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THE SYNDICATE SIX MURDER a totally gripping whodunnit full of twists Kindle Edition

by GEOFFREY OSBORNE (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 570 ratings
DISCOVER A GRIPPING NEW POLICE PROCEDURAL FROM GEOFFREY OSBORNE

A Jacobean mansion.

A body in a chest.

Sounds like your classic whodunnit.

THIS IS NOT YOUR CLASSIC WHODUNNIT.

Detective Superintendent Ralph Blade never liked Detective Harold Ashington. These two men had history. Ashington never forgave Blade for marrying his former girlfriend, Julie, and he was convinced that Blades’ son was his own.

Now Ashington is dead, murdered at the world-famous Police Staff College in the heart of rural Hampshire. And Julie can’t explain why she had planned to meet him on the night he died.

HAS A FORGOTTEN LOVE TRIANGLE TURNED DEADLY?

But Ashington was a bully and a blackmailer, and widely disliked. There are plenty of other suspects — and all of them are either senior police officers or closely connected to the force.

Then Blade’s prime suspect and one of his team are brutally attacked and left for dead.

CAN BLADE AND HIS NEW SECOND-IN-COMMAND DETECTIVE DOROTHY FRASER UNCOVER WHO HAS MOTIVE, MEANS AND OPPORTUNITY?

Find out in this scintillating new crime drama from Geoffrey Osborne.

Perfect for fans of J.R. Ellis, Faith Martin, Elly Griffiths, Kate Atkinson and Jay Nadal.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE SYNDICATE SIX MURDER

"This police procedural is well written with deftly drawn characters doing what they do best amid a story of murder and mayhem. Packed with suspense, and a few twists and turns." Linda

"This is an original, gripping and captivating police procedural -- I loved that Harold Ashington had crossed so many people in a multitude of different ways that the possible suspects list was seemingly endless." Lou

"I love this book! I've never heard of the author, but I will definitely be reading more of their stuff. Kept me on the edge of my seat until the last page." Lynn

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08LDR2PJS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Joffe Books crime thriller and mystery
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 30, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Traditional murder mystery in a unique setting
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Traditional murder mystery in a unique setting
Firstly, I have to say that this novel reads like a traditional, old-school, murder mystery novel reminiscent of Christie, Sayers, and the like. Unique in its setting, the real-life, world renowned police college in Hampshire called Bramshill, the murder investigation is almost solely comprised of police officers and their families. I enjoyed the moral dilemma that Blade was experiencing with his wife and son clearly suspects in the murder. Other professional allegiances were tested as well. The plot was well-paced and the writing polished. The final reveal, like all traditional mystery stories took place with all of the suspects gathered together in one room. This police procedural murder mystery covered themes of ambition and blackmail. I enjoyed the read and I'm curious as to why this is the first in a prospective series featuring DI Dorothy Fraser and not Detective Superintendent Ralph Blade who was clearly the protagonist...
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  • st
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Syndicate Six Murder
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2025
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    This was a gripping murder plot that I was anxious to finish. The story had multiple possibilities as I read along. Finally it all came together in a last minute plot to get additional information about the suspects. It worked and suspects were arrested. A very good end.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Murder of One of Their Own
    Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2020
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    The Police are called to a murder scene at Bramshill Police College. The murdered inspector is known to the investigating officer as a man who was dating his wife previous to him and now claiming their son as his own. DI Ralph Blade must clear his wife and son of any suspicion of involvement while thoroughly investigating a second murder and a vicious attack on a possible suspect. Ralph and his team keep the action moving and the ending was a well plotted surprise. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future. Well done!
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  • S. Milholland
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoyable!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2021
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    Like most people who love to read, I have a standard. And when that standard is met, I’m delighted. The complex plot is well-initiated. The characters are engaging and I hope to see them again. Will there be a Book 2? Hope so!
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  • Allen
    3.0 out of 5 stars Fair enough
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2020
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    I read this kind of book a lot. Can't say this was one of the best.

    It's not horrible, it's just not something I would tell you to read.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Well plotted, complex mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2021
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    This complex, multilayered plot line started slow as the various characters were introduced but moved faster as the suspects increased. It was fun trying to unravel all the motives and opportunities.
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  • Jeannie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and Interesting Police Procedural!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2020
    Thank you to Joffe Books for recommending this hugely entertaining novel. Very well written with finely drawn believable characters, and enough twists and turns to keep you guessing. This was a new author for me, but I am hoping this becomes a series. I love a good police procedural and I especially liked how the Inspector and his team worked together to solve the mystery. Also enjoyed glimpses into their personal lives which made them likable and realistic. Kudos to the author and Joffe Books❣❣
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    5.0 out of 5 stars DYNAMITE SUSPENSE!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2020
    THE SYNDICATE SIX MURDER opens with a shocking disturbing find. Early indications of fierce animosity could compromise the inquiry. A hair-raising incident interferes with a vital avenue of investigation. Ranks and complicated interpersonal relationships make solving this spine-chilling, bewildering mystery akin to navigating a minefield. Rarely can the crossing of a minefield happen without an explosive ending and THE SYNDICATE SIX MURDER does not disappoint.

    THE SYNDICATE SIX MURDER IS A WINNER!
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  • booklover
    4.0 out of 5 stars Riveting Police Procedural
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2020
    Many thanks to the author / Joffe Books / Books n All Promotions / Netgalley for the digital copy of this crime fiction. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

    When DS Ralph Blade is called to investigate a possible murder, he's surprised to see that he knows the victim. Detective Harold Ashington had a history with Blade .... and not a good one. Blade's wife, Julie, had dated Ashington before dropping him for Blade. Ashington never forgave him for taking his girlfriend away .. and was always sure that their son was his.

    Someone has killed Ashington, which really comes as no surprise. He was widely disliked and had even gone so far as blackmailing certain people.

    Blade has a problem .... his wife, Julie, as he found out later, had arranged to meet Ashington the night he died. He also learned, after the fact, that their adult son was in the same bar/restaurant and saw his mother. Did either of them kill Ashington?

    There are many other suspects, most who had motive. Blade finds that even senior officers need to be investigated.

    Blade's prime suspect and one of his team are brutally attacked and left for dead.

    Blade needs a motive ... and to ensure that his family are not ultimately involved.

    This reminds me of authors Ed McBain. P D James, Ellery Queen whose works realistically depicted the routine activities of a group of police officers who frequently work more than one case at a time. This police procedural is well written with deftly drawn characters doing what they do best amid a story of murder and mayhem. It's a short read, around 200 pages, but it's packed with suspense, and a few twists and turns. I enjoyed how the professional lives of Blade and his team blended well with their personal lives. I look forward to seeing this turn into a series.
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  • Elizabeth Robinson
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    Reviewed in Australia on January 8, 2021
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    Yes a thoroughly enjoyable read and kept the reader involved. Now to get the earlier books to read in order.
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  • Ginger Book Geek
    5.0 out of 5 stars An intriguing read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2020
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    If there’s one thing that I like doing, it’s discovering new authors. Geoffrey Osborne is certainly a new author for me. I read the synopsis for ‘The Syndicate Six Murder’ and it certainly sounded like a very intriguing and thrilling read. I wasn’t wrong either because I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘The Syndicate Six Murder’ but more about that in a bit.
    I have to say that it took me a little while to get into this book. I don’t mean that in a derogatory manner but I was tired when I started to read the book and I found it hard to concentrate for any length of time. Once I got into the story then that was it and I was away as the saying goes. This wasn’t a book that I was able to read over the course of a single day because boring things like life got in the way, but I did binge read the book over the course of a couple of days. I would pick the book up only intending to read a chapter or two but I found myself becoming so wrapped up in the story that I would still be sat there reading three chapters and more later. I loved the cast of characters in the story and it seemed that a fair few people had motive to kill the deceased. At times I couldn’t turn the pages quick enough as I raced my way through the story. I soon got to the end of the story and I had to bid farewell to the different characters.
    ‘The Syndicate Six Murder’ is well written. Geoffrey certainly knows how to grab your attention and to make his book stand out from the crowd as it were. Geoffrey drew me into the story from early on in the book and then took me on one heck of a journey. The author has one of those writing styles that is easy to get used to and easy to get along with. For me this book was perfectly paced- the story hit the ground running and maintained a fairly fast pace throughout. I was gripped by the story and on the edge of my seat for most of the story. I felt as though I was part of the story myself thanks to Geoffrey’s very vivid and realistic storytelling.
    In short, I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘The Syndicate Six Murder’ and I would recommend this boo to other readers. I will certainly be reading more from this author in the future. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.
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  • Colin
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good crime fiction read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 12, 2020
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    I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I'm not a fan of espionage which I understand are Geoffrey Osbornes other books' subjects but if he writes any more crime fiction I will certainly be interested.
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  • William Kyle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really good
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 23, 2024
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    All the twists and turns like a Agatha christie classic like then there were none or the crooked house books. Look forward to more interesting reading from this author
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  • Ian Sanderson
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not a page turner
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2021
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    A cheap read but ultimately disappointing, not much depth to the characters and certainly not gripping. Just reading words on a page without getting immersed.
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