Something Wicked

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Now in its fourth year, the festival provides an interesting mix of author interviews, panel discussions and book signings. The festival is also noted for the topical forensic workshops that make up the Malahide Murder Morning. These workshops provide writers with very useful information about procedural and forensics aspects of crime, which they can use for their own novels.

This year our speakers will address the topical issues such as cyber crime, psychopathy, and forensic anthropology. Over a number of interesting workshops and presentations our speakers will deal with the topical issues of cyber-crime, psychopathy and forensic anthropology. Click Here for Directions to Venues. Search Here… Search for: This October Bank Holiday weekend, unlock your children's creative confidence Marie Cassidy State Pathologist.

Alison Rooney Clinical Psychologist. Stay Updated Tickets Now on Sale. This book is well worth a read and I would suggest everyone reads it. This is my first book by this author, even though I have the first 2 in his The Silver Blackthorn Trilogy, and I have to say that I really enjoyed this! When a man turns up saying that his son went missing 9 months ago and he feels the police have lost interest in it. He wants Andrew to investigate and see can he find him.

With very little clues, three fingers were all that was found, Andrew and his assistant, Jenny, set out to see what they can find. First stop, the boys then girlfriend Lara! C This is my first book by this author, even though I have the first 2 in his The Silver Blackthorn Trilogy, and I have to say that I really enjoyed this!

Character wise, I loved both of the MCs. Andrew is such an all round great guy and Jenny is such an enigma! She has a story and I can't wait to see it unfold! She is just so fearless and odd Plot wise, this was relatively fast paced. The focus is on the main investigation, which is filled with twists and turns, but there are some side things happening too.

I was surprised with the twist near the end and totally didn't see it coming! In all, a great start to what will hopefully be a great series. This author knows how to keep his readers hooked!!


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Nigel Patterson was as good as always. He is so easy to listen to and has a pleasant voice. He has such an "English gentleman" voice!! This in no way affected my thoughts. Aug 17, Lesley McAllister rated it it was ok. Couldn't warm to the characters at all. The story was riddled with over the top descriptions that I guess were supposed to be humorous but were needless and made me cringe! Aug 06, Christine Blachford rated it liked it. Another good story from Kerry Wilkinson, this is the first in a spin-off from the Jessica Daniel books, following the adventures of private investigator Andrew Hunter.

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I liked the characters in this one, particularly the fearless and emotionless assistant, but I'm not totally sure the story unfolded as well as it might have. I'm still not clear on how Andrew figured out what he did, and the actual dastardly plot still remains a bit muddy in my mind. But nevertheless, it's a well-structured story Another good story from Kerry Wilkinson, this is the first in a spin-off from the Jessica Daniel books, following the adventures of private investigator Andrew Hunter. But nevertheless, it's a well-structured story and the twists and turns are fun along the way, so no major complaints.

Curious to see what happens to Mr Hunter next! Jul 17, Kathie rated it it was ok. But his parents want closure, and call in Andrew Hunter PI to further investigate the disappearance. I struggled to warm to the characters in this novel, and though I finished the book, its not one I particularly enjoyed. Andrew is approached by Richard Carr who asks him if he can find his son.

Nine months ago eighteen year old Nicholas Carr disappeared and while the police found three of his fingers in the local woods they found no other trace of him. Most people, including the police, think he is dead but nobody knows and his parents are desperate to know what happen I would like to thank Netgalley and Bookouture for a review copy of Something Wicked, the first novel to feature Manchester based PI Andrew Hunter.

Most people, including the police, think he is dead but nobody knows and his parents are desperate to know what happened. I thoroughly enjoyed Something Wicked which is an intriguing mystery with a massive, completely unexpected twist at the end. To be perfectly honest I'm in two minds about the ending because, while it is a great way to end the novel and a worthy way to conclude a good novel, it requires a healthy suspension of disbelief as it is rather preposterous, fun but not to be taken too seriously. The journey to the ending, however, is intriguing and compelling as Andrew and his assistant, Jenny, meet a variety of people and situations as they gradually build a hypothesis.

I really like Mr Wilkinson's writing style which is clean and crisp with no waste while covering all the bases. It is a straightforward third person narrative from Andrew Hunter's point of view so the reader lives the investigation with him and knows no more than he does - I still didn't work it out! The characters are developed enough to make them interesting but not much more. Andrew is a fairly nondescript, diffident man but is smart enough to solve his cases. He has independent means but how he came by that wealth is a secret for most of the book.

I find him very likeable. Jenny is the impulsive one who takes a brash approach to life and there are reasons for that as well. Together they make a great team and I'm looking forward to meeting them again. Something Wicked is a good read which I have no hesitation in recommending. I have loved everything that Kerry has written so far, so I read The Andrew Hunter series with excitement.

Fascinating characters, both Andrew and Jenny, who I was engrossed in from the get go. However, the story line was interesting but just left me a bit cold. Without spoiling anything I'm not sure I got the point of the plot. I am an avid fan of Stephen King but still don't get The Tommyknockers the only book of his I can't finish. Although I did finish this book it left me with the same fe I have loved everything that Kerry has written so far, so I read The Andrew Hunter series with excitement.

Although I did finish this book it left me with the same feeling. Having said that I have delved straight into Book 2, Something Hidden, and I can honestly say that it is back to the high quality I expect from a Kerry Wilkinson novel. Back to Something Wicked and for fans of Kerry Wilkinson it is worth a read if only to introduce you to the characters of Andrew and Jenny.

Quirky, funny and interesting. I'll leave you to fathom out their chemistry. But chemistry they certainly have. Sep 07, Marj Ward rated it it was amazing. Excellent first book in the Andrew Hunter series. Andrew, a Private Investigator and his somewhat unorthodox assistant Jenny, look into the disappearance of Nicholas who vanishes the night of his 18th birthday. The author's descriptions are fabulous and places and people come alive.

There are other "cases" Andrew and Jenny are involved in. This author is highly entertaining and easy to read. Looking forward to the next book in this series. Thanks to NetGalley, Bookoutre and the Author for allowing me to read and review this book. Oct 02, Joy Lawson rated it it was ok. It was okay, pretty boring for the most part. Bit disappointed as I liked the look of his book collection. Read this one as a taster before the main stream of his books and I don't think I will be bothering with them now.

Jun 04, Donna MacRae rated it it was amazing. Twists and turns throughout this book which left me guessing to the end. Looking forward to picking up the next book in this series. Kerry's books are so easy to read. May 20, Jack rated it really liked it. Some idiosyncratic characters in this private eye novel. Andrew Hunter seeks a missing young man well, most of him is missing and tries to understand his new assistant. Nov 12, Caroline Ingvaldsen rated it really liked it. First in a new series by the author of the addictive Jessica Daniels police procedurals: Jan 31, Mary Johnson rated it liked it.

I haven't really finished I really liked most of the Jessica Daniels series, so will come back to this at a later date. Andrew Hunter, Book 1 Written by: Kerry Wilkinson Narrated by: But his father, Richard, is Something Wicked: What happened to Nicholas on the night he disappeared, and why did he never come home? Private investigator Andrew Hunter is Nicholas' last hope - but Andrew has his own problems.

There's something about his assistant that isn't quite right. Jenny's brilliant but reckless, and he can't figure out what she gets from their working relationship. By the time he figures out who's a danger and who's not, it might all be too late I knew I would like this story as soon as I heard Nigel Patterson acting the role of the radio announcer with the fake American accent.

The next hook was the car pursuit of the wily and underestimated Stuart Deacon in his Audi, this was also my introduction to Andrew, the little bit seemingly boring P. It would be difficult to add to the publishers blurb without spoilers, so I won't, but needless to say, there are many twists to this story.

The beauty of it is though, is that this is the first story of a series, and as such, cleverly lays the foundations for future stories. Now what about Jenny? Well, being the assistant to a private investigator, we know that she is bound by the laws of crime fiction to be clever and quick witted, and also to be very good with computers. She is all of these, yet Jenny is also a Very Odd Person, and I look forward to reading or listening to her story.

Oh, and does she have a surname or is that a part of her mystery? I can't recall hearing one on my audiobook. As for her boss, Andrew Hunter, seems he's a bit of a mystery himself. I quite liked him, but at one point in the story he really went down in my estimation. However, later, when he'd proved that he could man up, he redeemed himself!

I'm very much looking forward to his future story. I would never have believed I could like anything originating from the pen of a Sports Writer, but this is a thumping good story, tip top, and well suited to audio. Narration Much of the success of an audiobook is, of course, dependant on the quality of the narration. For me, the best of the best narrators are the one who, when within a few moments of listening, one just doesn't notice them any more.

The voice is pleasant, the rythymn and pace is just right, as are the accents and characterisations. There is nothing to jolt the listener away from the story and back to reality. Surely, this is how it should be? Such is their talent, that they can make or break an audiobook. Nigel Patterson is up there with the best of them, I fervently hope that the author and publishers continue to work with him for all the Andrew Hunter Audiobooks.

You can go here to listen to his work and to also read an interview with Kerry Wilkinson: May 01, Pete rated it really liked it Shelves: I have followed Kerry Wilkinson's career closely ever since first taking a punt on Locked In when it was sitting atop the Amazon best sellers list. Having thoroughly enjoyed that debut offering I promptly went on to pre-order all of his subsequent work, on the whole finding merit in each piece.

Being honest, by book 7 of the Jessica Daniel saga I'm starting to tire slightly of the character, but was quite simply blown away by 'Watched,' a book which seems to have as many detractors as it has sup I have followed Kerry Wilkinson's career closely ever since first taking a punt on Locked In when it was sitting atop the Amazon best sellers list. Being honest, by book 7 of the Jessica Daniel saga I'm starting to tire slightly of the character, but was quite simply blown away by 'Watched,' a book which seems to have as many detractors as it has supporters.

I am strongly of the opinion that this is because it was a move away from the Jessica-style of book for which Kerry has made his name; written by another author I feel it would have been more warmly received. And so we open up a new chapter in Wilkinson's career, by kicking off a fresh series of stories based on the work of a minor character from one of the aforementioned Jessica Daniel series. Andrew Hunter was a character who was crying out for some further padding when he appeared in book 5? The books reads very much like a DS Daniel story. The references to Manchester's weather, music and districts are all present and correct.

Daniel herself gets a few off the cuff mentions. I could actually image Jessica and Andrew joining together in a romantic coming together of the minds in a future cross-over novel. The two characters share some similar flaws, yet both are clearly good at what they do. Andrew has a young, attractive assistant, and whilst he clearly still has feelings for the one who got away, there is the indication that something more may come of the relationship somewhere down the line.

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These two worlds do have a tendency to mirror each other somewhat. Halfway through reading this novel I was concerned that I wasn't going to find it as satisfying as other books I have devoured from the author. As the story unfurled, however, any fears I had were sacrificed to Malvado. I was genuinely surprised by the twist and finished the book completely content with the story as a whole. Kerry Wilkinson has a knack for writing a darn good yarn, and the research he puts into writing his novels clearly pays off. This has been especially evident in his last three books, all of which have dealt with different subjects in a very convincing manner Behind closed doors, Watched and Something wicked.

Wilkinson self-published his first DI Jessica Daniels book in , which became a bestseller in England almost overnight. He followed that up with eight more Daniels books, two stand-alone crime novels, a YA fantasy trilogy, and Something Wicked, the first book in the Andrew Hunter series. All while serving as a journalist and a magistrate. Wilkinson is talented and prolific.

Wilkinson liked the character and decided to do more with him. I read the book in two sittings, and only because I started the book late, intending to only read a few chapters. The spirit was willing but the flesh was weak. I finished it up the next morning.

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At first I thought the mystery was pretty simple and straight-forward. Just a simple case of a missing person and backtracking the trail till answers were found. I was totally happy with that. Knowing this is the first book of a series means the character gets out alive at the end, but there are a lot of personal mysteries revealed, some status quo changes, and a huge cliffhanger at the end nothing to do with the mystery in this book because that is solved that has me on tenterhooks for the next book to see how things proceed. May 04, Vickie rated it it was amazing.

The start of another awesome series by the creator of Jessica Daniel. I fell in love with the Jessica Daniel series 2. In my experience, Wilkinson's books move along at a very quick pace and there are always a series of events leading to a totally unforeseen conclusion. I was wondering whether the same would apply to the new Andrew Hunter series, and I was no The start of another awesome series by the creator of Jessica Daniel.

I was wondering whether the same would apply to the new Andrew Hunter series, and I was not disappointed at all.

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If you like Wilkinson's other books, you will no doubt enjoy this new series too. I was very fortunate and extremely grateful to receive an advance copy of this book prior to its release. Once again, Wilkinson had me gripping the edge of my kindle in anticipation and morbid curiosity as I zipped through the chapters. The book starts off with Andrew Hunter, a private investigator working in Manchester with his very young and investigatively inexperienced assistant, Jenny.

They are approached by Richard Carr, whose son went missing nine months before on the evening of his 18th birthday. The only clue left for the police to follow was three of his severed fingers found in a Manchester wood. The police investigation and search for Nicholas has all but died down and in the absence of any further leads, Andrew's PI skills are sought to help solve the mystery of his disappearance. Everyone's lives have moved on including Nicholas' girlfriend, Lara, who relocated to attend university.

Nicholas' parents seem to be the only people seeking closure on the fate of their missing son. As Andrew and Jenny pursue leads in unlikely places they discover some undertones of witchcraft and devil worshipping. Lara seems to be the pivotal point of reference with similarly strange disappearances of two other 18 year olds occurring in her past. Is it true devil worshipping, or just kids playing round? I fell in love with Andrew and Jenny's characters and I'm hoping they will be developed more in the next book.

Jenny's strange personality is both refreshing and totally unexpected. Similarly, the mystery around Andrew continued to build throughout the book and we got a glimpse of his pain and motivations towards to end of the book. Overall it was a fast paced, easy read with some gory bits thrown in to keep you on your toes. The story line was totally unexpected but believable. Andrew Hunter was able to predict part of the outcome, but I can guarantee that you, as the reader, will not come close.

And that's what makes a great book, superb. I'm definitely keeping a lookout got the next book in the series. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. He has also written two top thrillers in the United States. As well as his million-selling Jessica Daniel series, Kerry has written the Silver Blackthorn trilogy - a fantasy-adventure serial for young adults - a second crime series featuring private investigator Andrew Hunter, plus numerous standalone novels. He has been published around the world in more than a dozen languages.

Originally from the county of Somerset, Kerry has spent far too long living in the north of England, picking up words like 'barm' and 'ginnel'.