Synopsis
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A shocking disappearance.
A four-year-old girl goes missing in plain sight outside her nursery in Oxford, a middle-class, affluent area,
her mother only a stones-throw away.
A triggering response.
Ryan Wilkins, one of the youngest ever Detective Inspectors in the Thames Valley force, dishonourably discharged three months ago, watches his former partner DI Ray Wilkins deliver a press conference, confirming a lead.
A dark web.
Ray begins to delve deeper, unearthing an underground network of criminal forces in the local area. But while Ray's investigation stalls Ryan brings his unique talents to unofficial and quite illegal inquiries which will bring him into a confrontation with the very officials who have thrown him out of the force.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Quercus Publishing
- ISBN: 9781529415742
- Number of pages: 352
- Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 38 mm
- Weight: 249g
- Languages: English
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Thoroughly enjoyed! Recommended!
I absolutely loved the first book in this detective series which is set in Oxford, featuring two detectives, Ray and Ryan who both have the surname Wilkin... READ MORE
Outstanding
Loved this. Good characterisation, interesting plot, excellent narrative momentum. Written really well. I enjoyed the first book very much. This one was ev... READ MORE
Two books so far, and they were so good we read them back-to-back.
Many thanks to @ReadingAgency and Riverrun Books for providing our library book group with free copies to read and review because we wouldn't have discover... READ MORE
An exciting read
Firstly, I would like to thank Net Galley for the opportunity to read this book.
This is the second book in the series featuring Ray and Ryan Wilkins. I h... READ MORE
Razor-sharp thriller
Historic Oxford, on a sunny warm afternoon, a day when the lives of Poppy Clarke's parents will never be the same again, because their sweet, loveable litt... READ MORE
Totally absorbing story
This was a down to earth and totally absorbing story. It handled a difficult subject very well with realistic characters and human frailties. The conclusio... READ MORE
An entertaining read
Oxford Crime Book 2
Four year old Poppy Clarke vanishes from outside her Oxford nursery with DI Ray Wilkins leading the investigative. Meanwhile, ex DI Ry... READ MORE
Complex procedural centered around kidnapping of a child
On a sunny afternoon, Poppy Clarke, aged four, was laughing outside her Nursery while her mother talked to her teacher. Minutes later she had disappeared.... READ MORE
A Brilliant Read
I haven't read the first book in this series but it didn't spoil my enjoyment of reading this book .Set in Oxford,this is a story that starts with the kidn... READ MORE
What is the future for a maverick DI?
I am given to understand that fast food is formulated to pander to the human craving for sugar, salt and fats. They say you can hardly eat it fast enough. ... READ MORE
A very good read.
DI Ray Wilkins leads the investigation into the disappearance of a four year old girl from outside her nursery. He is joined by an ex colleague, Ryan Wilki... READ MORE
A well-crafted mystery, but tough subject matter
With thanks to the author, publishers Quercus, and NetGalley for providing me with an audio ARC of this work in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.... READ MORE
Absolutely loved it!
I absolutely loved this! I had not heard of this author before so I looked him up. When I saw that this was his second novel about DI Ryan Wilkins I boug... READ MORE
Solid enough police procedural
Former police detective Ryan Wilkins is working as a night watchman when a former school mate appears in distress and then is killed minutes later. No-one... READ MORE
Entertaining crime thriller
The novel begins with a harrowing crime, child abduction. Poppy Clark goes missing from her nursery school whilst wearing a pirate costume. So immediately ... READ MORE
Broken Afternoon
So pleased to have found this series.