An interesting premise and an ok read. Was not too slow but was not the best read of the year.

Thanks for the opportunity to review

If you like police procedurals, this series is everything you’ve ever wanted. Lyndon is an incredible author! I never get tired of reading his books, and this one is no different. Things have really taken a turn in this one! Barnes isn’t just in it up to his neck this time, and as always, it’s personal. I have to admit, I was going to have some strong words if this book ended up the way it was being set up. I won’t give that away, but I’m happy to say it didn’t end up going exactly the direction I expected. I did figure out who the killer was, which was an equally big upset. However, if you paid attention to the previous books and some little comments made here and there, you will arrive at the same conclusion. Lyndon did a beautiful job of setting up those little hints in previous books, it had to come about eventually. But the fight is not over for Barnes yet! More trouble is coming his way, and this time, he won’t see it coming!

Huge thanks to Joffe Books and NetGalley for sending me this ARC for review! All of my reviews are given honestly!

Thank you for the opportunity to preview Five Names. This is a series book and my first. A very complex and well written book.
A serial killer has given our main character DI Barnes a list of names. He has found two and these are horrible crimes. He must race to get to the bottom of these murders with few clues.
Good book. A bit slow and had to follow closely in the beginning.
3 atats

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Review for 'Five Names' by Adam Lyndon

This may be the first book I have read by this incredible author but it most certainly will not be my last!! It is also the fifth book in his 'Detective Rutherford Barnes Mysteries' series but can be read as a standalone as can all the other books in this series.

Wow!!!! Just flipping wow!!!! What an absolutely epic page turner!!! Well done Adam!!! How on Earth have I never read any of your books before? Absolutely smashed it!!!!!!!

This book is extremely well written with vivid descriptions creating the perfect atmosphere for the storyline. The book cover and synopsis works perfectly with the book plot and I am most definitely looking forward to reading the next book, and the previous one in this series.

I have absolutely no idea how this is the first time I have read one of this incredible author's books but I am so glad I have rectified that problem and I cannot wait to get hooked into more books by Adam. I don't normally like reading books out of order but the one good thing about doing so is that I can now go back and read the previous 4 books in this series by this fantastic author while waiting for his next book to come out in this series!!! I best get a move on with so many books to read that I have sadly missed but considering I can guarantee they are all amazing even if they are just half as good as this book they are guaranteed to be epic which means I will fly through them like I did with this book!! In this absolutely gripping book Adam transports us to the South Downs, Eastbourne, Sussex where we meet Detective Rutherford Barnes. When Barnes comes across the body of a man who was disembowelled while he was still alive he knows he needs to catch the killer soon. However, when another body is found four days later also cut up he realises things are even worse than he originally thought especially when a note is delivered to the station containing a list of five names with a message stating that "he is coming" on them!! The victims he has already found appears on the list but there are still three other names left that he is determined to save by capturing the killer. There is a suicide with no note which may or may not be related. When Barnes and the team start hunting down the remaining names on the list it is discover that they are all criminals that do not want to be found especially by the police. Can the team find the killer before they complete their kill list? Grab your copy of this action packed crime thriller to find out for yourselves and I can guarantee that you will not regret it!! You may even discover a new favourite authors and series just like I have! With an addictive storyline ram packed with murder, mystery, crime, lies. tension, drama, action, suspense and everything you could ask for in a fantastic and gripping novel plus much, much more what on Earth are you waiting for??? Adam does an incredible job of weaving multiple protagonist perspectives together to create this incredible storyline. He ensures the reader gets the bigger picture of what is happening and what happened from several characters points of view without causing any confusion. An absolutely addictive, nail biting, page turning, heart racing and compelling storyline in what promises to be an absolutely amazing series!! It has so many layers of mysteries and crimes for the reader to be kept guessing throughout. This fantastic thriller is absolutely packed with twists, turns, shocks, crime and red herrings throughout I had no idea who did what until the end. This is an achievement in itself as it is definitely getting harder to surprise me with the amount of crime novels I've read so a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO JOY!! . There was so many explosive bombshells in this book that I actually lost count on how many times I was shocked which I didn't think would be possible!!! The plot was unique and realistic and Adam's brilliant descriptions brings absolutely everything to life in front of your eyes. It started straight in the action and kept you going on a roller-coaster ride of suspension throughout. There were several occasions when my heart was in my throat and I the hair was raising on my arms but I won't mention those as not to spoil it for future readers. It is so hard to not say too much without giving anything away to future readers but I'm sure once people have read it they will know exactly what I mean. Well done Adam you did absolutely amazing and everything was tied up perfectly. The twists and turns in this book left me going from one chapter to another!!! I completely devoured it in one sitting as I just could not put it down. Prepare yourself for a rollercoaster ride!!! I just could not put this book down and I cannot wait to read more books in this series!!!

Before you start this make sure you clear your schedule because once you pick it up you are not going to want to put it down!!!!

Although this is the fifth book in the series I had absolutely no problems reading it without any of the others. Any details or events that have previously happened are mentioned in just the right amount of detail to let a new reader know what has happened and yet not too much to bore a previous reader.

The characters were very realistic, multi layered and well rounded and again their personalities reflected the storyline and how they would act, etc perfectly. The descriptions gave a really good in depth view of how the characters were feeling and what they were thinking. The characters were complex and each seemed to be hiding their own secrets which leaves you questioning who is telling the truth and who can be trusted. they had their own unique personalities with individual flaws, quirks, secrets, strengths and weaknesses!! I loved getting to know Detective Barnes along with the rest of the team and really cannot wait to see how they have all developed from the first book in this series which is called 'Devil's Chimney'. I don't want to say too much about the characters though and I will leave you to read this amazing book and work it out yourself. I will say that it was not just Barnes that I enjoyed meeting and became completely invested in but also the rest of the investigative team, I could literally go on and on but i am going to wrap it up here so I do not bore you too much! Each of the characters were well developed, unique and thanks to Adam's fantastic evocative writing skills they all came to life before my eyes. That is all I will say as I don't want to run the risk of dropping any hints or spoilers. However, whether you love or hate these characters, they all have their own strong unique personalities and they all bring the story to life playing their roles perfectly.

Congratulations Adam on a fantastic and gripping success and here's to the next explosive book in this absolutely epic series!!! This is exactly why I would like to welcome you to my favourite authors club!!!

Overall an absolute must read, pulse racing, addictive page turning crime thriller that will keep you on edge and addicted.

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Five Names is a masterfully crafted thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Detective Barnes is thrust into a chilling game of cat and mouse when a cryptic note and a series of brutal murders lead him to a deadly race against time. With shocking twists, relentless suspense, and an unforgettable protagonist, Adam Lyndon delivers a dark and gripping tale that crime fiction fans won’t want to miss.

A very twisty book which is clever and addictive. I found as soon as I started reading I was completely hooked in . I couldn't put it down and wanted to read all day. I loved the twisty ending. So unexpected. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

This is my first encounter with Detective Barnes, the fifth novel in the series. Initially I found it a little slow to hold my attention but that may well be due to my not knowing some of the regular characters.

It is a combination of a procedural police thriller (with the force shown warts and all) and a serial killer whodunit. The two work well together and span a time frame going back to the 1990's.

Some of the characters where thoroughly unlikeable and the portrayal was good.

On the whole I enjoyed this book and will read the previous four, re- read this in sequence and await the next one to see what happens to some loose ends.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for this ARC which was very much appreciated.

Five Names by Adam Lyndon
Detective Rutherford Barnes #5

Solid police procedural dealing with a ruthless serial killer

What I liked:
* Detective Barnes: Detective Inspector, husband, stepfather, bright, dedicated, tenacious, good at solving puzzles, imperfect but perfect in this series
* The police procedural aspects of the story
* The twists and turns and surprise ending
* That though I had not read any previous books and sometimes felt lost in the beginning – I was able to eventually get into the story and it all made sense
* That the murderer was revealed along with the motivation behind the killings
* The way more than one character in the story was connected and wondering about how the connections might impact the future of some of them
* That I genuinely liked Barnes as a person
* Being able to thoroughly detest the bad guys and feel little sympathy for them
* Being happy with the conclusion though there are still a few characters that need to receive their comeuppance
* Being curious about Superintendent Samson Kane and wondering if he might have a bigger part in the future
* Part II of the story dealing with the friendship of two young boys and learning how the two were important to this story
* Enjoying a book by a new-to-me author

What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like
* Thinking about how evil and abusive some of the characters were
* The corrupt police officers and what they did
* Wondering how people might be drawn to crime

Did I enjoy this book? Yes, in the end
Would I read more by this author? I think so

Thank you to NetGalley and Joffe Books for the ARC – This is my honest review.

4-5 Stars

The fifth book in the DI Barnes series, and my first. A well written fast paced thriller that hooks you in from the start. Loved the characterisation of the cast. Plenty of twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat. Thanks to Joffe books and Netgalley for this review ARC

Police procedural featuring Detective Rutherford Barnes. Complex case which takes a lot of unravelling. Bit slow to get going.

This is a crime thriller I thoroughly enjoyed reading. I really like the main character Barnes and his superior Kane. The book started off well off and immediately pulled me into the story. The authors writing is very good, and here Barnes investigates what looks to be a suicide and several murders that appear to be connected - who is responsible though? The writing moves from past to present flawlessly and I enjoyed learning more about one character I really like and their background, and had a lot of empathy for them. I love all the separate threads in this story which grabbed and held my attention and interest all the way through. The plot is fast paced, thrilling and full of suspense that had me trying to guess (wrongly) who the murderer was. Most threads are tied up nicely, with one or two left hanging - great job done Adam Lyndon, I'll definitely be reading the next book to see what comes next for Barnes. I would recommend this book but if you're new to this author or series you need to read the books in order to know the characters from the beginning.

4 stars

This book was pretty good! We start of knowing that there is a list of five names, two of which are dead. Will the detective find out what happened, and if they are connected? This book had a lot of twists and turns and so many unexpected things happen.

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complementary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

From the start, the reader is fully immersed in the action. What does the list of names mean and why did the person have it? Seeing the team work through the mystery is really engaging and the setting is almost cosy in its picturesqueness. I like a good series with characters you can really get to know so it is really satisfying to see this is one of many books in the series.

This is an action packed, fast paced and intriguing book. It is thrilling, has plenty of twists and turns and will make you sit up and take notice. This book is a page-turner you won't be able to out down! A great setting in the picturesque landscape of the South Downs Sussex seaside town of Eastbourne you can feel as if you are there (even though you may not want to be!).

A well written and interesting read. Loved the characters and loved the depiction of DI Rutherford Barnes and the characters, setting and story all worked very well together to make an unforgettable read.

Thank you NetGalley and Joffe Books for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

A great installment to this series. A fantastic story which gets all tied up by the end. So many twists during the story. A great story.

What a fantastic addition this is to the DI Rutherford Barnes series! I was immersed from the start, right until that unexpected ending which left me gasping out loud! Filled with interesting characters, drawn together neatly, makes this the best in the series and I can't wait to find out what happens next for Barnes. So many twists and turns, a fascinating plot, a bent copper or two and all tied up neatly at the end. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.

Five Names by Adam Lyndon is a gripping crime mystery that was completely unputdownable.
The story moves on at a reasonably fast pace, keeping the reader total involved.
The author certainly knows how to grab the reader’s attention and draw them in.
This is a well written story with relatable characters.

Thank You NetGalley and Publisher for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

I love Detective Barnes. This is such a great police procedural series! This was such a roller coaster ride I stayed up till 1am reading this book because I had to know how it ended. I really enjoyed the alternating chapters. Five Names is your next read!

Thank you, Net Galley, the author, and the publisher, for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

When DI Rutherford Barnes recieves a note consisting of a list of 5 names he is somewhat perplexed. Two of the named are dead and now people are being found murdered....

I love a good Police procedral read and this book is good.I loved the drama and their are twists with some red herrings.

It is pacy and brilliantly written and I highly recommend for fans of this genre..

Another excellent read in the DI Rutherford Barnes series. It starts with a suicide and a list of five names. Then the gruesome murders begin, and they are all on the list. Added into the mix is a drug haul and a bent copper. At first I wasn't sure how much of this extra information was really necessary, but Lyndon is an excellent writer, and he ties it all in. At the very end there's an unexpected twist that will definitely have me waiting impatiently for the next book. I really recommend starting at the beginning of the series as it will help the reader with the cast of characters and their stories. 4 out of 5 stars for me.

Thank you to the author, Joffe publishers, and NetGalley for the eARC in return for my unbiased review.