Hades

Justin Westwood #3

by Russell Andrews

Police Chief Justin Westwood is content to escape his big-city past in sleepy East End Harbor, but the brutal murder of a Wall Street shark is about to change all that--not least because Westwood was in bed with the victim's wife at the time.

National bestselling author Russell Andrews returns with an intricately layered novel of suspense, as Justin Westwood tries to clear himself of involvement in murder while a multinational financial conspiracy brings destruction in its wake. Westwood is willing to do whatever it takes to solve this crime, even if it means teaming up with an FBI agent who once broke his heart.

A trail of dead bodies draws him back home to Providence, RI, where he must deal with his own personal demons as well as reconnect with troubling memories of the past. Here he will discover a complex corporate scam with unimaginably murky depths, and at the heart of it an evil, scheming intelligence and a deadly temptress whose greatest joy lies in human suffering and death.

HADES is a dark and atmospheric tale of obscene wealth and sadistic violence, opposed by one flawed but honorable man.

Genres: Mystery, Fiction, Thriller, Suspense, Detective, Procedural, Politics

360 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

A pseudonym used by David Handler with Peter Gethers

Reviews

[Jenna Walker]

This book was fun to read and well written. It had a few mistakes and bothered me that you had no idea why it was named Hades until over halfway through the book. I would read him again and i would recommend this book. there are some shocking things, some disgusting things, and somethings that just dont completely make sense right away. there is a mob and chinese. FBI and investors. it has it all. Along with twists and turns. A great book. A great twist. A great read.

[Kally Sheng · Rating 3 out of 5]

With language began all lies. - Pg. 23

The world might function in random and unpredictable ways, but within that disorder people managed to impose their own repetitive behavior. The world made no sense, but people did. - Pg. 67

When we suffer loss and pain, it makes us a different person. It’s like a physical wound… At some point it heals but your body is still different. Altered. Not necessarily worse, but still different. And at some point you accept the fact that this is your new body; you realize you can still run, maybe not so fast or as long, and you move on. It’s the same when we grieve, except no one can see the scar, not when is raw and not when it heals. But it changes you just as much, and the change is permanent. And at some point you accept the change and realize this is the new you. Emotionally battered and bruised and maybe even forever heartsick, but you move on. - Pg. 209

“There isn’t any truth, there’s only perception. It’s what people think is true that drives the world.” - Lincoln Berdon, Pg. 427

Surprisingly good!
First book by this author. Good plots and twists that were very attention engaging.

[Petre · Rating 3 out of 5]

My opinion on this book was totally dissuaded by Gideon and Icarus. It didnt follow the style of those two books which I found to be a let down. All three books are crime thrillers how ever this book simply follows a cop doing his job, where as the other two followed the chaos of people living their lives.

If i wasn't so distracted by the fact that this book wasn't similar to the others I think I would of enjoyed it more. Midas I think might be similar to this one so I will be prepared on that. It was written well, easy to follow but it didn't mess with your head like the other ones did.

All up, like the others it was a good read.

[Bradford D · Rating 2 out of 5]

Imagine the screenplay for an episode of Magnum PI or CSI Miami and you have the gist of this novel. Everyone falls into a specific category; they are either ultra-rich power brokers, lawmen that don't mind breaking the rules in order to do the job, super assassins trained from birth or political pricks. You immediately know how the story will progress because it follows the standard movie-of-the-week formula. It is fun as mindless drivel goes, just don't expect anything new here

[Trina Hibberd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Russell Andrews is one of the best 'who dunnit' authors. Fast moving, entertaining and guaranteed you won't want to put the book down until you've finished (though one struggles with turning the last page as you don't want to finish because it is so good)

[Brian O'Leary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good writing, but Andrews weakest effort. Too many characters that have nothing to do with anything, just adding useless steps.

[Jacqueline Weston · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written, reasonably paced, intriguing plot and learnt a little how hedge funds are managed. Would recommend.

[Janet Israel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent! I didn't realize this was a series, and now I have a new author.

[Harry Tucker · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great who done it with great characters and a superb plot.

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[Andrew Carter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the story, however, I did not expect it to evolve into a financial puzzle at the end.

[Asma · Rating 2 out of 5]

I honestly dont like how the storyline so i'll just give 2 stars

[Bob Box · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read in 2007. An intricately layered novel of suspense. One of my favorites that year.

[J.B. Siewers · Rating 2 out of 5]

The plot advanced at times with out any real connection. The characters were cookie cutter contrived and surprises were "not available in this edition". Somehow the book maintained a decent level of suspense (he shruggs). Nothing really learned nor were there any aha moments. There are to many other books out there that have the potential to be really good, or to expand your knowledge, to spend your time with this one.

[Hope · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book didn't live up to the first in the Justin Westwood series. I loved Aphrodite.
This book was not fast paced, was a bit confusing (hedge fund stuff) and I think I'm done reading about Justin Westwood.
The author's books Aphrodite and Gideon read like an action movie and were compelling.
I would skip this book and go for one of those.

[Joe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting story, plenty of violence & action mixed with an a well put together plot. I like this series with Justin Westwood & hope the author continues writing some more - always has an interesting subject matter.

[Kerry · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting opening-two seemingly unrelated events that come back later in the story. Complicated mystery. I learned about hedge funds. And that I have no interest in working on Wall Street.

[Richard Mulholland · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read, fun fast suspense.

[Laura (Kyahgirl) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like Justin Westwood and was happy to see him starring in another book. He reminds me of Harry Bosch and Dave Robicheaux rolled together.

[Diana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another murder mystery...fairly good

[Seth · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a very interesting book. I say must read.

[Crista · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really well written story by Russell Andrews. Well developed characters and enough going on to keep you interested the whole way through.

[Sally · Rating 3 out of 5]

A confused cop caper with copious characters including a millionairess, mobsters, Oriental assassins and hedge fund traders. Entertaining but not entirely coherent.

[Basia Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the plot twists and turns.