Rated 5 stars / May 2, 2013
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Celtic Dagger (Fitzjohn Mystery Series) (Kindle Edition)
My criteria for a good book is that I can't wait to get back
to it. Like all of us who love to read, we have other activities which
constantly pull us away from our books. Ms. Paterson's book created a definite
challenge for me. I never wanted to put it down, yet all my responsibilities
kept pulling at me as well. What did I do? I had no choice. The former won out
and was I ever rewarded for it!! The tone, the pace the plot the characters
were top notch. I felt like I had been treated to an author who was truly an
accomplished writer.
Don't miss this book!
Don't miss this book!
Rated 4 stars SHELFARI REVIEW written on March 3, 2013
Detective
Chief Inspector Fitzjohn could be the Miss Marple of Scotland yard. Patiently
sifting through clues, befriending the suspects and drawing his conclusions.
But Fitzjohn is not the main character, true he is holding the storyline
together. But it is James Wearing who hears the scuttlebut and runs into the bizarre
situations who keeps Fitzjohn informed.
Ms
Patterson draws her characters with a rich palette, you can see them in your
minds' eye. She draws you into the mystery from the prologue where the first
clue is given and takes you on a journey of discovery.
This is a
very enjoyable, relaxing read with well defined characters and plot. I am
looking forward to reading more Fitzjohn mysteries.
Melissa S rated it
Shelves: favorites
I really enjoyed this book. The Celtic Dagger is an entertaining murder mystery ‘who done it’ which kept me guessing until the very end! The characters and settings were really good, and the author weaved a fast paced story while building tension consistently throughout.
I haven’t read many books set in Australia, and it was certainly refreshing to know many of the places mentioned in this story (some good choices there especially the beautiful Australian Museum).
I’m looking for...more
I haven’t read many books set in Australia, and it was certainly refreshing to know many of the places mentioned in this story (some good choices there especially the beautiful Australian Museum).
I’m looking for...more
Dec 14, 2010
Melisende d'Outremer rated it
Recommended to Melisende by: Goodreads
Shelves: crime, melisende-s-library
Was lucky to win a copy of Jill's book in a GR giveawy - so looking forward to this unexpected Christmas Present.
Many thanks to Jill and GR!
Happy festive season!
Many thanks to Jill and GR!
Happy festive season!
I thoroughly enjoyed this mystery. I couldn't predict the killer and it kept me interested the entire read. I'd like to read more books with these characters.
The story begins with a murder. Simple? Inspector Fitzjohn maybe thought so until his principal suspect is joined by numerous others. We have the mystery of disappearing antiques, revealing family intrigues and relationships, workplace politics and the continued presence of the victims brother - the chief suspect. This story keeps the reader 'solving' the crime until the very end when the murderer is revealed. I am now awaiting Inspector Fitzjohns next case.
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Just received my book and I am so excited, looking forward to starting it today. The author Jill Paterson autographed and included a note card that was very thoughtful and greatly appreciated.
What a great book! It caught my interest from the very first page, and held it through out the whole story. The story flowed very well, and I was never bored. I enjoyed meeting the vast array of characters, and would love to see more about them in print. |
I read Jill's first novel, Murder On The Rocks, before I read the Celtic Dagger and was looking forward to finding out more about how she introduced Chief Inspector Fitzjohn, her likable "Sherlock Holmes" type main character who her continuing series of murder mystery novels revolves around. I wasn't disappointed.
ReplyDeleteThe Celtic Dagger is a well written mystery that grabs you and doesn't let go until you get to the end and find out who the real culprit is...and it will surprize you. Jill's intiguing story involves family dsyfunction, greed,infidelity, stolen priceless artifacts, and blackmail, all great ingrediants for a fantasy escape into the darker side of human beings.
The Celtic Dagger was a well deserving winner of the NSW Writers' Centre New Holland Publishers 2009 Genre Fiction Award
Jill's Fitsjohn novels are set in and around Sydney Australia and as an American, I find the references to the scenarios fascinating.
A must read for all those who love a great escape novel that keeps you guessing till the end!
I meant to say I read Jill's second novel before I read The Celtic Dagger.
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