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Hidden Norfolk #10
Fool Me Twice
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool Me Twice, shame on me...
When the body of a high-profile, semi-retired barrister is found brutally murdered at his Norfolk Mansion house, DI Tom Janssen and the team must work to uncover who killed him and why.
With a glittering career, spanning several decades representing the privileged and the wealthy, behind him the focus of the investigation inevitably turns toward cases and clients past and present, but was his death linked to his work or is there another, darker and far more sinister motive at play?
No matter how successful, privileged or elevated in society one person can be, one universal rule applies... we all bleed the same...
Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed.
Fool Me Twice is the tenth novel in the Hidden Norfolk series of thrillers from the million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Simon McCleave and Damien Boyd.
When the body of a high-profile, semi-retired barrister is found brutally murdered at his Norfolk Mansion house, DI Tom Janssen and the team must work to uncover who killed him and why.
With a glittering career, spanning several decades representing the privileged and the wealthy, behind him the focus of the investigation inevitably turns toward cases and clients past and present, but was his death linked to his work or is there another, darker and far more sinister motive at play?
No matter how successful, privileged or elevated in society one person can be, one universal rule applies... we all bleed the same...
Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed.
Fool Me Twice is the tenth novel in the Hidden Norfolk series of thrillers from the million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Simon McCleave and Damien Boyd.
310 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 23, 2022
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About the author
J.M. Dalgliesh
36 books933 followersJason Dalgliesh was born on the south coast of England and grew up in Hampshire, UK. He has worked in the power transmission industry, the retail sector, call centres and as a night-owl in a bakery. His greatest challenge of all is ongoing, as a stay at home parent.
He is presently writing the Dark Yorkshire crime-series, featuring DI Nathaniel Caslin.
The novels are set in Yorkshire, England. The medieval City of York is Caslin's home town and the plot lines take in some of the UK's most rugged and beautiful landscapes, from the windswept North Sea coastline and across the stunning North York Moors.
Penned in the style of the Crime Noir genre, Caslin is a deep character, as flawed as he is brilliant, battling his own demons as much as those he is pitted against. Readers who enjoy gritty, atmospheric thrillers will find the series a must read.
Having spent time abroad, Jason has lived and worked in various parts of England as well as the Scottish Highlands. He currently resides in the East Riding, with his wife and two young children.
You can reach him via his website at www.jmdalgliesh.com
You can also follow him on social media;
facebook.com/jmdalglieshauthor
twitter.com/darkyorkshire
He is presently writing the Dark Yorkshire crime-series, featuring DI Nathaniel Caslin.
The novels are set in Yorkshire, England. The medieval City of York is Caslin's home town and the plot lines take in some of the UK's most rugged and beautiful landscapes, from the windswept North Sea coastline and across the stunning North York Moors.
Penned in the style of the Crime Noir genre, Caslin is a deep character, as flawed as he is brilliant, battling his own demons as much as those he is pitted against. Readers who enjoy gritty, atmospheric thrillers will find the series a must read.
Having spent time abroad, Jason has lived and worked in various parts of England as well as the Scottish Highlands. He currently resides in the East Riding, with his wife and two young children.
You can reach him via his website at www.jmdalgliesh.com
You can also follow him on social media;
facebook.com/jmdalglieshauthor
twitter.com/darkyorkshire
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October 19, 2022
Taut police procedural wrapped around a good ol’ modern murder mystery complemented by complex warts-and-all, yet mostly sympathetic, characters. JM Dalgliesh skillfully implemented my favorite plot mechanism: drawing together two disparate and seemingly unrelated story lines. I carried my Kindle everywhere to take advantage of any snippet of spare time to read a few pages.
The dialogs between detectives as they puzzled out the mystery required some thought and critical thinking: worth slowing down for and pondering.
The Anglophile in me enjoyed the scene setting at the beaches, barn conversion, and magnificent study of the vacation let. (I would have loved descriptions of the meals.) Others have commented negatively on the rushed ending. Not me! Not even the aroma of a fresh-brewed pot of coffee on the first cool day of autumn was tempting enough to drag me away as the pace sped up to the final reveal.
It's encouraging that diverse characters and sexuality are becoming normalized in the British mystery genre.
Apropos of police procedure, the book kept me wondering when the detective team would interview the victim’s assistant. It was not until I was 85% into the book and after more than 20 mentions similar to “By the sound of it, Tilson is the only one who will understand Henry’s caseload,” “I’ll pay Alex a visit,” “You should speak to Alex about that.” “[Alex] should be in the loop,” “Have you arranged to speak with him?” did DI Tom and Alex meet face to face, so to speak.
Still, a mountain of fun, and a great addition to the large body of great British mysteries.
The dialogs between detectives as they puzzled out the mystery required some thought and critical thinking: worth slowing down for and pondering.
The Anglophile in me enjoyed the scene setting at the beaches, barn conversion, and magnificent study of the vacation let. (I would have loved descriptions of the meals.) Others have commented negatively on the rushed ending. Not me! Not even the aroma of a fresh-brewed pot of coffee on the first cool day of autumn was tempting enough to drag me away as the pace sped up to the final reveal.
It's encouraging that diverse characters and sexuality are becoming normalized in the British mystery genre.
Apropos of police procedure, the book kept me wondering when the detective team would interview the victim’s assistant. It was not until I was 85% into the book and after more than 20 mentions similar to “By the sound of it, Tilson is the only one who will understand Henry’s caseload,” “I’ll pay Alex a visit,” “You should speak to Alex about that.” “[Alex] should be in the loop,” “Have you arranged to speak with him?” did DI Tom and Alex meet face to face, so to speak.
Still, a mountain of fun, and a great addition to the large body of great British mysteries.
January 27, 2022
Intricately plotted, torture-murder crime fiction
I enjoyed this entry, which is a more complex and more satisfying book than the previous entry. A well-known barrister is found to have died after suffering burns, multiple fractures, knife cuts, and forced ingestion of crystal meth. Oddly, on the previous day DI Tom Janssen & family was invited to and attended a garden party at the barrister’s home. A mere DI at a do, “an aperitif prior to the full onset of the summer season.”
Next, DI Janssen is landed in it when a London friend—and ex-police colleague—is knifed to death in Norfolk, under mysterious circumstances. This story involves messier aspects of policing, plus DI Janssen painfully dredging through his friend’s work and life. Both threads have several subplots & sub-subplots; multiple red herrings; and involve politics.
There is the usual accompanying domestic drama, but happily, less melodrama, because the personal problems are mostly organic to the murder storylines. I’m relieved that DCI Tamara Greaves’ annoying mother, her nagging, and housing issues have less air this time around.
I suggest the author engage a medical consultant to review his work.
I enjoyed this entry, which is a more complex and more satisfying book than the previous entry. A well-known barrister is found to have died after suffering burns, multiple fractures, knife cuts, and forced ingestion of crystal meth. Oddly, on the previous day DI Tom Janssen & family was invited to and attended a garden party at the barrister’s home. A mere DI at a do, “an aperitif prior to the full onset of the summer season.”
Next, DI Janssen is landed in it when a London friend—and ex-police colleague—is knifed to death in Norfolk, under mysterious circumstances. This story involves messier aspects of policing, plus DI Janssen painfully dredging through his friend’s work and life. Both threads have several subplots & sub-subplots; multiple red herrings; and involve politics.
There is the usual accompanying domestic drama, but happily, less melodrama, because the personal problems are mostly organic to the murder storylines. I’m relieved that DCI Tamara Greaves’ annoying mother, her nagging, and housing issues have less air this time around.
I suggest the author engage a medical consultant to review his work.
April 15, 2022
Off the rails.
Tom was good at his job, sometimes too attached until he found the answer he knew was hiding in plain site.
Content in his home, shared by girlfriend, Alice and her daughter, Saffy. Life wasn't bad at all.
The body was badly mutilated, drugged then cut and cut. What had Henry, whose summer get together, he and the family had enjoyed only a short time ago.
Someone was looking into the files of an old crime, and that person was one of Tom's best friends from the Met. Leaving the force before he was sacked or arrested. Pete Chard had changed a heck of a lot, was he responsible for the deaths or just the catalyst.
Tom and the team had to find the answers, horrific deaths of well known barristers like Henry Crowe did not go unnoticed and the pressure was on.
Tom was good at his job, sometimes too attached until he found the answer he knew was hiding in plain site.
Content in his home, shared by girlfriend, Alice and her daughter, Saffy. Life wasn't bad at all.
The body was badly mutilated, drugged then cut and cut. What had Henry, whose summer get together, he and the family had enjoyed only a short time ago.
Someone was looking into the files of an old crime, and that person was one of Tom's best friends from the Met. Leaving the force before he was sacked or arrested. Pete Chard had changed a heck of a lot, was he responsible for the deaths or just the catalyst.
Tom and the team had to find the answers, horrific deaths of well known barristers like Henry Crowe did not go unnoticed and the pressure was on.
January 7, 2025
A Different Twist
Characters and plot really take a walk in a different direction in this novel. Relationships remain status Quo and need more spice!
Characters and plot really take a walk in a different direction in this novel. Relationships remain status Quo and need more spice!
February 14, 2022
Intriguing plot!
DI Tom Janssen is called to the beautiful home of a semi retired barrister found tortured to death. Strangely, Tom had been invited to a garden party at the man's holiday home a few miles away just a few days before. The barrister seemed to know Tom, but Tom didn't know him, but it was obvious the man wanted to speak with him about something although it didn't get to happen!
Great characters great stories, this one being no exception. There's lots of going around in circles for the team in this book 10, of the Hidden Norfolk Series. It's a complicated case which doesn't give up it's secrets easily!
The team are run ragged and everyone's patience is tested to the limit. Tom gets a huge shock when an old friend and colleague from his days in the Met turns up out of the blue, saying he's in the area due to family matters - it doesn't take long before alarm bells start tinkling!
A great tight storyline that kept me guessing right up to the end, I wasn't expecting that character to be the killer that's for certain. Very clever I never saw that coming for one minute!
This is a great series and the stories and plots just get better with each book,can't recommend them highly enough!
DI Tom Janssen is called to the beautiful home of a semi retired barrister found tortured to death. Strangely, Tom had been invited to a garden party at the man's holiday home a few miles away just a few days before. The barrister seemed to know Tom, but Tom didn't know him, but it was obvious the man wanted to speak with him about something although it didn't get to happen!
Great characters great stories, this one being no exception. There's lots of going around in circles for the team in this book 10, of the Hidden Norfolk Series. It's a complicated case which doesn't give up it's secrets easily!
The team are run ragged and everyone's patience is tested to the limit. Tom gets a huge shock when an old friend and colleague from his days in the Met turns up out of the blue, saying he's in the area due to family matters - it doesn't take long before alarm bells start tinkling!
A great tight storyline that kept me guessing right up to the end, I wasn't expecting that character to be the killer that's for certain. Very clever I never saw that coming for one minute!
This is a great series and the stories and plots just get better with each book,can't recommend them highly enough!
May 5, 2022
Boring.
December 31, 2022
I’m not sorry I am reading this series but it also doesn’t knock my socks off. I am rarely a DNFer so I gotta keep going
February 7, 2023
DI Tom Janssen is called out to work a particularly brutal beating and murder of a little-known local barrister. With such a long career behind him and so few strong ties in the community it takes a while for Tom and his team to piece together what might have happened. But when another murder happens things become murkier, and the team can’t even be sure the two cases are linked until things finally begin to unwind.
I’ve been enjoying this series and while this book was a little slower in pace than I usually enjoy I have to admit I like that there was ample time spent with the various characters and allowing them to grow and flourish a little. This is not heavily action-based plot so readers looking for something fast paced or really thrilling might not find this satisfies them. That said I thought the plot was quite well thought out and well linked. I only put a few pieces of the puzzle together before it all started to unfurl in the last quarter of the book and while there were bits I did guess there was still plenty that caught me pleasantly by surprise.
I was especially pleased that Tom’s partner, Alice, and Alice’s young daughter played a strong – but not overwhelming – part in the story and I’m pleased they are both becoming more prominent in the series. I’m also keen to learn a bit more about Eric and his wife and young son – I feel there’s still plenty of growth and exploration that can happen with his character too.
Readers looking for a small-town type of coastal, British based mystery series should find this book really fits the bill. While it’s a little slow in paces the mystery moves well and is plot-heavy which I really enjoyed and even though this is well into the series I feel it can definitely be read as a standalone as the plot is quite independent and not linked to previous books. The team has a strong history, but they are all very well explained in my opinion, and I feel readers picking this up without having read any prior books should still thoroughly enjoy this story.
I’ve been enjoying this series and while this book was a little slower in pace than I usually enjoy I have to admit I like that there was ample time spent with the various characters and allowing them to grow and flourish a little. This is not heavily action-based plot so readers looking for something fast paced or really thrilling might not find this satisfies them. That said I thought the plot was quite well thought out and well linked. I only put a few pieces of the puzzle together before it all started to unfurl in the last quarter of the book and while there were bits I did guess there was still plenty that caught me pleasantly by surprise.
I was especially pleased that Tom’s partner, Alice, and Alice’s young daughter played a strong – but not overwhelming – part in the story and I’m pleased they are both becoming more prominent in the series. I’m also keen to learn a bit more about Eric and his wife and young son – I feel there’s still plenty of growth and exploration that can happen with his character too.
Readers looking for a small-town type of coastal, British based mystery series should find this book really fits the bill. While it’s a little slow in paces the mystery moves well and is plot-heavy which I really enjoyed and even though this is well into the series I feel it can definitely be read as a standalone as the plot is quite independent and not linked to previous books. The team has a strong history, but they are all very well explained in my opinion, and I feel readers picking this up without having read any prior books should still thoroughly enjoy this story.
January 25, 2022
Absolutely loved this book!
I had been waiting so long for this to come out (well it felt that way) and Mr Dalgliesh didn't let me down! This was a look proper police procedural, with the personal and family life thrown in the mix. It had all the twists and turns, and there was no way I'd ever guess who the killer was. The story took its time to let that cat out of the bag, unlike so many others that just throw it out to you in the end. The ending set up a happy ending, beginning or even I'm the middle! I so look forward to the next book in the series! I highly recommend this book, I recommend The whole series actually! And I recommend his other series as well.you can't go wrong with this author!
I had been waiting so long for this to come out (well it felt that way) and Mr Dalgliesh didn't let me down! This was a look proper police procedural, with the personal and family life thrown in the mix. It had all the twists and turns, and there was no way I'd ever guess who the killer was. The story took its time to let that cat out of the bag, unlike so many others that just throw it out to you in the end. The ending set up a happy ending, beginning or even I'm the middle! I so look forward to the next book in the series! I highly recommend this book, I recommend The whole series actually! And I recommend his other series as well.you can't go wrong with this author!
January 24, 2022
Always a pleasure to read Mr. Dalgliesh's work!
I've devoured everything I've been able to find which JM Dalgliesh has written to date, but I think "Fool Me Twice" is my new favorite! Great plot, superb character development, and so many twists and turns, I sat and read this in a single afternoon because Dalgliesh, as usual, kept me spellbound with this latest -- and most riveting -- edition in the Tom Jannsen series. I was on the edge of my seat up until the very end of the book. Kudos! Well done and bravo! It's going to be really difficult to wait until the next novel in this series is released in May. Thanks for yet another great read, Mr. Dalgliesh!
I've devoured everything I've been able to find which JM Dalgliesh has written to date, but I think "Fool Me Twice" is my new favorite! Great plot, superb character development, and so many twists and turns, I sat and read this in a single afternoon because Dalgliesh, as usual, kept me spellbound with this latest -- and most riveting -- edition in the Tom Jannsen series. I was on the edge of my seat up until the very end of the book. Kudos! Well done and bravo! It's going to be really difficult to wait until the next novel in this series is released in May. Thanks for yet another great read, Mr. Dalgliesh!
January 26, 2022
The tenth book and easily worth ten stars.
The more I get to know Tom Janssen and his colleagues the more I get to like them. Every new character could be innocent as a newborn or just as easily a handmaid or handyman of Lucifer himself.
The greater inclusion of Saffy and Alice adds to the guesswork of will this relationship go further or is this always going to be Tom's lily livered downfall?
I know the Norfolk coastline. I am not over fond of fish but you can't cross a promenade here without slipping on a red herring or two. This tenth book has a lot of them well battered with a few extra condiments on the fingers/toes!
Another fantastic book by Jason Dalgliesh.
The more I get to know Tom Janssen and his colleagues the more I get to like them. Every new character could be innocent as a newborn or just as easily a handmaid or handyman of Lucifer himself.
The greater inclusion of Saffy and Alice adds to the guesswork of will this relationship go further or is this always going to be Tom's lily livered downfall?
I know the Norfolk coastline. I am not over fond of fish but you can't cross a promenade here without slipping on a red herring or two. This tenth book has a lot of them well battered with a few extra condiments on the fingers/toes!
Another fantastic book by Jason Dalgliesh.
July 12, 2022
Tom Janssen now a senior police officer meets Henry Crowe, rich charming with beautiful wife and daughter. Next day Crowe is bizarrely tortured to death. His wife Natasha is having an affair with a nasty smart arse little guy who is not what he appears to be but that’s quite irrelevant as it turns out. Tom’s ex copper friend Pete Chard turns up for dinner, then … The police work hard with no detail spared. Enquiries lead in all sorts of misleading directions that are hard to follow partly because the dialogue between characters is elusive and unconvincing. But it all works out in the end. Complicated and not very plausible.
January 25, 2022
The body of semi-retired barrister Henry Crowe is discovered one Sunday morning by his much younger wife, Natalie. He had been cruelly tortured. But why, what possible motive could have this result. D.I. Tom Janssen and his team investigate as motives and secrets are revealed.
An entertaining, well-written and well-plotted crime story. With its cast of likeable characters. A good addition to the series which can easily be read as a standalone story.
I received a free copy of this book from the author via BooksFunnel and am voluntarily leaving a review.
An entertaining, well-written and well-plotted crime story. With its cast of likeable characters. A good addition to the series which can easily be read as a standalone story.
I received a free copy of this book from the author via BooksFunnel and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 23, 2022
Excellent!
Outstanding series and this one is terrific! Tom and his team have a complicated torture murder to solve. There are too many general suspects, too little concrete evidence, and lying suspects. None are who they purport to be. Determined work, continual following the evidence, and compiling more and more evidence, despite all the roadblocks, lead to the unrepentant murderer!
Outstanding series and this one is terrific! Tom and his team have a complicated torture murder to solve. There are too many general suspects, too little concrete evidence, and lying suspects. None are who they purport to be. Determined work, continual following the evidence, and compiling more and more evidence, despite all the roadblocks, lead to the unrepentant murderer!
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January 24, 2022I’ve read the series and enjoyed them all so far. I was disappointed when I’ve finished the book as they never seem quite long enough. The main characters and their personal relationships are interesting and add to the depth of their personality. The plot had some interesting twists and turns. In this book some of them were predictable. The ending didn’t unfold as in other books in this series which came as a surprise as I found there was a sudden leap to the unveiling of the murderer.
January 25, 2022
Another great book.
I enjoy reading this series. Dalgliesh has done a superb job of developing all the characters and you learn a little more about them with each successive book. In this story there is a gruesome murder with very few forensic clues. A lot of suspects who are not what they appear to be, secret lives and deception abound. Great descriptive writing of all the scenes adds to any Dalgliesh story.
I enjoy reading this series. Dalgliesh has done a superb job of developing all the characters and you learn a little more about them with each successive book. In this story there is a gruesome murder with very few forensic clues. A lot of suspects who are not what they appear to be, secret lives and deception abound. Great descriptive writing of all the scenes adds to any Dalgliesh story.
January 26, 2022
Another fabulous read
One of my top favourite series, always look forward to a new release. Great character's that you can relate to, interesting stories with lots of twists and turns and well written. I also love following the story of Tom, Alice, Saffy and the dog. The next book in the series promises to be another winner, just a shame I've got to wait so long. Thoroughly enjoyed, Thank you.
One of my top favourite series, always look forward to a new release. Great character's that you can relate to, interesting stories with lots of twists and turns and well written. I also love following the story of Tom, Alice, Saffy and the dog. The next book in the series promises to be another winner, just a shame I've got to wait so long. Thoroughly enjoyed, Thank you.
February 6, 2022
I loved this book I agree with other reviews, in saying this book was better than some of the previous offerings by Dalgliesh. I always enjoy books by this author, but sometimes they are too brutal for complete satisfaction. The pacing was great and the familiar characters were at their best. Unlike some of the previous books I have read, I did not figure out the ending before reaching it. Enjoyable read.
February 6, 2022
Fool me twice -
Another great book in the series. I think the books get better each time. This one has you guessing right to the end who the murderer is. Whilst you might be thinking that the main suspects didn’t do it, you probably will not guess the outcome. The book can be read as a standalone but my recommendation would be to start at the beginning of the series and read them all. 4.75 out of 5 from me.
Another great book in the series. I think the books get better each time. This one has you guessing right to the end who the murderer is. Whilst you might be thinking that the main suspects didn’t do it, you probably will not guess the outcome. The book can be read as a standalone but my recommendation would be to start at the beginning of the series and read them all. 4.75 out of 5 from me.
February 20, 2022
Fooled Indeed!
Another brilliant book from Jason. Part of me wishes I didn’t read them so quickly. You want them to last forever yet at the same time you need to know ‘who dunnit?’ It took me a while to work this one out. Jason had me well and truly foxed but I got there in the end. Excellent start to finish writing. Plenty of suspense and drama. And enough red herrings for everyone!! Superb!
Another brilliant book from Jason. Part of me wishes I didn’t read them so quickly. You want them to last forever yet at the same time you need to know ‘who dunnit?’ It took me a while to work this one out. Jason had me well and truly foxed but I got there in the end. Excellent start to finish writing. Plenty of suspense and drama. And enough red herrings for everyone!! Superb!
March 10, 2022
a little too complicated
I would really like for Dalgleish to consider toning down details of the murders. We can imagine enough without so much blood and gore. ( think PD James) another problem is the complicated and complex plots. I get confused about who’s who and how he fits in.
Otherwise these are good reads with a nice detective and his girlfriend. I also wish they’d get married. But maybe that comes in the next installment!
I would really like for Dalgleish to consider toning down details of the murders. We can imagine enough without so much blood and gore. ( think PD James) another problem is the complicated and complex plots. I get confused about who’s who and how he fits in.
Otherwise these are good reads with a nice detective and his girlfriend. I also wish they’d get married. But maybe that comes in the next installment!
December 13, 2022
This book as good as the rest of the series.
This is the 10th book in this series. Been a few months since I read one. Return to.this series was like re-visiting old friends. Tom' and Alice, Tamara Cassie and Eric are a good team and little Saffy is delightful. As in the other books the perpetrator of the deed is a minor character who out of the blue turns out to be the murderer. A great read and a good catch up with old friends. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
This is the 10th book in this series. Been a few months since I read one. Return to.this series was like re-visiting old friends. Tom' and Alice, Tamara Cassie and Eric are a good team and little Saffy is delightful. As in the other books the perpetrator of the deed is a minor character who out of the blue turns out to be the murderer. A great read and a good catch up with old friends. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
April 17, 2023
This is the tenth in the series of Norfolk police procedural. I found it bogged down a bit in legalese but if you understand the British legal system, you should get through it. An interesting plot and the story moves along well but you never have enough information to solve the crime as you do with some of the others in the series. Less than convincing solution for me but still enjoyed the read.
July 27, 2024
Hidden Norfolk Series #10, DCI Janssen. I really got into this one, it was an exciting read. I nearly missed my French conversation group because I was hooked. The characters are well rounded and believable, if perhaps sometimes there's a bit too much about their private lives.
Luckily I did go to French, held at a library, and I found three more by this author. I've got a lot to look forward to.
Rating 4.2.
Luckily I did go to French, held at a library, and I found three more by this author. I've got a lot to look forward to.
Rating 4.2.
June 9, 2025
Well, another very good "Hidden Norfolk" police procedural book. I really only have one complaint about this book and that is introducing characters too late in the book. I like to have a wide range of suspects not alot at the beginning but then introduce who actually "done it" 3/4 of the way through the book. However, still a very good story that moves right along and nice characters. When is the author going to get rid of Tamara's parents? Just a useless part of the story in my opinion.
January 27, 2022
Excellent Can't Put Down
This is a fascinating mystery that's hard to put down once you start it. Besides that we hear more about the personal life of the key detective and his home life with partner Alice and her daughter Saffey. He's a fabulous guy with a great home life. What's stopping him from making it official?
This is a fascinating mystery that's hard to put down once you start it. Besides that we hear more about the personal life of the key detective and his home life with partner Alice and her daughter Saffey. He's a fabulous guy with a great home life. What's stopping him from making it official?
January 27, 2022
I could not put this book down. I had my suspicions who was responsible for the dreadful crimes but I was so, so wrong. It was a complete surprise when the culprit was finally revealed. I loved the twists and turns of the narrative as well as catching up with the central characters. It's almost as though they are old friends.
January 30, 2022
one of my favorite series
I wish more authors can learn a thing or two of Dalgliesh’s style. Good lot, good characters, likable characters, believable dialogue, and more.
I’m not big on giving 5 stars because I’m a curmudgeon, but the Hidden Norfolk series squelches the curmudgeon in me and gets 5 stars
I wish more authors can learn a thing or two of Dalgliesh’s style. Good lot, good characters, likable characters, believable dialogue, and more.
I’m not big on giving 5 stars because I’m a curmudgeon, but the Hidden Norfolk series squelches the curmudgeon in me and gets 5 stars
January 30, 2022
It get's better and better with every book. DI Tanner is the kind of heroic figure I love, not some damaged goods, partially alcohol, miserable DI who we are supposed to like but deep down don't. Of course there has to be a back story as to why he is in the boonies and not the Met.
Good character building and enough of a good "who done it" to keep you moving through the pages.
Good character building and enough of a good "who done it" to keep you moving through the pages.
February 1, 2022
Great story
This one has plenty of twists and turns to get to a surprising conclusion. DI Janssen and company make a good team. There isn't as much obvious character development in this book as in some of the others, but there are certainly some open threads that will need go be addressed in later books.
This one has plenty of twists and turns to get to a surprising conclusion. DI Janssen and company make a good team. There isn't as much obvious character development in this book as in some of the others, but there are certainly some open threads that will need go be addressed in later books.
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