Excellent. ( )

2.5 stars, second half of novel much better than first. ( )

Do you know what I need in my life? Redemption Point the sequel to this book. And I want it now, but I've heard patience is a virtue so I will have to wait. Anyway, this book is awesome. I mean a team of a convicted murderer working together with a disgraced police officer accused of the abduction and rape of a young girl? A crime Ted is trying to clear his name from. I'm always on the lookout for thriller series that are a bit different that doesn't follow the standard model and here I have found one that I really like.

Crimson Lake is a fabulous book, with two very different individuals trying to work together to solve the disappearance of a well-known author. Ted Conkaffey has fled his old life after the charges were dropped because of lack of evidence, not that it matters very much since pretty much everyone thinks he's guilty. His lawyer fixes him up with PI Amanda Pharrell, a convicted murderer since Ted needs a job. And, them working together is brings some lightheartedness to this dark and tragic story.

There are many things about this book I like, the weird (but sweet and funny) partnership, the atmospheric little town with the crocodiles lurking in the water, the mystery of the missing author. The geese and all the cats. *sigh* I really want the next book!

I want to thank Random House UK, Cornerstone for providing me with a free copy through NetGalley for an honest review! ( )

I won't be finishing this.

Crimson Lake set in Australia gives an ex policeman who ended in prison for a crime he did not commit. Ted Conkaffey must now piece his life together. His new life far away from any city starts with rescuing a goose and her babies from the crocodiles. Any man who would save animals cannot be a murderer. Before too long, Ted hooks up with Amanda Pharrell, who runs an investigation office. Their first job is to locate novelist, Jake Scully, who has disappeared. Amanda, like Ted, went to prison for the murder of a schoolmate. What a quirky individual resides in Amanda, who does not drive a car, nor will she ride in a car. Candice Fox drops many interesting and strange characters into the story. The forensic pathologist, Valerie Gratteur, assists Ted in his investigation and also helps him with Woman, the goose, and her babies. Yes, I would read another book in this series. ( )