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DCI Sean Bracken #5
Over Kill
She played with fire. Then she got burned.
DCI Sean Bracken is about to buy a house, his ex-wife is talking about getting married and his father drops a bombshell. He has very little time to get involved with solving a murder, but that's what is thrown into his lap.
A young woman found beaten and burned in an old building will be taking up Bracken's every waking minute. He has seen victims like this before, battered almost beyond recognition, a crime that is more than personal.
With the crime taking priority, it leaves time for little else and takes Bracken into a world he knew existed but hadn't navigated before.
Along with his team, Bracken will need to tread carefully. There's a killer watching his every move, somebody very clever, and very deadly...
DCI Sean Bracken is about to buy a house, his ex-wife is talking about getting married and his father drops a bombshell. He has very little time to get involved with solving a murder, but that's what is thrown into his lap.
A young woman found beaten and burned in an old building will be taking up Bracken's every waking minute. He has seen victims like this before, battered almost beyond recognition, a crime that is more than personal.
With the crime taking priority, it leaves time for little else and takes Bracken into a world he knew existed but hadn't navigated before.
Along with his team, Bracken will need to tread carefully. There's a killer watching his every move, somebody very clever, and very deadly...
- GenresMystery
175 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 21, 2021
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About the author
John Carson
105 books164 followersJohn Carson is the author of the DI Frank Miller detective series. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and lived there most of his life. In 2006, he emigrated to New York State with his American wife and two daughters. They now live in a small town in the Hudson Valley where his wife was brought up, with a German Shepherd, a Beagle mix and four cats.
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January 1, 2022
Another thrilling tale
Sean Bracken is a must read for John Carson fans and he has given a thrilling encounter to kick off 2022.
A stunning tale which meandered around a set of events and had an exciting end.
The banter between the characters is fantastic and funny, and it adds so much to the delight of the story.
I really enjoyed reading this book and will definitely get the next one.
Sean Bracken is a must read for John Carson fans and he has given a thrilling encounter to kick off 2022.
A stunning tale which meandered around a set of events and had an exciting end.
The banter between the characters is fantastic and funny, and it adds so much to the delight of the story.
I really enjoyed reading this book and will definitely get the next one.
January 6, 2022
Interesting view of the story
I kept expecting the big murder scene where they look for one person.. And they don't know who it is.. The big surprise at The end. However this story was interesting in that it kept you engaged and you got to know the characters more than normal. There was still the murder and police business. But this book was more about establishing the relationships and histories behind the main characters. I really enjoyed it. And I even got the surprise murderer at the end. Thank you.
I kept expecting the big murder scene where they look for one person.. And they don't know who it is.. The big surprise at The end. However this story was interesting in that it kept you engaged and you got to know the characters more than normal. There was still the murder and police business. But this book was more about establishing the relationships and histories behind the main characters. I really enjoyed it. And I even got the surprise murderer at the end. Thank you.
January 4, 2022
A Different Sort of Mystery
I'm A fan of the Sean Bracket mysteries but this one was a bit much for me. My problem was that it had been a while since I'd read the previous Sean Bracket mystery and I had to try to remember the characters that appeared in the previous book. Then the new mystery being presented in this book had a lot of characters introduced very quickly and it was hard to remember who wsdvwho.
I'm A fan of the Sean Bracket mysteries but this one was a bit much for me. My problem was that it had been a while since I'd read the previous Sean Bracket mystery and I had to try to remember the characters that appeared in the previous book. Then the new mystery being presented in this book had a lot of characters introduced very quickly and it was hard to remember who wsdvwho.
July 7, 2022
What I'll remember most about this book is the characters' banter. Delightful! Nothing memorable as far as the case goes, but still a very fast, decent read.
Changed my mind, and here lies the problem: I read it too fast. The case is, actually, quite a puzzle and really well done. When things get complicated, I need to slow down and let my mind play with it! The book was shorter than most and I took no breaks. In the end, I can say it was a very good read!
Changed my mind, and here lies the problem: I read it too fast. The case is, actually, quite a puzzle and really well done. When things get complicated, I need to slow down and let my mind play with it! The book was shorter than most and I took no breaks. In the end, I can say it was a very good read!
January 1, 2022
Another great read by John Carson! His characters are funny, but serious. He gets to the point, and doesn't write filler material. It's going to be interesting to see where DCI Sean Bracken is going to go with his personal life now after this case. Who shall he choose? John Carson's series are all amazing. Read them!
January 1, 2022
Confusing!
Sean is messed up in his personal life, between the old, ex-wife Catherine, and current girlfriend, Chaz. His job is also a mess as he is racing between cases and his family problems, ex-wife and his father. Language seemed particularly rough in this book. Ending is also a cliffhanger! I skimmed to reach end but did not get involved as I usually do.
Sean is messed up in his personal life, between the old, ex-wife Catherine, and current girlfriend, Chaz. His job is also a mess as he is racing between cases and his family problems, ex-wife and his father. Language seemed particularly rough in this book. Ending is also a cliffhanger! I skimmed to reach end but did not get involved as I usually do.
January 4, 2022
This one’s a doozy!
Filled with the usual witty banter this storyline has several subplots and DCI Bracken conflicted in his personal life. All the threads come together in an exciting ending. Carson writes murder but it is the characters and their interaction that makes his books an enjoyable read.
Filled with the usual witty banter this storyline has several subplots and DCI Bracken conflicted in his personal life. All the threads come together in an exciting ending. Carson writes murder but it is the characters and their interaction that makes his books an enjoyable read.
January 22, 2022
Well done
I just love this series. Even though the murder mysteries are intricate, the repartee amongst the characters cracks me up! I even went back and reread books 3 and 4, just to enjoy the lead up to this new book!
I just love this series. Even though the murder mysteries are intricate, the repartee amongst the characters cracks me up! I even went back and reread books 3 and 4, just to enjoy the lead up to this new book!
January 28, 2022
Sean does it again
Another good twisted murder mystery. Sean ‘s like takes sips and turns as the two women who love him—— he must make a plan for the future. And yes the murderer is caught.
Another good twisted murder mystery. Sean ‘s like takes sips and turns as the two women who love him—— he must make a plan for the future. And yes the murderer is caught.
May 20, 2022
Great Book!
I thought that I had read all of John Carson’s books. But this one was sitting on my Kindle! I highly recommend this book. The characters are great. The mystery was gripping, and it had humor! I love DCI Bracken!
I thought that I had read all of John Carson’s books. But this one was sitting on my Kindle! I highly recommend this book. The characters are great. The mystery was gripping, and it had humor! I love DCI Bracken!
March 12, 2024
Get read but left you hanging at the end
A new case has brought fear and resentment to the table. It was fast paced and full of surprises. I was a little disappointed at one point, decisions that were wrong and deceiving. But overall it was a good book.
A new case has brought fear and resentment to the table. It was fast paced and full of surprises. I was a little disappointed at one point, decisions that were wrong and deceiving. But overall it was a good book.
January 1, 2022
Too Unbelievable
Nothing believable any of this story. Why do so many Brit crime fictions involve the main characters families. Couldn't finish it. In
Nothing believable any of this story. Why do so many Brit crime fictions involve the main characters families. Couldn't finish it. In
January 5, 2022
Outside of the trashy foul language, pretty good book and a fast read. I love repeat characters and this series has several interesting ones.
January 23, 2022
Too busy, too personal
Why does every murders have to include a main character. The ex-wife, the dad, etc. And then so many convoluted twist and turns with way too many bad guys.
Why does every murders have to include a main character. The ex-wife, the dad, etc. And then so many convoluted twist and turns with way too many bad guys.
March 20, 2022
4.75/5⭐: Another good book, nice and twisted. Hopefully there's a book 6, I'd like to read more of this series.
July 10, 2022
Excellent
Over the past three weeks, I have read every book John Carson has written . Wonderful author a must read.
Over the past three weeks, I have read every book John Carson has written . Wonderful author a must read.
February 3, 2023
A good final read at present. I really hope for more in this series. Devastating ending with Sean's choice of woman. Really recommend this series.
July 4, 2023
Exciting
Great when you know the city of Edinburgh. The story just flows. Great series and characters .Will read them all.
Great when you know the city of Edinburgh. The story just flows. Great series and characters .Will read them all.
July 9, 2023
I really enjoyed reading this series. I hope there is another book, great characters.
August 8, 2023
great read
Great book although I do hope there are more in the series coming for Sean Bracken. Good storylines and good characters
Great book although I do hope there are more in the series coming for Sean Bracken. Good storylines and good characters
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