Redemption Point is the second book in the Crimson Lake series. Once again, Candice Fox has written an exciting, fast-paced thriller. I could not put this book down! As always, the cast of characters is interesting and well developed. I especially enjoy Amanda Pharrell’s refreshing forthrightness and her novel take on the world, unsullied by conventional social constraints. I recommend this book highly and hope that there will be a third Crimson Lake book. Thanks to Random House UK Cornerstone and NetGalley for the ARC.

This is second in the Crimson Lake series but Candice Fox expertly provides a stand alone novel as well as the continuing story of Ted Conkaffey. With Amanda Pharrell they take on a gruesome murder in the Barking Frog pub providing the main storyline however it is meshed with the continuing story of Ted's predicament of how to prove his innocence of the child abduction crime he was accused of. The pub murder is giving up few clues but Amanda's unique perspective starts to unravel this very clever mystery. Although a very ugly crime the author adds some light humour to ease the horror of the investigation but still retaining all the thrills and excitement of a good crime thriller. Ted is reluctantly drawn into into investigating his own case following an incident with the victim's father who is looking for answers and justice for his daughter. This is a first rate crime thriller which keeps you captivated until the end. Hopefully the series will continue.

I really enjoyed the first book in this series, but this one knocked it out of the water,I gave the other book 5 stars and if I could I would give this one 6 stars.I just love the main characters, Amanda is so funny she is really growing on me I love her, and she is so intuitive I love that about her as well, and of course Ted is a great character.I really enjoyed the police officer as well and her developing friendship with Amanda, they were some great moments, and I felt really sad when this book ended.I do hope there will be more in the series the characters are far too good to leave .You do have to keep your wits about you when reading as the pace is relentless and the action jumps about from one character to another, but I really liked this style of writing there was never a dull moment.it was a cracker.great story really good characters and I think my favourite book of the year so far, I really recommend it.Thanks to netgalley and the Publishers for an ARC.

This is a sequel to Crimson Lake; a book I gave 4 stars; this one also gets 4 stars. I really recommend you read Crimson Lake before reading this otherwise you will not get the really important background to the 2 main characters, Ted and Amanda and, I feel, that is essential to get everything out of this story and an understanding of these 2 very different and intriguing characters.

The story has 2 main facets. The first being the murder of two young people and the second of Ted's attempts to clear his name of the violent attack on a young girl. Both parts fit together really well as does the unlikely partnership of Ted and Amanda and the relationship between Ted and his geese!

Well written; funny and sad with a story that will make you shout at it at times and laugh out loud at others, Redemption Point and its predecessor are books I'm glad I didn't miss out on and I would highly recommend.

Thanks go to Ellie Gibbons, Marketing Manager at Cornerstone - Penguin Random House UK and the author, Candice Fox for my copy in return for an honest review.

I loved this book, all the main characters were so easy to like, and I just didn't want the book to end. Gripping and a real page turner.

This sequel to Crimson Lake is an excellent second book, probably even better than the first. Amanda is a delightful quirky partner, I'd live to meet her!
The injustices from the first book continue (you really must read Crimson Lake first), and the descriptions of Far Northern Queensland bring the place alive, with its humidity and mangrove swamps.
Absolutely first class, I sincerely hope there's a third book on the way.

I really enjoyed this this sequel to Crimson Lake, and as per the last book, this was another great, quirky, crime thriller. I would strongly recommend reading Crimson Lake first, but am sure you could read this as a stand alone novel (but you wouldn’t be able to resist reading it if you did read this first!) As a fan of authors like John Hart, Karin Slaughter and Harlan Coben, I would place this author in the same category/genre.. The two main protagonists Ted Conkaffey and Amanda Pharrell are fantastically interesting with bizarre - yet fully believable - back stories and we are also introduced to another main character this time - Pip Sweeney - with her own intriguing history. This second book answers some unsolved questions from the first and I really hope there’ll be another. I have also read one of this author’s earlier works and hope to delve further into her back catalogue. It’s also interesting to read a book set in Australia (rather than the US, or UK, where most of the successful authors seem to set their work. I urge you to try this author!

Great characters and strong story. Full of differing emotions and you almost live it with Ted. Sad twist at the end but full of new strength.

Redemption Point is a sequel to Crimson Lake. Whilst Crimson Lake was a story complete in itself, the ending strongly suggested that there would be another book. Now here we are again with ex-copper Ted Conkaffey, still holed up near Cairns, hiding out in the heat of Northern Australia with most people convinced that he raped and nearly murdered a young girl. When the story starts he's been tracked down by the girl's father who beats him half to death. Ted manages to convince him that there might be some evidence that he was not guilty and ex-police detective and grieving father forge an unlikely alliance in their attempts to find the real villain.
Meanwhile, his partner in the local detective business (how does such a small town support two detectives?) has been commissioned to find the killer of a local boy shot in a bar as he closed up for the night. Amanda Pharrell remains the enigmatic half child-half woman of the first book and her damaged charm accounts for a lot of this book's appeal.
The two unlikely crime fighters are joined by a minor character from the first book, Philippa Sweeney, who owes her rapid promotion from beat police officer to Detective Inspector in part to Ted and Amanda's previous venture. Sweeney is thus happy to have the two private investigators alongside as they struggle to solve this apparently random and motiveless murder.
Ted has been accused of a terrible crime that he did not commit; Amanda has served prison time for a murder which she definitely did commit, even if there were extenuating circumstances; and Pippa carries the guilt of standing by and watching her father die while quite deliberately doing nothing to save him. All three are deeply damaged people, but we are sympathetic not only to Ted (who really has done nothing wrong) but to the other two who have, at least, been over-intimately involved in the deaths of others. Even Dale Bingley, the raped girl’s father, although much less fully realised than the other characters, has been turned into, in many ways, a terrible person because of his exposure to a crime that he was just psychologically unable to cope with.
A fifth key character is Kevin, the man who really did rape Claire, who we see through the pages of his diary. He is, it should go without saying, an awful, awful man. But even in Kevin we see some glimpses of humanity. He knows what he is doing is wrong and at one level really wants to stop himself, but he is too sick and too weak not to give way to his urges. Watching him justifying himself is, to put it mildly, disturbing, but this is powerful writing that pulls the book well clear of your average detective thriller.
With all these fascinating characters, it would be easy for Candice Fox to skimp on the mechanics of the mystery story. Instead, though, the detective side of this story is as solid as the characterisation. It's hardly a police procedural, but the killing at Crimson Lake has a satisfying crop of clues and red herrings.
The investigation of Clare's rape has rather more in common with the way these things are usually looked at, Ted and Dale spending hours checking car registrations against lists of known sex offenders. The breakthrough, when it comes, relies on an unlikely plot twist, but by then we’re so invested in the characters that we don't care.
Redemption Point is a solid piece of crime fiction that is every bit as good as Crimson Lake. Whether the series can sustain a third book is, to my mind, doubtful, but on the strength of the first two I'll certainly be willing to give a third novel a go.
A slightly different version of this review (including more discussion of Crimson Lake) appeared on my blog on 27 Feb (http://tomwilliamsauthor.co.uk/two-books-candice-fox/)

This is the second book featuring Ted and Amanda, two private investigators who have become colleagues and friends because of events in their past. In Ted's case he has been accused of a crime he didn't commit, whereas Amanda did commit a crime (but you feel there's more to her story that's still to unravel). As characters they're both easy to like, Ted because he is so normal yet has found himself in an impossible situation that he's still trying to come to terms with in his own way and Amanda because she's quirky, cheeky, and at times very impulsive!
Candice Fox has very skillfully continued to progress the story of Ted's wrongful imprisonment whilst introducing another crime in their neighbourhood which the pair of them are tasked with solving. The crime in their neighbourhood does get solved, with tragic consequences, and the real perpetratator of Ted's supposed crime is found and dealt with. Although one of the story lines starts and ends in the book I can;t help but feel that there may be more to come with the other!
I found the book engrossing and am pleased to say I was kept guessing right to the end and didn't anticipate what was going to happen. Would I recommend it? Yes! Would I like to read the next in the series? (Hopefully there will be more) The answer again is Yes!

although this is a second book in a series this could be read as a stand alone.

Every bit as enjoyable as the first book, story was well thought out and the characters are just as interesting.

Although it seems like this maybe the end of the story for Ted it seems like it maybe a good start for hearing more of Amanda's story.

I loved it and will definitely be on the look out for more in the series.

Anyone who was fortunate enough to read Crimson Lake may have been hoping for a sequel. Well, Redemption Point is it and it doesn’t disappoint. Like Crimson Lake, we are faced with a number of story threads, some new and some continuing. Ex cop Ted Conkaffey still carries the weight of having been falsely accused of the abduction, rape and attempted murder of a minor. Often the recipient of beatings and abuse he lives with the hope that one day he will find the true offender and go back to the life he once had. In the meantime he lives with some geese who have adopted him and works as a PI with a business partner called Amanda who has her own demons to face down. Her character is really developed in Redemption Point when she is asked to assist in finding the culprit behind the grisly murder of two young people in a bar. She becomes entwined with Sweeney the detective investigating the murder as they come to the realisation they share uncomfortable pasts. Amanda has a sparkling wit and a mildly aspergic view on life. Throughout the gripping novel, Ted begins to realise his former life cannot be recreated even if he can bring to justice the perpetrator of the crimes of which he was falsely accused. I found this book very hard to put down, it had great pace and depth. I would recommend however that a prospective reader starts with Crimson Lake, having that inner satisfaction that they can continue seamlessly with Redemption Point.

An exceptional thriller from a great new talent:
What makes a exceptional thriller for me is an original plot and great characters. "Redemption Point" by Candice Fox delivers on both counts.
This is the second novel by Candice Fox in the Crimson Lake series. In "Crimson Lake" readers were introduced to two unique characters: Amanda and Ted, who join forces as Private Investigators in Crimson Lake: a small Outback town. It is the unfairly accused background of these two characters which defines their relationship in this new novel as it did its predecessor. (This novel can be read as a standalone novel as Fox provides more than enough of a recap of how both Amanda and Ted got to where they are now.)
Amanda Pharrell served ten years in prison for murder, a verdict which was misguided and contributed to her personality disorders. Amanda is bipolar, and a natural sleuth, possessing observational traits which Sherlock Holmes would have envied.
Her partner, Ted Conkaffey is one of lives unfortunates. He happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and stands accused of the abduction and rape of a minor, a paedophile. His trial is on hold whilst the prosecutors search for more evidence to guarantee his conviction. As a policeman up until his arrest and charging, the label of "paedophile" has ripped his life apart overnight.
Amanda is a truly colourful character: in both personality and body. The tattoos which adorn most of her body symbolise in a sense her inner turmoil. Ted's body is equally colourful: sporting the latest injuries from his most recent "Paedo" bashing.
"Redemption Point" includes extracts from a Diary, maintained by the perpetrator of Ted's crime, in which the rapist reveals the full details of his guilt and how he managed to avoid discovery and continues to do so. The diary is an excellent addition to the novel as it complements the plot and explains many of the factors overlooked by the investigating authorities. Ted has many online sympathisers with his plight, thanks to a journalist who believes in his innocence. The journalist started an online website whose supporters, ironically include the actual culprit. But will justice prevail or is Ted set to continue with a cloud hanging over his head?
Meanwhile in a parallel plot, Ted and Amanda are delegated the task of solving a double murder in a local Crimson Lake pub. Amanda places herself in danger as she strives to resolve the apparently motiveless crime.
Candice Fox places her characters within a first rate plot and develops the relationships between the main characters which include Ted's wife and child, and the newly appointed Chief Inspector in charge of the dual murder case. The author manages to keep the reader on edge until the final page.
Candice Fox is an exciting new talent in the world of Crime Thrillers and "Redemption Point" delivers by fully engaging the reader throughout the novel. A great read. I hope we see the return of this colourful duo.

I read the first novel in this series and really enjoyed it, however, I didn't like this one as much. There's a good story line and well thought out characters and it brings the story that started in Book 1 to a conclusion. (I think some of the problems I had with the book were to do with the poor formatting which is due to this being an ARC. If you read the first book then definitely give this one a chance.

Five stars isn’t enough to say how good I think this book is. I loved Crimson Lake and was almost afraid to read the next Candace Fox book in the series in case it failed to live up to its predecessor. Well I needn’t have worried as it was superb.
Ted and Amanda are the most unlikely pair of private detectives you could ever imagine but it just works so well. I do hope there are more books to come with at least some of these finely drawn characters because the author had hit on a fine seam of interest.
I do also just have to comment , without giving any storyline away I hope, on the scene where Ted goes to see Lillian. It was one of the most exquisitely written parts of a story I have read. It wrenched my heart and I defy anyone not to feel sympathy for Ted by the 3nd of it.
Well done Ms Fox.

Wow I am blown away! What a brilliant read full of action, twists and light and darkness. I read this in super quick time because iI literally couldnt put it down. It was like just one more chapter, one more chapter meaning i was reading late into the night. A really wellk written book that is really engaging and enjoyable.

Special thanks to the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy in return for an honest review.
Having thoroughly enjoyed the first book in the series (Crimson Lake) I looked forward to the follow up with some anticipation. Suffice to say I was not disappointed.
I guess you could read this as stand alone, but I feel you would lose some of the background to the ongoing story. The book is a mixture of a current investigation and the ongoing issues from the books main character being falsely accused of being guilty of a child sex offence. I have no intention of spoiling the story by way of disclosure. Liked the way the author managed to integrate the past events into the current ongoing struggles of Ted. No hesitation in awarding five stars and recommending BUT do advise for maximum enjoyment that you read first book in the series first.

I didn't realise how much I would anticipate this story until I knew it was available! This is an excellent novel that completes the story we began in Crimson Lake and I was hooked from the first chapter.. Crimson Lake could well have been left as a one off story with it's ending suggestive of some hope for Ted but even better we get to read about that future with Redemption Point.

The book itself contains sufficient flashback information to introduce the characters and their histories that the story works just as well for readers that have missed the excellent Crimson Lake or choose to read this one first.

As with Crimson Lake we have two investigations interleaved. Ted and the quirky Amanda are once again investigating, this time a double murder in a local bar. There are hints early on as to the who and the why which are carefully fleshed out so the reader can "solve" the case alongside Ted and Amanda. The other investigation is to find the real culprit for the abduction and rape of the 13 year old Claire that Ted was wrongly accused of and that most people still consider him guilty of and bring Ted's story to conclusion.

Just as Ted is distracted from the murder investigation with thoughts of his own case, as a reader you too are drawn along his journey. The book wraps up Ted's story as we discover through a combination of investigation, diary entries and a final revealing meeting what really happened to Claire and who was responsible.

While both Amanda and Ted are interesting characters and could well go on to investigate other crimes together, having both their pasts now fully investigated and their crimes solved, it seems as though the series might end here. The hook of their personal lives was a huge part of both books in the series so if this is the last we see of Amanda and Ted, I bid a fond farewell to them happy to have heard both their stories.

This is a very good read. There is more than one story but all are cleverly woven together. The disgraced detective falsely accused of molesting a child is a completely convincing character. His attempts at a new life while trying to unravel his past is well done. The ending is good too. He does not go back to where he was before which is a much better conclusion than the more obvious 'happy ending'. All in all, a really worthwhile read from a very clever author.

"Maybe the tree was a symbol for me. Of defiance, resilience, regrowth. Of a twisted, flowerless, removed life - but a life nonetheless - possible with only the bare minimum needed to carry on."

Ted Conkaffey is an accused child kidnapper and rapist. Up until now he has felt defeated in proving his innocent, but when a stranger shows up on his property and violently attacks him Ted soon realises if he wants to remain alive he needs to find the true culprit. The one who has ruined not only his life but everyone's around him.

'Redemption Point' is the second novel in the 'Crimson Lake' series by Candice Fox. During the first an unlikely partnership is formed between Ted and convicted murderer Amanda Pharell. They run their own private investigation service which brings us to the story running throughout 'Redemption Point'. 2 teenage bartenders have been murdered whilst on shift at the Barking Frog Inn. One a local boy and the other a female backpacker. At first look it appears to be a burglary gone wrong but Ted and Amanda soon discover there is more to the story and the evidence is saying different.

Candice Fox has absolutely blown me away AGAIN. 'Crimson Lake' put her up there as one of my favourite authors and she has secured that spot with 'Redemption Point'. No other author draws me in the way that she can, no other author creates such beautifully developed yet unrefined characters, no other author makes me laugh and cry like she does and simply put, no other author tells such a good story.

I wish I could put into words how perfect Ted and Amanda's friendship is and just how perfect they are as individuals but I don't have any words other than perfection. I've never come across two characters in all my years of reading who I just "get" as much as I "get" these two.

I want to thank Penguin Random House Uk for an ARC in return for an honest review and to thank Candice Fox for completely blowing my mind for the second time. I cannot wait for the third in the series.