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‘Danger’ is a riveting, fast-paced thriller that ranges from the leafy countryside of Kent to the windswept shores of the Black Sea and to the dramatic coastline of Cornwall. At its heart, ‘Danger’ is a compelling story depicting the hopelessness, desolation and suffering of those caught up in people-trafficking across Europe. A guest goes missing from a five-star country hotel, sparking an investigation which leads DI Sarah Hunter and DS Ted Selitto of Kent Police to the discovery that young girls are being trafficked from Eastern Europe to the UK for exploitation in the sex industry. As the body count rises, Hunter and Selitto find themselves caught up in a ferocious war between gangs of ruthless traffickers, each vying for supremacy in this sordid world. But will Hunter and Selitto be able to identify the mastermind who controls the UK operation before he can be silenced forever?
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Published August 15, 2020
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February 3, 2021
When a guest goes missing from a 5 star luxury hotel in the leafy countryside of Kent, DI Sarah Hunter and DS Ted Selitto are called in to investigate. What they originally think is just their bog standard MisPer case unwittingly leads them to the gruesome discovery of the ins and outs of human trafficking.
If I’m being brutally honest, I wasn’t sure how engaged I was going to be with this book before I read it - at almost 700 pages long, it is a beast and I sometimes struggle with longer novels. However, I ended up really enjoying this riveting and tense thriller.
Firstly, you couldn’t ask for more detail in a book (which seems fitting due to the length of it) but one thing I am really drawn to in any book is the level of detail that’s put in to characters and plots and backstories and this was done superbly in Danger. By the end I felt like I knew the characters intimately and could almost imagine myself working alongside them. I really enjoyed the relationship between DI Sarah Hunter and DS Ted Selitto and liked that there were sprinkles of humour in what is otherwise a gritty read.
I often don’t fully enjoy police procedural and criminal books these days as I’ve read so many in my life but the chapters in Danger are short and snappy and the narrative flicks between the focus of the police investigation and the ruthless gang members at the heart of the trafficking, which kept me intrigued.
The only (quite pedantic) reason I didn’t give this book 5 stars is I couldn’t look past the, in my opinion, extreme overuse of exclamation marks - there were far too many! However, I definitely enjoyed this book and would recommend it to readers who like steady-paced, action-packed and gruesome crime stories.
If I’m being brutally honest, I wasn’t sure how engaged I was going to be with this book before I read it - at almost 700 pages long, it is a beast and I sometimes struggle with longer novels. However, I ended up really enjoying this riveting and tense thriller.
Firstly, you couldn’t ask for more detail in a book (which seems fitting due to the length of it) but one thing I am really drawn to in any book is the level of detail that’s put in to characters and plots and backstories and this was done superbly in Danger. By the end I felt like I knew the characters intimately and could almost imagine myself working alongside them. I really enjoyed the relationship between DI Sarah Hunter and DS Ted Selitto and liked that there were sprinkles of humour in what is otherwise a gritty read.
I often don’t fully enjoy police procedural and criminal books these days as I’ve read so many in my life but the chapters in Danger are short and snappy and the narrative flicks between the focus of the police investigation and the ruthless gang members at the heart of the trafficking, which kept me intrigued.
The only (quite pedantic) reason I didn’t give this book 5 stars is I couldn’t look past the, in my opinion, extreme overuse of exclamation marks - there were far too many! However, I definitely enjoyed this book and would recommend it to readers who like steady-paced, action-packed and gruesome crime stories.
January 19, 2024
Robin Nye's debut novel is an intricate and complex police procedural in the crime/thriller genre.
Weighing in at 670 pages it gives plenty of time for the plot to play out and to get to know our main characters. DI Sarah Hunter and DS Ted Selitto are realistic and likeable people and I found myself sharing in their frustrations and triumphs throughout the case. And what a case it is!
A missing person investigation at a country hotel in Kent is just the start of a plot involving the dark & dangerous world of the trafficking of young Eastern European girls into the UK for the sex industry.
Although billed as a fast-paced thriller the book initially moves at a much slower pace. This is because the description is very detailed. There is clearly a lot of research here as it feels like being part of the team of police that are gradually putting together events that at first seem unconnected, especially when bodies start showing up in different locations!
A counterpoint to the initial slow pace is that the chapter lengths are short which keeps things moving along and we do switch to the point of view of some of the criminals as well so that the reader knows more than the police and is waiting for them to catch up.
The subject matter is obviously grim (what crime isn't?) but it spotlights the type of exploitation that shouldn't exist but does as this feels incredibly real.
The author is in love with the crime genre and it shows. He has named various British writers that have influenced him but the style reminded me somewhat of the detail heavy writing style of the Millenium Trilogy by Stieg Larsson. A phenomenal series! And one that deals with dark and sordid crimes and gangs.
The Kent landscape comes vividly to life but so does the coast of Cornwall and the shores of the Black Sea with equal attention to detail. Supporting characters are also well realised and everyone will have their favourite. I was always happy when Beth was called in.
The trafficking is sensitively handled but do be aware that there are some graphic scenes with dead bodies that may make some feel squeamish.
The pace picks up as the novel progresses and I absolutely sped through the last 200 pages!
Other than some slight pacing issues and maybe an overuse of exclamation points I have no complaints. A very enjoyable read and since this debut was released there have been a further two Hunter & Selitto thrillers which I'm very pleased about.
Weighing in at 670 pages it gives plenty of time for the plot to play out and to get to know our main characters. DI Sarah Hunter and DS Ted Selitto are realistic and likeable people and I found myself sharing in their frustrations and triumphs throughout the case. And what a case it is!
A missing person investigation at a country hotel in Kent is just the start of a plot involving the dark & dangerous world of the trafficking of young Eastern European girls into the UK for the sex industry.
Although billed as a fast-paced thriller the book initially moves at a much slower pace. This is because the description is very detailed. There is clearly a lot of research here as it feels like being part of the team of police that are gradually putting together events that at first seem unconnected, especially when bodies start showing up in different locations!
A counterpoint to the initial slow pace is that the chapter lengths are short which keeps things moving along and we do switch to the point of view of some of the criminals as well so that the reader knows more than the police and is waiting for them to catch up.
The subject matter is obviously grim (what crime isn't?) but it spotlights the type of exploitation that shouldn't exist but does as this feels incredibly real.
The author is in love with the crime genre and it shows. He has named various British writers that have influenced him but the style reminded me somewhat of the detail heavy writing style of the Millenium Trilogy by Stieg Larsson. A phenomenal series! And one that deals with dark and sordid crimes and gangs.
The Kent landscape comes vividly to life but so does the coast of Cornwall and the shores of the Black Sea with equal attention to detail. Supporting characters are also well realised and everyone will have their favourite. I was always happy when Beth was called in.
The trafficking is sensitively handled but do be aware that there are some graphic scenes with dead bodies that may make some feel squeamish.
The pace picks up as the novel progresses and I absolutely sped through the last 200 pages!
Other than some slight pacing issues and maybe an overuse of exclamation points I have no complaints. A very enjoyable read and since this debut was released there have been a further two Hunter & Selitto thrillers which I'm very pleased about.
January 22, 2021
When a hotel guest goes missing, Di Sarah Hunter and DS Ted Selitto begin the investigation. From a simple missing person this turns into a delve into people trafficking where young girls and women are moved from Europe to the UK to be put to ‘work’ in the sex industry.
Can Hunter and Selitto find the person who controls this despicable trade before someone else does?
Danger is a dark, gritty thriller which takes a look into this seedy, dangerous world. It’s not always an easy read, but there’s no sensationalism, just a thoughtful look at the effect this ‘industry’ has on the girls and women, their suffering and sheer despair at the hands of these trafficking gangs.
A fast paced, gripping and thought provoking thriller. I hope to read more of Hunter and Selitto in the future.
Thank you to Random Things Tours for the opportunity to be part of this blog tour, for the promotional material and an eARC of Danger.
Can Hunter and Selitto find the person who controls this despicable trade before someone else does?
Danger is a dark, gritty thriller which takes a look into this seedy, dangerous world. It’s not always an easy read, but there’s no sensationalism, just a thoughtful look at the effect this ‘industry’ has on the girls and women, their suffering and sheer despair at the hands of these trafficking gangs.
A fast paced, gripping and thought provoking thriller. I hope to read more of Hunter and Selitto in the future.
Thank you to Random Things Tours for the opportunity to be part of this blog tour, for the promotional material and an eARC of Danger.
February 18, 2024
I love stories that shine a spotlight on often taboo but relevant issues that we face in society and in his brilliant debut featuring the brand new dynamic detective duo comprising of DI Sarah Hunter and DS Ted Selitto. Robin does just that!
At 672 pages long, it is on the chunkier side. But with a steady pace that builds alongside an intricate but perfectly executed, compelling, and riveting plotline. It's for from a mammoth task to read it.
Set mainly in the beautiful county of Kent, with connections along the East Sussex Coast and Cornwall. Then, across to the Black Sea in Eastern Europe. It's safe to say that you're definitely in for a scenic adventure.
But behing the seemingly peaceful facade lies an ugly and violent underworld network of ruthless gangs who kidnap and traffick innocent and vulnerable Eastern European girls into the country to sexually exploit them. Keeping them in line through extreme violence and the threat of death. When an all-out war is being waged between two rival gangs erupts. Hunter and Selitto face a race against time to get to the heart of it before anymore lives are lost.
Robin has effortlessly created an action-packed and realistic storyline with a whole raft of supporting characters. Who, along with his descriptive and animated writing style. Really taps into and emotionally and starkly highlights the greed and ruthless lengths the gangs are willing to go to in order to reign supreme. Whilst also bringing the hopelessness, helplessness, desolation, fear, uncertainty, and suffering that the victims feel to fore. Eliciting a sense of empathy, sympathy, anger, outrage, and justice seeking in his readers.
With clear research, short chapters, plenty of intrigue, suspense, and a POV of both the criminals and the police. Robin has created a fantastically authentic and binge-worthy thriller/crime series worthy of a place on your tbr. With immense potential to become a successful TV series.
I'm coming to the end of book 2 and can safely say that it's just as good, if not better than the first.
At 672 pages long, it is on the chunkier side. But with a steady pace that builds alongside an intricate but perfectly executed, compelling, and riveting plotline. It's for from a mammoth task to read it.
Set mainly in the beautiful county of Kent, with connections along the East Sussex Coast and Cornwall. Then, across to the Black Sea in Eastern Europe. It's safe to say that you're definitely in for a scenic adventure.
But behing the seemingly peaceful facade lies an ugly and violent underworld network of ruthless gangs who kidnap and traffick innocent and vulnerable Eastern European girls into the country to sexually exploit them. Keeping them in line through extreme violence and the threat of death. When an all-out war is being waged between two rival gangs erupts. Hunter and Selitto face a race against time to get to the heart of it before anymore lives are lost.
Robin has effortlessly created an action-packed and realistic storyline with a whole raft of supporting characters. Who, along with his descriptive and animated writing style. Really taps into and emotionally and starkly highlights the greed and ruthless lengths the gangs are willing to go to in order to reign supreme. Whilst also bringing the hopelessness, helplessness, desolation, fear, uncertainty, and suffering that the victims feel to fore. Eliciting a sense of empathy, sympathy, anger, outrage, and justice seeking in his readers.
With clear research, short chapters, plenty of intrigue, suspense, and a POV of both the criminals and the police. Robin has created a fantastically authentic and binge-worthy thriller/crime series worthy of a place on your tbr. With immense potential to become a successful TV series.
I'm coming to the end of book 2 and can safely say that it's just as good, if not better than the first.
June 14, 2021
What?
Seriously?
How?
Oh My God!!
Wow!!
Reactions similar to this I had while reading this twisty tale about a matter that actually may be true. This is a spine chilling, disturbing and dark story that is mainly concerned with the sex trafficking of girls and how things go bad to worse when people becomes greedy.
The writing style is a bit descriptive. The start was a bit slow but gradually it picked up a fast pace from like after 100-150 pages. It’s also simple to get into the story (like watching a TV series or a movie which is the most important thing for me). The descriptions add up to it.
It also turns creepy and spine chilling into some of the crime scenes and how can I forget those disturbing post mortems that the detectives had to attend. We also connects with the cops for the fact that even after attending so many post mortems they never seem to be getting used to it and feeling the exact amount of discomfort as the readers. But what I really liked that the amount of describing all of that is just ample, not too much nor too less.
As a series, I must say that the base or the foundation of the series has been laid out very strong. With all those strong characters and those twisty plotlines I see this series far going if only it gains the appreciation it deserves.
Among all the amazing characters my favorite has to be the character of Beth Dench. I don’t know exactly why but it’s just that I used to get a little excited on her entrance into the scene.
I also loved to read this different storyline about these people who are the enemies of the enemies. We know they are criminals "behind the scenes" (the story often moves forward with the other criminal's POV) who are creating nuisance for the criminals themselves. We actually know most of the things going on between the cops and the criminals but there is still suspense and which keeps it going.
All in all, this was a great read for me. A series with characters about whom I'd love to read more.
Huge thanks to the author for providing me with the free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Seriously?
How?
Oh My God!!
Wow!!
Reactions similar to this I had while reading this twisty tale about a matter that actually may be true. This is a spine chilling, disturbing and dark story that is mainly concerned with the sex trafficking of girls and how things go bad to worse when people becomes greedy.
The writing style is a bit descriptive. The start was a bit slow but gradually it picked up a fast pace from like after 100-150 pages. It’s also simple to get into the story (like watching a TV series or a movie which is the most important thing for me). The descriptions add up to it.
It also turns creepy and spine chilling into some of the crime scenes and how can I forget those disturbing post mortems that the detectives had to attend. We also connects with the cops for the fact that even after attending so many post mortems they never seem to be getting used to it and feeling the exact amount of discomfort as the readers. But what I really liked that the amount of describing all of that is just ample, not too much nor too less.
As a series, I must say that the base or the foundation of the series has been laid out very strong. With all those strong characters and those twisty plotlines I see this series far going if only it gains the appreciation it deserves.
Among all the amazing characters my favorite has to be the character of Beth Dench. I don’t know exactly why but it’s just that I used to get a little excited on her entrance into the scene.
I also loved to read this different storyline about these people who are the enemies of the enemies. We know they are criminals "behind the scenes" (the story often moves forward with the other criminal's POV) who are creating nuisance for the criminals themselves. We actually know most of the things going on between the cops and the criminals but there is still suspense and which keeps it going.
All in all, this was a great read for me. A series with characters about whom I'd love to read more.
Huge thanks to the author for providing me with the free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
March 26, 2021
Girls are being kidnapped around the globe, snatched from their hometowns during broad daylight and forced into a criminal world controlled by powerful and greedy criminals.
DI Sarah Hunter and DS Ted Selitto are two of the officers on scene at the exclusive Meadowlands Hotel. A guest has gone missing, his car and his belongings still on site. It doesn't take long to discover someone has cleaned a massive amount of blood out of the room, leaving the police certain they're dealing with a homicide. But this one mystery is just the start. As the investigation progresses, it soon becomes clear that they've found themselves at the center of a massive trafficking conspiracy!
Robin Nye's debut is not a book for the fainthearted! As you might expect of a book concerning sex trafficking, Danger is quite a dark and intense read. There are multiple narrators including the officers on the case, some of the kidnapped girls, and, of course, the criminals themselves.
I can't say this is a fun read—it always feels odd to describe a dark thriller as such! Riveting is a better word to describe this one. Nye doesn't shy away from the truly horrific elements of the trafficking industry or an investigation into said world.
Hunter and Selitto carry much of the story, but Nye does delve into other characters on the investigative team, which is an element I always appreciate in these kinds of books. It's clear, too, that he's done his research into his topic and into police process. And it does appear that Nye intends to continue with Hunter and Selitto in further stories!
Danger is quite a doorstopper, clocking in at over 600 pages. At times I definitely felt that there was some extraneous detail that could have been cut to slim down the book and accelerate the pacing, but overall I found that the story moved well. It certainly kept me hooked throughout and I look forward to seeing what comes next for Hunter, Selitto, and their team!
DI Sarah Hunter and DS Ted Selitto are two of the officers on scene at the exclusive Meadowlands Hotel. A guest has gone missing, his car and his belongings still on site. It doesn't take long to discover someone has cleaned a massive amount of blood out of the room, leaving the police certain they're dealing with a homicide. But this one mystery is just the start. As the investigation progresses, it soon becomes clear that they've found themselves at the center of a massive trafficking conspiracy!
Robin Nye's debut is not a book for the fainthearted! As you might expect of a book concerning sex trafficking, Danger is quite a dark and intense read. There are multiple narrators including the officers on the case, some of the kidnapped girls, and, of course, the criminals themselves.
I can't say this is a fun read—it always feels odd to describe a dark thriller as such! Riveting is a better word to describe this one. Nye doesn't shy away from the truly horrific elements of the trafficking industry or an investigation into said world.
Hunter and Selitto carry much of the story, but Nye does delve into other characters on the investigative team, which is an element I always appreciate in these kinds of books. It's clear, too, that he's done his research into his topic and into police process. And it does appear that Nye intends to continue with Hunter and Selitto in further stories!
Danger is quite a doorstopper, clocking in at over 600 pages. At times I definitely felt that there was some extraneous detail that could have been cut to slim down the book and accelerate the pacing, but overall I found that the story moved well. It certainly kept me hooked throughout and I look forward to seeing what comes next for Hunter, Selitto, and their team!
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