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DI Daniel Ward #2

The Revenge We Seek: A Yorkshire Detective Mystery

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Join your favourite Yorkshire detective D.I. Daniel Ward on his next gripping murder case. When a woman is found brutally murdered just outside the quiet town of Bingley, shock ripples through the community. DI Daniel Ward's hoping for swift justice, but the forensics deliver a twist he wasn’t expecting. In the middle of the autumn burglary season, with the Varga case still running rings around them all and his personal life in tatters, an unsolved murder is the last thing Ward needs the DCI breathing down his neck on. Pulled in all directions, the HMET team stretches far too thin—and who is going to slip between the cracks? Another woman vanishes—but by the time Ward and his team connect the two cases, it’s a race against time to stop a power-hungry killer hell bent on revenge from striking again. How can DI Ward find a murderer who hides in plain view behind an ordinary face? The D.I. Daniel Ward crime thrillers are a gripping, character-driven series perfect for fans of LJ Ross, Rachel McLean, and Elly Griffiths. Essential reading for anyone wondering what dark secrets hide amongst Yorkshire's picturesque rolling moors...

308 pages, Paperback

Published May 17, 2021

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Meg Jolly

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USA Today Bestselling Author Meg Jolly writes the DI Daniel Ward series set in her wild and windswept home county of Yorkshire.

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4 reviews
May 28, 2023
Oh I do love a good murder! Especially one that’s an easy read
87 reviews1 follower
May 28, 2022
Meg has done it again a thriller set in Bingley, where a young man looks set to become a serial killer unless Daniel and his team can stop him first. The back story of Varga continues too intrigue and will be eventually be stopped. I read this book in three sitting and now starting on book 3 of this excellent series
1,288 reviews
May 6, 2021
The Revenge We Seek by Meg Jolly is book 2 in the DI Daniel Ward series and is released on 19 May. A tense read as a killer is hunted. Amelia rejects Harry’s attempts to ask her on a date. This doesn’t go down well with Harry and he spirals out of control. Bogdan Varga is still hanging around and being investigated for people smuggling, but he continues to evade the law. Daniel has a good team around him and I really like the characters, although DC Pattison causes Daniel a bit of grief. You can see them developing through each book. I really enjoyed this and look forward to the next book.
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5,784 reviews71 followers
August 19, 2021
This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great suspense and found myself second guessing every thought I had continuously.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.

I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
303 reviews1 follower
June 18, 2022
Slow going, but good outcome!

This is the second in the DI Daniel Ward series, and for me it was a slow read. It was well written, original ish concept. And they got their guy after some twist and turns. In spite of all of that, I really had a hard time sticking with the book, but I stuck it out, and the ending was good for a number of reasons. One that really lifted my heart. But if you want to know what I mean by that, you'll have to get the book and read it for yourself!
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127 reviews3 followers
May 6, 2021
I received an ARC of this book from the author.

I was totally gripped by this story from the first chapter. I read it in one sitting. I loved having the dual points of view of both the murderer and the Detective searching for him. Well written with great descriptions of the local area. Highly recommended.
15 reviews
January 6, 2022
Liked this more than first book. I like the way the characters are developing and how the team is gelling under DI Ward. Interesting glimpses into his personal circumstances and how they affect the way he works…a hint at the end that some developments might be coming on the personal front.
See what book 3 has in store…
4 reviews
February 10, 2022
A brilliant read.

Love Daniel Ward and his team. It’s amazing how quickly you get to know them and feel part of the investigation. Being a Yorkshire lass myself I love the fact it’s set in n Yorkshire. Love nothing better than a good Yorkshire crime series.

Thanks Meg, can’t wait to get started on the next book now!
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709 reviews5 followers
April 13, 2022
A serial killer in the making.

A lonely individual gets the taste for murder after being spurned by someone he fancied. The team unravel the clues, helped by the concerns of the perpetrator work mates and an eagle eyed taxi driver. Ward gets Olly and another relationship is in the offing.
38 reviews
May 25, 2021
Another great read

This story in some parts continues from the first book, the characters are becoming more real now. The interlocking story was well worth the read. I look forward to the next book in the series
371 reviews3 followers
August 26, 2021
Brilliant, well it has to be if it's set in yorkshire

Gripping detective , and looks like a great series to follow. Ordering book 2 now...biscuits murders , and a side order of organised crime
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173 reviews10 followers
February 1, 2022
Goodness this was an intense and fast moving episode in this great series .d f had me in edge of my seat .The series needs to be read in order because there are 1 or 2 back stories running through the main investigation xxxx can't wait for next instalment ...
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145 reviews1 follower
June 16, 2022
The Revenge we seek book 2

A great read, follows on from the first book well, really gripping a real page turner. Luv the way the Vanga story runs along side the main storyline about and Harry and the murders he does. Great overall ready to start book 3 xx
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480 reviews1 follower
July 27, 2021
Another great book by Meg. Looking forward to next month and the third book! I most certainly recommend this series.
10 reviews
January 7, 2022
Enjoying this series. Loving how DI Ward and his team are developing. The plots are great and I’ve no double they’ll catch Vagrant in the end. Now for book 3.
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228 reviews
March 7, 2022
Another page turner but in this book the murder suspect is identified from the very beginning. The rest of the book is about seeking them out.
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983 reviews4 followers
April 4, 2022
Another wonderful story. I really enjoyed reading this series! I like how the author continues the storyline with Varga and DI Ward.
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318 reviews2 followers
December 7, 2022
Good reqd

Really enjoying these books and looking forward to the next. I hope the DI gets Vargas in the end too.
418 reviews4 followers
December 15, 2022
Excellent

Another excellent and enjoyable book in this series with several themes developing as are the characters who are now becoming familiar to the reader.
422 reviews
February 25, 2023
wow

I blitzed through this, loving the individual story line, wanting the link story to move through as it did. Just brilliant writing.
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September 10, 2024
Really enjoyed reading it was very riveting and gripping from the start to the end I will be looking into this author in more detail and find some more of her books
10 reviews
September 25, 2022
Great read

Loved this. Easy to read. Liked the characters very much and the pace of the book was one which kept you moving forward. Great read 😊
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