Readers say
A DEGREE of DEATH
This is a compelling read, spanning different cultures, intriguing with good plot lines. This is really well written and a change from my normal crime reads. This book is the author's first crime book, it is excellent and I will be reading the follow up books. - David Gilchrist UK Crime Book Club
I loved this...kept me in its grip to the end, with a cracking plot and subtle humour. Perfect to while away a cold winter afternoon. When's the next one out?
The intricacies of the plot keep you absorbed and the conclusion certainly does not disappoint.
I really liked the story and characters...good plot, it kept me guessing, wrongly!
THE FLAUTIST
Very well crafted and intriguing. It kept me on the edge.
The best Drake and Hepple mystery so far.
It’s a real page turner.
WITHOUT TRACE
I really enjoyed it and found it extremely absorbing.
Another great edition with exciting adventures and drama.
The plot twisted and turned as a good detective novel should, leading to an unforeseen conclusion...
...attention to detail in terms of background information from experts brought in to assist the case is incredible.
In Drake and Hepple we have two detectives who can rival the best.
FATAL PRACTICE
As well as the intriguing mystery, it transports you to a fascinating part of the world.
International intrigue and fascinating architectural insights enhance this clever and twisty mystery, taking us from the historic splendour of the streets of Chester to the exotic far eastern jungles of Malaysia. - Will Templeton UK Crime Book Club
Visual enjoyment is added with the author's photographic extras on his website, showing several locations from the book.
DANGEROUS KNOWLEDGE
A captivating tale of international intrigue. Lawson really invokes a genuine sense of place in his locations, be it the local area around Chester, where the majority of the book is set, or the more exotic trip around the streets and countryside of Hong Kong taken by his main character, the very tall and slightly crotchety DCI Drake. This story draws you in as it delves into the world of high art, fraud, and murder.
Cormorant Garamond is a classic font with a modern twist. It's easy to read on screens of every shape and size, and perfect for long blocks of text.
A very enjoyable book with complex plotting that worked well. Loved that I didn’t have a clue who the murderer was and how the different strands of the plot were woven together at the end. My money was totally on the wrong person.I wasn’t sure about Drake, the main protagonist at the beginning, but he grew on me. I could visualise him, tall, clumsy, and a bit grumpy: but also astute.
The connection with his wife makes him feel real and helps you get to know and understand him.I like his side-kick Grace, as although ambitious, she respects him and there is a measure of fondness in the way she reacts to him (and him to her). She knows him well - a good pairing.
I enjoyed the descriptions of Hong Kong, they brought back memories of the time I spent there a few years ago and were well written. If you haven’t been there, you can find accompanying pictures on Bryan Lawson’s website - which is a nice idea and something different. He either knows the subjects covered very well or has researched thoroughly.