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Detective Trevor Joseph Series #4
Black Daffodil
Detective Trevor Joseph has his work cut out with the advent of a new welsh synthetically produced drug - black daffodil and it's impact on the criminal fraternities operating in and around Cardiff bay and the welsh valleys.
282 pages, Paperback
First published April 21, 2008
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Katherine John
48 books41 followersKatherine John is a pen name of the author Catrin Collier. She was born and brought up in Pontypridd and worked for a while in Europe and America before returning to her native Wales. She now lives on the Gower Peninsula near Swansea, with her family.
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April 8, 2022
Inspector Trevor Joseph has just booked leave in expectation for the birth of his baby.
But then Bill Mulcahy books him and Peter Collins on for a job in Cardiff bay.
Tracking down those responsible for a lethal new street drug called Black Daffodil.
This is a huge operation and covers a lot of the local "scene," swanky parties, luxurious apartments, yachts all the way down to the other end of the local council estates.
The police are afraid that after claiming the lives of a group of people, including another undercover cop that when this stuff hits the streets it will cause an epidemic of death and destruction more deadly than any drug that is doing the rounds.
But with a mole in the operation the culprit could be nearer than they think...
An inventive and exciting cop thriller which I was shocked to learn was the alter ego of local historical novelist Catrin Collier.
A greet read.
But then Bill Mulcahy books him and Peter Collins on for a job in Cardiff bay.
Tracking down those responsible for a lethal new street drug called Black Daffodil.
This is a huge operation and covers a lot of the local "scene," swanky parties, luxurious apartments, yachts all the way down to the other end of the local council estates.
The police are afraid that after claiming the lives of a group of people, including another undercover cop that when this stuff hits the streets it will cause an epidemic of death and destruction more deadly than any drug that is doing the rounds.
But with a mole in the operation the culprit could be nearer than they think...
An inventive and exciting cop thriller which I was shocked to learn was the alter ego of local historical novelist Catrin Collier.
A greet read.
March 30, 2025
Murder mystery featuring undercover cops, drug dealers and criminal masterminds. Moves along with pace but rather a lot of stereotypes so not exactly convincing.
June 15, 2016
This was a very decent, solid read that had me really engrossed pretty much from start to finish.
The characters are likeable, and the plot itself is, in my opinion, a believable one. I liked the setting, it isn't one I have come across often in my reading experience.
Looking at Goodreads this looks to be book 4 of a 6 part series which doesn't surprise me. There are elements of the book that screamed previous books to me, but at the same time the author didn't alienate me by making me feel I had to have read them to understand what was going on here. Previous knowledge may make some of the events here more impactful but I still got on well with this.
I'd certainly read the rest of the series and will be adding them to my 'to read' shelf on here!
The characters are likeable, and the plot itself is, in my opinion, a believable one. I liked the setting, it isn't one I have come across often in my reading experience.
Looking at Goodreads this looks to be book 4 of a 6 part series which doesn't surprise me. There are elements of the book that screamed previous books to me, but at the same time the author didn't alienate me by making me feel I had to have read them to understand what was going on here. Previous knowledge may make some of the events here more impactful but I still got on well with this.
I'd certainly read the rest of the series and will be adding them to my 'to read' shelf on here!
June 16, 2016
This was a decent read about a team of undercover cops who are sent out to Wales after the discovery of a new drug called Black Daffodil. One of their guys from a previous undercover op has been flung off a balcony and is in a coma and people are either hospitalised in mental institutions or dead after taking the new drug. Things go from bad to worse as the mission unfolds. I won't give any spoilers but would recommend giving this book a read
May 28, 2013
Another good read from Katherine John, involving Trevor Joseph, this time in a drug related case. A bit gruesome in places but very believable. Katherine John makes the story so real that you feel like you are actually in the places she describes. Looking forward to the next book.
October 22, 2013
Good storyline but I didn't like the way the story moved between characters so randomly, and so un obviously. I think it could have been written better and towards the end it was almost as if the word count had been reached so the finish was too conveniently wrapped up and very quickly.
August 24, 2015
Black Daffodil
During an undercover drug operation uncover officers start turning up dead. Question is do they shut down there operation or risk the lives of other officers? The question is answered once they go after family members.
During an undercover drug operation uncover officers start turning up dead. Question is do they shut down there operation or risk the lives of other officers? The question is answered once they go after family members.
August 9, 2015
Took a while to find this series but glad I did.
August 5, 2013
Interesting story line. Kept me guessing right up until the end. Would read more books by this author.
March 14, 2014
Great... Katherine is back on form, a really good read.
August 23, 2015
Love the tstory
If you want a good read get this book. All the twist and turns. I usually can pick the kill well before the end. I didn't t figure it out until the end
If you want a good read get this book. All the twist and turns. I usually can pick the kill well before the end. I didn't t figure it out until the end
April 18, 2016
Reviewed by Jeana
Riveting, spellbinding and can't put down novel. The surprise ending makes you wish that the novel still has a hundred more pages.
Riveting, spellbinding and can't put down novel. The surprise ending makes you wish that the novel still has a hundred more pages.
January 3, 2017
I've read the previous books in the series and found this one more difficult to really get into but, by the end, I was enjoying it. I'll be reading the next one soon!
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