Linda G. (Doc) reviewed Mourn Not Your Dead (Duncan Kincaid / Gemma James, Bk 4) on + 359 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Not your usual victim. This one is a very high ranking police officer who is bludgeoned to death in his own kitchen. Crombie always manages to make her characters and the relationship between her detectives, Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James, seem real.
Jody C. (Mysbib) reviewed Mourn Not Your Dead (Duncan Kincaid / Gemma James, Bk 4) on + 82 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Excellent book with Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James from Scotland Yard. Personal feelings for each other & a web of lies from the people being investigated keep them anxious. Lots of good reading here and a good feeling at the end of the book plus the mystery is solved.
Barbara L. reviewed Mourn Not Your Dead (Duncan Kincaid / Gemma James, Bk 4) on + 988 more book reviews
Scotland Yard Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and Sergeant Gemma James are sent to suburban Surrey to investigate the murder of a high-ranking police officer. Alastair Gilbert was bludgeoned to death in his kitchen, and the list of potential suspects is long -- the man's arrogance earned him widespread enmity both in the village where he lived and in police circles. But Duncan and Gemma must put aside their personal feelings -- for the victim, as well as for each other -- to solve the most troubling case either has faced.
Sherry C. (sherryinmo) reviewed Mourn Not Your Dead (Duncan Kincaid / Gemma James, Bk 4) on + 192 more book reviews
From back of book:
Scotland Yard Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and Sergeant Gemma James are sent to suburban Surrey to investigate the murder of a high-ranking police officer. Alastair Gilbert was bludgeoned to death in his kitchen, and the list of potential suspects is long -- the man's arrogance earned him widespread enmity both in the village where he lived and in police circles. But Duncan and Gemma must put aside their personal feelings -- for the victim, as well as for each other -- to solve the most troubling case either has faced...
Scotland Yard Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and Sergeant Gemma James are sent to suburban Surrey to investigate the murder of a high-ranking police officer. Alastair Gilbert was bludgeoned to death in his kitchen, and the list of potential suspects is long -- the man's arrogance earned him widespread enmity both in the village where he lived and in police circles. But Duncan and Gemma must put aside their personal feelings -- for the victim, as well as for each other -- to solve the most troubling case either has faced...
Monica B. (Alohna) reviewed Mourn Not Your Dead (Duncan Kincaid / Gemma James, Bk 4) on + 12 more book reviews
This is the fourth in Deborah Crombie's great series of Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James books. They should be read in order. This follows Share in Death, All Shall Be Well and Leave the Grave Green. The puzzles in these mysteries are great -- logical and psychological. A great treat to read in front of the fire one of these rainy nights.
Jo-Ann R. reviewed Mourn Not Your Dead (Duncan Kincaid / Gemma James, Bk 4) on + 4 more book reviews
Deborah Crombie is one of my favorites and in Mourn Not Your Dead she does not disappoint. She draws her characters well and is a wonderful storyteller.
Scotland Yard Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and Sergeant Gemma James are sent to suburban Surrey to investigate the murder of a high-ranking police officer. Alastair Gilbert was bludgeoned to death in his kitchen, and the list of potential suspects is long - the man's arrogance earned him widespread enmity both in the village where he lived, and in police circles. But Duncan and Gemma must put aside their personal feelings - for the victim, as well as for each other - to solve the most troubling case either has faced.... (from back cover)
Elaine (Fulltimer) reviewed Mourn Not Your Dead (Duncan Kincaid / Gemma James, Bk 4) on + 179 more book reviews
This series about Gemma James and Duncan Kincaid are some of my favorites. You can't go wrong with any of them.
Shirley J. (NoShushing) -
One of the early books in this terrific series.
Eadie B. (eadieburke) -
The brutal murder of a much-despised police commander challenges Scotland Yard investigators Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James's relationship. Alastair Gilbert was bludgeoned to death in his kitchen, and the list of potential suspects is long - the man's arrogance earned him widespread enmity both in the village where he lived, and in police circles.
I started this series in 2012 and I am glad to be back reading book #4 in this engaging police procedural series. I found this book to be well-plotted with well-drawn characters and fast-paced dialogue. I enjoyed the town of Holmbury St. Mary and the atmosphere of the setting. Gemma James, sergeant, is having a secret relationship with her detective, Duncan Kincaid. In fact, the book seems to be about relationships; mother/daughter, husband/wife, lovers or police professionals. I looking forward to the next book as this series keeps getting better and better. I would highly recommend this series to those who like Scotland Yard mystery novels.
I started this series in 2012 and I am glad to be back reading book #4 in this engaging police procedural series. I found this book to be well-plotted with well-drawn characters and fast-paced dialogue. I enjoyed the town of Holmbury St. Mary and the atmosphere of the setting. Gemma James, sergeant, is having a secret relationship with her detective, Duncan Kincaid. In fact, the book seems to be about relationships; mother/daughter, husband/wife, lovers or police professionals. I looking forward to the next book as this series keeps getting better and better. I would highly recommend this series to those who like Scotland Yard mystery novels.
