- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Luath Press Ltd (26 July 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1842820346
- ISBN-13: 978-1842820346
- Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 13.4 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 777,778 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A Driftnet catches everything. A teenager is found strangled and mutilated in a Glasgow flat. Leaving her warm bed and lover in the middle of the night to take forensic samples from the body, Rhona MacLeod soon recognises the likeness between herself and the dead boy and is horrified to think that he might be the son she gave up for adoption seventeen years before. Amidst the turmoil of her own love life and consumed by guilt from her past, Rhona sets out to find both the boy's killer and her own son. But the powerful men who use the Internet to trawl for vulnerable boys have nothing to lose and everything to gain by Rhona MacLeod's death.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A rent boy is left dead, strangled during sex and Forensic Scientist Rhona MacLeod is dragged from her bed and called to the scene.
Whilst the scene is disturbing enough, she is also shocked by how much the young man looks like her and fears he may be the son she gave up for adoption seventeen years ago.
This is a compelling novel that enters into the dark, seedy world of internet paedophile rings, preying on youngsters and grooming them to fulfil their sordid desires. Corruption, intrigue and a likeable heroine, it's got it all. A brave subject that whilst often uncomfortable reading, is realistic and tense enough in parts to make your skin crawl. The characters are well drawn and believable, from the monster who befriends the victims, the tired and jaded police officer to the Forensic Scientist with the messy love life.
This is the first of Lin Anderson's books I've read and I understand it to have been her debut novel. I look forward to reading more by this talented author.
Whilst the scene is disturbing enough, she is also shocked by how much the young man looks like her and fears he may be the son she gave up for adoption seventeen years ago.
This is a compelling novel that enters into the dark, seedy world of internet paedophile rings, preying on youngsters and grooming them to fulfil their sordid desires. Corruption, intrigue and a likeable heroine, it's got it all. A brave subject that whilst often uncomfortable reading, is realistic and tense enough in parts to make your skin crawl. The characters are well drawn and believable, from the monster who befriends the victims, the tired and jaded police officer to the Forensic Scientist with the messy love life.
This is the first of Lin Anderson's books I've read and I understand it to have been her debut novel. I look forward to reading more by this talented author.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This is Lin Anderson's debut novel where she introduces her main character, who will appear in later books, Rhona MacLeod.
The book starts off with a description of a young man dying in bizarre and disturbing circumstances. Rhona, who is a forensic scientist, is called to the crime scene to gather evidence. While she is there a comment is made that the victim looks incredibly like her. This goes over her head at the time. However, over the course of the investigation the same comment keeps cropping up and she starts to realise that the victim is the same age as the son she gave up for adoption at birth.
The story builds up and we realise that there is a strong link between the victim, murderer and the world of paedophiles. Some parts of the story make for slightly uncomfortable reading due to the subject content.
Lin develops her characters very well and Rhona quickly becomes a well liked person who it is easy to empathise with. There are a couple of sub plots within the story which work well together and provide plenty of background information to help bring the characters and the story to life.
Although the book is fast paced throughout it does seem extremely rushed towards the end and I felt that it could have done with another couple of chapters to bring it to a much more satisfying conclusion.
Overall, a great read, I thoroughly enjoyed it and I will most certainly be trying another one of Lin's books.
The book starts off with a description of a young man dying in bizarre and disturbing circumstances. Rhona, who is a forensic scientist, is called to the crime scene to gather evidence. While she is there a comment is made that the victim looks incredibly like her. This goes over her head at the time. However, over the course of the investigation the same comment keeps cropping up and she starts to realise that the victim is the same age as the son she gave up for adoption at birth.
The story builds up and we realise that there is a strong link between the victim, murderer and the world of paedophiles. Some parts of the story make for slightly uncomfortable reading due to the subject content.
Lin develops her characters very well and Rhona quickly becomes a well liked person who it is easy to empathise with. There are a couple of sub plots within the story which work well together and provide plenty of background information to help bring the characters and the story to life.
Although the book is fast paced throughout it does seem extremely rushed towards the end and I felt that it could have done with another couple of chapters to bring it to a much more satisfying conclusion.
Overall, a great read, I thoroughly enjoyed it and I will most certainly be trying another one of Lin's books.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I really did enjoy this book on the whole - like some of the other reviewers I did find the ending a bit rushed, and felt that some things weren't explained. which is the only reason for the 4* review.
I thought that the plots were interwoven quite well, and I liked the characters, and cared about what happened to them
I will try the next book in the series.
I thought that the plots were interwoven quite well, and I liked the characters, and cared about what happened to them
I will try the next book in the series.
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A creditable first outing...
This is the first outing for forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod and as a debut it shows a good deal of promise. Read more
Published 4 months ago by FictionFan
a disturbing subject
a good read a must british crime fans another fav author added to my list .i love my kindle .
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. S. A. Lee
driftnet book 1 of 7
I love murder books in a series and this is a great start. Its very good gripping and very hard to put down easy to follow and great human interest storys following Rhona and her... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mrs. June Salmon
OK Read
The story in this book is quite exciting - also pretty disturbing. The conclusion is rushed and spoils the book a bit. Characters are well described and main one is likable.
Published 11 months ago by Melanie
Not one which will stay with me
This was one of those books which I quite enjoyed whilst reading, but realised at the end it is somewhat lightweight. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Bibi
Wow!
In Driftnet the very dangerous worlds of paedophilia, politics and the Internet are skilfully linked together. It simply makes your skin crawl. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Deadlier than the male
Not for me!
Sorry but I did't share other readers' enthusiasm. I thought the author's style of discovering things and not sharing them until much later was irritating. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. David Davidson
Three and a half stars
This book is more than OK but I'd have liked it more if it hadn't started galloping towards the end. Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2010 by Birkmyre
brilliant crime novel!
this is an excellent book , it has great characters and a really compelling story line , it leaves you begging for more. try it you wont be dissapointed! Read more
Published on 7 July 2007 by L. White
Fantastic
Brilliant, one of those books you can't wait to get on the bus to read. Couldn't put it down
Published on 31 Aug 2003
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