4.5 rounded up to 5. The score is high because as well as being an interesting plot, we see the personal and professional development of Aldo in a way4.5 rounded up to 5. The score is high because as well as being an interesting plot, we see the personal and professional development of Aldo in a way which promises a new direction for the series from now on. I don’t want to say much more to avoid spoilers but if you’ve enjoyed the series so far, read on! Many thanks to NetGalley for an arc of this book....more
This one was quite thrilling to me in that Kinsey was almost outsmarted against a very cunning adversary. The usual crew are in the background: WilliaThis one was quite thrilling to me in that Kinsey was almost outsmarted against a very cunning adversary. The usual crew are in the background: William, Rosa, Henry and his new love interest. The book also highlights the extreme vulnerability for older people who have no one to protect their interests....more
I must have been in the right mood for this one because I didn’t find it too irritating! In which: Ma M and R get greedy, Ma Makutse shows insecuritieI must have been in the right mood for this one because I didn’t find it too irritating! In which: Ma M and R get greedy, Ma Makutse shows insecurities and Charlie goes to the dentist. Entertaining and soothing read....more
I’m feeling a bit sad that the London era is over…and again with the ridiculous scenarios where the police immediately take Jack’s word on Satanism , I’m feeling a bit sad that the London era is over…and again with the ridiculous scenarios where the police immediately take Jack’s word on Satanism , where journalists give out confidential information and addresses…however I do enjoy the paranormal side of these books: they unnerve me without scaring me!...more
This was another excellent entry in this series. You have to suspend your disbelief a bit at some of the plot line- and actually I don’t mean the supeThis was another excellent entry in this series. You have to suspend your disbelief a bit at some of the plot line- and actually I don’t mean the supernatural elements- things like the police superintendent Chalmers asking Nightingale to get involved in a case and then being suspicious of his involvement in the case…...more
Although there are further Bosch books, this is the last case where his main job role is as part of the LAPD. This was a really great example of a polAlthough there are further Bosch books, this is the last case where his main job role is as part of the LAPD. This was a really great example of a police procedural at its best- solving a cold case 10 years on. Bosch is asked to mentor a young officer who has links to the cold case. An excellent story....more
This was pretty enjoyable! I read the CS Harris series set in Regency England which sets the gold standard in regency historical fiction, so for me toThis was pretty enjoyable! I read the CS Harris series set in Regency England which sets the gold standard in regency historical fiction, so for me to say that is high praise. Hugh, a Bow Street runner and Audrey, wife of the accused made a good team investigating two murders. Audrey has a secret skill of her own which helps to solve the crime (pretty conveniently!). I will probably continue with the series as it was a light and undemanding read....more
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