The Geordie Murder

Eric Ward #5

by Roy Lewis

Please note this book was first published as A Blurred Reality.

EXPLOITATION. KIDNAP. MURDER.
Sam Turiff is a loan shark preying on the most vulnerable people in Newcastle.

Detective Eric Ward’s investigation runs into a brick wall trying to bring down the callous criminal. No one will give evidence against him. They’re frightened what he’ll do to them.

Then Kate Geraghty is kidnapped. She’s the granddaughter of local tycoon Liam Geraghty, and there’s a link to the loan shark.

But who carried out the kidnapping and why, since no ransom is demanded?

The case soon turns into a murder investigation and Ward finds himself up against a Northern crime empire.

Can Detective Ward bring down the crime lord before anyone else pays the ultimate price?

Genres: Mystery, Fiction

184 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 14, 2019

About the author

John Royston Lewis, who published his fiction under the name Roy Lewis, was a prominent English crime writer who wrote more than 60 novels. He was also a teacher, and he taught Law for 10 years before being appointed as One of Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Further & Higher Education. He lived in the north of England where many of his novels are set.

Lewis is also the author of several law texts, which he published under the name J.R. Lewis.

Librarian's note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Reviews

[Helen Bakunowich · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Read

I have given three stars to this book . Always a well written story by this author but this one did fall a bit short after the others I have read. Characters not as interesting but in saying that it was good to see Eric's wife more featured as Anne is a integral part of Eric's life. All in all I enjoyed the book as just so love the life of early research by the means of foot slogging and common sense.

[R.L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like all the Eric Ward mysteries. In this one former policeman turned lawyer with failing eyesight tackles organized crime. The targets are people who needed money so went to loan sharks. One in particular is featured. Alongside the action here is another story about the kidnap of a wealthy man's granddaughter. Eric Ward is smart about it. He knows the grandfather is not being forthcoming. There is something more at work here. I enjoyed the slow methodical way Eric Ward figures it out.

[Scott Kalas · Rating 3 out of 5]

An okay read

It was okay enough to give me a few hours of reading, but not a captivating read. I get bored with the legal and wealth stuff.

Probably gong to take a break from the series for awhile.

[Ellie Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

As this solidly enjoyable series continues, both the plots and depth of characterisation deepen, which makes them an increasingly absorbing read. The emotional complications in this chapter were equalled by the twists and turns of the plot. A really good read.

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

A maze

Intriguing, heart stopping plot like the others in this series. Entertaining mix of characters. Holds your interest . Will look forward to more of this author.

[Ruth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great storyline with lots of twists and turns and I really enjoyed reading it!

[Susan Dillaway · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant read as always.

[C K Dundas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best book in the series so far

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eric Ward is aiming to get evidence against loan shark Sam Turriff but everyone is too scared to help. Meanwhile the granddaughter of wealthy business man Liam Geraghty is kidnapped.
An entertaining modern mystery.
Originally published in 1985

[Kathryn L. Loewenstein · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good story!!

Great characters and a very entertaining plot which kept me reading late in the night. Hope to see more books in this series. Have enjoyed all the books featuring Eric and Anne.

[Brian Murgatroyd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Read.☺

Another excellent novel from this series,have read all and can recommend the series.I look forward to the next in line.😎😎

[Woofas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Did not live up to the tag line!