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Never Apologise, Never Explain (Inspector Carlyle Novel) [Kindle Edition]

James Craig
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Carlyle is attempting too much and achieving too little and he's upsetting all the wrong people - this time it could be terminal...

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How much blood will have to be spilt before the past can be put to rest?

When Agatha Mills is killed in her home in the shadow of the British Museum, there is only one suspect - her husband Henry. For John Carlyle, it looks like a welcome chance for a quick win. But, much to the Inspector's annoyance, Henry refuses to confess. Worse, he comes up with an alternative version of events that is almost impossible to investigate.

Distracted by other cases, the Inspector just wants the Mills murder closed. But when a distraught Henry kills himself on the way to prison, doubts begin to surface. Slowly, Carlyle has to face up to the fact that the man may just have been telling the truth.

'Engaging, fast paced... a satisfying modern British crime novel' Shots

'Never Apologise, Never Explain is as close as you can get to the heartbeat of London. It may even cause palpitations when reading' It's a Crime Reviews

'Pacy and entertaining' The Times

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 474 KB
  • Print Length: 289 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1849015848
  • Publisher: Robinson (3 Jan 2012)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B005RYLV7U
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #888 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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88 of 92 people found the following review helpful
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This is the second outing for Craig's London Met detective, John Carlyle, a down-to-earth copper who seems to be constantly juggling more cases than the average plod should be able to deal with. Carlyle's first outing was in London Calling, a launch I somehow missed but intend to put right, if the enjoyment in this second story is anything to go by.

The central plot involves the death of an elderly woman, apparently at the hands of her husband who insists he's innocent. Vague references to a Chilean connection with the case fail to dissuade Carlyle of the husband's guilt. In between he tries to help find a missing child, deal with the stalker of a pretty newswoman, and investigate a nasty drug ring. Not unexpectedly, things take a twist on his main case when he learns the husband is not the killer.

Carlyle is the type of hero to enjoy. He doesn't jump through burning hoops, abseil tall buildings, or shoot an MP5 out of the window in a high-speed car chase. But he gets the job done in an efficient and believable manner while juggling a domestic life with an understanding wife and a teenage daughter beginning to explore the usual adolescent boundaries.

There's a lot about this novel to keep you engrossed and interested. The initial, slightly overlong, references to what happened in Chile could have been best dealt with in a prologue, but that's almost unfair nitpicking in what is a superbly written and cosy yarn. Craig's style, pace and underlying knowledge is as good as anything you'll find in the crime genre. Judging by what lies between the covers of Never Apologise, Never Explain, the Inspector Carlyle brand deserves to sit on the shelves with the best of the modern serial detectives.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I have just finished reading this book which I bought and read straight after finishing the first, London Calling. Carlyle is a great character - family orientated, jaded and cynical about his job, world weary but still determined to get his case solved in the face of adversity. The plot is excellent in both books and keeps you turning the pages in anticipation of the next twist. I also really enjoy the dry humour throughout - there are a few laugh out loud moments.
My only criticism -and the reason why I gave it four rather than five stars - is that there is so much cut and pasted from the first book which starts to irritate after a while. This is especially noticeable when reading them back to back but I'm sure that readers aren't that bad at remembering characters from a previous book even with a gap between books!!
All in all, a good read and I'm looking forward to the next in the series.
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28 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Excellent sequel 9 Jan 2012
By gwbc
Format:Kindle Edition
I have been eagerly awaiting the next installment of the Inspector Carlyle series and was not disappointed. While I thoroughly enjoyed "London Calling", this new book is an altogether superior novel. The plot is taught and believable, the characters rounded and interesting and the dialogue believable.

In my mind, this second book cements James Craig's place in the upper echelons of British crime writers with Inspect Carlyle worthy to take his place amongst the other great fictional detectives.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
disappoointed
I read the first Inspector Carlyle book and enjoyed it, so looked forward to the second. I like the style of writing, but there were so many loose ends - what was the point. Read more
Published 2 days ago by susieq
james craig-ins. carlyle series.
this is the second book of the series i have read , and enjoyed both immensely.
i will be reading more of this author.
Published 3 days ago by jim davidson
the plot was ok but..
Actually, this is not my kind of book at all. Do not get me wrong, the plot was fine, it was even actually interesting, but unfortunately, I did not download a sample first,... Read more
Published 15 days ago by French Bookworm
Book
This was a great read. Read James Craig book before. Very gripping. Would recommend this to anyone that enjoys crime stories
Published 24 days ago by Sherry
quite a surprise
The plot is good, the characters well drawn and James Craig is clearly a talented author. What completely put me off this series was the first novel, 'London Calling' which... Read more
Published 27 days ago by Mr More
Not a bad read
Havent come across this character before, quite an interesting anti hero sort of police man, might read another one in the series.
Published 28 days ago by Supermalc
Disappointing
Tried this out on the basis of other reviews .I have to say the detective concerned achieved very little, almost left me wondering why he is actually employed by the police. Read more
Published 29 days ago by loumac
Brilliant for setting etc
This is the first of James Craig's books I have read - and I love it. I will be especially recomending it to friends and relatives in London - especially those with Police... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Penelope A. Wythes
story line weak,and unsolved murders very dissapointing.
this is the second book i've read by this auther.it's like he can't be bothered just like inspestor carlyle he has created. Read more
Published 1 month ago by p. dowdall
never apologise, never explain
I cannot wait for the next book in this series. I was smitten by London Calling and the never apologise, never explain was a good sequel
Published 1 month ago by mrs l
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