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coffee_booked's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
julie7's review against another edition
3.5
3.5 = Quite Good.
Despite loving music, I didn't enjoy this second in the series quite as much as the first. The reason being, it slumped a little in the middle, for me.
Still, I appreciated the relaxed vibe this murdererous setting put out. Being a frequent visitor to Yorkshire, this is what I would expect. One of my favourite ever places!
I will definitely read the third in the series.
Despite loving music, I didn't enjoy this second in the series quite as much as the first. The reason being, it slumped a little in the middle, for me.
Still, I appreciated the relaxed vibe this murdererous setting put out. Being a frequent visitor to Yorkshire, this is what I would expect. One of my favourite ever places!
I will definitely read the third in the series.
syren1532's review
4.0
DCI Jim Oldroyd of West Riding Police is attending a concert by the famous Schubert String Quartet in Halifax. Just as the second movement comes to an end the lead violinist is shot dead. The shooter escapes and in the panic afterwards the famous and rare Stradivarius he was playing is stolen. The only motive Jim and his team can come up with is that a collector was after the violin. Shortly after the violin thief is also murdered. A really enjoyable read from start to finish - I look forward to reading more about Jim Oldroyd and his team soon.
Thanks to Netgalley, Thomas & Mercer and J R Ellis for the ARC of this book in return for an honest review.
Thanks to Netgalley, Thomas & Mercer and J R Ellis for the ARC of this book in return for an honest review.
jonathanrobert's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
abeerasad's review
5.0
Unbelievable
An amazing book! I thoroughly enjoyed it! Love the humour between characters in the Yorkshire Murder Mystery series! I especially loved 'The Quartet Murders' rather than the 'The Body In The Dales!' The unexpected plot twist at the end was shocking in a good way! I wonder what J.R Ellis has in store in the next book in the series!
An amazing book! I thoroughly enjoyed it! Love the humour between characters in the Yorkshire Murder Mystery series! I especially loved 'The Quartet Murders' rather than the 'The Body In The Dales!' The unexpected plot twist at the end was shocking in a good way! I wonder what J.R Ellis has in store in the next book in the series!
_whatkatieread_'s review
3.0
A priceless violin. And a dark secret someone is prepared to kill for.
DCI Oldroyd has seen his fair share of victims, but he has never witnessed a murder - until now. When world-famous violinist Hans Muller is shot and killed during a concert, the detective is faced with a case beyond logic. The culprit is nowhere to be found - and the victim’s priceless violin has disappeared too.
As Oldroyd investigates the mystery of the murderer’s identity and the motive for the killing, he enters the ruthless world of wealthy instrument collectors and stumbles upon a dark path where shocking secrets have been buried in the past. But the secrets will soon take centre stage.
Oldroyd must use all his cunning to recover the priceless instrument. But can he also solve the mystery of a murderer who vanished in front of his own eyes?
DCI Oldroyd has seen his fair share of victims, but he has never witnessed a murder - until now. When world-famous violinist Hans Muller is shot and killed during a concert, the detective is faced with a case beyond logic. The culprit is nowhere to be found - and the victim’s priceless violin has disappeared too.
As Oldroyd investigates the mystery of the murderer’s identity and the motive for the killing, he enters the ruthless world of wealthy instrument collectors and stumbles upon a dark path where shocking secrets have been buried in the past. But the secrets will soon take centre stage.
Oldroyd must use all his cunning to recover the priceless instrument. But can he also solve the mystery of a murderer who vanished in front of his own eyes?
once_upon_a_tome's review
5.0
I rather enjoy these books and I hope they get a stronger following soon! This one gave me a Midsomer Murder vibe and that is always a good thing! Give them a try and remember it's not going to be like your American detective mystery novel. Keep an open mind!
snikelfritz's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kizzia's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0