Sequel to FAPA Award-winning The Necessary DeathsThe Delingpole Mysteries: Book Two Dominic and Jonathan are on their romantic Spanish honeymoon, and things are perfect… except Dominic has kept a secret from his husband. He’s failed to tell Jonathan that he plans to meet his former lover, Bernhardt, who is speeding on his way from Germany to present Dominic with a mysterious gift. But Bernhardt … mysterious gift.
But Bernhardt is killed in a suspicious car accident. Shortly before he dies, he sends Dominic a bizarre text message that will take the newlyweds on a hair-raising adventure.
Lies upon lies plunge Dominic and Jonathan into an internet crime that could destroy the lives of millions of people. What is the mysterious Charter Ninety-Nine group? And will their planned internet assault force Dominic to choose between the fate of the world and the life of his lover?
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Dominic and Jonathan are on their honeymoon, but Dominic has plans to meet an ex to get a mysterious gift from him. The ex is in an accident, a suspicious accident! Once again Dominic is plunged into a thrilling mystery (which I love) and must work to solve. There is an amazing secondary cast of characters to the story line, very well written. I am voluntarily leaving a review from an advanced copy that I was gifted. My reviews are solely based on my thoughts and opinions.
Great follow up story
David C. Dawson brings another re-edited mystery “The Deadly Lies” of “A Delingpole Mystery” series. Dawson creates a rollercoaster ride of a mystery from a vacation in Spain to California.
Dominic Delingpole and his husband, Jonathan McFadden are vacationing in the Sitges, Spain. But this marriage seems to be very fragile and filled with doubts and secrets.
Bernhardt Freude, Dominics first and ex lover, is on his way to meet with Dominic in Sitges. Bernhardt also has a few secrets that he’s keeping.
Officer Alfonso De la Torre has been put on Bernhardt Freude’s trail, word has come down from Europol that he has stolen documents that can cause great harm. Alfonso, at the crash site, takes an artifact that will open the door to devastation.
Steve Brown, is a control systems hacker. He’s always being looked at as a skin head and is not what he seems. After being selected to attend the Embarcadero Hackfest, he’s on his way from Brighton, England to San Francisco. While waiting on his flight, he calls his Mom who encourages him to try and contact his father. But with Steve’s expertise, he’s found that his father has vanished and his search is on. He also finds himself being subjected to some very mysterious happenings in connection with the Embarcadero Hackfest, especially a tracking device in a most unusual place.
Dominic Delingpole has connection to Bernhardt Freude, Steve Brown and eventually Alfonso De La Torre along with Jonathan. With a strange text from Bernhardt, an artifact and Steve’s dilemmas and many odd characters, it will lead them all into a very twisted game that turns into danger and tragedy.
David C. Dawson does not disappoint with this second installment of “A Delingpole Mystery” series. I was really into the fast paced plot and suspenseful mystery just as much as the first time I read it. I found one aspect especially interesting: how the threads connected to an intriguing and dangerous outcome of making a persons identity vanish. Besides the mystery this is also a story of: a son searching for his father and a father searching for a son. There’s also a few characters that will emit the feeling of uneasiness and whether they are trustworthy. Dominic’s old nemesis’ Krasov and Downpatrick
are back again, along with a new plan of destruction with the Charter Ninety-nine Group.
I recommend reading or listening on audio “The Necessary Deaths” which is the first installment of “A Delingpole Mystery” series. I’m hoping for “The Deadly Lies” to come out on audible also. I’m ready for the third installment “The Foreign Affair” to see what life is now like for Dominic Delingpole.
I have to admit I am having a time of it with this series. While I like the level of suspense and plot line that interconnects so many characters, too many sometimes, the fast pace and mix of political, financial and criminal elements, I have a hard time liking the main couple of the story. I am not a fan of open relationships. I try to get past it with the MCs but it’s so in my face that it’s hard to ignore. Jonathan’s behavior is absolutely atrocious and it makes him such an unlikable character. Dominic tries to stand up for himself but it never goes anywhere and he comes back to his meek demeanor and lets Jonathan get away with his shenanigans. Dominic needs to find his gumption and Jonathan needs to slow down and appreciate Dominic’s patience and understanding IMO.
There are plenty likable characters besides the MCs. I liked Alfonso and Gabriel who played a major role in this book from savior and friend to close confidant in the end. I liked their gentle manner and honesty. The steam level is a bit higher than in the first book but it’s fade to black. There are couple of revelations that I liked and want to see how they develop in the next book. Some characters made a cameo appearance, and I really liked the idea behind the project in a sense of how scary it was that it could really happen and how devastating the consequences of it would be. Copy received for my honest and unbiased review