Arcam
by Jason Minick
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Pub Date Mar 27 2018 | Archive Date Oct 05 2018
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Description
DCI Jack Robson believes he is hunting a kidnapper… Away from his posting in London, Robson is asked to lead an investigation in the south west of England.
But what begins as a baffling local kidnapping mystery, quickly escalates into something far more sinister. In pursuit of the perpetrators, DCI Robson joins forces with Inspector Emma Wilson and the rest of the regional CID team.
Together, they attempt to make sense of the lack of evidence or motive, eventually getting drawn to the tiny island of Steep Holm, in the Bristol Channel. As the investigation progresses, Robson, Wilson and their colleagues find themselves facing something far beyond normal detective work.
Unthinkable connections lead them to a conspiracy, so great it could change the course of humanity. The question is, can they intervene before it’s too late to prevent the appalling future that potentially lies ahead…
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PLOT: 5
CHARACTERS: 5
WORLD BUILDING: 5
FLOW: 5
OVERALL SCORE: 5 out of 5
This was a gripping read. From the moment I picked it up, I was hooked. DCI Jack Robson has a lot on his plate. Single parent, juggling a career with family life and struggles, things are tough. But when tasked to investigate strange cases of people going missing he has no idea just how much his worldview will be turned upside down.
Now I won't lie, there were times when I would sigh at some descriptive heavy paragraphs but on the grand scheme of things, it was a small annoyance when tallied against the greater plot, well-developed characters, and quaint twists.
I would recommend this great title to lovers of crime, suspense, and police drama. It has everything you expect and so much more.
Anthony P, Reviewer
Thriller does not begin to describe this book. Towns people in the small seaside area of England start disappearing. Jack Robson a top police investigator is called in to supervise the case. More people are disappearing. Minick has created a fast paced non stop action book. The character development was thorough. I will be looking for more work for Minick.
Words, Images, & Worlds (, Reviewer
Gripping and adventurous, Jason Minick shows us a sense of intrigue and grit. Rollicking, hell breaks loose kind of fiction.
Rekha R, Reviewer
The story started on a good note. Dr. O'Hara wakes up with a headache and sees his wife and kids lying next to him - sedated. He tries to attack the kidnapper and the kidnapper overpowers and sedates him again. Then there is DCI Robson - a widower still coming to terms with the events leading to his wife's death. His adventure-seeking wife Isabella died in a chopper crash.
DCI Robson reminded me of Jimmy Perez from the famous Ann Cleeves Detective series - Shetland. Robson has his own issues to deal with. He also seems to be attracted to Emma Wilson. It sounded a bit too cheesy, especially the scenes where Robson thinks of her pale skin, her legs, her bust, her hair...
The story was very descriptive. Though it started on an interesting note, the story was a bore in the middle. It again picks up pace and gets super interesting after chapter 50. There are a total of 67 chapters in the book. I wish the author had cut down a bit on the descriptions - it would have made the story even more interesting.
I liked the concept of kidnapping, murder, a nuclear power station and something sinister happening in the island of Steep Holms. A nuclear holocaust, MI5, a dirty cop and sinister kidnappers was an interesting blend. As the story proceeded, it was obvious as to who 'Noah' was. (The character called himself Noah as he was 'saving' people)
Since this is the first book in DCI Robson series, I will not comment more on the characters. In the next series, I hope DCI Robson would be in a better situation - emotionally. And... I wish there will be a bit of a romance between Sarah and Robson. After all, Sarah looks after his daughter when he is away on police business. He and Sarah have been friends for a long time now and there was also a mention of harmless flirting going on between the two before Isabella's death so why not pair them up?
I decided to read this book after seeing a lot of 5-star reviews, but I was a bit disappointed because it was not as thrilling and adventurous as I thought it would be. Nonetheless, it was a good read.
My rating: 3.5/5 ( I have rounded it off to 4 here)
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