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The Island Murders (Dorset Crime Book 3) by [Rachel McLean]

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An isolated community... a web of secrets... a mysterious death.

When a body washes up on the shores of Brownsea Island, DCI Lesley Clarke initially suspects suicide. But as she gets closer to the island's close-knit community, she starts to suspect foul play.

Why did the victim argue with her closest friend days before her death? What secrets is the victim's manager keeping? And can Lesley get to the bottom of the mystery before someone else dies?

The Island Murders is a tense, gripping crime novel perfect for anyone who's imagined living in a coastal idyll, and wondered if it's really all it seems.

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12 Aug. 2021
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0989W6BVR
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ackroyd Publishing (12 Aug. 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Untrustworthy.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 September 2021

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Local Dorset crook, Arthur Kelvin, is getting people in Lesley"s life deeper involved in his illegal activities.
Her girlfriend, Elsa Short, is his tame lawyer and he knows about their relationship.
DC Johnny Chile's has been supplying him with confidential information to protect his junkie brother.
The new case starts when a National Trust worker, Simone, is found dead on Brownsea Island, a nature reserve in Poole Harbour.
There are 42 N.T. workers on the island and other retail staff who stay at the castle.
DCI Lesley Clarke is sent to investigate the murder and stays on the island. Intending to take her DS with her, he insists he will stay at the office and Johnny Chiles should accompany her. Dennis, having found out Johnny's connection with Arthur Kelvin, wants to keep him away from the latter, as Johnny has promised he will sever his connection and let his brother take the consequences of his actions.
To be brief, Chiles doesn't do as promised and lies to everyone except the crook. Another NT worker is killed, scaring all other residents on the island.
Slightly predictable killer, many hints throughout. Not the usual depth to the characters, hope for better in next book.

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It's dreary and if there was a plot, I missed it

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 December 2021

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This was the dreariest crime novel ever. It had all the token politically correct characters, no plot and, whilst crime novels often have to test the bounds of credibility regarding corruption - this really tested it. There were parts of the story that had 'clues' that were never explained or linked to the plot. I appreciate that it is a series, but there were lots of references to previous scenarios that made no sense or contribution to the plot without any pegs to hang them on. All in all a complete waste of money.

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Enjoyable enough police procedural but light on detection and suspense

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 June 2022

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Three and a half stars.

DCI Lesley Clarke is getting more accustomed to working for the Dorset police rather than Birmingham, she is dealing with her fledgling relationship with a lawyer called Elsa, whilst also knowing that Elsa and her law firm are working for the local crime lord Arthur Kelvin. Her teenage daughter is having issues with Lesley's husband and his new girlfriend. Also, although she doesn't know it yet, one of her DCs is beholden to Arthur Kelvin and has been passing him information, something her DS, Dennis Frampton discovered and is trying to stamp out.

Lesley is called out to Brownsea Island when one of the National Trust workers is found washed up dead on the shore. With only forty-two residents it should be an easy case, but the number of day-trip visitors and volunteers makes it more complicated, not to mention that the department store John Lewis has one of its hotels for its partners to stay at (BTW and completely off-topic, my husband used to work for the John Lewis Partnership and I am so gutted that we never took advantage of the holiday accommodation they offered to employees aka partners). There seems to have been some tension so tension between the team of four women who worked on the island together, although no-one seems willing to admit to any arguments or issues.

I enjoyed this but at the same time I am starting to suspect that these novels are heavy on the minutiae of police procedures but light on plot complexity. Since this is the third book in a series of at least six books I feel it is okay to say that the murderer's identity seems to be pretty obvious from the start, I was hoping that these were red herrings but no, the man no-one trusts and everyone finds a bit creepy was the murderer. There doesn't seem to be any aftermath, indeed I suspected that the murderer was not really the murderer and that it would turn out to be someone else but no, bish-bash-bosh he's the murderer and is caught attacking and threatening women.

These are easy reads but feel too simplistic, there's no real exploration of motive or why the person stooped to murder.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 February 2022

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DCI Lesley Clarke since moving to Dorset certainly has her hands full. Murder seems to follow her around.
A young woman's body has been discovered on Brownsea Island. Lesley was called in to investigate. With her DC Johnny Chiles companying her they set off, in a boat, to the Island.
Since no one was allowed to leave the Island, Lesley assumed the murderer was still lurking around.
Once again, the author has created her characters and brought them to life. She draws you into the story which makes it seem so real.
Took 1 star away because of some of the editing but otherwise, a good read and looking forward to the next book in this series.

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Another good read ☺️

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 August 2021

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Book #3 in the Dorset Crime books and another excellent read. This time Lesley has to investigate murders of National Trust staff on Brownsea Island in Poole harbour.

Once again we have plenty of suspects to keep us guessing and the intrigue of Lesley's ongoing relationship with Elsa.

We are left a bit in the air as regardd the death of her predecessor. So, hopefully, book #4 will be released soon to put us out of our misery!

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A bit narrow.😎

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 August 2022

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Writing a novel of murders on an island with not many characters involved,made for a narrow read.A lot of miles walked up and down on the island made for a getting nowhere fast.That made for a bit of a none thrilling investigation.The novel was filled out with the investigation from the previous two books even that didn't move forward much,at least it keeps an interest for the next book.😎
On the positive side the book was well written I like the writing style and easy to read ,her other novels I have enjoyed reading some good characters emerging.😛

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 October 2021

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This series just gets better for me. This time it is set on Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour. A National Trust employee is found dead and DCI Lesley Clarke has to go over to lead the investigation. With only a few permanent residents it should be straight forward, but then again nothing ever is. Added to the mix there is her daughter Sharon is is trying to get used to her parents being separated and having to deal with her dad's new partner and her young son. Then of course there is Elsa, Lesley's new partner, who is not all she seems to be. I was gripped by this book even more so being able to picture the island. Really looking forward to the next book.

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