A Killing in November
DI Wilkins, Book 1
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Matt Addis
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By:
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Simon Mason
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A Killing in November is an Oxford-set crime series of surprising twists, troubled pasts and a dynamic duo who are brought together by a mysterious murder investigation.
Ryan Wilkins grew up on a trailer park, a member of what many people would call the criminal classes. As a young Detective Inspector, he's lost none of his disgust with privileged elites - or his objectionable manners. But he notices things; they stick to his eyes. His professional partner, DI Ray Wilkins, of affluent Nigerian London heritage, is an impeccably groomed, smooth-talking graduate of Balliol College, Oxford. You wouldn't think they would get on. They don't.
But when a young woman is found strangled at Barnabas Hall, they're forced to.
Rich Oxford is not Ryan's natural habitat. St Barnabas' irascible Provost does not appreciate his forceful line of questioning. But what was the dead woman doing in the Provost's study? Is it just a coincidence that on the night of her murder the college was entertaining Sheik al-Medina, a Gulf state ruler linked to human-rights abuses in his own country and acts of atrocity in others?
As tensions rise, things aren't going well. Ray is in despair. Ryan is in disciplinary measures. But their investigation gradually disentangles the links between a Syrian refugee lawyer now working in the college kitchens, a priceless copy of the Koran in the college collection and the identity of the dead woman.
A Killing in November introduces an unlikely duo from different sides of the tracks in Oxford in a deftly plotted murder story full of dangerous turns, troubled pasts and unconventional detective work.
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- AC
- 21-09-22
Wonderful detective novel with a difference!
I absolutely loved this novel because it’s rather different to the usual run of the mill crime novel, it’s well written, has pace, lots of humour and plenty of edge. I’ll most certainly be pre-ordering the next instalment which is due to be published in February 2023. I can see a really interesting, long and rewarding future ahead for Ryan and Ray Wilkins, so on to the next escapade!
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- 6woody7
- 01-02-22
Beautifully read.
The characters were well drawn and thoroughly believable. The narrator was great. I found the plot not particularly well constructed however an enjoyable listen.
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- SMTF
- 13-09-22
Enjoyably different
Chose the book based on the narration by Matt Addis. The story was fresh and quirky. I'm unsure of the believability of the main character but despite that, thoroughly enjoyed the tale .
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-09-22
Genius
The author and narrator both need a medal.
First book in over 600 to completely capture me and make me laugh out loud. Looking forward to the release of the second book.
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- Lynne J.
- 11-11-23
Enjoyable listen
I liked the premise of the story but found the Ryan character rather unbelievable. I don't think he needed to be quite such an extreme caricature. I couldn't believe that he had achieved the rank of Detective Inspector without some of those rough edges being smoothed.
The narration was good and the story well placed and enjoyable, very twisty.
Another irritation was the constant references to Ryan juggling work/childcare and forgetting to pick his son up. Partly needed for the storyline - but overplayed.
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- Colette
- 25-10-23
Brilliant book
Had this in my library for quite a while and lost track of it. Delighted to have downloaded it and given it a go. Great story with unusual and interesting characters.
Very well read…except for unusual and jarring pronunciation of provost…which is said 100s of times through our the story.
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- A L DOWIE
- 20-12-23
Complexity without confusion
DI Ryan Wilkins is an unusual policeman in every way. Refreshingly and interestingly so. You can fully understand why he drives his colleagues to distraction. Like them, however, you end up impressed by his wit and intelligence, and admiring how he works his way through everything life throws at him. This is a very well written and narrated detective story with plenty of interesting twists. Wilkins has been described as “a Morse for our times”. That is high praise, and we’ll deserved.
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- marie
- 28-11-24
A Killing in November
I really enjoyed it. Ryan was a little different to other detectives in stories. I liked the change. I also enjoy stories set in Oxford because it’s where I’m from.
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- Mary W.
- 28-03-22
Best book I’ve read in ages
A crime story with a difference. Not just a good plot, but likeable characters and humour.
Loved it..
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- Ms D.
- 10-09-22
Enjoyable but unbelievable
Different twist on the brilliant but maverick cop. Good narration, Engaging writing and liked the characters. Ryan fluctuated from nasty to endearing and could never have made it to inspector with that level of anger and non cooperation. Ryan Junior is indeed a genius if he talks and acts like that at two!
Still, disbelief suspended, I enjoyed it
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