Think Twice

A DCI Sean Bracken Crime Thriller, Book 2

By: John Carson

Narrated by: Angus King

As the end of the year draws to a close, Detective Chief Inspector Sean Bracken is called to a murder scene near the Writer's Museum. The body of a woman is sitting on a bench in the square, her frozen hand holding a paperback.

The book is by famous American professor of psychology and crime writer Edwin Hawk, who has just ended a book tour, culminating in Edinburgh.

Hawk doesn't know her and thinks she may be just a fan of his.

Knowing he is the number-one suspect, he sets out to convince Bracken of his innocence. But Bracken has dealt with people like Hawk before. Is the man telling the truth or using psychology to get away with murder?

Bracken discovers the real reason the professor is still in Edinburgh, and it's not for Hogmanay. And when he discovers the secrets he's been keeping, not only could his own life be in danger, but those around him.

Bracken will have to deal with not only a vicious killer but somebody who doesn't like to lose. But Bracken has played these games before, and one of them has to lose.

And for the loser, life will never be the same again.

©2021 John Carson (P)2022 John Carson

Good characterizations and camouflage of the villain till the end

I have read two novels in this series and am looking forward to more. Particularly enjoyed the development in this book of the relationship between Bracken and his father and the introduction of the new boss, Cara, who interests me more than any of the other regular female characters encountered so far. A read well worth your time.

Revenge is a serious evil

The narrator was amazing. The storyline is filled with thrills and suspense up to the very end. A must read series

I enjoyed the storyline, developing characters looking forward to the next in the series. Narration was again fantastic

Angus King Is The Star

I picked this up on sale just to see where the series was headed: No place special, it turns out. I still don't know Sean Bracken enough to care about him. The story is cliched and aimless all at once. And there was plenty of room to add some meat; this wrapped up in under 5 hours. and I always listen at 1.2 so I really knocked it out quickly. I'll wait for Kirk's next release.

But Angus King is excellent.