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.

Five unrelated names. A suicide. A dead body. And a list of five names is the only clue DI Rutherford Barnes has in this complicated case. Barnes and his team rush to find the men who are named on the list but they are petty criminals and drug dealers who don’t want to be found. That doesn’t work in their favor. Street cameras are analyzed, witnesses are tracked down, car registrations are checked as Barnes comes closer to a solution, a solution that may reach someone close to him. Alternating chapters tell the story of two boys who become friends despite their very different backgrounds. One comes from an upper middle class family, the other from a poor home with an alcoholic, physically abusive background. Their adventures together hint at what their futures may be.

Adam Lyndon, a serving police officer, delivers another excellent police procedural in the Rutherford Barnes series. Suspense builds slowly in this complex plot as the frustrated search for potential victims continues. Super character development, especially Duke Kenley, and a gritty location add to this deliberately slow-paced thriller. 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Joffe Books and Adam Lyndon for this ARC.

Detective Barnes is investigating a spate of brutal murders.
He believes that there is a serial murderer, and finds a common link between the victims.

This is the fifth book in the Detective Barnes series.
I wish I had read the first four before diving into this one, so I could get the back story of the detective.
The book was gripping, and gory, and reminded me of books by Chris Carter.
There were twists and lots of action in this book.
I would read this again if I get to read the first four, I would have enjoyed it more.
However, I do recommend this book.

This police procedural, based in the South East of England, is part of a series and the first book I have read in the series.

Reflecting back, the plot is good, but the pace was slow and it took such a long time to really get into the grit of the story, that I was bored and past caring about what happened. The writing was a little bland and there wasn't any excitement to grab my attention.

The ending brought everything together nicely and earned it an extra star for my review, I just wish the road to that point had been more interesting.

This may appeal more to other readers, who have read earlier books in the series, but it didn't work for me.

3 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Adam Lyndon and Joffe for an ARC in return for an honest review.

One cryptic note. Five names. Two of those names are already dead! Good book! This book had suspense, intrigue, action, murder, mystery, a great who done it and a few crazy twists and turns. The story was interesting! I definitely recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!