A Killing Tree: Detective Inspector Zig Batten 1, by Paul Toolan
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A Killing Tree: Detective Inspector Zig Batten 1, by Paul Toolan
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"One of the best mysteries I've read in years." "Bergerac with cider!" Escape to the country? Or escape to murder...? When a hiking group finds a very dead body at a local beauty spot, D. I. Zig Batten begins to regret his transfer from urban Yorkshire to not-so-sleepy Somerset. Is it a coincidence that the victim worked at the vast private estate of Wake Hall – home of a shifty horse-sales business run by a slap-happy Northern adversary and his crew? What exactly is being transported in the horse-boxes that trundle in and out of Wake Hall? And what is the role of the maverick Lady Wake? Batten strives to find out, while juggling liaison with the Greek police, escalating thefts, and tensions within his new team. His daydreams, the victim’s past, and the increasingly complex real world produce as many questions as answers, until - against a backdrop of Christmas celebrations - the human cost of crime reaches tragic heights. Reluctantly, Batten must fly to Greece to seek a solution…. 'A January Killing', the much-awaited sequel, is now for sale on Amazon.
A Killing Tree: Detective Inspector Zig Batten 1, by Paul Toolan- Amazon Sales Rank: #649997 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-03-21
- Released on: 2015-03-21
- Format: Kindle eBook
Review
- "Beautifully written, with acutely observed people and places...funny, moving, heart-warming, a complex story with enjoyable twists and turns - I was surprised and indeed shocked at some points."
- "Great book. It's clearly the first of a series and I hope the next one is available soon."
- "An excellent read - gripping from the start. I can't wait for the next one."
From the Author
- 'A Killing Tree' takes place in the real landscape of Somerset in the West Country of England - famous for its orchards, vintage cider-makers, and distinctive rural accents.
- 'A January Killing', the sequel, begins with a 'Wassail' - an ancient winter ceremony in which music and drumming are used to rid the apple orchards of evil spirits. Shotguns are then fired into the bare branches to spark a fresh crop of apples.
- One particular shotgun, though, is fired with more malicious intent...
- Keep a lookout for 'A January Killing, which will be published before Christmas 2015.
About the Author Paul Toolan was born in northern England but is now a southern softie living in rural Somerset. After a long career as a teacher and senior manager in Further Education and Universities he turned to writing, and has successful Christmas musicals under his belt. This is his first crime novel - and the second and third are in full swing. Like his protagonist, he enjoys walking, gardens, fishing and the occasional whisky. Unlike him, he enjoys travel - to Greece and Crete in particular.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A great read! By Gloria Antypowich I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I will admit that at first I was distracted from the actual story, by the the UK idioms that are very different from North American speech even though we all speak “English.”I read when I go to bed, and I was constantly reading lines to my husband, because I found the expressions so amusing. But all laughter aside, there is a real detective novel hidden beneath all those words.Detective Zig Batten (CID) finds himself exported from urban Yorkshire to rural Sommerset in England. (One thing that surprised me was the difference in dialect between this two areas—it could be equated to the difference between west coast dialect in Canada and that of the Eastern provinces which are several thousand miles apart.)Zig’s irreverent free thinking sort of got him in a bind in Yorkshire, and the move to Sommerset saves face for his career. He is a thorough detective, but he wasn’t above bending the rules when he thought it was warranted, so he has to settle in and make the best of his position in a new area.On his first day a bunch of elderly walkers discover a dead man beside a tree on a hill on their walking trail.Before he even gets a chance to settle into his new office, (that of the mysterious Chief Inspector Jellicoe) Zig Batten is thrown head-on into the mystery that unfolds through the many twists and turns in the happenings at Wake Hall and the other “entrepreneurial” illegal exploits in the district.Beside the enthralling activities in the area, we learn a lot about Zig Batten through his internal dialogue. He has experienced a painful childhood, a failed relationship, and as the story advances, he is clearly wishing for the opportunity to have an ordinary life.The characters in this book are perfectly drawn: flawed, but believable and they capture your attention. The mystery in this story is well crafted. It contains the elements of murder, betrayal, vengeance, and international criminal activity that happens beneath the very noses of the police, the people in the community and the people of Wake Hall.A great read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. One Awesome Read!! By Aislynn I'll be honest. I am *very* picky when it comes to detective/ mystery novels. I decided to give this book a chance, and boy am I glad I did!It was engaging right from the start, full of British humour and wit. Toolan did a great job of ramping up reader curiosity regarding Lawrence Vann (who immediately took on the appearance of James Spader for me!), and the mysterious Chief Inspector Jellicoe. I still want to know more about that mystery!!I adored the play on names, most especially Zig Batten and his Sergeant Chris 'Crystal' Ball. Zig's reminiscing and inner monologue commentary are great. They give wonderful insights into Zig's past, and into his nature.Things are set so that a series can grow up around Batten/Ball and I certainly hope one does! To all who enjoy sleuthing mysteries, check this book out! I am confident that you'll enjoy it .**If you are an American reader, unfamiliar with British English, there are idioms, euphemisms, and slang words (and some everyday words), that are very different from American English. Most are easy to suss out from connotation. Just wanted to throw the warning out there for those who might either dislike reading British English books, or are unfamiliar with differences between British English and American English. They aren't quite the same language!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A wonderfully written novel! By Michael Lynes A Killing Tree by Paul Toolan is a wonderfully written novel - full stop.Presented in the classic mystery/suspense/detective style; it is a tour-de-force of the art, eschewing the well worn cliche's of the genre for a fresh perspective and deep character development. In this first story (of hopefully many), we are introduced to Inspector Zig Batten of the CID. Inspector Batten is an irreverent iconoclast with a persistent inner dialog which verges on the poetic. This introspective is skillfully woven throughout the story and thru it we come to appreciate and admire this complex persona as he (and his stolid Sergeant Ball) lead his team in the investigation of a mysterious death that occurs literally the same day the 'Yorkshire city import' starts his new job in rural Somerset.The tale picks up from there as Mr Toolan crafts a well paced story full of complicated characters with everyday flaws and foibles that make their interactions believable and fascinating.I gave this book a rating of five stars and very well deserved. I await the continuation of this series with great anticipation.
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