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Harrod-Eagles follows Shadow Play with a complex story that requires step-by-step police investigation. The detectives, especially Slider, come to life through the details of their personal and family lives. Fans of Deborah Crombie's "Duncan Kincaid" and "Gemma James" series will be moved by this carefully constructed tale.
It takes a lot to keep a series not just going but crackling after 18 books, but Harrod-Eagles does just that with this 19th installment of her London-set procedural series starring Det...
In this 17th series installment (after Hard Going), DI Bill Slider is savoring the post-Christmas quiet in his London police station, until a call comes in, alerting the team to the murder of famed daytime TV personality Rowland Egerton...
Harrod-Eagles has neatly updated a typical British procedural and given it 21st-century flair with believable protagonists, a diverse ensemble cast, and contemporary issues. Her knack for making the supporting characters stand out is particularly notable. Additionally, her excellent dialog peppered with sly humor (cleverly titled chapters, e.g., "Driving Miss Crazy") gives it an episodic tone. Readers new to the series can enjoy this 16th entry (after Blood Never Dies) without having to turn to the earlier titles.
Although the carefully detailed plot effectively creates an oppressive atmosphere, the motive behind the crime is a trifle obvious. Still, that should not stop fans of complex British procedurals from enjoying this title.