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"...the characters are so well crafted, and the story plays like a cross between a grand chess final and a squash match to the very end..."
DI Yvonne Giles is a tenacious, empathic detective with razor-sharp instincts.
Though a strong woman, she is prone to moments of weakness and occasional panic attacks. These are deeply rooted in the pain of her past.
The story of her life unfolds as the series progresses, and you get a much deeper insight into who she really is. I won't spoil it for you by laying it all out here. I want you to enjoy the journey of discovery.
Suffice to say, she feels the pain of the victims and their families on a profound level and gives everything she can to solve her cases. Even putting herself in the firing line.
In Death Master, the first book in the series, Yvonne meets Dr. Natasha Phillips (Tasha) for the first time. It's a rocky beginning, but the two strong, educated women become friends and then much more. Their friendship further challenges Yvonne's understanding of herself and, with Tasha's help, she learns to better control those moments of panic.
If in trouble, you want her on your side. She will not let go until the case is solved...
DI Yvonne GIles
"Characters are believable with pragmatic dialogue; the relationships between Yvonne, Brian and Tasha are realistic. The narrative is beautifully descriptive in places (never overwritten), but not to the detriment of the urgency of the theme, which the writer moves swiftly forward. The author's style is fluid, with clever use of vocabulary and has the intensity to put the reader into a dark and menacing place..."
"The characters were well developed and believable and the plot was superb. It kept me guessing right up until the end."
"This is one of the best series I have ever read. The characters, plots, and places were described just right. The action and suspense keep you on your toes. I read all the books in a binge. Could not put them down."
"I love the authors style and her books are so addictive. No long drawn out stories but with just enough going on in the background that you feel you know DI Giles and her team. Every book has had a gripping plot and never boring. Just really really enjoyable reads."
"I am on book 14 , really enjoyed these books and will be sorry when the series ends. Brilliant read."
"The characters are very well developed and could be the folks next door. There are twists and turns throughout..."
"The main character, DI Yvonne Giles is one of the better female title characters I've seen penned in quite a while. She is not silly, frivolous, or constantly extolling the virtues of chocolate and coffee as is the norm for female sleuths these days it seems. Nor is she 'hard' or rough around the edges. She's a perfect blend of flawed, driven, and intelligent."
"I enjoyed getting to know DI Giles, and I look forward to reading more of her cases in the future."
Just some of the things readers say about DI Giles and her team...