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unikornreads's review against another edition
I thought I was reading who done it, to look for the murderer but instead it focused anything but the crime investigation. Hence, it was a boring read.
I decided to not waste time.
I decided to not waste time.
mvptp's review
I started this twice and I just didn't like anyone or how it jumped from person to person narrating the story. It's just not for me
michellejaclyn's review against another edition
2.0
I expected so much more from this book - her Oliver and Stone series was better written and had more compelling character development.
abercrombie1986's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This is my first read by the author and I enjoyed it. While this is only book one in the series, it has a balance of case and personal life for the team. I really think that’s a must in a successful detective series. Getting to know and like the good guys helps to offset the bad guys.
I also really liked this one cuz the case was personal for Kate, our lead detective. Not only has she some history with the location of the death, but she has history with the victim that she is concealing from her superiors.
This was a little longer than my normal crime series read but I really didn’t mind as I was engaged trying to figure out who did it.
I can’t wait to pick up book two.
I also really liked this one cuz the case was personal for Kate, our lead detective. Not only has she some history with the location of the death, but she has history with the victim that she is concealing from her superiors.
This was a little longer than my normal crime series read but I really didn’t mind as I was engaged trying to figure out who did it.
I can’t wait to pick up book two.
coops456's review against another edition
2.0
Meh. Maybe I would have like it more if I'd not just read Susie Steiner's fantastic debut [b:Missing, Presumed|26141649|Missing, Presumed (DS Manon, #1)|Susie Steiner|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1448761125l/26141649._SX50_.jpg|46094369]. As a police procedural, this suffered badly in comparison and I'm frankly stunned that it won the Polari First Book Award. By 2013, surely you needed more than just a (closeted) gay central character???
Cliches abound - maverick cop disregards procedure, cop has complicated personal life, killer fixates on detective, etc etc. Plotting was ok, characterisation was lacking, and some of the writing just poor.
"They took the lift to the ground floor... and walked in silence to his car. Bright got in and hesitated before starting the engine."
At this point I am picturing Daniels standing chatting to her boss through the car window and then him driving off. Half a page later we get, "Bright glanced sideways at her"! This happened more than once and was very jarring, taking me out of the story to go back and work out who is where.
There are too many good books out there for me to continue with this series.
Cliches abound - maverick cop disregards procedure, cop has complicated personal life, killer fixates on detective, etc etc. Plotting was ok, characterisation was lacking, and some of the writing just poor.
"They took the lift to the ground floor... and walked in silence to his car. Bright got in and hesitated before starting the engine."
At this point I am picturing Daniels standing chatting to her boss through the car window and then him driving off. Half a page later we get, "Bright glanced sideways at her"! This happened more than once and was very jarring, taking me out of the story to go back and work out who is where.
There are too many good books out there for me to continue with this series.
piperkitty's review against another edition
5.0
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Thank you to Tracy at Compulsive Reader for allowing me to participate in this blog series.
The Murder Wall is the first book in the DCI Kate Daniels Novels.
I love that this book is set in the North East of England, and from the start, I was intrigued as to how we would get to know Kate. I loved the attention to detail of the locations.DCI Daniels is haunted by her failure to solve a double murder and carries a lot of guilt. The story occurs after the investigation when it is quickly realised that everyone has been lying to the police and keeping secrets. Clues begin to emerge that impact the double murder case, fueling DCI Daniels' determination to solve the double murder and the current murder case. It becomes a race against time to solve the issue before the killer claims another victim.
DCI Daniels is an ambitious, career-driven single woman who likes to challenge stereotypes. At first, I didn't like Kate Daniels, but as time went on and more and more about her past was explained, I realised that the events of her past helped shape her into who she is like nowadays.
I enjoyed this debut novel, and it's easy to see why Mari Hannah is as famous as she is. The book is well-written and structured, with a simple story and short chapters. Ms. Hannah knows how to heighten the tension and amp up the drama factor. A variety of characters are introduced, and they are portrayed very well. The villain scared me, gave me goosebumps, and was extremely scary. The author is very knowledgeable and confident, showing through her writing.
Thank you to Tracy at Compulsive Reader for allowing me to participate in this blog series.
The Murder Wall is the first book in the DCI Kate Daniels Novels.
I love that this book is set in the North East of England, and from the start, I was intrigued as to how we would get to know Kate. I loved the attention to detail of the locations.DCI Daniels is haunted by her failure to solve a double murder and carries a lot of guilt. The story occurs after the investigation when it is quickly realised that everyone has been lying to the police and keeping secrets. Clues begin to emerge that impact the double murder case, fueling DCI Daniels' determination to solve the double murder and the current murder case. It becomes a race against time to solve the issue before the killer claims another victim.
DCI Daniels is an ambitious, career-driven single woman who likes to challenge stereotypes. At first, I didn't like Kate Daniels, but as time went on and more and more about her past was explained, I realised that the events of her past helped shape her into who she is like nowadays.
I enjoyed this debut novel, and it's easy to see why Mari Hannah is as famous as she is. The book is well-written and structured, with a simple story and short chapters. Ms. Hannah knows how to heighten the tension and amp up the drama factor. A variety of characters are introduced, and they are portrayed very well. The villain scared me, gave me goosebumps, and was extremely scary. The author is very knowledgeable and confident, showing through her writing.