Genre: Cozy Mystery
Praise For OFF
SEASON
“Off Season is a sensational and thrilling mystery
that will take its reader on a journey of ups and downs and twists and turns
galore while always entertaining and thrilling you!”
—Aimee – GOODREADS
review
“Attention grabber. Moves quickly and smoothly. Informative.
Enjoyable. Don't miss.”
—Margaret – GOODREADS review
“Fleury masterfully crafts a narrative that is both
fast-paced and intricately plotted. The story kicks off with a bang and
maintains its momentum throughout, with each chapter ending on a tantalizing
cliffhanger. The plot is peppered with unexpected twists and turns, keeping
readers interested.”
—J. Komrie - GOODREADS review
“Great build-up of suspense, a layered plot, and an enticing
protagonist. Takes a lot of turns, which I love. This is definitely a page
turner for anyone who loves a good crime mystery.”
—Carolina Rolim – Verified AMAZON reader review
What an absorbing and satisfying series debut!
Off Season is the first book in author Clive Fleury’s Australian-set police detective series, the Detective Ryan Mysteries, and I couldn’t be happier about having gotten the opportunity to read this book. Detective Inspector Ramesh Ryan of the Organized Crime Unit in Sydney, Australia, watches in shock as the defendant in his well-prepared, long-investigated case against a local drug kingpin is dismissed after a poor showing by an incompetent prosecuting attorney, and while the defense attorney is still gloating about his win on the news, Ramesh finds himself immediately and indefinitely reassigned to Barton, a small beach town to the north. But rather than a sleepy, off-season, and quiet village, Ramesh walks into an unexpected spike in crime, including deadly drug overdoses and a long-forgotten disappearance.
What an absorbing and satisfying introduction to this unique mystery series! The son of an Indian mother and an Australian father, the main character, Ramesh Ryan, is proudly Australian but struggles with attitudes from supervisors, coworkers, and the public that he is an outsider. I loved his relationship with his mother so much, her desire for him to remember his Indian culture, and her surprise cooking. He is such an engaging character, and I enjoyed his ability to see what others overlooked and his amazing recall. I rooted for this man every step of the way as he wove his way through witnesses with precision and method, and navigated the uneasy situation and relationships at his new posting in Barton.
The plot is complex, with several storylines unfolding at the same time, and I enjoyed how the author revealed all the elements through the eyes of the multiple individuals involved. The action hits the ground, or water, running, and really never lets up as the story switches to another piece of the story and back again. There are a plethora of characters introduced, but the author developed the main actors so distinctly that it was easy to keep everyone straight. I really enjoyed so many of the characters, good guys and bad! I was completely taken by surprise at how quickly the time flew while I was reading, and I will be talking this book up with mystery-loving friends and family.
I recommend OFF SEASON to readers of mysteries, crime
fiction, and thrillers.
Returning to Sydney, Detective Ramesh Ryan is promoted to
the Homicide Squad. Zoe Yang joins him there. Now a detective herself, she is
assigned as his junior partner. Straight up, the cops are off and
running-investigating the discovery of a murdered company director. Following
the clues, Detective Ryan finds that this and a second murder may be linked to
past events.
As the pressure mounts for a quick solution to the case, the
detective finds that he too, is in the killer's crosshairs. But Ryan is
distracted from the investigation by a romantic encounter with an old
university friend. He also worries about his mother, Mumta, and her new
obsessive desire for grandchildren from her only son. Could this be linked to
her recent medical tests? And there's another pressing problem-the plague of
rats in his apartment block.
Detective Ryan's hands are well and truly full!
Praise For ALL
OR NONE
A riveting read. Anyone who likes mystery and crime, you won’t be able to put this down. Thought it was an elegant continuation of this universe.
—Carolina R., Amazon Reviewer
I really enjoyed this book. I love it when you keep changing your mind about who did it to find out at the end that you're still wrong.
—Nancy F., Goodreads Reviewer
All or None exceeded my expectations. The murders kept me guessing, but what I loved most was Ryan himself tough on the outside, vulnerable on the inside, and surrounded by challenges that made him relatable.
—Mary M., Goodreads Reviewer
I devoured this ARC in two sittings. The tension builds perfectly, and the clues are woven in so well that you feel like you’re investigating alongside Ryan and Zoe. The personal subplots (his mom, the romance, even the rats!) add depth without slowing down the action.
—Minor C., Goodreads Reviewer
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I'm looking forward to reading thee books.
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