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Hazel (2934 KP) rated Devil's Chimney (Detective Rutherford Barnes #1) in Books

Dec 18, 2022  
Devil's Chimney (Detective Rutherford Barnes #1)
Devil's Chimney (Detective Rutherford Barnes #1)
Adam Lyndon | 2022 | Crime, Thriller
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
A new series and author for me and one I enjoyed and look forward to reading more of in the future.

With a gritty plot and excellent and well developed characters, this is a great addition to the police procedural genre. The pace is a little steady to begin with and it took me a while to get into it, but it certainly ramps up to what is a tense and very satisfying finish.

Thanks go to Joffe Books and NetGalley for enabling me to read and share my thoughts of Devil's Chimney.
  
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Erika (17788 KP) rated Head On (Lock In #2) in Books

Apr 26, 2019  
Head On (Lock In #2)
Head On (Lock In #2)
John Scalzi | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy
9
9.0 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
This novel is the 2nd in the 'Lock In' series, though you could have read it without reading the first and not get too lost. This novel picks up a year after the last novel. Chris is at a Hilketa game, which is a sport where Threeps get their heads ripped off, and witnesses a player's death. Chris and his partner, Vann, get involved immediately and work the case on his death. Like the first, it's a police procedural with the smattering of sci-fi. I really enjoyed this one, and hope there's a next book.
  
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Crystal (148 KP) rated Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Season 1 in TV

Jun 10, 2018 (Updated Jun 10, 2018)  
Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Season 1
Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Season 1
2013 | Comedy
10
8.9 (14 Ratings)
TV Season Rating
Laugh out loud funny (0 more)
May find your self repeating dumb catchphrases like "smort" and "bingpot" (0 more)
Listen. This show is hilarious. I have never laughed so much. Andy Samberg's character Jake, doesn't know how to be serious without making a dumb comment or making up words. I have never related to a character so much. This is not a typical cop show. If you want to watch a cop procedural stick with Law & Order. If you have been scrolling passed it on Hulu and not sure about watching it or not. Do it! I binged this season in like 2 days.
  
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Eleanor (1463 KP) rated Perfect Remains: A Gripping Thriller That Will Leave You Breathless in Books

May 10, 2020  
Perfect Remains: A Gripping Thriller That Will Leave You Breathless
Perfect Remains: A Gripping Thriller That Will Leave You Breathless
Helen Fields | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
7
7.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Think this book may have fallen victim to the too much hype before I read it syndrome, I kept hearing what a great procedural this was but as solid as it was it didn't blow my socks off.

Unusually, with a police procedure, I liked the main characters but found the actual story/case somewhat lacking. With a bit too much showing behind the curtain, I didn't find the investigation into the gruesome crime all that fascinating. The interesting side case was wrapped up too early and I'm just left hoping our intrepid French/Scottish investigator will have a better outing next time.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2200 KP) rated A Stolen Child in Books

Jun 21, 2023  
A Stolen Child
A Stolen Child
Sarah Stewart Taylor | 2023 | Mystery
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Murder and Kidnapping
Maggie D’arcy has completed her training and has officially joined the Garda in Ireland. While she waits for an opportunity to be promoted to detective, she is on patrol and is called to the scene of a murder. Not only does Maggie recognize it as an address she had been to a few days before after a domestic disturbance call, she also realizes that the victim had a toddler who is now missing. On loan to the detectives for this case, can Maggie find the child in time? Will her knowledge of the neighborhood help?

Maggie has been on quite a journey in this series, and it’s nice to see this natural step in her career. The plot starts strongly. While it does get a little uneven in the middle, things pick up when we get to several logical twists at the climax. I liked how Maggie’s knowledge of the neighborhood where the crime took place played an important part of the plot. The suspects come to life, and it is nice to see Maggie’s relationships grown, both personally and professionally. As a police procedural, this is a bit darker than the cozies I typically read, but as long as you know that going in, you’ll be fine. If you are looking for a solid police procedural set in Ireland, you’ll be glad you picked up this book.