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sleeka's review against another edition
5.0
Mari's done it again. I can't wait for her next book (and yes I'm looking at you Kate Daniels ;)
jmatkinson1's review against another edition
4.0
Frankie Stone is shocked to discover that the victim of what appears a random stabbing in the centre of Newcastle is her childhood friend Chris Adams. Adams was working as a journalist but had mentioned to colleagues that he was investigating something big that would make his name. As Stone and her partner DI Oliver look more closely into the case they find links to a missing woman and a potential scandal in the care system but can they make it stick?
Hanah is a good writer and knows her stuff but at times I found this book a little repetitive. There are some recurring characters who made more of a showing such as Ben and some interesting new characters, I would like to see if Ryland appears in any more novels. As ever the plot is tight and clever although the ending seemed to happen very quickly in comparison to the rest of the book, I can't complain.
Hanah is a good writer and knows her stuff but at times I found this book a little repetitive. There are some recurring characters who made more of a showing such as Ben and some interesting new characters, I would like to see if Ryland appears in any more novels. As ever the plot is tight and clever although the ending seemed to happen very quickly in comparison to the rest of the book, I can't complain.
chezorama's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
channyp's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
halfpotato_halfcheese's review against another edition
3.0
Crime novel with insightful and accurate depiction of how the police investigate cases. Will definitely be reading more of these novels.
thebooktrail88's review against another edition
4.0
Visit the locations in the novel
The third and hopefully not the last of the Stone and Oliver books! This one is more personal for Frankie and delves deep into her older friendships and acquaintances around the city. When someone who she knew in childhood dies, things get very personal and it’s a tricky case for this reason from the start.
The setting is of course what makes this series stand out. It’s where I grew up and so know each and everyplace mentioned very well indeed. I have to say that I haven’t been to the many bars and restaurants in the book so that might be something I do in the future in the name of booktrailing of course. There’s always that little bit of history sprinkled into the plot to make it even more evocative. You can tell the author loves the region and researches it very well indeed.
The characters and the plot are very strong indeed. I got a much closer picture of Frankie especially in this book since the case is so close to home. Her relationship with David goes through the ringer here and it took their relationship to new levels of intrigue for me. I do hope they continue so I can find out more!
The case under investigation is interesting since the victim was a journalist and was suspected of working on something outside of work. Well that got me interested straight away. Talk about intrigue! This steps up and is hard hitting. Emotional too as the plight of the homeless come to light. The investigation is complex and sensitive but Mari handles it with care and just enough explanation to guide you along. You , the reader, are part of the investigation and her easy manner of explanation of procedure and investigation makes this a joy to read.
Another great read from Mari. Always excited to see what she comes up with next!
syren1532's review against another edition
4.0
A young man is stabbed to death in Newcastle city centre. When D S Frankie Oliver arrives at the scene she's horrified to recognise the victim, Chris Adams; they grew up together. Chris was a journalist and it appears he was working on a story linked to a woman who disappeared over a year ago. The investigation leads to a high end nursing home and puts those close to Frankie and DI David Stone in danger. Another great read in this series from Mari Hannah.
Thanks to Netgalley, Orion and Mari Hannah for the ARC of this book in return for an honest review.
Thanks to Netgalley, Orion and Mari Hannah for the ARC of this book in return for an honest review.
sarah_faichney's review against another edition
4.0
Mari Hannah creates vibrant and realistic characters and her books are hard to put down. Oliver and Stone are an indomitable team and I can’t wait to read the rest in the series. A really good read.
j_lbrbsblogs's review against another edition
5.0
4.5*
Each Oliver and Stone book gets better and here, in the third, we are thrown straight into a tense scene with Nancy desperately trying to get away before her absence is spotted but she soon realises someone is following her.
Then a body is found in a Newcastle side street, a young man stabbed to death. Oliver and Stone are on the case but it’s a bit personal for Frankie because this is a childhood friend and neighbour – Chris Adams.
In this a beautifully woven story we follow the investigation as it leads to what Chris was writing an expose on and brings into danger someone very close to the two officers.
The cast of supporting characters are being brought more into this story which makes for a more interesting storyline as we can veer, at times, away from the strict police procedural to add layers and depth to the story.
Another wonderful and well written book which will keep you gripped and and leave you wanting more of these terrific books.
Each Oliver and Stone book gets better and here, in the third, we are thrown straight into a tense scene with Nancy desperately trying to get away before her absence is spotted but she soon realises someone is following her.
Then a body is found in a Newcastle side street, a young man stabbed to death. Oliver and Stone are on the case but it’s a bit personal for Frankie because this is a childhood friend and neighbour – Chris Adams.
In this a beautifully woven story we follow the investigation as it leads to what Chris was writing an expose on and brings into danger someone very close to the two officers.
The cast of supporting characters are being brought more into this story which makes for a more interesting storyline as we can veer, at times, away from the strict police procedural to add layers and depth to the story.
Another wonderful and well written book which will keep you gripped and and leave you wanting more of these terrific books.