Dark Game (Detective Kelly Porter Book 1)

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What a fantastic read! I loved this book, the characters were interesting and likeable and I can't wait for book 2! The plot was exciting and full of emotion and twists, it was just a really great book that I thoroughly enjoyed.' NetGalley reviewer Don't miss this taut and gripping debut from a crime writer to watch. Perfect for fans of Carol Wyer, Patricia Gibney and Angela Marsons. A dark and gritty fast paced thriller with a twisty turny, interwoven plot that had me excited to reach the climax’ Gemma’s Book Nook What a fantastic read! I loved this book, the characters were interesting and likeable and I can't wait for book 2! The plot was exciting and full of emotion and twists, it was just a really great book that I thoroughly enjoyed.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A dark and gritty fast paced thriller with a twisty turny, interwoven plot that had me excited to reach the climax’ Gemma’s Book Nook

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I go there every year and I just have to be on the water or climbing a mountain and a story just comes to me. It’s so inspirational because it’s so desolate and isolated you just can’t help think of what people might get away with in that environment.’ I had to explain to children why world leaders, who are supposed to be people we look up to, do despicable things. Children find it really hard to get their head round that. Delving into the dark side of human nature and what drives people to do horrible things is what I find fascinating. What a fantastic read! I loved this book , the characters were interesting and likeable and I can't wait for book 2 ! The plot was exciting and full of emotion and twists, it was just a really great book that I thoroughly enjoyed.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Detective Kelly Porter takes on the dangerous job of exposing the dark underworld of a small tourist town in this fast-paced thriller. We all have choices and we could put the brakes on at any time but some people out there don’t. They carry on until that woman is breathing her last breath – it takes a long time to strangle somebody. It’s the contrast between the antagonist and the protagonist that I absolutely love. DI Porter is the one that encompasses all that human compassion. She really feels for her victims and she won’t let up until she’s got justice for them.’

Dark Game By Rachel Lynch |The Works

The story is frighteningly realistic; the crimes, as they take place are described brilliantly... the next one can't come soon enough.' Nigel Adams Book Worm So what does a day in the life of a full-time novelist look like? ‘It’s like anything, you don’t really want to sit down but you have to. I’m a faffer – I can easily find things to distract me. But once my computer is open, off I go.The investigations come to a dangerous conclusion. Be prepared to be taken on a journey' 5* Reader review For my sports therapy in particular I had to be very specific about anatomy and physiology, so that really comes in handy in the forensic scenes like the autopsies.’ Meanwhile, Kelly is also investigating two seemingly straightforward crimes: a case involving an illegal immigrant, and a robbery following the death of local businessman Colin Day. But evidence comes to light that reveals a web of criminal activity beyond anything Kelly imagined. Rob went for a walk one night with his dog and put the photo on Facebook. I said that looks like the cover of a crime thriller and he replied: “It’s yours if you want it”. That day I created the story in my head of this young boy who goes and watches a man in a cemetery. It was all based upon that photograph.’

Dark Game By Rachel Lynch | Used | 9781788633994 | World of Books Dark Game By Rachel Lynch | Used | 9781788633994 | World of Books

The story is frighteningly realistic; the crimes, as they take place are described brilliantly... the next one can’t come soon enough.' Nigel Adams Book WormI don’t tend to use a lot of notes but do keep a note of what chapter I am on, because I might forget things like a character’s girlfriend or what colour that cat was. I just let it flow and aim for around two to four chapters a day, around four hours’ writing. What readers are saying about Dark Game ‘ The investigations come to a dangerous conclusion. Be prepared to be taken on a journey ’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The story is frighteningly realistic; the crimes, as they take place are described brilliantly… the next one can’t come soon enough.' Nigel Adams Book Worm

Dark Game by Rachel Lynch | Waterstones

Rachel Lynch's new crime thriller, Lost Cause, the latest Detective Kelly Porter book (Image: Canelo) It’s all about how you use that information really and how I use my imagination. As long as it’s feasible, it’s believable.’ I don’t know who said it but I read, “you’ve got to write the crap out of yourself before you are any good”' I could not put it down and it's a refreshing change to have a police female lead who is positive but normal! A new role model in the making ’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It’s really interesting talking to other writers online, everybody is so different. Some writers have these spreadsheets of every detail and cut and paste – it’s like a scientific experiment.’

Behind the veneer of sleepy, touristy towns lies a dark and dangerous underworld. As Kelly threatens to expose those with much to lose, she risks paying the ultimate price to get to the truth... A dark and gritty fast paced thriller with a twisty turny, interwoven plot that had me excited to reach the climax' Gemma's Book Nook