Firewatching

"Yes, it’s the first in the series. I’ve read all three. The main character is a detective called Adam Tyler. Full disclosure here! I have a thing for dark, slightly disturbed main detectives. I know it’s a cliche, 100% a trope, but I love it. Adam is one of those in this book. I think Russ Thomas’s point of difference with Adam is he’s gay and I don’t know many other detective stories where the main character is gay. Mari Hannah’s Kate Daniels series is another one, but there aren’t many. I just really enjoy the way that Russ writes him and the way that the story takes shape because of Adam and his relationships with the team – and how he invariably screws up. It’s a brilliant book and Adam Tyler is a fantastic, layered character. There are there a number of people in the team. There’s an inspector called Jim Doggett as well. It’s more about the dynamic. They’re not particularly close, they tend rub up against each other, and not necessarily in the best way. They banter and don’t like each other and fall out and then get back together again. It’s good fun."