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alapage's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to the audio version and I really didn’t like the accents. I spent more time being irritated by them than enjoying the story.
lindylou59's review against another edition
3.0
Hard to get into but once I did, it was a great mystery with many twists and turns. I enjoyed it and by the middle didn't want to but it down.
helenfrench's review against another edition
4.0
This is a pretty solid police procedural from Nick Louth. I believe it's the second in a series but it worked on its own for me.
An architect with no obvious enemies is shot down in his office. No one knows where the shooter could've been to hit him. At the same time, a young family with two adopted children is being terrorised and they can't seem to get the police interested. Then a body washes up on the shore... The only link between them all is Albania.
And so DCI Craig Gillard treks around the UK and then Albania investigating blood feuds, family links, and how on earth that architect was shot at his desk without anyone seeing on the street outside.
I found the beginning quite dense and hard to get into, but when I persevered the story pulled me along. The author covers a lot of minutiae of the character's lives - going so far practically giving readers a recipe when Gillard is cooking - and there's a lot of throwaway humour in it too. I liked it, but it may not be everyone's cup of tea.
Merged review:
This is a pretty solid police procedural from Nick Louth. I believe it's the second in a series but it worked on its own for me.
An architect with no obvious enemies is shot down in his office. No one knows where the shooter could've been to hit him. At the same time, a young family with two adopted children is being terrorised and they can't seem to get the police interested. Then a body washes up on the shore... The only link between them all is Albania.
And so DCI Craig Gillard treks around the UK and then Albania investigating blood feuds, family links, and how on earth that architect was shot at his desk without anyone seeing on the street outside.
I found the beginning quite dense and hard to get into, but when I persevered the story pulled me along. The author covers a lot of minutiae of the character's lives - going so far practically giving readers a recipe when Gillard is cooking - and there's a lot of throwaway humour in it too. I liked it, but it may not be everyone's cup of tea.
An architect with no obvious enemies is shot down in his office. No one knows where the shooter could've been to hit him. At the same time, a young family with two adopted children is being terrorised and they can't seem to get the police interested. Then a body washes up on the shore... The only link between them all is Albania.
And so DCI Craig Gillard treks around the UK and then Albania investigating blood feuds, family links, and how on earth that architect was shot at his desk without anyone seeing on the street outside.
I found the beginning quite dense and hard to get into, but when I persevered the story pulled me along. The author covers a lot of minutiae of the character's lives - going so far practically giving readers a recipe when Gillard is cooking - and there's a lot of throwaway humour in it too. I liked it, but it may not be everyone's cup of tea.
Merged review:
This is a pretty solid police procedural from Nick Louth. I believe it's the second in a series but it worked on its own for me.
An architect with no obvious enemies is shot down in his office. No one knows where the shooter could've been to hit him. At the same time, a young family with two adopted children is being terrorised and they can't seem to get the police interested. Then a body washes up on the shore... The only link between them all is Albania.
And so DCI Craig Gillard treks around the UK and then Albania investigating blood feuds, family links, and how on earth that architect was shot at his desk without anyone seeing on the street outside.
I found the beginning quite dense and hard to get into, but when I persevered the story pulled me along. The author covers a lot of minutiae of the character's lives - going so far practically giving readers a recipe when Gillard is cooking - and there's a lot of throwaway humour in it too. I liked it, but it may not be everyone's cup of tea.
elliroc's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
maureen72's review against another edition
5.0
Enjoyed this, the 2nd book in the DCI Craig Gillard series. Quite a bit of the book is set in Albania, which was interesting to read about. The murder of 2 men in the UK has tentacles leading Craig to Albania. Their law enforcement, in the book, is so different to the UK with the mafia influencing the actions and reactions. Really enjoyed it.
coffeecurls's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars from Me
I'll start by saying I haven't read the first book, which may mean I don't have the full grasp of the characters and their history. I'm hovering around the 3.5 stars and I know this book has had a lot of 5 star reviews so I would imagine it is enhanced by reading the previous book and for me it certainly had gripping and unputdownable sections.
The Body on the Shore seemingly follows a few different case including that of a young, successful architect who is murdered while sat at his desk at work. A lot of focus is given to a bus full of school girls as the police attempt to establish the logistics - this felt like quite a big part of the story which I didn't feel added much. The dead man has an interesting past and suspicion soon falls on another employee.
A parallel story involves a well-to-do (almost too good to be true) family who reside in a manor house in Surrey with their two adopted Albanian children. The mother starts to experience some unusual and disturbing events; a trespasser, graffiti and hanging effigy in their gardens. The mother Sophie initially is taken for a time-waster and there follows a quite comical episode with her neighbour before things take a dark enough turn for DCI Craig Gillard to becomes involved as links start to be made to the murder of the architect.
In an almost surreal turn of events, DCI Craig Gillard heads to Albania where he buddies with an Albanian counterpart and seemingly dices with death on a daily basis getting frighteningly close to the heads of the Albanian mafia. If you put the plausibility to one side this part of the book is really quite fascinating and a very interesting storyline emerges.
I would definitely read another Nick Louth book and hope my review won't put anyone off as all those 5 star reviewers can't be wrong! But for me there were a few slow areas which is why I've gone with 3.5.
Synopsis: A killer is at work in the supposedly-safe commuter belt. DCI Gillard needs answers, fast...
Promising architect Peter Young is shot dead at his desk. DCI Craig Gillard is quickly on the scene, looking at what appears to be a brutal and highly professional hit: two bullets, fired with ice-cold calm.
Gillard knows that the most crucial question in solving the crime is one word: Why? Two weeks later, on the Lincolnshire coast, another body is found on a windswept beach. In this case there is no identity for the young man, just a curious brand burned into his neck….
As the mystery deepens Gillard is plunged into a case without answers, finding himself up against dark forces, people who believe in only two things: blood and a warped code of honour. This time lives are on the line, children's lives - and his own.
Written at breakneck pace with a jaw-dropping twist you won’t see coming, the suspense-filled second DCI Gillard crime thriller is perfect for fans of Robert Bryndza, Patricia Gibney and Faith Martin.
Merged review:
3.5 Stars from Me
I'll start by saying I haven't read the first book, which may mean I don't have the full grasp of the characters and their history. I'm hovering around the 3.5 stars and I know this book has had a lot of 5 star reviews so I would imagine it is enhanced by reading the previous book and for me it certainly had gripping and unputdownable sections.
The Body on the Shore seemingly follows a few different case including that of a young, successful architect who is murdered while sat at his desk at work. A lot of focus is given to a bus full of school girls as the police attempt to establish the logistics - this felt like quite a big part of the story which I didn't feel added much. The dead man has an interesting past and suspicion soon falls on another employee.
A parallel story involves a well-to-do (almost too good to be true) family who reside in a manor house in Surrey with their two adopted Albanian children. The mother starts to experience some unusual and disturbing events; a trespasser, graffiti and hanging effigy in their gardens. The mother Sophie initially is taken for a time-waster and there follows a quite comical episode with her neighbour before things take a dark enough turn for DCI Craig Gillard to becomes involved as links start to be made to the murder of the architect.
In an almost surreal turn of events, DCI Craig Gillard heads to Albania where he buddies with an Albanian counterpart and seemingly dices with death on a daily basis getting frighteningly close to the heads of the Albanian mafia. If you put the plausibility to one side this part of the book is really quite fascinating and a very interesting storyline emerges.
I would definitely read another Nick Louth book and hope my review won't put anyone off as all those 5 star reviewers can't be wrong! But for me there were a few slow areas which is why I've gone with 3.5.
Synopsis: A killer is at work in the supposedly-safe commuter belt. DCI Gillard needs answers, fast...
Promising architect Peter Young is shot dead at his desk. DCI Craig Gillard is quickly on the scene, looking at what appears to be a brutal and highly professional hit: two bullets, fired with ice-cold calm.
Gillard knows that the most crucial question in solving the crime is one word: Why? Two weeks later, on the Lincolnshire coast, another body is found on a windswept beach. In this case there is no identity for the young man, just a curious brand burned into his neck….
As the mystery deepens Gillard is plunged into a case without answers, finding himself up against dark forces, people who believe in only two things: blood and a warped code of honour. This time lives are on the line, children's lives - and his own.
Written at breakneck pace with a jaw-dropping twist you won’t see coming, the suspense-filled second DCI Gillard crime thriller is perfect for fans of Robert Bryndza, Patricia Gibney and Faith Martin.
I'll start by saying I haven't read the first book, which may mean I don't have the full grasp of the characters and their history. I'm hovering around the 3.5 stars and I know this book has had a lot of 5 star reviews so I would imagine it is enhanced by reading the previous book and for me it certainly had gripping and unputdownable sections.
The Body on the Shore seemingly follows a few different case including that of a young, successful architect who is murdered while sat at his desk at work. A lot of focus is given to a bus full of school girls as the police attempt to establish the logistics - this felt like quite a big part of the story which I didn't feel added much. The dead man has an interesting past and suspicion soon falls on another employee.
A parallel story involves a well-to-do (almost too good to be true) family who reside in a manor house in Surrey with their two adopted Albanian children. The mother starts to experience some unusual and disturbing events; a trespasser, graffiti and hanging effigy in their gardens. The mother Sophie initially is taken for a time-waster and there follows a quite comical episode with her neighbour before things take a dark enough turn for DCI Craig Gillard to becomes involved as links start to be made to the murder of the architect.
In an almost surreal turn of events, DCI Craig Gillard heads to Albania where he buddies with an Albanian counterpart and seemingly dices with death on a daily basis getting frighteningly close to the heads of the Albanian mafia. If you put the plausibility to one side this part of the book is really quite fascinating and a very interesting storyline emerges.
I would definitely read another Nick Louth book and hope my review won't put anyone off as all those 5 star reviewers can't be wrong! But for me there were a few slow areas which is why I've gone with 3.5.
Synopsis: A killer is at work in the supposedly-safe commuter belt. DCI Gillard needs answers, fast...
Promising architect Peter Young is shot dead at his desk. DCI Craig Gillard is quickly on the scene, looking at what appears to be a brutal and highly professional hit: two bullets, fired with ice-cold calm.
Gillard knows that the most crucial question in solving the crime is one word: Why? Two weeks later, on the Lincolnshire coast, another body is found on a windswept beach. In this case there is no identity for the young man, just a curious brand burned into his neck….
As the mystery deepens Gillard is plunged into a case without answers, finding himself up against dark forces, people who believe in only two things: blood and a warped code of honour. This time lives are on the line, children's lives - and his own.
Written at breakneck pace with a jaw-dropping twist you won’t see coming, the suspense-filled second DCI Gillard crime thriller is perfect for fans of Robert Bryndza, Patricia Gibney and Faith Martin.
Merged review:
3.5 Stars from Me
I'll start by saying I haven't read the first book, which may mean I don't have the full grasp of the characters and their history. I'm hovering around the 3.5 stars and I know this book has had a lot of 5 star reviews so I would imagine it is enhanced by reading the previous book and for me it certainly had gripping and unputdownable sections.
The Body on the Shore seemingly follows a few different case including that of a young, successful architect who is murdered while sat at his desk at work. A lot of focus is given to a bus full of school girls as the police attempt to establish the logistics - this felt like quite a big part of the story which I didn't feel added much. The dead man has an interesting past and suspicion soon falls on another employee.
A parallel story involves a well-to-do (almost too good to be true) family who reside in a manor house in Surrey with their two adopted Albanian children. The mother starts to experience some unusual and disturbing events; a trespasser, graffiti and hanging effigy in their gardens. The mother Sophie initially is taken for a time-waster and there follows a quite comical episode with her neighbour before things take a dark enough turn for DCI Craig Gillard to becomes involved as links start to be made to the murder of the architect.
In an almost surreal turn of events, DCI Craig Gillard heads to Albania where he buddies with an Albanian counterpart and seemingly dices with death on a daily basis getting frighteningly close to the heads of the Albanian mafia. If you put the plausibility to one side this part of the book is really quite fascinating and a very interesting storyline emerges.
I would definitely read another Nick Louth book and hope my review won't put anyone off as all those 5 star reviewers can't be wrong! But for me there were a few slow areas which is why I've gone with 3.5.
Synopsis: A killer is at work in the supposedly-safe commuter belt. DCI Gillard needs answers, fast...
Promising architect Peter Young is shot dead at his desk. DCI Craig Gillard is quickly on the scene, looking at what appears to be a brutal and highly professional hit: two bullets, fired with ice-cold calm.
Gillard knows that the most crucial question in solving the crime is one word: Why? Two weeks later, on the Lincolnshire coast, another body is found on a windswept beach. In this case there is no identity for the young man, just a curious brand burned into his neck….
As the mystery deepens Gillard is plunged into a case without answers, finding himself up against dark forces, people who believe in only two things: blood and a warped code of honour. This time lives are on the line, children's lives - and his own.
Written at breakneck pace with a jaw-dropping twist you won’t see coming, the suspense-filled second DCI Gillard crime thriller is perfect for fans of Robert Bryndza, Patricia Gibney and Faith Martin.
skynet666's review against another edition
3.0
As with many listeners, I found the the narrator’s change in the way he portrayed the characters (especially Craig) distracting and annoying. There were parts to the story that were very engaging, such as when they traveled to Albania, but all round it wasn’t as good as the first in the series.