The Cadaver Game The Wesley Peterson Murder Mysteries Kate Ellis 9780749953676 Books
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I've read all of the Wesley Peterson books out on e-books and have been pulled into each one within the first 2 chapters. Ellis balances good storytelling with excellent character development. This adventure does have a few more characters in it than is usual, but if you're read the other books nearly everyone is a welcome friend -- except of course the bad guys. And in this one, the baddies aren't evil as much as they are conflicted. Unlike some of her other books where the murderer(s??) are psychopaths, this book's crimes are more personal. I won't say more. Wesley is over-worked, and this time it's Trish who takes on much of the detective work instead of Rachel, which makes for a good change. One character who made a brief appearance in a couple of earlier books - a lazy cop who never quite came into focus - has disappeared entirely from this book, which is a good thing. Pam, Wesley's wife, is less center-stage and thankfully her ditzy/slummy mother only makes her presence felt via phone calls. (I'd be ok if Ellis let Pam's mother emigrate to New Zealand or someplace that gets her out of the books.) Wesley's friend Neil is digging up a picnic for an artist who is hilarious in a sick kind of way: a good comic take on some contemporary art and the poseurs who work harder at looking like artists than creating anything. There is plenty of Devon scenery to enjoy as the police drive to posh neighborhoods, old farms and modern slums. This time the archaeological storyline is harder to connect to the contemporary one because they are not as closely mirrored as in some of the other books. But on the plus side, it's harder to figure out and predict both story lines and that adds to the intrigue. Someone new to the series may not want to start with this book, and get an earlier title to get acquainted with everyone. But eventually you'll want to read this one, too.Tags : The Cadaver Game (The Wesley Peterson Murder Mysteries) [Kate Ellis] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. When the decaying body of a murdered woman is discovered, DI Peterson has difficulties establishing her true identity. But as he digs deeper,Kate Ellis,The Cadaver Game (The Wesley Peterson Murder Mysteries),Piatkus,0749953675,Devon (England);Fiction.,Murder;Investigation;Fiction.,Police;England;Devon;Fiction.,Devon,Devon (England),England,FICTION Mystery & Detective General,Fiction,Fiction - Mystery Detective,Fiction-Mystery & Detective,GENERAL,General Adult,Investigation,Literary,Murder,Mystery & Detective - General,MysterySuspense,Police
The Cadaver Game The Wesley Peterson Murder Mysteries Kate Ellis 9780749953676 Books Reviews
Seemed like the author was treading the same tired track as previous stories. Characters failed to develop. Contrived and boring.
As always Kate Ellis has written a fascinating book. Her characters and description of the areas keep you anxious for the next book. My husband and I are both great fans of all her books.
A great mix of police work, seen through the eyes of D.I. Wesley Peterson, and archeology, seen through the eyes of his friend, Neil Watson. Somehow the work Neil is doing runs parallel to the case on which Wesley is working--even in this instance, where the case involves cyber-crime. In addition, we get the story of Wesley's home life, his mixed-race marriage, his working wife, his two small children, etc.
This is my first review, but I felt I needed to comment on the latest Wesley Peterson mystery--Cadaver Game. I've loved the series and eagerly read them all, but this one was somewhat disappointing, almost like the author just threw it together with little effort. First, too many bodies (4) at three different crime scenes--we never really get to know any of them as we did in past books. Second, way, way too many characters introduced who could be involved. Some get only a few paragraphs and then disappear never to be seen again. Third, little attention paid to the regular cast of characters. While I was relieved not to see much of the detective's whiny wife, the other characters are always of interest, and this book gives little information on what is going on with their lives. There are hints of romantic changes, but no real information. The historic mystery does mesh well with the modern mystery, but surprisingly doesn't fit into the archaeology very well. It is almost an afterthought when the historic body is found in the pseudo-archaeological site. As always the mystery is tidily wrapped up in the end, but I felt the author couldn't get interested in any of the many bodies and many characters she brought into the mix--so the end result is we don't know much about any of them. Not the author's best effort.
Kate Ellis writes great mysteries. It is interesting to see how different British police officers solve crimes from the way police do in the U.S. is my place to go for all of my book purchases. Great deals!
Kate Ellis's Wesley Peterson series is wonderful. This is the best kind of police procedural - the Police, Wesley and his boss are a perfect team in seeking out the perpetrators of the grisly murders in their neck of the woods. Ellis deftly weaves historical events and current archeology into the crime investigation, providing the reader with an exciting link to the past as well as an understanding of archeology. Ellis also gives an extremely interesting view of police proceedure in England. Her books are interesting and exciting. Wesley also has a compelling home life and history with his degree in archeology and his interactions with wife Pam and their two children. The Cadaver Game is an intense book combining current murder with a 17 year old crime and a daunting past event that helps mold the area. The hunt victims are relatable and the characters leave you guessing as to who is guilty. Ellis then ties everything together perfectly, revealing the perpetrator and the links to the past into an extremely satisfying ending.
I've read all of the Wesley Peterson books out on e-books and have been pulled into each one within the first 2 chapters. Ellis balances good storytelling with excellent character development. This adventure does have a few more characters in it than is usual, but if you're read the other books nearly everyone is a welcome friend -- except of course the bad guys. And in this one, the baddies aren't evil as much as they are conflicted. Unlike some of her other books where the murderer(s??) are psychopaths, this book's crimes are more personal. I won't say more. Wesley is over-worked, and this time it's Trish who takes on much of the detective work instead of Rachel, which makes for a good change. One character who made a brief appearance in a couple of earlier books - a lazy cop who never quite came into focus - has disappeared entirely from this book, which is a good thing. Pam, Wesley's wife, is less center-stage and thankfully her ditzy/slummy mother only makes her presence felt via phone calls. (I'd be ok if Ellis let Pam's mother emigrate to New Zealand or someplace that gets her out of the books.) Wesley's friend Neil is digging up a picnic for an artist who is hilarious in a sick kind of way a good comic take on some contemporary art and the poseurs who work harder at looking like artists than creating anything. There is plenty of Devon scenery to enjoy as the police drive to posh neighborhoods, old farms and modern slums. This time the archaeological storyline is harder to connect to the contemporary one because they are not as closely mirrored as in some of the other books. But on the plus side, it's harder to figure out and predict both story lines and that adds to the intrigue. Someone new to the series may not want to start with this book, and get an earlier title to get acquainted with everyone. But eventually you'll want to read this one, too.
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