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Sentence Of Death
‘Well, gentlemen,’ she says, as she squints up at me in the harsh artificial light. ‘We have the body of a male, I’d guess aged between late forties and sixty, who has suffered fatal trauma as a result of being beaten with a blunt object. I’ll be able to tell you more when we get him onto the slab.’
Looking at the bloody, pulpy mess of skin, hair and threadbare clothes, I’m frankly amazed that she can tell us anything at all about the victim.
It’s July 2016 and Tyneside is basking in glorious summer weather. Recently divorced Olivia flies back to her home town for a much needed holiday and to attend Opera North’s acclaimed production of all four of Richard Wagner’s ‘Ring Cycle’ of operas, which are to be performed over six days at The Sage in Gateshead.
But, just as the international audience has arrived and the music festival is gathering momentum, the city is shocked by a brutal murder. Keen to close the investigation as quickly and quietly as possible, senior police officers convince themselves that they have their man. But ambitious, ex-Met Detective Sergeant Sam Snow is far from convinced.
When a second violent death occurs, the police investigation runs into a brick wall, until Olivia suggests a bizarre and disturbing theory. As the killings continue, it falls to Sam and Olivia to risk everything, in a desperate race to uncover the truth and to prevent further loss of life.
‘Sentence of Death’ is the first of a new, Tyneside based series of thrillers featuring Detective Sam Snow and psychologist Olivia Clavel.
Looking at the bloody, pulpy mess of skin, hair and threadbare clothes, I’m frankly amazed that she can tell us anything at all about the victim.
It’s July 2016 and Tyneside is basking in glorious summer weather. Recently divorced Olivia flies back to her home town for a much needed holiday and to attend Opera North’s acclaimed production of all four of Richard Wagner’s ‘Ring Cycle’ of operas, which are to be performed over six days at The Sage in Gateshead.
But, just as the international audience has arrived and the music festival is gathering momentum, the city is shocked by a brutal murder. Keen to close the investigation as quickly and quietly as possible, senior police officers convince themselves that they have their man. But ambitious, ex-Met Detective Sergeant Sam Snow is far from convinced.
When a second violent death occurs, the police investigation runs into a brick wall, until Olivia suggests a bizarre and disturbing theory. As the killings continue, it falls to Sam and Olivia to risk everything, in a desperate race to uncover the truth and to prevent further loss of life.
‘Sentence of Death’ is the first of a new, Tyneside based series of thrillers featuring Detective Sam Snow and psychologist Olivia Clavel.
297 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 27, 2018
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About the author
A.P. Martin
6 books51 followersOriginally from the North of England, since taking early retirement from my academic post, I’ve really enjoyed immersing myself in reading and writing. Essentially, I read purely for pleasure, and my single goal in writing is to produce books that people will thoroughly enjoy as a ‘cracking story.’
My first two novels are historical fiction, a genre which, in my view, almost always benefits from a close connection to something that actually happened. The inspiration for my first two books, Codename Lazarus and Spy Trap, came from little known, but truly incredible events from the Second World War. It gave me huge pleasure to adapt the courageous actions of two unsung heroes, into what, I hope, readers have experienced as exciting thrillers.
My third novel, Sentence of Death, represented an exciting new direction for me. It’s a crime thriller, set on Tyneside in the summer of 2016. Strangely, the basic framework for this book also comes from a real event in Gateshead at that time. I’ve always been a bit of a fan of crime fiction, and I hope that readers of this book agree that I’ve created an original plot for their entertainment.
I've just published my fourth book, 'Death of an Asylum Seeker,' which is the second in the Clavel & Snow thriller series.
I'm currently working on a third Second World War novel, featuring Bill Blake, John King and Professor Pym. As yet untitled, it once again takes a virtually unknown, but extremely important story of bravery, and adapts it into what I hope readers will find a thrilling adventure story.
Details of all my work and updates on my progress can be found on my website at www.apmartin.co.uk
There is also a facility on the website for you to send me a private message and to sign up for a quarterly newsletter. It would be great to hear from you, either via the website, or via GoodReads!
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June 6, 2019
I loved this book ! I have read the author's previous two novels both of which are WW2 spy novels and I really enjoyed them. This one goes in an entirely different direction, being a modern day crime novel set in the area I was born, Gateshead. I have never read a novel where the places are so familiar to me, it was fascinating , it almost made me feel I was in the story !
The novel introduces Detective Sam Snow, a young policeman who takes his responsibilities seriously and doesn't suffer fools gladly. He is very likeable! Olivia Clavel completes this unlikely but very entertaining team. Sam is tasked to solve a murder inquiry which starts off looking like a fairly straightforward case, but turns into anything but ! I hate to give away any of the plot in a review, suffice to say it is a clever, well paced thriller which kept my attention til the end ! I feel there is something for everyone in this new crime series and I am certainly looking forward to the next book.
For lovers of British crime novels and ones especially set in the North East it is a must read !
The novel introduces Detective Sam Snow, a young policeman who takes his responsibilities seriously and doesn't suffer fools gladly. He is very likeable! Olivia Clavel completes this unlikely but very entertaining team. Sam is tasked to solve a murder inquiry which starts off looking like a fairly straightforward case, but turns into anything but ! I hate to give away any of the plot in a review, suffice to say it is a clever, well paced thriller which kept my attention til the end ! I feel there is something for everyone in this new crime series and I am certainly looking forward to the next book.
For lovers of British crime novels and ones especially set in the North East it is a must read !
April 4, 2018
I am thrilled to have discovered this new Tyneside based Detective Thriller series ! Detective Sergeant Sam Snow sets about trying to solve an unusual set of murders when help comes from an unexpected source.I don't want to give away any clues but this fast paced and exciting story has a very clever plot and it kept me engrossed til the end. I have read other books in a different genre by this Author and I must say I think this is his best yet. Fans of good British Crime fiction will love this novel !
July 4, 2018
Book Reviewed by Clive on www.whisperingstories.com
I really enjoyed A.P. Martin’s two World War 2 spy novels which were based around regions and activities that do not often feature in literature. I was very interested when I heard that he had written a contemporary crime thriller but I was concerned that he would now be treading ground already covered by thousands of other writers. I had no need to be worried as A.P. has produced another very enjoyable book.
However, a fresh concern arose after I had completed it. I shall explain later.
The fictional storyline is based around the true life performances by Opera North of Wagner’s Ring Cycle in Gateshead in June 2016 which drew opera lovers from the UK and abroad. The tale starts with two such fans, psychologist Olivia and banker J.P. who meet while flying from Switzerland. Aged in their fifties they are respectively recently divorced and widowed, and the story is a gentle one of a developing friendship which suggests a future romance.
We then hear of the first murder at which time we meet our younger, overworked and unloved DS Sam Snow. Olivia subsequently becomes involved in the investigation and the story progresses.
As with his spy adventures A.P. Martin has filled this novel with plenty of detail about the Operas and life on Tyneside. The plot has been well crafted. There is never a dull moment and the story builds through various twists and turns to a dramatic climax. The action is described in the first person, alternating from the perspective of Olivia and Sam.
The police investigation is somewhat formulaic with the bungling senior officers desperate for quick results. As is often the case in modern police tales Sam, as the unpopular and unconventional junior officer, is portrayed as the only decent person in the force.
I appreciate classical music and although I am not a great opera fan the book fired up my imagination for Wagner and the Ring Cycle. Sentence of Death is a very good book. You will find it easy to read and you will be intrigued until the end. I have awarded four stars.
But, you ask, what about the concern that I mentioned above. My Kindle version was entitled simply Sentence of Death with no reference to this being one of a series. However, as you have probably already seen Amazon are selling the book as Sentence of Death (Clavel and Snow Crime Series Book 1). To date I have read three books by A.P. Martin, all original and all full of the unexpected. Can he keep that originality going with a series based around a middle class 50+ psychologist and a thirty something unconventional detective sergeant? We will have to see.
I really enjoyed A.P. Martin’s two World War 2 spy novels which were based around regions and activities that do not often feature in literature. I was very interested when I heard that he had written a contemporary crime thriller but I was concerned that he would now be treading ground already covered by thousands of other writers. I had no need to be worried as A.P. has produced another very enjoyable book.
However, a fresh concern arose after I had completed it. I shall explain later.
The fictional storyline is based around the true life performances by Opera North of Wagner’s Ring Cycle in Gateshead in June 2016 which drew opera lovers from the UK and abroad. The tale starts with two such fans, psychologist Olivia and banker J.P. who meet while flying from Switzerland. Aged in their fifties they are respectively recently divorced and widowed, and the story is a gentle one of a developing friendship which suggests a future romance.
We then hear of the first murder at which time we meet our younger, overworked and unloved DS Sam Snow. Olivia subsequently becomes involved in the investigation and the story progresses.
As with his spy adventures A.P. Martin has filled this novel with plenty of detail about the Operas and life on Tyneside. The plot has been well crafted. There is never a dull moment and the story builds through various twists and turns to a dramatic climax. The action is described in the first person, alternating from the perspective of Olivia and Sam.
The police investigation is somewhat formulaic with the bungling senior officers desperate for quick results. As is often the case in modern police tales Sam, as the unpopular and unconventional junior officer, is portrayed as the only decent person in the force.
I appreciate classical music and although I am not a great opera fan the book fired up my imagination for Wagner and the Ring Cycle. Sentence of Death is a very good book. You will find it easy to read and you will be intrigued until the end. I have awarded four stars.
But, you ask, what about the concern that I mentioned above. My Kindle version was entitled simply Sentence of Death with no reference to this being one of a series. However, as you have probably already seen Amazon are selling the book as Sentence of Death (Clavel and Snow Crime Series Book 1). To date I have read three books by A.P. Martin, all original and all full of the unexpected. Can he keep that originality going with a series based around a middle class 50+ psychologist and a thirty something unconventional detective sergeant? We will have to see.
April 2, 2018
Brilliant first crime thriller by A.P.Martin.
An interesting plot that kept my attention till the very end.
I sincerely hope that police detective Sam and Olivia are repreived in future books.
I for one will glady read it. Thoroughly recommended.
An interesting plot that kept my attention till the very end.
I sincerely hope that police detective Sam and Olivia are repreived in future books.
I for one will glady read it. Thoroughly recommended.
May 4, 2018
Having read Spy Trap by this author I was very intrigued at this new turn of direction towards crime writing and well it is a cracking story. Set in Gateshead there is quite a bit of wicked banter between the ranks that makes it very entertaining. Detective Sam Snow is not a bloke that will bow to majority rule when it comes to investigating a case or taking the easy way to get a case fast tracked and closed. He believes in gut instinct and evidence. When psychologist Olivia Clavel arrives she completes this new and extremely likable duo.
What begins as a random over kill of an unfortunate homeless man soon develops into the question of where will this potential serial killer strike again and what could possibly link the deaths of these people. Well get belted in because this is an all action read. I won’t give away any of the plot except to say it is a brilliant story line with a rather clever murderer. This story really gets into the twisted mind of the killer with more than a glimpse of what makes someone like this tick. Nothing is random so what can seem like chaos at first glance has had every detail planned and executed to perfection.
The whole story has a good solid pace with it from the start but boy does it get faster in those last few chapters. I am very sure that this book will absolutely delight any Northern crime lovers and people local to the area. For me I was drawn to Sam and Olivia and the relationship they had, which at times made me cringe and laugh. This is a duo that I couldn’t help taking to. I really hope will come back for a second very soon.
What begins as a random over kill of an unfortunate homeless man soon develops into the question of where will this potential serial killer strike again and what could possibly link the deaths of these people. Well get belted in because this is an all action read. I won’t give away any of the plot except to say it is a brilliant story line with a rather clever murderer. This story really gets into the twisted mind of the killer with more than a glimpse of what makes someone like this tick. Nothing is random so what can seem like chaos at first glance has had every detail planned and executed to perfection.
The whole story has a good solid pace with it from the start but boy does it get faster in those last few chapters. I am very sure that this book will absolutely delight any Northern crime lovers and people local to the area. For me I was drawn to Sam and Olivia and the relationship they had, which at times made me cringe and laugh. This is a duo that I couldn’t help taking to. I really hope will come back for a second very soon.
August 24, 2018
I have read and reviewed Codename Lazarus and Spy Trap by AP Martin, both of them great books, focussing on historical aspects of WW2. Sentence of Death is a considerable shift into a new genre and I was very interested to see how AP would cope with the new challenges such a change would present. I have to say he did a masterful job. I loved that, as with his other books, he did his research - into location, setting, police procedures, and myriads of other little details that have to be absolutely right. The overall feel of this book is authentic and it is, therefore, a convincing crime thriller.
The opening chapters offer a somewhat quiet, though interesting, ground-setting and an introduction to the principal characters who seem to talk a lot about Wagner’s operas. The book jumps forward, however, during Olivia’s lunch with Caroline’s reporter daughter, and leaps into the stratosphere when we are suddenly made aware of why the author had been focussing so much on Wagner’s Ring Cycle. His use of the Ring as impetus for the killer’s MO is brilliantly creative. I loved it. These operas feature strongly throughout the book and I have to say, my interest in them has definitely been piqued. I found myself surfing the net to find out more about them.
An unusual feature of the book is the author’s use of multiple first person viewpoints. This is a difficult technique to handle but Martin makes an excellent job of it. I often come across reviewers who complain about ‘head-hopping’ or ‘shifting points of view’. They claim to be confused by that. I get rather irritated by that. Either they are not paying attention or just want people to know how aware they are of literary techniques. More and more modern writers, however, couldn’t care less about POVs so long as the reader is fed all the information they need and able to involve themselves more deeply with the characters. It may be that AP Martin might have to face such complaints in future reviews. I would urge him to ignore them. I loved getting into three heads.
Sentence of Death is an excellent debut mystery thriller. It is a fast read, intelligently written, with great characters, authentic locales, and the awe-inspiring grandeur of Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen an ever-present influence on the story’s action. Great stuff. Well worth a read.
The opening chapters offer a somewhat quiet, though interesting, ground-setting and an introduction to the principal characters who seem to talk a lot about Wagner’s operas. The book jumps forward, however, during Olivia’s lunch with Caroline’s reporter daughter, and leaps into the stratosphere when we are suddenly made aware of why the author had been focussing so much on Wagner’s Ring Cycle. His use of the Ring as impetus for the killer’s MO is brilliantly creative. I loved it. These operas feature strongly throughout the book and I have to say, my interest in them has definitely been piqued. I found myself surfing the net to find out more about them.
An unusual feature of the book is the author’s use of multiple first person viewpoints. This is a difficult technique to handle but Martin makes an excellent job of it. I often come across reviewers who complain about ‘head-hopping’ or ‘shifting points of view’. They claim to be confused by that. I get rather irritated by that. Either they are not paying attention or just want people to know how aware they are of literary techniques. More and more modern writers, however, couldn’t care less about POVs so long as the reader is fed all the information they need and able to involve themselves more deeply with the characters. It may be that AP Martin might have to face such complaints in future reviews. I would urge him to ignore them. I loved getting into three heads.
Sentence of Death is an excellent debut mystery thriller. It is a fast read, intelligently written, with great characters, authentic locales, and the awe-inspiring grandeur of Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen an ever-present influence on the story’s action. Great stuff. Well worth a read.
August 14, 2018
Excellent
Never heard of the author before but it was recommended to me. Totally enjoyed this gripping novel and will be looking for more of the authors work. Great book
Never heard of the author before but it was recommended to me. Totally enjoyed this gripping novel and will be looking for more of the authors work. Great book
June 13, 2019
Bit slow to gey started but got me hooked!
October 23, 2019
Brilliant first crime novel. Very unique and original plot with great characters. Already reading the second book in the series and hoping A.P. continues this refreshing new series.
June 28, 2018
Great book!
This was a fast pasted, well written book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I will be looking for more books by this author.
This was a fast pasted, well written book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I will be looking for more books by this author.
September 13, 2018
First class novel . After reading authors previous 2 novels dealing with WW2 espionage this was a very different experience but enjoyed immensely . I recommend highly reading all of AP Martins books .
March 11, 2019
First of all, thank you to Jean for suggesting I read this book and I did enjoy parts of it and I’m sorry I didn’t enjoy it enough to give a higher rating! I really enjoyed the setting in Newcastle, a city I know quite well. I liked the fact that much of it took place around The Sage which is a very impressive building. I also thought DS Sam Snow was immensely likeable and he was one of the characters I felt was most authentic. He definitely came alive on the page!
Another central character was Olivia who worked in Switzerland but who grew up in Newcastle and still has a sister that lives there. On a plane from Switzerland to visit her sister she met John Paul or JP. They realised they were both going to see performances of Wagner’s The Ring at The Sage and JP persuaded her to go to a discussion group of Wagner fans prior to the performances. As I know very little about Wagner I can’t say I enjoyed the discussions very much much nor the characters who discussed The Ring.
A series of gruesome murders occurred after each performance and Olivia came to suspect the murders were linked to The Ring. I felt the plot was somewhat implausible and some of the action seemed very far fetched and unlikely. I also realised very early on who the killer was as it seemed so obvious which always removes a level of enjoyment for me. Having said that I might read more of Sam Snow if there are any further instalments.
Another central character was Olivia who worked in Switzerland but who grew up in Newcastle and still has a sister that lives there. On a plane from Switzerland to visit her sister she met John Paul or JP. They realised they were both going to see performances of Wagner’s The Ring at The Sage and JP persuaded her to go to a discussion group of Wagner fans prior to the performances. As I know very little about Wagner I can’t say I enjoyed the discussions very much much nor the characters who discussed The Ring.
A series of gruesome murders occurred after each performance and Olivia came to suspect the murders were linked to The Ring. I felt the plot was somewhat implausible and some of the action seemed very far fetched and unlikely. I also realised very early on who the killer was as it seemed so obvious which always removes a level of enjoyment for me. Having said that I might read more of Sam Snow if there are any further instalments.
June 16, 2018
Sentence of Death is one of this month’s read at the Kindle English Mystery Club. There is a serial killer on the loose in Gateshead and he has a mission. The deaths are connected to a showing of the opera Ring Cycle that is occurring at The Sage. Detective Sam Snow is in charge of the case. Olivia is a recently divorced psychologist, who has come to Gateshead to see the opera when she becomes involved in tracking the killer. The best part is the weaving of the opera and the killings in the story. I thought the killer was somewhat obvious rather early on but overall I did enjoy read this.
May 14, 2018
Fantastic thriller linked to the opera "The Ring Cycle" by Wagner. The story is told from both main characters POV - I loved cool DC Sam and Olivia is great and strong heroine as well. Thrilling and exciting story, couldn't put the book down and am already looking forward to the second book featuring these two :-)
March 14, 2019
Sentence of Death is the first in a planned series of novels featuring policeman Snow and amateur psychologist Clavel. It's very good. For all the conceived complexities of the plot (the murders are linked to Wagner's Ring Cycle), Sentence of Death is actually quite straightforward with the police procedural aspects expertly handled.
With its North East England setting, the novel is particularly attractive to me since I'm familiar with so many of the locations. The Hitchcockian type climax takes place at a Tyneside icon, rather like the great director's movies Saboteur and North by Northwest.
The main characters are very interesting and well-drawn and there's even a nasty superior to Sergeant Snow to add spice to the proceedings.
A very good detective story. I look forward to the next.
David Lowther. Author of The Blue Pencil, Liberating Belsen, Two Families at War and The Summer of '39, all published by Sacristy Press.
A very good detective story. I look forward to the next.
With its North East England setting, the novel is particularly attractive to me since I'm familiar with so many of the locations. The Hitchcockian type climax takes place at a Tyneside icon, rather like the great director's movies Saboteur and North by Northwest.
The main characters are very interesting and well-drawn and there's even a nasty superior to Sergeant Snow to add spice to the proceedings.
A very good detective story. I look forward to the next.
David Lowther. Author of The Blue Pencil, Liberating Belsen, Two Families at War and The Summer of '39, all published by Sacristy Press.
A very good detective story. I look forward to the next.
July 27, 2018
I really enjoyed this. I love the two main characters. Detective Sergeant Sam Snow and psychologist Olivia Clavel seem an unlikely duo but turn out to be great together.
There is a lot going on to keep the reader turning the pages. I also learnt things about opera I didn't know.
Can Sam and Olivia discover the truth as the deaths mount? Lots of action, fast moving this is the start of a promising new series. I can't wait for more.
There is a lot going on to keep the reader turning the pages. I also learnt things about opera I didn't know.
Can Sam and Olivia discover the truth as the deaths mount? Lots of action, fast moving this is the start of a promising new series. I can't wait for more.
February 12, 2019
I read this book on the recommendation of another Goodreads reader (thank you Jean.)
Well written, great descriptive passages & an intriguing story around the setting of Wagner's Ring Cycle. The main characters come to life & I would love to see all of them progress in further books in this series.
Well written, great descriptive passages & an intriguing story around the setting of Wagner's Ring Cycle. The main characters come to life & I would love to see all of them progress in further books in this series.
October 30, 2018
Great Story
A really good first foray into crime thrillers. Living in Low Fell I particularly enjoyed reading the book and knowing all the locations. Please consider writing more and keep them based in the same location.
A really good first foray into crime thrillers. Living in Low Fell I particularly enjoyed reading the book and knowing all the locations. Please consider writing more and keep them based in the same location.
April 7, 2019
I am a sucker for books set in the North East and this one did not disappoint. Detective Sergeant Sam Snow is presented with a series of murders which at first seem unrelated, but a tip from a civilian suggested they might be linked in a bizarrely unusual way. Throw in an obstructive, dinosaur of a boss and you have a rattling good tale. All is resolved in the end but with enough twists and turns you keep you engaged to the end. I shall read more of this author.
June 27, 2018
Being a big fan of the L J Ross crime novels set in the north east, I was keen to give this new series a try. Sam Snow is a detective charged with solving a series of murders. Olivia Clavel is a doctor of psychology visiting the UK from Switzerland to watch a series of operas being performed over the course of a week. Can they work together to bring the perpetrator to justice? Whilst the plot rattles along and the murders mount up, there were two things that really prevented me from loving this book. The first was the first person narrative style which I found unconvincing and unrealistic in places. The second was the predictability of the outcome. All in all, I was hoping for more.
February 2, 2019
A page turner to rival all page turners
An exciting story of a psychological disturbed serial killer with what appears to be two stories finally blending to one.
An exciting story of a psychological disturbed serial killer with what appears to be two stories finally blending to one.
June 2, 2020
"Elementary"
There wasn't a lot of deduction required to work out who did it. The grandiose opera backdrop might lift things for some readers but nothing really worked for me with the main characters. Clavel and Snow are as mismatched a pair as I've come across. Not for me.
There wasn't a lot of deduction required to work out who did it. The grandiose opera backdrop might lift things for some readers but nothing really worked for me with the main characters. Clavel and Snow are as mismatched a pair as I've come across. Not for me.
July 9, 2018
Very good murder mystery with the right amount of action and a good twist at the end!
April 18, 2019
A very good read
This book was recommended as a very good story, and it was! Written by placing two of the characters in first person mode was unusual but absolutely brilliant. A very plausible tale set in Newcastle and using Wagner's opera as the basis of the plot.
This book was recommended as a very good story, and it was! Written by placing two of the characters in first person mode was unusual but absolutely brilliant. A very plausible tale set in Newcastle and using Wagner's opera as the basis of the plot.
April 19, 2019
Sentence of death Clavel And Snow crime series
Four stars definitely for this book enjoyed the story line from start to finish good how he managed to get Clavel and Snow involved together can't wait for next instalment
Four stars definitely for this book enjoyed the story line from start to finish good how he managed to get Clavel and Snow involved together can't wait for next instalment
June 15, 2018
It took me a while to get into this one and to be honest I nearly gave up on it a couple of times. Glad I carried on though as I enjoyed it, even though I guessed the villain of the piece early on.
August 16, 2018
An enjoyable read
This is a very easy to read book that does hold the readers attention and make it difficult to put down for long.
The characters are strong and it’s easy to follow who is who and their role.
I’m not usually any good at working out who done it but have to confess that I was pretty certain after the second murder onwards, but still enjoyed the book anyway.
I will look to read other books with interest to see how the characters develop over time.
This is a very easy to read book that does hold the readers attention and make it difficult to put down for long.
The characters are strong and it’s easy to follow who is who and their role.
I’m not usually any good at working out who done it but have to confess that I was pretty certain after the second murder onwards, but still enjoyed the book anyway.
I will look to read other books with interest to see how the characters develop over time.
May 12, 2021
This was the first time I have read any A P Martin and enjoyed it I really enjoyed this but had worked out killer before the end. Although I will read more from this author.
My favourite , at the moment, has to be L J Ross I've am reading his latest book which is really good
My favourite , at the moment, has to be L J Ross I've am reading his latest book which is really good
November 17, 2020
This was a well-written police procedure story. Not sure if a character like Olivia would have become an advisory, but hey its only a story. The plot was strong and certainly unique . I loved the opinions and some insight to The Ring Cycle ,even although I am not Wagner fan...quite instructive. The setting in Newcastle was very comfortable for anyone familiar with the city. Any criticism ? Well It's almost a given in crime novels that a superior officer is totally incompetent. So is a tad samey.. This was a very good stand alone read , but as part of a series it would be good to see the characters developing.
May 17, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. Having read the author's previous two books, I thought I would try this one. I wasn't disappointed. The characters were very believable and I liked the humour and interaction between the two. The pace was good and the dialogue kept me hooked throughout. Looking forward to the next one.
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