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Suzanne Jones #3
Corruption!
Out of fear. Out of greed. Out of evil.
Corruption springs from many roots.
Teenagers fall prey to a deadly new drug craze sweeping across Russia. Pharmaceuticals destined for Africa turn up on the backstreets of Moscow, St Petersburg and Vladivostok. Regulator Suzanne Jones and her sister, Charlie, fight to stop the pushers before more kids die. But will their discoveries mean a friend goes to prison? And are they putting their loved ones in danger? With old adversaries and surprising new allies, the Jones sisters face their toughest challenge to date. The heart-stopping final episode in the Suzanne Jones series of thrillers set in the sometimes murky world of international pharmaceuticals.
Corruption springs from many roots.
Teenagers fall prey to a deadly new drug craze sweeping across Russia. Pharmaceuticals destined for Africa turn up on the backstreets of Moscow, St Petersburg and Vladivostok. Regulator Suzanne Jones and her sister, Charlie, fight to stop the pushers before more kids die. But will their discoveries mean a friend goes to prison? And are they putting their loved ones in danger? With old adversaries and surprising new allies, the Jones sisters face their toughest challenge to date. The heart-stopping final episode in the Suzanne Jones series of thrillers set in the sometimes murky world of international pharmaceuticals.
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Elizabeth Ducie
36 books98 followersI was born and brought up in Birmingham. As a teenager, I won a holiday to France, Spain and Portugal for writing essays and poetry in a newspaper competition. Despite this promising start in the literary world, I took scientific qualifications and spent more than thirty years as a manufacturing consultant, technical writer and small business owner, publishing a number of pharmaceutical text books and editing a technical journal along the way. I returned to creative writing in 2006 and since then, I have written short stories and poetry for competitions — and have had a few wins, several honourable mentions and some short-listing. I am also published in several anthologies.
Under the Chudleigh Phoenix Publications imprint, I have published four solo collections of short stories and co-authored another two. I also write and lecture on business skills for writers running their own small business. My debut novel, Gorgito’s Ice Rink, which was published in 2014, was Runner Up in Writing Magazine's 2015 Self-Published Book of the Year Awards. In August 2018, it received a Chill With A Book Award. My second novel, Counterfeit!, was published in 2016. It is the first in a series of international thrillers. It came third in the Literature Works 2015 First Page Writing Prize. The second in the series, Deception!, came out in September 2017, and Corruption! came a year later. The fourth and final part of the series will be published in September 2024. In the meantime, I have written the Coombesford Chronicles, a series of cosy crime, set in and English village.
Having left Birmingham to study in London, I lived for more than twenty years in Wilmington, Kent. In 2007, I moved to the South West of England, where I live with my husband, Michael, in a converted granary sited picturesquely on the banks of, and occasionally within the path of, a small stream. In 2012 I graduated from Exeter University with an MA in Creative Writing and closed down my technical consultancy in order to concentrate full-time on my writing.
I was editor of the Chudleigh Phoenix Community Magazine, a monthly online newsletter for fourteen years, finishing in 2023. I am a member of the Chudleigh Writers' Circle and was one of the organisers of the annual Chudleigh Literary Festival which ran from 2011 to 2019. I was Director of the Exeter Literary Festival for 2020 and 2021. I am also a member of Exeter Writers, South Hams Authors' Network, Teignmouth Writers and the Women in Publishing community in the US. I spend far too much time on Facebook and Twitter, but have met some wonderful members of the writing community as a result.
When I am not writing, I am a keen reader and singer. I also enjoy live theatre of any kind, share with my husband a love of fine dining, and am a real sucker for the kind of country house hotel where you can kick off your shoes and curl up with a book in front of a log fire.
I would like you to believe I am also a keen walker, enjoying the beauties of Dartmoor and the South Devon coastline—but, as a writer, I'm good at making things up.
Under the Chudleigh Phoenix Publications imprint, I have published four solo collections of short stories and co-authored another two. I also write and lecture on business skills for writers running their own small business. My debut novel, Gorgito’s Ice Rink, which was published in 2014, was Runner Up in Writing Magazine's 2015 Self-Published Book of the Year Awards. In August 2018, it received a Chill With A Book Award. My second novel, Counterfeit!, was published in 2016. It is the first in a series of international thrillers. It came third in the Literature Works 2015 First Page Writing Prize. The second in the series, Deception!, came out in September 2017, and Corruption! came a year later. The fourth and final part of the series will be published in September 2024. In the meantime, I have written the Coombesford Chronicles, a series of cosy crime, set in and English village.
Having left Birmingham to study in London, I lived for more than twenty years in Wilmington, Kent. In 2007, I moved to the South West of England, where I live with my husband, Michael, in a converted granary sited picturesquely on the banks of, and occasionally within the path of, a small stream. In 2012 I graduated from Exeter University with an MA in Creative Writing and closed down my technical consultancy in order to concentrate full-time on my writing.
I was editor of the Chudleigh Phoenix Community Magazine, a monthly online newsletter for fourteen years, finishing in 2023. I am a member of the Chudleigh Writers' Circle and was one of the organisers of the annual Chudleigh Literary Festival which ran from 2011 to 2019. I was Director of the Exeter Literary Festival for 2020 and 2021. I am also a member of Exeter Writers, South Hams Authors' Network, Teignmouth Writers and the Women in Publishing community in the US. I spend far too much time on Facebook and Twitter, but have met some wonderful members of the writing community as a result.
When I am not writing, I am a keen reader and singer. I also enjoy live theatre of any kind, share with my husband a love of fine dining, and am a real sucker for the kind of country house hotel where you can kick off your shoes and curl up with a book in front of a log fire.
I would like you to believe I am also a keen walker, enjoying the beauties of Dartmoor and the South Devon coastline—but, as a writer, I'm good at making things up.
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September 26, 2018
Where to start? This is actually the third and final book in the Suzanne Jones series. I have not read the others and do not feel that I was lacking information by not reading the preceding instalments. If you are planning to read this instalment then I would definitely read the previous books first. Based on Corruption I think you would be in for a real treat.
This story is told from multiple points of view, which was necessary to the story and worked really well. There is a little timeline jumping but again, this is relevant to the intricacies of Corruption.
I really thought I had the whole plot worked out by about 30% into the book but I could not have been more wrong. This book had more surprises than a haunted house fairground ride and instilled the same level of tension and anticipation in me! I could never guess where the story would swing to next and it kept me enthralled from start to stunning finish.
An intricately woven tale the prologue is hard hitting and sets the pace well for the whole book.
All in all this is a really thrilling, edge of your seat, story that will keep you on your toes throughout and the ending? … Wow!
Thank you to Rachel’s Random Resources and Elizabeth Ducie for providing me with a review copy of Corruption! This is my honest review.
This story is told from multiple points of view, which was necessary to the story and worked really well. There is a little timeline jumping but again, this is relevant to the intricacies of Corruption.
I really thought I had the whole plot worked out by about 30% into the book but I could not have been more wrong. This book had more surprises than a haunted house fairground ride and instilled the same level of tension and anticipation in me! I could never guess where the story would swing to next and it kept me enthralled from start to stunning finish.
An intricately woven tale the prologue is hard hitting and sets the pace well for the whole book.
All in all this is a really thrilling, edge of your seat, story that will keep you on your toes throughout and the ending? … Wow!
Thank you to Rachel’s Random Resources and Elizabeth Ducie for providing me with a review copy of Corruption! This is my honest review.
October 4, 2018
I have never been there but I love thrillers taking place in Russia. I love the language and I don’t know why. Maybe it’s because I’m a big James Bond fan and the villain is often from that part of the world? I don’t really like science but I love a thriller with a background in the pharmaceutical world. So, I will not surprise you that when I saw the blurb of this book, I was won over straight away.
Before I say something about the story, I havd to add that I adore the cover.
This is the third book in the series and I had no problem at all picking this one up. You can easily read it as a stand alone and of course your interest will be piqued to read the other books as well. I am sorry the hear it is the final part.
I already talked about James Bond (sorry he is a bit of my hobbyhorse) and the type of story is very alike minus the technical gadgets. Here everything is solved in the good old fashioned way and it’s nice to see heroines instead of heroes.
This is a story full of action, but the author also added love and affection to give you a breather in this fast paced and fluently written book.
Thank you, Elizabeth Ducie and RachelsRandomResources.
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Before I say something about the story, I havd to add that I adore the cover.
This is the third book in the series and I had no problem at all picking this one up. You can easily read it as a stand alone and of course your interest will be piqued to read the other books as well. I am sorry the hear it is the final part.
I already talked about James Bond (sorry he is a bit of my hobbyhorse) and the type of story is very alike minus the technical gadgets. Here everything is solved in the good old fashioned way and it’s nice to see heroines instead of heroes.
This is a story full of action, but the author also added love and affection to give you a breather in this fast paced and fluently written book.
Thank you, Elizabeth Ducie and RachelsRandomResources.
https://bforbookreview.wordpress.com
October 1, 2018
This is the first book I'm reading of Elizabeth Ducie and it's the third and final book in the Suzanne Jones Series. I didn't if I would feel like I was missing something by not reading the first books in the series, but all the details and the connections between the characters, specially does that I assume were shown case in the two other novels, made me comfortable with reading this book without going through the previous ones.
Elizabeth did this wonderful job with the storytelling. Not every author can tell a story from multiple points of view and still maintain the connection and attention of the reader. But, the way the author told the story allowed the development of not only the characters but the plot as well. Also, the back and forth in the timeline provided that background that made me understand the characters and that feeling of security that could be lost to me because I didn't read the books before. Besides, that change in timelines allowed us, the readers, to understand more all that was going on, no matter if we knew the main characters or not.
This book was full of surprises from beginning to end. Full of twists and turns that really made this book a suspense and thriller book and I honestly didn't know what to expect. All the unexpected moments made the book so good, and gave it a tone and pace that took the plot to another level of amazing-ness.
And that fast pace and all the surprises leave us wondering about all the characters and questioning everything. That combined with how the relationship (love and friendship) between the characters were described, they gave a sense of reality to the book that I quite liked.
Do I recommend this book? I actually recommend that if you want to read this book, start with the series. If the other two novels are as good as this one then you will be happy to read all the three books.
[I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, and Elizabeth for the eCopy of this book and for allowing me to join in the fun and by being a part of the blog tour with my honest review of the book.]
Elizabeth did this wonderful job with the storytelling. Not every author can tell a story from multiple points of view and still maintain the connection and attention of the reader. But, the way the author told the story allowed the development of not only the characters but the plot as well. Also, the back and forth in the timeline provided that background that made me understand the characters and that feeling of security that could be lost to me because I didn't read the books before. Besides, that change in timelines allowed us, the readers, to understand more all that was going on, no matter if we knew the main characters or not.
This book was full of surprises from beginning to end. Full of twists and turns that really made this book a suspense and thriller book and I honestly didn't know what to expect. All the unexpected moments made the book so good, and gave it a tone and pace that took the plot to another level of amazing-ness.
And that fast pace and all the surprises leave us wondering about all the characters and questioning everything. That combined with how the relationship (love and friendship) between the characters were described, they gave a sense of reality to the book that I quite liked.
Do I recommend this book? I actually recommend that if you want to read this book, start with the series. If the other two novels are as good as this one then you will be happy to read all the three books.
[I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, and Elizabeth for the eCopy of this book and for allowing me to join in the fun and by being a part of the blog tour with my honest review of the book.]
October 1, 2018
This is the third of the Jones sisters’ books by Elizabeth Ducie and I have to admit it’s the first I’ve read. Joining a series half-way through can sometimes be a problem. Fortunately, any backstory that you need is neatly explained, meaning that I didn’t have to work out the relationships and pasts of the main characters.
The author has a background in pharma and it’s been put to good use. The setting and all the little details are convincing and ring true. I don’t know her background in criminality? but that part of the story is pretty realistic too, there’s a conspiracy, blackmail and all sorts of action mixed in with the story of drug smuggling in modern day Russia. It sounds real; therefore it holds my attention.
There’s a lot of topical relevance too, right from the start my interest was piqued, very soon I was hooked into wanting to know what would happen next. I started to care about the characters, question motives, form my own theories.
Two apparently unconnected chapters get us going and set the scene. These are both incredibly well described, atmospheric, completely different and made me wonder where this was all leading. Then there’s a chance meeting and we’re off. When you think that things are starting to become clearer. there's a twist, and then another. You head off in a different direction. You get sucked into the story, it all fits together, the combination of present-day action and the background to it combine brilliantly.
This chain of events drags all the players together and suspicions turn to revelations, requiring action. Some old faces from the first books turn up, they assimilate into the ensemble perfectly. There's a lot of action but the pace is perfectly judged. In the end, everything comes together. The ending is satisfying, but with enough left over to make you want more, just as it should be.
Reading Corruption has made me want to read the other two novels and while I believe that this is to be the last in the series, surely there’s the scope for a fourth?
The author has a background in pharma and it’s been put to good use. The setting and all the little details are convincing and ring true. I don’t know her background in criminality? but that part of the story is pretty realistic too, there’s a conspiracy, blackmail and all sorts of action mixed in with the story of drug smuggling in modern day Russia. It sounds real; therefore it holds my attention.
There’s a lot of topical relevance too, right from the start my interest was piqued, very soon I was hooked into wanting to know what would happen next. I started to care about the characters, question motives, form my own theories.
Two apparently unconnected chapters get us going and set the scene. These are both incredibly well described, atmospheric, completely different and made me wonder where this was all leading. Then there’s a chance meeting and we’re off. When you think that things are starting to become clearer. there's a twist, and then another. You head off in a different direction. You get sucked into the story, it all fits together, the combination of present-day action and the background to it combine brilliantly.
This chain of events drags all the players together and suspicions turn to revelations, requiring action. Some old faces from the first books turn up, they assimilate into the ensemble perfectly. There's a lot of action but the pace is perfectly judged. In the end, everything comes together. The ending is satisfying, but with enough left over to make you want more, just as it should be.
Reading Corruption has made me want to read the other two novels and while I believe that this is to be the last in the series, surely there’s the scope for a fourth?
October 2, 2018
If I was surprised how very much I enjoyed the second book in this series, I have to say that I think I might have enjoyed Corruption! even more. It might have helped that I had clear expectations, and that I’d already met (and really liked) Charlie and Suzanne – but I’m quite certain that this gripping read could very comfortably be read as a standalone.
It probably goes without saying that for a pharmaceutical thriller to work convincingly, it needs a feeling of authenticity – and Elizabeth Ducie draws on her vast experience to make the story content vividly real, and quite fascinatingly detailed, both about the manufacturing process and the loopholes viciously exploited by the criminal fraternity.
The whole story is quite superb – exciting, unpredictable, a real page-turner – but I particularly liked its characters. After its shocking scene-setting opener, the story’s initial focus is on Francine Matheson, ousted from her political role and facing an uncertain future touched with sadness, an excellent portrait of living with loss, self sufficient but seeking a new rudder for her life. Her encounter with Anton Dimitriov – a pharmaceutical manufacturer from St Petersburg – and his well-drawn family then begins to drive the story, an initial suspicion that all is not as it should be escalating into a full-scale investigation, with extreme danger for all involved. Both Suzanne and Charlie join the action, and I particularly liked the extra level of complication from the changes in their personal circumstances, with a few nice detours into the detail. The villains are suitably villainous, and it was interesting to encounter again some characters I was already familiar with – but that previous knowledge wasn’t in any way a pre-requisite.
And the story was quite excellent – beautifully paced, full of twists and turns, cranking up the tension in the lead up to a tremendously exciting, well-handled climax. And I really enjoyed the quality of the writing – great set pieces, insights into key characters’ thoughts and motivations, vivid descriptions, crisp dialogue that drives the story forward, and some absolutely fascinating detail about corruption within the pharmaceutical world. I thoroughly enjoyed this one – and I do secretly rather hope that we haven’t seen the last of Suzanne and Charlie.
It probably goes without saying that for a pharmaceutical thriller to work convincingly, it needs a feeling of authenticity – and Elizabeth Ducie draws on her vast experience to make the story content vividly real, and quite fascinatingly detailed, both about the manufacturing process and the loopholes viciously exploited by the criminal fraternity.
The whole story is quite superb – exciting, unpredictable, a real page-turner – but I particularly liked its characters. After its shocking scene-setting opener, the story’s initial focus is on Francine Matheson, ousted from her political role and facing an uncertain future touched with sadness, an excellent portrait of living with loss, self sufficient but seeking a new rudder for her life. Her encounter with Anton Dimitriov – a pharmaceutical manufacturer from St Petersburg – and his well-drawn family then begins to drive the story, an initial suspicion that all is not as it should be escalating into a full-scale investigation, with extreme danger for all involved. Both Suzanne and Charlie join the action, and I particularly liked the extra level of complication from the changes in their personal circumstances, with a few nice detours into the detail. The villains are suitably villainous, and it was interesting to encounter again some characters I was already familiar with – but that previous knowledge wasn’t in any way a pre-requisite.
And the story was quite excellent – beautifully paced, full of twists and turns, cranking up the tension in the lead up to a tremendously exciting, well-handled climax. And I really enjoyed the quality of the writing – great set pieces, insights into key characters’ thoughts and motivations, vivid descriptions, crisp dialogue that drives the story forward, and some absolutely fascinating detail about corruption within the pharmaceutical world. I thoroughly enjoyed this one – and I do secretly rather hope that we haven’t seen the last of Suzanne and Charlie.
September 24, 2018
Corruption is the third book in the Suzanne Jones series. The Prologue gets right to the heart of the issue that's going to be dealt with in this story, and it's a tough one. I then loved the opening to Part 1 all about the change in Francine Matheson's life, and how that led onto becoming involved with the pharmaceutical industry in Russia.
Life has similarly moved on for the Jones sisters. Suzanne has married a vet and has gone on an extended honeymoon in South America. Charlie is expecting a baby with her partner, Annie. However when Francine gets in touch with Charlie about her concerns Charlie is only too willing to come to her assistance.
As help comes from an unexpected source friends and foes reappear in this well thought out plot that culminates in a thrilling climax. We also get to see more about Charlie's background which was a bonus.
I thoroughly enjoyed catching up with these characters again and I'm sure readers who like well-written crime novels filled with strong characters and interesting storylines would love this series. They could be read independently of one another, but why wouldn't you start at the beginning?
Life has similarly moved on for the Jones sisters. Suzanne has married a vet and has gone on an extended honeymoon in South America. Charlie is expecting a baby with her partner, Annie. However when Francine gets in touch with Charlie about her concerns Charlie is only too willing to come to her assistance.
As help comes from an unexpected source friends and foes reappear in this well thought out plot that culminates in a thrilling climax. We also get to see more about Charlie's background which was a bonus.
I thoroughly enjoyed catching up with these characters again and I'm sure readers who like well-written crime novels filled with strong characters and interesting storylines would love this series. They could be read independently of one another, but why wouldn't you start at the beginning?
September 24, 2018
Another great thriller from Elizabeth Ducie, I would highly recommend. It was great to be back with Suzanne and Charlie Jones (and if you haven’t read the first two, Counterfeit! and Deception!, it doesn’t matter, but they’re really good too), and this time in they’re investigating the trail of a new and deadly drug that’s apparently being manufactured in Russia.
With Suzanne away, it falls to Charlie to make the first trip to St Petersburg, much to the dismay of her pregnant partner. Once there, she is introduced to the family who own the factory that’s under suspicion. But they’re not villains, she’s sure of it, so who is?
Further investigation reveals old adversaries and welcome, if surprising, friends. I don’t want to give the plot away as there are so many clever twists and turns. Corruption is really well plotted and hums along. There’s lots of really interesting and vivid writing about Russia and the pharmaceutical industry that I found very illuminating.
A great story, with an edge of the seat dénouement, it would make a fantastic movie. I really enjoyed it.
With Suzanne away, it falls to Charlie to make the first trip to St Petersburg, much to the dismay of her pregnant partner. Once there, she is introduced to the family who own the factory that’s under suspicion. But they’re not villains, she’s sure of it, so who is?
Further investigation reveals old adversaries and welcome, if surprising, friends. I don’t want to give the plot away as there are so many clever twists and turns. Corruption is really well plotted and hums along. There’s lots of really interesting and vivid writing about Russia and the pharmaceutical industry that I found very illuminating.
A great story, with an edge of the seat dénouement, it would make a fantastic movie. I really enjoyed it.
September 21, 2018
Review to come on Oct 4th
October 2, 2018
Corruption! (Suzanne Jones, #3)
by Elizabeth Ducie
#Krokodil #Russia #Fire #UK and more!
The Good
I loved the intro to this book and finding Anton. I loved the family from the start expected a different story than the one that I read. This book took a much darker twist than I imagined but it was not a problem!
The Bad
Corruption was a bit longer than I like and I felt the start was too detailed and long and different -because the action in the book is exciting and should have started sooner. Suzanne is a clever cookie, but we had to work at finding that out when the Russians arrived.
The Ugly
I love strong female leads and we got this. But, I felt the book was like two books rolled into one - the Anton thing that wasn't there, the ability to do real detective work, the best friends getting involved.. Either I missed out by not reading books 1 and 2.. or a lot was compensated in book 3 and there was too much detail. My favourite part was the romantic premise start, then the spying on Anton plus mama! Great descriptions of places and people though...
3.5 Stars - I read this as part of a blog tour
by Elizabeth Ducie
#Krokodil #Russia #Fire #UK and more!
The Good
I loved the intro to this book and finding Anton. I loved the family from the start expected a different story than the one that I read. This book took a much darker twist than I imagined but it was not a problem!
The Bad
Corruption was a bit longer than I like and I felt the start was too detailed and long and different -because the action in the book is exciting and should have started sooner. Suzanne is a clever cookie, but we had to work at finding that out when the Russians arrived.
The Ugly
I love strong female leads and we got this. But, I felt the book was like two books rolled into one - the Anton thing that wasn't there, the ability to do real detective work, the best friends getting involved.. Either I missed out by not reading books 1 and 2.. or a lot was compensated in book 3 and there was too much detail. My favourite part was the romantic premise start, then the spying on Anton plus mama! Great descriptions of places and people though...
3.5 Stars - I read this as part of a blog tour
October 2, 2018
Krokodil is the new drug that is cheaper than heroin and known to kill in one to years of use. It’s not a pretty drug in Russia but after discovering two dead bodies it looks like rumors of mass production of krokodil is more than just rumors. With her sister on an extended honeymoon, Francine Matheson is asked to look into the rumors. Francine askes her sister Charlie for advice and even though her partner is expecting a baby Charlie heads out to help Francine’s investigation.
I have not read the other books in this series but I don’t think that really affected my enjoyment of Corruption. I was hooked with the prologue and what images I have seen of users of krokodil. I thought I had an idea of where this story was going but I was kept completely off guard.
Francine and Charlie meet surprising friends and enemies on the path to the manufacturer. There are twists and turns to keep you guessing and multiple points of view that help to add to this story.
This is a great read. If you like thrillers it’s one to check out. Now I want to go back to the beginning and see what I have missed.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.
I have not read the other books in this series but I don’t think that really affected my enjoyment of Corruption. I was hooked with the prologue and what images I have seen of users of krokodil. I thought I had an idea of where this story was going but I was kept completely off guard.
Francine and Charlie meet surprising friends and enemies on the path to the manufacturer. There are twists and turns to keep you guessing and multiple points of view that help to add to this story.
This is a great read. If you like thrillers it’s one to check out. Now I want to go back to the beginning and see what I have missed.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.
October 7, 2018
A story of suspense and intrigue. The Jones sisters are brought in to help their friend Francine figure out if her new friend is really involved with the pharmaceutical corruption that she has stumbled across. After Francine’s husband dies in a tragic car accident, and she has lost her seat in the British Parliament, she decides she needs to get away from the sympathetic looks and phone calls. She decides to go on a vacation to the Caribbean and meets Anton, a self-made business man from St. Petersburg.
I really enjoyed reading this story and getting to know the women who weren’t afraid to stick their noses into places that some men wouldn’t even venture. They are smart, sneaky, and strong women. They stand up for their friends and won’t rest until they have the facts straight and their friends are safe. These women weren’t afraid to trek across Europe to find the truth or to help out a friend at the drop of a hat.
This was the first story I’ve read in the Suzanne Jones books and I enjoyed it. I would like to go back and read the other two prior to this one. The Jones sisters seem to live a life on the edge at times. I give this story a 4.5 star review and recommend it to anyone who likes suspense and intrigue stories.
I really enjoyed reading this story and getting to know the women who weren’t afraid to stick their noses into places that some men wouldn’t even venture. They are smart, sneaky, and strong women. They stand up for their friends and won’t rest until they have the facts straight and their friends are safe. These women weren’t afraid to trek across Europe to find the truth or to help out a friend at the drop of a hat.
This was the first story I’ve read in the Suzanne Jones books and I enjoyed it. I would like to go back and read the other two prior to this one. The Jones sisters seem to live a life on the edge at times. I give this story a 4.5 star review and recommend it to anyone who likes suspense and intrigue stories.
October 3, 2018
Corruption! is the third book in the Suzanne Jones series. I read this without reading the first two, and feel this can definitely be read as a standalone, however, I do plan to read the first two books.
Sometimes I don’t like stories that are told in multiple points of views, but Elizabeth Ducie wrote this so well, that the POVs actually helped drive the plot forward and keep my interest. The characters are very diverse, distinguishable and relatable.
I loved the constant thrill and tension that kept me on the edge of my seat. I didn’t know where the story was headed, and in the end, the twists and turns just blew me away.
I highly suggest checking out this series. It has an interesting concept, it’s a fast paced, thrill ride, and it has a very diverse cast of characters.
*I received a copy of this book as part of a blog tour. All opinions are my own.*
Sometimes I don’t like stories that are told in multiple points of views, but Elizabeth Ducie wrote this so well, that the POVs actually helped drive the plot forward and keep my interest. The characters are very diverse, distinguishable and relatable.
I loved the constant thrill and tension that kept me on the edge of my seat. I didn’t know where the story was headed, and in the end, the twists and turns just blew me away.
I highly suggest checking out this series. It has an interesting concept, it’s a fast paced, thrill ride, and it has a very diverse cast of characters.
*I received a copy of this book as part of a blog tour. All opinions are my own.*
October 6, 2018
Elizabeth Ducie’s writing just gets better and better. I enjoyed the previous two Jones sisters’ novels - Counterfeit and Deception and Corruption was even more compulsive reading. The plot is tightly-drawn with many twists and turns.
It has a large number of characters but there is no confusion. Each one is so well-drawn with a distinct personality that they are easily memorable.
Ducie’s knowledge of Russia and the pharmaceutical industry shines through adding another level of depth to the whole reading experience.
It has a large number of characters but there is no confusion. Each one is so well-drawn with a distinct personality that they are easily memorable.
Ducie’s knowledge of Russia and the pharmaceutical industry shines through adding another level of depth to the whole reading experience.
January 29, 2024
Corruption, the third book in the Jones Sisters Thrillers was great fun as I got to travel to Russia and Ukraine, fight the bad guys along side Charlie and Suzanne and fell in love with Lydia the plucky young woman with Down Syndrome who stood up for herself at every turn even when things got dangerous. Ducie's research in the area of illegal pharmaceutical sales to other countries was second to none and left me curious about what new story arch she going to introduce in Book 4 in the series which is rumoured to be coming out some time in 2024. Can't wait!
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