Prepared to Die

A good @who don it' mystery that has a mix of violence, romance and keeps you guessing up until the end.

This is the third novel that I have had the pleasure of reading by Peter Dudgeon. This one is very different to his previous books as it is a psychological thriller as opposed to the darkness and supernatural undertones of "Chance" and "Circle: The Diary of Stella Moore".
This book starts with a horrific occurrence and they just keep coming throughout the book!
I couldn't swipe my phone screen fast enough to discover what was going to happen next!
Peter Dudgeon writes in a very clear, informative and nail bitingly way. "Prepared To Die" is a fantastic read which has a great cast of characters that compliment each other with great ease.
I'm really looking forward to Peter's next book. Highly recommended as one of my favourite kindle authors.

Ex-D.I. Daniel Sheppard retired in order to take care of his dying wife. After her death, depressed and lonely rattling around in an empty house, he decides to return to work. He's immediately thrust into a bizarre case of brutal murders committed by out of control perpetrators, who immediately commit suicide after the deeds. Daniel and his new team struggle at first, but things fall into place as they slowly work through previous likely links.
I found Daniel a very likeable character, enjoying his musings, his approach to solving problems and his burgeoning work relationship with Anna Aitkin, his new D.C. Anna is another character I enjoyed; a little shaky at first, but quickly coming out of her shell, promising to be a smart and resourceful policewoman.
There were a few scenes I found disturbing, but not enough to stop enjoying the book. Hopefully this is the first in a series, I'd like to meet Daniel and the other characters again.
Thank you Netgalley, the publisher and Peter Dudgeon for the eARC.

I was lucky to read this book in its infancy. I started to read this on the evening, when I reached the churning part it was after midnight and for those that know me and my books, I do tend to have a vivid imagination. So everything that this author described really did play out in my mind.

The literal 'head rolling' was a churning moment. OMG I could actually see this persons head rolling over the floor with their eyes staring back at me. Could I sleep straight away after laying this book down to rest, could I heck.

This author is one I follow closely as his very first book blew me away.

This one not so much but it was brilliant in its own right.
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Good book, kept me interested throughout the story.

This story starts off with a punch and doesn't let you go! From what seems like a preposterous link of a grandmother being shot and pushed into a rhino pen, and a very odd decapitation, Sheppard is forced to use every ounce of brain power he and his new team have, in order to try to sort out clues that makes no sense initially. And he does this while is is searching his way back into the job he loves, but had left behind to care for his invalid wife. Once the team starts finding the clues, each has to hurry to find the others, as separately they all have pieces of the puzzles, and ALL are in danger. It's a thrill ride of a mystery that will have you reading LONG into the night! Don't pick this one up unless you can keep reading it til the end!

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How's THAT for an early Easter present???

Prepared to Die by Peter dudgeon.
A grandmother falls into a rhinos penn while at the zoo with her grandson.3 years later a man stabbed in his home. DCI Edwards and his team are called in to investigate. A post woman doing her rounds calls it in. But she says the body is not Sebastian fallon. What's going on and are they connected?
Fantastic read with brilliant characters. Full of twists and plots. Very cleverly written too. Just couldn't put it down. Had to find out what was going on. 5*. Netgalley and Peter dudgeon.