Still a Robotham fan

This is the fourth Michael Robotham book I have read but this one is "out of order" in that it's further back on the time line than the more recent books I have read. Sometimes that can be distrubing but the stories are so well told that it isn't at all. This book is also written in the voice of Ruiz and not O'Loughlin (though he is in it too) so a very different character comes through; a well rendered, believable character. I love Robotham's attention to detail; just enough but not too much and the different angle he has on the typical detective book.

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Overlong

Until now I have enjoyed Michel Robotham’s books. This one could have been condensed by two thirds. The plot was convoluted and in places ludicrous. There were far too many characters whose existence was tangential and mostly unnecessary.
Why would the police not think first that a child of divorced parents would most likely have been taken by the aggrieved partner?
On the plus side Inspector Ruiz’s backstory was interesting and the narrator was excellent.

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Great character, great story, brilliantly read

I enjoyed this even more than the first in the series.. Ruiz changed from a strident cockney to a northerner but was the better for it. Lots of twists and turns, good plot and kept me guessing. Ray Lonnen was a great narrator. I'll look for more of his work.

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An edge of your seat thriller

If you could sum up Lost in three words, what would they be?

Exciting, well-read, addictive

Who was your favorite character and why?

Vincent, a believable character - flaws and all

Which character – as performed by Ray Lonnen – was your favourite?

Vincent again,

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Definitely, was very hard to pull myself away!

Any additional comments?

I really enjoyed listening to Ray Lonnen acting out the book

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Lost

Thoroughly enjoyed the book and the narration was brilliant. I’m going for the whole series if books 1 and 2 are an indication of what to expect.

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Another great read from Michael Robotham!

My new favourite writer. The 5th book I've read of his and it didn't disappoint!

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I can not. Remember the last time I was spellbound

I have never read any of Michael Robothan books before I love my audio I feel alive

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Lost in the series

Really like Michael Robotham and have listened to aa few of his books.

However this one is the second in the series and I am afraid it brings nothing to the table.

It's an ok story from Detective Ruiz point of view but I don't feel you will miss out if you do not listen to this one in the Joe McLoughlin series.

The rest of the series is great as you get to know more about the characters and their lives, this is more of a detective book with only a cursory glance of the bigger picture.

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New discovery.

Really excellent story line and brilliant performance. This is the 2nd in the series and I have to listen to the next.

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Exciting

I really enjoyed this book. The story was gripping. The main character was not young and he had a very injured leg but got up to some exploits that seemed unrealistic but this didn't spoil the listening experience.

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