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DC Ryan Jarrod #2
The Girl on the Quay
A boat found abandoned off the north-east coast of England. A girl snatched from the banks of the River Tyne. Another discovered face down in a sea of mud. Something links them. Something rookie detective Ryan Jarrod must uncover before the sands of time run out - for him, and for those he holds most dear. DC Ryan Jarrod's first solo case is a missing person; a young woman who failed to turn up for an appointment. ‘Routine,’ according to DCI Stephen Danskin. ‘Probably nothing.’ Danskin couldn’t be more wrong. When a face from Jarrod’s past appears, the young detective finds himself thrust into a world he never knew existed. It’s a world of vice and prostitution, of kidnap and people-trafficking. A world where no-one seems to care but him. And, when an undercover operation goes tragically wrong, it’s a world which changes Ryan Jarrod forever. Think of Anne Cleeves or LJ Ross with a gritty, urban twist - that's the DC Ryan Jarrod explosive crime fiction in the mould of traditional dark thrillers.What people are good as James Patterson''Unputdownable''A real page-turner''Cracking a Northumbrian Rebus''The best book I've read all year.'
320 pages, Paperback
Published July 13, 2020
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August 24, 2020
Synopsis:
A boat found abandoned off the north-east coast of England. A girl snatched from the banks of the River Tyne. Another discovered face down in a sea of mud. Something links them. Something rookie detective Ryan Jarrod must uncover before the sands of time run out - for him, and for those he holds most dear.
DC Ryan Jarrod's first solo assignment is a missing person case; a young woman who missed an appointment. ‘Routine,’ according to DCI Stephen Danskin. ‘Probably nothing.’ Danskin couldn’t be more wrong.
When a face from Jarrod’s past appears, the young detective finds himself thrust into a world he never knew existed. It’s a world of vice and prostitution, of kidnap and people-trafficking. A world where no-one seems to care but him.
And, when an undercover operation goes tragically wrong, it’s a world which changes Ryan Jarrod for all time.
Think of Ann Cleeves or LJ Ross with a gritty, urban twist - that's the DC Ryan Jarrod series: explosive crime fiction in the mould of traditional dark thrillers.
Thoughts: If you like fast paced detective stories you’ll love this! I absolutely loved this story. Firstly I’m from Newcastle/Gateshead and this story is set there. It was amazing imagining the characters whilst reading the story on your door step. It will have a you guessing right until the end who the murderer is! Once you thought you had it all worked out, there was another twist. This book is the second in the series but it done well as a stand alone too. That being said I can’t wait to read the first in the series now. Jarrod was a really likeable down to earth character you couldn’t help but like and had great banter between his work colleagues. Highly recommend!
A boat found abandoned off the north-east coast of England. A girl snatched from the banks of the River Tyne. Another discovered face down in a sea of mud. Something links them. Something rookie detective Ryan Jarrod must uncover before the sands of time run out - for him, and for those he holds most dear.
DC Ryan Jarrod's first solo assignment is a missing person case; a young woman who missed an appointment. ‘Routine,’ according to DCI Stephen Danskin. ‘Probably nothing.’ Danskin couldn’t be more wrong.
When a face from Jarrod’s past appears, the young detective finds himself thrust into a world he never knew existed. It’s a world of vice and prostitution, of kidnap and people-trafficking. A world where no-one seems to care but him.
And, when an undercover operation goes tragically wrong, it’s a world which changes Ryan Jarrod for all time.
Think of Ann Cleeves or LJ Ross with a gritty, urban twist - that's the DC Ryan Jarrod series: explosive crime fiction in the mould of traditional dark thrillers.
Thoughts: If you like fast paced detective stories you’ll love this! I absolutely loved this story. Firstly I’m from Newcastle/Gateshead and this story is set there. It was amazing imagining the characters whilst reading the story on your door step. It will have a you guessing right until the end who the murderer is! Once you thought you had it all worked out, there was another twist. This book is the second in the series but it done well as a stand alone too. That being said I can’t wait to read the first in the series now. Jarrod was a really likeable down to earth character you couldn’t help but like and had great banter between his work colleagues. Highly recommend!
July 18, 2023
Tense thriller
There are plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader on edge and page turning. The fishing boat must have been full of red herrings, lol. Colin Youngman creates very believable plots and his use of language is superb. The Geordie patois is as realistic as a Newcastle Brown Ale. He also mostly eschews cliches and creates some very inventive figures of speech that add a touch of humour. Recommended to all who enjoy a twisty thriller.
There are plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader on edge and page turning. The fishing boat must have been full of red herrings, lol. Colin Youngman creates very believable plots and his use of language is superb. The Geordie patois is as realistic as a Newcastle Brown Ale. He also mostly eschews cliches and creates some very inventive figures of speech that add a touch of humour. Recommended to all who enjoy a twisty thriller.
November 21, 2025
excellent, getting to know the characters, and have ordered the next 2 books in the series
August 4, 2020
I enjoyed the first book in this series and was looking forward to reading this book. Unfortunately it was disappointing. The plot was too complicated and I felt as though there were far too many characters in it. However, I do like that the setting is Tyneside (where I live) and that it was an accurate depiction of the area. I will more than likely read the third book (if there is one!) as I thoroughly enjoyed the first book.
July 21, 2022
Another good story by the author a lot in this book I’d true to life on what is happening in the world today in people been trafficked for sexual persons
The book has the main story with Ryan in the thick of it with plenty of twists and turns you think you know how to blame but you find someone else is in the frame as the book centres on a pole dancing club and a online dating agency but the plot you have to read the book with Ryan and his boss step daughter Hannah the main characters in the book so overall a very enjoyable story
The book has the main story with Ryan in the thick of it with plenty of twists and turns you think you know how to blame but you find someone else is in the frame as the book centres on a pole dancing club and a online dating agency but the plot you have to read the book with Ryan and his boss step daughter Hannah the main characters in the book so overall a very enjoyable story
May 10, 2022
A twisted tale you have to read.
This book has it all - prostitution, drugs and murder. The Newcastle based detectives search through a plot that twists and turns to find the culprit.
The book is not perfect - police procedures are tossed aside and some grammatical errors creep in, but it all adds to the attraction of the book that draws you in! I have already ordered the next book in the series...
This book has it all - prostitution, drugs and murder. The Newcastle based detectives search through a plot that twists and turns to find the culprit.
The book is not perfect - police procedures are tossed aside and some grammatical errors creep in, but it all adds to the attraction of the book that draws you in! I have already ordered the next book in the series...
June 25, 2023
fast moving crime procedural
The writer uses the geography of the city well and the relationships are building, even if the humour is a little forced. This book focused on international Sex trafficking and has enough of the procedural givens to keep fans of the genre happy. A good plot well executed.
The writer uses the geography of the city well and the relationships are building, even if the humour is a little forced. This book focused on international Sex trafficking and has enough of the procedural givens to keep fans of the genre happy. A good plot well executed.
December 10, 2021
Another great story
Another great story featuring Ryan Jarrad, his girlfriend and her father who is also his boss. Well written with plenty of twists and turns. A really good read and one that makes you feel that you actually know the characters. Looking forward to reading more.
Another great story featuring Ryan Jarrad, his girlfriend and her father who is also his boss. Well written with plenty of twists and turns. A really good read and one that makes you feel that you actually know the characters. Looking forward to reading more.
February 11, 2022
Finished eventually. I read it to fill in holes in subsequent stories that I had read out of sequence. However at the end of this story there were too many loose ends unanswered. Not an enjoyable read. Won't be reading any more of the series.
February 6, 2023
Deed Canny Reading
Great Reading around the Old Newcastle Pubs and Landmarks.
The Old George in the Big Market was our Local Happy Hippy Meeting Place in the late 60's early 70's
Made me Quite Homesick !!!
Great Reading around the Old Newcastle Pubs and Landmarks.
The Old George in the Big Market was our Local Happy Hippy Meeting Place in the late 60's early 70's
Made me Quite Homesick !!!
November 3, 2024
It took me a while to get into this book, the narrative bounces between lots of characters and took me a while to sort out who was who in my head. By about ¼ of the way through I got drawn in and enjoyed the book.
January 20, 2021
Excellant, couldn't put it down, can't wait to read the next book.
August 4, 2021
Gg
The girl on the quay what a fantastic read Colin the way you moved through the book to its final was just brilliant thank y
The girl on the quay what a fantastic read Colin the way you moved through the book to its final was just brilliant thank y
August 20, 2021
Enthralling
Brilliant new author to get you in the mood for a good mystery, kept on your toes till the end, can’t wait to start the next one.
Brilliant new author to get you in the mood for a good mystery, kept on your toes till the end, can’t wait to start the next one.
May 24, 2022
great read
Good book. The plot was very good had you guessing all the way to the end. Another well written book by Colin Youngman
Good book. The plot was very good had you guessing all the way to the end. Another well written book by Colin Youngman
March 28, 2023
#2 KINDLE
December 10, 2023
Ed McBain reincarnated on Tyneside
Excellent fast paced story. Believable characters, well structured. If you like Ed McBain, you’ll love these. Especially if you’re a Geordie.
Excellent fast paced story. Believable characters, well structured. If you like Ed McBain, you’ll love these. Especially if you’re a Geordie.
January 5, 2024
This second book in the Ryan Jarrod series is definitely tighter and flows better than the first in the series. Looking forward to reading the next.
April 30, 2022
Really enjoyed the second book in this series. I do however think that DC Ryan would really irritate his senior officers if this was in the real world. Good plot and interesting twists.
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