Sword of Damocles - CSI Eddie Collins Book
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Ages: 18+
Crime Scene Investigator, Eddie Collins, finds himself suspended from duty – not for breaking the rules, but for smashing them to pieces.
It looked like a straightforward burn-out with a dead body in the driver’s seat. CSI Eddie Collins finds out that this apparent suicide isn’t a suicide at all. And the deeper he digs, the more twisted this case becomes.
Eddie’s attention is focused on the victim’s husband, a curious man who seemingly has nothing to gain from his wife’s death. Only when he teams up with DI Benson do they make headway, determining that the motive for the killing is buried in the past.
But there’s more to it than anyone could have suspected, another layer – a mysterious stranger, a kidnapping, and a murder that has its roots in the 1970s – details of which are extremely sensitive, but ignored by Eddie as he relentlessly pursues the killer in a race towards his final victim.
Even Eddie makes mistakes, and he has no idea of the danger waiting for him as the heart-breaking climax approaches.
Some things are scarier than dead bodies.
Reviews
This is the third Eddie Collins book I have read. The first two were excellent and I was not disappointed by the third! Eddie is a very complex character, I appreciate his humour, all the other characters in the book are believable, as is the plot, Typical of Andrew Barrett, the police procedure is well researched and his knowledge of C.S.I. is first rate.If you have not read any of Andrew's books, I recommend that you do!
Another cracking read in this series. This time there's more stuff going on in Eddie's life. His Dad's house has been broken into , his love life is in ruins and he now has a job he didn't want.At the same time, he attends a road traffic incident where things just don't add up for him. Eddie is his usual acerbic self here and a nightmare to work with. That said, I'd definitely want him at my crime scene. His dedication to the job is second to none despite his disdain for authority and following the rules to get the job done. You just can't help liking him though. The series so far has been a joy to read and I look forward to reading more.
Another compelling 5 star read from Andrew Barrett, the main character Eddie Collins gets more intriguing with each story. As you read the books, it seems impossible he can get the job done, but through his determination he succeeds. Will be interesting to see how he develops in the next books. Highly recommend the series.
