The Long Reach ~ Review
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Going Underground
MORE THAN JUST ANOTHER COP STORY
A spate of murders, deranged scientists and heavily armed mercenaries - little wonder there’s a state of panic at Scotland Yard. Chief Inspector Brian Hooley has a plan, and it won’t make him popular. He wants to bring back autistic detective Jonathan Roper. Currently suspended on misconduct charges, his condition, coupled with a relentless work-ethic, makes him a unique investigator with observational skills that allow him to see what others miss. But he is also a complex man who doesn’t get social boundaries, and plenty of colleagues just don’t like him.
Hooley doesn’t care about that. He knows Roper is the one to make a difference.
What follows is a roller coaster ride with the veteran cop about to find out what it’s like to be the subject of Roper’s unflinching gaze as his personal habits face intense scrutiny.
This special relationship is warmly observed and provides a comic contrast to a darkly compelling story where the pair are pushed to the limit.
I Can See You
SOME PUZZLES ARE DEADLY.
It was an idea that was full of hope. But it turned into a nightmare. And now a serial killer wants to test himself against one of Scotland Yard’s most unique investigators.
Jonathan Roper is a key player in the elite Special Investigations Unit. His autism, and a relentless drive, has given him an extraordinary range of skills which make him a formidable detective.
His reputation has led to him to being asked to join the digital fight against terror - but that’s not working out as it means losing contact with his boss, Chief Inspector Brian Hooley.
The pair formed a powerful bond while bringing down a gang of ruthless mercenaries running riot in London. Now events are throwing them back together, and soon they realise that this new investigation is completely personal. The enemy has them in his sights and wants to kill.
Despite the very real tensions Roper can’t resist once again turning his critical eye on the long-suffering Hooley. Rarely can one man have come under so much pressure for his lifestyle choices.
Their special relationship provides a stream of genuine humour at the heart of what is a dark, psychological thriller.
To Kill A Critic
A short story
WORDS DO HAVE THE POWER TO KILL.
It’s a mystery that even the world’s most notorious critic would enjoy. There’s only one problem, he’s the victim and there are more suspects than could fit into the most intricate whodunnit?
When Robert Randall is found horribly murdered in his London penthouse the world of showbiz heaved a sigh of relief. The acid tongued critic was dubbed “the Slayer” for his take-no-prisoners approach and his fame was such that a disapproving review could shut a production down.
As Jonathan Roper, Scotland Yard’s most unique investigator, is about to discover he had an awful lot of enemies. Together with his boss Chief Inspector Brian Hooley, the autistic detective has his work cut out. The Slayer’s fame is worldwide, and everything is being carried out under the unwelcome glare of global coverage.
Despite the intensity Roper still finds time to hand the long-suffering Hooley his brutally frank personal comments on his life-style choices. Their special relationship provides a warm and funny counterpoint to a hard-boiled mystery.
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