And Justice There is None, by Deborah Crombie, a-minus, Borrowed from Library of Congress, but available on audible.com. "While I enjoyed the book, I found it slow and tedious at times. However, I notice that many of the current TV series have relatively few central characters and that perhaps the increasing cast of friends and family (despite losing a few on the way) might put producers off. Crombie moves the story of Kincaid and James right along without providing all the details as their relationship progresses. This the 8th Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James mystery and it is filled with HUGE changes, and, of course, murder. A story that is difficult to put down or look away from. The plot of "And Justice There is None" is fully as complex as those of others I've read in the series, and the seemingly unrelated characters introduced early in the book become convincingly intertwined as the mystery unfolds. Interspersed within the main narrative, is a backstory that makes more and more sense as the book progresses. Surprise!! Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. This is one of the rare mystery series that has a compelling ongoing personal story between its two leads and great, intricate murders in every installment. In this volume, Inspector Duncan Kincaid is still with Scotland Yard, while Gemma Jones is not, but is a local DCI. Because of the titles there is no need for a spoiler alert to the readers of the first book to know that Duncan and Gemma become an item and then a family - not as quickly as one might think. Gemma has a lot on her plate being pregnant, working as an Inspector with the Nottingham police force and moving into a new home with her son Toby, Duncan and his son Kit and adopting a new dog. I had sussed the killer long before the denouement but that didn't stop the enjoyment. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. I wrote that Kinkaid & James #6 was my favourite so far in the series, but this one is even better, and I've become a total addict. Refresh and try again. Crombie is OK for the most part. Now May You Weep: A Novel (Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James Novels), In a Dark House (Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James Novels), A Share in Death (Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James Novels, 1), All Shall Be Well (Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James Novels), A Finer End (Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James), Water Like a Stone (Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James Novels), Kissed a Sad Goodbye (Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James), Where Memories Lie: A Novel (Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James Novels), Deborah Crombie’s Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James novels have been nominated for the. There was a problem loading your book clubs. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Dawn Arrowood was six weeks pregnant. This may well be my favorite Deborah Crombie book. There are a number of suspects and motivations to sift through, and a deep delve into the past is required to fit all the pieces into a whole. The "historical" italicized fragments heading some chapters led me to hope for a bit more drama at the conclusion, and the situation with the baby was, while somewhat expected given the continuation of the series, still incredibly depressing. Of course the plot is complex and intriguing with numerous red herrings to keep the reader guessing. I have the same question. And Justice There Is None,is one of the best so far. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published The house is available to them for 5 years as the owners have an ou. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I do not think the author answered it. Please try your request again later. The characters just leap off the page and her 'sense of place' is extraordinary indicating a huge amount of research before putting pen to paper. A very twisty tale of murder. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. I liked her characters and her knowledge of complex English geography and places. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2020. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. This series ranks right up there with pd James, Martha Grimes, Elizabeth George......I for one cannot get enough ....I anxiously await each new one, Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2014. This also focused more on Gemma James and I felt like I grasped a better understanding of what motivates her. My guess is she probably did not have enough pages to conclude on this side development ... just my 2 cents. I think this series has improved with each book. The mystery story itself is fairly original with several seemingly disconnected people dying by the same odd means and, of course, we get to watch as capable people connect the dots. I admit that I was a little let down by A Finer End, feeling that the supernatural components of the novel just didn't fit well into the framework of a Kincaid/James novel. However, I notice that many of the current TV series have relatively few central characters and that perhaps the increasing cast of friends and family (despite losing a few on the way) might put producers off. The mystery here is excellent. The action takes place in a neighborhood where friends have become family, and real family is revealed. It seems that she can't bear to part with her characters, and can't bear to finish the story, or can't bear to explain the coincidences, and can't bear to explain who is really whom - since names seem to evolve and change for no im, I've read the Crombie Kincaid/James books in order - this is #8. I enjoy her prose, and she draws characters pretty well, the dialog is believable... but. There is justice for this book if you read it, Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2005. The stories are always interesting and topical, and the characters are always very clearly drawn. The mystery story itself is fairly original with several seemingly disconnected people dying by the same odd means and, of course, we get to watch as capable people connect the dots. Firstly, I can say, without fear or favour, that I thoroughly enjoyed all of the mysteries. Dawn Arowwood was found by her husband in the shrubbery of their expensive home with her throat slashed and a stab wound in the chest. She had managed to beat Karl home, then; she would have a few minutes’ respite. Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2020, First let me say that I am a fan of British mysteries. You've had a bad childhood, exposed to hatred, therefore you will be unbalanced or harmful to others. The family story running alongside the murder mystery is great as well. But this case sets off warning bells for Duncan: it's far too similar to an unsolved murder in which an antiques dealer was killed in precisely the same way and when the escalating violence claims yet another. But...My problem is with, I think, the authors point of view and analysis of what motivates people and causes them to make the choices that they make. by Bantam. In their latest outing, Kincaid and his former partner--and soon-to-be roommate--follow a twisting trail of rage and retribution whose buried roots are about to exact a deadly toll on the living. Gemma James is adjusting to professional and personal changes-and a future now intricately entwined with Duncan Kincaid. If you can I suggest reading them in order to really know what is going on with Duncan and Gemma. No complaints at all. To solve this case, Gemma and Duncan must walk a merciless razor's edge through a place where true justice will be a long time coming. I rather liked it, but my comments there are equally applicable to this book. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. AND JUSTICE THERE IS NONE by Deborah Crombie is Book #8 in her Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James mystery series. 4.5 Stars!! Their hunt for a killer will traverse the teeming stalls of the city's antiques markets to a decades-in-the-making vendetta of history and hatred that has been honed to a flawless, deadly point. 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