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Detective Rachel Prince #2
Now She's Gone
She took a mouthful of the sweet liquid and started to feel a pounding in her head. Arms went around her waist and she was half lifted and half pulled. The last thing she was aware of was her head hitting a step…
Sixteen-year-old Emily had everything to live for. A bright, beautiful teenager with a promising future ahead of her. But in one night her life is cut short. The police say it’s an accident. But her parents think she was murdered.
When Detective Rachel Prince is called in to investigate the shocking death at the height of the Edinburgh festival, her instincts tell her that things are not as they first appear. Something is very wrong.
As the case takes an unexpected turn, Rachel discovers a chilling link with the suspicious death of another international student, who stayed in the same house as Emily two years before.
Just as Rachel finds herself on the hunt for a serial killer, a painful relationship from her own past catches up with her. And Rachel must decide what is more important – catching the killer or keeping her own secrets?
A breath-taking, tense roller-coaster crime thriller featuring unforgettable series detective Rachel Prince. Now She’s Gone is perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Peter James and Karin Slaughter.
What readers are saying about the Detective Rachel Prince series:
‘I was hooked from page one and couldn’t put it down until I’d reached the end. The twists and turns just keep coming… will have you gasping in surprise.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘I held my breath all the way through, wanting, yet not wanting to know the outcome. Spectacular read.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘One of the BEST police procedural thrillers that I have read lately. From the start to the finish, it gripped and held me tight... I can't wait to see more of Rachel Prince.’ The Book Nurse, 5 stars
‘Had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Jam packed with twists and turns… If you love crime and are as addicted to police procedurals as I am you will love this book!!!’Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘Captivated from the first page… plenty of twists and turns… dramatic, stomach wrenching… This book was an awesome start to a new series, I can’t wait for the next instalment!’ Bonnie’s Book Talk
‘Omg what a read… I had a few ideas as to what happened... But nothing prepared me for that. Wow. I was shocked. 5 stars! Highly recommended.’ Sue Wallace Site, 5 stars
‘A compelling thriller, absorbing, dramatic and full of action… unexpected twists which kept me guessing till the end. ’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘Fabulous, intriguing and thrilling! I couldn’t wait to find out the conclusion of this story! The plot kept me twisting and turning trying to figure out the real culprit! I enjoyed it a lot. Looking forward to reading more about Detective Prince.
Sixteen-year-old Emily had everything to live for. A bright, beautiful teenager with a promising future ahead of her. But in one night her life is cut short. The police say it’s an accident. But her parents think she was murdered.
When Detective Rachel Prince is called in to investigate the shocking death at the height of the Edinburgh festival, her instincts tell her that things are not as they first appear. Something is very wrong.
As the case takes an unexpected turn, Rachel discovers a chilling link with the suspicious death of another international student, who stayed in the same house as Emily two years before.
Just as Rachel finds herself on the hunt for a serial killer, a painful relationship from her own past catches up with her. And Rachel must decide what is more important – catching the killer or keeping her own secrets?
A breath-taking, tense roller-coaster crime thriller featuring unforgettable series detective Rachel Prince. Now She’s Gone is perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Peter James and Karin Slaughter.
What readers are saying about the Detective Rachel Prince series:
‘I was hooked from page one and couldn’t put it down until I’d reached the end. The twists and turns just keep coming… will have you gasping in surprise.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘I held my breath all the way through, wanting, yet not wanting to know the outcome. Spectacular read.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘One of the BEST police procedural thrillers that I have read lately. From the start to the finish, it gripped and held me tight... I can't wait to see more of Rachel Prince.’ The Book Nurse, 5 stars
‘Had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Jam packed with twists and turns… If you love crime and are as addicted to police procedurals as I am you will love this book!!!’Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘Captivated from the first page… plenty of twists and turns… dramatic, stomach wrenching… This book was an awesome start to a new series, I can’t wait for the next instalment!’ Bonnie’s Book Talk
‘Omg what a read… I had a few ideas as to what happened... But nothing prepared me for that. Wow. I was shocked. 5 stars! Highly recommended.’ Sue Wallace Site, 5 stars
‘A compelling thriller, absorbing, dramatic and full of action… unexpected twists which kept me guessing till the end. ’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘Fabulous, intriguing and thrilling! I couldn’t wait to find out the conclusion of this story! The plot kept me twisting and turning trying to figure out the real culprit! I enjoyed it a lot. Looking forward to reading more about Detective Prince.
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First published May 31, 2018
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About the author
Alison James
18 books355 followersI was born in the Cotswolds but spent most of my formative years abroad. I studied languages at Oxford, then became a journalist and author, returning to university after my two children to take a law degree. After a three-year stint as a criminal paralegal, I worked as a commercial copywriter and then a TV storyliner, before coming full circle to write fiction again.
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June 5, 2018
4 Strong Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟
This was a strong perfectly paste police procedural... this is the second book in the Rachel Prince series and I thoroughly enjoyed it from cover to cover....
Rachel is an International Liaison Officer, and her cases take her far and wide... A 16-year-old girl is murdered in Scotland... so Rachel and her partner Mark brickall Head up there to see what’s going on (not sure if it’s up or not, my UK geography is lacking)... as things get uncovered Rachel believes this case is tied to another one... and things take her places she’s not quite yet ready to go....
Rachel was a wonderful female protagonist... she had a sense of humor and a bit of a softer side and I appreciated that... there is a little something going on between Mark and her and I’m curious to see where that goes in future books... I thought this was all very well paced and I liked how the clues stacked up.... my only question is... when does book 3 come out?
Recommend to fans of the police procedural with a strong female detective...
*** many thanks to Bookouture and Net Galley for my copy of this book ***
This was a strong perfectly paste police procedural... this is the second book in the Rachel Prince series and I thoroughly enjoyed it from cover to cover....
Rachel is an International Liaison Officer, and her cases take her far and wide... A 16-year-old girl is murdered in Scotland... so Rachel and her partner Mark brickall Head up there to see what’s going on (not sure if it’s up or not, my UK geography is lacking)... as things get uncovered Rachel believes this case is tied to another one... and things take her places she’s not quite yet ready to go....
Rachel was a wonderful female protagonist... she had a sense of humor and a bit of a softer side and I appreciated that... there is a little something going on between Mark and her and I’m curious to see where that goes in future books... I thought this was all very well paced and I liked how the clues stacked up.... my only question is... when does book 3 come out?
Recommend to fans of the police procedural with a strong female detective...
*** many thanks to Bookouture and Net Galley for my copy of this book ***
May 17, 2018
In this, the second in the Rachel Prince series, Rachel and Brickall are sent to Edinburgh to investigate what initially appears to be a tragic accident involving a 17 year old Dutch girl. But it’s only a matter of chapters before Rachel learns of a similar “accident” involving a French teenager.
James gets the atmosphere spot on. The dialog at times requires phonetics to understand.
Just as I was thinking Rachel isn’t one of those detectives that’s all messed up, we learn something about her past.
This is a well done police procedural. It’s got a nice steady pace and a cast of characters that I really liked. I continue to enjoy the banter between Brickall and Prince and the question as to what exactly Brickall feels for her. And yes, I could see who the bad guy was early on, but that didn’t dampen my enthusiasm for the story. I’ve added James to the list of those authors whose work I will be continuing to seek out.
My thanks to netgalley and Bookouture for an advance copy of this book.
May 31, 2018
Chilling prologue that captured my attention!
This is book two in the Inspector/Detective Rachel Prince series. She is an international liaison officer in London. She is sent to Edinburgh to investigate the suspicious death of Emily van Meijer , a student visiting the popular Fringe Festival. She is working the case with her Detective Sergeant, Mark Brickall (who may be sweet on her). Loved their dynamics!
This was a solid crime police procedural that was both intriguing and had me invested in the outcome. I felt that Detective Prince was authentic, strong, and definitely had a snarky sense of humor that I enjoyed. While she is a serious character, her softer side along with her flaws made her seem even more likable.
The mystery unraveled with a steady pace and included some other tidbits along the way. We learn about a secret from Prince’s past and she has a bit of a steamy encounter and reminds herself to “get a bloody grip”. I just loved her character!
This was a fast read for me with plenty of page turning action! Loved getting to know Detective Prince. Book Three please!
Thanks to Bookouture for my ARC. Happy Publication Day! 5/31/18
May 12, 2018
Now She’s Gone by Alison James is the second book in the Detective Rachel Prince police procedural series. What I’ve come to expect from this author is a very intense case and this installment was no exception with murder and molestation involved.
With the death of a sixteen year old Rachel gets the call to head out and look further into the case to make sure it is being handled correctly. As Rachel digs further she starts to believe Emily’s death may be connected to another in the past and the clues begin to lead to even darker events than she ever could have imagined.
With this book it was easy to remember exactly why I enjoyed the first when it didn’t take long at all to become comfortable with Rachel yet again. If looking for hard hitting female lead in this type of story Rachel certainly qualifies and the cases in the series are those to make a reader take notice and really become invested in the outcome.
On the not so positive side though with this one there are some things going on in the story in which had my thought process going to the place where I think things end up a little to convenient with some details. I don’t want to be too specific but certain things just didn’t see that realistic to me in the story leaving me to rate this installment at 3.5 stars but with intense cases and a likable detective I will be back for more.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
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With the death of a sixteen year old Rachel gets the call to head out and look further into the case to make sure it is being handled correctly. As Rachel digs further she starts to believe Emily’s death may be connected to another in the past and the clues begin to lead to even darker events than she ever could have imagined.
With this book it was easy to remember exactly why I enjoyed the first when it didn’t take long at all to become comfortable with Rachel yet again. If looking for hard hitting female lead in this type of story Rachel certainly qualifies and the cases in the series are those to make a reader take notice and really become invested in the outcome.
On the not so positive side though with this one there are some things going on in the story in which had my thought process going to the place where I think things end up a little to convenient with some details. I don’t want to be too specific but certain things just didn’t see that realistic to me in the story leaving me to rate this installment at 3.5 stars but with intense cases and a likable detective I will be back for more.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
For more reviews please visit https://carriesbookreviews.com/
September 14, 2018
I have read book one in this series and enjoyed it. Book 2 was so intense.
It seems the more we get to know Rachel the DI the more I learn about her secret past which is just as thrilling as this crime story she’s investigating.
Two years ago there was a similar murder of a young girl like this and the more the crime is followed the more it looks like it’s leading to a serial killer.
I love how the author not only leads us in the plot itself but the personal secrets surrounding Rachel.
It definitely kept me on my toes today.
Thanks to Bookoutour and Net galley
June 4, 2018
4☆ A Gripping Crime Fiction
This is the second instalment in the Detective Rachel Prince series.
Now She's Gone by Alison James is a good paced police procedural. It was gripping and suspenseful.
Rachel is an international liaison officer. When she investigates a 16year girl who has been murdered she doesn't quiet expect to find a link.
I really liked Rachel. She is strong, determined, and dedicated and gets results.
Overall I really enjoyed Now She's Gone.
The characterisation was strong, and Alison created a compelling and addictive plot.
The pace was perfect and had just the right amount of twists.
I am certainly looking forward to reading The next instalment.
If you enjoy crime fiction then you will enjoy this one!
Thank you to Bookouture for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
My Review is also on my Blog Website:-
https://dashfan81.blogspot.com/2018/0...
This is the second instalment in the Detective Rachel Prince series.
Now She's Gone by Alison James is a good paced police procedural. It was gripping and suspenseful.
Rachel is an international liaison officer. When she investigates a 16year girl who has been murdered she doesn't quiet expect to find a link.
I really liked Rachel. She is strong, determined, and dedicated and gets results.
Overall I really enjoyed Now She's Gone.
The characterisation was strong, and Alison created a compelling and addictive plot.
The pace was perfect and had just the right amount of twists.
I am certainly looking forward to reading The next instalment.
If you enjoy crime fiction then you will enjoy this one!
Thank you to Bookouture for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
My Review is also on my Blog Website:-
https://dashfan81.blogspot.com/2018/0...
September 13, 2018
4.5
Now She’s Gone is the second book in the Rachel Prince series and is as intense, gripping and twisty as the first one.
This time the mysterious death of Emily van Meijer, a Dutch tourist, takes Detective Prince and Mark Brickall to Edinburgh, Scotland. The 16 year old’s death is ruled as accidental but as the detectives dig deeper they find clues which lead them to suspect foul play.
Then, they find out that another tourist has died under similar circumstances two years previously…
Are the two murders connected? Is there a serial killer targeting the young tourists? Or is there a more sinister motive behind these seemingly senseless killings?
I really enjoyed this fast-paced thriller and can’t wait to read the third book in the series.
Now She’s Gone is the second book in the Rachel Prince series and is as intense, gripping and twisty as the first one.
This time the mysterious death of Emily van Meijer, a Dutch tourist, takes Detective Prince and Mark Brickall to Edinburgh, Scotland. The 16 year old’s death is ruled as accidental but as the detectives dig deeper they find clues which lead them to suspect foul play.
Then, they find out that another tourist has died under similar circumstances two years previously…
Are the two murders connected? Is there a serial killer targeting the young tourists? Or is there a more sinister motive behind these seemingly senseless killings?
I really enjoyed this fast-paced thriller and can’t wait to read the third book in the series.
May 24, 2018
The wealthy and influential father of a recent accident victim from an Edinburgh festival was sure sixteen-year-old Emily’s death wasn’t an accident. Detective Rachel Prince of London police was sent to Edinburgh to check it out, along with her partner, Detective Mark Brickall. But after the initial interviews, Rachel’s gut instinct told her that there was something very wrong with the verdict of accidental death. And she was determined to discover the answers.
As the investigation deepened, Rachel was shocked to find another student had died in suspicious circumstances two years prior – they had both been staying in the same house during the festival, but two years apart. What was going on? Were young people – teenagers – being targeted? Or was it just coincidence?
With Rachel’s long ago past suddenly on her doorstep, and a colleague giving her attention she wasn’t sure she wanted, Rachel’s plate felt overloaded. Keeping the strands in the right order in her mind were proving to be a challenge. But she knew she was on the right track…
Now She’s Gone is #2 in the Detective Rachel Prince series by author Alison James, and just as intense and gripping as the first. From the very first page the pace was electric; the tension palpable and the plot brilliantly done. I’ll be keeping my eye out for #3 in the series – Alison James is a thriller writer to watch IMO. Highly recommended.
With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my digital ARC to read and review.
As the investigation deepened, Rachel was shocked to find another student had died in suspicious circumstances two years prior – they had both been staying in the same house during the festival, but two years apart. What was going on? Were young people – teenagers – being targeted? Or was it just coincidence?
With Rachel’s long ago past suddenly on her doorstep, and a colleague giving her attention she wasn’t sure she wanted, Rachel’s plate felt overloaded. Keeping the strands in the right order in her mind were proving to be a challenge. But she knew she was on the right track…
Now She’s Gone is #2 in the Detective Rachel Prince series by author Alison James, and just as intense and gripping as the first. From the very first page the pace was electric; the tension palpable and the plot brilliantly done. I’ll be keeping my eye out for #3 in the series – Alison James is a thriller writer to watch IMO. Highly recommended.
With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my digital ARC to read and review.
May 25, 2018
Now She's Gone by Alison James is book 2 in the Detective Rachel Prince series. I absolutely loved book 1 so I was excited to receive the second book. And it was just as good.
In this book Rachel and her partner DS Mark Bricknall travel to Edinburgh to look into the case of a 16 year old girl whose death has been ruled an accident. Her father has asked them to take a closer look as he believes that his daughter was murdered. On their arrival Rachel and Mark discover that there was another similar death 2 years before. Their investigation takes them into the dark, hidden side of the cities nightlife where nobody is who they seem.
While all of this is going on Rachel is coming to terms with a part of her past that has resurfaces, which will change her life forever.
This is an intense and dark story but one that makes you just want to keep reading. I love the characters in this series, Rachel is a strong, tough woman who will do anything to get to the truth.
Thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book to read and enjoy in exchange for my honest opinions
In this book Rachel and her partner DS Mark Bricknall travel to Edinburgh to look into the case of a 16 year old girl whose death has been ruled an accident. Her father has asked them to take a closer look as he believes that his daughter was murdered. On their arrival Rachel and Mark discover that there was another similar death 2 years before. Their investigation takes them into the dark, hidden side of the cities nightlife where nobody is who they seem.
While all of this is going on Rachel is coming to terms with a part of her past that has resurfaces, which will change her life forever.
This is an intense and dark story but one that makes you just want to keep reading. I love the characters in this series, Rachel is a strong, tough woman who will do anything to get to the truth.
Thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book to read and enjoy in exchange for my honest opinions
May 26, 2018
I loved this book so much. Another #Bookouture book that had me on edge of my seat!
Let me say 100 ⭐️s!!!
The story was so riveting and full of twists and turns. Every turn of events the author through in was intense.
And detective Rachel! I love her. Officer Bricknell is awesome and funny and always eating! 😂 Their partnership dynamic is sweet and fun.
I don’t want to give away anything in this book except that it was dark, very dark but also many sweet moments in Rachel and Bricknells lives.
Thank you #Netgalley, the author and the publisher for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I can’t wait to read more from this author!!!!
Let me say 100 ⭐️s!!!
The story was so riveting and full of twists and turns. Every turn of events the author through in was intense.
And detective Rachel! I love her. Officer Bricknell is awesome and funny and always eating! 😂 Their partnership dynamic is sweet and fun.
I don’t want to give away anything in this book except that it was dark, very dark but also many sweet moments in Rachel and Bricknells lives.
Thank you #Netgalley, the author and the publisher for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I can’t wait to read more from this author!!!!
May 14, 2018
Now She’s gone by Alison James is the second in the Detective Rachel Prince series. I have loved the first in the series so I was intrigued to find out what the second was all about.
Detective Rachel Prince is called to the Dutch embassy with boss Commander Nigel Patten, to see the Ambassador regarding the death of Emily Van Meijer, daughter of Billionaire Dries van Meijer. Her death in Edinburgh was classed as an accident and the case was closed but, Mr Van Meijer knows something isn’t quite right. The girl was beautiful and had everything she could wish for so, why would she kill herself.
Detective inspector Prince and sidekick Detective Sergeant Mark Brickall head up to Edinburgh to go over the case and find out what actually happened to Emily. While doing this they find out about another student who also died in the same circumstances, Bruno Martinez. As the pair delve deeper into the case, they find out that this case involves not only about murder but Rape and Paedophilia too.
The story continues to tell us about the rocky relationship between Rachel and her sister and her mother and the arrival of her son Joe after 18 years.
This is another brilliant episode of this series. I enjoyed it very much. Alison’s writing flowed easily and I couldn’t put it down. I loved the relationship between Prince and Bickall. Also, was there a bit of jealousy there when Rachel went out with Giles Denton. Is there a relationship forming? I will have to wait for book three.
Thank you Bookouture and Netgalley for and ARC of this book.
Detective Rachel Prince is called to the Dutch embassy with boss Commander Nigel Patten, to see the Ambassador regarding the death of Emily Van Meijer, daughter of Billionaire Dries van Meijer. Her death in Edinburgh was classed as an accident and the case was closed but, Mr Van Meijer knows something isn’t quite right. The girl was beautiful and had everything she could wish for so, why would she kill herself.
Detective inspector Prince and sidekick Detective Sergeant Mark Brickall head up to Edinburgh to go over the case and find out what actually happened to Emily. While doing this they find out about another student who also died in the same circumstances, Bruno Martinez. As the pair delve deeper into the case, they find out that this case involves not only about murder but Rape and Paedophilia too.
The story continues to tell us about the rocky relationship between Rachel and her sister and her mother and the arrival of her son Joe after 18 years.
This is another brilliant episode of this series. I enjoyed it very much. Alison’s writing flowed easily and I couldn’t put it down. I loved the relationship between Prince and Bickall. Also, was there a bit of jealousy there when Rachel went out with Giles Denton. Is there a relationship forming? I will have to wait for book three.
Thank you Bookouture and Netgalley for and ARC of this book.
May 5, 2018
I would like to thank Netgalley and Bookouture for an advance copy of Now She's Gone, the second novel to feature DI Rachel Prince of the NCA.
Rachel is asked, as a favour to the Dutch Embassy, to re-look at the death of teenager Emily van Meijer. Police Scotland has declared it an accident but her rich and powerful father believes it was murder. Arriving in Edinburgh on what they think will be a box ticking exercise it doesn't take long for her and her sergeant, DS Mark Brickall to realise there is more to the case than a drunken accident.
I thoroughly enjoyed Now She's Gone and Ms James and her protagonists are fast becoming must reads for me. I like the mixture of strong investigation and Rachel's car crash private life and the straightforward third person narrative which allows the reader to live the former with her and make the same guesses and assumptions. It also makes the many twists and turns more surprising and gives them more impact as the reader has no extra information.
The plotting and pacing are excellent with a relatively simple diplomatic errand widening into, well, something completely different and far more complex. There are reveals in almost every chapter so it gets very compulsive as you just have to keep turning the pages to see where it's going next. I half guessed the perpetrator and motive early on but with so many other things going on to grab my attention it wasn't the disaster this kind of guess can be in other books. In fact it kept me reading even more avidly to see if Rachel would reach the same conclusion. I love the slow build up of a procedural where everyone is a suspect until hard work starts to narrow the field. Ms James does it beautifully.
Rachel Prince is a great protagonist. Smart, savvy and good at her job she can't carry it over to her personal life, which seems to be a never ending cycle of poor decisions. It's what makes her such a human character and so likeable. I also love her banter with her partner DS Mark Brickall which has a real ring of authenticity. I'm not so sure about the portrayal of DI Morag Sillars as it's a bit too close to authentic for any Glaswegian to be happy about!
Now She's Gone is a great read which I have no hesitation in recommending.
Rachel is asked, as a favour to the Dutch Embassy, to re-look at the death of teenager Emily van Meijer. Police Scotland has declared it an accident but her rich and powerful father believes it was murder. Arriving in Edinburgh on what they think will be a box ticking exercise it doesn't take long for her and her sergeant, DS Mark Brickall to realise there is more to the case than a drunken accident.
I thoroughly enjoyed Now She's Gone and Ms James and her protagonists are fast becoming must reads for me. I like the mixture of strong investigation and Rachel's car crash private life and the straightforward third person narrative which allows the reader to live the former with her and make the same guesses and assumptions. It also makes the many twists and turns more surprising and gives them more impact as the reader has no extra information.
The plotting and pacing are excellent with a relatively simple diplomatic errand widening into, well, something completely different and far more complex. There are reveals in almost every chapter so it gets very compulsive as you just have to keep turning the pages to see where it's going next. I half guessed the perpetrator and motive early on but with so many other things going on to grab my attention it wasn't the disaster this kind of guess can be in other books. In fact it kept me reading even more avidly to see if Rachel would reach the same conclusion. I love the slow build up of a procedural where everyone is a suspect until hard work starts to narrow the field. Ms James does it beautifully.
Rachel Prince is a great protagonist. Smart, savvy and good at her job she can't carry it over to her personal life, which seems to be a never ending cycle of poor decisions. It's what makes her such a human character and so likeable. I also love her banter with her partner DS Mark Brickall which has a real ring of authenticity. I'm not so sure about the portrayal of DI Morag Sillars as it's a bit too close to authentic for any Glaswegian to be happy about!
Now She's Gone is a great read which I have no hesitation in recommending.
May 15, 2018
Wow! This series is shaping u to be one of my absolute favourites! I read and loved the first book in this amazing series and this one is even better! With plenty of twists, brilliantly assured writing, this author takes us on a thrilling journey with this stunning story. So much more than a crime procedural - this book makes you ponder and question, it makes you think. LOVED it! Very highly recommended.
June 9, 2018
This was a really terrific read, so many twists and turns in this book!
Emily is the bright daughter of a rich Dutch couple who was billeted with a couple in the UK temporarily. She ends up dead, her death is ruled suicide, but there is something about her case which raises a lot of questions. When Rachel Prince does a bit of digging, she discovers that there is something a bit strange about the couple Emily stayed with.....
I found this an interesting, complex, storyline indeed, and I particularly enjoyed the Dutch parts of it because my family are Dutch and I could HEAR Dries' accent in my head, which added to my enjoyment of the book as well.
I give this book a well deserved 4.5 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
Emily is the bright daughter of a rich Dutch couple who was billeted with a couple in the UK temporarily. She ends up dead, her death is ruled suicide, but there is something about her case which raises a lot of questions. When Rachel Prince does a bit of digging, she discovers that there is something a bit strange about the couple Emily stayed with.....
I found this an interesting, complex, storyline indeed, and I particularly enjoyed the Dutch parts of it because my family are Dutch and I could HEAR Dries' accent in my head, which added to my enjoyment of the book as well.
I give this book a well deserved 4.5 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
September 23, 2018
Fabulous book with a fast pace and intense plot. Detective Rachel Prince kept me rooted to the story. Her past came rushing through as the murder in the present. A murder 2 years ago linked to this murder gives it a serial killer-y vibe.
My second book by Alison James, had me living the book, as much as I did the first one.. Rachel as the main character is dynamic in all her scenes, the twists increasing the adrenaline in turn. A fab read
My second book by Alison James, had me living the book, as much as I did the first one.. Rachel as the main character is dynamic in all her scenes, the twists increasing the adrenaline in turn. A fab read
May 18, 2018
I never thought it would be possible that my reading list could get any longer, but once again I have discovered an author that I want to follow.
Although I suspected somebody rather soon (and for once I was right), it did not diminish the reading pleasure at all, because the story was so well constructed and gripping.
I also liked the way DI Prince and her DS work together. We also get a glimpse of her personal life, but at the same time the author never lets your attention be pulled away too much from the crime scene. She always makes sure that we keep our eye on the ball. The only thing left to do was to read and enjoy, which I did.
Thank you Alison James, Bookouture and Netgalley.
Although I suspected somebody rather soon (and for once I was right), it did not diminish the reading pleasure at all, because the story was so well constructed and gripping.
I also liked the way DI Prince and her DS work together. We also get a glimpse of her personal life, but at the same time the author never lets your attention be pulled away too much from the crime scene. She always makes sure that we keep our eye on the ball. The only thing left to do was to read and enjoy, which I did.
Thank you Alison James, Bookouture and Netgalley.
May 17, 2018
brilliant. review to follow.
September 27, 2018
I really like this series! Solid 4 stars.
There are many twists and a few red herrings. Overall the story is well done. I listened to the audio book and Jan Cramer is the absolute best. Her accents and range of voices made the characters real!
I recommend this series for readers of police procedural stories. And definitely listen to the audiobook. Just fantastic!
There are many twists and a few red herrings. Overall the story is well done. I listened to the audio book and Jan Cramer is the absolute best. Her accents and range of voices made the characters real!
I recommend this series for readers of police procedural stories. And definitely listen to the audiobook. Just fantastic!
May 31, 2018
At first it looked like a tragic accident.
A young girl is found dead during the Edinburgh Festival, but when Detective Rachel Prince and DS Brickall are sent to investigate, there is a very strong feeling that something isn’t right. As they gain more knowledge of the sixteen-year-old Dutch girl’s character it is clear that this was far from accidental.
As well as trying to solve the case, Rachel receives a shock from her past that makes the loss of the teenager much more personal to her.
Alison James has created a real page-turner in Now She’s Gone, I was riveted from page one and just didn’t want this book to end. I loved the relationship between Rachel and Brickall, the harmless banter and the fact that the Sargeant never stopped eating gave some lighter even humorous moments. It was good that Rachel had an interesting backstory and you really felt that you got to know another side to the tough, straight-talking detective.
The pace throughout kept me completely hooked and, for me, the conclusion was satisfying. I shall definitely keep my eyes peeled for more books by Alison James and this one comes very highly recommended.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing me with a copy which I have reviewed honestly.
A young girl is found dead during the Edinburgh Festival, but when Detective Rachel Prince and DS Brickall are sent to investigate, there is a very strong feeling that something isn’t right. As they gain more knowledge of the sixteen-year-old Dutch girl’s character it is clear that this was far from accidental.
As well as trying to solve the case, Rachel receives a shock from her past that makes the loss of the teenager much more personal to her.
Alison James has created a real page-turner in Now She’s Gone, I was riveted from page one and just didn’t want this book to end. I loved the relationship between Rachel and Brickall, the harmless banter and the fact that the Sargeant never stopped eating gave some lighter even humorous moments. It was good that Rachel had an interesting backstory and you really felt that you got to know another side to the tough, straight-talking detective.
The pace throughout kept me completely hooked and, for me, the conclusion was satisfying. I shall definitely keep my eyes peeled for more books by Alison James and this one comes very highly recommended.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing me with a copy which I have reviewed honestly.
June 2, 2018
I heard a lot about Alison James so I was very excited to read her new book Now She’s Gone.
The author has a great way of gradually increasing the tension and intrigue in the book so before I knew what was happening I was hooked. What starts out as a fairly simple looking investigation, soon becomes very murky as it becomes obvious that things aren’t as they seem.
The two main characters were absolutely brilliant and a duo I hope the author includes in another of her books. Their easy relationship and the banter between them was great to read about. It helped to break up the tension and lead to some very funny moments. The fact they brought a dog around on their investigations was hilarious and I found myself laughing out loud at some of the things that happened as a result.
I loved the vivid descriptions of Edinburgh and the festival, especially as I’d really like to go visit one day. It was fascinating to learn a little more about what the festival is like and what type of things you can do there.
The author highlights the interesting differences between the English and Scottish justice systems. It’s interesting to know that the buck stops at only one person regarding determining how they died and if anything further needs to be investigated. It makes me wonder if any real life crimes were similarly dismissed as an accident when they weren’t.
This is the second book in the series but the first ive read. I think it works well as a standalone as anything you need to know about the characters past is explained.
Thanks to Noelle Horton, Bookouture and Netgalley for my copy of this book and for inviting me onto the blog blitz.
The author has a great way of gradually increasing the tension and intrigue in the book so before I knew what was happening I was hooked. What starts out as a fairly simple looking investigation, soon becomes very murky as it becomes obvious that things aren’t as they seem.
The two main characters were absolutely brilliant and a duo I hope the author includes in another of her books. Their easy relationship and the banter between them was great to read about. It helped to break up the tension and lead to some very funny moments. The fact they brought a dog around on their investigations was hilarious and I found myself laughing out loud at some of the things that happened as a result.
I loved the vivid descriptions of Edinburgh and the festival, especially as I’d really like to go visit one day. It was fascinating to learn a little more about what the festival is like and what type of things you can do there.
The author highlights the interesting differences between the English and Scottish justice systems. It’s interesting to know that the buck stops at only one person regarding determining how they died and if anything further needs to be investigated. It makes me wonder if any real life crimes were similarly dismissed as an accident when they weren’t.
This is the second book in the series but the first ive read. I think it works well as a standalone as anything you need to know about the characters past is explained.
Thanks to Noelle Horton, Bookouture and Netgalley for my copy of this book and for inviting me onto the blog blitz.
May 5, 2018
Detective Rachel Prince #2. DI Rachel Prince and later her partner DS Brickall investigate the death of the daughter of a powerful friend of the Ambassador. Emily's death was declared an accident which her parents do not accept. Through their investigations with the help of Police Scotland, another accidental death of a teenager two years prior is uncovered. Rachel is a brilliant detective but not so smart in her private life. I thought some of the scenes involving her ex husband unbelievable. This book was an interesting and enjoyable read. Thank you NetGalley, Bookoutre and the Author for allowing me to read and review this book.
November 29, 2018
1.5-2 stars.
Sometimes, all you need in life is a crime novel to entertain you.
Even if it's only a marginally decent crime novel, like this one.
Don't get me wrong, it was an improvement on the first in the series, 'Lola is Missing'. The female misogyny was toned down considerably, and both Rachel and Brickall were more tolerable. But all of Rachel's dRaMaTiC pAsT induced a significant number of eyerolls and her attempt at a love life was cringe-worthy at best and highly laughable at worst. I know there's one more novel, but this is definitely where I leave the series behind.
Sometimes, all you need in life is a crime novel to entertain you.
Even if it's only a marginally decent crime novel, like this one.
Don't get me wrong, it was an improvement on the first in the series, 'Lola is Missing'. The female misogyny was toned down considerably, and both Rachel and Brickall were more tolerable. But all of Rachel's dRaMaTiC pAsT induced a significant number of eyerolls and her attempt at a love life was cringe-worthy at best and highly laughable at worst. I know there's one more novel, but this is definitely where I leave the series behind.
May 24, 2018
I’ll start by saying that I truly enjoyed this book. I’d give it a solid 3.5 stars, rounded to 4 for strong writing, but with one caveat – it was a fantastic police procedural book, but I firmly believe it does NOT fall under the realm of “an absolutely gripping psychological thriller”.
DI Rachel Prince is a strong character, but her life isn’t as perfect as it seems – she has some things in her past that come to light throughout the story. She is a very human character. Not perfect, but very real and overall likeable. Her partner, DS Mark Brickall, grew on me a ton throughout the book. They are working together on the case of a 16-year-old Emily who has died in Edinburgh while on a guided trip with other international teens. The police have ruled it a suicide with no further need to investigate, however her emotionally distraught, wealthy father Dries is not convinced. He uses his substantial power & influence to ensure that the case is reopened, and it takes us down a dark and twisted road.
James is a great storyteller. Her characters were very real and I could feel the emotions they were experiencing. I would compare her writing style to that of J.K. Rowling’s Cormoran Strike series, written under the pseudonym of Robert Galbraith. Very descriptive, intriguing and full of vivid imagery and rich character backgrounds developing the protagonists, but not thrillers.
I will absolutely read more of her work, but when I’m in the mood for (very well done) detective fiction, and recommend this book to anyone looking for the same.
Thank you to the author & publisher who provided an advance copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Merged review:
I’ll start by saying that I truly enjoyed this book. I’d give it a solid 3.5 stars, rounded to 4 for strong writing, but with one caveat – it was a fantastic police procedural book, but I firmly believe it does NOT fall under the realm of “an absolutely gripping psychological thriller”.
DI Rachel Prince is a strong character, but her life isn’t as perfect as it seems – she has some things in her past that come to light throughout the story. She is a very human character. Not perfect, but very real and overall likeable. Her partner, DS Mark Brickall, grew on me a ton throughout the book. They are working together on the case of a 16-year-old Emily who has died in Edinburgh while on a guided trip with other international teens. The police have ruled it a suicide with no further need to investigate, however her emotionally distraught, wealthy father Dries is not convinced. He uses his substantial power & influence to ensure that the case is reopened, and it takes us down a dark and twisted road.
James is a great storyteller. Her characters were very real and I could feel the emotions they were experiencing. I would compare her writing style to that of J.K. Rowling’s Cormoran Strike series, written under the pseudonym of Robert Galbraith. Very descriptive, intriguing and full of vivid imagery and rich character backgrounds developing the protagonists, but not thrillers.
I will absolutely read more of her work, but when I’m in the mood for (very well done) detective fiction, and recommend this book to anyone looking for the same.
Thank you to the author & publisher who provided an advance copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
DI Rachel Prince is a strong character, but her life isn’t as perfect as it seems – she has some things in her past that come to light throughout the story. She is a very human character. Not perfect, but very real and overall likeable. Her partner, DS Mark Brickall, grew on me a ton throughout the book. They are working together on the case of a 16-year-old Emily who has died in Edinburgh while on a guided trip with other international teens. The police have ruled it a suicide with no further need to investigate, however her emotionally distraught, wealthy father Dries is not convinced. He uses his substantial power & influence to ensure that the case is reopened, and it takes us down a dark and twisted road.
James is a great storyteller. Her characters were very real and I could feel the emotions they were experiencing. I would compare her writing style to that of J.K. Rowling’s Cormoran Strike series, written under the pseudonym of Robert Galbraith. Very descriptive, intriguing and full of vivid imagery and rich character backgrounds developing the protagonists, but not thrillers.
I will absolutely read more of her work, but when I’m in the mood for (very well done) detective fiction, and recommend this book to anyone looking for the same.
Thank you to the author & publisher who provided an advance copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Merged review:
I’ll start by saying that I truly enjoyed this book. I’d give it a solid 3.5 stars, rounded to 4 for strong writing, but with one caveat – it was a fantastic police procedural book, but I firmly believe it does NOT fall under the realm of “an absolutely gripping psychological thriller”.
DI Rachel Prince is a strong character, but her life isn’t as perfect as it seems – she has some things in her past that come to light throughout the story. She is a very human character. Not perfect, but very real and overall likeable. Her partner, DS Mark Brickall, grew on me a ton throughout the book. They are working together on the case of a 16-year-old Emily who has died in Edinburgh while on a guided trip with other international teens. The police have ruled it a suicide with no further need to investigate, however her emotionally distraught, wealthy father Dries is not convinced. He uses his substantial power & influence to ensure that the case is reopened, and it takes us down a dark and twisted road.
James is a great storyteller. Her characters were very real and I could feel the emotions they were experiencing. I would compare her writing style to that of J.K. Rowling’s Cormoran Strike series, written under the pseudonym of Robert Galbraith. Very descriptive, intriguing and full of vivid imagery and rich character backgrounds developing the protagonists, but not thrillers.
I will absolutely read more of her work, but when I’m in the mood for (very well done) detective fiction, and recommend this book to anyone looking for the same.
Thank you to the author & publisher who provided an advance copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
May 31, 2018
This is the second book in the series featuring Detective Inspector Rachel Prince of the National Crime Agency. I read and reviewed the first book in the series called ‘Lola Is Missing’ and I really enjoyed that, but ‘Now’s She Gone’ blew the first book out of the water. I really, really enjoyed it but more about that in a bit.
DI Prince is one feisty, strong and determined lady, who is also a successful police officer. She’s good at her job and if she leads an investigation you know that she will investigate every clue, every piece of evidence and exhaust all investigative routes. She is one hell of a police officer. She is organised, she works well as part of a team but she can also work well on her own, Prince takes on more than her fair share of work and she wouldn’t ask anybody to do anything that she wouldn’t do herself, she is a good boss to work for and she has your back. Detective Inspector Prince is a woman of two personas if that makes sense? In her day job she is organised and settled whereas in her personal life things are more chaotic, less organised and her personal life is also less stable. I absolutely loved the banter that she had going on with her close colleague Detective Sergeant Mark Brickall. They have a close working relationship but they also seem to be friends. Brickall appears to have turned over a new leaf. He has smartened up his look, his clothing and bucked up his ideas. He really is like a new person!! Both Prince and Brickall are sent up to Glasgow on a sort of diplomatic mission. They are asked to investigate the circumstances of a girl’s death. The girl happened to be a Dutch national. It was interesting to see how Prince and Brickall adapted to the Scottish system and how they had to get round the obstacles that were in their way – Police Scotland, stubborn police officers and the legal system. In Scotland the NCA has limited powers and Scotland has a different legal system to ours, which sometimes confused me a bit but it doesn’t take much to confuse me…….
I became addicted to this book from the moment I picked it up, looked at the cover and read the synopsis. The story hits the ground running and maintains the pace throughout. The pages flew past in a blur because I was so into the story and the investigation. The author’s descriptions and characters were so realistic that I really did feel as though I was an invisible member of the investigating team. In fact as the book went on I found that I was gathering evidence and I was reaching my own conclusions. I must say that I didn’t guess who the murderer was until I got to the last third of the book. This was a story that certainly kept me guessing. Reading this book was much like being on one hell of an unpredictable rollercoaster ride with lots of twists and turns, which on occasion get the adrenaline pumping and the heart rate increasing.
I absolutely loved this book and as I mentioned above, I think ‘Now She’s Gone’ blows ‘Lola Is Missing’ out of the water. I wholeheartedly recommend this series and this author to other readers. The series featuring Detective Inspector Rachel Prince is going to be one of those series’ that just keeps getting better and better with each book that is released. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a well deserved 5* out of 5*.
DI Prince is one feisty, strong and determined lady, who is also a successful police officer. She’s good at her job and if she leads an investigation you know that she will investigate every clue, every piece of evidence and exhaust all investigative routes. She is one hell of a police officer. She is organised, she works well as part of a team but she can also work well on her own, Prince takes on more than her fair share of work and she wouldn’t ask anybody to do anything that she wouldn’t do herself, she is a good boss to work for and she has your back. Detective Inspector Prince is a woman of two personas if that makes sense? In her day job she is organised and settled whereas in her personal life things are more chaotic, less organised and her personal life is also less stable. I absolutely loved the banter that she had going on with her close colleague Detective Sergeant Mark Brickall. They have a close working relationship but they also seem to be friends. Brickall appears to have turned over a new leaf. He has smartened up his look, his clothing and bucked up his ideas. He really is like a new person!! Both Prince and Brickall are sent up to Glasgow on a sort of diplomatic mission. They are asked to investigate the circumstances of a girl’s death. The girl happened to be a Dutch national. It was interesting to see how Prince and Brickall adapted to the Scottish system and how they had to get round the obstacles that were in their way – Police Scotland, stubborn police officers and the legal system. In Scotland the NCA has limited powers and Scotland has a different legal system to ours, which sometimes confused me a bit but it doesn’t take much to confuse me…….
I became addicted to this book from the moment I picked it up, looked at the cover and read the synopsis. The story hits the ground running and maintains the pace throughout. The pages flew past in a blur because I was so into the story and the investigation. The author’s descriptions and characters were so realistic that I really did feel as though I was an invisible member of the investigating team. In fact as the book went on I found that I was gathering evidence and I was reaching my own conclusions. I must say that I didn’t guess who the murderer was until I got to the last third of the book. This was a story that certainly kept me guessing. Reading this book was much like being on one hell of an unpredictable rollercoaster ride with lots of twists and turns, which on occasion get the adrenaline pumping and the heart rate increasing.
I absolutely loved this book and as I mentioned above, I think ‘Now She’s Gone’ blows ‘Lola Is Missing’ out of the water. I wholeheartedly recommend this series and this author to other readers. The series featuring Detective Inspector Rachel Prince is going to be one of those series’ that just keeps getting better and better with each book that is released. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a well deserved 5* out of 5*.
June 27, 2018
Now She’s Gone by Alison James is the 2nd in the Detective Rachel Prince Mystery Series
Series Background:
DI Rachel Prince is a Detective with the NCA (National Crime Agency), which includes Interpol. She has recently been divorced (although they had been separated for 17 years). She works with DS Mark Brickall, who seems to be rather flippant about his job.
My Synopsis:
DI Prince is sent to Edinburgh Scotland to look into the death of a 16-year-old girl who the police say got drunk, and tragically fell to her death while trying to take a selfie. She was with a group of students visiting The Fringe Festival, which was organized by a travel company who promoted fully supervised tours. Her father, a Dutch national, insists that Emily would not have drank, and had no interest in photography, but he does know something was bothering her. Rachel and her boss figure this will just be a diplomatic mission to make them look good to the Dutch embassy. However, things seem strange almost from the start, and when they discover that another death had occurred the year before, under similar circumstances, and with the same travel company, the investigation ramps up.
Meanwhile, Rachel’s past is coming back in a big way, with the unexpected arrival of Joe. Her life is about to change drastically.
My Opinions:
I enjoyed this one much more than the first in this series. Rachel continues to be a strong character, and I love her relationship with Brickall. They work well together. We get to see a softer side to her in this book.
We also see what can happen when the foolish mistakes you make come back to bite you. I think this was my only problem with the book. Personally, I feel that yes, Rachel handled her past in a horrible fashion, but I think it also got corrected a little too easily. The ease with which she overcame her past mistakes didn't ring true. I think the whole "Joe" segment was wishful thinking on the part of the author. I just can't see the parties forgive and forget so quickly.
However, the author didn’t shy away from the dark subject of child pornography, and the plot was really good. It was a very fast read. Looking forward to more!
Series Background:
DI Rachel Prince is a Detective with the NCA (National Crime Agency), which includes Interpol. She has recently been divorced (although they had been separated for 17 years). She works with DS Mark Brickall, who seems to be rather flippant about his job.
My Synopsis:
DI Prince is sent to Edinburgh Scotland to look into the death of a 16-year-old girl who the police say got drunk, and tragically fell to her death while trying to take a selfie. She was with a group of students visiting The Fringe Festival, which was organized by a travel company who promoted fully supervised tours. Her father, a Dutch national, insists that Emily would not have drank, and had no interest in photography, but he does know something was bothering her. Rachel and her boss figure this will just be a diplomatic mission to make them look good to the Dutch embassy. However, things seem strange almost from the start, and when they discover that another death had occurred the year before, under similar circumstances, and with the same travel company, the investigation ramps up.
Meanwhile, Rachel’s past is coming back in a big way, with the unexpected arrival of Joe. Her life is about to change drastically.
My Opinions:
I enjoyed this one much more than the first in this series. Rachel continues to be a strong character, and I love her relationship with Brickall. They work well together. We get to see a softer side to her in this book.
We also see what can happen when the foolish mistakes you make come back to bite you. I think this was my only problem with the book. Personally, I feel that yes, Rachel handled her past in a horrible fashion, but I think it also got corrected a little too easily. The ease with which she overcame her past mistakes didn't ring true. I think the whole "Joe" segment was wishful thinking on the part of the author. I just can't see the parties forgive and forget so quickly.
However, the author didn’t shy away from the dark subject of child pornography, and the plot was really good. It was a very fast read. Looking forward to more!
May 30, 2018
Thanks to Netgalley for my copy. 4.5*
DI Rachel Prince and her sidekick DS Brickall are tasked with the investigation of the mysterious death of a 16 year old Dutch girl during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In the midst of all this someone turns up from Rachel's past and turns her world upside down.
In the first instalment I criticized Rachel and her actions and abhorrent behaviour towards every other female. Although she is still a prickly, sarcastic and feisty madam I did find myself warming to her after finding out more about her background and history. I do think though that the author has softened her edges and made her a much more rounded character, thankfully because I detested her in the first book. It was the writer's talent though that made me return and invested in the book.
I love the relationship between Rachel and Mark and the constant banter and bickering between them. I also want to read about about DI Morag Sillars, I thought she was such a colourful character and could envisage her having a larger role in future. Book 3 needs to come soon.
DI Rachel Prince and her sidekick DS Brickall are tasked with the investigation of the mysterious death of a 16 year old Dutch girl during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In the midst of all this someone turns up from Rachel's past and turns her world upside down.
In the first instalment I criticized Rachel and her actions and abhorrent behaviour towards every other female. Although she is still a prickly, sarcastic and feisty madam I did find myself warming to her after finding out more about her background and history. I do think though that the author has softened her edges and made her a much more rounded character, thankfully because I detested her in the first book. It was the writer's talent though that made me return and invested in the book.
I love the relationship between Rachel and Mark and the constant banter and bickering between them. I also want to read about about DI Morag Sillars, I thought she was such a colourful character and could envisage her having a larger role in future. Book 3 needs to come soon.
May 30, 2018
Another brilliant read from Alison James.
This book is a gripping crime thriller which will have you hooked from the first few pages.
Detective Rachel Prince is asked to go to Edinburgh to review the accidental death of a Dutch teenager, at the request of the girl’s influential father, via her superiors.
She takes Brickall with her and they soon realise the death was not an acciden - but can they prove it?
There’s a chilly response from the Police in Edinburgh but as more information is gathered they offer their support.
This book has a good amount of humour in it as well and is something I love about this series.
The investigation is full of ups and downs but the final outcome and build up to this in the book, will have you on the edge of your seat.
This is a gripping crime thriller, full of great humour and a fantastic ending.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.
This book is a gripping crime thriller which will have you hooked from the first few pages.
Detective Rachel Prince is asked to go to Edinburgh to review the accidental death of a Dutch teenager, at the request of the girl’s influential father, via her superiors.
She takes Brickall with her and they soon realise the death was not an acciden - but can they prove it?
There’s a chilly response from the Police in Edinburgh but as more information is gathered they offer their support.
This book has a good amount of humour in it as well and is something I love about this series.
The investigation is full of ups and downs but the final outcome and build up to this in the book, will have you on the edge of your seat.
This is a gripping crime thriller, full of great humour and a fantastic ending.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.
June 3, 2018
This book reunites us with DI Rachel Prince and DS Mark Bracknell. Their partnership and banter are fantastic. They are given the case of the apparent suicide of a 16 year old girl student in Edinburgh to investigate as her father thinks she was murdered. As they begin their investigations they find that another student died In suspicious circumstances 2 years previously. They are then led into illicit parties advertised on the dark web as they discover both these students had attended one of these parties and been sexually assualted.
I enjoyed learning more about Rachel’s past in this book and why she has a difficult relationship with her family. This case was full of twists and turns and I was kept hooked right from the start. An excellent crime thriller and a recommended read. I hope there will be a third book in the series.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.
I enjoyed learning more about Rachel’s past in this book and why she has a difficult relationship with her family. This case was full of twists and turns and I was kept hooked right from the start. An excellent crime thriller and a recommended read. I hope there will be a third book in the series.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.
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June 8, 2018Very strong second book in the DI Rachel Prince crime thriller series. This police procedural focuses on the death of a Dutch student, Emily van Meijer, who fell off a cliff while on a sponsored trip to Edinburgh, Scotland. Emily was attending the Fringe Festival through an organization, White Crystal Tours, along with other teenagers from all over Europe. The students boarded together and were chaperoned by a married couple, Will and Hazel MacBain.
Emily's father does not believe that his daughter's death was an accident, though ruled so by the patholgist in Scotland. Since he is a powerful, wealthy man, he calls in the favors necessary to get London and Rachel involved since she is an International Liaison Officer. So Rachel and DS Mark Brickall head off to Scotland where they find that Emily was not the first teen to die under suspicious circumstances.
At the same time, Rachel is dealing with crisis in her personal life that affects some of her actions and responses to the ongoing investigation. I was sort of disappointed that Rachel turns out to be just as messed up as many other female detectives in other series I read. Very weak on the interpersonal relationship scale and never tend to follow established procedures.
I did enjoy the particulars of this case and the investigation into Emily's death. I like the details and the writing, especially some of the interaction between Rachel and Mark. Though she's his boss, they seem more like partners. I look forward to the next in the series to see what is in store for Rachel, both professionally and personally.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for this e-book ARC to read and review.
Emily's father does not believe that his daughter's death was an accident, though ruled so by the patholgist in Scotland. Since he is a powerful, wealthy man, he calls in the favors necessary to get London and Rachel involved since she is an International Liaison Officer. So Rachel and DS Mark Brickall head off to Scotland where they find that Emily was not the first teen to die under suspicious circumstances.
At the same time, Rachel is dealing with crisis in her personal life that affects some of her actions and responses to the ongoing investigation. I was sort of disappointed that Rachel turns out to be just as messed up as many other female detectives in other series I read. Very weak on the interpersonal relationship scale and never tend to follow established procedures.
I did enjoy the particulars of this case and the investigation into Emily's death. I like the details and the writing, especially some of the interaction between Rachel and Mark. Though she's his boss, they seem more like partners. I look forward to the next in the series to see what is in store for Rachel, both professionally and personally.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for this e-book ARC to read and review.
June 3, 2018
There is so much happening in this book and not only about the new case Rachel and Brickall have to solve. As if it wasn’t enough that a teenage girl is dead, and the presumably accidental death could well be a murder, there is another teenagers death and some things in Rachel’s personal life making this investigation a rocky one. Great inside, not only in the different police workings, but also in how easy it is to get exploited as a youngster. Liked it very much and hope there is more to come.
I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture!
I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture!
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