Death Line (Rafferty & Llewellyn Book 3) eBook: Geraldine Evans, Rickhardt Capidamonte, Kimberly Hitchens: leondumoulin.nl: Kindle Store.
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The reveal is not far-fetched or deceptive -- it was there all along and it works perfectly. What sets Evans mysteries apart is the notion of how prejudice can play a role in the line to justice. How culture, belief, assumptions, gender and job can all affect how a case is perceived, delayed, detoured or in some cases, unsolved. Thankfully, Rafferty and Llewellyn catch their own flaws and rethink to avoid mistakes.
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However, by including this thematic element Evans shines a light on the unavoidable flaw in crime and the pursuit of justice, humanity. This book has recently been formatted to include ebook. It's a great deal and I encourage those who enjoy mysteries to give it a try. Death Line Amazon Kindle ebook Originally published in , Death Line is the third installment of the long-running Rafferty and Llewellyn detective series, recently re-released in electronic format. This time, they set about solving the murder of Jasper Moon, a well-known "seer to the stars". With high profile clients, wealthy business partners, and disgruntled employees all under suspicion, it's up to this duo to discover the truth behind this theatrical man's death.
Along the way, they'll face their own prejudices and lea Originally published in , Death Line is the third installment of the long-running Rafferty and Llewellyn detective series, recently re-released in electronic format. Along the way, they'll face their own prejudices and learn the value of an open mind. Having finished the novel, I am compelled to applaud Evans' ability to keep a girl guessing.
Alibis were seemingly airtight, motives flew about in a plausible manner, and minor details came into play in grandiose fashion. The slow reveal of lies and various connections between the characters made me feel as if I were sleuthing alongside the crude, determined Rafferty and his uptight colleague Llewellyn; unlike many a mystery novel, Death Line avoided dashing me about as if I were a mere spectator to their impossible brilliance.
The two are understandably human, which ties into the preconceived notions that nearly ruin their investigation. One of the major topics tackled in this novel is homosexuality, including the perceived need to masquerade as heterosexuals in a social climate unwilling to accept gays. Evans explores the psychological impact of such playacting on the men in question and the women and children most readily involved in their lives.
Ever the politically incorrect nonconformist, Rafferty's terminology and suppositions can be somewhat boorish, bordering on offensive, but they highlight the character's ingrained homophobia and the challenges that face him in overcoming it. The language is very British in terms of the dry wit, the colloquialisms, and the various references to European history.
For Americans, it may take a moment or two to adjust, but it's a comfortable read once you get going. Personally, I like the smart tone of voice; my issue is primarily with the first chapter, in which various sentences are so dense with information that it's hard to keep track of the point. Granted, it's probably intended to illustrate Rafferty's train of thought, but it can be a bit of a turn-off of the rambling variety. This tendency does wane later on, though the questionable use of en dashes does not. On the whole, Death Line is one of the better mysteries I've read. I plan to look into the rest of the series when I get the chance.
Hide and Read Review copy provided by the author Geraldine Evans has recently re-released her Rafferty and Llewellyn Mystery series in ebook format after it has enjoyed a fourteen book publication run with Macmillan and Severn House in the UK in the early 's. Death Line is the third in the British police procedural series that teams the dynamic DI Joe Rafferty with the straight laced Sergeant Dafyd Llewellyn who are investigating the murder of Jasper Moon, a celebrity 'seer to the stars'.
Found dead in his office with a crushed skull, the Geraldine Evans has recently re-released her Rafferty and Llewellyn Mystery series in ebook format after it has enjoyed a fourteen book publication run with Macmillan and Severn House in the UK in the early 's. Found dead in his office with a crushed skull, the flamboyant man has his share of admirers and enemies and the pair must determine who is responsible for his violent death. This is a skillfully plotted mystery with no shortage of suspects. Evans creates a cast of authentic characters whose flaws put them each in the frame as suspects.
Rafferty and Llewellyn investigate the leads methodically, but even as they eliminate a suspect doubt lingers, and it is not until the very end that the murderer is identified. There are surprising twists that keep the reader guessing every step of the way. Rafferty is a likeable character, intelligent and committed to his job he has an irreverent sense of humour and enjoys sparring lightly with the sedate Llewellyn. Their partnership works well, though in this book at least, Rafferty is definitely in control. There is an added depth to the story as prejudice is explored and confronted.
Rafferty has to reconsider his preconceived notions of Moon as an egocentric, eccentric homosexual as he investigates the man's past. He is very nearly diverted by his bias and it's satisfying to have Rafferty recognise his flaws. From the first page I found Evan's writing style comfortable and engaging. Death Line is a clever and entertaining police procedural mystery that I really enjoyed. A quick search of my local library revealed several of the Rafferty and Llewellyn mysteries on the shelves and I plan to pick up a few on my next visit.
Apr 02, Salina rated it liked it. A little dated now, as I'm reading this close to twenty years after it was first published. I felt like it was a true investigation as it were in real life. I have not read books 1 and 2 but this book was able to give a good account of our two det A little dated now, as I'm reading this close to twenty years after it was first published. I have not read books 1 and 2 but this book was able to give a good account of our two detectives and their relationship so this would also be a good place to start the series if the first two books are hard to find.
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Mar 25, Bert rated it really liked it. This is the 3rd in a series of crime novels by this author. Rafferty is a rough-around-the-edges homicide detective with good instincts. Detective Inspector Llewellyn has a university education, and the two of them complement each other very well. The setting is British, the deductive methodology is Holmesian. A quick read, great for a snow day if you are trapped at home. Free from the abundance of annoying spelling, grammatical, and factual errors that plague the work product of many contempora This is the 3rd in a series of crime novels by this author.
Free from the abundance of annoying spelling, grammatical, and factual errors that plague the work product of many contemporary writers. I had read a later book in this series previously, which was interesting enough for me to want to go back and try earlier stories. A bit dated regarding attitudes towards homosexuality, but as with the other book, the secondary characters were well done.
I'm not a fan of Rafferty's interfering, religious mother, but she wasn't too pushy here. Recommended as a good place to begin reading the series. Pleasantly surprised I have to say, this book took a little getting in to for me at first, but once I did get in to it I had to keep going to find out who did it, was a good who done it. Mar 22, Pamela Fernandes rated it liked it. Loved the realtionship between rafferty and llewlyn. Its a a slow paced novel but with an interesting twist.
Mr moons murderer was just caught in the nick of time after planning an almost perfect murder. Mar 21, Susan rated it really liked it Shelves: Another wonderful detective pairing in which the twosome are well matched and equally skilled, just in different methods and style. The action, plot, characterization are all excellent. Mar 17, Sharon Michael rated it liked it. Kindle format for the first of a series first published in Typical British police procedural, good characterization, rather slow progression, well written.
Good book Kept reading the book it led from to think it was one way then it went the other way glad to see way ended. Nov 10, David rated it really liked it Shelves: A bit different to normal and enjoyable. Apr 09, Karri rated it really liked it Shelves: I love a good brit writ. May 27, Saundra Wright rated it it was amazing. Death Line, third in the Rafferty and LLewellyn line up, dips us into the life of famous palm reader and psychic, Jason Moon. With elite, high profile clents all over the world, a partner, shop employees, now all potential muderers, from the start this is the most complex mystery presented the duo so far!
Then to discover that Jasper Moon may not be the murder victim's true identity, brings another dimension to the story. When something potentially incriminating is found in possession of the dece Death Line, third in the Rafferty and LLewellyn line up, dips us into the life of famous palm reader and psychic, Jason Moon. When something potentially incriminating is found in possession of the deceased, his character is the one under the microscope! Is he the benevolent man he seems or something much darker? As with many of Geraldine Evans's writings, we find ourselves examining our ideas about humanity and predjudice, along with Rafferty who must come to terms with the predjudices he has developed through his upbringing and environment.
Rafferty's intellectual, self-educational, spiritual and moral growth through the series is enlightening. He is a clever man of the streets who takes life head on, which is the way he tackles himself!
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A thoroughly likable hero and erudite LLewellyn's perfect foil! Each man is to be appreciated for their totally different qualities. Together the two or sometimes just Rafferty try, convict and finally reverse their decision for several suspects during the course of this investigation. Until finally, just near they end they discover, almost psychicly, the actual murderer! Most of you will be surprised, which is one of Geraldine Evans's fortes.
I was gifted a copy of the box set containing this title. I Was Wrong About the Murderer!
Death Line (Rafferty and Llewellyn, book 3) by Geraldine Evans
I love a good d book where I can't figure out the ending. I was cock and thought I knew I give I five stars for a book in the genre of Cozy Mysteries. I'm learning more about the U. In a small town in the 90's. This is great as I'm stepping outside of my usual Victorian age mysteries. The writing is good and engaging.
A fortune teller gets murdered and there are many suspects. This book also deals a bit with Gays, which I found interesting. No sex, no bad language. Just a whodunit worth reading I took one star off because it had some typos, and it lagged in a few places, but nothing major It surprised me to read other reviews of this book that called it boring, slow, too wordy, etc. As far as being "very British", why on earth is that a criticism? If you read enough British fiction, you learn the terminology, which means that if you happen to get a chance to visit England, you will fit right in, and can carry on an intelligent conversation.
This book was well-written, intelligent, had some humor, took an interesting look at a couple of worlds I'm not completely familiar with, with no huge grammatical errors. It is absolutely one of the best free books I've downloaded. Even if I had paid for it, I would have felt I got my money's worth. Starts with the discovery of the body of renowned "Seer to the Stars" and takes you through a long list of suspects and the perpetrator is not revealed until the very end.
The interplay between Rafferty, the inspector and Llewellyn the Sergeant adds a lot of fun and punch. The author also makes full use of the discrimination against "gay". A lot of twists and turns and enjoyable reading. Another book where it is fun to read a murder mystery. The story on a whole is interesting and makes one try to reason out who the killer is.
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Reffardy is Down to earth everyday man. Each on is partnered with highly educated men. Each of which are not given to emotion. They are stoic but a necessary sounding board for the leading character.
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