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DCI Bone #4
The Killing Parade:
Who will be next?
When the body of a local talent show winner is discovered, on the eve of headlining Kilwinnoch’s annual Civic Week celebrations, it throws the festivities into chaos and threatens to tear the close-knit community apart.
For DCI Bone, the death is personal. Days earlier, he’d received a call from the victim, warning that she was about to be killed. He’d dismissed it as a hoax.
With threats of more to come, a town on edge, and a ruthless killer evading detection with ease, Bone knows from hard -worn experience that, in a case like this, one kill is never enough.
Set among the dramatic hills and glens of Scotland's Campsie Fells, The Killing Parade is the fourth book in a series of edge-of-your-seat crime mysteries that will keep you guessing right up to the nail-biting, heart-stopping climax.
When the body of a local talent show winner is discovered, on the eve of headlining Kilwinnoch’s annual Civic Week celebrations, it throws the festivities into chaos and threatens to tear the close-knit community apart.
For DCI Bone, the death is personal. Days earlier, he’d received a call from the victim, warning that she was about to be killed. He’d dismissed it as a hoax.
With threats of more to come, a town on edge, and a ruthless killer evading detection with ease, Bone knows from hard -worn experience that, in a case like this, one kill is never enough.
Set among the dramatic hills and glens of Scotland's Campsie Fells, The Killing Parade is the fourth book in a series of edge-of-your-seat crime mysteries that will keep you guessing right up to the nail-biting, heart-stopping climax.
369 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 10, 2022
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About the author
T.G. Reid
12 books306 followersTG Reid is a bestselling British crime novelist. His DCI Bone Scottish detective series has topped the Amazon charts in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. Since publication of Book 1 in the series, Dark is the Grave, in 2021, he has sold over 300,000 books and surpassed 50 million page reads on Kindle Unlimited.
This bestselling series continues to grow from strength to strength, with many more books still to come, and plans to adapt DCI Bone for TV. Sign up to the author’s mailing list to keep informed about future release dates, giveaways, and exclusives.
TG Reid grew up in his native Scotland and the DCI Bone series is set in and around his hometown, among the brooding hills and glens of Scotland’s Campsie Fells. After working as a musician and English lecturer, TG turned to full-time writing and has never looked back. He now lives in Bath with his wife, daughter and hyper-neurotic cat.
TG Reid’s books will appeal to readers who enjoy dark, atmospheric, edge-of-you-seat mysteries with added touches of Scottish humour.
Readers can reach him via his website at www.tgreid.com or find him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
This bestselling series continues to grow from strength to strength, with many more books still to come, and plans to adapt DCI Bone for TV. Sign up to the author’s mailing list to keep informed about future release dates, giveaways, and exclusives.
TG Reid grew up in his native Scotland and the DCI Bone series is set in and around his hometown, among the brooding hills and glens of Scotland’s Campsie Fells. After working as a musician and English lecturer, TG turned to full-time writing and has never looked back. He now lives in Bath with his wife, daughter and hyper-neurotic cat.
TG Reid’s books will appeal to readers who enjoy dark, atmospheric, edge-of-you-seat mysteries with added touches of Scottish humour.
Readers can reach him via his website at www.tgreid.com or find him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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January 1, 2023
Whenever I see an audio book by TG Reid it has to be listened to immediately. This one was no different . Yes I am loving the back story re the relationship but the highlight was the crime itself and the ending wow. It really had the x factor but i did feel sorry. Can't say more due to spoilers. loved the provost.
February 5, 2023
2 stars
Long and boring. So many unnecessary dialogs, the entire book is filled with useless actions and details. The real murder is discovered, somehow by chance by someone that is not a detective and it happens in the last pages.
Long and boring. So many unnecessary dialogs, the entire book is filled with useless actions and details. The real murder is discovered, somehow by chance by someone that is not a detective and it happens in the last pages.
January 2, 2023
Book 4 in this fantastically enjoyable series with SCI Bone.
This series gets better with every book and the characters are amazing.
It is so funny in bits and very gritty in others.
This series gets better with every book and the characters are amazing.
It is so funny in bits and very gritty in others.
November 21, 2022
‘The Killing Parade’ is a gripping thriller that is fast paced, it’s full of humour but has a dark underbelly - a winning combination! One of those ‘one-sitters’ of a book that you fly through, reach the end and instantly want to read the next one. It’s a testament to Tom’s writing that you want to find out more about the team as you really do connect with the characters. This is the fourth book in the series and it can be read as a standalone. I would recommend reading the whole series though as you will learn why Bone has PTSD etc but you definitely can read this one and thoroughly enjoy it without reading the others.
DCI Bone and his team have been asked to investigate the death of a local celebrity. A young vlogger and singer Dee Dee has been found murdered. She had returned to her home town to perform a concert at the end of the annual town parade. Bone has taken this case personally as Dee Dee tried to call the police as she was fleeing from her killer, but it was put down as being a prank call. When they get a message from the killer threatening to kill others the pressure is heaped upon the team to figure out what is going on and the hunt for the killer is put into overdrive!
I love this series and it's now an auto-read for me as you know you will be guaranteed a good read! I think it's the combination of the dark material counterbalanced with the Scottish humour! Plus, it's not just the main protagonist you care about it's all the members of the team. I don't know why but I found all the ‘oooh we can't cancel the parade’ funny! I think I was reading it in a Kenneth Williams voice as well. Random I know. On the personal side, it was great to see that Bone was reconnecting with his family a lot more in this book. After everything he has been through it's good to see him get some positives in his life!
Let me know if you read this one!
DCI Bone and his team have been asked to investigate the death of a local celebrity. A young vlogger and singer Dee Dee has been found murdered. She had returned to her home town to perform a concert at the end of the annual town parade. Bone has taken this case personally as Dee Dee tried to call the police as she was fleeing from her killer, but it was put down as being a prank call. When they get a message from the killer threatening to kill others the pressure is heaped upon the team to figure out what is going on and the hunt for the killer is put into overdrive!
I love this series and it's now an auto-read for me as you know you will be guaranteed a good read! I think it's the combination of the dark material counterbalanced with the Scottish humour! Plus, it's not just the main protagonist you care about it's all the members of the team. I don't know why but I found all the ‘oooh we can't cancel the parade’ funny! I think I was reading it in a Kenneth Williams voice as well. Random I know. On the personal side, it was great to see that Bone was reconnecting with his family a lot more in this book. After everything he has been through it's good to see him get some positives in his life!
Let me know if you read this one!
December 14, 2025
I think this is my fav book in the series so far. I enjoyed the case they were investigating and I liked the character development throughout the book!
November 24, 2022
Book 4 in the DCI Bone Scottish Crime Thrillers series and it’s another cracking read in this excellent police procedural series. Fast paced with a great cast of characters, the police team are like old friends now. It was great to see Bone reconnecting with his wife and young son, Mullen eating his way through the supermarket and still making time for his rather eccentric father, who is living with dementia, Rhona providing her usual supportive role and the rest of the team, gems every one of them. A great opening chapter had me hooked and I fair raced through the book.
Briefly, Dee Dee (Deborah Dee) has become famous but she hasn’t forgotten her roots and is coming home to Kilwinnoch to headline the annual Civic Week celebrations. But the excitement is short lived when a body is found, with a missing finger, and identified as Dee Dee. Then the killer starts taunting the police and Bone is on a mission to find the murderer before they kill again…
This story builds so well and comes out like a great cake, full of all the best ingredients, stirred well and cooked to perfection! Great twists and turns, with little clues for the ‘Sherlock Holmes’ readers amongst us but you need to be concentrating. Expect a great storyline, well written and with smattering of dry humour and you won’t be disappointed. Loved it.
Briefly, Dee Dee (Deborah Dee) has become famous but she hasn’t forgotten her roots and is coming home to Kilwinnoch to headline the annual Civic Week celebrations. But the excitement is short lived when a body is found, with a missing finger, and identified as Dee Dee. Then the killer starts taunting the police and Bone is on a mission to find the murderer before they kill again…
This story builds so well and comes out like a great cake, full of all the best ingredients, stirred well and cooked to perfection! Great twists and turns, with little clues for the ‘Sherlock Holmes’ readers amongst us but you need to be concentrating. Expect a great storyline, well written and with smattering of dry humour and you won’t be disappointed. Loved it.
November 22, 2022
This is definitely one of my favourite crime series and I love Harry Bone, he's such a great character and I think there's still so much we don't know about him. His team are amazing as always, their characters realistic and immensely likeable.
The plot is cleverly crafted, fast paced and I like the way Reid gives us glimpses into Bones home life as well as his crime solving. It's fast paced, entertaining and as always an absolute page turner.
The story can be read as a standalone, but I would strongly recommend that you read the whole series in order to understand Bone.
Reid cannot write the next book fast enough for me...
Many thanks to Love Books Tours for my tour spot.
Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The plot is cleverly crafted, fast paced and I like the way Reid gives us glimpses into Bones home life as well as his crime solving. It's fast paced, entertaining and as always an absolute page turner.
The story can be read as a standalone, but I would strongly recommend that you read the whole series in order to understand Bone.
Reid cannot write the next book fast enough for me...
Many thanks to Love Books Tours for my tour spot.
Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
November 29, 2022
It is the week of the Kilwinnoch's annual Civil Week when the headliner a young local talent show star is found murdered. With a threat of more murders to come. DCI Bone and his team are up against it to find the killer so the Civil Week can go ahead. Another oustanding DCI Bone thriller.
November 28, 2025
3.5 stars
April 3, 2023
Twenty-year-old Deborah Dee (Dee Dee) shot to stardom after winning a tv talent show and now a successful pop star and vlogger, the well-loved local girl is coming home to head the line-up at the Kilwinnoch Civic Week. Police receive a 999 distress call from her but believe it is a hoax, and it is not until the following morning that her beaten, strangled and stabbed body is found under Devilback Bridge in Kingsburn village with a finger missing. Several good suspects emerge, including a violent entitled boyfriend, her estranged father, a grasping agent and an abusive fan. The biggest thorn in DCI Duncan Bone’s side, the weaselly reporter Colin McKinnon of the Chronicle, hands over a festival programme, a picture and severed finger received in the post. The threat on the back of the photo is very clear – Who Will Be Next? – but just who is in danger? Bone’s loyal team of DI Rhona Walker, DS Sheila Baxter, DS Mark Mullins and DC Will Harper are straight on the case but when a second murder victim is found connected to the celebrations, and it looks like history may be repeating itself, the detectives, still find themselves with no clue as to who this dangerous and disturbed killer is and time is running out.
This series of superb police procedurals has fast become one of my absolute favourites and Mullens is even more of a complete star than before in my eyes. The rest of the team, including Bone, are all enjoying great times in their personal lives which is lovely to see as they battle with the darkest depths of depravity at work. I’ve loved to see the great friendships and some very humorous banter between them all, and am now eagerly awaiting book number five.
This series of superb police procedurals has fast become one of my absolute favourites and Mullens is even more of a complete star than before in my eyes. The rest of the team, including Bone, are all enjoying great times in their personal lives which is lovely to see as they battle with the darkest depths of depravity at work. I’ve loved to see the great friendships and some very humorous banter between them all, and am now eagerly awaiting book number five.
November 22, 2022
DCI Bone is on his way back from burying his wife's mother at sea when he receives a call from dispatch - local celebrity Dee Dee is claiming her life is in danger and abruptly ends the call. The DCI puts this down to a hoax call, but later when a body that's been found turns out to be that of Dee Dee, the guilt sets in. As further threats to others start coming in, everyone in the town is left wondering, who's next? Can DCI Bone and his team catch this killer before any more bodies are found?
I love a good Scottish crime thriller, and this is certainly one of those in buckets! I hadn't read any of the other books in the series, so before I read this one I read all the other first as I like a background to the characters and to get to know them as the series progresses. DCI Bone is a complex and interesting character, and as the books go on I feel more engaged with him, however he's very unpredictable and you never know what he is going to do next! The plot is easy to follow and not over the top with police jargon that is hard to understand. The storyline in this book is brilliant, and well thought out, which comes together nicely at the end. I have nothing but good things to say about this series, I'm really looking forward to the next instalment!
Thank you Love Books Tours, and T.G Reid for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my review. I can't give any less than 5 stars, I enjoyed it so much!!
I love a good Scottish crime thriller, and this is certainly one of those in buckets! I hadn't read any of the other books in the series, so before I read this one I read all the other first as I like a background to the characters and to get to know them as the series progresses. DCI Bone is a complex and interesting character, and as the books go on I feel more engaged with him, however he's very unpredictable and you never know what he is going to do next! The plot is easy to follow and not over the top with police jargon that is hard to understand. The storyline in this book is brilliant, and well thought out, which comes together nicely at the end. I have nothing but good things to say about this series, I'm really looking forward to the next instalment!
Thank you Love Books Tours, and T.G Reid for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my review. I can't give any less than 5 stars, I enjoyed it so much!!
November 3, 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed this book from beginning to end. Here Bone and the team investigate the murder of a local celebrity a week before Kilwinnoch holds its Civic Week, The book flows so well and is a pleasure to read and I love the humour in it. The writing is very, very, good and I felt like I was back with old friends as I was reading. Bone as the main character is someone you just can’t help but like and root for. His team as side characters are just as likeable with my favourite being Mullens. The book has a great plot line, I had no clue who the murderer was and the twists certainly kept me guessing. The glimpses into Bones personal and home life are a lovely touch. This is a fast paced and very entertaining read, for me it was a real page turner where I needed to know what would happen next and the last part was full of tension and suspense as the murderer is revealed.
Looking forward to the next book and would recommend this author if you like good, solid police procedurals although if you are new to TG Reid start with the first book to get to know Bone from the beginning.
5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Looking forward to the next book and would recommend this author if you like good, solid police procedurals although if you are new to TG Reid start with the first book to get to know Bone from the beginning.
5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
November 21, 2022
I am a huge fan of crime thrillers, and am so picky about the authors I choose as my favourites. I can confidently say that this book had put Reid firmly into the spot of my favourite thriller author. I was completely won-over by this book!
The book is based in the Campsie Fells area (a place I use to visit a lot for walks) and I loved the level of detail that went in to bringing to life the region and truly showing the way the small communities interact. The details were excellent and vivid, making it easy to feel as if you are a part of the story.
Reid created characters, especially the main character, that were well-rounded, unique and very believable. It made it very easy to fall into the story and honestly become hooked on read ‘just one more page.’
I loved the pace and flow of the story. It was perfect for a crime thriller, and made it exciting and perfect for and twists that may or may not be thrown your way.
Overall, this is a very well-written story. It is vivid, exciting and has the twists you hope for in a good thriller. I highly recommend this book. Five stars all the way!
The book is based in the Campsie Fells area (a place I use to visit a lot for walks) and I loved the level of detail that went in to bringing to life the region and truly showing the way the small communities interact. The details were excellent and vivid, making it easy to feel as if you are a part of the story.
Reid created characters, especially the main character, that were well-rounded, unique and very believable. It made it very easy to fall into the story and honestly become hooked on read ‘just one more page.’
I loved the pace and flow of the story. It was perfect for a crime thriller, and made it exciting and perfect for and twists that may or may not be thrown your way.
Overall, this is a very well-written story. It is vivid, exciting and has the twists you hope for in a good thriller. I highly recommend this book. Five stars all the way!
November 22, 2022
Couldn't wait to get my hands onto this one and it hasn't disappointed. How could it with that opening chapter. never again will I view I am Sailing on quite the same way again - stormy waters indeed.
What I enjoyed most about this was that it felt quite different from the others in the series. Bone is evolving as a character and although Reid slots in a few hints of his previous problems to keep us on our toes, it's nice to see a new less fraught side of our main man.
The team, as ever, are a joy to behold and their interactions are compelling and make the reader feel like part of their family - which brings me onto the elephant in the room - (No spoilers here so you'll have to read The Killing Parade to see what I'm referring to) - that almost ended me - you know what I mean, Mr Reid.
The plotting, as I've come to expect through the series was tight and when I reflected back on previous chapters, I saw where the author had cunningly dropped in clues. The cast of supects was intriguing and I feel the whole small Scottish town was cleverly drawn.
In summary, be prepared for shocks, twists and a few very funny moments. 5***** from me
What I enjoyed most about this was that it felt quite different from the others in the series. Bone is evolving as a character and although Reid slots in a few hints of his previous problems to keep us on our toes, it's nice to see a new less fraught side of our main man.
The team, as ever, are a joy to behold and their interactions are compelling and make the reader feel like part of their family - which brings me onto the elephant in the room - (No spoilers here so you'll have to read The Killing Parade to see what I'm referring to) - that almost ended me - you know what I mean, Mr Reid.
The plotting, as I've come to expect through the series was tight and when I reflected back on previous chapters, I saw where the author had cunningly dropped in clues. The cast of supects was intriguing and I feel the whole small Scottish town was cleverly drawn.
In summary, be prepared for shocks, twists and a few very funny moments. 5***** from me
November 8, 2022
I'm a huge fan of the series and love the team. I was really excited to read the latest in the series.
As always Tom doesn't disappoint.
This time a young starlet of the town has been brutally killed and her pinky removed.
This killer is so arrogant he taunts all the detectives as soon as they know the body has been found.
The build up is quite slow this time, as there is more focus on the procedural element of the case, unpicking all the details and questioning suspects, and confirming alibis etc. When the action ramps up, it does in a big style, with a big spanner, completely unexpected, thrown in.
I love this team, you feel part of it, they are always joking but still know to get the job done. One of the reasons as I love this series is the banter between the team and lots of laugh out loud moments. There seem to be fewer of these this time, but rightly so, as it wouldn't have fit the story. That's not to say there aren't any and I chuckled a few times.
I want to go to Bones cabin by the Loch!!
Bring on the next book.
As always Tom doesn't disappoint.
This time a young starlet of the town has been brutally killed and her pinky removed.
This killer is so arrogant he taunts all the detectives as soon as they know the body has been found.
The build up is quite slow this time, as there is more focus on the procedural element of the case, unpicking all the details and questioning suspects, and confirming alibis etc. When the action ramps up, it does in a big style, with a big spanner, completely unexpected, thrown in.
I love this team, you feel part of it, they are always joking but still know to get the job done. One of the reasons as I love this series is the banter between the team and lots of laugh out loud moments. There seem to be fewer of these this time, but rightly so, as it wouldn't have fit the story. That's not to say there aren't any and I chuckled a few times.
I want to go to Bones cabin by the Loch!!
Bring on the next book.
November 29, 2022
I love Scottish crime books & this series is one of my favourites but how it is now on book 4 I have no idea. I remember starting to read about DCI Bone & his team; it only seems like yesterday.
A fast paced police procedural that hits all the right spots. A great team with a real sense of place & much appreciated gallows humour.
Bone appears to be working through his family difficulties whilst Mullens, the food hoover, has new ones to cope with. The remaining supporting cast reappear like old friends.
The story revolves around local girl made good, Deborah Dee, or Dee Dee to her fans. A tortuous murder enquiry ensues with an ever-taunting perpetrator. Plenty of suspects mean that solid teamwork will provide the breakthrough required.
This could be read as a standalone but, to understand Bone’s character & the nuances of the team, I would recommend you start at the beginning. A brilliant addition to the series & roll on book 5.
P.S. It felt weird reading about someone with not only the same first name as me but the same initials too. DDs rule!
A fast paced police procedural that hits all the right spots. A great team with a real sense of place & much appreciated gallows humour.
Bone appears to be working through his family difficulties whilst Mullens, the food hoover, has new ones to cope with. The remaining supporting cast reappear like old friends.
The story revolves around local girl made good, Deborah Dee, or Dee Dee to her fans. A tortuous murder enquiry ensues with an ever-taunting perpetrator. Plenty of suspects mean that solid teamwork will provide the breakthrough required.
This could be read as a standalone but, to understand Bone’s character & the nuances of the team, I would recommend you start at the beginning. A brilliant addition to the series & roll on book 5.
P.S. It felt weird reading about someone with not only the same first name as me but the same initials too. DDs rule!
October 25, 2024
4.5 but rounding up.
Another excellent case. Another case where trying to figure out who did it, which I never saw coming, you find a lot of other skeletons in people's closet.
The first murder was bad, but mostly off page. The second murder however, HORRIFIC.
The reason this one did not get a full 5 is the ending is fast. Bam we have the killer, one sentence on why he/she did what he/she did. SO MUCH MORE explanation was needed especially for the large time gap.
One thing I am struggling with is the timeline of these novels. At one point I feel Mullens' is closer to retirement, the next he's in his 30's. The math doesn't always work for me either. You have someone who was a teenager when the crime was committed but then is too old on the page in the current timeline. or the other way around. But in fairness, I am one of those who still feel the 90's were only 10 years ago or so.
OK, no spoilers, but something happens to one of the team and we're just left hanging, so to speak.
Another excellent case. Another case where trying to figure out who did it, which I never saw coming, you find a lot of other skeletons in people's closet.
The first murder was bad, but mostly off page. The second murder however, HORRIFIC.
The reason this one did not get a full 5 is the ending is fast. Bam we have the killer, one sentence on why he/she did what he/she did. SO MUCH MORE explanation was needed especially for the large time gap.
One thing I am struggling with is the timeline of these novels. At one point I feel Mullens' is closer to retirement, the next he's in his 30's. The math doesn't always work for me either. You have someone who was a teenager when the crime was committed but then is too old on the page in the current timeline. or the other way around. But in fairness, I am one of those who still feel the 90's were only 10 years ago or so.
OK, no spoilers, but something happens to one of the team and we're just left hanging, so to speak.
November 9, 2022
DCI Bone and the team investigate the murder of a local reality celebrity. They are under pressure to solve the case quickly as it’s Civic Week in Kilwinnoch in a week’s time. Dee Dee was meant to be the headline act.
The prologue had me on the edge of my seat and I loved the minister involved. There were parts that made me laugh, even though I felt bad for doing so!
Harper seems to come out of himself a bit more and Mullens is his usual self, with food always on his mind! Walker and Bone have a great working relationship and I enjoy seeing them feed off each other, bouncing ideas etc. Bone’s wife, Alice and their son, Michael are spending a bit more time with Bone and it’s good to see some happiness in his life again.
This is a series that I drop everything for, I love it. The camaraderie between the team is excellent and I love that the author adds some much needed humour between the team so the story isn’t completely dark.
It is a fast paced story and I read it in one sitting as I was engrossed and didn’t want to put it down. I went through a range of emotions, which is a credit to the author’s writing.
The prologue had me on the edge of my seat and I loved the minister involved. There were parts that made me laugh, even though I felt bad for doing so!
Harper seems to come out of himself a bit more and Mullens is his usual self, with food always on his mind! Walker and Bone have a great working relationship and I enjoy seeing them feed off each other, bouncing ideas etc. Bone’s wife, Alice and their son, Michael are spending a bit more time with Bone and it’s good to see some happiness in his life again.
This is a series that I drop everything for, I love it. The camaraderie between the team is excellent and I love that the author adds some much needed humour between the team so the story isn’t completely dark.
It is a fast paced story and I read it in one sitting as I was engrossed and didn’t want to put it down. I went through a range of emotions, which is a credit to the author’s writing.
November 18, 2022
I have read all the books in the DCI Bone series and the characters really grow on you. Bone has trouble balancing the long hours and hectic pace of homicide investigations with his wife and son. Mark Mullen has all the subtly and grace of a bull dozer and the scenes with his demented father has hilarious. The whole team comes alive in the books, including this one. The plot is complicated and I never suspected the ending when the suspect is revealed. Although the book is set in Scotland, the language and the settings are not dominated by Scotland. I would actually love to have more of Scotland shine through in the books. I like the way that in all the books the reader "witnesses" the murder in the first chapter and it really grabs you. I also like that the ending is usually thrilling and suspenseful.
December 31, 2022
4.5 rounded to 4 stars for Goodreads.
It was nice to revisit DCI Bone and his team and as per usual it opens with a grisly murder.
I love the mix of professional and personal lives in the story - I can see the camaraderie and respect within the team. Solving the crimes with them is always fun as it's never straight forward - having to balance the politics as well as the media interest.
I didn't think it was quite as good as the previous book (but still great) and it annoys me that DS Gallacher seems to always be the one getting in the way of progress (and never apologising).
Overall, another great addition to the DCI Bone series and I can't wait for the next book: Isle of the Dead.
*I received a complimentary copy of the e-book from LoveBooksTours and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
It was nice to revisit DCI Bone and his team and as per usual it opens with a grisly murder.
I love the mix of professional and personal lives in the story - I can see the camaraderie and respect within the team. Solving the crimes with them is always fun as it's never straight forward - having to balance the politics as well as the media interest.
I didn't think it was quite as good as the previous book (but still great) and it annoys me that DS Gallacher seems to always be the one getting in the way of progress (and never apologising).
Overall, another great addition to the DCI Bone series and I can't wait for the next book: Isle of the Dead.
*I received a complimentary copy of the e-book from LoveBooksTours and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
June 25, 2024
Book four in the DCI Duncan Bone series sees the murder of a celebrity who has come back to her home town for an annual parade. Unfortunately for Bone, not only did he receive a call from the girl which was dismissed as a hoax, but the local press have also got hold of the story far sooner than the police would like.
This is a solid addition to the series with a few unsavoury characters linked to the victim, make them all a suspect in the eyes of the police. There's also a couple of subplots with Bone's home life seemingly coming together while another member of the team is having issues with his father and both are a nice distraction from the main story.
Unusually there's not a prolonged finale where police attempt to catch killer and it actually felt a bit rushed if anything.
Overall though, a decent read.
This is a solid addition to the series with a few unsavoury characters linked to the victim, make them all a suspect in the eyes of the police. There's also a couple of subplots with Bone's home life seemingly coming together while another member of the team is having issues with his father and both are a nice distraction from the main story.
Unusually there's not a prolonged finale where police attempt to catch killer and it actually felt a bit rushed if anything.
Overall though, a decent read.
October 31, 2022
I always wait for the next in this series with bated breath and hope the high standards set in the previous books will be maintained. I needn't have worried because as usual, this was a terrific read. A local celebrity is killed before the annual Civic Week festivities and Bone and his team are tasked with the investigation.
The story is fast-paced as normal and I always find these books hard to put down. I love being reunited with the team. The banter is great as usual among the team and even more so between Mullen and his father. Good to see things are looking up in Bone's personal life. It feels a but weird describing a book where some people are murdered gruesomly as hugely enjoyable but there you go.
Now to start the long wait til the next one....
The story is fast-paced as normal and I always find these books hard to put down. I love being reunited with the team. The banter is great as usual among the team and even more so between Mullen and his father. Good to see things are looking up in Bone's personal life. It feels a but weird describing a book where some people are murdered gruesomly as hugely enjoyable but there you go.
Now to start the long wait til the next one....
November 22, 2022
Okay I loved this story! I definitely will be reading the other books in the series now!
DCI Bone and his team is in a race against time to find a serial killer that is targeting locals involved in a town parade, starting with local pop star Dee Dee.
This was quite a fast paced read which I really liked. When there's a looming deadline I feel like the pressure to solve the case is heightened which really helps maintain the suspense.
I liked that there are so many unique characters on the police force that have their niche and role in helping to solve the case. While we may be mainly following Bone, this wouldn't be solved without the help of Walker, Harper, or Mullens.
I'm excited to see what mystery the team will face next!
DCI Bone and his team is in a race against time to find a serial killer that is targeting locals involved in a town parade, starting with local pop star Dee Dee.
This was quite a fast paced read which I really liked. When there's a looming deadline I feel like the pressure to solve the case is heightened which really helps maintain the suspense.
I liked that there are so many unique characters on the police force that have their niche and role in helping to solve the case. While we may be mainly following Bone, this wouldn't be solved without the help of Walker, Harper, or Mullens.
I'm excited to see what mystery the team will face next!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 25, 2022
A young singer, Dee Dee, has been murdered; she tried to call the police for help. But when the killer sends a message that more deaths are on the way DCI Bone and the team must stop the killer before more deaths occur.
This is my first novel by T.G. Reid, but the fourth in the DCI Bone series, I love a good crime thriller and this is definitely one of my future go too.
Each character is unique and realistic, you can’t help but want to know the team and be involved. This is a very fast-paced novel with a clever narrative leaving the reader excited to turn every page.
This is really well written and no reader will be disappointed; although this is the fourth novel in the series I didn’t feel I was missing out on anything however I would like to go back and read the series.
This is my first novel by T.G. Reid, but the fourth in the DCI Bone series, I love a good crime thriller and this is definitely one of my future go too.
Each character is unique and realistic, you can’t help but want to know the team and be involved. This is a very fast-paced novel with a clever narrative leaving the reader excited to turn every page.
This is really well written and no reader will be disappointed; although this is the fourth novel in the series I didn’t feel I was missing out on anything however I would like to go back and read the series.
March 24, 2024
This series never lets me down, another fantastic read.
This book focuses on Dee Dee, who is a local girl who has made it big, she is back in town to perform at the local festival. Murders begin to happen that throw DCI Bone and his team in at the deep end. Can they get to the bottom of the murders and prevent the murderer for killing again and sending the whole town into uproar.
I love the interaction with DCI Bone and the press. I can feel my blood beginning to boil with the injustice of the creepy reporter! It is a good job DCI Bone has his team on hand to stop him from doing something he will regret.
Fantastically paced, brilliantly woven story, all in all a great read.
Happy Reading.
This book focuses on Dee Dee, who is a local girl who has made it big, she is back in town to perform at the local festival. Murders begin to happen that throw DCI Bone and his team in at the deep end. Can they get to the bottom of the murders and prevent the murderer for killing again and sending the whole town into uproar.
I love the interaction with DCI Bone and the press. I can feel my blood beginning to boil with the injustice of the creepy reporter! It is a good job DCI Bone has his team on hand to stop him from doing something he will regret.
Fantastically paced, brilliantly woven story, all in all a great read.
Happy Reading.
November 1, 2022
This is one of my favourite series of books and I always wait in anticipation for the next installment featuring DCI Bone! This is book 4, which can be read as a stand alone but I highly recommend reading the previous three as the author never disappoints, with his fast paced plotting and touches of humour throughout. A local celebrity is brutally murdered and Bone and his team are called to investigate. The dialogue with Mullens and his dad had me laughing out loud at times, I can just picture the scenarios in my head. I like the insight into Bone's personal life which seems to be improving, long may it continue! It's an easy 5* from me for one of the best detective series around
January 17, 2023
This was such a well-written crime thriller. The first chapter or so when I was getting to know the characters, I felt left out as I think this is the fourth DCI Bone book but quickly I got to know everyone and felt like I was there with them investigating and chasing clues. The writing was fast paced and I liked how the story kept me guessing throughout as if I was actually on the investigating team - keeping up with them in real time, it meant I got to the conclusions they did when they did.
I will definitely be looking up more of these in the series and recommending them to anyone and everyone!
I will definitely be looking up more of these in the series and recommending them to anyone and everyone!
July 6, 2024
brilliant
Another big from T G Reid. DCI Bone once again gets you hooked in the next crime to hit the town. Well written and a thoroughly enjoyable read. Keeps you guessing throughout as to who is responsible for the lastest deaths and do they have a serial killer. As usual you get gripped with the hard side of DCI Bone and his softer side when you get to see his softer side as he tries again to mend his relationship with his son and wife. As usual T G Reid Didn’t disappoint. Now to wait for the next one in the series
Another big from T G Reid. DCI Bone once again gets you hooked in the next crime to hit the town. Well written and a thoroughly enjoyable read. Keeps you guessing throughout as to who is responsible for the lastest deaths and do they have a serial killer. As usual you get gripped with the hard side of DCI Bone and his softer side when you get to see his softer side as he tries again to mend his relationship with his son and wife. As usual T G Reid Didn’t disappoint. Now to wait for the next one in the series
November 1, 2022
Fourth in the series and for me, the best yet. A young local celebrity is killed just before she’s due to lead the town’s annual parade. The killing echoes one from several years back, which remains unsolved. We have the usual twisting journey to find the villain, with several unpleasant men as possibles along the way. It’s peppered with Bone’s family life, Mullens and his dad – all you would expect. But the tension ramps up so much that the ending is quite breathless. I loved it!
November 8, 2022
If I was to have a favourite DCI and series, then this would it. Book 4 is just as enthralling and addictive as Book 1. Great descriptive writing of the area in which it is set and fabulous characters within the team as well as outwith. I accidentally came across this author, as I have with a few more, and am so glad that I did or I'd be missing out on some wonderful story telling. Already eagerly awaiting the next one!
Thanks to the author for the ARC to review.
Thanks to the author for the ARC to review.
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