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'This is another quality instalment in a series that must rank as one of the best in the genre of modern police procedurals.' (SOUTH WALES ARGUS )
'Intensely emotional and compulsively readable throughout' (TELEGRAPH & ARGUS )
'Intensely emotional and compulsively readable throughout' (TELEGRAPH & ARGUS )
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A brutal hit-and-run killing opens the path to another 25-year-old crime. The brilliant new novel in the acclaimed Faraday series, from the author of NO LOVELIER DEATH.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Perhaps Graham Hurley won't see it this way but the fact that he continues to fall short of the public recognition he deserves is probably serving us readers well. We are on book 10 of the series and Mr Hurley continues to produce fine books that show no sign of flagging. And without that rushed feel that can happen to a series once author fame takes over from author craft.
So Beyond Reach is just another in a line of fine novels, as much about Pompey as they are about crime. In fact an earlier Hurley novel called Heaven's Light set in Portsmouth is hugely underrated but then so are all of his books.
A great police procedural then with great characters and a plot immersed in those mean streets of Portsmouth.
So Beyond Reach is just another in a line of fine novels, as much about Pompey as they are about crime. In fact an earlier Hurley novel called Heaven's Light set in Portsmouth is hugely underrated but then so are all of his books.
A great police procedural then with great characters and a plot immersed in those mean streets of Portsmouth.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the tenth book in Hurley's series starring Faraday and Winter and it retains the high standard of that series. I would not however recommend starting with this book if you have never read any of these, as much reference is made to action and characters from previous books, and the story stands better as part of the series than as an independent plot.
Hurley writes plots that are fundamentally credible, and his characters show weakness, vulnerability and sometimes poor judgement in a much more realistic way than most detectives. His prose is extremely well written and the plot moves on with good pace, but never at the expense of character or background colour. Hurley's world is full of shades of grey and he brings that out well in this book.
One day they might put some of these books on TV and they would then get the attention they deserve.
Until then, I would strongly recommend starting the series (with Turnstone) and working through it to get to this book.
Hurley writes plots that are fundamentally credible, and his characters show weakness, vulnerability and sometimes poor judgement in a much more realistic way than most detectives. His prose is extremely well written and the plot moves on with good pace, but never at the expense of character or background colour. Hurley's world is full of shades of grey and he brings that out well in this book.
One day they might put some of these books on TV and they would then get the attention they deserve.
Until then, I would strongly recommend starting the series (with Turnstone) and working through it to get to this book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This is by no means the best of the Faraday/Winter series of books but it follows a very high standard set by the author over these last ten years or so.
To my mind, the previous novel has been the best so far. This one seems mired a little in the efforts made by the arch-criminal-turned-social-benefactor Bazza Mackenzie to set up a Trust for disadvantaged children, most of whom seem to live in Portsmouth.
At the same time, there is the obsession with the police to bring him to justice, by any means they legitimately can. Naturally enough for this series, there is a murder to be solved, an increasingly disillusioned Faraday senses he is being put out to grass and the now DS Jimmy Scuttle plays an ever-increasing part in most of the investigations.
This is still a very good read. Character development continues, ex-DC Paul Winter is well to the forefront of his own investigations for, as usual, both he and Faraday are intent on doing their own thing, leading to the right result. In and amongst all this is the sudden and unexpected kidnapping of Bazza's grandson. Mix this with a deal gone sour in southern Spain, a cold case rape and attempted murder and Hurley brings all these strands together in his usual seemingly effortless way.
In this book, there is little of the interreaction of Faraday with his ex-lover, Gabrielle and son, J-J. The former has disappeared to Canada, the latter to London, leaving Faraday morose and uncomfortable. Add this to his perception of the state of the Country and one begins to feel for the man. There is goods news, though. Unfortunately, we're going to have to wait for the next book next year to see where that goes. What shall we do until then?
To my mind, the previous novel has been the best so far. This one seems mired a little in the efforts made by the arch-criminal-turned-social-benefactor Bazza Mackenzie to set up a Trust for disadvantaged children, most of whom seem to live in Portsmouth.
At the same time, there is the obsession with the police to bring him to justice, by any means they legitimately can. Naturally enough for this series, there is a murder to be solved, an increasingly disillusioned Faraday senses he is being put out to grass and the now DS Jimmy Scuttle plays an ever-increasing part in most of the investigations.
This is still a very good read. Character development continues, ex-DC Paul Winter is well to the forefront of his own investigations for, as usual, both he and Faraday are intent on doing their own thing, leading to the right result. In and amongst all this is the sudden and unexpected kidnapping of Bazza's grandson. Mix this with a deal gone sour in southern Spain, a cold case rape and attempted murder and Hurley brings all these strands together in his usual seemingly effortless way.
In this book, there is little of the interreaction of Faraday with his ex-lover, Gabrielle and son, J-J. The former has disappeared to Canada, the latter to London, leaving Faraday morose and uncomfortable. Add this to his perception of the state of the Country and one begins to feel for the man. There is goods news, though. Unfortunately, we're going to have to wait for the next book next year to see where that goes. What shall we do until then?
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Graham Hurley does it again!!!
DI Joe Faraday never fails to impress - real police story - you can identify with the characters - read the whole series - you won't be disappointed
Published 8 months ago by L. Goulding
Time for Faraday to move on?
I felt as though Joe Faraday had taken a back seat on this one and the novel mainly concentrated on Paul Winter & Bazza Mackenzie. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Cordelia9
keeping up the standard
Excellent book. The examinationof the relationship between Faraday and Winter is brilliant and central to the theme. Read more
Published 13 months ago by celtictraveller
Good but one coincidence too many
Really impressed with the way the principal characters have developed over the series and like the fact that Faraday is now not so much the main character. Read more
Published 14 months ago by A. Smith
My favourite Pompey copper
Yet another Graham Hurley winner - so readable that the ironing board hasn't been put up for a couple of days - too busy reading!
Published 16 months ago by H. F. Tierney
Another winner in a fine series...
I am a huge fan of the Faraday and Winter novels - for me, they are the best British police procedurals around. Read more
Published 23 months ago by bloodsimple
Beyond Reach
Congratulations Mr Hurley - this is the best one yet. Your work still seems to slip under most peoples radar, which is a pity because you deserve wider aclaim. Read more
Published 24 months ago by David Craddock
One of my favorite writers
Graham Hurley is one of my favorite writers. His Faraday and Winter novels are a true achievement. Not one bad book in this series and I hope there will be more. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2010 by Bill Bell
Possibly best so far
If you're a Hurley veteran and wondering about this, the tenth in the series, then worry not. How Hurley, unlike so many of his counterparts, can sustain this sort of quality,... Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2010 by Jeff
Another Winner
Once again Graham Hurley brings the seedier and exotic parts of Portsmouth together. A must for those who love their detective novels and those who live in or around Portsmouth. Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2010 by K. Collins
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