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About the Book

It takes courage to change sides. They're making big money. When a group kidnapping dogs for ransom hits South London, local detective Amanda Lacey investigates after an acquaintance alerts her she isn't the only victim of the upsetting crime. But what starts out as a way to make quick money for the gang, quickly turns sinister when a local hard-man gets involved. And Pete didn't sign up for what happens next. With a past record, can he put his personal fears aside and involve the police before it's too late? Find out what Pete does next and read The Controller today. This is the first installment of the British detective series featuring DS Amanda Lacey and DC Jack Rutherford. Meet two characters you can't help but enjoy as they solve crimes involving ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. (Note from the author: fear not the subject matter, you'll be pleasantly surprised by this story)

About the Author :
Hi, I'm Linda Coles and I write British crime novels. #GreatBritishCrime. #BritishCrimeDrama I developed the DC Jack Rutherford and DS Amanda Lacey series back in 2017 and have watched them and their colleagues grow over time, via their work as well as their personal lives. Jack, is a bit of a 'Maigret', smart and soft-hearted. And as for Amanda? Maybe a younger 'Vera', dedicated, honourable and savvy. Unlike Vera, she wears well-polished Dr. Martens boots with her sensible work suit. That should tell you something of her nature. Together the duo work on crimes in Croydon, England, usually featuring ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. I do like to give them modern cases to solve, quite often involving technology or the dark web for a bit of extra intrigue. My other series features newly licensed Private Investigator Chrissy Livingstone who is sassy, the polar opposite of her high maintenance sister Julie, and happy to get her hands dirty. And she does! I hope you get to know and love the characters as much as I do. My outdoor office is next to my vegetable patch in the north island of New Zealand where I now call home. My 'kids' consist of 6 beautiful goats, 2 cats and my husband.

Review :
Now this was a pleasant surprise. What started out as a gentle stroll in the park soon became a dark, nail-biting thriller with plenty of twists and turns. The authors command of social media and digital technology shone through which gave great insight into the complicated and sometimes threatening world in which we live. Thank God Detective Lacey is out there protecting us and our beloved pets!! Pete uses a drone to spy on owners walking their dogs. Establish where they live and leave it to his cohorts to nap the dog and hold for ransom. Pam is a delightful lady, ready for retirement, when her dog is stolen. Like any pet owner she is totally bereft until she receives the 'phone call demanding money for her dogs safe return. Pam pays up. But the crime takes a much nastier turn when the gang see a way to make more money... The Controller introduces Detective Sergeant Amanda Lacey and her sidekick DC Jack Rutherford. He has spent many years as a Detective Constable and is happy with his lot. These are two very likeable coppers and get stuck into this dastardly crime. Well written, likeable characters (well, the good ones!) and a very satisfying read. Well written thriller with protagonists I could immediately like, the guys wearing badges, and the bad guys, snatching dogs, extorting their owners, selling the dogs for fight club. Well written, quick read. I loved the book, in spite of subject matter. I have dogs, and wow I could imagine! Recomended. When I had to put it down to do something, I was anxious to pick it up to see what happened next. Thankfully, not a dark or gruesome story.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780473425708
  • Publisher: Blue Banana
  • Publisher Imprint: Blue Banana
  • Height: 203 mm
  • No of Pages: 144
  • Spine Width: 9 mm
  • Width: 127 mm
  • ISBN-10: 047342570X
  • Publisher Date: 11 Sep 2018
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Detective Amanda Lacey
  • Weight: 213 gr

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