An absorbing, fresh, and ultimately incredibly satisfying police procedural and start to a new series. DI Maya Rahman and DS Dan Maguire investigate the murder of a Head Teacher at an East London School, another murder plunges the investigators into a race against time before the killer strikes again and the already tense community lose all faith. Short snappy chapters and rapid moves between time frames and characters kept me vigilant and alert to changes. I found the chapter headings helpful, and at no time was I left floundering, the writing kept me firmly in touch with the storyline. Vicky Newham is a psychologist and has taught in East London, her connection to the social issues in the novel feel authentic and tangible, I could feel the emotion, the confusion, the fear. Snippets of information, both about the case and Maya and Dan are gradually released, and the story emerges fully realised, strong, and bursting with energy. ‘Turn a Blind Eye’ is a cracking debut, with a bold sharp edge, and I look forward to the next in the series.
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A good first novel, full of mystery and suspense.
DI Maya Rahman is investigating the murder of a Headmistress at an East London School. What makes this case so significant to Maya is the fact that this is the school she went to as a girl, and part of this story includes flashbacks to her time at the school with her sister.
The story is right up to date, very modern and multi-cultural in its creation. Maya is the central figure of this book, though other characters are given almost equal space. I found this a bit confusing, and I would really have liked the author to have delved much deeper into the character of Maya, and given less time to the others. Because of this, I did not really feel any empathy with the character.... Read Full Review
A fascinating look at today's society framed within a tightly constructed crime novel. Brilliant
A remarkable, exhilarating and challenging debut. I think that any dedicated crime fiction fan really looks forward to to debut authors, for the freshness and originality they so often bring. 'Turn a Blind Eye' does not disappoint. It gives a stunning introduction to police officer Maya Rahman, who works in East London and who must investigate a large cast of characters to discover who has murdered the headmistress of a local school.... Read Full Review
Introducing DI Maya Rahman - a Bangladeshi detective working in London!
The book was very well written, and the main character was sympathetic and likeable. The story was very entertaining, and it ended neatly with all loose ends being tied up, which is always a plus for me.... Read Full Review
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