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Down Down Down: ‘deadly mind games with a killer’ (Ted Darling Crime Series Book 13) Kindle Edition

by L M Krier (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,006 ratings
‘deadly mind games with a killer’

A series of arsons with a distinctive signature, happening on DCI Ted Darling’s patch. The logical prime suspect has the best alibi of all. Yet he seems intent on entering into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with Ted.

Is there any connection between the fires and the body parts being discovered in random locations? They’re identified as belonging to a man badly burned in a firework incident. Someone who was tortured before death and mutilated after it.

Ted has a plan to get the result he so desperately needs. But is he prepared to compromise his principles to bring it off?

A psychological thriller which sees Ted and his team tested to their limits.But will they succeed?

Another gripping character-driven crime thriller from the pen of ' Outstanding Indie Crime Fiction author' L M Krier, as selected on mrsbloggsbooks.com - Outstanding Reads of the Year 2019.
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    Ted Darling Crime Series
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About the Author

Retired journalist, freelance copywriter and copy editor Lesley Tither writes under various pen names for different genres. Already well known for travel memoirs as Tottie Limejuice, Lesley also writes crime fiction under the name L M Krier. The Ted Darling books are based in Stockport, Greater Manchester, where Lesley grew up and was educated. During her years as a journalist she worked as a court reporter and coroner's court reporter. She later worked for the Case Prosecution Service at its inception, as a case tracker. She is now retired from journalism and copywriting and livings in central France.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07V58BR6D
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ LIVRES LEMAS
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 5, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.1 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 329 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-2901773221
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  • Book 13 of 22 ‏ : ‎ Ted Darling Crime Series
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L M Krier

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About L M Krier

Retired journalist, freelance copywriter and copy editor Lesley Tither writes writes crime fiction, the Ted Darling Crime Series, under the name L M Krier.

The crime books are set in Lesley's home-town, Stockport, on the edge of Greater Manchester. Books in the series: The First Time Ever, Baby's Got Blue Eyes, Two Little Boys, When I'm Old and Grey, Shut Up and Drive, Only the Lonely, Wild Thing, Walk On By, Preacher Man, Cry for the Bad Man, Where the Girls Are, Down Down Down and The Cuckoo is a Pretty Bird.

All books are available in eBook and paperback format and the series prequel, The First Time Ever, is now available as an audiobook, read by Christopher Corcoran.

Lesley is a former journalist, working as both a criminal court and coroner's court reporter. She also worked as a case tracker for the Crown Prosecution Service, and for a firm investigating irregularities in offshore finance. Her other jobs have included owning and running a holiday riding centre and acting as a 'charity mugger', lying in wait to sign up shoppers for a wildlife charity.

She secured her first major writing contract at the age of sixteen when she sold a television piece to a Hollywood production company, for what seemed at the time to be a fortune. Her newspaper editor father claimed it was more than he had ever been paid for a single piece of writing.

Her interests centre around nature and wildlife and encompass dogs, wild camping and organic gardening. She lives in the Auvergne region of Central France and holds dual French/British nationality. Her current dogs are two rescued border collies.

Writing as Tottie Limejuice, Lesley has published six books in the Sell the Pig memoir series: Sell the Pig, Is That Billing Lump?, Mother Was It Worth It? Biff the Useless Mention, Angling Bumateurs, and Trot On!

She also writes humorous travelogues as Tottie Limejuice: the Tottie's Travels series: Hobbit House in Italy, Two Jills and a Tots, and Pride Comes Before a Bedbug. In addition she has produced a humorous look behind the scenes of novel writing, No Girl on this Train, jointly written with Kate Pill.

Lesley also writes children's fiction, mystery/adventure, as L M Kay: The Dog with the Golden Eyes.

Want to chat with Lesley? You'll find a We Love Ted Darling group on Facebook, or visit the website teddarlingcrimeseries.uk which has links to all her books.

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Customers find the book's plot fascinating and realistic, with one review noting its surprising twists and turns. Moreover, the writing quality receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as a well-crafted police procedural. Additionally, customers appreciate the character development, with one review highlighting the introduction of new characters. The book's readability and pacing are also praised, with one customer noting how it kept them captivated from beginning to end.

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Customers enjoy the plot of the book, finding it fascinating and realistic, with one customer noting its surprising twists and turns.

"...Trev are completely true to form in this book too and the double plot line was excellent and kept me riveted. So why the 4.5 and not 5 stars?..." Read more

"...The characters are believable and relatable, and I like that new characters are introduced while old familiar ones reappear...." Read more

"...I do want to add that while the mystery was fascinating, the binding of the book left a lot to be desired...." Read more

"...I love this series, such a great combination of knowledgable policing stories and the characters personal life stories, it makes the books very..." Read more

11 customers mention "Readability"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and thoroughly enjoyable, with one customer noting it has improved with each book in the series, and another recommending starting with the first book for the best experience.

"...So was this reader. Still, a good book worth a read." Read more

"The writing in “Down Down Down” is so good that I tried to read more slowly as it got closer to the end...." Read more

"Another excellent addition to the Ted Darling series. Very enjoyable, a well written read, especially with the 2 plotlines running through it and a..." Read more

"This series has gotten better with each book....although some of the chosen directions seem implausible...the characters more than make up for it." Read more

8 customers mention "Character development"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning the introduction of new characters.

"...The characters are believable and relatable, and I like that new characters are introduced while old familiar ones reappear...." Read more

"...Another very well-crafted story with realistic characters...." Read more

"...combination of knowledgable policing stories and the characters personal life stories, it makes the books very realistic and never boring!..." Read more

"...All of our favorite characters are back, along with some new faces for the case...." Read more

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Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one review specifically noting it as a well-crafted police procedural.

"...I’m afraid I don’t like it if it is. Otherwise, though, a birillant read which I enjoyed very much :)" Read more

"Well written police procedural with twists and turns that keep the reader turning the pages...." Read more

"...They give the reader a good insight into the people who are tasked with solving crimes. Can’t wait for #14!" Read more

"...Very enjoyable, a well written read, especially with the 2 plotlines running through it and a couple of temporary new additions to the team...." Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with one mentioning it kept them riveted from beginning to end.

"...form in this book too and the double plot line was excellent and kept me riveted. So why the 4.5 and not 5 stars?..." Read more

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  • Vmp
    5.0 out of 5 stars Totally gripping and realistic
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2019
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    4.5 Stars: Totally gripping, realistic and strong. That’s what I felt as I always do when reading Ted Darling mysteries. I love the characters and even though I haven’t read all the books, I’ve read enough to see the whole team as old friends. Ted and Trev are completely true to form in this book too and the double plot line was excellent and kept me riveted. So why the 4.5 and not 5 stars? I could have done without the gory bits, but that’s just me and my personal taste. The earlier Ted books didn’t have gruesome descriptions, but as I’ve missed a few, I don’t know if that’s been a recent development or not. I’m afraid I don’t like it if it is. Otherwise, though, a birillant read which I enjoyed very much :)
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Unputdownable Crime Thriller!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2019
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    Well written police procedural with twists and turns that keep the reader turning the pages. The characters are believable and relatable, and I like that new characters are introduced while old familiar ones reappear. Lesley is also excellent at leaving little nuggets or gems to keep the reader chomping at the bit for the next book!
    I discovered the DCI Ted Darling books through Kindle recommendations and I have been hooked ever since. If you enjoy crime/police books, then I thoroughly recommend reading these, you will not be disappointed!!!
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Arson and body parts
    Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2019
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    Gave this book 4 stars only because it took so long to figure out who's doing what and why. Body parts start turning up in various locations until most, but not all, of the body was found. At the same time, buildings are being set afire using the same method as an arsonist who is already in prison. The team is stretched thin and the clues are few and far between. And DCI Ted Darling gets huge help tying up an old case from a most unexpected source. Lots of procedural in this book. The team is working hard but getting frustrated. So was this reader. Still, a good book worth a read.
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  • Auntie Annie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Two cases, a backlash, and a hint of something to come
    Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2019
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    Another outstanding tale in the Ted Darling series. Back from Spain, Ted is facing some persecution from the press who have misrepresented events that occurred there. He is also working on an arson case and a second case in which body parts are appearing at various locations on his patch. A surprise visit from Trav's father leads to a new consideration -- or perhaps the extension of an old one -- a case involving a pedaphile ring involving some high ups. Some interesting new characters join his team temporarily, but I hope we'll see more of them in the future. I do want to add that while the mystery was fascinating, the binding of the book left a lot to be desired. Four different pages fell out as I was reading, and I'm very gentle with my books.
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  • Sharon Storm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Didn’t want it to end
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2019
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    The writing in “Down Down Down” is so good that I tried to read more slowly as it got closer to the end. Another very well-crafted story with realistic characters. Ted Darling, his work colleagues and his husband Trev are all people who almost feel like friends. I enjoy reconnecting with them when a new book is published. In this entry, the new additions to the team have their own distinct personalities but still mesh well with the regulars. The crimes, and the people who commit them, are written with great details but are not overly gruesome. I would recommend the entire Ted Darling series to anyone who enjoys police procedurals that are well paced and balanced. They give the reader a good insight into the people who are tasked with solving crimes. Can’t wait for #14!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Well written, enjoyable read
    Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2019
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    Another excellent addition to the Ted Darling series. Very enjoyable, a well written read, especially with the 2 plotlines running through it and a couple of temporary new additions to the team. I agree with the other reviewer...I didn't want to get to the end. I love this series, such a great combination of knowledgable policing stories and the characters personal life stories, it makes the books very realistic and never boring! Well done once again!
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Well done
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2019
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    This series has gotten better with each book....although some of the chosen directions seem implausible...the characters more than make up for it.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars I have read every book he's written about Ted darling and I can't put them down they our that good.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2019
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    He keeps you guessing about the plot and everyone on his team is just as important for the story line as Ted is and Trev his husband makes you wish you had one like him to. The only bad thing I could say I wish it didn't take so long to bring another book out great writing.
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  • lynne hewitt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous as usual
    Reviewed in Spain on August 7, 2019
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    Brilliant story as usual
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  • I don't want to appear at all thank you
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read page turner
    Reviewed in Canada on August 27, 2019
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    Loved every page of this book. Your drawn in from the first sentence, you get such a vivid picture of all the characters. Just a brilliant author, I love the Ted Darling books can't wait for the next one.
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  • Lesley M Rea
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2019
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    When starting to read a new book in this wonderful series, the expectations are very high that I am entering the world of DCI Darling and will be drawn in enough to let the real world pass by. Once again I was not disappointed. L M Krier is now so in tune with her characters that the story flows along smoothly, a beautifully crafted book by an exceptional wordsmith. There are several threads to follow along the way, new and previous team members brought in to help with the workload. The usual banter between all the main characters breaks up the darker moments. A surprising and very unexpected visit does not go down well with Trev and needs all of Ted's persuasive charms to calm Trev down. Ted gets a couple of reprimands himself in this book. If you have not tried any of the books in the series, in my honest opinion, you are missing out on a very different take on the usual detective stories. This series is brilliant.
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  • sue wells
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read
    Reviewed in Australia on December 9, 2019
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    Oh how I enjoyed this book, I literally couldn’t put it down. I love that Ted is so real. Highly recommend.
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  • Jayne Pike
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another superb tale!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 6, 2019
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    Once again, Ted has told his story with the help of the amazing L M Krier. Lesley once again has crafted an intriguing and turn taking tale of the life of Ted, his family and friends that hooks you in and keeps you interested from start to finish. If your looking for a detective series to read , this series is a must. Ted Darling and the gang become a part of your reading family, I would thoroughly recommend the series, well written, billirant characters and always pacy and interesting.
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