- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Piatkus Books (7 April 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0749935340
- ISBN-13: 978-0749935344
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11.2 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 650,795 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
The Worm in the Bud (DI Tom Mariner)
and over 900,000 other books are available for Amazon Kindle .
Learn more
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Visit the Amazon.co.uk Trade-In Store for more details. |
Product details |
More About the Author
Product Description
Review
'Refreshingly original . . . Mariner is a wonderful character . . . Altogether a very lively read.' (Liza Cody) 'I really couldn't put it down' (Raw Edge Magazine) 'Collett is a wonderful writer, subtle, clever, strong on atmosphere and character. This is a fitting follow-up to her debut and reassures the crime fan that the police procedural is in safe hands. More, please' (Yorkshire Post)
Book Description
The first novel in Chris Collett's gripping Birmingham-set police procedural crime series, featuring Detective Inspector Tom Mariner
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Inside This Book
(Learn More)
Tags Customers Associate with This Product(What's this?)Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
|
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Customer Reviews
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a find!,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Worm in the Bud (D.I. Tom Mariner Crime Series) (Paperback)
One of the great things about the Amazon 'Your recommendations' feature is that it brings to my attention books which I might have otherwise missed - and am I glad that this one was included on my list. It has everything - it's well written, has strong, believable characters and a good plot and, unlike too many of the books which I have read lately, it gets on with the story without a lot of unnecessary waffle to pad it out. If, like me, you are a fan of the current (in my opinion) great British crime writers like Hill, James, Horton, Rankin etc, this is certainly one to add to your list. Chris Collett has produced a winner and I shall look forward to his next books.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good crime fiction,
By
This review is from: The Worm In The Bud: DI Tom Mariner Crime Series: Book 1 (Paperback)
A well worked out piece of crime fiction, also good on the intricacies of caring for an autistic adult: accurate, and nice to see a book where the realities of life shape the plot.
That said, the premise - which I can't describe without giving away the plot - is hardly new, and strains credibility a bit. If you discount this, though, a good read and - other reviews notwithstanding, yes it is a page turner.
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not a page turner!,
By John Bath (County of Essex, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Worm in the Bud (D.I. Tom Mariner Crime Series) (Paperback)
I found this to be one of the most boring "who done its" I have read in years. I am not even sure whether the book was intended to be of that genre or to highlight the stresses and strains and impact on someone's life of looking after a seriously autistic adult. The plot is extremely slow moving and tedious with long sections focusing on Jamie the autistic brother of the murdered journalist. Having got half way through I could face no more of this and gave it up. I certainly won't be looking for any further books by this author who needs to concentrate on what type of book she wishes to write!
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
|
|
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
Look for similar items by subject
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
- I am the Author, and I want to comment on my book.
- I am the Publisher, and I want to comment on this book.
