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... Steven Dunne sent me to
bed with lights blazing . If Val McDermid is the
Queen of crime. Steven Dunne must be the King long live the King BROOK MUST RETURN
PLEASE MORE AND MORE. A MASTER PIECE Please contact me when
his next book hits the stores please don't take years E v Cassani South Africa ...
Up
to page 90,as others have said where
has Steven been hiding, hope he is working on another thriller.
If you
like detectives of the English variety you must read The Reaper, am
having
difficulty putting it down. Hope it sells a million ... Never thought
Rebus would be surpassed! Read many crime novels this is my favourite. D.I Brook –felt
as though I knew him and he stays with you after finishing the book. Shame about Cat. Gritty.
Realistic, cleverly written, fantastic plot, that keeps you hooked till
the
end, for want of better phrase unputdownable and sad to finish it. Superlative piece of work Please hurry up and give us another one .
Ruth
Fairgrieve ...
I'm
a massive Rebus fan and every crime novel I read I always
compare to the writing of Ian Rankin. Picked up The Reaper by chance
when
browsing in a bookshop in Cyprus of all places. Couldn't put the book
down -
the story gripped from start to finish and the character of DI Brook
was so
realistic you actually believed you knew the man personally. This is by
far the
most enjoyable, unputdownable crime thriller I've ever read and all
future
books will now have to be compared to this. Never thought I'd say
this but
Rebus has just been knocked into 2nd spot by a certain DI Brook!! Brook
must return and I'll be the 1st the the queue to read it
when he does!! ... Picked
this novel up purely by chance and did not regret it
whatsoever. Read
"The Reaper" from cover to cover - couldn't
put it down. Will recommend this to some friends of mine who like
crime
thrillers. An excellent story with more twists and turns than a
corkscrew - the last 50 pages were truly addictive Hope
that DI Damen Brook is going to come back in further novels
with the same incisive and gritty realism. Would
potentially make a good program on TV aka "Prime
Suspect" (or beter still a film ?).....:D........if the right
script
and the actor for the part of Damen could be found. A book of
this nature
deserves the opportunity to reach a wider audience. Thanks to
Steven Dunne and more power to your imagination -
looking forward to the next novel of his - don't let it be 6 years for
the wait
though ! Colin
Griggs lin
Griggs ...
I have just finished reading the Reaper. It was excellent. full of twists and turns, and false trails. superb.
It is so good to get another British writer publishing crime/thrillers. there are just not enough of them. cannot wait for the sequel, and so glad he did not pack in the job.
What I find so difficult to understand is why you had to self-publish. I sometimes wonder if publishers really know what the public want. Still better late than never! Good luck, and good writing. I.J.
Campbell-Hoyle ...
I was really impressed with this book; it's his first novel and hopefully not his last. Definitely on par with some of the best crime writers. I was gripped and found myself getting annoyed at having to go to work and leave the book at home! I did find the descriptions quite affecting and did feel depressed about the state of the world. It does have a sad ending but then again I think after such a good read I would have found it a cop out (no pun intended) to give the readers a "Hollywood" ending.
Mrs M Last (Amazon review) This author should certainly be snapped up by publishers instead of some of the rubbish that is currently printed by them. Well done. Jean R (Nottingham) ... Delma J
(Derby) I loved the Reaper story, the twists and turns, shocks and surprises mounting throughout. I am certain this is not the last we will hear from DI Damen Brook. Brilliantly plotted, expert, exciting and absorbing .....well done! Tim
W (Derby) Bought this book as a random purchase from the author at Waterstones in Burton-on-Trent to see what it was like. I found it an excellent read, a real page turner, and very enjoyable. Jim G (Burton on Trent)
I met Steve Dunne in Waterstones in Nottingham, while browsing the Crime section, where else! I have to say that, I'm sooooo glad I bought Reaper, a signed copy too. I thoroughly enjoyed every page!! One of the Best Murder Mystey books I have read. Very well written. Could hardly put it down! I really hope there will be more from Steve & Inspector Brook, Jackie B (Nottinghamshire) ... Well, in all fairness, most of the superlatives I would have used already have been. All I can say – and even that has been said already – fingers crossed for another from Steve as soon as you can manage it please! It satisfied on every level, easily comparable with any of the crime writers currently in print, and those who aren’t. Thank you for the opportunity to meet and speak with a genuinely talented author, in such an informal manner, not only talented but (we thought) a really nice guy – shame he’s from Derby. Richard B (Nottingham) ...
Great! The authors I favour are capable of bringing characters to life and somehow project them in 3d on the flat page, this is vital to most readers as they get limited time to read for long periods so it is wonderful to pick up a book and get straight into it like hitting the "Pause" button on a video. Storyline was fast and ever changing with a gripping need to read on and intriguing amount of twists along the way.
Alan T Burton-on-Trent ...
What can I say that has not been stated already? Picked up a copy of your book in Burton and had it signed with the promise I would love the book, (apologies for mistaking you for staff!) Promise fulfilled, am looking forward to future publications...Excellent! S Christie ... "This is one of the
best crime fiction books I have read in a long time. Mrs B.M.
Darlington My brother and his wife sent me the Reaper as they know I'm an avid fan of detective novels and thrillers.
I love Patricia Cornwall, Kathy Reichs, Michael Connoly, Tess Gerison, Ian Rankin, Graham Hurley, Peter Robinson, Sue Grafton, Henning Mankell to name but a few and thriller writers such as Lee Childs, Robert Lulum, Paul Adams, Gerald Seymour etc etc!!
Both my husband and I rate the Reaper up there with the best we've ever read in this genre and are amazed that this is a self published first book. Everything about the Reaper suggests an experienced long established author who is a real craftsman in the crime writer arena. Neither of us could put it down.
We're looking forward to the next in the series! Please let us know when there is one and we'll buy it straight away as well as publicise it to our friends.
Chris G and Steve T
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Have just read
Reaper and wanted to let you know personally how much I
I now need the next one so please get writing soon and please don't take 6 years!
Yvonne - Derby
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I have very much enjoyed reading the Reaper. I met the author in Waterstones in Burton and received a signed copy. I was sceptical after reading the blurb on the back of the book. However it was a fantastic read that I didn't want to put down. I really felt that I knew Brook and that I was traveling his journey with him. I very much hope that there is another book and we get to see Brook again. Thanks
Paul Burton-on-Trent Dark and disturbing - a masterpiece. The best book I've read in ages. Martin B - London ... I have just read the Reaper and have thoroughly enjoyed it. Perhaps we can look forward to a series in the vein of a Derby John Rebus.
Congratulations. David R - Derby
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Finished the book last night. Thoroughly enjoyed it - liked the ending and loved the use of the English language. Is there another one to come????
Christina London ...
I thoroughly enjoyed the book. It took me a few pages to get into, but once I did I couldn’t put it down!! I read for pretty much the whole weekend and was really impressed with the twists in it. I reckon it would make for a good film too! It’s a real thought inducing book. Can’t wait to read Steve’s next book! Total admiration and respect for being able to fulfil a dream like that and get a book published! I am telling all my friends about it and refusing to lend my copy – if they want it, they can buy it too!
I’ve never had a book signed for me either so that was an added bonus! Well done!
Karen Warlingham, Surrey
... "Intellectually and
emotionally challenging. Utterly compelling” ... Its a great
read and I only hope you have ideas for another in the I'll also be
avoiding pizza deliveries from unmarked white vans. Dan - Castle Donnington
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