Peter Helton

This was the first book I've read by Helton, and I liked the fact that the DCI wasn't London based but was nonetheless based in a big city. The somewhat expected bad-boy detective—but I enjoyed being introduced to the character—was not too predictable (yet, perhaps). For me, the best detective stories focus on character rather than procedure, so I look forward to reading more from Helton.

This damaged detective (all the best seem to be) is nonetheless a sympathetic character, and Helton delivers a fairly thrilling denouement.

This was the first book I've read by Helton, and I liked the fact that the DCI wasn't London based but was nonetheless based in a big city. The somewhat expected bad-boy detective—but I enjoyed being introduced to the character—was not too predictable (yet, perhaps). For me, the best detective stories focus on character rather than procedure, so I look forward to reading more from Helton.

This damaged detective (all the best seem to be) is nonetheless a sympathetic character, and Helton delivers a fairly thrilling denouement.