Title: Hope to Die
Author: David Jackson
ISBN: 9781785761126
Publisher: Bonnier Zaffre
Pages: 432
Source: Private Copy
CROSS YOUR HEART AND . . . HOPE TO DIE
There was a hate in this killer. A thirst for obliteration rather than a mere desire to end a life . . .
A brutal murder takes place in the grounds of a Liverpool cathedral. A killer is on the loose, driven by a chilling rage. The victim: the last person you’d expect to be subjected to such terrible violence. Can DS Nathan Cody crack the case before another innocent is chosen?
Official Summary
04 August 2022
Waldo the clown is starting to bug me…. The backstory in this series about the clown has me hooked. I was hoping he would make an appearance in this book, but at least he is getting closer and with some luck, he will show himself in the next book.
This series has been collecting dust on my TBR and after reading A Tapping at My Door last month, I cannot drag myself away. This crime thriller is full of gory details and not for the faint-hearted. I love how the author shares Cody’s thoughts; this poor guy has serious issues.
Like the previous book in the series, I could not get through this one fast enough. The author tells a rather gory tale with loads of bloody details which sensitive readers may find a bit much. I love that Cody’s dreams and thoughts are shared in such vivid detail. You have a front-row seat to this man’s fears. The backstory about Waldo the clown has me hooked and I cannot wait to see where that is going to go. Needless to say, I have the next book ready and waiting.
A woman is found brutally murdered on the grounds of a cathedral. This feels personal, yet the victim does not seem to be someone who could ever evoke this kind of violent behaviour from anyone. Why was she chosen? DS Nathan Cody needs to find this crazed killer before he strikes again, but there is very little at this crime scene for him to work with.
I find myself completely engrossed in this series. I need to know when Waldo will be making his appearance. There are loads of gory details in this book and you are given a true front-row seat to these crimes, experiencing the crime scenes along with the detectives. I could not get through this one fast enough and I loved this ending.
DS Nathan Cody showed again just how damaged he is. The past is haunting him, and in this book, the clown moved a little closer. It is very frustrating how Cody won’t share what is happening with anyone, yet I understand his fear of losing his job. The man’s life is sure to give anyone sleepless nights.
This book and the series have me hooked. I enjoy the details and the damaged characters that never seem to communicate. The author shares all the details with the reader while he keeps the characters in the dark, allowing you to feel as if you are part of the story as it unfolds.
Crime thriller fans will not go wrong with this book. It is full of fast-paced detail that will keep you guessing while you are not able to put this book down. I am late to the party with this series, but I am loving every minute of it and would recommend you add this to your list if you haven’t yet.
Also by David Jackson
Don't Make A Sound
You can’t choose your family. Or can you?
Meet the Bensons. A pleasant enough couple. They keep themselves to themselves. They wash their car, mow their lawn and pass the time of day with their neighbours. And they have a beautiful little girl called Daisy.
There’s just one problem. Daisy doesn’t belong to the Bensons. They stole her.
And now they’ve decided that Daisy needs a little brother or sister.
D. S. Nathan Cody is about to face his darkest and most terrifying case yet . .
About The Author
Author bio from the author’s site
I am the author of a series of crime thrillers featuring Irish-American NYPD Detective Callum Doyle. The first in the series, Pariah, was Highly Commended in the Crime Writers Association Debut Dagger Awards. It is published by Pan Macmillan. The follow-ups are The Helper and Marked, and I am hard at work on the fourth in the series. My writing influences include Ed McBain, Dennis Lehane, George Pelecanos, Robert Crais, Michael Connelly and Harlan Coben, amongst many others. My favourite quote about my work is one from the Guardian, now carried on the front of my novels: ‘Recalls Harlan Coben – though for my money Jackson is the better writer.’
Thank you for visiting the blog. This is one of the older books on my TBR, I am working through the series which means you can expect more about DS Nathan Cody here soon. I hope you enjoy these books as much as I have. If you have read this series, leave a comment below with your thoughts. Until next time…Happy Reading!
