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An Early Grave
During the investigation into the death of a woman on a Liverpool housing estate, DI Tara Grogan encounters Callum, a local recluse who claims to have information.
But he won’t help her unless she, in turn, helps him find out the truth about the suspicious death of his wife and child.
Tara is ready to dismiss his outlandish theories and ravings, until she discovers that, like her, he was a student at Latimer College, Oxford. A place which she has very much buried in the past.
Desperate to move forward in her case and curiosity piqued, Tara accepts, but as she delves deeper into the man’s past, it becomes obvious he hasn’t been honest with her.
And when another death is linked to Callum, Tara is confronted by the danger that her own demons have led her to trust the wrong person again.
But he won’t help her unless she, in turn, helps him find out the truth about the suspicious death of his wife and child.
Tara is ready to dismiss his outlandish theories and ravings, until she discovers that, like her, he was a student at Latimer College, Oxford. A place which she has very much buried in the past.
Desperate to move forward in her case and curiosity piqued, Tara accepts, but as she delves deeper into the man’s past, it becomes obvious he hasn’t been honest with her.
And when another death is linked to Callum, Tara is confronted by the danger that her own demons have led her to trust the wrong person again.
259 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 28, 2015
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Robert McCracken
19 books32 followersBorn in Belfast. Spent some of my childhood in Australia. Back in Northern Ireland I attended Dundonald Boys High School. Studied Chemistry at University of Ulster, gained a PhD in agricultural food science from Queen's University, Belfast. Worked for thirty-four years at Department of Agriculture, latterly, Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute.
My first novel, An Early Grave, was published in 2015. I am married and live in County Down.
My first novel, An Early Grave, was published in 2015. I am married and live in County Down.
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October 18, 2021
An Early Grave proved to be an engaging tale. A female detective who trusts her gut and a recluse eyewitness with an interesting story that the police have dismissed as the rantings of a mourning man.
We learn Callum’s story first, before meeting DI Tara Grogan as she begins an investigation of the murder of a woman found in an unoccupied home. It is there she meets Callum and his dog as they walk down the street to their home across the way. Callum looks like a homeless man and smells like one, too. His living room is piled high with newspaper clippings, police reports, and endless notes. He’s seen something regarding her murder investigation, but he wants her help with something. We, as the listener, know what happened to him, but soon discover the story is much more complicated.
The author slowly laid the pieces of the puzzle before us, weaving in murders and pulling Tara further into Callum’s theories. As she investigates both cases, she deals with headquarters, her own self doubts and current events.
I liked Tara and felt the characters were well developed. I wouldn’t call the procedural aspects of the story authentic. (think prime time crime shows), I was wrapped up in Tara’s investigations and theories, and will overlook those aspects. I was more intrigued by Callum’s story. He was a bit of an unreliable narrator, which made things interesting.
The last quarter of the audio delivered a non-stop listen with twists, danger, and reveals. It was gripping and held me captive. This would work well on the big screen with its pacing, build up and twists.
Henrietta Meire narrates. She brought the characters to life with accents and unique tones. Her performance allowed me to slip into the story and become wrapped up in events. Her pacing and pitch intensified the suspenseful moments and validated the emotions of the characters.
Sorry if my review felt vague, but this is the type of story best left to unfold on its own.I fear spoiling it for you. I look forward to the next DI Tara Grogan mystery. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
We learn Callum’s story first, before meeting DI Tara Grogan as she begins an investigation of the murder of a woman found in an unoccupied home. It is there she meets Callum and his dog as they walk down the street to their home across the way. Callum looks like a homeless man and smells like one, too. His living room is piled high with newspaper clippings, police reports, and endless notes. He’s seen something regarding her murder investigation, but he wants her help with something. We, as the listener, know what happened to him, but soon discover the story is much more complicated.
The author slowly laid the pieces of the puzzle before us, weaving in murders and pulling Tara further into Callum’s theories. As she investigates both cases, she deals with headquarters, her own self doubts and current events.
I liked Tara and felt the characters were well developed. I wouldn’t call the procedural aspects of the story authentic. (think prime time crime shows), I was wrapped up in Tara’s investigations and theories, and will overlook those aspects. I was more intrigued by Callum’s story. He was a bit of an unreliable narrator, which made things interesting.
The last quarter of the audio delivered a non-stop listen with twists, danger, and reveals. It was gripping and held me captive. This would work well on the big screen with its pacing, build up and twists.
Henrietta Meire narrates. She brought the characters to life with accents and unique tones. Her performance allowed me to slip into the story and become wrapped up in events. Her pacing and pitch intensified the suspenseful moments and validated the emotions of the characters.
Sorry if my review felt vague, but this is the type of story best left to unfold on its own.I fear spoiling it for you. I look forward to the next DI Tara Grogan mystery. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
January 30, 2016
This is a police procedural rather than the psychological thriller I usually read and I therefore found it a bit slow going. The unsub became clear to me quite early on in the book and unfortunately I wasn't proved wrong.
Very complex characters but likeable and well written. There is a lot of unnecessary descriptive narrative which made it slow going.
Decent enough read bit of an unexpected ending. I struggled with whether to award 4 or 3 stars but in the end gave it the extra star because I had to keep reading so it definitely had something.
Very complex characters but likeable and well written. There is a lot of unnecessary descriptive narrative which made it slow going.
Decent enough read bit of an unexpected ending. I struggled with whether to award 4 or 3 stars but in the end gave it the extra star because I had to keep reading so it definitely had something.
December 18, 2015
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I'm not sure if this is self published but something about this book just doesn't work.
Might have been improved by decent editing and a lesson on correct use of commas. However, all the editing and correctly placed commas on the planet will not save you from the excruciating, tedious and utterly irrelevant 'girls nights' with the irritating, vapid Aisling and the other one. Although, I will say, the eventual sex scene made the banal 'girls nights' look like great literature. There was cooing among the cringeworthy cliches shagging. Ugh. Ugh. Ugh.
Endless, baffling descriptions of hideous outfits...mauve tights, fawn shoes on a character that isn't visually impaired in some way? No. Just no.
It's pretty obvious what the big secret of the Oxford group is and even more obvious who the culprit is, despite the author's desperate attempts to muddy the waters. There are two stories going on, neither of which are very plausible and the link between them is tenuous.
I'm not sure if this is self published but something about this book just doesn't work.
Might have been improved by decent editing and a lesson on correct use of commas. However, all the editing and correctly placed commas on the planet will not save you from the excruciating, tedious and utterly irrelevant 'girls nights' with the irritating, vapid Aisling and the other one. Although, I will say, the eventual sex scene made the banal 'girls nights' look like great literature. There was cooing among the cringeworthy cliches shagging. Ugh. Ugh. Ugh.
Endless, baffling descriptions of hideous outfits...mauve tights, fawn shoes on a character that isn't visually impaired in some way? No. Just no.
It's pretty obvious what the big secret of the Oxford group is and even more obvious who the culprit is, despite the author's desperate attempts to muddy the waters. There are two stories going on, neither of which are very plausible and the link between them is tenuous.
May 6, 2021
Almoat a 4, but terrible ending.
January 27, 2024
This book is a suspense, but is not according to formula - meaning, there are surprises and twists and you don't know how it's going to end. The main character is Tara Grogon an inspector in the British police. It's often hard for me to keep all their titles straight. She is assigned a case of a murdered young woman, but gets pulled into another murder as she investigates. Callum, a man with strange behavior, pulls her into his conspiracy theory. From there, the story plays out in various directions and with a list of characters that kept my interest well. There is a sprinkling of profanity, coming from several peripheal characters, and some disturbing scenes. It was an interesting story that sticks in my mind.
March 10, 2025
3 ⭐️
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I liked the story with this one, it was engaging and suspenseful! At times I found the narration not too easy to follow & some of the plot jumped around quite a bit with the different cases and timelines. Also the accent made it a bit tougher for me to follow at times 🫣 And the inciting ending was so dissatisfying!! I wanted a different ending for Callum, like after so much time — what the heck was that 😱. Also not a fan of the pregnancy plot. The whole epilogue was not necessary to the plot and I could’ve done without.
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I liked the story with this one, it was engaging and suspenseful! At times I found the narration not too easy to follow & some of the plot jumped around quite a bit with the different cases and timelines. Also the accent made it a bit tougher for me to follow at times 🫣 And the inciting ending was so dissatisfying!! I wanted a different ending for Callum, like after so much time — what the heck was that 😱. Also not a fan of the pregnancy plot. The whole epilogue was not necessary to the plot and I could’ve done without.
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February 24, 2025
Unnecessary to kill the dog 💔
March 7, 2023
In the course of a murder investigation centred around an unidentified victim, DI Tara Grogan finds an unlikely link to a series of crimes some years prior. Against her better judgement, and fortunate enough to have a reasonable Super, she becomes increasingly convinced that these superficially examined cases need reopened, but risks both her safety and her job in the process.
An Early Grave is an unexpected little gem, well written and feeling almost Inspector Morse like, perhaps due to the its Latimer College Oxford background and the long convoluted trails leading back to old wrongs. I really enjoyed this and will go back for more.
An Early Grave is an unexpected little gem, well written and feeling almost Inspector Morse like, perhaps due to the its Latimer College Oxford background and the long convoluted trails leading back to old wrongs. I really enjoyed this and will go back for more.
December 29, 2020
Couldnt put it down
Im not a fan of police investigation stories but this had me hooked from the start ,look forward to reading more
Im not a fan of police investigation stories but this had me hooked from the start ,look forward to reading more
July 28, 2021
Read Jamie Rose's top 1 star review, which nails it.
Oof. Woefully underdeveloped characters, unrealistic procedural aspects and an unbelievable (and unbelievably bad) romantic subplot.
I listened to this one and paid full price. I regret it. Like the aforementioned reviewer, I was left wondering if this was self-published.
It wasn't terrible, but it could have used some serious editing. The mystery was interesting enough, with a solution that was reasonably satisfying, but good grief, that romance was so completely unnecessary. It detracted from the story and it made no sense. Cop falls for suspect. Cop is a cute, tiny, young looking gal, just getting started in the field. Suspect believes cell phones cause cancer, lives in hoarder squalor and doesn't bathe. He is obsessed with the recent deaths of his wife and child. He's a genius, apparently, but he's not even interesting. Basically, they get together due to proximity and shares purpose (solving the murders) alone. And then that ending! Their whole thing was only there to make a specific plot point possible in further books.
Ugh. The more I think about this one the madder I get..
Oof. Woefully underdeveloped characters, unrealistic procedural aspects and an unbelievable (and unbelievably bad) romantic subplot.
I listened to this one and paid full price. I regret it. Like the aforementioned reviewer, I was left wondering if this was self-published.
It wasn't terrible, but it could have used some serious editing. The mystery was interesting enough, with a solution that was reasonably satisfying, but good grief, that romance was so completely unnecessary. It detracted from the story and it made no sense. Cop falls for suspect. Cop is a cute, tiny, young looking gal, just getting started in the field. Suspect believes cell phones cause cancer, lives in hoarder squalor and doesn't bathe. He is obsessed with the recent deaths of his wife and child. He's a genius, apparently, but he's not even interesting. Basically, they get together due to proximity and shares purpose (solving the murders) alone. And then that ending! Their whole thing was only there to make a specific plot point possible in further books.
Ugh. The more I think about this one the madder I get..
June 20, 2022
I'm not one to write many reviews, but...
There was no giant twist. If you read a lot of mystery/thrillers, you'll probably be able to suss out the bad guy and motive from the first moments the idea and characters are introduced. What comes next is a bunch of muddy waters and strong-hand sentimentality hoping to make you fall for the characters. Not shocked by the bad guy, the motive, or the cliched ending. Of course that would happen. It had to happen to give the forced relationship meaning. I only finished it to prove my suspicions correct. I was hoping for a legitimately strong female protagonist, and got a heavy-handed attempt at one. Sorry.
There was no giant twist. If you read a lot of mystery/thrillers, you'll probably be able to suss out the bad guy and motive from the first moments the idea and characters are introduced. What comes next is a bunch of muddy waters and strong-hand sentimentality hoping to make you fall for the characters. Not shocked by the bad guy, the motive, or the cliched ending. Of course that would happen. It had to happen to give the forced relationship meaning. I only finished it to prove my suspicions correct. I was hoping for a legitimately strong female protagonist, and got a heavy-handed attempt at one. Sorry.
January 11, 2021
A good start to a new series, I will certainly be reading the next!
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February 15, 2021Ok
The storyline was just okay. Boring at times, not one of my favorite reads. Was disappointed in the ending , could have been much better.
The storyline was just okay. Boring at times, not one of my favorite reads. Was disappointed in the ending , could have been much better.
January 30, 2024
1.5 rounded up to 2 stars. I like the premise, but it fell flatter as it went along. It was a combination of not buying how things unfolded; events, characters, and feelings seemed overly simplistic, stuff happening not because it made sense, but because it was handy for the author trying to make the story work. The main characters were kinda immature, and not all that likable to me, both with enormous blind spots, but I think I could have gotten past that on its own. And then the end felt like a stage production suddenly, the drama and high emotions (that again, I didn’t quite believe). It felt kind of eye-rolly.
I haven’t decided if I’ll try the next in the series. This one was disappointing, but I know sometimes authors really improve as they go. (Currently the top rave reviews for book two just say 'as good as the first!' which isn't very encouraging in my hopes for considerable improvement).
Content warning for animal death
I haven’t decided if I’ll try the next in the series. This one was disappointing, but I know sometimes authors really improve as they go. (Currently the top rave reviews for book two just say 'as good as the first!' which isn't very encouraging in my hopes for considerable improvement).
Content warning for animal death
May 29, 2023
The basic plot of An Early Grave is decent, but the novel is let down by unrealistic characters.
Tara Grogan is a DI in Liverpool. An Oxford graduate, she is only 27 with six years' policing behind her. Unlikely? More worrying are her actions, which would indicate that she has learned nothing of police procedure in her very short career.
While investigating a murder, Grogan comes across a neighbour whose life fell apart. A fellow graduate for the same college, he had a breakdown when his wife and young daughter were killed in a tragic accident in Oxford - but he is convinced they were murdered. Tara helps him to investigate, traveling the country and interviewing his former friends, despite having no legitimate role - and totally ignoring the case she is supposed to be leading.
The key to past events in Oxford is obvious, although there is a fascination in seeing how the meandering plot finally gets there.
Tara Grogan is a DI in Liverpool. An Oxford graduate, she is only 27 with six years' policing behind her. Unlikely? More worrying are her actions, which would indicate that she has learned nothing of police procedure in her very short career.
While investigating a murder, Grogan comes across a neighbour whose life fell apart. A fellow graduate for the same college, he had a breakdown when his wife and young daughter were killed in a tragic accident in Oxford - but he is convinced they were murdered. Tara helps him to investigate, traveling the country and interviewing his former friends, despite having no legitimate role - and totally ignoring the case she is supposed to be leading.
The key to past events in Oxford is obvious, although there is a fascination in seeing how the meandering plot finally gets there.
February 11, 2021
An Early Grave is a novel with two strands to its bow. Great to have two for the price of one I'll agree but can be tricky to get the balance just right. On the one hand we have the death of a young girl who was found in an abandoned house and the second a loner who is convinced that his wife and daughter seemingly accidental deaths were related to his past.
As a result it took me a little while to get into the plot as we are introduced to the main character DI Tara Grogan and the man whose tale she gets drawn into. I did like that for a change the main action for a police procedural wasn't all about the team itself as DI Grogan takes to the road.
Despite the fact it took me a while to get into the book, once I was the pages rattled by as I was keen to see if my hunches were correct. They weren't.
A decent start to a new crime fiction series.
As a result it took me a little while to get into the plot as we are introduced to the main character DI Tara Grogan and the man whose tale she gets drawn into. I did like that for a change the main action for a police procedural wasn't all about the team itself as DI Grogan takes to the road.
Despite the fact it took me a while to get into the book, once I was the pages rattled by as I was keen to see if my hunches were correct. They weren't.
A decent start to a new crime fiction series.
May 12, 2021
Great
This is the first book by Robert McCrKen that I have read and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Initially I got a bit frustrated with Callum, he really has become a closed book since the death of his wife and child. A death that he is convinced was murder. He’s let himself go and literally doesn’t care about anything other than his little dog and the need to find his wife and child’s killer but he needs help. This is where Tara comes in. When she is called into the area to investigate the death of a young sex worker, who’s body has been discovered in a house opposite to where Callum lives. Tara feels that Callum knows more than he’s letting on as he drip feeds her titbits of information but only in return for him helping her.
Do they get to the bottom of who killed Callum’s family and the young girl? You’ll need to read it to find out.
This is the first book by Robert McCrKen that I have read and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Initially I got a bit frustrated with Callum, he really has become a closed book since the death of his wife and child. A death that he is convinced was murder. He’s let himself go and literally doesn’t care about anything other than his little dog and the need to find his wife and child’s killer but he needs help. This is where Tara comes in. When she is called into the area to investigate the death of a young sex worker, who’s body has been discovered in a house opposite to where Callum lives. Tara feels that Callum knows more than he’s letting on as he drip feeds her titbits of information but only in return for him helping her.
Do they get to the bottom of who killed Callum’s family and the young girl? You’ll need to read it to find out.
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October 24, 2022 4.12 · Rating details · 825 ratings · 36 reviews
During the investigation into the death of a woman on a Liverpool housing estate, DI Tara Grogan encounters Callum, a local recluse who claims to have information.
But he won’t help her unless she, in turn, helps him find out the truth about the suspicious death of his wife and child.
Tara is ready to dismiss his outlandish theories and ravings, until she discovers that, like her, he was a student at Latimer College, Oxford. A place which she has very much buried in the past.
Desperate to move forward in her case and curiosity piqued, Tara accepts, but as she delves deeper into the man’s past, it becomes obvious he hasn’t been honest with her.
And when another death is linked to Callum, Tara is confronted by the danger that her own demons have led her to trust the wrong person again.
Good.
During the investigation into the death of a woman on a Liverpool housing estate, DI Tara Grogan encounters Callum, a local recluse who claims to have information.
But he won’t help her unless she, in turn, helps him find out the truth about the suspicious death of his wife and child.
Tara is ready to dismiss his outlandish theories and ravings, until she discovers that, like her, he was a student at Latimer College, Oxford. A place which she has very much buried in the past.
Desperate to move forward in her case and curiosity piqued, Tara accepts, but as she delves deeper into the man’s past, it becomes obvious he hasn’t been honest with her.
And when another death is linked to Callum, Tara is confronted by the danger that her own demons have led her to trust the wrong person again.
Good.
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March 4, 2021
An Early Grave by Robert McCraken 1/7/2021 Kindle
DI Tara Grogan stars in this first in a series mystery. She is investigating the death of a woman when a local man of questionable background hints to have evidence. He will reveal his secrets only to Tara, and only if she agrees to seek answers to the deaths of his wife and child. At this point, the story splits until we are lead to an old college connection.
The story line definitely held my attention. I would like to know the lead character a little better. She is trying deal with a few ghosts of her past. I’ll read at least the next installment and recommend the book to others.
DI Tara Grogan stars in this first in a series mystery. She is investigating the death of a woman when a local man of questionable background hints to have evidence. He will reveal his secrets only to Tara, and only if she agrees to seek answers to the deaths of his wife and child. At this point, the story splits until we are lead to an old college connection.
The story line definitely held my attention. I would like to know the lead character a little better. She is trying deal with a few ghosts of her past. I’ll read at least the next installment and recommend the book to others.
November 6, 2022
College Killer
A seemingly disturbed man may hold the keys to the murder of a young woman. Once a brilliant scientist, Callum's life fell apart after the deaths of his wife and daughter. He is convinced it was murder and other cronies from his college days were also victims. Tara Grogan is determined to find the killer and not to get side tracked by the delusional man. But she becomes drawn to his story as well as to him.
This was a decent read. I figured out the killer pretty quickly. Not the fastest but interesting and engaging. Would have preferred no animal abuse. Too many characters but otherwise a good read.
A seemingly disturbed man may hold the keys to the murder of a young woman. Once a brilliant scientist, Callum's life fell apart after the deaths of his wife and daughter. He is convinced it was murder and other cronies from his college days were also victims. Tara Grogan is determined to find the killer and not to get side tracked by the delusional man. But she becomes drawn to his story as well as to him.
This was a decent read. I figured out the killer pretty quickly. Not the fastest but interesting and engaging. Would have preferred no animal abuse. Too many characters but otherwise a good read.
January 6, 2021
This is the first book I read from this author and let me tell you that I loved it! Such a good book with great characters that keeps you obsessed with every page since the first one. The ending of this book.. come on! I just didn´t expect it! Can´t wait to read other books from this great writer! Amazing job! a must-read! A fantastic book that has it all! I happily endorse this story to any and all who are looking for an enjoyable read and a completely different experience than anyone could imagine on their own. Great book!
April 2, 2022
The first third of the book had me. I loved it!
The second third of the novel just went on and on and on. But I plowed through because of the solid reviews.
I did not understand how the author spent a mere few sentences for the main character, who was not trusted by the female police office, to literally fall in love with each other. There was zero plot development leading up to that. The rest of the story and characters lacked development and believability. I was so incredibly disappointed in the ending.
The second third of the novel just went on and on and on. But I plowed through because of the solid reviews.
I did not understand how the author spent a mere few sentences for the main character, who was not trusted by the female police office, to literally fall in love with each other. There was zero plot development leading up to that. The rest of the story and characters lacked development and believability. I was so incredibly disappointed in the ending.
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April 17, 2024
A thriller
While I enjoyed the story and progression, I felt a disconnect with the author writing a female point of view for the character Tara. I felt disappointed at several points thinking no women myself or that I know would ever do that in this situation, say that, or wear that. I do also know that this character isn’t American so could also be a part of the disconnect for me with the character. I enjoyed the build and mystery of the story; however I did feel the ending feel a little flat.
While I enjoyed the story and progression, I felt a disconnect with the author writing a female point of view for the character Tara. I felt disappointed at several points thinking no women myself or that I know would ever do that in this situation, say that, or wear that. I do also know that this character isn’t American so could also be a part of the disconnect for me with the character. I enjoyed the build and mystery of the story; however I did feel the ending feel a little flat.
February 22, 2022
Brilliant
Wow! What a fantastic book this was, my first ever from Mr Robert McCracken and I'm looking forward to starting book 2 tonight. Tara what a strong feisty character such a strong Detective inspector who takes no prisoners, who lives, breaths to be the best police officer. Such a fabulous intriguing story that gripped me from the first chapter and an ending I couldn't possibly guess. A 5 star without a doubt thank you Robert. BP Sheffield.
Wow! What a fantastic book this was, my first ever from Mr Robert McCracken and I'm looking forward to starting book 2 tonight. Tara what a strong feisty character such a strong Detective inspector who takes no prisoners, who lives, breaths to be the best police officer. Such a fabulous intriguing story that gripped me from the first chapter and an ending I couldn't possibly guess. A 5 star without a doubt thank you Robert. BP Sheffield.
April 11, 2024
Well written, fast paced.
4.4/5
Great plots, fantastic locations and well rounded characters made An Early Grave a novel to read. Callum, an intellect haunted by the loss of his family and regarded by the “villagers” as a person to be ridiculed and demeaned. Can DI Grogan get through to this sad creature and actually trust him.
Can’t wait to see what happens to DI Tara Grogan.
Recommended.
4.4/5
Great plots, fantastic locations and well rounded characters made An Early Grave a novel to read. Callum, an intellect haunted by the loss of his family and regarded by the “villagers” as a person to be ridiculed and demeaned. Can DI Grogan get through to this sad creature and actually trust him.
Can’t wait to see what happens to DI Tara Grogan.
Recommended.
August 30, 2021
Great story with lots of twists and turns
A very good novel with two cases intertwined by one man. The main case was the deaths of former universty friends. Focused on finding the killer it resulted in a surprisingtragic and revelation. I had hoped for a more happier ending but overall the ending was pretty much expected. A very good book
A very good novel with two cases intertwined by one man. The main case was the deaths of former universty friends. Focused on finding the killer it resulted in a surprisingtragic and revelation. I had hoped for a more happier ending but overall the ending was pretty much expected. A very good book
January 24, 2024
Who done it?
Another enjoyable read. Fun to see authors from other countries writing styles. Learned a bunch of different phrases. So the story is about a man obsessed finding who murdered his wife and infant child and the woman detective, working another case in the neighborhood, who helps him. It’s very well written and a true “who done it.”
Another enjoyable read. Fun to see authors from other countries writing styles. Learned a bunch of different phrases. So the story is about a man obsessed finding who murdered his wife and infant child and the woman detective, working another case in the neighborhood, who helps him. It’s very well written and a true “who done it.”
January 26, 2024
3.5 I enjoyed the descriptions and the characters. There are two plots and they intersect. I am not sure why so much time was spent telling us how tiny and cute the detective is.once is enough. Callum seems a little over the top for me. Both plots work.
The story unfolds slowly and kept me interested. The ending…well, so be it. This was a free BookBub book. I wouldn't buy it.
The story unfolds slowly and kept me interested. The ending…well, so be it. This was a free BookBub book. I wouldn't buy it.
February 11, 2024
Fast paced with a shocking ending
Fast paced with lots of twists. DI Tara Grogan is involved in trying to solve a local murder. An unwilling witness withholds information as he tries to get Tara to help him find out who killed his family. It was ruled an accident but he thinks they were murdered.
Fast paced with lots of twists. DI Tara Grogan is involved in trying to solve a local murder. An unwilling witness withholds information as he tries to get Tara to help him find out who killed his family. It was ruled an accident but he thinks they were murdered.
February 3, 2021
Well done.
It is hard to write a review when you don’t like the ending. But in all honesty this book is full of twists and the writing is really good. The characters are interesting and well developed and the storyline pulls you in from the first page.
It is hard to write a review when you don’t like the ending. But in all honesty this book is full of twists and the writing is really good. The characters are interesting and well developed and the storyline pulls you in from the first page.
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