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Reviews of 'An Urgent Murder'
All the following reviews are taken from the Amazon web site.
I must say I picked the ones I liked the best and they are all rated 5 stars, (the highest rating).
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5.0 out of 5 stars A head-reeling read. Fast-paced and action packed.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 March 2020
An Urgent Murder is a complex detective/thriller written by someone who is extremely knowledgeable about such matters. It takes a while to get into but about fifty pages in and you are absolutely hooked. My husband and I both couldn’t put it down. It reminded me of a British David Baldacci thriller, it’s that good, and an extraordinary first novel. I look forward to reading more by this author.
5.0 out of 5 stars You never know what is about to happen.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 May 2021
I too found the start difficult to follow. In fact I stopped reading it and passed it on to my husband, father-in-law and sister-in-law who really rated it, so I started it again. After rereading the first few chapters I was away. In the end I couldn't put it down. In fact as I got to the end I sat up until 4am in the morning to finish it. So, albeit a chunky book and maybe the start takes some sorting, it all becomes clear and is a brilliant book. I would like to see it made into a TV drama.
5.0 out of 5 stars Really Enjoyable Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 April 2019
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I have really enjoyed reading this book. I found the two strands engrossing in their own ways, and the author cleverly and neatly links it all together by the end. From the start I was hooked and wanted to know what happened to George, and what a journey the reader goes on to get the answers! And in spite of a very murderous plot I found myself laughing a lot too. A really entertaining book.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 December 2018
There is a lot going on at the start of this lengthy book. It begins with the 2011 murder of an elderly man, the 1941 meeting of two men and a child on a train bombed by the Germans, the movements of an elite force in 1986 Angola and then the 2010 discussion to replace a corrupt police commissioner. All these events appear to be unconnected and almost put me off reading the rest of the book as it took more than a dozen chapters for anything to make start to make sense. However I was very glad I continued as it turned out to be an excellent choice. The investigation into the murder of 91 year old George Armstrong is scaled down after a suitable suspect is charged but a small team is retained to check up on any loose ends. Alison Daines, a young seconded uniformed constable, and experienced detective John Whiles are part of this team and begin to work well together. This forms the police procedural side of thee story but there is also a thriller plot of police corruption and gun-toting gangster like criminals going on alongside. The book is full of wonderful colourful characters, my favourite being John who appears also to have a foot in the murkier world of national security and protection. It's difficult to go into much more detail without giving away spoilers but the descriptions of the gadgetry involved were great and simple to understand and I loved the way everything came together in the end. Highly recommended and I hope there will be more to come from this author.
5.0 out of 5 stars Grips you till the end
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 October 2018
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Best read for some time. A suitably intricate story or more accurately two stories in one. Almost unable to be put down once into the story. Great escapist reading.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 December 2018
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It took a bit of concentration at first but was well worth staying with and after a short time I couldn’t put it down. Loved the characters of Simon and John. Would love to read a sequel.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 December 2018
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I loved this book from start to finish, the two storylines kept me hooked and at times I couldn't put it down.
The characters are believable and easy to relate to, giving amazing insight into what happens in a world we don’t know.
So pleased to have discovered this gem from Alex Winchester and can't wait to read his next book and would recommend to everyone.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic from start to finish.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 August 2019
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Great read. Couldn’t put the book down. Good story line and written with knowledge about being a Detective.
5.0 out of 5 stars Crime thriller
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 November 2018
Excellent read, thriller at its best, particularly liked the concept of two stories running at the same time. Looking forward to the next one.
Great read, could not put it down.
The Flyer was produced by the publishers, 'Troubador' , when the book was launched in October 2018.