- Hardcover: 368 pages
- Publisher: Century (31 Mar 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1844134342
- ISBN-13: 978-1844134342
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.6 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,357,499 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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""A rattling good plot.., it doesn't stop running until the final page by which time you will be breathless."
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Sheila Quigley is still a relatively new author to me and I only recently finished her first book in the series featuring Detective Inspector Lorraine Hunt. In the first book we meet Lorraine as well as some of her colleagues she works with such as Carter, Luke and Sara. We also see featured some of the Lumsdon family who were in the first book.
The one thing I liked about reading book two is that I already have a feel for the area and the characters and how they interact with each other. I know Lorraine's feelings on certain people which makes me feel like I know the characters that little bit more. Having said that, it certainly isn't necessary to read the first book as this book gives you adequate background.
The story itself sees Lorraine and her team tackling a series of murders at a time when the town is preparing for an annual event called Feast Week. There is also an interesting second thread concerning a missing young girl which made for an interesting take on all the things happening in the town.
The book, as with the first one, was very easy to read and there was plenty going on. However, this one was not as good as the first on, although I can tell you I will certainly be buying book 3! The one thing that irritated me in this book was Lorraine trying to deal with her feelings for a certain fella'. This is a woman who has numerous jobs to juggle and murders to solve, yet when it comes to a man, she seems to become a simpering wreck? That aside, the story was great and the writing style good enough to keep me turning the pages.
One thing that readers should know is that the book and characters are from the north of England, so Sheila Quigley has written the narrative exactly as the dialect is spoken. It certainly doesn't bother me and I think adds to the realism of the people; however some may find it a little hard work. Although I didn't think the story was as good as the first, Sheila Quigley has me hooked on these characters and I am looking forward to the third book in the series.
The one thing I liked about reading book two is that I already have a feel for the area and the characters and how they interact with each other. I know Lorraine's feelings on certain people which makes me feel like I know the characters that little bit more. Having said that, it certainly isn't necessary to read the first book as this book gives you adequate background.
The story itself sees Lorraine and her team tackling a series of murders at a time when the town is preparing for an annual event called Feast Week. There is also an interesting second thread concerning a missing young girl which made for an interesting take on all the things happening in the town.
The book, as with the first one, was very easy to read and there was plenty going on. However, this one was not as good as the first on, although I can tell you I will certainly be buying book 3! The one thing that irritated me in this book was Lorraine trying to deal with her feelings for a certain fella'. This is a woman who has numerous jobs to juggle and murders to solve, yet when it comes to a man, she seems to become a simpering wreck? That aside, the story was great and the writing style good enough to keep me turning the pages.
One thing that readers should know is that the book and characters are from the north of England, so Sheila Quigley has written the narrative exactly as the dialect is spoken. It certainly doesn't bother me and I think adds to the realism of the people; however some may find it a little hard work. Although I didn't think the story was as good as the first, Sheila Quigley has me hooked on these characters and I am looking forward to the third book in the series.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
i couldnt put this book down! i read it in one day and is a brilliant page turner.
its the first book i have read of sheila quigley and its absolutely fantastic. I would certainly recommend it for people that like to read marina cole books.
thrilling and addictive!
its the first book i have read of sheila quigley and its absolutely fantastic. I would certainly recommend it for people that like to read marina cole books.
thrilling and addictive!
13 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
i have read books for many years and rarely have i come upon one where i have stayed up until four in the morning because i could not put it down the characters are so real i felt as if i knew them all this book seemed to jump out at you on every page the main character lorraine is brilliant so gritty and strong. The location where it is based really does mirror real life due to the fact the estate where this book is based every readercan empathise with as this type of estate is in every area of england. i read sheilas first book and thought that was good but in this second one sheila has excelled herself i cant wait for these to be made into films sheilas books have been likend to the prime suspect novels but these are even better, i look forward th the next one with anticipation surely sheila cant do better than this one i only hope she can i urge anyone who has not read this yet to put it at the top of thei list for must reads
weel done sheila keep them coming!
weel done sheila keep them coming!
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
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Cant put it down
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I bought this book based on the rave reviews listed. It was a huge disappointment. Although the plot was interesting, I found the writing truly bad. Couldn't finish it.
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