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Nine Lights Over Edinburgh (2000)

by Harper Fox(Favorite Author)

3.89 of 5 Votes: 4

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review 1: Loved the main characters in this story. Bit grim for a holiday tale but I loved the almost gothic feel of Edinburgh at holiday time for a man on the edge of misery. James is a character undeniably deserving of a lifeline and redemption. Tobias was a beacon, keeping James from crashing on the rocks. Loved James' daughter and ex-wife, they were an exceptional deviation from the tropes of the bitter ex-wife of a cop. Thought provoking tale and I strongly believe that these characters would make a viable anchor for a series that would have real crossover appeal for mystery readers, crime dramas and m/m romance readers.
review 2: 3.5 stars. This book didn't quite measure up to the others I've read by this author. It was still very expressively written, but th... moree interactions of the characters seemed forced. I can't see a straight cop giving his partner blow-jobs to induce after-sex confidences, unless the stakes were a lot higher than in this instance. And the relationship between McBride and Toby moved fast, without the kind of underpinnings that Fox usually provides. It felt more like desperation than love. McBride was a great character but his interactions with the others were not as nuanced as I've come to expect. The bad cop was pushed over the top by the plot. Not a bad book, but the first Harper Fox that I don't think I'll reread. less

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