- Hardcover: 400 pages
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster (3 May 2011)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 143915712X
- ISBN-13: 978-1439157121
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.7 x 3.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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"Readers of Patricia Cornwell will very much enjoy this psychological thriller. Jenny Cooper's character is flawed and unflinchingly real. Highly recommended."--"Library Journal" (starred review)
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The third stunning Jenny Cooper novel from the author of The Disappeared
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Severn Vale District Coroner Jenny Cooper is called to a cemetery in Bristol where the naked body of a man has been discovered - the sign of the cross scored into his flesh.
DI Tony Wallace SCO presiding, seems relatively informative, not the usual obstructive Police Officer she has come to expect.
Returning to her office Jenny is confronted with Father Lucas Starr who entreats Jenny to look into the death of an ex-porno star, reborn again, high profile political campaigner, Eve Donaldson for whom Paul Craven has been sentenced for her murder - but did he do? Father Starr begs Jenny to interview Paul Craven herself, convinced that once she meets him she will be certain of his innocence. Jenny decides to order a final post mortem on Eve Donaldson, little knowing that investigating the death will lead her into conflict with influential people who have a lot to lose should she delve too deeply into The Mission Church of God. As she pursues her enquiries she comes up against blank walls, but when she discovers that two other recent deaths, including the man found in the cemetery are also members of the same religious organisation she begins to suspect a link to the death of Eve Donaldson. The odds are stacked against Jenny, as attempts to silence her come from several sources. But Jenny is undeterred as she seeks the truth
Jenny is still seeing Dr Allen for her own problems, and whilst a recent visit to her father who is suffering from dementia has resulted in a startling revelation, she is reluctant to share this information with Dr Allen. All she says is that she is now coping. But she is aware that it is only her medication that is holding her demons at bay - they are still lurking at the margins of her subconscious - waiting in the shadows.
Jenny is formidable on one level, that of a coroner - her questioning and control of the inquest is skilful, but she is fragile on a personal level, looking to fall apart at any moment. She constantly pops pills and it is clear that without pills she cannot function.
A compelling read, as a young woman with personal demons doggedly chips away as she seeks truth and justice. With plenty of court room drama and a satisfying conclusion this books is highly recommended.
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Lizzie Hayes
DI Tony Wallace SCO presiding, seems relatively informative, not the usual obstructive Police Officer she has come to expect.
Returning to her office Jenny is confronted with Father Lucas Starr who entreats Jenny to look into the death of an ex-porno star, reborn again, high profile political campaigner, Eve Donaldson for whom Paul Craven has been sentenced for her murder - but did he do? Father Starr begs Jenny to interview Paul Craven herself, convinced that once she meets him she will be certain of his innocence. Jenny decides to order a final post mortem on Eve Donaldson, little knowing that investigating the death will lead her into conflict with influential people who have a lot to lose should she delve too deeply into The Mission Church of God. As she pursues her enquiries she comes up against blank walls, but when she discovers that two other recent deaths, including the man found in the cemetery are also members of the same religious organisation she begins to suspect a link to the death of Eve Donaldson. The odds are stacked against Jenny, as attempts to silence her come from several sources. But Jenny is undeterred as she seeks the truth
Jenny is still seeing Dr Allen for her own problems, and whilst a recent visit to her father who is suffering from dementia has resulted in a startling revelation, she is reluctant to share this information with Dr Allen. All she says is that she is now coping. But she is aware that it is only her medication that is holding her demons at bay - they are still lurking at the margins of her subconscious - waiting in the shadows.
Jenny is formidable on one level, that of a coroner - her questioning and control of the inquest is skilful, but she is fragile on a personal level, looking to fall apart at any moment. She constantly pops pills and it is clear that without pills she cannot function.
A compelling read, as a young woman with personal demons doggedly chips away as she seeks truth and justice. With plenty of court room drama and a satisfying conclusion this books is highly recommended.
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Lizzie Hayes
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the third of Hall's Jenny Cooper series, and the setup and atmosphere established in the earlier books continues.
Cooper is a Bristol coroner, a woman battling enemies inside and out. Inside, she struggles with her mental health, fighting uneasily laid memories of childhood trauma around he cousin's death with a scary array of pills and drink. She is merciless to herself, and equally merciless to those she believes are trying to obstruct justice. In Cooper, Hall has created a magnificent character for whose very sanity the reader begins to fear. Or perhaps one should fear for her liberty, as she confronts an obstructive and cynical legal establishment which always seems set on burying the truth (and her). It makes for a potent story. The detective who destroys him or her self pursuing justice might be a bit of a cliche, but Hall's coronial setting gives it a surprising degree of freshness and these adventures are never less than absorbing.
In this instalment, Cooper insists on holding an inquest into the death of a former adult film star turned decency campaigner - even though a recently released criminal has been convicted of her murder. As ever, the Establishment has things to hide, and Cooper's enquiry rapidly uncovers a nest of corruption and hypocrisy.
Although there is an unexpected twist in this story, I did feel that perhaps the conspiracy unravelled a bit neatly, compared with the previous two, and that Jenny's allies also appeared one the scene from nowhere and a rather too conveniently. But it's still a rattling good story and I look forward to more.
Cooper is a Bristol coroner, a woman battling enemies inside and out. Inside, she struggles with her mental health, fighting uneasily laid memories of childhood trauma around he cousin's death with a scary array of pills and drink. She is merciless to herself, and equally merciless to those she believes are trying to obstruct justice. In Cooper, Hall has created a magnificent character for whose very sanity the reader begins to fear. Or perhaps one should fear for her liberty, as she confronts an obstructive and cynical legal establishment which always seems set on burying the truth (and her). It makes for a potent story. The detective who destroys him or her self pursuing justice might be a bit of a cliche, but Hall's coronial setting gives it a surprising degree of freshness and these adventures are never less than absorbing.
In this instalment, Cooper insists on holding an inquest into the death of a former adult film star turned decency campaigner - even though a recently released criminal has been convicted of her murder. As ever, the Establishment has things to hide, and Cooper's enquiry rapidly uncovers a nest of corruption and hypocrisy.
Although there is an unexpected twist in this story, I did feel that perhaps the conspiracy unravelled a bit neatly, compared with the previous two, and that Jenny's allies also appeared one the scene from nowhere and a rather too conveniently. But it's still a rattling good story and I look forward to more.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
First Sentence: Jenny was drinking cordial by the stream at the end of her overgrown garden, watching a school of tiny brown trout flick this way and that, quick as lightning.
District Coroner Jenny Cooper is asked by Father Lucus Starr to look into the death of Eve Donaldson, an ex-porn star who professed to be born again and became a crusader against pornography and as a spokesperson for the Mission Church of God. When Jenny discovers two other recent deaths also have links to the church, she becomes more determined to find the truth; even though there are those who do everything they can to prevent it. In her personal life, it seems the blank spot in the memory of her childhood may not remain blank much longer. The question is whether Jenny will be able to deal with what she finds there.
There are definite strengths and weaknesses here. For me, Hall's strength is in writing the inquest scenes. A good courtroom scene, with its questioning and working to find the truth through verbal exchange, can be as gripping and exciting as any chase down a dark alley. Hall writes these scenes very well. I also find it fascinating to learn the way in which a British court of inquiry works and its scope of power and responsibility.
The story itself, seemed a bit cliché. The powerful politicians, the obstructive lawyers and even the missing memories which cause Cooper's dependence on anti-anxiety drugs become a bit worn out. Yes, there was a good twist at the end, but it didn't provide the dramatic "ah, ha" moment one would hope as it seemed a bit convenient. I, for one, am please that the character's "dark secret" has finally been revealed. I should love to see that be the end of that and Jenny grow into a stronger character. But that's just me.
Altogether, it is a good read with some very strong moments. I am actually curious to see where the series goes from here, which is a recommendation in itself.
THE REDEEMED (Legal Mys-Coroner Jenny Cooper-UK-Cont) - Good
Hall, M.R. - 3rd of series
Simon and Shuster, ©2011, US Hardcover - ISBN: 9781439157121
District Coroner Jenny Cooper is asked by Father Lucus Starr to look into the death of Eve Donaldson, an ex-porn star who professed to be born again and became a crusader against pornography and as a spokesperson for the Mission Church of God. When Jenny discovers two other recent deaths also have links to the church, she becomes more determined to find the truth; even though there are those who do everything they can to prevent it. In her personal life, it seems the blank spot in the memory of her childhood may not remain blank much longer. The question is whether Jenny will be able to deal with what she finds there.
There are definite strengths and weaknesses here. For me, Hall's strength is in writing the inquest scenes. A good courtroom scene, with its questioning and working to find the truth through verbal exchange, can be as gripping and exciting as any chase down a dark alley. Hall writes these scenes very well. I also find it fascinating to learn the way in which a British court of inquiry works and its scope of power and responsibility.
The story itself, seemed a bit cliché. The powerful politicians, the obstructive lawyers and even the missing memories which cause Cooper's dependence on anti-anxiety drugs become a bit worn out. Yes, there was a good twist at the end, but it didn't provide the dramatic "ah, ha" moment one would hope as it seemed a bit convenient. I, for one, am please that the character's "dark secret" has finally been revealed. I should love to see that be the end of that and Jenny grow into a stronger character. But that's just me.
Altogether, it is a good read with some very strong moments. I am actually curious to see where the series goes from here, which is a recommendation in itself.
THE REDEEMED (Legal Mys-Coroner Jenny Cooper-UK-Cont) - Good
Hall, M.R. - 3rd of series
Simon and Shuster, ©2011, US Hardcover - ISBN: 9781439157121
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Just not credible
I have worked with many of HM Coroners and have found them to a man(and woman) to be brimming with self confidence and so the haunted and pill popping character of Jenny Cooper... Read more
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Another winner from MR Hall
I've read all MR Hall's coroner series and I love the way the character has developed. Well written all all the characters really well drawn, I can picture them all. Read more
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The Redeemed
a present for my husband so I can not review the contents of the book. It was a good clean looking book perfectly acceptable to give as a present.
Published 4 months ago by chris
Even better than the last
This is the third book in the Jenny Cooper series and is even better than book 2, The Disappeared. I like the way that the crime and conspiracy themes link together, with Cooper... Read more
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Quite redeeming
After my less than enthusiastic review of the two earlier novels, it was always my intention to obtain book 3 and I'm glad I did. Read more
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Thundering good read
As a lawyer engaged in this sort of work I was drawn to this. It is exciting stuff, although the heroine is like no Coroner I have come across. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Dm Fletcher
Okay but dragged on
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