A Rush of Blood (Bob Skinner Mysteries)
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A complex tale of deception and revenge leads Skinner and his people to a bloody encounter and a dramatic confrontation...
The horrific suicide of a successful Lithuanian entrepreneur rouses suspicion amongst the newly appointed Chief Constable Bob Skinner and his colleagues. They've crossed swords with the businessman before; why would a man with everything to live for take his own life? As enquiries begin, a mystery girl, drugged and incoherent, is dumped in a health centre by a mysterious Galahad, who promptly disappears. Who is she, who is he, and where has he gone? Is it coincidence that most of the massage parlours in the city have suddenly closed overnight?
The horrific suicide of a successful Lithuanian entrepreneur rouses suspicion amongst the newly appointed Chief Constable Bob Skinner and his colleagues. They've crossed swords with the businessman before; why would a man with everything to live for take his own life? As enquiries begin, a mystery girl, drugged and incoherent, is dumped in a health centre by a mysterious Galahad, who promptly disappears. Who is she, who is he, and where has he gone? Is it coincidence that most of the massage parlours in the city have suddenly closed overnight?
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Quintin Jardine gave up the life of a political spin doctor for the more morally acceptable world of murder and mayhem. Happily married, he hides from critics and creditors in secret locations in Scotland and Spain.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have read every one of the Robert Skinner series and can only say that Quintin Jardine as an author writes a damn good story, but to get to the review of "A rush of blood",this is one of the best, the author has, it seems to me drawn a part conclusion, this made for a good plot, and the list of characters from previous books in the series made it all come together very nicely. I only hope that this book was not the end of the series, and we can look forward to further instalments featuring the great cast. I have often wondered why, with a bit of editing, a film, or tv series has not been made.
To conclude my review, "A rush of blood" is a brilliant read, as is the whole series.
Congratulations to Quintin Jardine.
To conclude my review, "A rush of blood" is a brilliant read, as is the whole series.
Congratulations to Quintin Jardine.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It is good to see Bob Skinner back using his hunches and coming up with the right answers again. As usual there is a twist in the tail and you have to wait until the end to find out who dunit. There are numerous murders to be solved, the first suicide happens as the book opens.
A good read and once again a book that is very hard to put down.
A good read and once again a book that is very hard to put down.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have read most of the Skinner books, this one surpasses the earlier books in the series, and is a quantum leap better than the most recent 5 books. You want to know what happens next, but there is a good balance between keeping the story crackling along and not straining credibility. The rogues and policemen and women come alive. The characterization is lively and rounded whether the protagonists ( heroes or villans) or others. The dialogue flows, some of it very funny. Altogether a thoroughly enjoyable and absorbing read. Brilliant.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
enjoyed but..
I enjoyed this book (as i have other books in the series) and found the main story line great.
iIdo have a few comments though Bob Skinner is meant to be 'a hard man' and i... Read more
iIdo have a few comments though Bob Skinner is meant to be 'a hard man' and i... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Miss K. Beard
Suffolk63
I have not read this book yet but bought our of them on the recommendation of an ninety year old lady who thinks the author is very good and writes about Edinburgh I know I will... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Suffolk 63
Love Skinner
Yet again another great Skinner book. I won't ever get tired of reading them. It was easy to read and good to catch up with all the characters promotions and ever changing love... Read more
Published 10 months ago by bearsmrs
enjoyable
A definite improvement from the previous two or three Skinner novels, this one puts Jardine almost back at the top of his game. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ali
Skinner addict
I've read every Skinner book to date & rate this as one of the best, I love the way the character and various relationships have developed through the series but I'm not sure how... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Starryeye
Another awful book
Poor story, badly written and as one previous reviewer wrote unlikeable characters. Thank goodness their sex lives were not included in this book, in fact the partners were rarely... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mac
Coming to an end...
I've read and enjoyed most of the Skinner series but the last two or three have seemed weaker than their predecessors and having read this one I've already passed it to my local... Read more
Published 21 months ago by L. Mumbray-Williams
Yet another great offering from Quintin Jardine
Quintin Jardine has done it again. A thoroughly enjoyable read which I could not put down.
The story is good as usual, but not sure how much one person even Skinner... Read more
The story is good as usual, but not sure how much one person even Skinner... Read more
Published 21 months ago by History lover
new skinner
Yet another great read from one of UK's under-rated crime writers- others? Stuarts Pawson & Macbride/Hewson/Hurley.
Published 22 months ago by Paul Harding
Quinton Jardine`s "A Rush of Blood"
This book was just as thrilling as his previous Bob Skinner mysteries and it was very difficult to put it down for meals and other essential distractions.
Published 22 months ago by GF Edwards
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