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DI Angus Henderson #6
Night of Fire
Bonfire Night Isn’t Just For Kids
The Bonfire Night procession moving slowly down Lewes High Street in Sussex is being watched by thousands of onlookers. DI Henderson is in the crowd, but he can’t shake from his mind the murder of a Bonfire Society member days earlier when he was found burned to death.
With most of the evidence destroyed by fire, the DI is forced to trawl through the victim’s life, looking for clues. A former friend, Guy Barton, soon comes to the fore, as not only was he involved in a fight with the victim, the victim was also having an affair with his wife.
With no conviction in sight, the case is about to be shelved when new evidence is unearthed. It leads Henderson to the real culprit, but pushes him and DS Walters into the gun sights of a deranged killer.
Check out other books in the DI Henderson series.
One Last Lesson
Driving into Darkness
Fear the Silence
Hunting for Crows
Red Red Wine
The Bonfire Night procession moving slowly down Lewes High Street in Sussex is being watched by thousands of onlookers. DI Henderson is in the crowd, but he can’t shake from his mind the murder of a Bonfire Society member days earlier when he was found burned to death.
With most of the evidence destroyed by fire, the DI is forced to trawl through the victim’s life, looking for clues. A former friend, Guy Barton, soon comes to the fore, as not only was he involved in a fight with the victim, the victim was also having an affair with his wife.
With no conviction in sight, the case is about to be shelved when new evidence is unearthed. It leads Henderson to the real culprit, but pushes him and DS Walters into the gun sights of a deranged killer.
Check out other books in the DI Henderson series.
One Last Lesson
Driving into Darkness
Fear the Silence
Hunting for Crows
Red Red Wine
364 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 5, 2017
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About the author
Iain Cameron
24 books42 followersIain Cameron was born in Glasgow, Scotland and moved south to Brighton in the early eighties.
He has worked as a management accountant, business consultant and a nursery goods retailer. He now lives in a village outside Horsham in West Sussex with his wife, two daughters and a lively Collie.
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He has worked as a management accountant, business consultant and a nursery goods retailer. He now lives in a village outside Horsham in West Sussex with his wife, two daughters and a lively Collie.
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October 10, 2017
It starts with the brutal killing of a successful businessman, Depending on who you talk to, he was either very popular .. or he was hated.
So who hated him enough to throw gasoline on him and toss a match? The man whose wife has been having a long time affair with the victim? Does it matter that they used to be best friends? The man's wife, who probably knew her husband was not faithful? The criminal friend who has always been in trouble, and sometimes taking him along for the ride?
DI Henderson and his team have a prime subject .. but then he is also murdered. Jewelry from a heist just a few days ago is found scattered around the room? Is there a connection between the murders and the jewelry theft?
The book is well written, although the pace slowed somewhat here and there. The characters are either very likable or not .. depending on the author's whim. There are some twists and turns along the way to keep one riveted on the story. It did sag a bit at the very end, but still a much enjoyable read.
Many thanks to the author for the digital copy of NIGHT OF FIRE. Opinions expressed here are unsolicited, unbiased, and entirely my own.
So who hated him enough to throw gasoline on him and toss a match? The man whose wife has been having a long time affair with the victim? Does it matter that they used to be best friends? The man's wife, who probably knew her husband was not faithful? The criminal friend who has always been in trouble, and sometimes taking him along for the ride?
DI Henderson and his team have a prime subject .. but then he is also murdered. Jewelry from a heist just a few days ago is found scattered around the room? Is there a connection between the murders and the jewelry theft?
The book is well written, although the pace slowed somewhat here and there. The characters are either very likable or not .. depending on the author's whim. There are some twists and turns along the way to keep one riveted on the story. It did sag a bit at the very end, but still a much enjoyable read.
Many thanks to the author for the digital copy of NIGHT OF FIRE. Opinions expressed here are unsolicited, unbiased, and entirely my own.
June 17, 2018
This Book’s Pace Is Not Afire
This is my first DI Angus Henderson book which is #6 in a series, but I read it as a stand-alone. I enjoyed reading about Bonfire Night festivities and the huge parade, which takes place in Lewes, Sussex.
This police procedural is very leisurely-paced—which is probably more realistic, given the lack of evidence—but at times the story dragged. I often checked my progress, which I don’t do if I’m absorbed.
The plot is not straightforward, because there are (most of the time) two mysteries: 1) an ongoing series of violent house burglaries and 2) a man is murdered by being drenched in petrol and set on fire. At about the 30% mark, police arrest the robbers, but at 40% into the book, three men sledge-hammer their way into a jewelry store and escape with the contents.
There are two side-stories which add pages of investigative time: 1) an accountant—who worked with the victim and was very upset after he spurned her—is cooking the books and embezzling from the company, and 2) a manager at a major book publisher was having an affair with the victim. Her husband found out and fought with the victim.
The side stories and the robbery stories are interesting, and there are several good suspects and an obvious red herring. However, a gimlet-eyed editor could’ve pruned 50-75 pages from this book and increased the pacing.
3 stars, because the characters were entertaining and well/developed—including the murder suspects and the robbers—and saved this book.
This is my first DI Angus Henderson book which is #6 in a series, but I read it as a stand-alone. I enjoyed reading about Bonfire Night festivities and the huge parade, which takes place in Lewes, Sussex.
This police procedural is very leisurely-paced—which is probably more realistic, given the lack of evidence—but at times the story dragged. I often checked my progress, which I don’t do if I’m absorbed.
The plot is not straightforward, because there are (most of the time) two mysteries: 1) an ongoing series of violent house burglaries and 2) a man is murdered by being drenched in petrol and set on fire. At about the 30% mark, police arrest the robbers, but at 40% into the book, three men sledge-hammer their way into a jewelry store and escape with the contents.
There are two side-stories which add pages of investigative time: 1) an accountant—who worked with the victim and was very upset after he spurned her—is cooking the books and embezzling from the company, and 2) a manager at a major book publisher was having an affair with the victim. Her husband found out and fought with the victim.
The side stories and the robbery stories are interesting, and there are several good suspects and an obvious red herring. However, a gimlet-eyed editor could’ve pruned 50-75 pages from this book and increased the pacing.
3 stars, because the characters were entertaining and well/developed—including the murder suspects and the robbers—and saved this book.
April 20, 2018
Beauty or Beast, Who Killed So Many?
A brutal murder by fire starts this murder mystery by well known author Iain Cameron and DI Angus Henderson is called to the scene. The victim is a well liked hard working salesman for local packaged food grocery store and list of who dunnits grows and wanes, no murderer is found and the Detective Inspector is told to wrap up the case and leave open for further investigation by cold case detectives when the main suspect is found shot to death after argument among thieves. Something doesn't sit right with DI when a second employer goes missing from the same grocery store. What do these people have in common? Henderson and his squad have some ideas
A brutal murder by fire starts this murder mystery by well known author Iain Cameron and DI Angus Henderson is called to the scene. The victim is a well liked hard working salesman for local packaged food grocery store and list of who dunnits grows and wanes, no murderer is found and the Detective Inspector is told to wrap up the case and leave open for further investigation by cold case detectives when the main suspect is found shot to death after argument among thieves. Something doesn't sit right with DI when a second employer goes missing from the same grocery store. What do these people have in common? Henderson and his squad have some ideas
June 11, 2019
Why pad the whole thing will over descriptive verbosity?
The actual story is engaging, the characters are acceptable, so why does Mr Cameron feel that he needs to keep adding a whole lot of extraneous description?
There is one entire chapter in this story that could be culled without any detriment to the story. Its irritating and detracts from any enjoyment of the actual story.......this has good bones but the whole thing is carrying too much fat!
The actual story is engaging, the characters are acceptable, so why does Mr Cameron feel that he needs to keep adding a whole lot of extraneous description?
There is one entire chapter in this story that could be culled without any detriment to the story. Its irritating and detracts from any enjoyment of the actual story.......this has good bones but the whole thing is carrying too much fat!
November 26, 2017
Great book in this series
I really loved this book, the characters and the well written story. I like the progression of the main characters and the story was interesting. Will definitely recommend, and would also recommend reading all the books in this series, especially if you like British crime.
I really loved this book, the characters and the well written story. I like the progression of the main characters and the story was interesting. Will definitely recommend, and would also recommend reading all the books in this series, especially if you like British crime.
December 22, 2017
3.5 stars. Probably the most interesting thing in this book was a the Bonfire Night in Lewes. A real event although fictionalized in the book. Even though I only read books of this genre I have learned about Morris Dancers, narrow boats, Up Helly Aa and other things that happen in the UK.
January 22, 2019
Super series!!
5 stars to an amazing writer who slowly turns everyday life into a twisted murder mystery. Just when you think you have solved the mystery, a new turn of events presents itself.
5 stars to an amazing writer who slowly turns everyday life into a twisted murder mystery. Just when you think you have solved the mystery, a new turn of events presents itself.
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February 21, 2020Great story!
DI Henderson does not get injured in this one. He is faced with a difficult murder to solve. I enjoy the complicated cases his team has to solve . A couple of typos though , still worth 5 stars!
DI Henderson does not get injured in this one. He is faced with a difficult murder to solve. I enjoy the complicated cases his team has to solve . A couple of typos though , still worth 5 stars!
March 4, 2020
Terrific!
Very exciting and unusual! This author is a master of writing a wonderful and enjoyable murder mystery. The main characters are authentic and personable and the “ bad guys” are sufficiently wicked, inept, and fallible.
Very exciting and unusual! This author is a master of writing a wonderful and enjoyable murder mystery. The main characters are authentic and personable and the “ bad guys” are sufficiently wicked, inept, and fallible.
February 13, 2022
An exceptional series
This series is so fun to read, never a dull moment! There are unexpected twists and the characters are well rounded and all are fit in well with the story. I highly recommend that if you aren’t yet you should start reading these adventures.
This series is so fun to read, never a dull moment! There are unexpected twists and the characters are well rounded and all are fit in well with the story. I highly recommend that if you aren’t yet you should start reading these adventures.
November 28, 2023
DI Henderson is getting better
The story lines are getting better, less predictable. Henderson inevitably has to negotiate his bosses doubting him, but at least it wasn't a threat, or threats of dismissal or demotion. Character development is still slow.
The story lines are getting better, less predictable. Henderson inevitably has to negotiate his bosses doubting him, but at least it wasn't a threat, or threats of dismissal or demotion. Character development is still slow.
March 5, 2018
Another great story
I enjoyed this book immensely. D I Henderson is a good character and I loved the twists and turns to find the killer at last.
I enjoyed this book immensely. D I Henderson is a good character and I loved the twists and turns to find the killer at last.
April 11, 2018
Another Cracking Read .. Love this Guys Work
December 14, 2018
Supurb
The series is great filled with suspense and humor! I recommend the series. English suspense novels are the greatest fun to read.
The series is great filled with suspense and humor! I recommend the series. English suspense novels are the greatest fun to read.
May 1, 2020
A well-constructed plot! I enjoy this series!
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