Friday 21 June 2019

The Death of Jessica Ripley by Andrew Barrett (CSI Eddie Collins #5)


Synopsis:

Jessica Ripley didn’t kill her ex-husband. But everyone thinks she did. After serving twelve years for his murder, it’s time to get her own back on those who put her inside.
During those twelve years, Jessy’s son, Michael, has turned against her. Whatever mercy Jessy had for her intended victims, has gone.
CSI Eddie Collins is having a hard time watching his father enjoying life. He’s also having it tough in the form of two new recruits to his office. One is off his tree on drugs and the other wants his job.
And then the murders begin.
Can Eddie trust the evidence, or is someone out to get even?
Review:

Another cracking, gritty novel from Andrew Barrett, which most certainly did not disappoint. Andrew has the perfect knowledge and skill to engage reader in his story and he doesn’t let them go until the very last page.

Eddie Collins is a marmite character – you either love him or hate him. I love him, he says what he thinks, he’s rude and ruthless and he gets the job done. Those closest to him are loyal because they know what a good CSI he is. He’s also very funny. Just the sort of sarcastic person I like. Eddie also hates strangers, which doesn’t help when he’s forced to accept two new recruits into his team. He doesn’t trust either and for good reasons as it turns out. Eddie knows something fishy is going on and it doesn’t take long for things to take turn for the worse for him, once again.

And then we have the fab character of wronged mother Jessica, who has just been released from a 12 year sentence for a murder she didn’t commit. In that time, her son got estranged from her and is fighting against accepting any knowledge of his biological mum. And so Jessica is lonely, devastated and very angry. Around the same time of her release, the murders start.

Eddie must once again fight against everyone to ensure the victims get the justice they deserve and that his personal feelings don’t cloud his judgement. He needs to see clearly what’s right in front him. I am also thankful for the fab insight into his relationship with his dad as it brings super humour into the story.

This is a fast-paced thriller that grips you with both hands and doesn’t falter until it’s spent.

Thank you to the author and TBConFB.

Rating: 5/5

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1 comment:

  1. Wonderful review, Jirinka, thank you very much! Andy.

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