As the pressure mounts for a quick solution to the case, the detective finds that he too, is in the killer's crosshairs. But Ryan is distracted from the investigation by a romantic encounter with an old university friend. He also worries about his mother, Mumta, and her new obsessive desire for grandchildren from her only son. Could this be linked to her recent medical tests? And there's another pressing problem-the plague of rats in his apartment block.
My opinion:
ARC Review
All or None by Clive Fleury is the second book in the Detective Ryan Mystery series.
Detective Ramesh Ryan has returned to Sydney and has been promoted to the Homicide Squad. Although he prefers working alone, his boss assigns him a partner, Zoe Yang, a woman he has worked with in the past. On their very first day together, they are called to investigate a murder. They follow every lead they uncover, but the case proves difficult to solve. Soon, a second murder emerges that may be connected to the first. During the investigation, Ryan becomes distracted by the reappearance of an old friend, adding even more pressure as time slips away.
This is an interesting mystery with a slow-burn narrative, a large cast of characters, and several side stories woven throughout. I enjoyed the way Ryan approached his work. He doesn’t say much, can be demanding, but is highly competent and methodical. Zoe is almost his opposite in personality, yet they complement each other well as partners. I also appreciated his relationship with his mother and the way she encourages him to think about settling down and starting a family.
For me, the story would have been stronger if it were a bit shorter. At times, the pacing felt slow and certain sections seemed to drag unnecessarily.
Overall, it’s a compelling story that mystery lovers will enjoy, and I’m happy to recommend it.
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