RE: Reviews for IN THE BLOOD (A genealogical crime mystery)
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Glad to see that the good reviews are still coming in! As you know, I enjoyed your book very much! :0)  Drinking tea and reading my kindle, my two favourite occupations! |
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RE: Reviews for IN THE BLOOD (A genealogical crime mystery)This post was last modified: 29 Oct 2011 08:15 AM by Steve Robinson.
With 60 reviews and an average of 4.9 out of 5, In the Blood is now Amazon UK's highest rated independently published Kindle eBook in their crime, thriller & mystery category. Here's the list http://amzn.to/t2zMoJHere's review No.60. 4.0 out of 5 stars An unlikely hero, 28 Oct 2011 By LML "linda12751" (Northern Ireland) - See all my reviews This review is from: In the Blood (A genealogical crime mystery) (Kindle Edition) A genealogist seems, on the face of it, an unlikely hero for a mystery/thriller novel and yet this book is a real page turner! What seems to be a routine assignment for Jefferson Tayte - tracing his employer's family tree in Cornwall - turns into an adventure in which his life is threatened by a sinister stranger. Tayte is a very likeable, affable character and there are a range of intriguing people that he comes into contact with. The writing throughout is of a very high standard and the cornish setting is beautifully drawn. The weaving together of the contemporary and historical stories works very well, with plenty of suspense and drama in both strands. At times the ending of an exciting book can be a bit of a let down, but not in this case. Without giving anything away, I can say that I thought that the murderer's motivation, when it is revealed, is very convincing, as is the truth behind the events in the past. I really enjoyed this book and found it difficult to put down - I'm looking forward to Jeff's next adventure. Steve
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RE: Reviews for IN THE BLOOD (A genealogical crime mystery):0) Drinking tea and reading my kindle, my two favourite occupations! |
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RE: Reviews for IN THE BLOOD (A genealogical crime mystery)(29 Oct 2011 08:18 AM)Kew Wrote: Congratulations - 60 reviews!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Karen.  I never could have imagined this when I released ITB 4 months ago. What a journey!
Steve
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RE: Reviews for IN THE BLOOD (A genealogical crime mystery)5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I've read this year, 6 Nov 2011 By Phil - See all my reviews This review is from: In the Blood (A genealogical crime mystery) (Kindle Edition) I came across this book via the UK Kindle Users Forum where I saw it nominated for November's Book Club read. I found the Genealogy aspect of the book intriguing and I immediately bought it. The book had a very interesting story line with more than a few surprises along the way. I'm usually a slow reader but I haven't been able to put this one down, its definitely one of the best books I've read this year. A brilliant debut novel and I'm already looking forward to reading Steve's next book. Thanks very much Phil. Steve
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RE: Reviews for IN THE BLOOD (A genealogical crime mystery)5.0 out of 5 stars Great thriller, 8 Nov 2011 By M. James "Matt James" (London) - See all my reviews This review is from: In the Blood (A genealogical crime mystery) (Kindle Edition) This is a great, cleverly-written book by an author with a descriptive style that is really much better than we have any right to expect from a narrative thriller. The plot is intricate but not never overwhelming, while both the characters and the Cornish setting are vividly portrayed, making you wonder how much of the story and the locations are based on observable truths that you could go and rediscover for yourself. It's easy to recommend this book and I'd expect it to become very popular. Wonderful stuff. Thanks very much, Matt. No writer could hope for more.
Steve
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RE: Reviews for IN THE BLOOD (A genealogical crime mystery)5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, 9 Nov 2011 By Mrs. S. Cullum "veggiequeen" (Surrey, England) - See all my review This review is from: In the Blood (A genealogical crime mystery) (Kindle Edition) What can I say that hasn't been said already? Great story, great characterisation. It is our November bookclub read on the Kindle Users Forum. Well done, Steve. Thanks very much Mrs Cullum. I'm guessing, but I think that's Susanne. Thank you. It's very much appreciated and with 63 reviews (4.9 avg.) you've pushed In the Blood up the Amazon average customer review chart to be the 4th most highly rated read in the entire 'crime, thriller and mystery' category (almost 50,000 books) - right between Agatha Christie's 'And then there were none' and 'Murder on the orient express'!
Steve
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RE: Reviews for IN THE BLOOD (A genealogical crime mystery)Please put a bowl of water out for hedgehogs and other night-time visitors, you might just save their life.
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RE: Reviews for IN THE BLOOD (A genealogical crime mystery)(09 Nov 2011 08:45 PM)joo Wrote: and http://www.amazon.co.uk... I just saw it, Joo. Actually I wouldn't have but Kew just pointed it out. And thanks for pointing it out to. I've just put a post about it in my chat thread. And thanks, Phil, for the great arrow. This month just keeps getting better and better!
Steve
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