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Collide-O-Scope

Book 1 in the series:Norfolk Coast Investigation Story

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'Collide-O-Scope' by Andrea Bramhall is a murder mystery and contemporary romance novel set in the North Norfolk coast. The story follows Detective Sergeant Kate Brannon as she investigates her first murder case in the picturesque but secretive village. The plot unfolds with unexpected twists, engaging characters, and a dash of romance between Kate and Gina, the campsite manager. The writing style is described as excellent, with a good mixture of despicable and hysterical secondary characters, creating a satisfying page-turner with sharply etched characters and a believable plot.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, particularly the leads, with rich backgrounds and relationships that evolve throughout the story.

Writing/Prose:

The prose features vivid descriptions and engaging dialogue, though it is sometimes hindered by repetition and errors.

Plot/Storyline:

The story centers on a murder investigation in a small village, exploring hidden secrets and the intertwining lives of the characters.

Setting:

The setting is vividly described, capturing the beauty and complexities of village life on the Norfolk coast.

Pacing:

The pacing starts slow but builds tension, though some character interactions may feel rushed.
Kate Brannon zipped her black leather jacket closed, climbed out of her car, and made her way down mud track. Rain splotted through the tree canopy and quickly became a heavy shower as she emerged fro...

Notes:

The setting is in Norfolk, known for its marshy and windswept landscape influenced by tides.
The main character, Kate, is a newly transferred city cop dealing with her first murder investigation in the country.
Gina is a closeted lesbian and the campsite manager whose secret is revealed during the plot.
Kate Brannon is characterized as a detective who doesn't let people get too close due to personal struggles.
The story includes a strong bond between Gina, her tomboy daughter Sammy, and their mutual affection for Connie, the murder victim.
The book explores insider and outsider dynamics in small village life, which affects the investigation.
Readers noted the author's ability to create tension and unexpected turns in the murder mystery.
Many found the character interaction, especially between Kate and Gina, somewhat rushed.
The book contains some minor typographical errors and Americanisms, but it remains enjoyable for most readers.
There is a romantic subplot between the lead characters, with some readers wanting more depth in their relationship.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book contains themes of murder and potential violence, thus warranting a medium level of content warning.

Has Romance?

The romance between the main characters is present but not the central focus, providing a medium level of romantic engagement.

From The Publisher:

An unidentified woman is found murdered on the North Norfolk Coastal Path and newly promoted Detective Sergeant Kate Brannon and King's Lynn CID have the task of figuring out whom, how, and why. A job that's made more difficult when everyone of the forty residents in the village has something to hide and answers her questions with a string of lies.Georgina Temple has her own secrets to keep, and her own reasons to keep them. But her growing attraction to Kate makes it increasingly difficult to keep them.Kate's investigation into the woman's death delves into the heart of the tiny fishing village where nothing and no one is quite what they seem.

About the Author:

Andrea Bramhall wrote her first novel at the age of six and three-quarters. It was seven pages long and held together with a pink ribbon. Her Gran still has it in the attic. Since then she has progressed a little bit and now has a number of published works held together with glue, not ribbons, an Alice B. Lavender certificate, a Lambda Literary award, and a Golden Crown award cluttering up her book shelves. She studied music and all things arty at Manchester Metropolitan University, graduating in 2002 with a BA in contemporary arts. She is certain it will prove useful someday...maybe. When she isn't busy running a campsite in the Lake District, Bramhall can be found hunched over her laptop scribbling down the stories that won't let her sleep. She can also be found reading, walking the dogs up mountains while taking a few thousand photos, scuba diving while taking a few thousand photos, swimming, kayaking, playing the saxophone, or cycling.

 
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