Kingdom of the Strong
by Tony Cavanaugh
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Pub Date Jul 28 2015 | Archive Date Jul 14 2015
Description
Acclaimed crime writer Tony Cavanaugh is back with a gripping new novel featuring Australia's answer to Michael Connelly's Hieronymus Bosch - Darian Richards.
Darian Richards is an ex-cop, a good one. He did whatever it took to solve a crime and stop the bad guy. Whatever it took! But after sixteen years as the head of Victoria's Homicide Squad, he'd had enough of promising victims' families he'd find the answers they needed. He had to walk away to save his sanity.
Now Police Commissioner Copeland Walsh has tracked Darian down. He needs him to help clear an old case. The death of Isobel Vine. The coroner gave an open finding. An open finding that never cleared the cloud of doubt that hovered over four young cops who were present the night Isobel died.
Twenty-five years later, one of those young cops is next in line to become police commissioner, so Copeland Walsh needs the case closed once and for all. In his mind there is only one man for the job. One man who would be completely independent. One man who has never bowed to political or police pressure. One man who knows how to get the job done - Darian Richards.
Darian is going back to stir a hornet's nest. But once Darian is on a case he won't back off tracking down evil, no matter who he has to take down.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780733632952 |
| PRICE | A$29.99 (AUD) |
Featured Reviews
Kelly C, Librarian
Fiction - Crime
Score: 9/10
I got hooked on Tony Cavanaugh after reading his first book in the Darian Richards series a few years ago. It is always great to have another excellent crime writing Australian author and I must say Darian Richards is one of my favourite characters. He reminds me a lot of Harry Bosch, the great detective who has a bit of a love/hate relationship with his job, and lacks a meaningful love life. Yet again this was a fantastic read and I can't wait to see what Richards gets up to next!
Marlene S, Reviewer
Mystery or suspense books are not my first go to reads but the blurb on this book caught my attention straight away.
Disclaimer here...I live in Melbourne, St Kilda rd to be precise. Right in the thick of the story area. And I will also admit that I know the areas the author has set this story around. The settings in the story made me drive to them during my reading which made this book come even more to life for me.
The main character Darien has turned his back on his life's work (policing) due to a loss of faith. Not only the system but more importantly, himself. He has moved and shut himself off from the world and is beginning to enjoy his choice.
Imagine his surprise when his mentor arrives at his new place with a plea to help close a 25 year old cold case.
18 year old Isobel was found in her home. Naked and hanging on a hook on her bedroom door with a blue tie around her neck. The coroner at the time ruled inconclusive. Was it suicide? Kinky sexual gone wrong? Or murder?
How can Darian not help his mentor (ready to retire Victoria police commissioner? Darian does not want to return. He is not ready. But there is so much history between them....they have a strong bond. And the commissioner wants to retire but there has always been a cloud over the cop that is up for his position as he was one of 4 cops to respond to the murder. In the end, he agrees but it has to be on his terms.
This one is going to be tricky as they were all in the force together. Came up through the ranks together. They ate and drank together. He has to be objective, despite what his impressions of the men may be, and treat this as though he knows no one. And really, do you really ever know all there is to know about someone?
I finished this book in just over 1 day! Just couldn't put it down. Tony Cavanaugh weaves you into the story and makes you feel as though you are part of the investigation.
Great read and well worth the price. Will definitely watch for more from the author and his character.
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