I've just finished reading another Val Mc Dermid book featuring Dr Tony Hill and DCI Carol Jordan.
I seem to be enjoying these series of books more and more with each one. The characters seem to be evolving and in each book more is revealed. In this one, Tony's mother makes an appearance. (My reaction was 'Tony's got a mother?') This throws a little bit of light on why Tony is the way he is as he recalls different incidents in his childhood that shaped his personality.
There are 2 completely unrelated crimes in this novel but instead of working together to solve them, Tony and Carol are at odds and seem to be arguing all the way through the story. In the end it's Tony's hunches that lead to the solving of both crimes. He manages to do this despite being laid up in hospital after being attacked by an axe-wielding patient.
As far as his mother goes, Carol saves him from being taken advantage of by his mother's scheming.
As mentioned previously, I enjoy the books more than the tv series but the funny thing is that when I picture Tony in my mind it's as played by Robson Green.
Until next time
Lyn
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