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Russian Dolls

por Cristelle Comby

Series: The Neve & Egan cases (book 1)

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Alexandra Neve is a student at University College London whose world suddenly falls apart. When her best friend jumps from the university's rooftop, she can't stop herself from asking, 'Why?' The police rule her friend's death a suicide and for them the case is closed - so whom can she turn to for help?Sometimes the person you need the most is the one you least expect to find, and in this case it's none other than Ashford Egan, a blind middle-aged history professor, who's more willing than most to listen to what she has to say. Neve and Egan are as different as they come. She's restless, careless at times, and fearless when the need arises, while he's almost the complete opposite: a deep thinker with an analytical mind, a highly rational and collected individual.As they enter the violent world of the Russian mafia, they must overcome their differences and learn to work together. It's their only chance if they want to survive.… (más)
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I received this book as a review copy through LibraryThing.com earlier this year, but only got around to reading it recently.

I was surprised how much I enjoyed it. The detective duo combination of a university student (Neve) and her blind history professor (Egan) is very good, and the way their relationship develops while investigating the suicide of one of Neve's friends is believable and interesting.

Throw in the (as usual in these types of story) incompetent/unfriendly police inspector, the lower-ranked police detective willing to help, the Russian mafia, people smugglers, corruption at the top .... well it all starts to sound familiar. But the way Christelle Comby puts it all together overcomes the usual cliches and makes it a great little read. ****1/2 stars.

I'm looking forward to reading the future adventures of Neve and Egan. ( )
  Davros-10 | Aug 24, 2014 |
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This new detective team from Ms. Comby's first in a series is an outrageously unlikely pair. A ditsy female university student and her blind, older, male professor and their adventures to solve the death (murder or suicide?) of the young lady's friend is a quick read. I had real trouble believing some of the things that came out of this student's mouth. Some of her actions were risky behaviors or down-right dangerous. Her dialogue was sometimes silly and naive. But then I had a full stop and said, "wait a minute." I have taught undergraduates and have come to know some students that had the same capabilities to make such stupid decisions. After I resolved my pre-conceived misgivings, I sped through the rest of the tale and enjoyed it very much. In fact, I am looking forward to reading installment number two from these sleuths. Many thanks to the author and LibraryThing for a complimentary copy. ( )
  musichick52 | Mar 23, 2014 |
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Alexandra has lost her best friend but does not believe the conclusion of the police that her friend committed suicide. While paying condolences are her friend’s house she finds a clue that she must follow and the hunt for Irina’s killer is begun. Involving her blind history professor seems a fluke but the two seem to balance one another out and as the sleuthing continues the two become better and better friends. The book is action packed and filled with twists and turns. At times I wished that Ashford, the professor, was younger because they seem so suited to one another. I found it difficult to believe that some of the behavior of Lexa and Ash characters would actually happen as written BUT it is after all fiction and fiction is meant to be a bit unreal at times. Russians, mafia, arms traders, murderers, human trafficking and a conclusion that makes you want to see what will happen in book two are all found in this book. The writing is in first person and in present tense – not my favorite style to read – but it flows nicely and is well written with stellar plot and character development. ( )
  CathyGeha | Mar 10, 2014 |
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Alexandra Neve is a student at University College London whose world suddenly falls apart. When her best friend jumps from the university's rooftop, she can't stop herself from asking, 'Why?' The police rule her friend's death a suicide and for them the case is closed - so whom can she turn to for help?Sometimes the person you need the most is the one you least expect to find, and in this case it's none other than Ashford Egan, a blind middle-aged history professor, who's more willing than most to listen to what she has to say. Neve and Egan are as different as they come. She's restless, careless at times, and fearless when the need arises, while he's almost the complete opposite: a deep thinker with an analytical mind, a highly rational and collected individual.As they enter the violent world of the Russian mafia, they must overcome their differences and learn to work together. It's their only chance if they want to survive.

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