The Murder Notebooks
by Anne Cassidy
Dead Time
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Critic Rating
16%
Critic Reviews: 14
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54%
Reader Ratings: 3
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Synopsis
A chilling new murder mystery series beginsWhen Rose was twelve, her mother and stepfather went out for dinner and never came back. Now seventeen, she lives with her grandmother and goes to school in London. She’s always wondered about her stepbrother, Joshua, whom she only lived with briefly and who was also relocated after their parents’ disappearance. When Rose and Joshua meet again, they find they have much in common, including a desire to uncover the... more
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- All Critics: 14
- Positive: 3
- Negative: 11
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What Sarah Reads Blog | 5 Jun 2012
Not being a fan of crime fiction, I was inordinately surprised to find this a pacy, thrilling read... It’s not entirely believable, however.
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Readings | 15 Aug 2012
After navigating the waters of British cultural references, this is a fantastic story.
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Blook Girl | 10 Jul 2012
Overall, I just wasn't impressed with any one thing within Dead Time.
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Book'd Out | 9 Jun 2012
While I thought the plot of Dead Time strong and intriguing, I am not very fond of Rose and it impacted on my enjoyment of the novel.
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Kirkus Reviews | 1 Apr 2012
For murder-mystery fans, there is enough suspense to keep the pages turning, but this story is not likely to convert teens to the genre.
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Book Angel Booktopia | 26 Jul 2012
I have to be honest and say when I first started reading this book I wasn’t really sure if I was going to enjoy it; but I was pleasantly surprised.
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Shades of Sentience | 10 Jul 2012
It’s clear this book is part of a series, and I would have liked to see more questions answered – and then leading on to a second, rather than simply being avoided.
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All the Books I Can Read | 4 Jul 2012
Despite my issues with some of the plot and the weak establishing of relationships, I did find the ending quite interesting...
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Chronicles of a Book Evangelist | 16 May 2012
I had a lot of different problems with it -- a few were a matter of taste, some are writing-style, others are problems with plot...suffice it to say they are many and varied.
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Sometimes a Foggy Nation | 9 Jul 2012
A good read, then, but falling a little short of the lofty peaks scaled by Cassidy's very best work.
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Books 4 Teens
Overall, Dead Time is a fantastic start to a brand new series, fast paced, full of action and an intricate plot that will keep you guessing and going...
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Readaraptor | 9 May 2012
Dead Time is a brilliant addition to Anne Cassidy’s collection and one that I think should be added to everyones shelf!
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The Bookbag
Dead Time is dark, absorbing and explores contemporary issues.
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