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One of the features that make Melissa Hill's modern romances stand out in the crowded chick-lit field are the clever and unexpected plot twists in her tales that always give them a distinctly thriller-like edge. With this well-paced out-and-out crime story, featuring an attractive and intelligent new heroine, she's gone the whole way and looks set to find a whole new audience. --Irish Independent
`The novel derives its page-turning quality from the rapid pace of events as the investigation gathers momentum' --Irish Times 26/3
`Reilly Steel is a [...] likeable character, smart but not omnipotent, entirely capable but vulnerable too'
--Irish Times 26/3
'Prepare to be chilled to the bone by this terrifying transatlantic forensic thriller debut from a formidable new talent. If you like Patricia Cornwell or Kathy Reichs you'll love this' --Lovereading
'It is definitely not for the faint hearted and will keep you guessing the whole way through.' --Gloss
`The novel derives its page-turning quality from the rapid pace of events as the investigation gathers momentum' --Irish Times 26/3
`Reilly Steel is a [...] likeable character, smart but not omnipotent, entirely capable but vulnerable too'
--Irish Times 26/3
'Prepare to be chilled to the bone by this terrifying transatlantic forensic thriller debut from a formidable new talent. If you like Patricia Cornwell or Kathy Reichs you'll love this' --Lovereading
'It is definitely not for the faint hearted and will keep you guessing the whole way through.' --Gloss
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'Reilly Steel is a [...] likeable character, smart but not omnipotent, entirely capable but vulnerable too' Irish Times 26/3 'The novel derives its page-turning quality from the rapid pace of events as the investigation gathers momentum' Irish Times 26/3 'CASEY HILL is a marketing dream. Taboo , the debut novel, presses all the commercial buttons: it's a police procedural featuring a feisty young woman, the forensic investigator Reilly Steel, who travels from her native California to the mean streets of Dublin. Here, she finds herself the target of a resourceful serial killer, the tale given a frisson of sexual tension via Reilly's relationship with Garda Detective Chris Delaney. So far, so good, but Casey Hill has more to offer. Casey Hill is the open pseudonym of husband-and-wife writing partnership Kevin and Melissa Hill. Young, attractive and media-friendly, the pair have an unusually strong publishing platform for debutants, given that Melissa Hill is the (self-described) author of eight bestselling chick-lit novels' Irish Times
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I didn't have high hopes actually. Bought the book because of the eyecatching cover but was only when I read the author info at the beginning that I realised it was partly written by a romance author 'trying out her darkside.' However within a chapter or two I'd completely cast these preconceptions aside as I raced through what turned out to be an accomplshed and highly enjoyable thriller. The story is really well put together, the characterisation strong and the forensic investigator Reily Steel has all the makings of a great series character, likeable, tough but feminine and with an intriguing past. Well worth the read and looking forward to more.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Riley Steel is a forensics investigator who has recently moved from California to Ireland to lead the Dublin forensics team and teach them some modern methods.
Her father, who was born in Ireland, had moved back a few years before, and Riley being near him means that she can keep an eye on her bottle-loving father. Something in his past has left him unable to cope with life and Riley herself has problems dealing with it too.
Then a young man and woman are found dead on a bed, and Riley is called in to investigate. This is the beginning of a number of horrific crimes by what's obviously a very sick-minded serial killer. The killer is leaving clues that seem to lead to something. But what exactly?
This is a wonderful debut novel of a husband and wife writer team. I didn't quite connect with Riley, although I was curious as to what could have happened in her past that was still haunting her at night.
However, I really liked Chris Delaney, a policeman who was on the case together with his partner Kennedy. Chris warmed to Riley quickly, while Kennedy was unimpressed by the American forensics expert who was hired to tell the Dubliners how to do their jobs.
Chris was a very nice person, good colleague, and he too had something bothering him, a physical problem but he didn't want to go to the doctor. I hope to read more about it in the sequel.
The story was built up well and although I had some vague ideas about what type of person the serial killer could be, it wasn't until just before Riley and Chris found out, that I realised how matters stood.
The setting, Dublin, made a nice change from other thrillers I've read although I only got a good feel for the location once the story moved to a seaside town nearby.
A fast, compelling read that completely fulfilled my need for a good thriller. A book for anyone that loves mysteries and thrillers.
Her father, who was born in Ireland, had moved back a few years before, and Riley being near him means that she can keep an eye on her bottle-loving father. Something in his past has left him unable to cope with life and Riley herself has problems dealing with it too.
Then a young man and woman are found dead on a bed, and Riley is called in to investigate. This is the beginning of a number of horrific crimes by what's obviously a very sick-minded serial killer. The killer is leaving clues that seem to lead to something. But what exactly?
This is a wonderful debut novel of a husband and wife writer team. I didn't quite connect with Riley, although I was curious as to what could have happened in her past that was still haunting her at night.
However, I really liked Chris Delaney, a policeman who was on the case together with his partner Kennedy. Chris warmed to Riley quickly, while Kennedy was unimpressed by the American forensics expert who was hired to tell the Dubliners how to do their jobs.
Chris was a very nice person, good colleague, and he too had something bothering him, a physical problem but he didn't want to go to the doctor. I hope to read more about it in the sequel.
The story was built up well and although I had some vague ideas about what type of person the serial killer could be, it wasn't until just before Riley and Chris found out, that I realised how matters stood.
The setting, Dublin, made a nice change from other thrillers I've read although I only got a good feel for the location once the story moved to a seaside town nearby.
A fast, compelling read that completely fulfilled my need for a good thriller. A book for anyone that loves mysteries and thrillers.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Reilly Steel is a forensic investigator, she has recently arrived in Ireland from America to help modernise the crime labs but her presence isn't appreciated by some of her colleagues. She is quickly drawn into investigating what initially appears to be a murder/suicide incident but soon Reilly discovers that it is part of a serial killer's rampage. The victims appear to have no connection with one another and all their murders are different. Reilly faces a battle convincing her colleagues that they are dealing with a single killer.
In her private life Steel has a tormented background as is so often the case in crime novels. However, I don't think is necessarily a negative. Various aspects of her childhood are slowly revealed and I think there is still more to come in future books.
As a first book in a series I thought this was well written and put together. I don't think there were any clever twists but thats not always needed. The characters are well rounded and I look forward to seeing whether a relationship between Reilly and Chris will develop, or whether Daniel will reappear again in a future book
In her private life Steel has a tormented background as is so often the case in crime novels. However, I don't think is necessarily a negative. Various aspects of her childhood are slowly revealed and I think there is still more to come in future books.
As a first book in a series I thought this was well written and put together. I don't think there were any clever twists but thats not always needed. The characters are well rounded and I look forward to seeing whether a relationship between Reilly and Chris will develop, or whether Daniel will reappear again in a future book
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Impressed
Curious about this book when I learned it was co-written by one of my favourite women's fiction authors, but after a few pages in Id'd completely forgotten, as it is a true... Read more
Published 5 days ago by Joanna Darwin
Thrilling page turner
Taboo is a thrilling crime novel written as a collaboration between bestselling author Melissa Hill and her husband Kevin. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lisa Redmond
Kept me turning the pages
A good solid read, the forensic clues and Freud mysteries kept me guessing and the fast plot kept me turning the pages and reading into the small hours. Read more
Published 4 months ago by supermax
A new must read author and character
I thought this was a brilliant thriller as I love forensic books and I particularly liked the characters, especially the forensic detective Reilly Steel. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sophie Cassidy
disappointing
too farfetched,too many coincidences and questions left unanswered,the ending was very disappointing and sudden,despite the fact that the rest of the book was a bit too slow
Published 4 months ago by tess
Wow!
Was dying for ages to read this as I love Meilssa Hill's books and I love thrillers! Finally got around to reading it over Christmas and finished it in one day! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jellybelly
Slow and boring
I love a good thriller, fast-paced, good characters, twists and turns, interesting dialogues.. This book had none of the above. Very disappointing. Read more
Published 6 months ago by A. Rutherford
Following the rules
This book is titled Taboo and follows the case of a killer who is leaving grotesque crime scenes all over Dublin. Read more
Published 7 months ago by M. Trevelyan
I have the impression I have read this before
but obviously haven't. It's just the same old plot with the same old set up as in other books by different authors. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Susie N.
Excellent first novel in what I hope will be a long series.
Well plotted believeable characters. Hope this is the start and a long series of future books featuring Reilly Steel and Detectives Chris Delaney and Pete Kennedy.
Published 8 months ago by Ms. K. Murdoch
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