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Take No More (The murder mystery thriller) (James Blake #1) [Kindle Edition]

Seb Kirby , David C Cassidy
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)

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Nothing like a murder to get the blood flowing


When James Blake discovers his wife has been murdered in their London home, he is determined to find her killer. Julia, a conservator - a protector and preserver of fine art - has left him with just two clues: the words help me on her mobile phone and a strange attachment of Michelangelo's Leda and the Swan. 

As the prime suspect of his wife's murder, James flees England and sets out on a trail of deception and danger across the sweeping landscapes of Venice and Florence into a dark underworld of corruption, a trail that will lead him to the killer - and the shocking truth behind the mystery.

Please note! Regret No More, the second in the James Blake thriller series, is out now and is available at the special launch price of $2.99 / £1.99. 

From the reviews of Take No More:

'Memorable characters with murder, organised crime, Italy and art....'

'Kirby has an intimate knowledge of Florence, Venice and all things Italian.... '

'There is much to admire about Seb Kirby's knowledge of the art world and there's plotting and deceit in the criminal underworld to contend with too.'

'The writing gives you the feel of actually being in Italy - you can taste it and smell it..'

'Set mostly in Florence, you will wander the streets with James as he tries to track down the murderer of his wife.'

'Intricate, rich in setting and details....'

'London and Florence were handled very well to add richness to the novel, alongside the author's obvious love and knowledge of the art world'

'Set in Florence, Venice and London, not only is it an artful murder mystery but a lot of the subject matter concerning the old classics and their history is based on fact.'

'I was attracted by the fragile serenity of the image on the front cover.'

'I enjoyed the setting in Italy and I liked the way the murder mystery linked around the main topic.'

'I really liked the main character, James Blake and his fearless pursuit of the truth.'

'I loved the inclusion of a more modern evil .... along with the search for lost classic art and the romantic tale of James Blake, who loved his wife very much...'

'Take great art of the Italian Renaissence, throw in a 21st century crime family reminiscent of the Borgias, a trace of darkness, a lot of murder and you have a good read for a rainy day....'

'Mystery and the arts - a great combo. The art world depiction was fascinating.... Made me want to visit the Louvre again.'




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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 367 KB
  • Print Length: 252 pages
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B004EYUH9C
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #40,303 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully crafted 8 Nov 2011
By Ignite TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Kindle Edition
This is a wonderful novel from a new author and I hope it will be the first of many. The plot moves fast and often surprisingly. There is much to admire about Seb Kirby's knowledge of the art world and there's plotting and deceit in the criminal underworld to contend with too. Seb is a master at writing emotion without overdoing it. He can make you feel the full jolt under the heart from bereavement, the lack of purpose felt by those who experience it, but he is never soppy about it. He can also express utter joy in a way many authors would love to be able to do.

I really enjoyed this book. It's a very satisfying read from an intelligent and talented author. More, please.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific read! 1 July 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a really well written novel by a new author. It reminded me a little of Robert Goddard's novels. Kirby puts the reader right inside the mind of the protagonist as he tries to solve the mystery of his wife's death. Fantastic characters and effortless prose spurred me on to finish the book in one sitting. I can recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good mystery/thriller and look forward to reading more from this author.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A very good thriller 6 May 2012
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I have enjoyed this thriller. It is very well written, there is no sleaze nor cheap sex scenes. A very plausible plot. Good places description and good dialogue. A good read in all.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Thriller
I thoroughly enjoyed this well-written thriller, with its fast-paced suspense and believable characters. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Julie Elizabeth Powell
4.0 out of 5 stars A good thriller
This is a tight, fast thriller, which mainly takes place in Florence. Although terrible, tragic and traumatic events take place, there isn't too much emotional messing about. Read more
Published 2 months ago by SALLYKATE
3.0 out of 5 stars okay......
Yes - this is okay for speedy reading but you can't really get interested in the characters and it is a bit predictable - good for a very dull journey.
Published 2 months ago by Lin
1.0 out of 5 stars Poor quality
Having persevered to complete this book it was poorly edited with more than a few spelling errors. There also appeared to be the odd word at the end of a sentence missing whereby... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jo
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read.
This book had me gripped from the beginning. A well crafted suspense novel with plenty of action to keep the reader's interest, with a believable and likeable hero. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Gillian Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars Out of the ordinary
The opening takes you right in and from that point on you struggle to put it down. A detective type novel written from a different angle. Read more
Published 4 months ago by highkicks
1.0 out of 5 stars Too much filler, not enough substance
This could have been a good book but it was told too hurriedly with too much 'filler' and not enough of the substance of the story to really give it any depth. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rachel
4.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable
An opening to grab you, some interesting characters and locations and a reasonably good storyline. Some liberties taken with the events, but, all in all well, worth reading.
Published 5 months ago by kayarbee
4.0 out of 5 stars e-reader purchase
A very good read for a bargain price, will definitely read this author again. I like the
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Published 5 months ago by J. W. Mcgrann
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This was a well written and plotted book I enjoyed reading.

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