McNamara Book Set One: Books One & Two Mayhem on Nightingale Street & Scents and Shadows

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Pub Date 27 Dec 2017 | Archive Date 04 Jun 2018

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Description

Improbable killers. A stubborn and relentless detective. Misleading evidence. To muddle the waters, a tempting young woman worms her way in the cold detective's heart.

McNamara, a Scottish C.I., fights crime in the streets of Edinburgh and in its suburbs. Diagnosed with Asperger as a child, the detective is meticulous, cold and dedicated. He is interested in doing his job and is a master in avoiding any kind of sentimental involvement.

In the first novel, the C.I. chases an elusive killer who blends well with the people on the Nightingale Street and makes the police run in circle.

A scream wakes up everyone living on Nightingale Street and unleashes a series of events that will dig up secrets and turn the peaceful suburban street into a living nightmare. People won't know where or who to turn to. General mistrust accompanies the man hunt.

Surprisingly, the Chief-Inspector, known to everyone as a cold man, seems to lose his mind when he meets a young woman caught in the events.

The second novel of the series will baffle you. Nothing is what it seems to be.

A beheaded victim leads to revealing a sordid story. Throw a new crime in the middle, and you may get lost in the evidence.
Follow McNamara and his team in his quest to find a bold murderer. Even though many might think the killer should be decorated, McNamara must follow the letter of the law.

A shy love story seasons the darkness of the crimes.
If you love a good traditional crime story, then this is the book to you. Buy it and spend a nice afternoon - or two with a compelling and riveting story.

Join McNamara in his hunt and fall in love with the young woman that catches his eye. Intrigue, suspense and cynical humor, together with unique characters, create a thrilling atmosphere.

Improbable killers. A stubborn and relentless detective. Misleading evidence. To muddle the waters, a tempting young woman worms her way in the cold detective's heart.

McNamara, a Scottish C.I...


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ISBN 9781988397702
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I found these two books to be enjoyable to read and they moved along well. The crimes were a little extreme and parts of the plot, characters, and setting seemed a little two dimensional or still a bit draft-version. I think the interaction between the lead detective and his romantic interest is wonderful, the little hints given out throughout the two books about his personality/genetic makeup are delightful and work better than spelling it out right away. I will keep reading this series as I find new ones when they are published. #netgalley

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This is a interesting sort of book, a book that I did not think I would enjoy, but I really did. There was a lot to like - the storyline was intriguing, the characters multi facet and believable, a romance and a mystery. The story takes you straight in, and has more meat in the character department then most mysteries..
There are two stories in this book, the firs one being full length and the second more like a short story which follows the romance.

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An enjoyable read and I was not sure I was going to enjoy it! At first glance the CI is not a likeable person, more exasperating really. But as the story moves along the interaction with the characters and their backgrounds draws you in. A bit choppy in parts but I would read more by this author.

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These could be really good books - but - I expect that English is not the author's first language. Also their English is mainly American. In the UK a purse is something you keep your money in and keep in your handbag, a yard is a space enclosed, usually, by a wall, paved with perhaps pots for plants and a washing line - usually on older properties. A lawn is part of a front or back garden. The Scots don't say aye all the time.

The stories are well thought out - but I find the writing so frustrating - the wrong word used, sentences that make no sense. This book needed editing.

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I enjoyed the two stories and liked the characters as well. There was a bit of 'off-ness' to the writing, but it didn't detract in the reading for me.

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