Open Season (Bob Skinner Book 34)

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Open Season by Quintin Jardine is book 34 in the Skinner series and is a very complex story concerning two separate investigations. All of the usual police team were there in the front of both incidents. As always the story was excellent and of a high standard. The thirtieth gritty mystery in Quintin Jardine's bestselling Bob Skinner series, not to be missed by readers of Ian Rankin and Peter May. Praise for Quintin Jardine's gripping novels: 'Well constructed, fast... Skinner's world is shaken to the core... Still reeling from the tragic death of their much-loved colleague, Skinner's men are about to discover that a disturbed serial killer is still at large and very close to home. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin an...

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From acclaimed author Quintin Jardine comes the latest gripping mystery in his bestselling Bob Skinner series, perfect for fans of Ian Rankin and Peter May. The body of a murdered woman is found washed up on Cramond Island near the mouth of the River Forth.... One of the world's most ruthless terrorists is on his way to Edinburgh with only one thing on his mind: the forthcoming conference of ... Alongside each inquiry as it evolves is former Chief Constable Sir Robert Skinner, relishing his new role as a media magnate, but drawn into reluctant action and towards a chilling discovery of his own. Quintin Jardine's twenty-fourth Bob Skinner novel sees the Edinburgh cop faced with a case that calls every part of his life into question.Skinner revisits his nightmares: old but not forgotten. Fifteen years in the past, newly promoted Detective Superint... There is Rebus and there is Skinner, they are must reads.immersive plots, fantastic dialogue and satisfying conclusions, all you can ever want from a writer. So once you have been taken down the most complex of family trees and “Super Bob” has once again been the power behind the two murders being solved you are still left with the unsolved Glasgow case.

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Will that be Robert’s next outing or will he have fathered another unbelievable budding genius whilst his daughter, who was thankfully missing for most of this story, becomes the greatest lawyer Scotland has ever witnessed. With evil on one hand and intrigue on the other, will Skinner escape with either his integrity or career intact . . . or is it open season on him? The first novel from Quintin Jardine, this was originally published in 1993 and was to mark the beginning of the Bob Skinner series of books. Setting up the character, it presents him with his first case allowing him to develop letting the readers know what’s expected. It also helped him to develop his voice as well. The gritty new mystery in Quintin Jardine''s bestselling Bob Skinner series, set in Edinburgh and the Scottish countr... The killing was an expert hit. Three shots through the head, as the lights dimmed at a celebrity concert in Glasgow. A most public crime, and Edinburgh Chief Constable Bob Skinner is right in the centre of the storm, as it breaks over the Strathclyde...

Early and Personal Life

Starting his career as a novelist of crime fiction focusing on the detective genre, he began as a writer in 1993 with the release of his first novel; ‘Skinner’s Rules’. This was to be the book that also started the Bob Skinner series, charting the exploits of its eponymous protagonist. It was was also the book that was to help establish his name setting up his reputation as well respected crime writer. The horrific suicide of a successful Lithuanian entrepreneur rouses suspicion among the newly appointed Chief Constable Bob Skinner and his colleagues. Theyve crossed swords with the businessman before; why would a man with everything to live for tak... August in Edinburgh: as Skinner stands on the edge of a career-defining moment and his fiancée� -- Scotland's First Minister Aileen de Marco� -- faces a political crisis, one of Scotland's most successful crime writers is found dead at the Edinburg...

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Quintin Jardine & the now retired former Chief Constable Sir Robert(Bob) Skinner, have yet again, not When two young female artists are murdered in what looks like ritualistic killings, the pressure is on to find a highly professional murderer. What is the link with the art world? Is the killer a disgruntled art critic? A twice-jilted lover? The arri...Quintin Jardine was born in Motherwell, but he escaped, and now lives in East Lothian and in Spain, with his wife and extended family. Assistant Chief Constable Bob Skinner’s legendary cool is severely shaken when he’s faced with the brutally murdered bodies of his wife’s parents. At the death scene in New York, Skinner’s out of his jurisdiction� -- but he’s not going to l... With evil on one hand and intrigue on the other, will Skinner escape with either his integrity or career intact...or is it open season on him? Have just finished reading Mathew’s Tale. I just couldn’t put it down I really enjoyed reading it and will have to print a list of Mr Jardine’s books so I can read some more!! Reply Love Quintin’s books and this was another great read which continued story from previous book. It also had all the usual characters which gives scope for so many different stories.

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Born in 1945, the Scottish born author was brought up within the area of Motherwell, Lanarkshire, where he got his education both there and in the city of Glasgow. Studying law, he also had a penchant for snooker, something which helped to inform the man that he is today, along with his work. He tried his hand at a number of jobs after this, including journalist, media relations and even political spin-doctor. None seemed to capture his attention as he moved between places in an attempt to discover his true vocation in life. That was when he finally settled upon crime fiction. After 34 books in the series....I felt I did need a scorecard to keep all the characters and relationships straight...The police are also searching two countries for traces of a mysterious crime novelist who appears to have vanished. Has the faking of his own death been his masterpiece? Amidst a family celebration, a cataclysmic storm uncovers long-buried horrors - and a team of detectives struggle to solve a thirty-year-old double murder.