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Death On Duty: Authentic detective fiction, packed full of suspense (Josef Slonský Investigations Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Graham Brack (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 423 ratings
An international mystery with an unforgettable detective! Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Jo Nesbo and Peter Robinson.

Nothing is ever straightforward when Lieutenant Slonský is on the case…

The Bosnian government has sent an alert out to the criminal division in Prague that some of their ‘most wanted’ men may have escaped into the Czech Republic.

Lieutenant Josef Slonský, along with his dynamic officers, Kristýna Peiperová and Jan Navrátil are sent to comb the backstreets and search for informers.

But just as they appear to find one of the men, an undercover police officer is stabbed outside the flat they are watching, in broad daylight.

Will Slonský discover how the murder was committed with no witnesses in the middle of the day? Can he use his maverick tactics to catch his man?

Or will his investigations lead to a Death On Duty…?

DEATH ON DUTY is the third international crime thriller in the detective series featuring Lieutenant Josef Slonský: an atmospheric police procedural full of dark humour.

JOSEF SLONSKÝ INVESTIGATIONS SERIES
BOOK ONE: Lying and Dying
BOOK TWO: Slaughter and Forgetting
BOOK THREE: Death on Duty
BOOK FOUR: Field of Death
BOOK FIVE: A Second Death
BOOK SIX: Laid in Earth
BOOK SEVEN: The Murdered Molls
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    Josef Slonský Investigations
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    October 25, 2018
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07H8NLJ8V
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books (October 25, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 25, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 247 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Graham Brack

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Graham Brack has been writing for as long as he can remember, but now concentrates on crime fiction. Three times shortlisted for the Crime Writers' Association's Debut Dagger prize (in 2011, 2014 and 2016) he never quite managed to win it.

Graham lives with his wife Gillian in Northamptonshire and has two children and three granddaughters, who are too young to be allowed to read Grandad's books, so he provides other stories for them.

He trained and practised as a pharmacist and has also written about football, rugby, cricket and medical law. He is an ordained priest in the Church of England.

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Customers enjoy this detective procedural for its well-thought-out plot and classic Czech humor. The book features engaging characters, with one customer noting how the detectives have real personalities. Customers find the book thoroughly enjoyable.

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Customers enjoy the plot of the book, describing it as a well-written detective procedural with a fast-moving narrative.

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"I love the setting, the plot is really well thought out and above all, l love Lieutenant Slonsky!!..." Read more

"The plot kept me guessing and the detectives have real personalities. The banter made me laugh out loud...." Read more

"This is classic Czech humor at it’s best. It’s a wonderfully written detective procedural set in the years after the Velvet Revolution where..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's humor, particularly noting its classic Czech style.

"Another excellent entry in the Slonsky series. Funny, exciting and a great fast-moving plot...." Read more

"...The banter made me laugh out loud. There is an underlying theme of comparison with the brutality of policing under the previous Communist regime." Read more

"...of the socialist era and the capitalist era with the very best of Czech cynical humor...." Read more

"Such a good story, everything in it I've come to expect - humour, mystery, crime and engaging characters..." Read more

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Customers find the book thoroughly enjoyable, with one describing it as exciting.

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning that the detectives have real personalities.

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"...in it I've come to expect - humour, mystery, crime and engaging characters (and sausage and pastries and coffee and beer LOL)." Read more

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  • MikeD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another GREAT entry!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2021
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    Another excellent entry in the Slonsky series. Funny, exciting and a great fast-moving plot.

    I love how Slonsky was made Acting Captain, and immediately made Peiperova Acting Acting Captain. She is a great addition to the series. I just hope Navratil can lose some of his uptight behavior!

    I've never been to Prague or really to central Europe at all. I love reading thrillers set in different countries and eras of history, and this series a a great addition to my list. I've read the author's Mercurious series, which is where I discovered him. I love the humor Brack puts in his writing.

    Going to keep reading through the rest!!!!
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  • Website's Mom
    4.0 out of 5 stars What a great book!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2021
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    I love the setting, the plot is really well thought out and above all, l love Lieutenant Slonsky!! He's wily, he's gruff and tough, but with a heart of gold. He's a criminal's worst nightmare-an honest cop who loves what he does.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A classic police whodunit in modern Czechoslovakia
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2022
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    The plot kept me guessing and the detectives have real personalities. The banter made me laugh out loud. There is an underlying theme of comparison with the brutality of policing under the previous Communist regime.
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  • Bill D
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious Detective Procedural
    Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2018
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    This is classic Czech humor at it’s best. It’s a wonderfully written detective procedural set in the years after the Velvet Revolution where Czechoslovakia overthrew communism and split into two countries and a 30 year old mystery lands in the lap of Prague’s “laziest detective”.

    This is wonderfully written, contrasts the conflicts of the socialist era and the capitalist era with the very best of Czech cynical humor. It’s a wonderfully dry, funny - and still deadly serious detective procedural.
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  • Christian
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun to read
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2018
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    Fun to read but not as good as the first two parts. The resolution of the case was a little too far fetched for my taste and did not really develop as integral part of the story
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  • Aussie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly Enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2021
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    Such a good story, everything in it I've come to expect - humour, mystery, crime and engaging characters (and sausage and pastries and coffee and beer LOL).
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  • Nycjsl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2021
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    Well-written series with great characters, sharply hilarious dialogue, and a terrific setting. Think a funnier, edgier Columbo in an authentically gritty Prague.
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  • booklover
    4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping International Crime Fiction
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2018
    Many thanks to the author / Sapere Books / Caoimhe O'Brien for the digital copy of this crime fiction. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

    DEATH ON DUTY is the third international crime thriller in the detective series featuring Lieutenant Josef Slonský.

    Lt. Josef Slonsky is possibly the laziest policeman in Prague, probably in Central Europe. He rarely sees the need to rush and is frequently found conserving his energy with his feet on his desk. He meets with his protege and other members of law enforcement to discuss business over beer and sausages ..sometimes a biscuit. Detecting for 40 years, he is due to retire soon.

    He has a wry sense of humor that not everyone understands and a strong stubborn streak that does him well. He doesn't exactly cross that line, but comes close enough to cause all kinds of problems.

    Lieutenant Josef Slonský, along with his dynamic officers, Kristýna Peiperová and Jan Navrátil are sent to check with their informers after the Bosnian government send them an alert about possible criminals who have escaped.

    As usual, Slonsky sits in a restaurant across from a hotel where these men may be hiding, and sends in Navratil to check it out .. and sends Kristyna back to the home office to arrange a Christmas party.

    An undercover policeman is stabbed to death one sunny afternoon right cross from the hotel that has been watched. Who knew he was undercover? How did he mange to be killed without any witnesses in the brightness of the day?

    It's up to Slonksy to find the killer/killers before anymore lives are snuffed out.

    Lt. Slonsky is an unforgettable character.. reminding me of a teddy bear but with a brain and the smarts to always manage to solve whatever crime he's working on. But this time around, he may not be as smart as the killer.

    His wry sense of humor and strong stubborn streak may be his saving grace in this gripping crime fiction. I look forward to his next adventure.
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  • Felicity Wills
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great series of 1980 Czech police procedurals.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2023
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    Josef Slonsky seems most concerned with stopping for coffee and pastries, or beer and sausages, or if neither of those are available he loves to take a nap. Despite this, he manages to outwit crime syndicates, Bosnian people traffickers and corrupt officers, with the help of his two young sidekicks. I love these books, which always make me laugh. It also interesting to think about life in post-Communist Prague, with all the legacy of that era. Don’t be put off by the names. At first it is difficult to tell the difference between Smejkal and Savovic, or Dolezal and Dvornik, but you will get there in the end.
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  • justin l berry
    4.0 out of 5 stars Read 1 and 2 first for maximum effect
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 18, 2019
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    From sausage fest to people trafficking, Slonsky reigns supreme. Onto numbers 4 and 5 with vigour
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  • Mr. A.J. PENDLEBURY
    5.0 out of 5 stars A superb series which seems to get better
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 26, 2018
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    It is fairly unusual for a crime writer to have such a consistent series as this. The Czech background is so well done and there are always little cameo shots of just how grim life before the Velvet Revolution actually was. The plotting is consistent and balances well with the continuing development of all the characters; no cardboard here .

    Whilst one can read them in any order ,I would suggest starting with the first one. The synopsis tells just enough . Unlike in so many crime series I do feel there are quite a few books to be mined from this seam . A most enjoyable set of books and so fairly priced .
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  • Nigel Fryer
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2019
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    Sadly this is currently the last of an excellent series. Atmosphere, thrills and humour are all present in abundance. Slonsky compares very favourably or even exceeds Rebus - and that is high praise indeed. Excellent characters, excellent plots and copious beer make the trilogy excellent reads...not to mention the sausages!
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  • I M Bourns
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great, interesting storyline and intelligent humour
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2019
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    Another excellent yarn from Graham Brack that further develops Slonsky and his team. It has interesting plot twists, intelligent humour and is obviously well researched to provide political and geographic context.
    I'm really looking forward to future books in this series
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