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Departed (2013)

by Nick Stephenson(Favorite Author)

3.67 of 5 Votes: 5

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English

genre

Mystery & Thriller

publisher

WJ Books Ltd

series

Leopold Blake Thriller

review 1: "Departed" is the fourth book in the Leopold Blake series I've read from Nick Stephenson. By far this one has been the best to date. In this adventure, Leopold, NYPD Detective Mary Jordan, and bodyguard Jerome head off to London. London may never be the same again. Leopold is called in to consult on a series of murders involving prostitutes who've been brutally mutilated as they are murdered. Police superintendent Swanson is really thrown for a loop watching Leopold, and Mary in their pursuit of solving the case. Leopold concludes the murderer is following the same pattern as "Jack the Ripper" did in 1888. Leopold needs to get some guidance and expertise on the Ripper cases. He ends up developing a rapport with Prof. Frederick Butler, who's an expert on the Ripper and his... more murders. When a suspect emerges, named Kandinski the case looks to be wrapping up. However, Kandinski is found cut up in pieces and dropped behind a fake wall in the apartment he'd been renting. Leopold and Swanson are also relying on James Cooper, who works with MI5, to help with intel. Of course the Ripper theory falls apart and the real danger and suspense kicks into high gear. This book had so many twists and turns it was fun reading along trying to guess where it would head next. Author Stephenson has crafted an incredible intricate plot that pack a solid punch with action. Naturally with the dialog, especially Leopold's the characters really become real people. I rooted hard for Leopold and gang to get the killer and solve this case. The book reads very briskly since the plot flows so well. So far all four of the Leopold Blake novels I've read in this series have been top notch. "Departed" in my opinion has been the best so far. Yes London was glad to see Leopold moving along going back home. He is such a crafty, and unique character to say the least. I really get a kick out of him. 5 stars out of a possible 5 stars. I'd highly recommend this book to anyone who likes a good thriller packed with suspense and action. I'd highly recommend the entire Leopold Blake series from author Nick Stephenson. This is one series you cannot go wrong getting into. I imagine somewhere down the Line Leopold will be discovered by Hollywood and make it to the silver screen. give it a read, you'll not be sorry. I promise.
review 2: A fast paced mystery thriller with Leopold Blake as a brilliant consultant brought in by Scotland Yard to assist in some gruesome murders in London. Blake is apparently an American and is accompanied by a female NYPD Sgt and his personal bodyguard. While I found the story fast paced and interesting I would have enjoyed it more if there had been a more complete background provided for these three characters. Therefore I have rated it at three stars. With a more complete background I would have rated it four stars or even five stars.I picked the book up at kindlebuffet.com because it took place in London which is one of my favorite cities.I would read other offerings by this author. less

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