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Few detective series stand the test of time: you're no longer quite so excited when you realise that there's a new book out soon. Then there comes a point when you find that you've actually missed a book and you're not actually worried. Even John Rebus isn't quite the draw that he used to be and you begin to wonder if the author is ''that'' interested any more, or if it's the publishers who are pushing for more when the well has all but run dry. One of the few exceptions to this is Quintin Jardine's [[Quintin Jardine's Bob Skinner Novels in Chronological Order|Bob Skinner novels]]. I've read or listened to every one, never found one to be a disappointment and of the thirty-one books this is my twenty-eighth review. I am still excited when a new book's on the way and I even have note in my diary, just chance I might forget.
''The Bad Fire'' didn't disappoint. There was a steady build -up of tension until it became almost unbearable as we got close to the end and just when I thought it was all sorted out there was one final dramatic twist. The clues were all there, but I didn't see it coming. You'll recognise a good number of the characters, but they support the story, rather than dominating it and one character you've met before comes to play a part you'd never have thought possible.
Now I've got to wait another year for the next installment, but I'd like to thank the publishers for letting Bookbag have a review copy. In the meantime, the series I'll be looking out for are [[Susan Hill's Simon Serrailler Novels in Chronological Order|Susan Hill's Simon Serrailler novels]] and [[Stuart MacBride's Inspector Logan McRae Novels in Chronological Order|Stuart MacBride's Logan McRae]]. Bob Skinner is in good company.
Check prices, read reviews or buy from [http://tidd.ly/321791c7 '''Waterstones'''].
 
[[Quintin Jardine's Bob Skinner Novels in Chronological Order]]
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