Rate this book

The Unquiet Grave (2013)

by Steven Dunne(Favorite Author)

4.33 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0755383702 (ISBN13: 9780755383702)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Headline

series

Damen Brook

review 1: "Teases the reader and keeps them hooked until the final twist"Unquiet Grave is the 4th novel in the DI Damen Brook series and my first exposure to the writer Steven Dunne. It won't be my last, I'll definitely be reading the previous 3 and any future books.The book takes place over fifty years as DI Brook is assigned to the cold-case unit. Child murders from half a century previously are given a new resonance when it becomes apparent that a significant anniversary is approaching. Will the killer strike again or can DI Brook prevent another tragedy?The book is a meaty 518 pages and every page is worth it. The book doesn't shy away from difficult questions and has twists and turns right up to the very last page. DI Brook is a compelling and sympathetic character and the seco... morendary characters are similarly well-written, with strong motives and some original characteristics. Brook has a past, and is coming off suspension, and Dunne gives us just enough hints about why that was the so to make me want to read the previous books in the series.This book was given to me for free by the author as a promotion, with no expectation of a review. However, I can't recommend it highly enough and will be happy to purchase others in the series with my own money.
review 2: I was lucky enough to win a proof copy of this book. Until recently I had never even heard of Steven Dunne. 'The Unquiet Grave' was published by Headline on the 4th July 2013 and it is Steven's fourth novel. Based in Derby this really is crime fiction at its very best.DI Damen Brook has recently been on suspension. On returning back to work he is assigned to work in the Cold Case Unit of Derby Constabulary. To Brook it feels like a morgue but he decides to just get on with it. His task is to look through old files, cases which haven't ever been solved to see if he can shed any light on them. Whilst reading through the files and making notes Brook uncovers a series of murders, the first of which happened in 1963. He feels that he has no choice but to dig deeper. For one thing, he doesn't understand how the killer has managed to get away with it for so long. Using his razor sharp intelligence and excellent instincts, Brook delves deep into both suspects and colleagues pasts not knowing where his investigations will lead him. He hasn't got much time though as a significant date is approaching fast. Will Brook discover who the killer is and save the day?'The Unquiet Grave' has all the required ingredients of a great crime thriller. It's gritty, exciting, has lots of twists and turns and some very shocking revelations indeed. It really kept me guessing and the result wasn't what I expected. I can tell that Steven Dunne has given lots of thought to this book. I recommend it to fans of crime fiction.I thoroughly enjoyed reading 'The Unquiet Grave' and I really hope to read Steven Dunne's previous three novels; 'The Reaper', 'The Disciple' and 'Deity' all of which feature DI Damen Brook. I'm also looking forward to his next novel, whenever that may be. less

Download links for: The Unquiet Grave

Advertising