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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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Jake Haggar has been kidnapped by his father who is threatening to sell the boy to a paedophile ring. Carlyle is struggling to get him back. It's not his case but it is his problem - it was his fault Jake was taken in the first place. But Carlyle's own caseload includes the murder of Agatha Mills. Her husband, Henry, has been arrested for murder but his explanation is so outlandish that Carlyle wonders if it may just be true. Agatha is the sister of William Pettigrew, a priest killed in Chile during the Fascist coup in 1973 and after 30 years of campaigning, Agatha was about to see his killer brought to justice. So a seemingly straightforward case of murder quickly escalates into a diplomatic incident that has Carlyle, once again, clashing with his bosses and their political masters...
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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.
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.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
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.
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.
28 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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.
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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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 6 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.
i will be reading more of this author.
Published 7 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 18 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 28 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 2 months ago by mrs l
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