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Anderson & Costello #1-3
Detectives Anderson & Costello Books 1-3
Included in this three-book box set:
Book 1: Absolution
A serial killer is stalking Glasgow. Killing women in their own homes and leaving them in horrifying poses. Detectives Anderson and Costello are on the case. But their boss, DCI Alan McAlpine, is unravelling before their eyes. The past is resurfacing and the women of Glasgow are paying the price. How can the detectives stop a serial killer when they can’t find him?
Book 2: Singing to the Dead
Someone is snatching boys from the streets of Glasgow. And the boys look just like Detective Anderson’s young son. Time is running out to find them alive, and it’s going to push Detectives Anderson and Costello to the brink to find these missing kids.
Book 3: Dark Water
In the attic of a deserted Glasgow tenement, the body of a man is found hanging, his face disfigured beyond recognition. Around his neck is a sign that reads: I Am Stephen Whyte. Detectives Anderson and Costello believe the dead man was the prime suspect in a decade-old unsolved case of the murder of a young woman. But the dead man didn’t act alone, he had an accomplice — who is still on the loose . . .
Book 1: Absolution
A serial killer is stalking Glasgow. Killing women in their own homes and leaving them in horrifying poses. Detectives Anderson and Costello are on the case. But their boss, DCI Alan McAlpine, is unravelling before their eyes. The past is resurfacing and the women of Glasgow are paying the price. How can the detectives stop a serial killer when they can’t find him?
Book 2: Singing to the Dead
Someone is snatching boys from the streets of Glasgow. And the boys look just like Detective Anderson’s young son. Time is running out to find them alive, and it’s going to push Detectives Anderson and Costello to the brink to find these missing kids.
Book 3: Dark Water
In the attic of a deserted Glasgow tenement, the body of a man is found hanging, his face disfigured beyond recognition. Around his neck is a sign that reads: I Am Stephen Whyte. Detectives Anderson and Costello believe the dead man was the prime suspect in a decade-old unsolved case of the murder of a young woman. But the dead man didn’t act alone, he had an accomplice — who is still on the loose . . .
- GenresCrime
1184 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 4, 2022
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About the author
Caro Ramsay
34 books203 followersCaro Ramsay was born and educated in Glasgow. She has been writing stories since she was five years old, developing a keen interest in crime fiction and a passion for the genre that lead her to write Absolution, her first novel.
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October 30, 2022
I have read the first three novels along with this one. I have found Ramsay very unique in this genre and the method of her storytelling. Her life experience shows her legitimate background within her stories, and this is utilized by her in the original methods of creating and detailing her story plot. This lends foundation to make the story very believable and most seductive to the reader, and involving the reader, me, to make it personal---and that is THE thing. As the reader, I am there and become a part of the story in a special and also most unique way. This goes for my review of her first three novels and this one as well.
March 30, 2023
Great Suspense!
Truly interesting murder mysteries with surprise endings . My only criticism is that, because I read sporadically, I sometimes became confused by the number of characters . It would help if the author didn't change from first names to last for various characters within the book also.
Truly interesting murder mysteries with surprise endings . My only criticism is that, because I read sporadically, I sometimes became confused by the number of characters . It would help if the author didn't change from first names to last for various characters within the book also.
October 13, 2022
Three good reads- Anderson and Costello solve complex mystery crimes.
The two detectives form a working partnership and friendship while solving criminal cases. The three novels are engrossing with unexpected conclusions to knotty mysteries.
The two detectives form a working partnership and friendship while solving criminal cases. The three novels are engrossing with unexpected conclusions to knotty mysteries.
January 21, 2023
Unexpected
A really enthralling story. The characters seem like people you've met or known for years. The unexpected finale was beautifully developed to a nail biting crescendo.
I have already got the follow up. Loved it, Thanks Caro.
A really enthralling story. The characters seem like people you've met or known for years. The unexpected finale was beautifully developed to a nail biting crescendo.
I have already got the follow up. Loved it, Thanks Caro.
September 22, 2022
Stunning trilogy of books
I absolutely loved all three books. Anderson and Costello make very believable detectives and the interaction between all the squad rang true.
I absolutely loved all three books. Anderson and Costello make very believable detectives and the interaction between all the squad rang true.
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October 5, 2022Only read 1-3 books.really enjoyed
I am new to this author. Having read books 1-3 of Anderson and Costello, which I really enjoyed , I will be looking out for more o Caro Ramsay.
I am new to this author. Having read books 1-3 of Anderson and Costello, which I really enjoyed , I will be looking out for more o Caro Ramsay.
October 21, 2022
So good
It was a great set of books with tears at the end.. It was really hard to put down. Maybe I'll get my house work done
It was a great set of books with tears at the end.. It was really hard to put down. Maybe I'll get my house work done
November 12, 2022
Albatross
Just finished this great trio of books. All three page turners and intriguing entertaining reads. Loved the continuity of characters with the addition of Nisbet the dog.
Just finished this great trio of books. All three page turners and intriguing entertaining reads. Loved the continuity of characters with the addition of Nisbet the dog.
November 12, 2022
Lots of twists and turns
Many surprises I did not see coming. Very enjoyable read. Got a little long on places but don’t know what I would change. It all fit together perfectly.
Many surprises I did not see coming. Very enjoyable read. Got a little long on places but don’t know what I would change. It all fit together perfectly.
July 16, 2023
The first book of this series nearly put me off the whole series. Glad I started reading the second book. A very good series. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
August 7, 2023
The first three books in a series I'd never heard of before. I think my rating on each averaged out at 4.7 so I rounded up. Very compelling writing. I can't believe none of the Brit TV channels have made a series out of these. There's not much about the author online.
February 16, 2025
Good
All three books were good. The last one was the best. The characters were really great and very well written.
All three books were good. The last one was the best. The characters were really great and very well written.
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