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'Hall shows with aplomb that a coroner is just as able to become a detective (and, in this case, advance into the world of spooks) as the forensic pathologists of Patricia Cornwell and Kathy Reichs.' --Sunday Times 'Culture' Magazine
'Gripping investigation in to the disappearance of two British students' --Woman and Home
'The Disappeared is a hypnotic piece of work' --The Independent
'Gripping investigation in to the disappearance of two British students' --Woman and Home
'The Disappeared is a hypnotic piece of work' --The Independent
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The second thrilling installment in the Coroner Jenny Cooper series
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the second installment of M.R. Hall's 'Jenny Cooper Series'. If you read the last novel, The Coronor, then you know already what a cracking read you are in for. This story is all about a young British student Nazim Jamal, who disappeared along with another student seven years earlier. Mrs Jamal, the mother of Nazim, wants an inquest to be held into the circumstances surrounding her son's 'presumed' death, as she does not believe the police when they say the students were under surveillance and left the country to train with other extremists.
I am a voracious reader and am always reading, and I have to say that this is one of the very few novels that have actually left me stunned. A couple of incidents I did not see coming and was shocked when I read them, it certainly made me want to continue to read more of M. R. Hall's novels and to know that I could not second-guess what was coming next.
In my view a cracking read.
I am a voracious reader and am always reading, and I have to say that this is one of the very few novels that have actually left me stunned. A couple of incidents I did not see coming and was shocked when I read them, it certainly made me want to continue to read more of M. R. Hall's novels and to know that I could not second-guess what was coming next.
In my view a cracking read.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I loved The Coroner, I loved The Disappeared and I can't wait to get my hands on The Redeemed. This is an addictive series of books already, tailor-made for television.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I read the first one in this series - The Coroner (Jenny Cooper 1) - when it was first published and found it gripping reading. This second book is equally enthralling. Jenny Cooper, Coroner, is asked to look into the disappearance, and possible death of a young Asian student. His grieving mother fears he is dead but hopes he is still alive. Jenny, because she is a Coroner, can only investigate a death. When she starts to make tentative enquiries she finds many obstacles put in her way and many people suggest she should leave well alone as there are things she does not understand.
But Jenny is obstinate and opposition is likely to make her more determined to investigate the disappearance of the young man and his friend. She has her own demons to conquer as well with her anxiety and panic attacks which are never far from the surface in spite of her medication. This is the aspect of the book which I find slightly irritating and it is the reason why I have given it four stars rather than five.
The writing is good and the tension is maintained throughout. There are many interesting characters and sub plots but I find the main character's mental state detracts from, instead of heightening the tension. It is clear there is something which is causing her mental problems and I really want to know what it is but it is always hinted at and never revealed - at least so far. Others may find this aspect of the story adds to the tension but as I say I don't find it does so. I shall be reading the third book in the series as I enjoy the plots and the insight into a Coroner's work is fascinating. The third book is The Redeemed (Jenny Cooper 3)
But Jenny is obstinate and opposition is likely to make her more determined to investigate the disappearance of the young man and his friend. She has her own demons to conquer as well with her anxiety and panic attacks which are never far from the surface in spite of her medication. This is the aspect of the book which I find slightly irritating and it is the reason why I have given it four stars rather than five.
The writing is good and the tension is maintained throughout. There are many interesting characters and sub plots but I find the main character's mental state detracts from, instead of heightening the tension. It is clear there is something which is causing her mental problems and I really want to know what it is but it is always hinted at and never revealed - at least so far. Others may find this aspect of the story adds to the tension but as I say I don't find it does so. I shall be reading the third book in the series as I enjoy the plots and the insight into a Coroner's work is fascinating. The third book is The Redeemed (Jenny Cooper 3)
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Coroner Investigates again
I enjoyed The Coroner (Jenny Cooper 1) by M. R. Hall so was pleased to see that there were more in the series. Read more
Published 1 day ago by C. Bannister
Getting Better
Hall has improved enormously since his first book. He is persisting, unfortunately, in making his coroner do all sorts of things that no coroner would ever do. Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. E. Utley
Crime Originsl
I have loved this series. He's created a true original character in Jenny, she's flawed and prickly but brilliant. Much recommended for any crime thriller fans.
Published 2 months ago by Seapoole
The Disappeared
I had read the first book The Coroner, which I enjoyed immensely. The second book wasn't quite as punchy as the first, although it did make good reading. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jennie Wren
Gripping
This Jenny Cooper story develops her character and takes the reader even further into her psyche. What from her past is her subconscious trying to hide from? Read more
Published 4 months ago by DMA45
OK, could be better
Alas, though this book should be a great read (if the blurb was anything to go by) it was actually quite dull. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sara Bookworm
Enjoyable, but drop the "The" ...
A ripping good yarn, with some strands that seem more credible (the civil service mentality) than others (state sponsored assassination), and one question which I recall exercised... Read more
Published 5 months ago by M. R. J. Murphy
A well-written exciting page-turner...highly recommended
I am delighted that I recently picked up the follow-up to MR Hall's best-selling debut 'The Coroner'. Read more
Published 5 months ago by designer female
eventually I found this book quite interesting !!
Eventually I found this book quite interesting, although initially I had been thinking perhaps I should reconsider my approach to buying books, and read the first page or so before... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Aberter
disappointing
Having read Hall's first book I considered it refreshing to have a storyline involving the work of a Coronor in the UK since there are many USA books on a similar line eg Patricia... Read more
Published 10 months ago by D. B. Prentice
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