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DS Jack Mackinnon #6
Deadly Payback
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A literary agent is murdered… A personal trainer lies dead in a car park ... What secret connects them?
When a top literary agent's bloated and disfigured body is found in one of London's most prestigious hotels, Detective Sergeant Mackinnon and the rest of MIT get to work.
As the body count rises, the team are under pressure to find out what connects the victims. Who wants these people dead, and why?
The truth turns out to be more shocking than anyone expected.
Deadly Payback is a British Police Procedural with a medical thriller element set in the City of London.
A literary agent is murdered… A personal trainer lies dead in a car park ... What secret connects them?
When a top literary agent's bloated and disfigured body is found in one of London's most prestigious hotels, Detective Sergeant Mackinnon and the rest of MIT get to work.
As the body count rises, the team are under pressure to find out what connects the victims. Who wants these people dead, and why?
The truth turns out to be more shocking than anyone expected.
Deadly Payback is a British Police Procedural with a medical thriller element set in the City of London.
272 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 20, 2015
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D.S. Butler
35 books899 followersAuthor of the Karen Hart series. Ex-biochemist turned crime-writer. Huge Queen fan. Loves to read crime fiction.
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February 22, 2022
This is the sixth book in the DS Jack Mackinnon series by author D.S Butler. I really enjoy the Karen Hart series by the same author but to be honest it has taken me awhile to really get into this series. Now six books in I really enjoy the lead character Jack Mackinnon and the series in general. A good solid police procedural with good characters and interesting plots.
Two murders with no obvious connections other than the bloated disfigured remains. The victims a top literary agent and a personal trainer and Detective Sergeant Mackinnon must find the connection and stop the killer before they strike again.
Two murders with no obvious connections other than the bloated disfigured remains. The victims a top literary agent and a personal trainer and Detective Sergeant Mackinnon must find the connection and stop the killer before they strike again.
March 20, 2020
Another excellent read!
Another excellent read! D.S. Butler’s writing just engulfs me into the story so much, when it skips from person to person always keeps me on my toes.
The story had great pace, even with all the side story of MacKinnons life causing him even more stress then the present case. Life eh?
As always great familiar characters such as Charlotte, with a bit of their personal life thrown in as life isn’t always rosey for our police officers.
Can't wait for the next one, so I’m off to read it now!
Another excellent read! D.S. Butler’s writing just engulfs me into the story so much, when it skips from person to person always keeps me on my toes.
The story had great pace, even with all the side story of MacKinnons life causing him even more stress then the present case. Life eh?
As always great familiar characters such as Charlotte, with a bit of their personal life thrown in as life isn’t always rosey for our police officers.
Can't wait for the next one, so I’m off to read it now!
April 26, 2020
This one was one of my favorites by this author. Actually I really have liked them all! The story keeps moving along and it’s hard to put down. I’m just going to be sad when I finish all her books! Hopefully more will be coming out. I do like this series a lot. Jack Mackinnon is an interesting character and I also like Charlotte a lot. They seem like real people.
March 26, 2019
Fantastic
I just love this series and sad to be starting the last one. They keep your interest but not too gory or over the top. Well done D S Butler for another great read. Thank you
I just love this series and sad to be starting the last one. They keep your interest but not too gory or over the top. Well done D S Butler for another great read. Thank you
April 21, 2019
Thrilling !
Good read. Good story excellent twists.
Recommended.
Good armchair sleuth material.
Looking forward to reading the next one.
Story stands o it's own. Don't need to read the others in series.
Good read. Good story excellent twists.
Recommended.
Good armchair sleuth material.
Looking forward to reading the next one.
Story stands o it's own. Don't need to read the others in series.
July 2, 2019
Brilliantly written
Loved this story, it was so frightening. It had all the ingredients to scare and keep me reading.. It may not suit people with particular phobia. However it certainly suited me. On to the next book.📃
Loved this story, it was so frightening. It had all the ingredients to scare and keep me reading.. It may not suit people with particular phobia. However it certainly suited me. On to the next book.📃
July 4, 2019
Review
Get another brilliant read. Definitely another one for the shelf. The problem with these type of series they are like soaps and you want to start reading the next one to find out what happens to the characters
Get another brilliant read. Definitely another one for the shelf. The problem with these type of series they are like soaps and you want to start reading the next one to find out what happens to the characters
May 18, 2020
hese just get better and better, i am really
beginning to appreciate thos author's syle now,
the subject matter gets better too. I am looking
forward to thw mext in this series.
beginning to appreciate thos author's syle now,
the subject matter gets better too. I am looking
forward to thw mext in this series.
July 25, 2020
Addictive
Book 6 starring D'S Jack MacKinnon and another instalment about the perils of being a officer on the streets of London. Very addictive I would definitely recommend to those who like this kind of book .
Book 6 starring D'S Jack MacKinnon and another instalment about the perils of being a officer on the streets of London. Very addictive I would definitely recommend to those who like this kind of book .
June 10, 2023
A definite five stars. I just wish whoever is responsible would stop using Americanisms in what is an English book, with English characters and set in London and written by an English author.
The expression is "got into trouble" NOT "gotten into trouble" etc.
The expression is "got into trouble" NOT "gotten into trouble" etc.
July 2, 2023
THE GRUDGE
A gripping story well told with a hell of a twist at the end. A good way to highlight the evils of bullying and of not listening to the bullied and who not to be surprised when the bullied finally strikes back before it’s too late.
A gripping story well told with a hell of a twist at the end. A good way to highlight the evils of bullying and of not listening to the bullied and who not to be surprised when the bullied finally strikes back before it’s too late.
October 22, 2024
Another Excellent Story
Another excellent story by D S Butler in the Back MacKinnon series. All the usual characters and a very good storyline. Kept mg e gripped from start to finish.Looking forward to reading more.
Another excellent story by D S Butler in the Back MacKinnon series. All the usual characters and a very good storyline. Kept mg e gripped from start to finish.Looking forward to reading more.
September 5, 2017
Xmas
Another well written story which again was brilliant. Your books have really stopped my work at home. Is hall read more of your books at a later date.
Another well written story which again was brilliant. Your books have really stopped my work at home. Is hall read more of your books at a later date.
January 4, 2018
loved the book 6 in series want to read the rest of them first one I read beginning to really like English cop mysteries.
September 30, 2019
Addictive reading.
Fantastic addictive read. The character Jack is definitely in my top 5 of police officers in crime fiction. I'm already starting the next one.
Fantastic addictive read. The character Jack is definitely in my top 5 of police officers in crime fiction. I'm already starting the next one.
October 26, 2019
Each book if D S Butler just gets better and better I can’t say too much or it would be a spoiler but it’s a definitely good read couldn’t put it down a MUST read
April 18, 2021
Love this series. Great believable characters, and solider plots all along.
May 4, 2021
Gripping
Each one of these books I read makes me want more, they are gripping, total page turners and the characters are so believable. Excellent every timr
Each one of these books I read makes me want more, they are gripping, total page turners and the characters are so believable. Excellent every timr
April 10, 2022
I didn't think i would like the MacKinnon series but i love it who would have thought a women was the killer a great read and looking forward to the next one.
June 17, 2022
Brilliant
Another fantastic rollacoster of a storey unfolds drawing you in more and more believable characters first-class plot keeps you guessing until the last page
Another fantastic rollacoster of a storey unfolds drawing you in more and more believable characters first-class plot keeps you guessing until the last page
November 8, 2022
A quick read
Quite a fast paced narrative that kept the interest going from the start. Hence a quick read. Didn't want to put it down.
Quite a fast paced narrative that kept the interest going from the start. Hence a quick read. Didn't want to put it down.
March 10, 2023
Interesting crime story
A good crime story told from the perpetrator's point of view, which is unusual. I will probably look for some more from the author.
A good crime story told from the perpetrator's point of view, which is unusual. I will probably look for some more from the author.
November 19, 2023
Brilliant read, good storyline. It didn’t take long to read, just started next one in series. I only read
In the late evening and on long train journeys. Thoroughly enjoyed it though.
In the late evening and on long train journeys. Thoroughly enjoyed it though.
May 2, 2024
Good read
An easy read that we can all relate to at times in our lives. The family situations also, looking forward to the next one.
An easy read that we can all relate to at times in our lives. The family situations also, looking forward to the next one.
June 30, 2024
enjoyable
Thoroughly enjoyed this series of books including this one. I’ll carry in to the next and can recommend you read them.
Thoroughly enjoyed this series of books including this one. I’ll carry in to the next and can recommend you read them.
November 10, 2024
Another good storyline and easy read. Perhaps could have been a little longer but I also love that these books don’t drag out unnecessarily.
January 4, 2025
Could not stop reading
Started 3 hours ago read it completely good story very happyeasy to follow characters looking forward to next in series
Started 3 hours ago read it completely good story very happyeasy to follow characters looking forward to next in series
February 19, 2025
Very Good!
March 2, 2025
Another good book in the Jack Mackinnon series, these books are easy reads, great characters, who you find out more about as the books go on. (L)
May 11, 2025
Loved it
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