The Death Game reviews
“Really enjoyed this book. The heroine is a fascinating character with a truly original backstory – former suffragette, one of the first female police officers. The book zips along nicely and satisfies on every level. It could be argued that this is an important book -detailing a huge step in the women’s movement – and the author very cleverly allows this to inform the character without giving the reader a lecture. Quality from start to finish.” Michael Malone, author.
“I love the premise of going back to early 20th century Dundee and writing about the first female policewoman in Dundee. The character, Kirsty Campbell, is based on this woman. This character is excellent – feisty, single-minded and yet vulnerable. This sums up the women of Dundee in my Grandmother and Great Grandmother’s time. Chris Longmuir sets the scene well and her evocative writing brings the Dundee of the time to life.” Wendy H. Jones, author.
“Having read Ms Longmuir’s Dundee Crime Series, I couldn’t wait to read this brand new series. What a fabulous read. Set in 1919 in London and then Dundee, you will walk in the footsteps of Kirsty Campbell. I feel that I have travelled the streets of Dundee and felt the humiliation of being a woman in a man’s world. Twists and turns aplenty, so if you love murder, thriller, this book is for you.” Pauline Barclay.
Devil’s Porridge reviews
“First a murder, then an explosion. Thousands run for their lives as suburbs around the London docks are flattened. In the aftermath of the blast, a disparate group of characters make their way north to Gretna near the English-Scottish border. Irish men and women who harbour disdain for their English overlords, a shy London girl who needs work, a Belgian refugee and a troupe of ‘Lady Police’ will rub up against each other as the story unfolds. The task of solving two murders and thwarting an assassination falls to one of the ‘lady police’, Kirsty Campbell, an engaging and resourceful heroine. Fascinating historical insights give texture to Longmuir’s cracking tale of espionage, rebellion and misplaced loyalties.” Kathy Gates, author.
“Devil’s Porridge is a masterful recreation of the historical period in which it’s set, and the threads of Irish rebellion, German spying and gender politics are woven into a complex background against which the cast of characters live their ‘ordinary’ lives, and suppress or indulge their passions.” Bill Kirton, author.
“Devil’s Porridge has obviously been meticulously researched and the attention to detail is outstanding. The story moves along quickly, pulls you in and keeps you reading. The characters are well drawn, with unique quirks and foibles. This makes them believable, and I found myself rooting for them. Even the baddies had their endearing qualities. Although the book is the second in the Kirsty Campbell series it is set before the first book, therefore you get an even better sense of Kirsty Campbell. I love this character and look forward to reading more about her in the future.” Wendy H. Jones, author
Death of a Doxy review
“I found the setting of an icy cold 1919 Dundee, Scotland, fascinating and was glad it was the dogged Kirsty Campbell working in a police force, that really preferred not to take her seriously, and not me! The story is interesting, and the plot is grim and gripping. If like me, you read historical mysteries to learn about different times and places while enjoying a good mystery, then this book is for you.” S. N. Schuurmans.
“A well-written book, a brutal murder of a prostitute is usually just forgotten after the initial enquiry but Kirsty and the lead detective, Brewster, follow up and find more than just murder. Kirsty is a go-ahead woman, suffering from the usual prejudices of being a woman and being in the police force just after WW1. She wants to be an independent woman and prove she can hold her own against any policeman. This is a great read, a murder mystery with a few twists and turns and surprises along the way with nice touches of people’s personal lives thrown in to give the book more substance.” Mrs Sally P. Stackhouse, VINE VOICE.
“I liked the insight into the main character’s struggle as the first female policewoman in Dundee and the issues this created. The historical detail and setting helped to bring the novel to life. Overall, an enjoyable crime detective novel where the police begin by investigating the death of a prostitute, and are sent on a journey through blackmail and murder and family secrets.” Pnina Nathan.