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I asked Audible‘s Maven for a novel similar to Simon Beckett & this is what she (it?) recommended. Atm, there are 18,007 ratings wi/ an average of 4.32 ⭐️ & 935 reviews. So far….not so good. Heavy on the adverb for one thing. I searched the word “beautiful“ & found it used 18x in a 259 pages. (Kindle edition).Someone please tell me it gets better.

I actually caught wind of this novel on TikTok, expressly the author’s account. I believe it was celebrating their wedding anniversary. I have admired the intelligence, compassion and wisdom she has posted from real life experiences, and I jumped to locate the book right away. I was pretty confident I’d like it. And I do and I am. Will this be another all-nighter?

Another Eskens homerun. 1000% invested

100% invested. Another Eskens home run. .

I’m going to read something next that doesn’t have Pete Marino in it. The degree of dislike and aggravation I have for this fictional character is tainting my reading experience. I hope there is a purpose by the author, although I can’t imagine what it could be. Loose lips sink ships, you fat fuck. Lucy’s secrecy and Dr. K’s blind obsession with her is tarnishing the stars.

From listening to reading is so convenient. The book is okay—not heavy on plot yet, a little slo—but okay. However, another new narrator…🤢🤢🤢

I’m happy for a continuation of the previous novel, but I’m finding myself wishing for a faster pace. Seeming a bit repetitive.

I’m delighted to read the return of first-person narrative. It works so much better. This is another new narrator and she’s doing just fine. The technology is over my head, but it’s okay. The message and meaning behind it, at the heart is crystal clear. I’m 100% intrigued and invested. There’s a mystery in play and I’m curious as hell!

I will finish this. Maybe it’s me. I have only the audiobook and I’ve gotten distracted and perhaps I haven’t found my place accurately when I’ve fallen asleep. (Yes. I’ve fallen asleep,) I like this one less than the last one. What happened, Patricia Cornwell? And for the love of all that is holy, WHHhhYY?

Another new narrator. (sigh) Very little variation between characters’ voices. Inner turmoil amongst the team that isn’t much of a team anymore. I can’t decide which is worse—this vocalized onomatopoeia or Lucy.

I do like this series A LOT, but niece Lucy is a petulant brat. Maybe it’s the narrator amplifying it? Aunt Kay is unbelievably patient for a person that can be so hardcore. The only character worse is her mother, Dorothy.

Omg, it is excellent. The author is an amazingly masterful storyteller. I’m very invested in the characters. The mystery, the suspense is killing me. And I feel as though I’m right there in war torn London. Amazing.

I’m definitely a visual learner. Just hearing the names of the 9179 characters has me struggling to keep them sorted. Plus all the things going on: the silver & porn industries,Freemasons, dogfighting, etc. The way that Robin has made a stand about her career choice makes her seem strong & independent, yet here she is staying in a relationship with a man she doesn’t love. It’s just not tracking.

I have the audiobook, wishing I’d spring for the Kindle version. There are so (TOO) many names to keep connected to and track of. I’m not at all wild about the narrator, either. Au contraire!! I’m losing respect for Robin. Backstory (necessary?), phone answering & eating add to the book’s excessive length! In spite of it all, still very invested and enjoying.

I have the audiobook which is wonderfully engaging with its range of voices, but I got the Kindle version too, because the literary value needs to be SEEN to be savored. The verb choice, the killer metaphors,magnetic characters and slow, sultry suspense has me one satisfied reader—and I’m only at 16%!

Oh, my.

I’m able to interchange listening & reading. Even though I’m much more of a Ruth Galloway fan, I very much enjoy the DI Harbinder Kaur series too. This is my third.

It’s keeping me awake!

I haven’t had the most opportunity to read but I’ve been pissy every time I have to stop. It’s not what I’d call “fast-paced,” but the different story threads are playing at weaving together to tantalize and hook me. I love Holly so much, seeing her grow as a character over the prior three (4?) novels—more like an actual person. I see actress Justine Lupa as I imagine Holly in action. Girl crush!

Holly Gibney is possibly my favorite King character. I was delighted to see she was “starring” in another book. My high expectations are not being dashed at all!

Nice investigating with DCI Dan Riley again. This case is a good one and has me guessing, wondering if any of my theories will hit home, and if any of who seem to be the good guys will escape unscathed.

Excellent. Seriously excellent. The second I’ve read by Hlad & another unforgettable female MC to get behind, respect and care about. In the air or on the ground, the author writes with such confidence and realism, this almost reads like nonfiction. Again—EXCELLENT.

Snoozeville! The plot is “moored” in inheritance & real estate development, just not enough tooth for me, though not so dull I’m quite ready to abandon ship. With the romantic relationship between DI Tanner and Jenny, there’s a domestic vibe that also is weighing it down. I’m not entirely without optimism, hoping the lengthy series picks up and gets back on the promising track that initially hooked me.

I am riveted, an amalgamation of horror, anger, indignation, suspense, respect and an infinite font of compassion.

I doubt anything in the remainder of the book can top the repartee between Gore Vidal and Maurice Swift. Delicious.

At least I can switch back and forth seamlessly with this one. The audiobook is a standard audiobook, no multiple voices with sound effects. Fortunately it’s a male narrator which seems to tone down some of the silliness. I didn’t expect any romance and it bears an inescapable and unexpected ick factor in a police procedural. Not bad enough to DNF.

The audiobook has multiple voices & sound effects which is pretty cool and effective for heightening the creep factor! Excellent narration. The Kindle version deviates a great deal from the audio, plus its chapter breaks aren’t identified in any way whatsoever, so switching back & forth is a pain. So far, I suspect it’ll be worth it & hope to read the 1st in the series next. (This is a prequel.)

I’ve been obsessed w/ police procedurals coming from the UK. As w/ many of its precedents, I’m able to dive into RIVER OF DARKNESS through both text & audiobook. Published in 2005, I find the narrative voice quite different, probably best described as more straightforward. It’s also set in post-WWII in the English countryside which provides another marked difference. Thus far, I’m completely captivated!