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Another Good Killing (Detective Inspector Marco) Paperback – April 25, 2016

by Stephen Puleston (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 702 ratings
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The killing of a wealthy banker was too clean, the crime scene too perfect. But does any man deserve to die? Can Detective Marco stop a clever killer intent on vengeance?

When a well-connected and wealthy banker is found dead in his luxury car in the middle of Cardiff, the motive for the crime seems clear. The killer even left a note telling the world the man deserved to die, simply for his greed.

But despite the obvious clues, seasoned detective, John Marco has his doubts that this was just a disgruntled employee. Marco also has a gut feeling that the family of the victim are hiding something.

And when another business executive is murdered, Marco's fears come true - there is now a serial killer to catch. An online video points to a violent anarchist group, determined to make the bankers pay for their perceived sins. But Marco doubts a ragtag bunch of anarchists would be granted breathing space in the world of the sophisticated uber rich.

As the case progresses and Marco starts piecing together the clues, things take a dramatic twist when a member of Marco's team is kidnapped. Now the killer has made things personal and Marco faces a race against time to bring the murder to justice - before it's too late...

Another Good Killing is the second book in the fast-paced Inspector Marco crime series. If you like police procedurals, gripping page-turners with a touch of noir, then you’ll love Stephen Puleston’s racy thriller.

Buy Another Good Killing and meet John Marco today.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (April 25, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 342 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1532813309
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1532813306
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.78 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 702 ratings

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Stephen Puleston

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I write mysteries and thrillers.

I write a series featuring Inspector Drake based in North Wales and also a series featuring Inspector John Marco based in Cardiff. The Drake mystery series has five books - Brass in Pocket, Worse than Dead, Against the Tide, Dead on your Feet and A Time to Kill.

Inspector Marco comes from an Italian/Welsh background and he lives in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. The first Inspector Marco novel Speechless and the second Another Good Killing and the third Somebody Told Me. There is also a prequel novella called Dead Smart.

You can read about my writing and about Wales, one of the most beautiful countries in the world, on my website - www.stephenpuleston.co.uk.

For many years I worked as a lawyer in a small practice representing clients in the criminal courts and doing divorce work all of which has given me valuable raw material for my novels.I still live and work in North Wales where the Inspector Drake novels are set.

I still live and work in North Wales where the Inspector Drake novels are set.

You can contact me on twitter @stephenpuleston or @inspector_marco

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prisrob
5.0 out of 5 stars Greedy Bast***
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2015
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If you like mystery/police procedurals, then Stephen Puleston is an author you should follow. His books take place in Wales, the North has DI Drake and the South has DI Marco. I have been a fan of DI Drake up to this point because of his peculiar behaviors and environment, but DI Marco won me over with this book.

Marco is based in Cardiff, and the countryside becomes a part of the storyline. This is a mystery/thriller that hinges on The Bank ofWales, nefarious deeds and betrayals. But it begins with a spectacular death of a well dressed businessman found in an Aston Martin with a sign around his neck. The businessman turns out to be a banker with a very disgruntled and disjointed family. DI Marco is working with a new Sargent. Lydia is fastidious and particular, eats healthy food and as it turns out is an excellent Sargeant. She and Marco work well together. With the help of others on their team, they sift through every clue, and there are many. Marco's son becomes an important part of his life, and family is once again at the fore. Even though Marco is single and enjoys this life, lonely as it is, he realizes family comes first. As the story unfolds, the case becomes fraught with tension as people are put in jeopardy, and Marco and his team must solve this case. The ending is surprising, I thought many times that I had the answer, but alas.

Stephen Puleston, has become one of my favorite authors. The characters in his books all have explicit personalities that are more than interesting. After a bit, they start to feel like part of the family. Most of them have issues like we all do, and we can identify with them. The mystery/police procedurals are all very different, and a bit unusual. And, to see Wales from a countryman's view is the best way to visit a country. Once you start reading, it is very difficult to put the book down.

Recommended. prIs rob 10-09-15
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Sharon Storm
4.0 out of 5 stars Good characters, well-written story
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2018
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Very well-written police procedural that sees Welsh Police Services Detective John Marco and his colleague Lydia Flint thrown in to a series of related murders with many suspects, including family members of the first victim. Marco also has to deal with a crisis involving his son. Book is well-paced, with the exception of noting each time Marco smokes a cigarette or has a coffee. The characters are distinctive enough that even though there are many of them, it’s easy to keep them all straight. Stephen Puleston has also written the Ian Drake series, also set in Wales. Puleston definitely has a knack for creating interesting protagonists with certain flaws. I plan to keep reading his work.
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Takeyabue
5.0 out of 5 stars A second visit to Cardiff and the world of Detective Inspector John Marco
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2020
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As seems to be the pattern of this series, this volume includes several murders which are undoubtedly linked and how DI Marco uncovers this is a major focus of his investigations. While nearly all the familiar characters from the first novel in the series return, Marco's DS Boyd Pearce has moved on to a new assignment and DS Lydia Flint has arrived to take his place. Her presence and the increasing attention being given to Marco's son Dean help smooth out many of the rougher parts of the first installment.

Moving on from immigrant communities to the financial services sector, the murders of noted and prominent members of the Cardiff society give this story a level of focus and pressure not present in the earlier tale. While the fact that the "greedy ba*****s" deserved to die is carefully assembled, it is not quite the easy answers that appears so straight forward at the onset.

Well crafted and continuing on with a distinctive cast of characters, this book is well worth the time and effort to pick up and enjoy.
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Dog Tired
3.0 out of 5 stars Just okay, nothing great
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2018
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Perhaps it was the foreign to me setting in Wales, or just the author's style but I found it difficult to become engaged with the story. The first half especially seemed to drag. Characters were not we!! developed making it difficult to empathize with them.
The plot while a bit convoluted was interesting and suspense and excitement did develop eventually.
A fan of murder mysteries or UK police departments would probably enjoy it more than I did as it was written well with descriptions that were able to put you right there with the protagonist. And the excellent proofing was nice, with no typographical or grammatical errors.
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Chaplain-GranStan
4.0 out of 5 stars A interesting mystery
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2021
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The story line is at Welsh, which I have traveled thru, but never spent much time and no little about characterization was good, the story line was well developed, and full of intensity and intrigue.
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Linda
5.0 out of 5 stars DI Marco Solves His 2nd Case
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2016
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A good police procedural. DI John Marco and his partner DS Lydia work together to solve a convoluted murder that involves the National Bank of Wales and some activist groups against greedy bankers. It makes for lots of interviews, leg work, politics inside the police and just good personal involvement. Marco is a recovering alcoholic and his family worries about him. He has a son who he doesn't see and this weighs on his conscience but the murder case always comes first. These stories are about real people and take place in Wales which adds to the mystique. A good read.
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JPhillips
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Murder/Police Procedural
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2020
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A good murder/police procedural with a great setting and nice character development. This is a very well written edge of your seat story with many suspects. Mystery readers will enjoy this one.
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Alan M
5.0 out of 5 stars It is excellent with well-rounded characterisation and a ​good plot
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2015
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Cardiff has overtaken Edinborough as the Crime capital of the U.K, or at least the crime fiction capital.I was offered this book free by the author if I would review it honestly, I felt I could not do this, so purchased the book on Kindle. It is excellent with well-rounded characterisation and a ​good plot.would suggest you read the series in order but you could read it as a stand-alone book. well done Mr. Puleston keep them coming.
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swnseajac
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2019
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What a story what a writer great characters lovely plot twists and as a Swansea city fan of many years can’t quite believe I’m now a fan of a Cardiff supporting di Marco !!
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shirley
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
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I have just finished another great read. Kept ,me awake as I had to finish it. Good story looking forward to more.
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Sue G
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2020
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I really like these books. As the series progress you get to know the characters, their likes and dislikes, family and friends. You have to feel for John Marco when his child is in hospital and he has a killer to catch. There are plenty of twists in the story without being unbelievable. The books are easy to read and paint a lovely picture of the Welsh countryside.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2016
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Susan Christie
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
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