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City of Good Death Catalan Crime Thrillers Book 1 edition by Chris Lloyd Mystery Thriller Suspense eBooks

A good start to what looks to be a planned series. The plot was complex with a great sense of history. The setting was new to me so it was a bit disorienting at times. Characterization and dialogue could have been tightened up a bit. I really didn't need that much of Elisenda's personal life. I'm assuming a lot of that is setup for future works but I feel that it negatively affected the tension. I did think that if I read the word "Sotsinspectora" one more time, that I would scream but that was really a minor annoyance. DCI is just so much shorter!

I did keep my tablet nearby so I could check maps, vocabulary, police heirarchy etc. If it weren't for the murders, this could have been a travelogue and a very good one at that.


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City of Good Death Catalan Crime Thrillers Book 1 edition by Chris Lloyd Mystery Thriller Suspense eBooks Reviews

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The book is set in Girona, Spain. Unfortunately I've never been there, so I think there was some references I didn't quite catch, but I enjoyed the scenic descriptions never the less. The first murder victim is a bad guy, so nobody cares, isn't it .... But when there's more, then it gets complicated. I really enjoyed the different viewpoints regarding good and bad, and can't wait to read more by this author.
I found this crime debut a thoroughly enjoyable and interesting read. When you finish a book and feel like you've been on holiday, well, surely that's a very good thing indeed.

There is a murderer on the loose in Girona. The killer is using Girona's rich history of myths and legends to rid the city of its most despised residents; a loan shark, a corrupt priest, a group of thugs. Sotsinspectora Elisenda Domènech and the new Serious Crime Unit are tasked with catching the killer. Then the killer turns their attention to less deserving victims....

You know how much I appreciate a strong-willed female detective and Elisenda is a new favourite of mine. She's gutsy and smart. Seemingly the only female detective in Girona so there's a need for that determination. Especially as some of her male colleagues don't think she can hack it.

There are some great twists in this book. The reveal of the killer had my heart pounding. The big question is, did I see 'whodunnit'? Was my guess right? Well.....yes, sort of and sort of not at the same time. And that's all I'm going to say about that!

You can tell that Chris Lloyd has spent time in Girona. His written representation of the city made me feel like I know the city having never actually visited; a real skill. I hope there will be more to come from Sotsinspectora Domènech.

Four out of five stars.
Elisenda is the head of Girona's Serious Crime Unit. Her new department still has to prove itself and Elisenda and her team have a big case that requires a clever approach to catch the criminal. People who are hated by many are being murdered or attacked. Elisenda needs to discover if there's a pattern and soon her department finds out that the attacks are based on city legends. However, her involvement isn't always appreciated and she doesn't get much cooperation from anyone.

Elisenda and her team are under a lot of pressure. The killings get plenty of public attention and there's a heated discussion going on. Who should be killed next and what kind of people do they think deserve to die? Crimes are still crimes, no matter who the victim is and Elisenda's opinions and skills are being tested. Will she and her unit be able the end the disaster that the murderer has made of Girona?

City of Good Death is an interesting and gripping story. Elisenda is the leader of a new police team and she still has to earn credits. That doesn't make it easier for her to solve the case. There are many obstacles on her way. She's strong and determined and perseveres. She's clever and she knows when and how to use pressure. I loved her attitude, she's brave and fierce, but she never crosses any lines. She stays decent, no matter what happens. At the same time she's an intriguing person and I enjoyed finding out more about her. I liked her versatile personality and think she's a fantastic main character for a thriller series.

Chris Lloyd has chosen a Catalan city as the setting of his story. I immediately loved the history of the town and his vivid descriptions make the story come to life incredibly well. I read City of Good Death in one sitting. I couldn't put it down and wanted to know more about the attacker and the moral background of this person's deeds. Are the victims really deserving their ending or is something else going on? I liked that question a lot and think Chris Lloyd managed to write a fantastic intelligent story with many surprising twists and turns and a fabulous ending.
I loved this book. I read it during a recent stay in Girona and it enriched my understanding of the city, it's history, it's people and culture tremendously. Plus, it was a great read! I had fun going to the inspector's favorite spots and ordering her preferred cocktails and coffees. I loved looking for and finding the different clues and landmarks revealed in the book. I felt like I was solving the case with the intrepid inspector.
A good start to what looks to be a planned series. The plot was complex with a great sense of history. The setting was new to me so it was a bit disorienting at times. Characterization and dialogue could have been tightened up a bit. I really didn't need that much of Elisenda's personal life. I'm assuming a lot of that is setup for future works but I feel that it negatively affected the tension. I did think that if I read the word "Sotsinspectora" one more time, that I would scream but that was really a minor annoyance. DCI is just so much shorter!

I did keep my tablet nearby so I could check maps, vocabulary, police heirarchy etc. If it weren't for the murders, this could have been a travelogue and a very good one at that.