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Paterson is called out to the latest crime scene - a man burnt alive at an stake. It is soon determined that he is one Davey Caine, only son of criminal mastermind William ‘Billy’ Caine. Not before long a retaliation killing takes place. This is just the start of Paterson and Clocks introduction into the London underworld.
This is the third in the series and have read them all. Certainly an action book, not the usual type for me to read but I still enjoyed the story but wonder where the show more characters are going next.
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After being cleared of killing a suspect Detective Superintendent Ray Paterson is back on the job. His first investigation involves the shooting of a man by a sniper. But this is only the begining. Horrendous events will be uncovered.
Because of the subject not a particularly enjoyable read but an interesting one. It certainly kept my interest right to the end. I did enjoy the interactions between the main characters though and look forward to the next in the series.
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The mutilated body of a young woman is found. Her throat has been slashed and the word 'Don't' carved on her body.
Detective Superintendent Ray Paterson, a man on the fast track to promotion but not because of his investigative expertise, is brought in to lead the team. His lack of experience in leading a murder inquiry is evident and he is heavily reliant on his officers.
An interesting story, but I did find the crude language (which I hate) distracted from the story.

local-law-enforcement, care-home, dual-time-frames, due-diligence, suspense, multiple-murder

Good expose of the problems facing staff and residents of care homes in any country (my experience is in the US).
The story is dual, starting off in 1975 and alternating with present day also in England. The first murder is recounted at the beginning and then alternates with about fifty years later as the police investigator finally has the kind proof he searched for all the years he was on the force. show more Interesting.
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