Death Row

DI Jack Delaney #3

by Mark Pearson

Fifteen years ago when Jack Delaney was a beat cop not long out of Hendon, two children went missing from Carlton Row. They were never seen alive again. Two years later Delaney rescued a young girl from the boot of an abandoned car, leading to the capture of Peter Garnier, one of the most horrific child rapists and murderers in recent history. Although the bodies were never found, Garnier admitted to murdering the two children and many, many more. He was sent to prison for the rest of his natural life. Jack had thought the case was closed. But he couldn't have been more wrong.

Genres: Crime, Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Audiobook, Procedural, Police

Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Graham Bowden · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good fast paced crime novel with a few strange twists at the end.

[Bryngel · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have some conclusions after reading the three first books in this series.
- DI Jack Delaney is a good guy.
- DI Jack Delaney is solving crimes.
- DI Jack Delaney is a hero.
- DI Jack Delaney is a bit too much.
- DI Jack Delaney is still interesting enough.

[Joy Coulbeck · Rating 5 out of 5]

A thriller that keeps you guessing

I really enjoyed this, it is a gripping story that I found hard to put down. Jack Delaney is a character not to be forgotten. Very well done.

[Ian Gregory · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply outstanding. High octane, fast paced. Constant action. Excellent plot.

[Lainy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Blurb from the back cover

Fifteen years ago, when Jack Delaney was a beat cop not long out of Hendon, two children went missing from Carlton Row, a small residential street in Harrow. They were never seen alive again.

Two years later, Delaney rescued a young girl from the boot of an abandoned car, leading to the capture of Peter Garnier, one of the most horrific child rapists and murders in recent history. Although the bodies from Carlton Row were never found, Garnier admitted to murdering the two children and many, many more. He was sent to prison for the rest of his natural life.

Jack had thought the case was closed. But he couldn't have been more wrong.

This morning another young boy was taken from Carlton Row. Peter Garnier sends Jack the chiling message that they are both at the heart of the mystery, but Delaney has no time to figure out why, or how. Because tonight, the killings begin again...

My review

Well written, easy to follow and the story captures you pretty much from the first chapter (actually from the blurb on the back!)I haven't read any of his other books and think if I had read the one before this one (I would think there is one due to some things said in this book) I would have enjoyed it just that bit more and had a better feel for the characters.

That said I don't think you particularly have to have read it it just would have been my preference but as I was given this book I hadn't realised it was a series or part of one.

The characters are pretty strong and wether you like or hate them you get a strong feel for them. I quite liked Jack as a character and a cop. The story is a page turner and pretty good paced, before long bodies are piling up and the chase is on as to who the actual killer is and a few twists and suprises along the way. It took me the best part of a day to read and I couldn't put it down as I wanted to find out who done it and what was going on with the other characters. 4/5 for me.

[ReadandRated · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although I enjoyed the story-line of Death Row there were far too many characters who cropped up with insufficient introduction or relevance and actually made it hard to keep track of at times.

I think the twists were over indulged and tried to be cleverer than they actually were... I could see where it was meant to be leading you but it was all a bit clumsy in places.

That said, it was a good crime thriller type read with a some engaging characters and a good plot.

[Sandy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really couldn't get into this book which is strange as the previous two have been OK reads! I've left it for the time being on page 80 and will concentrate on somthing else! May go back at a later date and change the rating.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

At the moment this seems to be the last in the Jack Delaney series which is a pity because I have enjoyed all three books.

[Curlyhair · Rating 4 out of 5]

Grumbly Detective Jack Delaney is back with a new case to solve and of course it should go without saying that he does in the end. Another enjoyable read with Jack and friends in London.

[Becky Spence · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good fast paced crime novel, few strange twists at the end.

[Amelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this Delaney-Walker series!

[Sheridan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting, twisty, and perverse. A few too many characters to try to keep track of, and one storyline that should have been given a bit more meat.

[Rach]

excellent read, gripping & breathtaking!!!