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INTO THIN AIR: A BELFAST MYSTERY CASE-FILE (Detective Inspector Taylor Crime Thriller 2)
Aido Quinn went for a run and didn’t come back.
For his distraught wife, Aoife, the disappearance of a much loved family man has plunged her down a well of desperate grief. For his friend and business partner, Jackie Mahood, it brings deep distrust.
The discovery that Aido Quinn had been hiding personal financial troubles from them both and that his recent actions have put a valuable company expansion in jeopardy leave the business facing an uncertain future.
In the void left behind, family, friends and colleagues are torn in bitter conflict as they try to pick up the shattered pieces of Quinn's seemingly selfish actions.
Detective Inspector Veronica Taylor investigates how a man who on the surface had it all; model wife, a young family and is the toast of his professional peers can suddenly vanish INTO THIN AIR.
INTO THIN AIR is a Detective Inspector Veronica Taylor case-file and part of the gripping Belfast Crime Series.
Explore the historic yet infamous city of Belfast in this lightning-fast police procedural from a new voice in British and Irish crime fiction.
For fans of Ian Rankin, Stuart Neville, Adrian McKinty and Stuart Macbride and the NETFLIX Series 'THE FALL' and 'LINE OF DUTY' and the recent BBC hit 'BLOODLANDS'.
For his distraught wife, Aoife, the disappearance of a much loved family man has plunged her down a well of desperate grief. For his friend and business partner, Jackie Mahood, it brings deep distrust.
The discovery that Aido Quinn had been hiding personal financial troubles from them both and that his recent actions have put a valuable company expansion in jeopardy leave the business facing an uncertain future.
In the void left behind, family, friends and colleagues are torn in bitter conflict as they try to pick up the shattered pieces of Quinn's seemingly selfish actions.
Detective Inspector Veronica Taylor investigates how a man who on the surface had it all; model wife, a young family and is the toast of his professional peers can suddenly vanish INTO THIN AIR.
INTO THIN AIR is a Detective Inspector Veronica Taylor case-file and part of the gripping Belfast Crime Series.
Explore the historic yet infamous city of Belfast in this lightning-fast police procedural from a new voice in British and Irish crime fiction.
For fans of Ian Rankin, Stuart Neville, Adrian McKinty and Stuart Macbride and the NETFLIX Series 'THE FALL' and 'LINE OF DUTY' and the recent BBC hit 'BLOODLANDS'.
153 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 9, 2021
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September 2, 2022
Taylor and her team are called in when a successful businessman with a young family just disappears. He leaves in the morning, never arrives at work and his wife reports him missing. After delving into his life and finances, there are reasons to think he might have been done away with. The story is a convoluted one, with many characters having their own motivation for pursuing him. An enjoyable novella length ‘Case File’ type of story that’s not too long a read but gives some background on the team. Strangely, I feel I know some of her subordinates better than I do Taylor.
July 24, 2022
Another fascinating novella from Philip Jordan, this features a disappearance that Veronica needs to solve. I thoroughly enjoyed this read and love the relationship between the investigating officers, I’ll definitely be reading more from this author 4.5* from me
September 7, 2021
Really enjoyed this second case file by Phillip Jordan. Again the characters and setting were spot on in this "missing person's" case.
Adrian Quinn, an entrepreneur, has gone missing whilst on his morning run at a nature reserve. During the investigation it is discovered the business isn't doing well, after a deal has turned sour and there is dubious transactions out of the business account. So has he fled with the money or has something sinister happened him?
Whilst reading there were little bits of information which got me thinking about what happened and who might be involved, which kept me engaged and intrigued to discover if I was on the right track. Although I had worked out who was involved I hadn't worked out the why fully or the how, so when it was all revealed I was pleased that my suspicions were correct and I had been on the right track.
I did find it a little confusing initially when Adrian Quinn's wife was referred to by the police as "Quinn" as in my head "Quinn" was the missing man and she was "Mrs Quinn". The only other niggle (if that) was when in the timeline this was set, was it before or after "code of silence" as although Gordon Beattie was mentioned, it was not elaborated on.
Looking forward to the next book, highly recommended.
Adrian Quinn, an entrepreneur, has gone missing whilst on his morning run at a nature reserve. During the investigation it is discovered the business isn't doing well, after a deal has turned sour and there is dubious transactions out of the business account. So has he fled with the money or has something sinister happened him?
Whilst reading there were little bits of information which got me thinking about what happened and who might be involved, which kept me engaged and intrigued to discover if I was on the right track. Although I had worked out who was involved I hadn't worked out the why fully or the how, so when it was all revealed I was pleased that my suspicions were correct and I had been on the right track.
I did find it a little confusing initially when Adrian Quinn's wife was referred to by the police as "Quinn" as in my head "Quinn" was the missing man and she was "Mrs Quinn". The only other niggle (if that) was when in the timeline this was set, was it before or after "code of silence" as although Gordon Beattie was mentioned, it was not elaborated on.
Looking forward to the next book, highly recommended.
May 20, 2021
Thank you to the author, Phillip Jordan for the ARC of his new novella, 'Into Thin Air', a Detective Inspector Taylor thriller.
'Aido Quinn went for a run and didn't come back'. 'Into Thin Air' is part of the Belfast Crime Series and Detective Inspector Taylor and her team set out to uncover what or who is behind the disappearance of Adrian Quinn. On the surface, Adrian seemingly has a loving family and is the Company Director of a successful business, but all is not as it seems.
As the book progresses, Phillip Jordan introduces and describes the relevance of the characters to the reader. I had a soft spot for some, indifference for others and annoyance at many. There were many twists and turns throughout the story and there were times when I skipped down to the end of the page because I just needed to know what was coming! The outcome was a surprise and although I had an idea towards the end, there were still plenty of moments when anything could have happened.
Phillip Jordan is great at explaining Belfast police procedure which will be crucial for those reading outside the UK and I would recommend 'Into Thin Air' to anyone who likes a fast-paced crime thriller that will keep you guessing until the end.
'Aido Quinn went for a run and didn't come back'. 'Into Thin Air' is part of the Belfast Crime Series and Detective Inspector Taylor and her team set out to uncover what or who is behind the disappearance of Adrian Quinn. On the surface, Adrian seemingly has a loving family and is the Company Director of a successful business, but all is not as it seems.
As the book progresses, Phillip Jordan introduces and describes the relevance of the characters to the reader. I had a soft spot for some, indifference for others and annoyance at many. There were many twists and turns throughout the story and there were times when I skipped down to the end of the page because I just needed to know what was coming! The outcome was a surprise and although I had an idea towards the end, there were still plenty of moments when anything could have happened.
Phillip Jordan is great at explaining Belfast police procedure which will be crucial for those reading outside the UK and I would recommend 'Into Thin Air' to anyone who likes a fast-paced crime thriller that will keep you guessing until the end.
February 16, 2022
Disappear Into It!
Phillip Jordan's Into This Air is 146 pages of fantastic. I'm not qualified to say if the detail portrayed in this PSNI procedural is authentic, but can attest that it's both convincing and compelling. The characters are vivid, prose capable, and pace matches that of a seasoned morning jogger (perhaps, this day, pursued by the adjoining estate's gangland enforcer-?)
No spoilers here, but I have to rave that Doc is a hell of a fun sidekick.
Jordan's novella twists you through modern Northern Ireland's rich and through its rough. It reveals a new high-tech, environmentally-friendly side of Belfast, where fortunes made off of sunlight inspire the darkest of crimes.
Phillip Jordan's Into This Air is 146 pages of fantastic. I'm not qualified to say if the detail portrayed in this PSNI procedural is authentic, but can attest that it's both convincing and compelling. The characters are vivid, prose capable, and pace matches that of a seasoned morning jogger (perhaps, this day, pursued by the adjoining estate's gangland enforcer-?)
No spoilers here, but I have to rave that Doc is a hell of a fun sidekick.
Jordan's novella twists you through modern Northern Ireland's rich and through its rough. It reveals a new high-tech, environmentally-friendly side of Belfast, where fortunes made off of sunlight inspire the darkest of crimes.
August 6, 2021
The disappearance of a Belfast businessman begins in involved case for DI Veronica Taylor and her team. With his renewable energy business in financial trouble and suspicions of a local loan shark's involvement, there are several suspects. His business partner is none too happy and not shy of telling everyone how he feels. Or does the answer lie closer to home?
Jordan manages to pack a great deal into this 150 page novella. The characters continue to develop nicely and the touches of Belfast humour throughout add to the investigative detail. Overall this is an enjoyable read in an accessible format.
Jordan manages to pack a great deal into this 150 page novella. The characters continue to develop nicely and the touches of Belfast humour throughout add to the investigative detail. Overall this is an enjoyable read in an accessible format.
May 10, 2021
Into Thin Air by Phillip Jordan is a case file novella in the DI Veronca Taylor series. It is set in Belfast. Aoife Quinn’s husband goes missing and Taylor and her offsider, Doc Macpherson are called on to investigate. Raymie Kilburn, a member of the local paramilitary gang, is involved somehow, they are sure, but they seem to be going in circles. Really enjoyed this and love the banter between Veronica and Doc. It’s a great read and keeps you interested from beginning to end.
June 4, 2022
Another cracking read in this crime series. Although a short book, it definitely packs a punch. The shortness makes it a more quick and compelling read and ensures there is no padding that you get in longer novels.
I previously read the first in the series and loved it and this continues along this vein. The settings and characters seem real. I enjoy the banter in the team that doesn't detract from the job at hand.
I look forward to reading more by this author.
I previously read the first in the series and loved it and this continues along this vein. The settings and characters seem real. I enjoy the banter in the team that doesn't detract from the job at hand.
I look forward to reading more by this author.
May 12, 2021
Another thrilling page-turner in this great series by new author, Phillip Jordan.
July 9, 2023
Good read
Enjoyed the book, but I was disappointed at the ending, left me feeling flat as it quickly came to a conclusion
Enjoyed the book, but I was disappointed at the ending, left me feeling flat as it quickly came to a conclusion
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