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Sin, Repent, Repeat: A Thrilling British Detective Novel (Ironash - Detective Inspector Shona Williams Book 1) Kindle Edition

by A. J. Harlem (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 459 ratings
With a twisting plot of crime and redemption, SIN, REPENT, REPEAT is an exhilarating novel from bestselling author, A J Harlem.

Revenge is best served cold.

When Shona Williams returns to her hometown, Ironash, as an experienced DI, she has scores to settle. Justice will be delivered. What they did to her was evil.

Trouble is, she’s been thrown into the middle of a serial killer’s spree. Barely catching a breath between murders, he’s rampant, merciless, twisted, and preys on the weak.

Will her new partner, Earle Montague, be a hindrance or a help? Will she have time to work on her very personal case? And will the murderer slip up so they can swoop in?

Only God knows.

*Ironash is a thrilling detective series following DI Shona Williams as she fights crime and seeks her own justice - best read in order.
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    Ironash - Detective Inspector Shona Williams
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    156 pages
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    February 1, 2020
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"An astounding new voice in crime writing, A. J. Harlem weaves wonderfully wicked tales interspersed with such realism that you can easily imagine yourself as a resident of Ironash. This series delivers everything crime thriller fans could want, and I'm eagerly waiting to see what happens next. A brilliant series debut in the detective genre, one you won't want to miss." Emmy Ellis, bestselling crime author.

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Customers enjoy the book's storyline, with one review highlighting its skillful use of description and emotion. The pacing receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as a fast-paced police procedural. Customers also appreciate the character development.

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Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, with one customer noting how the author skillfully applies description and emotion, while another describes it as a great novel full of surprises.

"...I really liked everything about this dark, gritty mystery – the writing, the pacing, the plot, the dialogue, the characters, the settings … Williams..." Read more

"What a really great story. Loved the characters and the thing I liked best was you get to see in the mind of the killer." Read more

"This is a fast-paced story that doesn't waste time. It gets down to the nitty gritty. I like that...." Read more

"...And it also had a back story that developed throughout but was not resolved that made me want to read the next book in the series as soon as I can..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with one describing it as a fast-paced police procedural that introduces Detective Inspector Shona Williams.

"...liked everything about this dark, gritty mystery – the writing, the pacing, the plot, the dialogue, the characters, the settings … Williams and..." Read more

"This is a fast-paced story that doesn't waste time. It gets down to the nitty gritty. I like that...." Read more

"...so many unexpected twists & turns, you will find yourself turning the pages quickly to see what will happen next so if this is the kind of book that..." Read more

"This is an amazing novel set in a small town in Britain. New police detective, new set of crimes and an unbelievable reason to kill." Read more

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Customers love the characters in the book.

"...mystery – the writing, the pacing, the plot, the dialogue, the characters, the settings … Williams and Montague are sort of a Mutt and Jeff pairing...." Read more

"What a really great story. Loved the characters and the thing I liked best was you get to see in the mind of the killer." Read more

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  • D. Zendel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent first entry in what I hope is a long-running series
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2022
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    DI Shona Williams returns to her small town of Ironash with a score to settle. She’s looking for the three men who raped her when she was a carefree young woman. She’s smarter and more powerful now, and she will do what that young woman couldn’t do – find her tormentors and make them pay. While she’s trying to settle in on the first week of her job, and adjust to her new partner, Earl Montague, Ironash is hit with a rash of suspicious deaths of frail, older residents. They must stop the killings before the Serious Crime Squad rolls them over and takes the case.

    I really liked everything about this dark, gritty mystery – the writing, the pacing, the plot, the dialogue, the characters, the settings … Williams and Montague are sort of a Mutt and Jeff pairing. She’s small, bubbly, and blonde – on the surface anyway; people who underestimate her are in for an ugly shock – and currently lives with her parents because she likes the comfort and familiarity of home. Montague is a large black man “who could take on Mike Tyson and win” and who likes to bake small, delicate, beautiful cupcakes on the side. In my head, he looks like Idris Elba. I like how they interact, and work together while learning each other’s quirks. Her personal backstory intrigues me too. She wants vengeance for what happened to her and her two BFFs, but she’s going to get it the right way.

    I liked this so much I bought book 2 immediately after finishing book 1. I look forward to seeing what happens with Shona and how she resolves her “personal” case.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Really Really good
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2023
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    What a really great story. Loved the characters and the thing I liked best was you get to see in the mind of the killer.
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  • Raven
    3.0 out of 5 stars Fair
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2020
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    Did not hold my interest very much. Did not care for the relgious aim of content. You do not have to sin to receive love from God. Some reading this might believe you do.
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  • Suzybull
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating
    Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2023
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    This is a fast-paced story that doesn't waste time. It gets down to the nitty gritty. I like that. There were hints thrown in here and there of more going on with several characters that got my interest peaked and lead me to buy the next in the series. I especially enjoyed the twisted thinking revealed within the guilty character. I've often wondered, " what could they have been thinking to make their actions validated. Thank you and i look forward to reading more. What a captivating book!
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  • Deanna
    4.0 out of 5 stars Dark, confronting, thrilling
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2020
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    Actual rating: 4.5 stars.

    Sin Repent Repeat Ironash opened my thinking on how easy it is to use religion to justify one’s action. This book had everything, including murders, repentance, revenge, and mom / son relationship issues. The book was at times dark and confronting, but also had its lighter moments. And it also had a back story that developed throughout but was not resolved that made me want to read the next book in the series as soon as I can get my hands on it!
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  • Elizabeth Clinton
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Thriller At It’s Best
    Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2020
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    If you love a good crime book then look no further then Sin, Repent , Repeat.
    Who thought such a good boy could do such bad things, when Roy Campbell thinks that being a sinner would always find god’s forgiveness he thought wrong, and especially if Shonna Williams has anything to say about it.
    Shonna Williams thought coming back to Ironash would help her get over her past demons and with the help of her therapist it would bring her closer to finding that healing she was looking for. This story has so many unexpected twists & turns, you will find yourself turning the pages quickly to see what will happen next so if this is the kind of book that will have you looking for that then look no further then Sin, Repent, Repeat.
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  • Robert Krueger
    5.0 out of 5 stars Darkness
    Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2021
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    A perverted belief where darkness becomes light.

    Shona seeks revenge, but she is distracted by a serial killer case. Will justice be served? Can she extricate her demons

    Shona is troubled. The past haunts her. She is in therapy recalling, traumatically, the evil. But she is a tough and resilient detective. The other characters are realistically portrayed, coming alive in the reader's mind. This is not a typical who-done-it. The strength of the novel is in the investigation and the mindset of the perpetrator.

    The author sometimes writes with a dramatic flair. Her prose style introduces the characters while developing the story. She tells an engrossing story skillfully applying description and emotion. Reviewed by the author of The Children's Story, About Good and Evil.
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  • kikitty
    4.0 out of 5 stars Even something innocent and pure can be twisted for evil
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2020
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    Title says it all!!! Twisted individuals, serial killers
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  • audrey
    1.0 out of 5 stars You are kidding
    Reviewed in Australia on April 10, 2022
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    The new DI returns to her home town with revenge on her mind.
    However three murders in three days waylay her plans. The killer is revealed at the very beginning so one wondered when the 'revenge' would begin.
    IT DOESN'T! You need to buy the next book for that.
    This was neither a 'who done it' or a 'thriller.'
    Waste of time really!! Sorry.
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  • Wendy Wu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2021
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    What a great novel. Crime thriller at its best. It had action and suspense right through. Plus excellent characters. Good read.
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  • Father Ted
    4.0 out of 5 stars "Short and satisfying"
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 5, 2020
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    This goes to show that you don't need to cram a book with four hundred pages of waffle. Get a well-written story with decent characters and tell it like it is. I thoroughly enjoyed this easy-to-read mystery and finished it in one session. Enjoyed every page.
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  • Kim Crawford
    3.0 out of 5 stars It was an OK read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2021
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    It was an OK read.
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  • SUZOD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good police procedural and likeable characters - looking forward to the rest of the series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 20, 2020
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    I'm always on the lookout for new series and really enjoyed this book. It has real promise for the story to continue with a longer plot arc alongside the book's main murder story. Will be following this author now.
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