A fusion of Hard Boiled and Contemporary Crime Noir, with a marked darkness in its subject matter. This is not for the faint hearted. Personally I loved this story!
It is perfectly narrated.
The author captures the the mood of life on a deprived London housing estate, and has a clear understanding of the complexity of the human mind and condition. Realistic characters are brought to life in a plot that goes where most of us dare not imagine to tread.
A Killing in Paradise is the second book in the Private Investigator Kasper series. It can easily be read as a stand alone novel. However, if you enjoy it as much as I have....you will be left eager for more from this author.

A killing in Paradise was fast paced and a good psychological thriller but very dark with twists and very intriguing.

A private detective (ex copper) gets involved in a mysterious crime that ends up much more than what he bargained for with great characters.

This should be a movie, honestly so good
Highly recommended

Elliott Fitzpatrick was excellent for this audio

Thank you to Netgalley

Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to listen to this audiobook in return for an honest review. This book is the second book in a series but can easily be read as a standalone. A dark, gritty and sometimes disturbing tale about a private investigator who gets involved in a mysterious crime that ends up being much more than he bargained for. A really engaging story with a great set of complex characters. I would highly recommend this psychological thriller and I will definitely be looking out for the next book in the series. 5 stars.

Paradise estate is not a great place to live in with neglected tower blocks and residents. Dylan Kasper is asked to investigate the death of a young man. Kasper will follow clues as to what happened and lead him to a dark world of horror and murder.

Well written and well narrated novel (I listened to the audiobook). Good strong characters who will need to be brave when faced with the truth and the horror surrounding this and other murders. Can Paradise ever be a good place to live in and call home?

The book plot has a high degree of complexity. Almost all the characters had an amazing amount of issues to deal with in their lives.

A most enjoyable read considering the darker aspects. The main character was flawed but seemed to have amazingly perceptive detection skills as well as an ability to maintain a good sense of values.

I was intrigued to see what happened! I felt I had a good grasp of what was going on but my confidence took a few hits as there were quite a few unexpected twists! I simply could not guess the final discovery and was shocked!

I am encouraged to read more books by this author!

I didn’t realise that this is the second book in a series featuring former police officer Kasper. It certainly works well as a standalone and on the strength of this story, I’ll be looking out the first volume. This is a hard hitting thriller set on a deprived estate in London. Kasper has been asked to investigate the brutal death of a teenager that the police aren’t interested in pursuing. It explores the grim territory of social disadvantage and economic deprivation, often in detail.

Kasper becomes embroiled in the activities of a gang and is also a victim and there are tense moments where it’s uncertain who will win. It’s not a jolly tale and it certainly reinforces the belief that social divisions are set to remain a part of Britain’s culture. The plotting is skilled with twists that keep your interest and I liked the Kasper character, despite his flaws. The narration grew on me; at first I found it a little flat, but as the story progressed, it was in keeping with the tone.

This is the second book in the Dylan Kasper series. I read the first one so was happy to pick up this one as I enjoyed the dark storyline of the first book.

Kasper is asked for help from his friend Mani. A local girl he knows Patience is distraught after her brother is stabbed on the infamous Paradise Estate, a place Kasper knows only too well having lived their himself when he was growing up. Patience believes that her brothers murder has been brushed under the carpet and this is where Kasper comes in and Mani know’s he will find it hard to not investigate.

And investigate is exactly what he does and it isn’t long before Kasper finds himself in the middle of yet another dangerous mess.

This is another very dark story, so if you are triggered by delicate subjects, it could be one to avoid. That being said, I enjoyed this second book as much as I did the first one. I know Kasper and his close friends and you get to know him and them a little more.

Would I go for book 3, yes, would I like it to be a little different, yes, there is a risk they could a be a little samey. I give this a fair 5/5. Thanks once again to Netgalley for this ARC.

Review of the audiobook.

A great , gripping premise for a book in a genre that I regularly binge listen.

Unfortunately at 35% through I just can’t keep going. The narrator is so slow and frankly dull. I can’t go on , however gripping it might be !

I’ll look out for the print version of the book as I do want to know what happens but this audio book isn’t for me sadly. .

Impossible to rate the book itself as the narration was such an issue for me.- reluctantly a one star review for this format.

A killing in paradise is a good chilly thriller. The detective works very hard to unravel the mystery behind a film and see through the end by making sure the villain is punished at the cost of harm to himself and the ones close to him. Since it was a audiobook it was an easy to listen to the narrator. Very happy to had the opportunity to red the book , Thanks to netgalley and the publishers. I didn’t know it was part of a series would like to read other books as well.

Honestly I couldn’t stop listening! It’s a true crime, thriller feel book and has so many twists and turns!

I wasn't really into this book at first. But about a quarter of the way through it really peaked my interest. And the ending, just wow, I was completely shocked. If you're looking for a suspenseful book to listen give it a try.

I enjoyed this book on the whole but found it a little hard to follow at times.
Thank you to netgally and the publishers for allowing me to listen to an advanced copy of this audiobook in return for a fair and honest review

Former police officer turned private detective Dylan Kasper is asked to look into the death of a teen boy on a notorious housing estate in London that the Met have completely dismissed as gang violence. The more he digs into the case, the darker and more twisted the murder becomes.

There were two main highlights in this book for me. The first was the narrator, Elliot Fitzpatrick, who had a voice to die for. He brought the story to life but was also really easy to listen to. The second was the focus on social injustice, the book didn't shy away from being honest about the systematic injustices that are put in place to ensure that the class system stays in place in the UK.

However, there were parts that felt a little cliched and repetitive.

Overall I found this enjoyable and an easy read despite the really heavy topics it tackles.

My review is on my https://blujeansbooks.co.za/a-killing-in-paradise/

4Star listen.


Certainly! Here's the revised review with the added hashtags and publication information:

Title: A Killing in Paradise
Author: Elliot F. Sweeney
Narrator: Elliot Fitzpatrick
Review:

Disclosure: I received an Advance Listening Copy (ALC) of this audiobook from the author, publishers, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Elliot Fitzpatrick, the narrator of "A Killing in Paradise," truly excels in bringing this gripping police procedural to life. His narration is impeccable, with a crisp pace that keeps listeners engaged throughout. As someone whose second language is English, I appreciated Fitzpatrick's clear enunciation and the way he skillfully brought out the nuances of the characters without overwhelming accents. His talent for pacing is particularly noteworthy, adding depth and tension to the narrative.

The book itself, as described by reviewers, is full of sharp psychological insights and grips the reader by the throat from the very start. Set in the notorious Paradise estate in London, where a young man has been murdered, the story is a promising and hard-hitting debut, according to the Sunday Times. It's a gritty, unflinching thriller that satisfies on many levels, as noted by Woman's Own.

Sweeney's narrative follows the out-of-work private investigator Dylan Kasper as he navigates the complexities of the case, uncovering layers of deception and corruption. The plot is riveting, with twists and turns that keep you guessing until the very end.

Expected publication date: June 6, 2024.

In summary, Elliot Fitzpatrick's stellar narration truly enhances the experience of "A Killing in Paradise." I wholeheartedly give him five stars for a job very well done. Fans of police procedurals will find much to enjoy in this captivating tale.

A Killing in Paradise is a very well conceived gritty psychological thriller by Elliot Sweeney, narrated by Elliot Fitzpatrick. This is my first audio book review.

I found the listening experience quite restful. As a newbie to audio books I found it really entertaining and a very different experience from reading.

Elliot Sweeney has created a very believable story with plenty of twists and some gore.

Really good chilly thriller with psychological insight and slightly flawed characters, up to date details and background information. All of that allows the listener to visualize the people and the places.

A drug dealing fourteen year old thief is stabbed to death in Paradise, a notorious London Estate. The police don't linger on why. To them it's just another murder statistic.

Kasper an ex Met Detective and out of work private detective is asked to look into it. He knows there's a bigger picture and can't leave it alone.

Unpaid and uncertain, Kasper just wants to get to the facts and keeps digging until he uncovers the real reason behind the killing.

But, now Kasper's friends are on the killers radar and more at risk. Plus, the killers always seem one step ahead of Kasper.

Kasper starts to think he is out of his depth but still winds up the pressure and his chief suspect is then found dead. But, he's now in much too deep to just leave this alone.

Will Kasper's gambles lead him to a grisly end?

The listener is kept on edge and totally uncertain as the story unfolds with a well concealed ending..

Thanks to NetGalley for providing the opportunity to listen to my first audio book and provide a fair review of A Killing In Paradise and introducing me to author Elliot Sweeney and also to audio books.

Eddy Weatherill 21.03.24

Thanks for my copy Netgalley.

This book is dark. I mean DARK. I like dark but I think some people might need TW with this.

I'm not writing them as I don't want to provide any spoilers.

Overall, well written. The main character was good and I enjoyed the twists.

A young boy gets murdered and Dylan Kasper is asked to look into it. The book starts slow but soon kicks in. Well plotted novel that though this is book two in the series you don't need to read the first book to enjoy this one. Elliot Fitzpatrick is an excellent narrator for this book. Thanks to Headline audio and Netgalley for this audiobook ARC.

I did not realise that this book was part of a series that I have not read, but the story and writing style were that is made no difference, and I will be reading the others

*Thanks to the author, publishers and Netgalley for an ALC of this audiobook in return for an honest review*

3.5 stars 🌟


This is the second book and I haven't read the first. The author manages to provide enough background information such that the book stands alone, which is always a plus in my opinion.

One of the things that really struck me about this book was the way it explores social injustices between different groups of people. The author does an excellent job of looking at the reasons behind why women might turn to sex work, and the societal factors that contribute to this. It's a complex issue that is often overlooked, so it was refreshing to see it tackled here.

Another thing that stood out to me was the way the main character was written. While many authors feel the need to rely on constant swearing to create a "complex" character, this book proves that this isn't always necessary. The main character is nuanced and multi-faceted, and the author manages to convey this without resorting to foul language.

That being said, there were some aspects of this book that felt a bit cliché. The ex-police, divorced, complicated love life, and use of sex workers all felt like tropes that have been overdone in the genre. However, even with these flaws, the book was still an enjoyable read.

Overall, I found myself invested in the story and curious to see how it would all end. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys crime fiction.

A young man has been murdered on the notorious Paradise estate in London. The police have their assumptions; out-of-work private investigator Dylan Kasper, more than familiar with the neighbourhood, has his own.

I received this as an audiobook. There is something of the old fashioned - private eye - in this. It’s well written and narrated with lots of twists and turns which kept me listening to the very end. This is the second book in the series but works well as a stand-alone work as well.