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Will Finch Mystery #7
Five Knives
One Reporter. Three Dead. Five Knives. When a man plummets to his death from an apartment tower, Will Finch’s shock soon becomes a nightmare. As he studies the open windows above the corpse, Finch notices a lamp blinking erratically behind a drawn curtain on the eleventh floor. When he investigates the distress signal, Finch discovers a woman handcuffed to a bedpost.
Over the following week, he uncovers a conspiracy that ties the murder to a series of bombshells. The victim’s bankruptcy. A global stock fraud. A murder spree that began in Baghdad and is now haunting the citizens of San Francisco. Is this the work of a serial killer, a copycat — or both?
But before he can file his report for The San Francisco Post, Finch’s leads evaporate. Within days, three victims are dead. Does a pattern of five knife wounds provide a clue? Can he unravel the mystery before he — and his fiancée — are caught up in the web of murder?
Five Knives is the prequel thriller in the Will Finch crime series — a novel that opens on the first day of Will Finch’s journalism career. Everything that Finch learns about crime reporting begins with Five Knives.
Over the following week, he uncovers a conspiracy that ties the murder to a series of bombshells. The victim’s bankruptcy. A global stock fraud. A murder spree that began in Baghdad and is now haunting the citizens of San Francisco. Is this the work of a serial killer, a copycat — or both?
But before he can file his report for The San Francisco Post, Finch’s leads evaporate. Within days, three victims are dead. Does a pattern of five knife wounds provide a clue? Can he unravel the mystery before he — and his fiancée — are caught up in the web of murder?
Five Knives is the prequel thriller in the Will Finch crime series — a novel that opens on the first day of Will Finch’s journalism career. Everything that Finch learns about crime reporting begins with Five Knives.
219 pages, Paperback
First published May 27, 2018
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About the author
D.F. Bailey
21 books116 followersD.F. Bailey is a W.H. Smith First Novel Award and a Whistler Independent Book Award finalist.
His first novel, Fire Eyes was optioned for film. His second novel, Healing the Dead, was translated into German as Todliche Ahnungen. The Good Lie, another psychological thriller, was recorded as a talking book. A fourth novel, Exit from America, made its debut as an e-book in 2013.
In 2015 D.F. Bailey published The Finch Trilogy — Bone Maker, Stone Eater, and Lone Hunter — novels narrated from the point-of-view of a crime reporter in San Francisco. He is now extending the trilogy in a series of stand-alone novels.
Following his birth in Montreal, D.F. Bailey's family moved around North America from rural Ontario to New York City to McComb, Mississippi to Cape May, New Jersey. He finally "landed on his feet" on Vancouver Island — where he lives next to the Salish Sea in the city of Victoria.
For twenty-two years D.F. Bailey worked at the University of Victoria where he taught creative writing and journalism and coordinated the Professional Writing Cooperative Education Program — which he co-founded. From time to time he also freelanced as a business writer and journalist. In the fall of 2010 he left the university so that he could turn "his pre-occupation with writing into a full-blown obsession."
For more information about D.F. Bailey's books and his free newsletter visit: www.dfbailey.com
His first novel, Fire Eyes was optioned for film. His second novel, Healing the Dead, was translated into German as Todliche Ahnungen. The Good Lie, another psychological thriller, was recorded as a talking book. A fourth novel, Exit from America, made its debut as an e-book in 2013.
In 2015 D.F. Bailey published The Finch Trilogy — Bone Maker, Stone Eater, and Lone Hunter — novels narrated from the point-of-view of a crime reporter in San Francisco. He is now extending the trilogy in a series of stand-alone novels.
Following his birth in Montreal, D.F. Bailey's family moved around North America from rural Ontario to New York City to McComb, Mississippi to Cape May, New Jersey. He finally "landed on his feet" on Vancouver Island — where he lives next to the Salish Sea in the city of Victoria.
For twenty-two years D.F. Bailey worked at the University of Victoria where he taught creative writing and journalism and coordinated the Professional Writing Cooperative Education Program — which he co-founded. From time to time he also freelanced as a business writer and journalist. In the fall of 2010 he left the university so that he could turn "his pre-occupation with writing into a full-blown obsession."
For more information about D.F. Bailey's books and his free newsletter visit: www.dfbailey.com
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June 21, 2018
This book gives us the 'beginning' of Will Finch. When Will is at the scene of a man who fell out of an apartment tower window, he notices a blinking light above on the eleventh floor. There he finds a woman handcuffed to the bed. This is where things start going very bad for Will. He discovers a conspiracy that ties the murder to different things. But almost as fast as he discovers them, three people end up dead. Does the pattern of the five knives have a hidden meaning? Is Will and his fiance safe? There is no time to lose to find this killer and try to remain alive. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
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January 23, 2023
A quick read that chugs along at a fairly fast pace - it's readable but not particularly memorable.
I worked as a journalist for over three decades and never saw any of the shenanigans Will Finch experiences - I am pretty sure I would not have been a happy camper if they had.
It's hard to put a finger on it but 'Five Knives' didn't work for me - maybe because the characters are quite flat, or maybe because the pacing is slightly off.
It's a prequel to the Will Finch series so at some stage I'll read the first book - 'Bone Maker' - to see if that works better for me.
P.S. I've just read it again and didn't remember a single thing about it. I'd change the first sentence of my review to read that it is completely forgettable.
I worked as a journalist for over three decades and never saw any of the shenanigans Will Finch experiences - I am pretty sure I would not have been a happy camper if they had.
It's hard to put a finger on it but 'Five Knives' didn't work for me - maybe because the characters are quite flat, or maybe because the pacing is slightly off.
It's a prequel to the Will Finch series so at some stage I'll read the first book - 'Bone Maker' - to see if that works better for me.
P.S. I've just read it again and didn't remember a single thing about it. I'd change the first sentence of my review to read that it is completely forgettable.
August 17, 2021
2007, Cafe Zoetrope. Will Finch watched as the corpse hit the concrete.
He called 911.
San Francisco, CA. Bank of America Stockton/Washington St’s. 14 stories (# 1104).
In 1 of the rooms Will came across Joanne “Jojo” Joleena (17, prostitute) was cuffed to the bedpost.
Chinatown, Sun Restaurant. Will took Jojo to get something to eat/drink.
The dead guy’s name is Gio Esposito (real estate investor).
Vallejo St. Room # 3. Detective Richard Staimer (San Francisco PD Homicide) interviewed Will (Berkeley MS student; journalism, retired US Army intelligence, Abu Ghraib, Iraq).
Will helped the Spanish lady with the groceries upstairs. 2 Spanish kids tailing behind them.
When Will entered Seamus “See-See” Henman (# 7, (john, porn photographer) apartment the body had already bled out.
Will took pictures & video taped his comments of the corpse.
FBI SA Dan Busby (50+) & FBI SA Raymond Albescu (45+) were interrogating Will along with John Biscombe (attorney, Berkeley Law; JD, LA Dodgers, UCLA BB catcher) & Wally Gimbel (The San Francisco Call/Post editor, boss).
Cecily (fiancé) & Will were going to be parents.
Joanne was later killed.
Vincent Sessions (aka Richard Babcock) was arrested in the Tenderloin (T-Loin), San Francisco, CA.
I do not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing free books from publishers & authors. Therefore, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one.
An awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very professionally written crime thriller book. It was quite easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a huge description list of unique characters, settings, facts etc. to keep track of. This could also make another great crime thriller movie, or better yet a mini-TV series. To be continued. There is no doubt in my mind this is an extremely easy rating of 5 stars.
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Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
He called 911.
San Francisco, CA. Bank of America Stockton/Washington St’s. 14 stories (# 1104).
In 1 of the rooms Will came across Joanne “Jojo” Joleena (17, prostitute) was cuffed to the bedpost.
Chinatown, Sun Restaurant. Will took Jojo to get something to eat/drink.
The dead guy’s name is Gio Esposito (real estate investor).
Vallejo St. Room # 3. Detective Richard Staimer (San Francisco PD Homicide) interviewed Will (Berkeley MS student; journalism, retired US Army intelligence, Abu Ghraib, Iraq).
Will helped the Spanish lady with the groceries upstairs. 2 Spanish kids tailing behind them.
When Will entered Seamus “See-See” Henman (# 7, (john, porn photographer) apartment the body had already bled out.
Will took pictures & video taped his comments of the corpse.
FBI SA Dan Busby (50+) & FBI SA Raymond Albescu (45+) were interrogating Will along with John Biscombe (attorney, Berkeley Law; JD, LA Dodgers, UCLA BB catcher) & Wally Gimbel (The San Francisco Call/Post editor, boss).
Cecily (fiancé) & Will were going to be parents.
Joanne was later killed.
Vincent Sessions (aka Richard Babcock) was arrested in the Tenderloin (T-Loin), San Francisco, CA.
I do not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing free books from publishers & authors. Therefore, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one.
An awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very professionally written crime thriller book. It was quite easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a huge description list of unique characters, settings, facts etc. to keep track of. This could also make another great crime thriller movie, or better yet a mini-TV series. To be continued. There is no doubt in my mind this is an extremely easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free author; BookFunnel; OddlyBooks; Amazon Digital Services LLC. Kindle Mobi; PDF book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
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September 10, 2021Five Knives is the first in a series of tales featuring San Francisco newspaper reporter, Will Finch. D.F. Bailey has written ten novels in the same vein. Five Knives, the Front Matter says, is inspired by true events.
Will is almost hit by a falling body in the opening scene of this story. It hits the pavement in front of him. From there he pursues the story - as a good reporter would. But he’s not a reporter yet. He is a master of journalism student at UC Berkeley after spending four years in the army with about half that time at Abu Ghraib prison. He uses the story of the falling body to land himself a position as a free-lance reporter at the Post. Finch continues to pursue the story, strengthening his position at the newspaper, and putting his and his girl-friend’s lives in danger. At one point in his investigation he comes across a small man, duct-taped to a straight backed wood chair who had been punctured by five different knives, including a “short paring knife buried in the left ear”. Hence the title of the book.
Will develops as a character as reflected by his backstory and the characters around him. Will’s girl friend, Cecily, works as a research librarian, and he has a friend who was a recent graduate of Berkeley Law. So he has a solid support team. This allows Bailey to use Finch as an amateur detective without the direct need for police support. Although he does report to the paper and to the police as the story unfolds.
Bailey does a good job of making it all work. This is the first in the series, and it does feel as though Bailey hasn’t quite gotten his writer’s sea legs under him with this one. I haven’t read any of the other books in the series, but I look forward to going there. There is nothing delicate about the tone of this story. It is very much in the style of Micky Spillane, Raymond Chandler, and Robert B. Parker private eye mysteries. Falling bodies do not “go gentle into that good night”.
Will is almost hit by a falling body in the opening scene of this story. It hits the pavement in front of him. From there he pursues the story - as a good reporter would. But he’s not a reporter yet. He is a master of journalism student at UC Berkeley after spending four years in the army with about half that time at Abu Ghraib prison. He uses the story of the falling body to land himself a position as a free-lance reporter at the Post. Finch continues to pursue the story, strengthening his position at the newspaper, and putting his and his girl-friend’s lives in danger. At one point in his investigation he comes across a small man, duct-taped to a straight backed wood chair who had been punctured by five different knives, including a “short paring knife buried in the left ear”. Hence the title of the book.
Will develops as a character as reflected by his backstory and the characters around him. Will’s girl friend, Cecily, works as a research librarian, and he has a friend who was a recent graduate of Berkeley Law. So he has a solid support team. This allows Bailey to use Finch as an amateur detective without the direct need for police support. Although he does report to the paper and to the police as the story unfolds.
Bailey does a good job of making it all work. This is the first in the series, and it does feel as though Bailey hasn’t quite gotten his writer’s sea legs under him with this one. I haven’t read any of the other books in the series, but I look forward to going there. There is nothing delicate about the tone of this story. It is very much in the style of Micky Spillane, Raymond Chandler, and Robert B. Parker private eye mysteries. Falling bodies do not “go gentle into that good night”.
June 26, 2018
In my experience, many indie authors write prequels as “throwaway” teasers for an existing series. No big loss to make them available as “free”. And not often much depth with respect to the story.
Five Knives is very different. This is a solid Will Finch story that matches up nicely with Bone Maker, Stone Eater, Lone Hunter, and Second Life, all excellent and satisfying reads, and marketed as the official Will Finch series.
Will Finch only engages in one significant physical altercation – in defence of his own life, as well as those of his fiancé and unborn child. D. F. Bailey doesn’t need superhero moments to move the story along. Instead, he creates high intensity tension that pulls the reader towards the breaking point where the reader has to make a choice to call a temporary halt to prevent a heart attack, or continue to proceed down an unlit stairway into a basement that only reinforces the sense that he or she has “a really bad feeling about this”.
And if you find yourself drawn towards other Will Finch novels, you will be glad to discover the Alex Vane series by A. C. Fuller, which also has investigative journalism at its core. (A. C. Fuller’s series prequel – The Cutline – is almost impossible to find, and when it ends, you find yourself hooked by a story that feels like there is another 2/3 of a novel missing. But it was enough to get me to purchase all of the Alex Vane full-length novels.)
Five Knives is very different. This is a solid Will Finch story that matches up nicely with Bone Maker, Stone Eater, Lone Hunter, and Second Life, all excellent and satisfying reads, and marketed as the official Will Finch series.
Will Finch only engages in one significant physical altercation – in defence of his own life, as well as those of his fiancé and unborn child. D. F. Bailey doesn’t need superhero moments to move the story along. Instead, he creates high intensity tension that pulls the reader towards the breaking point where the reader has to make a choice to call a temporary halt to prevent a heart attack, or continue to proceed down an unlit stairway into a basement that only reinforces the sense that he or she has “a really bad feeling about this”.
And if you find yourself drawn towards other Will Finch novels, you will be glad to discover the Alex Vane series by A. C. Fuller, which also has investigative journalism at its core. (A. C. Fuller’s series prequel – The Cutline – is almost impossible to find, and when it ends, you find yourself hooked by a story that feels like there is another 2/3 of a novel missing. But it was enough to get me to purchase all of the Alex Vane full-length novels.)
October 9, 2019
This story introduces Will Finch. Will is leaving a restaurant on his way back to his apartment and a person falls 11 stories from a window in front of him. While at the scene, he notices a light flashing and goes to investigate. He finds the apartment and a woman is handcuffed to the bed. Her name is JoJo.
Will, who is a journalism major, assist her and winds up at the police station. Will explains his actions to the investigator. Will is released and then realizes that he has a story and goes to the San Francisco Post, where he becomes a freelance reporter.
The story that unfolds is beyond anyone's imagination. Will researches and is able to bring a conclusion to this story. You need to read this story to see what additional links result in his pursuit.
The characters are well done and I highly recommend that you get this book. I look forward to reading more in this series about Will, his fiancé Cecily along with the staff at the Post.
Will, who is a journalism major, assist her and winds up at the police station. Will explains his actions to the investigator. Will is released and then realizes that he has a story and goes to the San Francisco Post, where he becomes a freelance reporter.
The story that unfolds is beyond anyone's imagination. Will researches and is able to bring a conclusion to this story. You need to read this story to see what additional links result in his pursuit.
The characters are well done and I highly recommend that you get this book. I look forward to reading more in this series about Will, his fiancé Cecily along with the staff at the Post.
January 27, 2021
Well done series start
Will Finch is a graduate student finishing his Master’s in Journalism at Berkeley. He was in Military Intelligence before this and worked undercover in Abu Grad prison. Coming home from a boys’ night out, he sees a body coming down from the eleventh floor of a San Francisco high rise. After the body lands, he talks to some of the witnesses and then sees a light blinking in an eleventh floor window. Will talks himself in to the building, goes up to the apartment he thinks is the correct one, finds the door unlocked and goes in. This is the beginning of an action filled who done it that will keep most readers gripped. It is well written and a good start to the Will Finch series. Thanks to the author and publisher for an e-galley for an honest review.
Will Finch is a graduate student finishing his Master’s in Journalism at Berkeley. He was in Military Intelligence before this and worked undercover in Abu Grad prison. Coming home from a boys’ night out, he sees a body coming down from the eleventh floor of a San Francisco high rise. After the body lands, he talks to some of the witnesses and then sees a light blinking in an eleventh floor window. Will talks himself in to the building, goes up to the apartment he thinks is the correct one, finds the door unlocked and goes in. This is the beginning of an action filled who done it that will keep most readers gripped. It is well written and a good start to the Will Finch series. Thanks to the author and publisher for an e-galley for an honest review.
June 12, 2018
This is an interesting insight into the world of Will Finch, and how he becomes an investigative reporter. It has some very believable interaction between Will and his fellow workers as he gets to know them. Will is a complex character, some of his characteristics are likeable, but others are less likeable, buy these characteristics are what makes him good at what he does.
The plot is very exciting, with some excellent action to keep it rolling on at a great pace and it is ingenious as it gradually unfolds to expose 2 murderers. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, and I will now definitely be reading more of the series.
I did receive a complimentary ARC from the author, but I have voluntarily written this review based on my own opinions.
The plot is very exciting, with some excellent action to keep it rolling on at a great pace and it is ingenious as it gradually unfolds to expose 2 murderers. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, and I will now definitely be reading more of the series.
I did receive a complimentary ARC from the author, but I have voluntarily written this review based on my own opinions.
July 14, 2019
Interesting reading
Interesting mystery and good detection on the main character's part. It's very interesting the way things tie together and the kind of research that goes into a 'breaking story' or should go into one any way. Mainstream media seems to have lost that ability these days.
The personalities in this story aren't really clearly defined which is actually a plus. I like that the main character reports what happens and how he reacts but mostly keeps emotions out of it. Good reporters know how to keep things simple.
Not the greatest thing I've ever read but pretty good all the same
Interesting mystery and good detection on the main character's part. It's very interesting the way things tie together and the kind of research that goes into a 'breaking story' or should go into one any way. Mainstream media seems to have lost that ability these days.
The personalities in this story aren't really clearly defined which is actually a plus. I like that the main character reports what happens and how he reacts but mostly keeps emotions out of it. Good reporters know how to keep things simple.
Not the greatest thing I've ever read but pretty good all the same
April 30, 2020
First, let me mention that I found this book on a free site and joined the author's newsletter, where I promptly picked up another freebie - the 'Confidential" essay. DO NOT READ THAT before you read this. Boo Hoo. (side note, there is nowhere to leave a review for that piece)
This book was a really cool thriller and my first intro tot his author. Its not the last of his I plan to read, however! The story line was exciting, kept me involved, and .. was... ewwwwwww.... BUT the end was done super well, and will easily segue into more of the series.
highly recommended, but start at the beginning and go from there.
This book was a really cool thriller and my first intro tot his author. Its not the last of his I plan to read, however! The story line was exciting, kept me involved, and .. was... ewwwwwww.... BUT the end was done super well, and will easily segue into more of the series.
highly recommended, but start at the beginning and go from there.
October 1, 2019
I met Will Finch, an investigative journalist, for the first time in Five Knives. He’s one gutsy guy, doing whatever necessary to get the big story. Opening doors and entering where he doesn’t belong worked for him and me, too. I like this guy! and this story that D. F. Bailey created to introduce him. It’s suspenseful, puzzling and eye popping when I realized what 5 knives stands for. Based on this book and the title of the next, Bone Maker, I know Mr. Bailey has created another can’t put it down Will Finch story.
June 12, 2018
This story jumps right into action with a body landing on the concrete in front of Will Finch. The action continues nonstop to the very end. I enjoyed the progression as Will learned the ropes of reporting through this novel. This was a great story to read and I look forward to read more of the Will Finch series. This book is a Prequel to the Will Finch series. I did receive this book in advance for free, but am reviewing it voluntarily. If you enjoy crime novels check this one out.
June 24, 2018
This was a good read which made me think and kept me on my toes as a reader. From time to time i would stop reading and have to think about what I'd previously read in order to understand the plot developments. It's a complicated plot which doesn't follow a straight black and white path, and this is what makes it a good read in my eyes. I dislike reading a book that doesn't make me actively partcipate. Great character work, loved the interaction at the newspaper.
July 7, 2018
I received an ARC at my request.
Having read the previous Will Finch books I was very familiar with Mr Bailey's writing and had certain expectations of this book. He did not disappoint me. The fully-fleshed out characters, suspense, action and tight dialogue I had come to expect from Mr Bailey were all here. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. I will be impatiently awaiting the next installment.
Having read the previous Will Finch books I was very familiar with Mr Bailey's writing and had certain expectations of this book. He did not disappoint me. The fully-fleshed out characters, suspense, action and tight dialogue I had come to expect from Mr Bailey were all here. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. I will be impatiently awaiting the next installment.
August 24, 2019
Well Written Suspense
The story moves quickly and doesn't disappoint. A quick read with unexpected twists. It breaks out of the usual private detective or disgruntled cop who drinks too much type of narrative. There are a few references to gratuitous sex that occur in a passing sentence or two. The main character, Will Finch, is a believable person all the way through. If you start to read this one you'll want to finish it!
The story moves quickly and doesn't disappoint. A quick read with unexpected twists. It breaks out of the usual private detective or disgruntled cop who drinks too much type of narrative. There are a few references to gratuitous sex that occur in a passing sentence or two. The main character, Will Finch, is a believable person all the way through. If you start to read this one you'll want to finish it!
October 12, 2020
An introduction to Will Finch who finds himself tasked with solving a series of murders and reporting on them. Finding himself a target for writing his piece in his current job for the newspaper that decided to hire him and give him a chance. It all started with him witnessing the death of a man that came from a window above. What happens next is just the beginning.....
Enjoyed this book although not very long but it has all the elements to make it a good investigative thriller.
Enjoyed this book although not very long but it has all the elements to make it a good investigative thriller.
February 22, 2021
I had already been introduced to the Will Finch character in a book later in the series. I am now going back to the beginning to get a better view of this series, and to enjoy the ride.
Will Finch is a well written character, and this prequel was a good read. I am sure that the other characters in Will's orbit will be fleshed out even more in the coming books. There is a lot going on in this story, and you need to really follow along to keep up with everything.
Well worth your time.
Will Finch is a well written character, and this prequel was a good read. I am sure that the other characters in Will's orbit will be fleshed out even more in the coming books. There is a lot going on in this story, and you need to really follow along to keep up with everything.
Well worth your time.
May 20, 2021
The author introduces us to Will Finch. You'll start out asking who is Will Finch, as do several others. Turns out he has a great background and motivation to find his future. His has background to prepare himself and a vision for where he wants to go.
A great mystery as Will finds the hints, finds the leads, finds himself part of a team, and figures out how all this needs to play together. Really a well written book.
A great mystery as Will finds the hints, finds the leads, finds himself part of a team, and figures out how all this needs to play together. Really a well written book.
May 30, 2021
"Promising start to the series"
Will Finch is an investigative reporter cum private eye who arrives on the scene just as a body lands on the pavement outside a high-rise building. The combination of amateur sleuth and reporter is an interesting twist. The body count rises along with the smell of conspiracy. Could the trail go back to the Iraq War? Or is there another hand at work? Strong characters, good settings and dialogue. A promising start.
Will Finch is an investigative reporter cum private eye who arrives on the scene just as a body lands on the pavement outside a high-rise building. The combination of amateur sleuth and reporter is an interesting twist. The body count rises along with the smell of conspiracy. Could the trail go back to the Iraq War? Or is there another hand at work? Strong characters, good settings and dialogue. A promising start.
August 27, 2021
Didn't care for it
I gave this story 4 stars because the writing was good, but the story just didn't catch me. It was an effort to read about the protagonisdt...I've already forgotten his name. And his girlfriend...she didn't interest me. Their relationship seemed ho hum as if they'd been together for years, not about to be married. The 5 knives part was different but disgusting. So, thats all I can say. Someone else may love this story. Just wasn't my cup of tea.
I gave this story 4 stars because the writing was good, but the story just didn't catch me. It was an effort to read about the protagonisdt...I've already forgotten his name. And his girlfriend...she didn't interest me. Their relationship seemed ho hum as if they'd been together for years, not about to be married. The 5 knives part was different but disgusting. So, thats all I can say. Someone else may love this story. Just wasn't my cup of tea.
October 22, 2021
Five Knives does NOT welds the intensity of Jack Bauer’s “24” of have the scorching heat of The Girl who kicked the Hornet's Nest. (Clearly false advertising). As another reader states, it plods along. A lot of the previous reviews are good because they got it for free. I also got it for free, it's readable but it does not have intensity, it's didn't grip me and in my opinion it's not a page turner.
January 30, 2024
This book had so many twists and turns and kept me wanting to see what would happen next.
Will Finch was in the wrong place at right time when someone was pushed from a window. This scored him a job with The Post to write the story which then turned into unraveling who killed the man. With help from the FBI and friends he was able to link the murderer to other high profile people.
This book, in my opinion, is a must read and now I want to read the entire series.
Will Finch was in the wrong place at right time when someone was pushed from a window. This scored him a job with The Post to write the story which then turned into unraveling who killed the man. With help from the FBI and friends he was able to link the murderer to other high profile people.
This book, in my opinion, is a must read and now I want to read the entire series.
August 16, 2018
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Will Finch is on his way home when a body flies through the air and splatters on the pavement! Will looks to the apartments where the body has fallen and he spots a blinking light shining from an apartment above. Being a nosy reporter Dan has to investigate. Enjoy the ride as Dan gets into the thick of things to get his story. Intriguing and enjoyable read.
Will Finch is on his way home when a body flies through the air and splatters on the pavement! Will looks to the apartments where the body has fallen and he spots a blinking light shining from an apartment above. Being a nosy reporter Dan has to investigate. Enjoy the ride as Dan gets into the thick of things to get his story. Intriguing and enjoyable read.
June 8, 2020
Could be read 1st or last!
This book was read last by me. All about Will Finch's beginning as a journalist. So damn good. I have read these 6 books non stop night and day. A perk of a 78 y/o retiree. Picky reader that I am, these books satisfied on every level. Well written, well plotted, great characters. Wonderful delimas.
This book was read last by me. All about Will Finch's beginning as a journalist. So damn good. I have read these 6 books non stop night and day. A perk of a 78 y/o retiree. Picky reader that I am, these books satisfied on every level. Well written, well plotted, great characters. Wonderful delimas.
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October 26, 2020Five Knives (Will Finch Mystery, #0), my first read from author D.F. Bailey. A spine-tingling read that catches your attention in the opening pages & never lets you go. I got this book back in July of 2019 and never got around to reading it until now, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review." (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
June 2, 2021
This is not a good book. I don't know why the reviews are as positive as they are. The book is plodding and lacks character development. The characters are colorless and one-dimensional. You will find many better choices for books in this genre. I lost interest about a third of the way through the book and abandoned it.
July 6, 2021
Prequel
5 Knives serves as the.introduction to the Will Finch series of mystery/thriller that follows the story of a investigative journalist as he delves into the murders that stumble across his desk . The backstory of this journalist/sleuth helps to fill in how his Army service in Afghanistan and Iraq molded his journalistic career. Recommended!
5 Knives serves as the.introduction to the Will Finch series of mystery/thriller that follows the story of a investigative journalist as he delves into the murders that stumble across his desk . The backstory of this journalist/sleuth helps to fill in how his Army service in Afghanistan and Iraq molded his journalistic career. Recommended!
November 3, 2021
Walking down the street in San Francisco, there is a loud plop not too far away. A body just fell from the sky in front of him and some teens. Pretty gross. Suicide? He looks upward, looking for an open window. One of the windows seems to be flashing.....a signal?
Interesting story, good plot, but I can't say anything else without exposing too many details.
You will enjoy this book.
Interesting story, good plot, but I can't say anything else without exposing too many details.
You will enjoy this book.
November 9, 2021
Brilliant❣️ Binge-worthy❣️You are hooked as soon as you start reading...
Very anxious to read more . . .
Next please🐿️ More and more difficult to put down . . .
SPOILED for me by the author's abuse of Almighty GOD's Name. This is blasphemy and is NEVER acceptable. Minus 1 *
I'm looking forward to reading future stories - without Blasphemy, please
Very anxious to read more . . .
Next please🐿️ More and more difficult to put down . . .
SPOILED for me by the author's abuse of Almighty GOD's Name. This is blasphemy and is NEVER acceptable. Minus 1 *
I'm looking forward to reading future stories - without Blasphemy, please
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