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DCI Danny Flint #6
One Deadly Lie
He doesn’t want to kill. He needs to.
A female health worker strangled at a municipal park. An elderly woman battered to death in her own home. Then, as Danny Flint and the MCIU start investigating, a third unidentified female is found dead on the M1 motorway.
Already stretched trying to investigate these killings, the MCIU are assigned another case - a young police officer left in a coma and clinging desperately to life after being beaten and kicked unconscious by a gang of football hooligans.
The four separate enquiries are Danny’s toughest challenge to date. But then a link is found that ties the three murders to a house in the centre of Nottingham.
As the net closes in on the killer the investigation takes an unexpected and bizarre twist as more bodies are discovered. With the death toll rising, Danny is left trying to answer a single question - just how far will this deranged killer go to conceal their one deadly lie?
One Deadly Lie – the sixth in the gripping detective series featuring DCI Danny Flint.
What readers are saying about One Deadly Lie :
“It was riveting and suspenseful . The writing is amazing and transported me to the 1980’s! I recommend. This is an awesome book!!” -Booksprout Reviewer
“This is another cracker in this great series. The writing is excellent as usual… I find myself unable to put it down.” -Goodreads Reviewer
“I got totally engrossed in following all the strands and working out how it will be resolved. All in all, a really good read.” -Booksprout Reviewer
“I like the premise of the murder plot. I’m not going to say what it is, but, while it’s not completely novel, the author puts a great spin on it and makes it his own. It certainly holds the attention . I thought it was particularly well done .” -Netgalley Reviewer
“This is a brilliant read. Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start. Great suspense and found myself second guessing every thought I had continuously. Recommend reading .” -Booksprout Reviewer
A female health worker strangled at a municipal park. An elderly woman battered to death in her own home. Then, as Danny Flint and the MCIU start investigating, a third unidentified female is found dead on the M1 motorway.
Already stretched trying to investigate these killings, the MCIU are assigned another case - a young police officer left in a coma and clinging desperately to life after being beaten and kicked unconscious by a gang of football hooligans.
The four separate enquiries are Danny’s toughest challenge to date. But then a link is found that ties the three murders to a house in the centre of Nottingham.
As the net closes in on the killer the investigation takes an unexpected and bizarre twist as more bodies are discovered. With the death toll rising, Danny is left trying to answer a single question - just how far will this deranged killer go to conceal their one deadly lie?
One Deadly Lie – the sixth in the gripping detective series featuring DCI Danny Flint.
What readers are saying about One Deadly Lie :
“It was riveting and suspenseful . The writing is amazing and transported me to the 1980’s! I recommend. This is an awesome book!!” -Booksprout Reviewer
“This is another cracker in this great series. The writing is excellent as usual… I find myself unable to put it down.” -Goodreads Reviewer
“I got totally engrossed in following all the strands and working out how it will be resolved. All in all, a really good read.” -Booksprout Reviewer
“I like the premise of the murder plot. I’m not going to say what it is, but, while it’s not completely novel, the author puts a great spin on it and makes it his own. It certainly holds the attention . I thought it was particularly well done .” -Netgalley Reviewer
“This is a brilliant read. Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start. Great suspense and found myself second guessing every thought I had continuously. Recommend reading .” -Booksprout Reviewer
490 pages, Paperback
Published March 10, 2022
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About the author
Trevor Negus
21 books59 followersDuring a varied thirty year police career Trevor spent six years as an authorised firearms officer and sniper, before transferring onto the CID. He spent the last twelve years of his career as a detective, becoming a specialist interviewer involved in the planning and implementation of interviews with murder suspects.
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March 27, 2022
Wow, this one gave me some great vibes! It's a medium paced book but keeps you reeled in. The plot was great and how the cases might've been connected truly kept me interested to see how it played out. I loved the writing style!
This book was given to me from NetGalley and the publishers to read/review plus give my personal opinions on this book. All statements above are my own and based solely on my own opinions after reading the book.
This book was given to me from NetGalley and the publishers to read/review plus give my personal opinions on this book. All statements above are my own and based solely on my own opinions after reading the book.
March 15, 2022
436 pages
4 stars
Solomon and Saul are identical twins. As eleven-year olds, they ride a motorcycle on almost a dare, and tragedy occurs. This story tells the outcome of that tragedy. With Saul in a wheelchair for life and Solomon basically failing at everything he does, enmity arises. The mother lives for Saul. The father walks out, tired of being ignored. When Saul wins a huge settlement from the health trust who was treating his injuries, all seems smooth sailing for Saul and his mother. Meanwhile, Solomon is seething.
So, what does he do about the situation?
Shift focus and we have Danny and his team faced with several strangling deaths of women. These women are harmless. Are the deaths connected?
Danny also receives the case of the near death beating of a police constable. Football hooligans are strongly suspected.
DCI Danny Flint is a clear-headed leader and is very good at treating his subordinates well. Danny has great connections within his department and others. One thing that kind of bothered me was how readily available the other officers were. No infighting or waiting for them to become free as I have read in other books. I get the impression also that this ready availability does not necessarily happen in real life. Perhaps a minor issue. It is still a darn good book.
Meticulous police procedural. The book takes the reader step by step through the investigation. This novel is very well written and plotted. The transitions are practically seamless. It is a very good read. It captured my attention from the very first and held it late into the night. The characters are likable - well, the good guys are. I especially liked DCI Flint and his managing style.
I want to thank NetGalley and Inkubator Books for forwarding to me a copy of this very good book for me to read, enjoy and review. The opinions expressed here are solely my own.
4 stars
Solomon and Saul are identical twins. As eleven-year olds, they ride a motorcycle on almost a dare, and tragedy occurs. This story tells the outcome of that tragedy. With Saul in a wheelchair for life and Solomon basically failing at everything he does, enmity arises. The mother lives for Saul. The father walks out, tired of being ignored. When Saul wins a huge settlement from the health trust who was treating his injuries, all seems smooth sailing for Saul and his mother. Meanwhile, Solomon is seething.
So, what does he do about the situation?
Shift focus and we have Danny and his team faced with several strangling deaths of women. These women are harmless. Are the deaths connected?
Danny also receives the case of the near death beating of a police constable. Football hooligans are strongly suspected.
DCI Danny Flint is a clear-headed leader and is very good at treating his subordinates well. Danny has great connections within his department and others. One thing that kind of bothered me was how readily available the other officers were. No infighting or waiting for them to become free as I have read in other books. I get the impression also that this ready availability does not necessarily happen in real life. Perhaps a minor issue. It is still a darn good book.
Meticulous police procedural. The book takes the reader step by step through the investigation. This novel is very well written and plotted. The transitions are practically seamless. It is a very good read. It captured my attention from the very first and held it late into the night. The characters are likable - well, the good guys are. I especially liked DCI Flint and his managing style.
I want to thank NetGalley and Inkubator Books for forwarding to me a copy of this very good book for me to read, enjoy and review. The opinions expressed here are solely my own.
April 7, 2022
Two deaths and third unidentified woman. Already stretched Danny Flint and the MCIU are assigned another
case a young officer in a coma after being beat by gang of football players. Four seperate inquries then a link is found that ties the three murders to a house in Nottingham. More deaths continue to rise can Flint figure out who it is?
I only read this book in this series. This is book # 6 in the series. I would recommended reading them all to follow along to understand Danny Flint character nonetheless this was good book and fast paced.
Thanks to inkubator, netgalley, and the author in exchange for a review.
Publishing Date March 13, 2022.
case a young officer in a coma after being beat by gang of football players. Four seperate inquries then a link is found that ties the three murders to a house in Nottingham. More deaths continue to rise can Flint figure out who it is?
I only read this book in this series. This is book # 6 in the series. I would recommended reading them all to follow along to understand Danny Flint character nonetheless this was good book and fast paced.
Thanks to inkubator, netgalley, and the author in exchange for a review.
Publishing Date March 13, 2022.
April 10, 2022
This was a good police procedural, it is part of a series but can be definitively be read as a one off like I did. I liked the 80s setting made a change from the recent books that I have read.
I got totally engrossed in following all the strands and working out how it will be resolved. All in all a really good read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I got totally engrossed in following all the strands and working out how it will be resolved. All in all a really good read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 24, 2022
This is #6 in the DCI Danny Flint series but can easily be read as a standalone, which is what I did.
The story starts off some 13 years previously when identical twin brothers, Saul and Solomon, were clowning around on a motorbike in a field with their mates and had an accident. Due to medical negligence following the accident, Saul is left paralysed from the waist down but is awarded a huge sum in compensation.
We then see the family settled into a fabulous and adapted house, with Solomon being blamed for the accident by his mother and brother, and his father takes off into the sunset.
How can this story connect to several murders, the first one being a female health worker who’s been strangled and her body dumped in a park? Read on and find out!
An absolutely brilliant, gripping read with plenty of surprises. Highly recommended.
Thank you to NetGalley and Inkubator Books for an advance reader copy in return for an honest review.
The story starts off some 13 years previously when identical twin brothers, Saul and Solomon, were clowning around on a motorbike in a field with their mates and had an accident. Due to medical negligence following the accident, Saul is left paralysed from the waist down but is awarded a huge sum in compensation.
We then see the family settled into a fabulous and adapted house, with Solomon being blamed for the accident by his mother and brother, and his father takes off into the sunset.
How can this story connect to several murders, the first one being a female health worker who’s been strangled and her body dumped in a park? Read on and find out!
An absolutely brilliant, gripping read with plenty of surprises. Highly recommended.
Thank you to NetGalley and Inkubator Books for an advance reader copy in return for an honest review.
November 30, 2022
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.
This is the first book which I have read by Trevor Negus and it definitely won't be the last, in fact I am just about to start the first book in the Danny Flint series.
Straight away this book got me because of the various locations where it was based, as I know them and the storyline, well that was something else entirely. I can't remember the last time I have been so gripped by a book.
There was a lightbulb moment for me, when I thought "I know what Soloman is going to do" and I was right, but that was a brief moment.
This book is so well written, and the characters are fantastically written as well, I obviously love Danny Flint but also the way Trevor wrote about Soloman was great too.
From knowing the areas where Trevor has mentioned, I could picture it all in my head.
Thank you for an amazing book and I can't wait to start the first one in the series!!!!
This is the first book which I have read by Trevor Negus and it definitely won't be the last, in fact I am just about to start the first book in the Danny Flint series.
Straight away this book got me because of the various locations where it was based, as I know them and the storyline, well that was something else entirely. I can't remember the last time I have been so gripped by a book.
There was a lightbulb moment for me, when I thought "I know what Soloman is going to do" and I was right, but that was a brief moment.
This book is so well written, and the characters are fantastically written as well, I obviously love Danny Flint but also the way Trevor wrote about Soloman was great too.
From knowing the areas where Trevor has mentioned, I could picture it all in my head.
Thank you for an amazing book and I can't wait to start the first one in the series!!!!
March 21, 2022
Danny Flint book 6 opens with a bang. A group of teenagers and identical twins, 11 year olds Saul and Solomon, are riding a motorcycle for a dare. It ends in tragedy for one of them and sets the tone for the remainder of their lives. Danny, meanwhile, is investigating the death of a woman and the attempted murder of a police officer. Could the cases be connected in some way? This is a steady paced police procedural, set in the 1980's, well written with interesting characters and a clever plot, between two timescales . Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC
December 17, 2022
How do you feel about the death sentence?
I personally feel it is more justice than most ever get.
I also hate seeing those who work in the “correction institutions” put in danger on a daily basis. I hate seeing the $$ spent to support those institutions. I hate those being held in them getting a warm roof over their heads; and meals, clothing etc.
Off my soap box.
The storyline was well done. The team did a fine job finding and proving their evidence so those who needed to be caught were.
Even though, there was no justice.
I personally feel it is more justice than most ever get.
I also hate seeing those who work in the “correction institutions” put in danger on a daily basis. I hate seeing the $$ spent to support those institutions. I hate those being held in them getting a warm roof over their heads; and meals, clothing etc.
Off my soap box.
The storyline was well done. The team did a fine job finding and proving their evidence so those who needed to be caught were.
Even though, there was no justice.
April 22, 2022
Justice
Danny Flint solved difficult case again His teams with his leadership solved 5 murders and an assault on a police officer to the correct conclusion I recommend you read all of the series by Trevor Negus It is worth your time I hope to read more by this author in the future
Danny Flint solved difficult case again His teams with his leadership solved 5 murders and an assault on a police officer to the correct conclusion I recommend you read all of the series by Trevor Negus It is worth your time I hope to read more by this author in the future
June 29, 2022
Outstanding!
When I started book 6 in this fabulous series I have to be honest and admit it took a few chapters to really get into the story. Initially the timeline had me a little confused starting in 1974 then jumping some years. Once the story developed it was a wonderful engaging plot with likeable characters with 5 murders in total. Already downloaded book 7 and certain I won't be disappointed thank you. BP Sheffield.
When I started book 6 in this fabulous series I have to be honest and admit it took a few chapters to really get into the story. Initially the timeline had me a little confused starting in 1974 then jumping some years. Once the story developed it was a wonderful engaging plot with likeable characters with 5 murders in total. Already downloaded book 7 and certain I won't be disappointed thank you. BP Sheffield.
March 21, 2022
Great read. In the beginning of the story we meet the twins, Saul and Solomon. The tension begins because you know they will be central to the developing plot. This is a well thought out and well written police procedural that has expertly crafted characters. There is so much happening that it appears the team of overworked detectives are trying to solve multiple cases. DCI Flint does a good job juggling the cases as well as delegating the various assignments to his team. Solid painstaking gathering of evidence makes this a realistic book.
March 23, 2022
This is the best yet. I thoroughly enjoyed the previous books in the series but this one tops them by a mile. Covering two totally different crimes and managing to keep me interested in both while reading about the other. I cannot wait for the next book in the series.
January 24, 2023
A very apt title, one lie has a dramatic ripple effect
Twin brother s, a motorbike accident and everything changes beyond recognition. Also football hooligans have to be caught. Gripped from beginning to end
Twin brother s, a motorbike accident and everything changes beyond recognition. Also football hooligans have to be caught. Gripped from beginning to end
April 1, 2022
Not a patch on earlier books and I’m hard pressed to say why….
May 5, 2022
Excellent from start to finish
September 14, 2022
Another gripping book !!!
Wow what a book, it had me gripped from start to finish!!! I can't wait to start reading Trev's next book 📚
Wow what a book, it had me gripped from start to finish!!! I can't wait to start reading Trev's next book 📚
November 15, 2022
book 6
I Have loved all the books so far. This one had a very good twist to it. Easy reading that keeps you involved
I Have loved all the books so far. This one had a very good twist to it. Easy reading that keeps you involved
November 30, 2022
Justice
The books are about what could be true crimes He tells what happens without going to far Im ready for the next one
The books are about what could be true crimes He tells what happens without going to far Im ready for the next one
January 21, 2023
Brilliant read.
Love these books, the attention to detail is brilliant, feel as if I know Danny and his team personally, can't wait for the next one.
Love these books, the attention to detail is brilliant, feel as if I know Danny and his team personally, can't wait for the next one.
January 21, 2023
Amazimg
Another book I just could not put down all the twists and turns how they brought it all together bring on the next book
Another book I just could not put down all the twists and turns how they brought it all together bring on the next book
March 27, 2023
3.5 stars, RTC!
May 19, 2023
Another easy & entertaining read.
June 5, 2024
Page turner
I loved the storyline and very fast pace of the storyline, the characters are great, definitely my new favourite auther
I loved the storyline and very fast pace of the storyline, the characters are great, definitely my new favourite auther
April 22, 2022
Great read
Again, another great read by Trevor. I love his books and can’t wait for the next one to come out
Again, another great read by Trevor. I love his books and can’t wait for the next one to come out
March 13, 2022
I would like to thank Netgalley and Inkubator Books for a review copy of One Deadly Lie, the sixth novel to feature DCI Danny Flint of Nottinghamshire Police’s Major Crime Investigation Unit, set in 1987.
Danny and the MCIU have their hands full. A health visitor has been found strangled to death in a local park and an elderly woman has been found murdered in her own home, then a third woman is thrown from a bridge onto the motorway. At the same time as their murder enquiries they are asked to investigate the almost fatal beating of a police officer at the hands of football hooligans.
I thoroughly enjoyed One Deadly Lie, which is another good addition to the series of police procedurals. Normally I’m not overly fond of knowing the perpetrators’ identities from the start of the novel and examining their motivation and methods but it works well in this context.
The novel is relatively long but it packs a lot in. As I said, the perpetrators, their crimes and their motivations are not a secret as they are explored throughout the novel. I think the author does a great job of playing the investigation off against their crimes and reactions. Because the novel is not a whodunnit or even a whydunnit it concentrates on the investigation and the steps taken to uncover the perpetrators’ identities and equally importantly, if not more so, the steps required for a successful prosecution. I found it engrossing and fascinating, although it might not be to every reader’s taste given that it is procedurally based.
I like the premise of the murder plot. I’m not going to say what it is, but, while it’s not completely novel, the author puts a great spin on it and makes it his own. It certainly holds the attention. The casual violence and nihilism of the football hooligans was a big thing in the 80s and this scenario brings home the heartbreak and tragedy for its victims. I thought it was particularly well done.
I must admit that I don’t feel that the novel is particularly strong on period detail. It could be any technically challenged era.
One Deadly Lie is a good read that I have no hesitation in recommending.
Danny and the MCIU have their hands full. A health visitor has been found strangled to death in a local park and an elderly woman has been found murdered in her own home, then a third woman is thrown from a bridge onto the motorway. At the same time as their murder enquiries they are asked to investigate the almost fatal beating of a police officer at the hands of football hooligans.
I thoroughly enjoyed One Deadly Lie, which is another good addition to the series of police procedurals. Normally I’m not overly fond of knowing the perpetrators’ identities from the start of the novel and examining their motivation and methods but it works well in this context.
The novel is relatively long but it packs a lot in. As I said, the perpetrators, their crimes and their motivations are not a secret as they are explored throughout the novel. I think the author does a great job of playing the investigation off against their crimes and reactions. Because the novel is not a whodunnit or even a whydunnit it concentrates on the investigation and the steps taken to uncover the perpetrators’ identities and equally importantly, if not more so, the steps required for a successful prosecution. I found it engrossing and fascinating, although it might not be to every reader’s taste given that it is procedurally based.
I like the premise of the murder plot. I’m not going to say what it is, but, while it’s not completely novel, the author puts a great spin on it and makes it his own. It certainly holds the attention. The casual violence and nihilism of the football hooligans was a big thing in the 80s and this scenario brings home the heartbreak and tragedy for its victims. I thought it was particularly well done.
I must admit that I don’t feel that the novel is particularly strong on period detail. It could be any technically challenged era.
One Deadly Lie is a good read that I have no hesitation in recommending.
March 9, 2022
This is another cracker in this great series. This time Danny and his team are really stretched to the limit with 4 different cases. We see some of Danny's team managing the various investigations and there really is a great collaboration involved and a sense of camaraderie.
The investigations into each case are as riveting as ever and the end results in the murder cases is quite bizarre but nonetheless fascinating. The writing is excellent as usual and we are transported back to the 80s. Yet again, I find myself unable to put it down. I was delighted to have a day off work so I could continue reading it. I really hope this series continues and if so, that there isn't a long wait to the next book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The investigations into each case are as riveting as ever and the end results in the murder cases is quite bizarre but nonetheless fascinating. The writing is excellent as usual and we are transported back to the 80s. Yet again, I find myself unable to put it down. I was delighted to have a day off work so I could continue reading it. I really hope this series continues and if so, that there isn't a long wait to the next book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 14, 2022
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.
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.
December 29, 2022
Although this is part of the D.C.I Danny Flint series it can be read as a standalone. This book certainly captures your interest from the very beginning and you just want to read to the end. It is such a very cleverly written story, full of twists and turns and great revelations. An absolutely fabulous book.
This is my honest unbiased review of a free copy of this book my thanks to Booksprout.
This is my honest unbiased review of a free copy of this book my thanks to Booksprout.
March 11, 2022
I enjoyed this book. It follows DCI Danny Flint and his team in investigating a number of murders and a brutal attack on a police constable by some football thugs.
This is a good police procedural set in 1987. It is the sixth in the in series, but can be read as a standalone, as I did.
This is a good police procedural set in 1987. It is the sixth in the in series, but can be read as a standalone, as I did.
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