Out of Sight is a well woven police procedural. It starts off a bit slow and is mired in side details about other characters throughout the story but overall it flows fairly well and keeps you guessing. I enjoyed the book and would recommend it if you like police procedurals. It’s not as fast paced as other authors I’ve read but it was still a good read with plenty of twists and turns.

This was a very good police procedural. There were many twists and turns in this engaging plot and I loved following along on the investigation.
Many thanks to HQ And to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Thank you to @paulgitsham & @hqstories for reaching out and letting me have a read of the latest book in the Warren Jones series. I actually read this in about 2 days a few weeks ago and just didn’t post a review 🤦🏻‍♀️ (I blame baby brain!!) I love the pace of Paul’s writing, the way the story plays out, the twists, the way clues are embedded into it to drag the reader along and simply the tone of whole story. I think I said this about the last book I read of Paul’s but it really reminds me of the @bbc drama ‘Line Of Duty’ where you just need to know more!! I really enjoyed this latest instalment and am already looking forward to the next.

This is book number seven in a series. It is not necessary to read the previous six, but I certainly intend to do so, to find out more about DCI Warren Jones and the people with whom he works.

This outing opens with a dead body under a bridge, fingerprints and teeth removed. Of course, this presents challenges both in identifying the body and solving the murder itself. The team does manage to identify the dead man, but the investigation itself is slow-going, as the victim was a loner of sorts, and held his secrets closely.

To complicate things, it turns out DCI Jones has a lot going on in his personal life as well: his father has been moved to an assisted living facility, and he and his wife are recovering from her miscarriage and their discussions at attempting parenthood again are heartbreaking.

Eventually, they find the man was regularly seeing other men via a dating app, and the investigation becomes even more involve than before, as the team chases down the man's partners and look into their whereabouts when the man was killed.

Ranging from people lying to damaged walls to nonworking or just slightly out of range or intentionally sabotaged CCTVs, this investigation has it all. But the team is dogged, and there are no slow parts for the reader, which is always a potential when the investigation is so large.

This book has an interesting murder investigation and a personal story that is not contrived just to have the main character have some kind of flaw or obstacle to overcome (and that's easily solved).

Four point out of five stars, rounded up to five.

Thanks to HQ Digital and NetGalley for the reading copy.

This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I found it to be a really enjoyable read. There were so many twists and turns it made your head spin ! I will definitely read more by this author

Another well written police procedural with a well detailed plot, leads, false trials, twists and turns. Continuing the interest in the main characters from the series and developing them and their back stories well.

Another outing for DCI Warren Jones and his team. This time, they are trying to track down the murderer of a dead man, who had been dumped in a stream under a bridge. Just to make matters difficult, the dead man is naked, with all forms of identification (teeth and fingertips!) removed, just the sheet he is wrapped in to help. After the post mortem, they are able to identify the victim and from there, follow lots of threads to try and catch the murderer. Interlaced with the case, we follow the personal lives of the team.
As ever, the book is very well written, gripping and has some clever detecting! Love this series, highly recommended.

3.75*
DCI Warren Jones #7. I have only read one of the series forgive me father which I loved.
It’s setting is in fictional Middlesbury.
It reads well as a standalone although there are references to a previous case.
A body turns up that someone has taken a lot of trouble to make identification as difficult as possible. He has predominantly been cut off from his family due to his sexuality. He is living way beyond his means which opens up more possibilities for his murder.
The pace is relatively slow. I always crave more pace.
It has a very authentic feel of police procedure.
Warren is a very likeable character and considerate boss.
In an early section while they were trying to identify potential suspects there was a lot of theorising on alternative motives and people which got a bit dry for me.
The constant lies and evasiveness of the family frustrated me, and make their behaviour very suspicious.
Lies play a big part in the unfolding of the story.
Between the interviews and theorising I found there to be some repetition.
There were some clever pieces of deduced evidence presented to the suspects to apply pressure. It a very tangled web which gives interest.
The last quarter sees an injection of tension right up the end we are kept in suspense as to the identity of the murderer.
An interesting and satisfying ending. It didn’t measure up to forgive me father for me.

Another great read from Paul Gitsham.

I have read the previous novel to this, but whilst there are some references to previous books in the series, it doesn't impact on the readers enjoyment.

This is a British thriller that focuses on the detail of the investigation, and doesn't need to focus on the gory details that some other novelists feel they have to do. Whilst reading I picked up on a couple of clues to the final act, but not enough for me to guess whodunnit and spoil any remaining reading I still had.

If you like a good British crime novel, then I would highly recommend it for you.

I was provided a free ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

Out Of Sight’ is the seventh book in the bestselling series featuring Detective Chief Inspector Warren Jones series. I haven’t quite caught up with all of the books in the series but I am getting there. I read the synopsis for ‘Out Of Sight’ and it certainly sounded like the gripping crime story that I have grown to love so much. I jumped straight into the story and what a story it was too. I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘Out Of Sight’ but more about that in a bit.
I was drawn into ‘Out Of Sight’ from the synopsis alone and the story inside the covers confirmed what I suspected. I suspected that I wouldn’t be able to part with this book very easily. That was most definitely true. I was intrigued by the crime and I had my own theories as to what the motivation for the crime was so of course I had to keep reading to see if I was on the right track or if I had the wrong end of the stick. The pages turned quicker and quicker as my desperation to find out what happened just grew and grew. I found ‘Out Of Sight’ to be a gripping read, which certainly kept me on my toes as well as on the edge of my seat.
‘Out Of Sight’ is well written. The author certainly knows how to grab your attention from the start and draw you into what proves to be a compelling and intriguing story. I love the main character of DCI Warren Jones. Reading ‘Out Of Sight’ felt like being on an at times scary and unpredictable rollercoaster ride with several twists and turns along the way. I felt as though I was part of the story and at the heart of the action, which is all thanks to Paul’s very vivid and realistic storytelling.
In short, I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘Out Of Sight’ and I would definitely recommend this book to other readers. I will certainly be reading more of Paul’s work in the future. The score on the Ginger Bok Geek board is a very well deserved 4* out of 5*.

This is the seventh book in the DCI Warren Jones series. Warren and his wife are clearing out his grandfather’s house when a body is found under a bridge in the area. They must first identify the man. Once they do, they find his life was not easy.
They are slowing investigate to find out who killed him. Was it someone he met online or a family member? The story unfolds with the help of Jones’ team. I liked how they worked together to solve the murder.
I liked learning more about the characters. Each book we learn more.
The writing was particularly good, and I read the book in a few days. I recommend this book and the series. Thank you, Net Galley, for an advanced copy for an honest review.

I love this series and, even now we have got to book 7, it shows absolutely no sign of flagging. Every book has been well plotted and expertly executed, starring well drawn characters, both main and extras. Oh and the author always keeps me on my toes throughout with trying to second guess and get ahead of the investigators - with mixed results I hasten to add.
So, in this, his 7th outing, we follow DI Warren Jones as he endeavours to try and solve the murder of an initially unidentifiable man found dead under a bridge with features obscured. They hope that figuring out who he was would help them try and work out why he was killed and that would lead to who did the killing. They are wrong. Identifying him just opens up a whole other can of worms. Jones and his team are nothing if but tenacious but with secrets and lies at every turn, will they be able to cut through the noise and get to the bottom of things and bring justice to the dead man?
I've already said I'm a fan of this series and I am not quite sure exactly what sets it above all the other police procedural series that are out there - and there are many! There are lots with good characters, great plots and no superfluous waffle but there is something about this one - maybe the way the author balances it all out - that sets this one just a bit out from the crowd. Could be that I have pretty much never managed to guess everything ahead of time but yet, at the same time, never been disappointed at the endings. And with the sheer volume of this genre book I devour, that's not an easy thing. Every new book in the series is as fresh as the last. And also, despite it being a series book and the usual rules apply, there is not as much backstory as with some and although for completeness I will always recommend you start from book one, this series can be read stand alone. But, that said, it's too good not to go back and play catch-up so... what are you waiting for?
My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.

Out of Sight is the seventh instalment in the Detective Chief Inspector Warren Jones series set in the small, fictional town of Middlesbury, Hertfordshire. It a chilly late November evening when an unidentified man carrying a body dumps it in the shallow brook under the bridge 3 miles from Middlebury. Before he leaves he repeatedly beats the body with a metal object and smashes out the teeth. Fast forward 3 days and DCI Jones, Senior Investigating Officer at Middlesbury CID, and his wife, Susan, are at his grandparent’s house finishing up the last of the tidying and clearing ready for a new family to move in, as ever since grandfather Jack’s fall he has lived in a retirement home and so the house must be sold. He receives a call regarding a body that had been found under a bridge by farmhand Charles Pitt. Not only has he been brutally smacked all over his body but they find his fingerprints have been removed and the other identifying feature - the teeth - have crumbled from the impact of the harsh blows. He was naked and wrapped in a sheet. Identification looks like it might be an issue until they discover the man has a pacemaker and can retrieve his identifying information from the serial number.

39-year-old Anish Patel had it fitted 18 months ago at Addenbrooke hospital. But when they notify his family there is something not quite right and it's immediately clear they feel disdain for the detectives who are just doing their job. They catch a break, however, when the victim’s sister, Reva Vasava, comes to talk to them without the presence of her overbearing family. The investigation kicks into high gear as the police go through every aspect of Anish’s personal life, friends, family and anything else that could be pertinent to the case. A plethora of possible suspects exist and so the interrogations and interviews begin to try to ascertain who actually murdered him. This is a compulsive and absorbing procedural with a large suspect pool, numerous leads for the detectives to follow and twists, turns and red herrings in abundance, all of which are very effective at pulling the wool over your eyes and keeping you guessing the whole way through. I loved how the author focused the story on the interviews of the suspects as it's unusual, and I found it completely riveting. Told from the investigators perspective, it is full of secrets and lies and a family with multiple dark deceptions to uncover. Highly recommended.

There’s nothing quite like sinking your teeth into a juicy British crime novel - the setting, characters, the puzzle, the twists and turns and all the red herrings until the ending is finally revealed. Its all the more exciting when the novel is part of a series - the added bonus of a continuing relationship with a team of CID characters with “real” lives, problems, past cases, traumatic injuries and losses, sometimes not-so-understanding spouses, children, and hopes for their futures - all to be managed along with their always burning need to do their part, no matter what it takes, to see justice done.

This crime novel hits the mark on all levels - DCI Warren Jones and his team are wonderful, relatable characters, the plot is tight and intricately woven, and our victim is one you can’t help but feel for and care about. At the same time, the organization of this book added a further interesting element. The chapters each based on around activities occurring on a given day, beginning with the crime and then following the period up to approximately two weeks after as the detectives work to uncover the facts and solve the mystery.

In chronological order, we watch the the detective process the crime from the beginning, learning the details of the crime and figuring out those involved or affected, including the identity of the victim, right along with them. With every new discovery they regroup and modify the theories held, holding some of their ideas back with teasers for the reader to explore on their own. Most interesting of all, we sit in on interviews with suspects, both before and after their detainment or arrest, giving us an opportunity to discount, or believe, the new stories that are disclosed right along with the crime team. This process adds tremendous detail and cleverness to the plotting, taking the reader on a winding, back-and-forth ride to figure it all out with the cops that feels authentic and is downright addictive.

The characters we most feel compassion for in this story in one way or another, all keep “out of sight” their feelings of shame, grief, fear, loneliness and their core need to be accepted and loved. The ones we are most repulsed by work hard to polish the veneer hiding their greed, pride, brutality, and callous disregard for the humanity of others. Its fun to try to land on which characters fit in which camp, and you can be sure (no spoilers here!) this author has some clever tricks up his sleeve.

I found this book compelling and read it almost straight through. This book is a treat for British mystery lovers everywhere, and particularly those who enjoy character-based and multi-layered crime procedurals. I can’t wait to catch up with the rest of the series.

A big thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for an advance review copy of this book.

I am on the HQ Book tour and will be publishing this book review on Instagram @BooklyMatters on June 8.

I was delighted to receive this from Netgalley as I’ve read all of Paul’s other books in this series and this one didn’t disappoint. The police procedural was good and extensive and I wasn’t able to work out who had committed the murder.

I would say though, I would, personally, have liked a bit more relating to the lives of the officers involved, especially Karen after what she’d suffered. Also, we didn’t hear very much about Warren and his wife’s since the last book, apart from that it was an enjoyable read. Funny how, as a reader one gets attached to the characters!

My thanks to Paul, the publishers and Netgalley for the ARC.

Out of Sight is the latest book in the DCI Warren Jones series by Paul Gitsham and it is an excellent police procedural novel.

The storytelling hooks the reader in as the team slowly unravel the various strands of the investigation to uncover who was the murderer and why.

Unlike some other books in this genre Out of Sight focuses mainly on the interviews rather than the action which definitely contributes to a very enjoyable read

427 pages

4 stars

DCI Warren Jones and his wife Susan have just about wrapped up the clearing of his grandfather's house. It has been sold. His grandfather is now living at a care facility, and after a bumpy start is seeming to like it better.

He receives a call about a body found under a bridge. The face has been smashed and the fingertips removed to slow identification. But the team is in luck. They obtain the man's identity from the serial number on his pacemaker.

When they notify the man's family, they are distinctly hostile. The murdered man's only sister seems to want to talk, but not with the rest of the family around.

The case drags on as the team looks into the man's personal life, friends and so on. When suspects are located, the interrogations begin.

This book is well written and plotted as are all of Paul Gitsham's novels. I like learning about the police's personal lives. It was not too much and did not detract from the story at all. However, I don't recall that his previous books spent so much time interrogating suspects. That part dragged for me. I did not enjoy this book as much as the author's previous novels. The interminable interrogations felt a little like filler to me. Nonetheless, I did enjoy the book and look forward to reading Mr. Gitsham's next book.

I want to thank NetGalley and HQ/HQ Digital for forwarding to me a copy of this good book for me to read, enjoy and review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

This is what police procedurals are all about. Tightly plotted, with a degree of authenticity not often seen between the pages of a fiction book. From the beginning you find yourself in safe hands and as the investigation progresses and the lies and intrigue are uncovered, that attention to detail really pays off.
Great characterisation and a fabulous sense of place, particularly as this is a fictional town. I found myself sneaking chapters in when I should have been doing other things which is always the signs of an addictive read

Part of the DCI Warren Jones series finds him searching for the murderer of a man found beneath a bridge. Their first challenge is identifying the victim as his teeth have been smashed and fingerprints destroyed.
After identifying the man the case becomes more challenging with lots of potential murderers, leads and red herrings. Is it someone in his family or someone he met online.
Good police procedural thriller.
Thanks to Netgalley for allowing me to read this book in return for a fair review.
3.5 stars ⭐️

Another engaging police procedural in this well established series with the return of several key characters and a complex but extremely sad case.
Warren and the team have their work cut out to untangle the threads of the life lost