Dropzone: A Detective Jason Smith/Harriet Taylor thriller (Detective Harriet Taylor/Jason Smith thriller)

The Enigma is another book by Mr Giles that has blown me away! In Trotterdown, Cornwall, a 42ft boat has washed up during the night in thick fog. Harbour master, Colin Gilling, contacts the police - on closer inspection he found a dead body in the Cockpit and the boat had a lot of internal damage. DC Harriet Taylor and PC Eric White are sent to investigate. Along with their findings of three more dead bodies and a statement from a witness who remembers the boat and its crew members - one of whom appears to be missing! - they wonder why the victims were killed in such an horrendous way and how could it have happened out at sea? Meanwhile, further up the coast in Whitby, a stranded boat has been towed in, and that, too, has dead bodies aboard. It can't be a coincidence, surely? I enjoyed spending time with DS Smith again and as the Police from Trotterdown and York unite (much to Superintendent Jeremy Smyth's delight), they look to find connections between the two incidents, whereby, other shocking information comes to light. Smith and Harriet are then sent up to Edinburgh to investigate furthur. With demons from the past, mysterious phone calls and threats, I didn't know what was going to happen next. Smith can also smell a rat which makes it worse as he feels it's stalling the progress of the investigation. Again, I enjoyed every page of this book which made for thrilling reading and is perfectly balanced with lots of action and humour. I felt that Smith and Harriet worked very well together; Harriet is in awe of Smith and even though she has never worked with anyone like him before, I think they made a great team. Finally, I never expected THAT!!! - what a brilliant ending! I can't wait to read Dropzone the next book in the series. I highly recommend - thank you

another good read from this writer

Although there are many murders this is not a particularly gory read the author has expertly managed to build in the revulsion and evilness of the murders while making it acceptable reading for the more feint hearted of crime fiction fans. I wont rewrite the synopsis but boats wash up in York and Whitby with Harriet and Smith being on the respective investigations. It soon becomes clear that the link is Edinburgh. Will Harriet face her ex colleagues and travel back to her home town to investigate? Meanwhile Smith receives threatening messages as a nemesis from his past reappears. This is a fast paced read with twists, turns and danger around every corner. Smith and Harriet are at risk and so are the people they care about as a psychopathic killer with absolutely no conscience travels the UK leaving dead bodies in his wake.

Thought this was an excellent story,was really good involving both the characters from the different books. I really enjoyed the storyline. Look forward to the next book.

The start was good. However, I am not too fond of a reckless 'cowboy' who also seems to drink too much alcohol and drive next morning with hangover ... The story was ok, although a bit James Bond like.

Introducing the new partnership of DS Jason Smith and DC Harriet Taylor in a macabre series of murders. Although working for different police forces, Jason and Harriet meet in Edinburgh to catch the man behind the horrific crimes. A brilliant read.

Stewart Giles has a way of drawing you into the very hwart of the story. You are amember of the team. I drew the wrong conclusion and could not guess the ending.

I wanted to like this as it has an interesting premise, however it plods and signals clues blatently. I would think after the first dozen pages you will have figured it out. Such a shame. Not helped by the haphazard way the pages are laid out. Some pages have just one sentence on and others the paragraph starts half way down the page. Though not pertinent to the plot I did find it irritating after a while. I will not waste my time or money on any further books involving this pairing.

The two stars did not really contribute anything, but the plot was okay. Not sure that future books would be warranted.

A great story with some interesting characters. Took me a little while to realise I had read one of the series earlier. I have now gone back and bought more in the series, well worth buying and the read.

ENIGMA Has twice the excitement and intrigue joining Jason Smith and Harriet Taylor to investigate gruesome crimes and a seemingly demonic perpetrator.

Quite enjoyed this teaming up of two strong characters in a fast paced, twisting and turning plot.

A fast read. Awful premise but evil does rule this world. Too much repetition of the facts of the case in this story. Darn near too many characters too. The story was predictable, bad and crooked guys easy to ascertain. I enjoyed it anyway, but I don’t think I’ll read any of the other books by this author. Maybe in a few years as the writing matures.