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Fallen Gods (Bob Skinner Mysteries)

Author: Quintin Jardine
Publisher: Headline
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

5 reviews
Sales Rank: 25293

Media: Paperback
Edition: New Ed
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 416
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 4.3 x 1.1

ISBN: 0747263892
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN: 9780747263890
ASIN: 0747263892

Publication Date: February 2, 2004
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Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars

One of the Best Cop Soaps Around January 31, 2007
Early on in the Bob Skinner series, there were, understandably, comparisions to that other Edinburgh detective, namely one John Rebus.These days the two series of books are miles apart. The Skinner books are thoroughly readable at some points unputdownable, yet personally I don't like or relate to the Skinner character though I would never want to cross him. This installment is as good as the rest, but it certainly isn't one of the best. I feel that last three of four books are nothing more than soaps - high quality one albeit - as they revolve increasingly aroung the lives, loves and losses of the main characters with police investigations being the fillers inbetween. That, however, won't stop me reading and enjoying the next Bob Skinner book

4 out of 5 stars

Skinner still rules! January 5, 2004
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This is yet another of the Skinner books which I found it hard to stop reading. It's always "just one more chapter and then I'll put it down" - but it never is! This book has more about the main characters than many of the previous ones, especially Mario and Maggie, and even more new information about "The Big Man" himself. I love the way Quintin Jardine moves effortlessly between the various storylines going on throughout the book and keeps the readers' attention so easily. The end of Sarah's story, if I can call it that, I felt was a bit weak, but apart from that..... As usual, I can't wait for the next one to come out!

4 out of 5 stars

Inspector Skinner the Phoenix October 23, 2003
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Without spoiling the suspense for devotees of Quentin Jardine's Inspector Skinner, it's difficult to know where to begin to review this one, as the "Big Man" dropped at his wife's feet at the end of "Head Shot". However, fear not, there turns out to be a medical explanation for this.
Our Inspector Skinner is becoming more (fallibly) human with each episode of his fictional life - and the people who work with (and for) him are developping characters. Notwithstanding the advancement of the characters' continuing maturity, there is a cleverly tied-in "who-done-it" theme, which almost finishes on the last page.
I carried this book everywhere - literally couldn't put it down - and consequently nearly left it in a public place!

4 out of 5 stars

A short but gripping step for Skinner. July 15, 2003
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

Another installment in the Skinner series, and it seems as though Quintin Jardine has long-term plans for his ace detective.

With Fallen Gods, Skinner is thrown yet more personal and professional troubles and the focus is mainly on character development, with the crime based storylines seeming a little thin. The pieces are definitely coming together for a number of major character changes and promotions; I can't wait to see how Jardine brings them about.

Certainly not the place to start with the Skinner series, but a required read if you've followed the Scotsmen this far.

5 out of 5 stars Fallen Gods July 2, 2003
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

Again we have Skinner at his best, again I can't put it down until complete. I am amazed and excited that Quintin Jardine keeps these adventures coming. How much more can we learn about and from this man. Especially liked the major developments for other characters in the book apart from Skinner. How easy it would have been to gloss over Maggie and Mario, but very glad he didn't. Can't wait until the next episode.