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Anders Nordvelt #2
Human Resources
The sequel to Night Shift, praised by Crime Review and Cemetery Dance.
Antarctica. A city on the edge of nowhere.
Anders Nordvelt is chief of security in this frozen land, so, when a prominent member of a dissident group is murdered, it is his job to find the killer. Unsatisfied with the obvious explanation, Anders keeps pushing until the body of a colleague turns up in his apartment.
Could Anders really be the killer? Why does he half-remember wielding the knife? And why are the whispers of a fabled Human Resources black-ops team getting ever louder?
As for Anders, he’s about to enter a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with a ruthless killer.
FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launched in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.
Antarctica. A city on the edge of nowhere.
Anders Nordvelt is chief of security in this frozen land, so, when a prominent member of a dissident group is murdered, it is his job to find the killer. Unsatisfied with the obvious explanation, Anders keeps pushing until the body of a colleague turns up in his apartment.
Could Anders really be the killer? Why does he half-remember wielding the knife? And why are the whispers of a fabled Human Resources black-ops team getting ever louder?
As for Anders, he’s about to enter a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with a ruthless killer.
FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launched in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.
288 pages, Hardcover
Published July 23, 2020
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November 10, 2020
What A Bitter World To Live In!
This story takes place somewhere in the near future and is about a new world being built (Australis) while trying to exist in the deep recesses of frozen Antarctica.. Anders Nordveldt is chief of security and a man who believes in truth and justice. There are many people especially one of his sergeants who believe that Anders is not qualified for his position and in over his head, so they try discredit him and make his job more difficult than necessary whenever possible. This security chief has paid his dues in this frigid nightmare of a place which is considered to be a wonderful new world where people can live in harmony without so many problems and annoyances of the past. There aren't any pesty insects, mice or rat problems to worry about !n this frigid environment sitting on the edge of the world but but, also there aren't any pets as cats and dogs or birds for companions since the temperatures are so frigid that people must wear what is called a warm suit with an oxygen mask whenever they go outdoors to protect their skin which would have frostbite within minutes.. There are new groups of citizens voluntarily coming to live in Austrailis but also rumors of forced immigration are emerging and Anders must investigate some of these claims and report back to the Committee of which he is also a member. Suddenly a respected member of the committee if found murdered and there aren't any immediate suspect's or DNA evidence found and it becomes top priority that Anders find the culprit responsible and why this murder happened or his job may be on the line. Before he even gets his investigation started another very gruesome murder occurs and the security team want to blame the spouse and wrap the murder case up, while Anders wants only the truth and justice to follow and before long Anderson will find himself running to solve these crimes but also running to save his sanity and maybe also his own life.
This was a very intriguing book for me. I went in blind and at first I thought "oh no" a futuristic sci-fi book, since I'm not a big fan of certain science fiction stories. I am so glad that I gave this book a chance because it was terrific. The story was a little bit of everything including being a thriller, mystery, suspense, adventure, science fiction, even a touch of romance (not much) and so much more. The book was very well-written with great character development and I really ended up loving this book and I now want to read the first book in this series, but this was definitely a stand-alone story and was fun and easy to read. This was my first book by Robin Triggs and I am looking forward to reading more fro this author.
I want to thank the publisher "Flame Tree Press" and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this novel and any opinions expressed are unbiased and mine alone!
I have given this terrific book a rating of 4 Futuristic 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Stars!!
This story takes place somewhere in the near future and is about a new world being built (Australis) while trying to exist in the deep recesses of frozen Antarctica.. Anders Nordveldt is chief of security and a man who believes in truth and justice. There are many people especially one of his sergeants who believe that Anders is not qualified for his position and in over his head, so they try discredit him and make his job more difficult than necessary whenever possible. This security chief has paid his dues in this frigid nightmare of a place which is considered to be a wonderful new world where people can live in harmony without so many problems and annoyances of the past. There aren't any pesty insects, mice or rat problems to worry about !n this frigid environment sitting on the edge of the world but but, also there aren't any pets as cats and dogs or birds for companions since the temperatures are so frigid that people must wear what is called a warm suit with an oxygen mask whenever they go outdoors to protect their skin which would have frostbite within minutes.. There are new groups of citizens voluntarily coming to live in Austrailis but also rumors of forced immigration are emerging and Anders must investigate some of these claims and report back to the Committee of which he is also a member. Suddenly a respected member of the committee if found murdered and there aren't any immediate suspect's or DNA evidence found and it becomes top priority that Anders find the culprit responsible and why this murder happened or his job may be on the line. Before he even gets his investigation started another very gruesome murder occurs and the security team want to blame the spouse and wrap the murder case up, while Anders wants only the truth and justice to follow and before long Anderson will find himself running to solve these crimes but also running to save his sanity and maybe also his own life.
This was a very intriguing book for me. I went in blind and at first I thought "oh no" a futuristic sci-fi book, since I'm not a big fan of certain science fiction stories. I am so glad that I gave this book a chance because it was terrific. The story was a little bit of everything including being a thriller, mystery, suspense, adventure, science fiction, even a touch of romance (not much) and so much more. The book was very well-written with great character development and I really ended up loving this book and I now want to read the first book in this series, but this was definitely a stand-alone story and was fun and easy to read. This was my first book by Robin Triggs and I am looking forward to reading more fro this author.
I want to thank the publisher "Flame Tree Press" and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this novel and any opinions expressed are unbiased and mine alone!
I have given this terrific book a rating of 4 Futuristic 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Stars!!
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November 8, 2021
My thanks to Flame Tree Press, Robin Triggs and Netgalley. Straight up, I can tell you that I really didn't like this story. The characters are bland. But, because of the first book, I wanted to know more about this strange world. Turns out that black, brown and white are still at odds. Anders isn't rascist, at all. But, at 40% as soon as race came up, I quit the book. I prefer my readings of the future to be as one. I have no recommendations for this book. I find myself uninterested.
June 13, 2021
Did not enjoy this book as much as the first book it was pretty bland not enough action
September 19, 2020
This is the sequel to the excellent Night Shift, even if it takes place in a different setting and features mostly new characters. Anders Nordvelt is again Chief of Security. This time, he’s in Australis, the underground city in the frozen Antarctica. He finds himself involved in another old-fashioned whodunit with tons of suspects and red herrings. His old buddies from the first volume come back to get more or less involved in the new case, and as always Anders is overwhelmed, but smarter than he looks. I really like his voice, he is friendly and sympathetic. His new team is interesting. I actually really liked one of the members and another one I loathed from the beginning. I suspected one and trusted the other. Nothing, not one of my assumptions ended up being right. The plot is very suspenseful and I can only hope there will be more. I like Anders and his world. I wouldn’t like to live there, but it’s fun to visit.
I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thank you, NetGalley/Flame Tree Press!
I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thank you, NetGalley/Flame Tree Press!
November 7, 2020
For the sole nine survivors of the Antarctic events of Book 1, NIGHT SHIFT, life and career have only been downhill. Not fitting in, the object or scorn or fear or anxiety, these individuals "don't belong" and don't know how to. The newly constructed city Australis, replacing the lost Antarctic base, should be a Paradise, with constant immigration and a job for everyone. So why suddenly are there protests and dangerous sabotage? Once again, who can be trusted? Can anyone?
November 20, 2020
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“Human Resources” is a thrilling whodunit crime novel in a science fiction landscape, and I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Firstly, the author did a brilliant job of maintaining suspense. Nordvelt shines in the role as he probably wishes he never worked at Australis. Nordvelt tries to figure out who is behind the murders, even if it means ruining his reputation. Moreover, the author adds quite a few twists, which keep the plot gripping. It was thrilling to see how Nordvelt finds himself in deeper trouble as the murder counts go up. At times, the story progresses in a delicious way where you don’t know if Nordvelt is responsible or not.
Similarly, all the supporting cast also adds nicely to the backdrop. Nascimento, Maggie, Ameli, and Mithu add nicely to the mix. At one point, most of these characters are potential suspects in the first murder. Bartelli was another favorite, and I loved the way he supported Nordvelt. Moreover, the reveal, in the end, threw me off and one that I did not see coming. This twist made the story very memorable, and I was satisfied with the way things turned out.
Also, I didn’t know that this was the second book in the series. Although I have not read the previous novel, I had no trouble following this. I am eager to pick up and read “Night Shift,” from which this novel picks up. Overall, “Human Resources” is a gripping crime thriller that takes you on an epic ‘whodunit’ chase.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
November 25, 2020
Human Resources by Robin Triggs is the sequel to Nightshift. Both stories take place in a post apocalyptic world where the organization known simply as the Company has power on the same level (if not higher) as the United Nations. The Company is building a city in Antarctica in a desperate search for resources. The story is again told from the perspective of Anders Nordvelt, the chief of security. I won’t reveal any spoilers concerning Nordvelt, but if you read Nightshift, you already know that his perspective is not always reliable. This is again a murder mystery that is a bit murky, but overall it was an entertaining read. I would love to know more about the events that brought about this new world order and more about the Company. I would also love to read more about Nordvelt’s family. Those topics would make for a fascinating dystopian read.
December 6, 2020
An entertaining read with a side of societal commentary
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November 27, 2020After being approved by NetGalley to read and review HUMAN RESOURCES by Robin Triggs, I didn’t realize it was the sequel to NIGHT SHIFT, so I purchased it and read it first.
I like the storyline Triggs created in NIGHT SHIFT; an excellent tension-filled survival mystery in Antarctica, an ending that I wasn’t expecting and left me puzzled regarding the why of things.
I found myself wanting to know more about the Company by the time I finished Book One; as I made my way into Book Two, knowing the former's ending, I struggled to make sense of the beginning.
Though HUMAN RESOURCES is a DNF for me at the fifteen percent mark, I may revisit at a later date. I’m so excited to read what Triggs comes up with next.
Thank you, NetGalley and Flames Tree Press, for loaning me an eGalley of HUMAN RESOURCES in exchange for an honest review.
NIGHT SHIFT
Source: Kindle eBook/Own
I like the storyline Triggs created in NIGHT SHIFT; an excellent tension-filled survival mystery in Antarctica, an ending that I wasn’t expecting and left me puzzled regarding the why of things.
I found myself wanting to know more about the Company by the time I finished Book One; as I made my way into Book Two, knowing the former's ending, I struggled to make sense of the beginning.
Though HUMAN RESOURCES is a DNF for me at the fifteen percent mark, I may revisit at a later date. I’m so excited to read what Triggs comes up with next.
Thank you, NetGalley and Flames Tree Press, for loaning me an eGalley of HUMAN RESOURCES in exchange for an honest review.
NIGHT SHIFT
Source: Kindle eBook/Own
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