quickly discover, none of this deters our hero from getting stuck in.
The dialogue is gritty and powerful. The action is violent and gory. The characters are very well drawn and despite his unorthodox and illegal methods I couldn’t help but be drawn to Ross and secretly wish that there were perhaps more around just like him. The plot and sub plots are complex but they clearly thread their way individually through the novel to reach an explosive conclusion. In short, it’s another first-class result.
I highly recommend “Hell’s Mouth” and very much look forward to the next instalment.
mr zorg
Breakaway Reviewers received a copy of the book to review.
A P Bateman has added a new hero to his stable to join the popular Rob Stone and Alex King. DCI Ross O’Bryan is a bit of a loner. He is an unconventional copper who is quite happy to use his fists as often as his brain – sometimes even together. His attitude focuses on getting results by whatever means are effective which brings him into conflict with colleagues. He is a flawed character and has very human frailties which should endear him to new and old Bateman fans alike.
The story opens in south Cornwall which is an area I already love and know well so I warmed to the task of reading this new crime thriller immediately. Ross is convalescing following an incident in London, where he is normally based, in which he was badly injured. It transpires that his boss has an ulterior motive in loaning him his Cornish hideaway. Something is going on in the area and it has nothing to do with tourism.
So, Ross is rather starting on the back foot. He is acting in an unofficial capacity and soon falls out with the local head of CID. His choice in women is, quite frankly, suspect and he quickly finds he also won’t be getting on with the local gentry and their entourage. However, as we very quickly discover, none of this deters our hero from getting stuck in.
The dialogue is gritty and powerful. The action is violent and gory. The characters are very well drawn and despite his unorthodox and illegal methods I couldn’t help but be drawn to Ross and secretly wish that there were perhaps more around just like him. The plot and sub plots are complex but they clearly thread their way individually through the novel to reach an explosive conclusion. In short, it’s another first-class result.
I highly recommend “Hell’s Mouth” and very much look forward to the next instalment.
mr zorg
Breakaway Reviewers received a copy of the book to review.
December 29, 2021
Great read and thoroughly enjoyable. A P Bateman is a clever author and I have recently read a couple of his books with the hero being King but this one is very uptodate being set in my home county Cornwall and the hero a Det Inspector from London on leave. It's obvious that our author Bateman doesn't like Cornwall too much but I have to admit that he certainly has done his homework and obviously travelled the county extensively. His comments saying that Cornwall is really one of the forgotten (backwood?) County's in England wanders a little from the truth saying many of the dying out older generation are regarded by the genteel big city younger generation as bigots who still quietly whisper in our pubs what they thinks of immigrants and homosexuals. Even so, regardless, I can't wait for his next book on the hero O'Bryan.
August 14, 2018
Not as enjoyable as the Stone tales but thought provoking just the same.
Characters confusing and I felt lost at times. Not one to pick up and put down to often. I found myself not following too closely. Minor grammatical and spelling mistakes made it tacky.
Characters confusing and I felt lost at times. Not one to pick up and put down to often. I found myself not following too closely. Minor grammatical and spelling mistakes made it tacky.
November 24, 2021
A TOTALLY AWESOME READ!!
This is one of those books, that will keep you reading, non-stop!! The descriptions of the places in the story, gives the reader some knowledge of the area of the story!!
This is one of those books, that will keep you reading, non-stop!! The descriptions of the places in the story, gives the reader some knowledge of the area of the story!!
July 20, 2018
I loved this book. A P Bateman is a fairly new author to me and I have enjoyed every book I have read, but to date this is my favourite.
December 17, 2018
A very good read
Very good book loads of twists and turns with an unexpected ending un put down able will be following this auther
Very good book loads of twists and turns with an unexpected ending un put down able will be following this auther
March 27, 2019
Loved it.
Great story with a few twists in it, like all the good.'uns have. Make my coffee breaks a lot more entertaining.
Great story with a few twists in it, like all the good.'uns have. Make my coffee breaks a lot more entertaining.
November 14, 2021
An ok story but I had a difficult time following it.
I chose my rating next I had trouble following the storyline, the people in the story and the plot. that savage to follow.
I chose my rating next I had trouble following the storyline, the people in the story and the plot. that savage to follow.
November 22, 2021
Interesting Police prodpcedural
Interesting read, lots of twists and turns. But, some of the actions of the Hero were not quite believable for a police inspector.
Interesting read, lots of twists and turns. But, some of the actions of the Hero were not quite believable for a police inspector.
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