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"The fourth of Wilkinson's crime novels to feature the psychologically wounded but tenacious Detective Sergeant Jessica Daniel confirms the heroine as one of the new stars of the northern British police procedural. DCI Banks, not to mention Scott and Bailey, had best look out. Daniel's stories also have more than a touch of the unforgettably downbeat, ever resilient Jack Frost. Wilkinson's first Daniel story, Locked In, was self-published and rapidly became a conventional bestseller. He has blossomed since. . .Wilkinson's story spreads like a pool of blood, showing his growing confidence, and as it does so, so his talent becomes ever more obvious."
--Daily Mail
--Daily Mail
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Detective Sergeant Jessica Daniel is first on the scene as a stolen car crashes on a misty, wet Manchester morning. The driver is dead, but the biggest shock awaits her when she discovers the body of a child wrapped in plastic in the boot of the car. As Jessica struggles to discover the identity of the driver, a thin trail leads her first to a set of clothes buried in the woods and then to a list of children’s names abandoned in an allotment shed. With the winter chill setting in and parents looking for answers, Jessica must find out who has been watching local children, and how this connects to a case that has been unsolved for 14 years.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It's a atand alone great crime story, but if you havent read any of Kerry Wilkinson's 'DS Jessica Daniel' series, i would recommend that you read them in order, 'locked In', 'Vigilante' and ' The Woman in Black' They are all fantastic stories, involving DS Jessica Daniel, as she picks her way through realistic serious crime's, in her own particular way, a down to earth detective, with all the baggage that comes with the job.
I was fortunate to win an advance copy in a competition, so from a privledged point of view, i found , Jessica's latest adventure 'Think of the Children' a real page turner, as she delves further and deeper into each of the investigations, as it twists and turns, often making the reader believe one point of view, whilst masking the real hidden truth.
Jessica's character, is no picture book, cleaner than clean type police officer, she says what she wants to say, rather than what her superiors want to hear.
Kerry tackles the crimes of child murder and missing children, in a very accurate and yet human way, a subject that raises the hairs on the necks of almost everyone, and scares the life out of everybody that has children.
A cracking story.
I read the book in just one session, and to be honest, should have stretched it out a 'wee' bit, any reader that likes good stories will know the feeling, i just could'nt put it down.
I was fortunate to win an advance copy in a competition, so from a privledged point of view, i found , Jessica's latest adventure 'Think of the Children' a real page turner, as she delves further and deeper into each of the investigations, as it twists and turns, often making the reader believe one point of view, whilst masking the real hidden truth.
Jessica's character, is no picture book, cleaner than clean type police officer, she says what she wants to say, rather than what her superiors want to hear.
Kerry tackles the crimes of child murder and missing children, in a very accurate and yet human way, a subject that raises the hairs on the necks of almost everyone, and scares the life out of everybody that has children.
A cracking story.
I read the book in just one session, and to be honest, should have stretched it out a 'wee' bit, any reader that likes good stories will know the feeling, i just could'nt put it down.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
this is the 4th book to the quality jessica daniel series.
each in their own right brilliant, the fact i got the first book for around 30p on my kindle and read it on the off chance it might be good lead me to this fantastic author (thank you very much amazon for your kindle skills!)
the book is a great story from start to finish, follows the back drop of the characters through each book effortlessly and it feels like you were never away. great plot and the way kerry makes jessica so northern english for me being northern to really funny and realistic making this book very easy to relate and feel warm too.
simple example in the book where she mentions when you become an adult you change sauces for your butty, tomato and brown sauce - so true and a classic part of the book that had me laughing for ages.
all in all i suggest everyone read this book its amazing as the rest! well worth 5 stars.
if any other reason buy this book because this author is a true gent, i won this book in a competition on facebook and although im currently serving in afghanistan he still sent it with a personal message. kerry = legend, thank you so much, i cant wait for this to become a larger series.
brilliant book/author
each in their own right brilliant, the fact i got the first book for around 30p on my kindle and read it on the off chance it might be good lead me to this fantastic author (thank you very much amazon for your kindle skills!)
the book is a great story from start to finish, follows the back drop of the characters through each book effortlessly and it feels like you were never away. great plot and the way kerry makes jessica so northern english for me being northern to really funny and realistic making this book very easy to relate and feel warm too.
simple example in the book where she mentions when you become an adult you change sauces for your butty, tomato and brown sauce - so true and a classic part of the book that had me laughing for ages.
all in all i suggest everyone read this book its amazing as the rest! well worth 5 stars.
if any other reason buy this book because this author is a true gent, i won this book in a competition on facebook and although im currently serving in afghanistan he still sent it with a personal message. kerry = legend, thank you so much, i cant wait for this to become a larger series.
brilliant book/author
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Andrew King
Format:Paperback
Well I won an advanced copy so read the book several weeks ago.
It might not be the best book in the series, for me that was "Locked In" (book 1), but certainly a very good read and for those who know Manchester you are lead through the area very well. On first read I felt the premise of the story a little far fetched, but on reflection I have seen news items even more unusual, so perhaps I was wrong.
The plot unfolds nicely, with some blind allies and twists for Jessica to go through. You also get to meet Jessica much more than the other books which was a delight. It is a little difficult for me to judge for sure, but I think this book will stand on its own, so no need to read the previous three in the series. Don't miss out and start from book 1 - "Locked In".
I stumbled upon Kerry Wilkinson books by accident, bored in a hotel and forgot my eBook, but had Kindle on my phone and voila I am hooked and eagerly waiting the next instalment.
It might not be the best book in the series, for me that was "Locked In" (book 1), but certainly a very good read and for those who know Manchester you are lead through the area very well. On first read I felt the premise of the story a little far fetched, but on reflection I have seen news items even more unusual, so perhaps I was wrong.
The plot unfolds nicely, with some blind allies and twists for Jessica to go through. You also get to meet Jessica much more than the other books which was a delight. It is a little difficult for me to judge for sure, but I think this book will stand on its own, so no need to read the previous three in the series. Don't miss out and start from book 1 - "Locked In".
I stumbled upon Kerry Wilkinson books by accident, bored in a hotel and forgot my eBook, but had Kindle on my phone and voila I am hooked and eagerly waiting the next instalment.
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Not too bad
I'd read the other's in the JD series, they are good reads that flow nicely and character development grows throughout
Not sure with this installment, maybe it's me, am... Read more
Not sure with this installment, maybe it's me, am... Read more
Published 8 hours ago by Mr. Kieran D. Omelia
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Brilliant
I think out of all the police crime books I have read that Jessica Daniel is my favourite. Can't wait for the next one to be released
Published 12 hours ago by Chris
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Dedicated Mystery
This is an interesting new UK police procedural/thriller taking place in Manchester. Detective Sargeant Jessica Daniel seems to be the star of her squad. Read more
Published 1 day ago by prisrob
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could not put down
As a fan of the Jessica daniels series, I was always going to buy this book, but it certainly did not disappoint, fantastic, gripping storyline, that keeps you guessing all along. Read more
Published 1 day ago by clairesdog
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DS Jess Daniel Keeps Going Strong
The fourth novel (fifth if you include the playful short story "As If By Magic (A Jessica Daniel Kindle Exclusive)", which slots between the 2nd and 3rd novels) and I think this... Read more
Published 4 days ago by S. Porter
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A really good listen
This is the third Kerry Wilkinson audio book that I have had.
They are a little formulaic - 5 discs, then a breakthrough (or thereabouts).... Read more
They are a little formulaic - 5 discs, then a breakthrough (or thereabouts).... Read more
Published 4 days ago by isis 1958
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
Love thesekerry Wilkinson books. Some of the best I have bread fort a long time. Cannot wait for the next one.
Published 4 days ago by Mrs Margeurita Robinson
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A female Roy Grace
I stumbled across this when trawling for something new to read. Loved it! Jessica is my new favourite book cop!
Published 4 days ago by Elaine Rumfitt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loving this series of books - even if it frustrates me in places!
Another very enjoyable book in the Jessica Daniels series, this one is the fourth in the series. Whilst it could be read (or heard) as a stand alone book without too many problems,... Read more
Published 6 days ago by E. Heckingbottom
4.0 out of 5 stars
Another excellent Jessica Daniel mystery on cd
Think Of The Children is the 4th DS Jessica Daniel novel written by Kerry Wilkinson. This is the unabridged (unedited) audiobook of the novel and runs for 8 hour 40 mins over 8... Read more
Published 6 days ago by David
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