Sweetness of Revenge A.L. Gastrell

Blurb

George King, a private detective working in London, is on a downward spiral. His wife kicked him out of the family home when he was asked to leave the Metropolitan Police by mutual consent, his apartment-come-office is an old insurance office area over a Chinese restaurant, and the women that used to love his physique and his love-making prowess, have all deserted him.

He throws everything into detection and what he calls his gizmos, pieces of equipment that gain him information that he would have required a warrant for if he’d still been a police officer.

What looks like a simple proof-for-divorce case turns out to be more complicated, involves the police and an old colleague, DCI Bradley Mellors, and also introduces him to a woman DI Gloria Mayhew that he believes he doesn’t know, but she knows him.

The various adventures start and see multiple murder attempts, a narcissistic husband, the involvement of drugs through Spain towards the UK, the taming of what used to be the bad boy, and someone who wants to find the “Sweetness Of Revenge.”

Best Book Editors Review

BEST BOOK EDITORS REVIEW

Sweetness of Revenge A.L. Gastrell
George King, a private detective in London, isn’t doing great. His wife kicked him out when he left the Metropolitan Police and his apartment is an office over a Chinese takeaway. The women who loved his body and his sex, have deserted him. He’s pleased when a case comes in from a sexy client, but it gets messy—and involves people he’d rather not tangle with, including Gloria. He doesn’t know her, but she knows him.

Tight, sexy writing. The plots are good and we get right into the action. Good descriptions and believable dialogue. I like George, but his internal dialogue and roving eye mean that women shouldn’t touch him with a nine-foot pole, but he’s a good egg. I like him.

Great writing and fast-paced—a mystery to solve, drugs, underhand dealings, and dodgy dealings, what’s not to like? I recommend this book.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

OTHER AMAZON REVIEWS

California

Unbelievable ending!

Reviewed in the United States on 4 February 2024

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Follow the story of George, an ex cop turned PI. George likes to take cases from beautiful women who want to catch their husbands having affairs, then gets them in his bed. His latest case involves Adrienne, whose husband is very wealthy. After he gives his information to Adrienne, several attempts are made on his life. He pairs up with a female cop that he has history with; she is investigating the bombing of a Chinese restaurant that was below George’s apartment. Lots of action in this book keeps you turning pages quickly. Just when I thought I had it figured out, a twist shocked me. Unbelievable ending, you must read to find out. Highly recommend!! I can’t wait to read more from this author.

★★★★★

Debbie civil

wow!

Reviewed in the United States on 30 January 2024

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Oh my goodness! This book was amazing! When I had everything figured out, it turns out I was wrong. The twist was unreal. And then the author did something cool in the end, and provided some clues that put the puzzle together. The romance of George and Gloria was also cute. I like the idea of the playboy, who gets one over by a sassy woman. if you like a mystery with flawed characters, romance, and illicit affairs, this mystery is definitely for you!

★★★★★

Loves to read

Great story with a surprising end!

Reviewed in Australia on 12 February 2024

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I just finished reading this riveting book! Just when I thought I had it all figured out, the twist in the plot completely blindsided me. The romance between George and Gloria was also very endearing, considering everything that was happening. I enjoyed the idea of a playboy taken on by a female. This book had everything I wanted – suspense, fallible characters that felt “real,” a little romance with dramatic moments, as well as a plot heard to figure it out until the author allowed me. I highly recommend this book to suspenseful detective stories.

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