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Storm Bodies by Steve Orme

Nov16

Totally Gripping

Storm Bodies by Steve Orme is a totally gripping crime suspense that I just could not put down. It is the second book in the D.I. Miles Davies series and can be read as a stand-alone. However, for maximum enjoyment and character progression, I recommend reading Storm Deaths first, especially as a storyline continues over to this book.

Once more the reader follows the Derbyshire police force as they investigate serious crime. The force is a well-oiled machine, relentless in their pursuit of crime. To lighten the atmosphere, a character spreads dark humor. There is also an extremely well-written episode of light humor which makes the reader chuckle, and counter balances the dark topic of murder.

The author’s passion for basketball once again, comes through as we follow the Derby Storm team. Familiar names from the first book pop up.

All the characters were well drawn. They were an eclectic mix who elicited a variety of emotional responses from me.

Storm Bodies is crime fiction writing out of the top drawer. The reader is drawn in from the start as we cling on, following the story to its’ conclusion.

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Storm Deaths by Steve Orme

Nov16

Thrilling & Well Written

Storm Deaths by Steve Orme is a thrilling contemporary crime suspense that gripped me from the start.

The action is mainly set in Derby in the East Midlands. A lot of the focus is on the basketball team, the Derby Storm. The author clearly has a vast knowledge of the sport.

As the novel opens, we ‘hear’ from a victim of crime. This begs the first of many questions – who? Where? And why?

As the novel progresses and the body count rises, the reader who is fully engaged, has many more questions.

We see that not everyone’s character is wholly black or wholly white, many are shades of grey. In even the darkest heart, there is a glimmer of light.

All the characters were well drawn and believable. They were an eclectic mix. Back stories were given to some of the characters. Police woman, Tilly’s, story was heartbreaking. The reader understands her motivation for joining the police. Even a minor character stood out for me – the old man who walks his dog at 5am. I could clearly picture him, showing that Steve Orme really thinks about his characters, even those who have ‘bit’ parts.

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