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Pariah Paperback – 20 August 2014

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Product Description From the bestselling author of CRY BABY comes the novel that introduced Detective Callum Doyle. Highly Commended in the Crime Writers' Association Debut Dagger Awards, PARIAH has been variously described as a 'slick, edgy and cinematic novel' and a 'brilliant, fast-paced debut with taut, action-packed prose'. Where can you turn when your very presence brings death to those around you? That's the question Detective Callum Doyle is about to face. It begins with the calculated murder of his partner on a vacant lot. But more death is to follow, and when the chilling anonymous messages arrive, Doyle is left in no doubt that this is about him. You cannot go near your friends, your colleagues, or even your family. Because if you do... they will be killed. To save others, Doyle is forced to cut himself off from society. But with the investigation getting nowhere and his isolation becoming unbearable, Doyle has to ask himself how much he's willing to sacrifice to get his life back. PRAISE FOR PARIAH "Recalls Harlan Coben - though for my money Jackson is the better writer... It's a neat twist on a familiar cat-and-mouse premise and Jackson does well with it. The writing is punchy and propulsive..." --The Guardian "Doyle takes to the mean streets to fight fire with fire. This is an action-packed debut." --Irish Independent "A gripping, twisting thriller by a UK writer to watch." --Peterborough Evening Telegraph "If you're looking for a page turner with pithy dialogue, this is it... The clues were all there but the writing was so good that I rushed right over them." --Ann Weisgarber, Orange Prize longlisted author of The Personal History of Rachel Dupree "Jackson falls comfortably into the role of highly polished and seasoned author... A great read from a great new author." --Crimesquad "An intelligent novel, Pariah is a remarkable debut... New York's finest battle it out in this pulsating crime thriller." --Milo's Rambles "A great high-speed, high-drama thriller which I sped through in two sittings... You're in for a damn good time." --Books and Writers "Jackson can write a fast-paced thriller and should be proud to stand alongside his heroes... I challenge you to find a hole in the NY doughnut that is Jackson's authenticity of place and culture." --It's a Crime! "Weaves a fantastic web of fear, deceit and lowlife... The pace alone might kill you." --Mel Sherratt, author of Taunting the Dead "Exceptionally well written... The tension is held up all the way through." --Tangled Web

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Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform (20 August 2014)
Language : English
Paperback : 306 pages
ISBN-10 : 1500371580
ISBN-13 : 978-1500371586
Dimensions : 15.24 x 1.75 x 22.86 cm

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Reviewed in Australia on 5 October 2018

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First in the detective Callum series. This was an easy read with a few twists along the wzy. I will pickup the next book in the series soon.

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Marilynstake@bigpond

Enjoyed the storyline kept me guessing until the very end

Reviewed in Australia on 25 November 2015

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Enjoyed the storyline kept me guessing until the very end. I also like the main character Doyle will look forward to reading more in the
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Maryanne

Five Stars

Reviewed in Australia on 8 March 2015

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awesome read, keeps u guessing till the end.

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realmum

Awesome read

Reviewed in Australia on 2 August 2015

Pariah is a gritty and highly entertaining thriller. I throughly enjoyed this novel and highly recommend giving Pariah a read. Off to purchase another Doyle novel.

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Sarah H.

A mind blowing start to a new series.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 April 2016

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I actually read Cry Baby which is the fourth in this series first. I loved it that much that I had to start from the beginning.

David Jackson is without a doubt one of my new favourite authors. This is the third of his books I have read within the space of a couple of weeks and I have absolutely loved every one of them. In fact his books should come with a warning sign saying 'highly addictive' on them as believe me, when you start his books you don't want to stop.

Pariah is the first book in the Detective Callum Doyle series. Cal's (Callum) work life isn't going great but it starts to get a lot worse when cops start turning up dead and it all seems to be related to him.

I took to Cal straight away in Cry Baby even though I knew little about him. Reading Pariah, I was even more taken by him. He is put in a horrendous position where he must keep away from everyone he knows or take the risk of losing them and believe me, whoever the culprit is, is extremely serious.

There are so many jaw dropping moments in this novel. My heart was literally racing in quite a few places. As with everyone of his books, I was gripped from beginning to end.

This certainly isn't a read for the more faint hearted readers out there as there is some bits that really made me cringe, as what happens to some of the victims is pretty horrific to say the least!

Pariah is one fast paced read that takes you on one scary and exhilarating journey. Be warned though as I defy anyone to be able to stop at just one of this authors novels.

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Cleopatra

Tension oozes from every page

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 October 2016

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NYPD detective Callum Doyle is the star of this book set in, yes you guessed it New York! He’s in a bit of a pickle though as the other detectives are already worried about working with him following the death of his partner in the corner of a car park complete with a hooker… but it only gets worse.

This fast-paced thriller puts us in the shoes of a man who is forced to cut himself off from those closest to him when their lives appear to be in danger just by being associated with him. Unable to go to work and investigate the murder of his partner he decides to go it alone and try to track down the killer not an easy task when everyone he talks to is in danger. Who is watching Callum Doyle and what do they want from him?

With tension oozing off every page I read this with my heart in my mouth. How could the killer be found when those Callum turns to are either threatened or die a terrible death? This book is not for the faint-hearted, there is a fair amount of violence as the killer goes on the rampage, seemingly unstoppable. Fortunately Callum’s well-timed humour, just stopped this book from becoming too grim for words and he seems a genuine kind of guy although understandably confused by the situation he has found himself in. In many ways I think we learnt a lot about the man behind the badge as much from his interactions in his personal life, as those in what seems like a team with issues! I certainly don’t think this book would have worked so well without the many facets of the man’s character.

There are a wealth of other intriguing characters with as many great ones from the edges of society as well as his colleagues from the NYPD. As Callum becomes increasingly desperate he walks into lion’s dens of varying descriptions as he tracks pimps and heavies to try to find out who is behind the explosion of violence so close to home.
Although the plot itself isn’t complicated, and is told in a straightforward linear time-frame, it is well-structured and underpinned by some terrific action. If you like fast and furious then Pariah is probably a book you’d enjoy. The clues to the killer’s identity are released at a good rate although that didn’t have me any closer to guessing who was behind the mayhem until pages before the final reveal.

The writing style is confident, especially for a debut novel, and I was drawn into the storyline immediately and this is despite the fact that crime fiction involving gangsters isn’t high on my list of reading favourites. The interplay between the characters was pitch-perfect and didn’t rely on endless clichés, something that is tough to pull-off when there is danger around every corner as far as Callum is concerned.

This is also a book with a backstory, which doesn’t really fully come out in this book, so I’m going to have to keep reading the other books in the series to find out more! This really is a talented start to a new crime fiction series.

Jack daniels

Did i read a different book?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 May 2014

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I came across David Jackson and his detective Cal Doyle quite by accident on kindle, on his E book 'cry Baby' I gave that book 5*'s. Determined to discover more about this writer & his detective I immediately did some research and found this, the first book for both of them! 'PARIAH'
I have once again been on a roller coaster with detective Doyle and all the other 5*'s that have been given say everything I would have said myself. So I give it 5*'s without further comment or hesitation. I read it in one sitting and really must now eat, wash, and do some housework before I sit down to the next helping of this author.
However, I would like to add that the person who was incredulous at all the 5*'s the book had received and subsequently gave it 1* must have read and reviewed a completely different book from the one I have just read! Also the person who could not get passed page 28 will never know what's he or she has missed !

Do not let this author or indeed his fictional detective pass you by, just read him for yourself and make your own mind up. I cannot see many people would be disappointed, and I imagine negative reviews will remain a minority. *****

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Stevie Robinson @johnnyutah66

A fantastic novel. A rollercoaster from start to finish

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 January 2013

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I came to this book completely by accident. A twist of twitter fate if you will. It was retweeted by another author I follow as being on sale in Kindle format and at 89p, I thought what the hell, if it's rubbish it's not the end of the world. I couldn't have been more wrong. From the opening chapter it had me like a rusty fish hook through the nose. David Jackson's writing is extremely visual, I felt like I was actually wintnessing events, not just reading about them. His characters, right from the first corpse we encounter are detailed,and have a depth to them that I have rarely encountered. I warn you though he likes to worry you. You don't know what little twist lies just over the next page. One scene in a hospital morgue, involving the viewing of a body literally had me shouting at my kindle, trying to warn the main character not to look, that nothing good could come of it. The best twist came with the unveiling of the bad guy. I honestly had no idea it was coming, and I like that in a book. I came expecting a cheap read to pass the time and I'm staying for an author whose career I can't wait to follow for years to come. 89p, for one of the best New York crime fiction books I've ever read. At any price Pariah is a bargain, get it at this ridiculous price while you can.

Eclectic Reader

Stunning debut

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 February 2013

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Mr Jackson is the cause of quite a few late nights for me recently. I kept on thinking that when I got to the end of a chapter, I would call it a night but the end of the chapter left me wanting to know more and it kept on happening!

From the very start, the opening scenes made me gasp and although quite graphic (by my standards anyway) in parts, it was not out of place nor was it gratuitous. Enough was left to the imagination but he gave enough details to make you wince too. The angst that Callum Doyle is feeling is portrayed so well, I found my heartbeat going up when he was in a tight spot.

The whodunnit element is very well written. Clues or red herrings? Read it yourself to find out!

The setting of the book is New York and the writer is from this side of the Atlantic. He grasps the subtle differences in language very well.

I'd heard a lot of good things about Pariah and I have to say, I agree with every positive comment.

Highly recommend this to real crime fiction fans. Looking forward to the next instalment very much.

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