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Murder in the Dark

af Simon R. Green

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Serier: Ishmael Jones (6)

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"Ishmael Jones and his partner Penny have been despatched to assist a group of scientists who are investigating a mysterious black hole which has appeared on a Somerset hillside. Could it really be a doorway to another dimension, an opening into another world? When one of the scientists disappears into the hole, with fatal consequences, Ishmael must prove whether it was an accident or murder. But with no clues, no witnesses and no apparent motive, he has little to go on. Is there an alien predator at large, or is an all-too-human killer responsible? Only one thing is certain: if Ishmael does not uncover the truth in time, more deaths will follow."--Publisher's description.… (mere)
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The elements that were enjoyable and recommended the series in the early books are nearly absent in these latest books. There are (in print) at least five novels beyond Murder in the Dark, but at this point, I really cannot see myself reading them. This is sad to say, because for about six Decembers this series has been a relatively easy-reading end of the year during the fireworks and the weather and whatever else.

So, lazy effort, again, by this author. I am glad I did not stop reading the series after the last book – this one was worth a read, more or less. However, I think I am done with this series now. It has lost all of the good writing that enticed me in the beginning. ( )
  AQsReviews | Dec 31, 2023 |
This book actually takes to readers away from the usual creepy haunted house/mansion etc theme. Instead, there is a hole. Yes sir, a killing hole! I always enjoy these books although, the very best of the Ismael Jones book is the brilliant DEAD MAN WALKING. It could be that it was the very first I read in the series or just something with the book's story that truly captivated me. Or both.

MURDER IN THE DARK takes our paranormal crime-fighting duo, Ismael and Penny, to the lovely Somerset. Well, it would be lovely if it wasn't for the deadly hole that has appeared there. An archaeologist has already disappeared through the hole and it doesn't take long for a scientist to disappear as well.

One thing I liked about this book is that we got to learn more about Ismael Jones, this strange man. If you have read the previous books do you know what I mean. If not, well, what are you waiting for?

MURDER IN THE DARK is an enjoyable paranormal mystery book. I did feel that the very last part was the most interesting about the book, although of course, I enjoyed the whole killing hole story and who would die next...

I want to thank Severn House for providing me with a free copy through NetGalley for an honest review!
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  MaraBlaise | Jul 23, 2022 |
There are few things that bring a good mystery to the imagination. This book reminds me of some of those things. I had no idea where this book was going with all its twists and turns until the end. That it did not drag itself down into pointless plot twists was a relief. This is the kind of book that keeps the mystery to a mystery protagonist going. If you thought the characters were getting stale or just not moving forward this is the book that brings you back to why you read these books in the first place.

I read this book via NetGalley. I thank them for this book. #MurderInTheDark #NetGalley ( )
  Kurt.Rocourt | Jun 14, 2021 |
Ishmael Jones and his partner Penny Balcourt are on another case. This time, a strange black hole has opened up in a hillside in Somerset. A group of scientists have been sent to examine and study the phenomena. Jones has been called in because an archaeologist fell into the hole and disappeared. Upon arrival, they find that communication outside the site is limited to one phone call per day from the mysterious organization that sent them there. No cell phones. No radio communication. And only limited internet. They understand very little about the pitch dark, strange hole they are here to study or about why everything surrounding their work is so secret. What's the truth about the absolute darkness on an isolated hillside?

I love the Ishmael Jones series! Ishmael reminds me of an alien, much more spooky, Fox Mulder. Working for a mysterious government group called The Organization, Ishmael and Penny investigate all things alien, supernatural and downright dangerous. The stories are dark, strange and suspenseful. Murder in the Dark is the 6th book in this series. Simon Green tells a great spooky story. This series has never let me down. I like the shorter length of these novels. I can get in a great supernatural fix without a lot of extra fluff. Green jumps right into the action, sending Ishmael and Penny off to all corners of the world to investigate all sorts of strange, warped and usually top secret happenings. I like how the two main characters compliment each other. Where one is weak, the other is strong. They make a great team. Ishmael's background story is eerie in itself, which really makes the character perfect for this type of series.

Murder in the Dark is an awesome addition to this series. I'm definitely going to keep reading. I like Simon Green's writing style. I still miss The Nightside series, but this new series is equally as enjoyable for me. I can't wait to find out what sort of trouble they will be in next! This is one series I would love to see made into a television series or even movies. It would have to be done true to Green's writing though. I don't want another Dresden Files debacle. I hate it when I get so excited about a film adaptation of a favorite series, only to discover they totally mangled the plot or characterizations!! Do it right, or leave it alone.

Although it isn't completely necessary to read this series in order, to get the full background of characters and past events, it's probably best to start at the beginning rather than hopping in at book six. But, this story would be enjoyable even without all the background on The Organization and Ishmael & Penny.

Great addition to this series! I look forward to their next adventure!

**I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy of this book from Severn House via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.** ( )
  JuliW | Nov 22, 2020 |
Murder in the Dark is the sixth book in the Ishmael Jones mystery series. I'd checked out book seven, Till Sudden Death Do Us Part, as soon as I spotted it on my library's new books shelves. Chapter two of that book made reference to a couple of incidents I didn't remember, so I checked the series list. This means I was spoiled for those incidents when I checked out and read this one, but they didn't give away the killer or the main plot.

Poor Ishmael has been a mystery to himself since his spaceship crashed in England in 1963. He and series readers know that the ship made him look as if he were human. He thinks that the loss of his previous memories meant something went wrong in the transformation process. What we learn about his past in this book makes me suspect the memory wipe was intentional.

Ishmael has been called to a real-life site named Brassknocker Hill, near that city of Bath so familiar to readers of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer. This series appears to be a homage to the late William Hope Hodgson's Carnacki the Ghost Finder, though, so we can't expect an examination of society or a Regency Romance. Mr. Green does emulate the late Ms. Heyer in providing some wickedly diverting dialogue, which is sorely lacking in Carnacki stories. He also provides an intelligent and intrepid heroine in Ishmael's lover, Penny Belcourt. I can think of only one Carnacki story with a female character who was more than a damsel in or potentially in distress, and she was Carnacki's mother.

The Beast of Brassknocker Hill is a real legend (see chapter one), but the mysterious hole is not. Protecting the investigators of that hole is Ishmael and Penny's assignment. The archaeologists who first found the suddenly-appearing hole were yanked off the case and replaced by scientists after one of the archaeologists disappeared into said hole. The more we learn about the hole, the more frightening it becomes. Ishmael and Penny have worked on cases where they were the only two to survive. Will this turn out to be one of those?

Chapter 1:

a. Penny thinks the hole reminds her of something from her childhood.

b. Ishmael talks about the one time he was sent to investigate a legendary beast and it wasn't just a legend.

Chapter 2:

a. The group discusses how isolated they are, legends, monsters, and Black Heir. Mr. Carroll of Black Heir calls once a day at 8 a.m.

b. Penny asks Ishmael if he'll still love her when she's 64. The Beatles had a song about that called 'When I'm Sixty-Four'.
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Mentions: the Mary Celeste, the Bermuda Triangle, Yeti, the Loch Ness Monster. Cambridge University, Oxford University, Old Black Shuck

Chapter 3 Mentions: the Medusa, Nobel Prizes

Chapter 4: Something's wrong with Penny's vintage navy-blue Rover 25.

Mention: Occam's Razor

Chapter 5:

a. Ishmael has always been able to feel the world beneath his feet and know his place on it.

b. Ishmael and Paul have a very interesting conversation.

I particularly enjoyed Ishmael finding out more about who he was before 1963, though they are still only tantalizing hints. The book is quite spooky, what with the no insects or wildlife on the hill where the hole is, and what happens to those foolish enough to get to close to that hole. As usual, there were lines that made me chuckle. I do hope this series will have an eighth book and more. ( )
  JalenV | Oct 7, 2019 |
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"Ishmael Jones and his partner Penny have been despatched to assist a group of scientists who are investigating a mysterious black hole which has appeared on a Somerset hillside. Could it really be a doorway to another dimension, an opening into another world? When one of the scientists disappears into the hole, with fatal consequences, Ishmael must prove whether it was an accident or murder. But with no clues, no witnesses and no apparent motive, he has little to go on. Is there an alien predator at large, or is an all-too-human killer responsible? Only one thing is certain: if Ishmael does not uncover the truth in time, more deaths will follow."--Publisher's description.

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