Average but interesting

This storyline was very basic, ‘cult’ recruits girls who are all very vulnerable. He entices them to take part in DMT and encourages them to believe their hallucinations are the alternative life they can experience, by throwing themselves off a cliff edge. As this story enfolds, Louise and team begin their investigations, but Louise is also wrapped in the sudden disappearance of her and niece. Considering her brothers mental health and drinking problems, she is consumed with guilt and tries to trace him without letting her team know. This causes Louise frustration, as she’s torn between the girls deaths and the despair of her parents who are heartbroken at the disappearance of their son and their 6 year old granddaughter. It’s a battle for Louise to try and hold herself together, but it becomes increasingly difficult to do. A relatively easy read that has just enough intrigue to keep you reading.

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Fantastic

Well read audiobook, great story line, enjoyed it. Looking forward to the next one in the series. Can highly recommend.

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awesome

very clever. a story about a common occurance (sadly), but told from a different angle. DI Louise is a loveable character, and I hope she gets a good break soon

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ascent, not descent.. Matt Brolly terrific

I loved this book. un-put-downable.
A real page turner. I am looking forward to Louise's next case and another sojourn into a previous life in and around Weston-super-Mare.

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The Descent

After listening to the first book which I really enjoyed along with others written by Matt Brolly, I was looking forward to this and purchased it before it being released. I am sorry to say it didn’t live up to the first book or others from the same author. A little disappointing this time.

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Compelling plot we’ll narrated.

This is the second in the series and I’ve read both now. The plot was very compelling and as with the first book what starts as quite minor crime builds to grab your attention and it’s very well delivered. As the second book I have to say I find Louise quite irritating at times with her flawed thinking and impetuous actions but I suppose this all contributes to the story line. I’ll definitely be continuing with the series though.

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*4.5 Stars*

This book is much faster paced than book one. We are starting to get a feel about the character of DI Louise Blackwell, she is trying to keep her job after an event whilst working for the MIT department which saw her being transferred to a much quieter station. Every case she takes her ex nemesis from MIT is always trying to take it away from her, whilst trying to make her look incompetent.

This case seemingly looks like a suicide and when there is another death in similar circumstances Louise’s gut is interested.

When samples of both victims come back with traces of the same drug in their hair she digs further.

Whilst investigating a third body turns up a link to a man Jay Chappell who was seen with one of the victims on cctv. This man is as cool as a cucumber and charismatic Louise knows what her gut is telling her. But how does she prove it. He knows she is on to him but he feels as if he is bulletproof

Now she suspects it’s murder rather than suicide she knows there is more to it. Jay Chappell preys on weak and vulnerable young women, he drugs them with a tea which takes them to “another world’ he wants them all to “move on” and dresses it up as if it’s their choice. This seems to give him a buzz and as each girl chooses when they want to “move on” Jay’s internal excitement grows.

Now he knows Louise will not give up and the Police are getting a step closer he changes the way the third victim dies. One person in his strange group of admirers is battling with doubts.

Will Louise find the proof and evidence she needs for a safe conviction? At the same time she is battling personal demons within her family which is starting to interfere with her work? Will the person close to Jay Chappell stay loyal to him……. With so much on her plate will Louise rise to the challenge?…….

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Really good

Really good detective series.
DI Louise Blackwell's character is very likable and her character development is very satisfying.
The narration is equally of high standard.

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Death is not the end .....

DI Louise Blackwell's second outing is just as thrilling as her first. In this book she has to investigate the apparent suicides of two young women. Are they really suicides, and could they be connected?

The plot grabbed me right from the start. The story unfolds from the perspective of Louise and her team, and from a lonely young woman who is grieving the loss of a child. There was a feeling of dread as I listened, wondering if Louise could solve the case before more deaths occurred. I liked the setting of Weston super Mare, a fading seaside town and Brolly's descriptions brought it to life. As before Louise's personal life is full of problems, mainly concerning her alcoholic brother. This is an excellent police procedural and I am looking forward to the next in the series.

Excellent narration by Danielle Cohen made this a riveting listen.

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*** WARNING ~ POTENTIALLY TRIGGERING ***

Overall I enjoyed the book, it is well written & sensitive & it did keep me listening

BUT I did find it TRIGGERED some thoughts I'd rather not have.... So I do think that you should AVOID this book if you can have NEGATIVE or SUICIDAL THINKING ~ my feeling is that it almost promoted taking your life if that's what you want to do.... But that is my opinion based on how it made me feel

Preformance wise ~ in all honesty I do prefer listening to a male narrator but having really enjoyed the other series of books, DCI Lambert, by Matt Brolly, which I've completed, I wanted to try the DI Blackwell series next. I did find the repetitive mistakes irritating...

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