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Blink: Book 2
When private investigator Andrew Schlakier receives a phone call out of the blue from State Corporate Affairs Mister Fix-it, Peter Michael, to investigate a case, he knows he’s going to be in for a harrowing time.
A mother and daughter have been tragically found dead in their car in a quiet Melbourne street. The finger of blame points to the husband, but with an iron-clad alibi there is simply no way he could have done it. Or is there?
It's an increasingly dangerous game of cat and mouse, but as Schlakier delves more deeply into the case and endeavours to deconstruct the suspect’s story, it becomes less and less clear if he is the hunter or the prey.
A mother and daughter have been tragically found dead in their car in a quiet Melbourne street. The finger of blame points to the husband, but with an iron-clad alibi there is simply no way he could have done it. Or is there?
It's an increasingly dangerous game of cat and mouse, but as Schlakier delves more deeply into the case and endeavours to deconstruct the suspect’s story, it becomes less and less clear if he is the hunter or the prey.
- GenresMystery
161 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 4, 2022
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December 15, 2022
A well scripted novel that keeps you in suspense as you journey through the investigation of a murdered mother and child. A great storyline with twists and turns that lead to a very satisfying finale.
May 9, 2022
good story/zero editing
This was an enjoyable read, I liked the characters and it moved along at a good pace. However, there was very little suspense and I felt no real emotional attachment to the characters. My biggest complaint was the complete and total lack (absolutely zero) of editing. It was like it was narrated talk to text and never looked over again by anyone. In my imagination I had a red pencil making corrections on nearly every page. It really takes you out of the flow of the story.
This was an enjoyable read, I liked the characters and it moved along at a good pace. However, there was very little suspense and I felt no real emotional attachment to the characters. My biggest complaint was the complete and total lack (absolutely zero) of editing. It was like it was narrated talk to text and never looked over again by anyone. In my imagination I had a red pencil making corrections on nearly every page. It really takes you out of the flow of the story.
March 30, 2022
Not my fav
This book was short and sweet. It is a mystery but you pretty much knew who was the culprit from the
beginning.
This book was short and sweet. It is a mystery but you pretty much knew who was the culprit from the
beginning.
October 30, 2024
I received a free digital copy of Blink on Freebooksie.
Blink, by Robert Blain is a good, old-fashioned detective story, where the P.I strives to solve what appears to be a perfect murder. The death of a mother and daughter from carbon monoxide poisoning, the husband/father has an air tight alibi, but something still seems off. The question isn't who killed them, but how.
It's a clever murder, and Andrew Schlakier is the clever P.I. who can solve it by uncovering the killer's m.o. Schlakier is just your average bloke making a living as a private investigator, and finds himself in the path of danger as he gets closer to the truth. (Think an Australian James Rockford but without the humor). Like any good P.I., Schlakier doesn't let that deter him, and he pushes forth, in spite of several close calls, until he has revealed all.
Blink, by Robert Blain is a good, old-fashioned detective story, where the P.I strives to solve what appears to be a perfect murder. The death of a mother and daughter from carbon monoxide poisoning, the husband/father has an air tight alibi, but something still seems off. The question isn't who killed them, but how.
It's a clever murder, and Andrew Schlakier is the clever P.I. who can solve it by uncovering the killer's m.o. Schlakier is just your average bloke making a living as a private investigator, and finds himself in the path of danger as he gets closer to the truth. (Think an Australian James Rockford but without the humor). Like any good P.I., Schlakier doesn't let that deter him, and he pushes forth, in spite of several close calls, until he has revealed all.
November 14, 2022
A short detective novel set in Australia sees private investigator Andrew Schlakier retained to look into the strange death of a mother and daughter, who have succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning in their car. Was it a fault with the car or was it murder? The suspects are lined up and we are taken on a journey to each. The book is something of a cozy mystery instead and very suitable for a middle-grade/young-adult age group. It is easy to read and follow the logic of the investigation, especially how the people if they were murdered, how they were murdered.
March 8, 2023
Six months ago, a mother & daughter died of carbon monoxide poisoning. It was ruled accidental, but investigator Andrew Schlackier has been hired to review the case.
This book was fine if a bit bland. There wasn't any connection to the victims. The end result was pretty interesting, but not really delved into at all.
This book was fine if a bit bland. There wasn't any connection to the victims. The end result was pretty interesting, but not really delved into at all.
January 21, 2024
BLINK - A laid back but interesting read with good characters and interesting story lines. The killer is obvious, but how to connect him with the murders. Steady pace, a relaxing but quick read. Source: StoryOrigin. 4*
July 19, 2025
Unorthodox murders
A woman and her daughter die mysteriously. A P.I. struggles to solve the crimes, risking his life in the process. His determination is the reason that a man is finally caught. This was a short, but good read.
A woman and her daughter die mysteriously. A P.I. struggles to solve the crimes, risking his life in the process. His determination is the reason that a man is finally caught. This was a short, but good read.
February 21, 2023
Great read!
I had a problem putting this one down. Surprising but not surprising ending, just BOOM, and it is over. Quite enjoyable.
I had a problem putting this one down. Surprising but not surprising ending, just BOOM, and it is over. Quite enjoyable.
March 3, 2023
Interesting concept for a murder
The book had portions that were a little slow going but over all an interesting mystery with a great concept.
The book had portions that were a little slow going but over all an interesting mystery with a great concept.
April 11, 2024
Good read
Great PI story. Realistic character and good procedural. It was not too suspenseful however because by midway through the book protagonist was easy to guess.
Great PI story. Realistic character and good procedural. It was not too suspenseful however because by midway through the book protagonist was easy to guess.
April 11, 2024
this was a good book why the daughter ugh
November 15, 2025
Not a bad book at all, but all the time I was skeptical that the plot would be as obvious as it was. Maybe I went into it with more expectations that I should.
February 20, 2023
A lot of solving is based on reading people's unconscious giveaway signs. This story uses that concept really well. Definitely enjoyed this book!
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