Reviews

A Knife's Edge by Eliot Parker

mommasaystoread's review

4.0

First, let me say that this is my first read featuring Ronan McCullough, but now that we've met and I know he's practically in my backyard, I'll definitely have to check out the first book in the series. I saw Charleston in the blurb, but I so rarely see a book set so close to home that I just assumed it was South Carolina, so I was excited to see that these characters were just down the road a piece - and if you're from these parts, you know that can mean anything from a block or two to a couple hundred miles. Anyway, I really liked Ronan. He's a bit of a grump, but I know a few of those myself and like them, he's a lovable grump - at least from my standpoint. Of course, I didn't have to work with him. Fortunately, Ronan has those around him to help temper that grumpiness, especially Ty, plus it doesn't hurt that he's quite good at what he does. As I mentioned at the beginning, this is my first read in this series, but if I was missing something, I didn't notice it, so I would say this one works as a standalone. The story has good pacing for a procedural/thriller, the case is gritty, and Eliot Parker has created characters that practically leap off the page. I certainly enjoyed it and I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys the genre.

readingthroughthelookinglass's review

4.0

Thanks to Isobel, the author and publisher for my kindle copy of this book in return for my own honest review.

This is the first book I have read by this author, it can be read as a standalone although it does follow on from the previous book.

when I read the first few chapters i though ugh not another murder mystery book but once i got past these I was like oh hello….this is different. It has a different feel to it than that of other murder mystery books I have read. this book is bloody and gruesome in some parts but I feel this adds to the whole plot. Ronan McCullough is a police sergeant who I felt really connected to, he is very believable as he tried to make sense of the murder. unfortunately the ending was not what I expected, I’m not sure if missed something in the story but felt very confused.

writeramyshannon's review

5.0

Absolutely thrilling

Parker pens a magnificent story in A Knife's Edge. I haven't read anything from this author before, and I really enjoyed this story. The characters were intense and raw. The author's writing style is deep and perfect for this type of story. I should say stories as this is filled with intensity and suspense, while thrilling the reader. This author brings the stories to life. There is a great chemistry between the characters, and a depth that makes them realistic and flawed. This book deserves a second read! (and maybe more). Ronan is a very intriguing character, and keeps the story interesting. Magnificent story, kept this reader turning the pages. A definite attention grabber. The thrills and intrigue is written clearly and the characterizations are engrossing. Love this story. The author's technique of intense characters and great plotlines is a gift. I have fast become a big fan of (this author). I look forward to reading many more stories by this author. This book is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews.

msw's review

4.0

The bloodbath continues all over Charleston, West Virginia, and heroic, impetuous, determined Sergeant Ronan McCullough is there to deal with it. This is a sequel to a novel set a few months earlier , and this time Ronan is not so much off the reservation as just taking too much on himself. He is clever and strong, though, and manages to get himself off a gurney he's strapped to with a poison injection coming at him. Seeing him do this kind of thing is part of the fun. Ronan continues to be appealingly challenged by his anger issues, but usually able to channel them to good use, and even more lovable as he bumblingly tries to father teen-aged Nick and expresses tenderness and passion toward Ty.