Foul Play
DCI Jack Hawksworth #5
Fiona McIntosh
Reviewed by Helen
Jack is back at his best again, I am loving this series, charismatic Jack is one of the best at his job, as an investigator there are none better and with the fabulous team he has, this series and this book are a must read.
Superstar footballer, Luca Bruni is happily married to screen star Ally and they are expecting twins and they are media darlings but when Luca gets an incriminating photo in the mail and a letter demanding half a million pounds, he is determined to stand up to them and calls in the police he will not cave to the black mailer’s even if it does put a lot of pressure on his marriage.
Detective Superintendent Jack Hawksworth is called in, when it appears that this is not the first case that there has been an extortion racket going on aiming at rich sportsman for some time, an op’s team is started, Jack calls in most of his past experienced team, and the investigation starts.
When another team, run by Jack’s good friend Geoff investigates a brutal murder, there seems to be links and now two teams working in conjunction uncover clues, Jack requests help from a close friend and soon the threats are mounting and lives are in danger they need to shut these people down quickly before there are more murders, but the big question is, is it one group or is there a copycat out there as well?
This is fast paced, filled with intrigue, suspense and was very hard to put down, not only do the readers have Jack and the case to solve, but we have Jack’s personal life as well that really adds to Jack’s story, they mix well together and with Kate back in his team, where it all end this time around.
I do highly recommend this story and the series, they are fabulous must reads and I eagerly await the next installment.
Superstar footballer, Luca Bruni is happily married to screen star Ally and they are expecting twins and they are media darlings but when Luca gets an incriminating photo in the mail and a letter demanding half a million pounds, he is determined to stand up to them and calls in the police he will not cave to the black mailer’s even if it does put a lot of pressure on his marriage.
Detective Superintendent Jack Hawksworth is called in, when it appears that this is not the first case that there has been an extortion racket going on aiming at rich sportsman for some time, an op’s team is started, Jack calls in most of his past experienced team, and the investigation starts.
When another team, run by Jack’s good friend Geoff investigates a brutal murder, there seems to be links and now two teams working in conjunction uncover clues, Jack requests help from a close friend and soon the threats are mounting and lives are in danger they need to shut these people down quickly before there are more murders, but the big question is, is it one group or is there a copycat out there as well?
This is fast paced, filled with intrigue, suspense and was very hard to put down, not only do the readers have Jack and the case to solve, but we have Jack’s personal life as well that really adds to Jack’s story, they mix well together and with Kate back in his team, where it all end this time around.
I do highly recommend this story and the series, they are fabulous must reads and I eagerly await the next installment.
5 stars
January 9, 2024 by Penguin Random House Australia
