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Reckless Obsession
When DCI Flood’s wife is murdered in a hit-and-run attack by a vengeful gang, his life is torn apart. The police fail to discover the perpetrators. Two years later, the investigation is relegated to a cold case. Flood becomes obsessed, spending all his spare time hunting his wife’s killers, alienating friends and family.
After witnessing another shocking murder, he is plunged into the menacing world of organised crime. His investigations unearth startling similarities to the cold case, which puts his life in danger.
‘Twists and turns fill every page. There is plenty of mystery to keep a reader enthralled. A well-plotted, pacy thriller.’ The Wishing Shelf.
'The author has a real talent for creating characters you can believe in and Andy Flood is one of his best.
Top-class plotting and a real feel for what modern policing is like.' The Bookbag.
After witnessing another shocking murder, he is plunged into the menacing world of organised crime. His investigations unearth startling similarities to the cold case, which puts his life in danger.
‘Twists and turns fill every page. There is plenty of mystery to keep a reader enthralled. A well-plotted, pacy thriller.’ The Wishing Shelf.
'The author has a real talent for creating characters you can believe in and Andy Flood is one of his best.
Top-class plotting and a real feel for what modern policing is like.' The Bookbag.
271 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 16, 2018
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About the author
Dai Henley
8 books7 followersAfter selling my business I decided to write to keep the brain churning. Become passionate about it now. Can't believe it took me so long. Especially since my mum was an avid Agatha Christie fan - she had every one of her books neatly stacked on the groaning shelves.
I've always been interested in crime. Nearly joined the police force after I left college.
I've always been interested in crime. Nearly joined the police force after I left college.
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November 8, 2018
I found the treatment of the plot rather superficial. For me the range and depth of the enquiry was worth two separate books. Therefore although the story drips with tension and is well written the element of craft in plot creation and revelation were not quite there.
There is little made of obsession other than a DCI who works long hours, neglects his family and quietly revisits a cold case he’s recreated at home.
If his investigation into his wife’s murder was continuing it was at odds with his description as a genius detective. Surely he would have sufficient experience to realise the case needed a break that would not come from just staring at the notes each and every night. So the premise was not sold to me.
His fall from grace was also unbelievable and smacks of everything that is summed up by the phrase bent coppers. Flood shows poor judgement and in fact his character flaws seem to preclude him from working within any professional field of integrity. Not an ideal witness or senior officer.
The deal to get evidence using an undercover cop does not play out well. Large holes in the plotting and with little chance of success for the people involved.
I feel it is a book not honed and finished well. Full of great ideas and original concepts within the genre but not brought to fruition.
I was not fully sold of the characters, again not fully formed and too many inconsistencies.
The gang only seems to have three members, one vehicle which they keep. Surely, nick a car and torch it usually works for a reason.
I found the reference to the trial an addition suitable for a separate novel and an irrelevance to this story.
I’m sorry even ordering my review thoughts has cost another star, lost from its praise.
A novel full of good ideas released before it was done like a cake not baked and removed from the oven too soon. All the ingredients but lacking style, appeal and that desire for another slice.
There is little made of obsession other than a DCI who works long hours, neglects his family and quietly revisits a cold case he’s recreated at home.
If his investigation into his wife’s murder was continuing it was at odds with his description as a genius detective. Surely he would have sufficient experience to realise the case needed a break that would not come from just staring at the notes each and every night. So the premise was not sold to me.
His fall from grace was also unbelievable and smacks of everything that is summed up by the phrase bent coppers. Flood shows poor judgement and in fact his character flaws seem to preclude him from working within any professional field of integrity. Not an ideal witness or senior officer.
The deal to get evidence using an undercover cop does not play out well. Large holes in the plotting and with little chance of success for the people involved.
I feel it is a book not honed and finished well. Full of great ideas and original concepts within the genre but not brought to fruition.
I was not fully sold of the characters, again not fully formed and too many inconsistencies.
The gang only seems to have three members, one vehicle which they keep. Surely, nick a car and torch it usually works for a reason.
I found the reference to the trial an addition suitable for a separate novel and an irrelevance to this story.
I’m sorry even ordering my review thoughts has cost another star, lost from its praise.
A novel full of good ideas released before it was done like a cake not baked and removed from the oven too soon. All the ingredients but lacking style, appeal and that desire for another slice.
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March 26, 2018
Combines the intrigue of following a murder investigation with action and a courtroom drama beautifully, giving more insight into proceedings and following the main theme of obsession brilliantly - both the positives and negatives explored.
December 18, 2020
How far would you go to discover how your wife died?
October 14, 2018
This is an very enjoyable fast paced thriller by Dai Henley you will truly feel for the main caracters loss of his wife. Detective Chief Inspector Andy Flood is laser focused on finding his wife's killer at all cost, he will draw you into the fight for the truth and justice for the mother of his children. The road for the truth will take him down a winding path of gangsters, thugs and murders and at last a new love. This book will keep you reading late into the nigh. This is book 2 in the DCI Flood trilogy. #NetGalley #Amazon #Goodreads #Bookbub
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