London LargeBound by Blood (Detective Hawkins #2) by Roy Robson

London LargeBound by Blood (Detective Hawkins #2) Reviews

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  Tiger

  Bazza Wishbone, winner of the talent show "Britain Blazes Bright" is a superstar on the rise.......until he is murdered in his posh Hilton Hotel room in London. The cast of sordid suspects is many, from his unscrupulous agent to scumbags after his 15 year old sister to virtually anyone seen at the parties for the rich and famous that Bazza attended.
  
  After the brutal ending of Book 1 in this series, Harry "H" Hawkins finds himself on "desk duty only" for this murder, but when his son, Ronnie, breaks out of prison.....his life in the balance......"H", not knowing where his son's loyalties lie knows he must jump feet first back into the action. "H" is a great character who plays by his own rules......a rogue who often forgets the script and leaves the mess behind for someone else to clean up. One great quote from this book that sums it up....when "H" has badly beaten a perp and his partner says they now need to help him, "H" replies "My first aid certificate expired."
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  Texas

  London Large, Blood on the Streets #1 - A well written, action filled, suspense novel set in present day London. The multiple battles of old school vs. new police, Russian and Albanian mafias, and the elites of government. The pace is fast and the reader is intrigued by what is on the pages. I couldn't put the book down. I contacted the authors to review their books after reading Tipping Point, the intro of the old school raising of several of the major characters. Tipping Point should be read first, if possible. 5*
  
  London Large, Bound by Blood #2 - A well written, action filled, suspense novel set, in present day London, that picks up from Blood on the Streets a few months later with the same characters plus. The prime focus is still the continuing battle against the Albanian mafia. I couldn't put this book down any more than I did the first book. I contacted the authors to review their books after reading Tipping Point, the intro the old school raising of several of the major characters. Tipping Point should be read first, if possible. 5*
  
  London Large, Bloody Liberties #3- Blood and thunder, to borrow a British phrase. A well written, action packed, suspense filled novel that grabs the reader by the throat and doesn't let go until the end. Then you think about what you've read. I couldn't put the book down; I was immersed in the horror that is so possible today. Good old fashion soldiering, new technology and human perseverance; the combination making a great read. The twisting plot was well thought out and believable; the dialog realistic; and the technology spot on. If you haven't read the prequel and the first two books, you need to do so. Liberties can be read without them, but they enhance the story and you understand the viewpoints of the characters better. 5*
  
  London Large, American Lockdown #4 - Absolutely the best of this good series. Fast paced; action packed; suspense filled; evil and deadly. It's even harder to put this book down, the others were difficult to stop reading, but this one makes the others look like child's play. Every character is well developed and we have the gang from previous books. The plot is a roller coaster ride of horror, hate, revenge, anger and love. Full of emotions: simmering to full blown; you name it, it's covered. How much can H take? I wonder what the next book will be since it will be difficult to top this one, but I'm sure the Robson Brothers can handle it. This is a 10 star book! 5*
  
  London Large, Tipping Point, Prequel- Must read Tipping Point first before LL Blood on the Streets. The introduction of the old school raising of several of the major characters of the London Large series. This intro clarify any confusion the reader may experience in LL, Blood on the Streets. 5*
  
  Sharp and Short: A collection of shorts about Harry 'H' Hawkins, which should be read, in the sequential order of time, before and during the London Large series, especially Tipping Point. Tipping Point will explain a lot about the type of man he is and how he became Harry of the London Large series. Also, there's some information in this book that is mentioned in the first book and causes confusion for the reader that hadn't read TP. The other books have background about how H develops his feelings, good and bad, of the people, good and bad, in his life and work. Also, his mates are featured. Good background stories. 5*
  Home Front - November, 2003. Age 45. Harry's reaction to a string of violated, murdered young girls and health scare and his marriage.
  Counter Punch - October, 1984; February, 1985. While still in the army, H handles an extended family problem against a crime lord, with an American GI by H's side.
  On Tour - 1978. Nineteen year-old H, Shy Nervous John and Ronnie as part of the Anglers Athletic under-21s on tour in Amsterdam and Hamburg. Their first time out of England.
  That's Life - November, 1995. Little Ronnie is born and H lives his code about his friends, his "own".
  Unsafe Space - November 2017. As a private investigator, a case leads him to a university where the students are brainwashed by their professor into destruction and hatred.
  Tipping Point - January, 1974. Prequel - Must read Tipping Point first before LL Blood on the Streets. The introduction of the old school raising of several of the major characters of the London Large series. This intro clarify any confusion the reader may experience in LL, Blood on the Streets.
  Sharp and Short: End
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  Books 'n' All Promotions

  For anyone who hasn't read the 1st book in the series, Blood on the Streets, I would recommend that you read it before you start this one.
  
  This book picks up pretty much where the first book ended. Harry Hawkins aka H is a formidable character with a reputation for finding and removing from society the villains, gangs and drug lords that plague the streets of London. He works by his own rules and is never short of colleagues to follow where crime takes him.
  
  In book 1 Albanian and Russian gangs were at war and the wife of H's closest friend is murdered which for H made it personal he escaped with his life but mentally battered and bruised with colleagues getting caught up in the violence and his son and friend in prison.
  
  We start this book with H eager to return to work but very fragile and still under the care of a psychiatrist. Keeping H behind a desk was never going to work and he is soon running the show with Ames and Graham puppets on the end of his strings.
  
  When it becomes clear that seemingly separate cases are linked and Ronnie,H's son, is groomed by Dragusha to be his warrior it all gets violent and H as papa bear with an axe to grind becomes unstable and goes rogue the reader is dragged along for one hell of a bumpy ride
  
  Thank you to Roy and Gary who provided me with a free copy of this book.
  
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  Lisa-Jaine

  Another slice of London crime with H and Amisha teaming up once more. This time Harry has more on his plate as he tries to contact his son Ronnie who is in jail, solve the murder of a popstar and get between the various Russian / Argentinian / Polish gangs vying for top spot in the capital. Kept me gripped right through.
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  Anna

  I thought Blood on the Streets was mega, Bound by Blood was just as good if not better. An action packed, page turning crime thriller with brilliant characters and storyline, I was saddened to lose Graham though, he had shaped up well!
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  Mystee Pulcine

  If you enjoyed the first book, you will love this one. If you found yourself at all attached to the main characters, you will love how they continue to develop through this book. Expect the same level of scum of humanity opposing them as well.
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  Clive Willcocks

  Another great read from Gary and Roy. Although it is a standalone story it is advisable to read the first book in the series before this one. Can't wait to read the next book in the series.
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  Eric

  Excellent second in the series, cant wait for number 3 on Oct 12th 2017
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  Bonny Millard

  Too Violent
  
  Not for me, reader, this story and violence depicts a sign of our times, and I read to escape. End.
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  Martin

  Fantastic storyline would recommend.
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  Frances Traber

  Very good!
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  Tina

  Great 2nd instalment which didn't disappoint at all. Full of action from the get go 😁
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  Mike Perryman

  Went on and very predictable
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  David

  Certainly fast and furious but possibly a bit larger than life characters.
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  A KERR

  Another page turner
  
  Although I still have the same reservation about the central character I'm really enjoyed this book and got drawn into tale with lots of unexpected twists.