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Broken (Nevada James #1) (Nevada James Mysteries) Kindle Edition

by Matthew Storm (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 2,873 ratings
Three years ago, top San Diego homicide detective Nevada James played a deadly game of cat and mouse with an infamous serial killer called the Laughing Man…and lost. The Laughing Man spared her life, but the nightmares that followed ended her career as a police officer.

Having lost everything, Nevada is content to do odd jobs to keep a step ahead of the bill collectors and fund her out-of-control drinking problem. But that changes when Alan Davies, a local crime lord, comes to her with a problem. His wife and daughter are missing and he can’t go to the police. If Nevada helps him, he’ll pay her enough that she’ll never have to worry about money again.

But what should have been a simple missing persons case quickly turns deadly. Alan Davies has enemies, and in the course of trying to save his family Nevada finds herself in the middle of a gang war. But her own demons are even more menacing, and the Laughing Man is still out there.
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    Nevada James Mysteries
  2. Print length
    218 pages
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    English
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  5. Publication date
    10 Jun. 2013
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00DBPMDTC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cranberry Lane Press
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 10 Jun. 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 218 pages
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  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Nevada James Mysteries
  • Customer reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 2,873 ratings

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Matthew (M.J.) Storm lives in Anchorage, Alaska. He previously worked in banking and technology before deciding telling stories was more fun.

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Customers find this book an absolutely riveting read with an excellent storyline and fast-paced action. The writing is extremely well written and easy to read, and they love the main characters.

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43 customers mention ‘Enjoyment’43 positive0 negative

Customers find the book really enjoyable and absolutely riveting, with one customer noting it's a must-read for Dexter fans.

"This was a really unusual book.. I loved the character ,, and having a friend who recently died with suspicion of alcohol related causes, I kept..." Read more

"Great read.Had me gripped from start and quite different story to most detective stories. I'd recommend you give it a go you won't be disappointed ." Read more

"Thought this was a great book to read, couldn't put it down...." Read more

"...Storyline kept me interested. A good read. 👍..." Read more

17 customers mention ‘Storyline’17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, with one customer noting its unique approach compared to typical detective stories, while another mentions how it incorporates hints of past events.

"Great read.Had me gripped from start and quite different story to most detective stories. I'd recommend you give it a go you won't be disappointed ." Read more

"...The story moved along quickly, with hints of events from the past, which I'm sure will resurface in future Nevada James novels." Read more

"...Storyline kept me interested. A good read. 👍..." Read more

"Enjoyed this tale of Nevada James as she attempts to find kidnapped victims whilst being very sick due to alcohol...." Read more

8 customers mention ‘Character development’8 positive0 negative

Customers love the main characters in the book, with one customer noting immediate empathy with the lead character and another finding Nevada James believable.

"...I loved the main characters, especially Nevada...." Read more

"Very much enjoyed this book. Loved the main character Nevada, totally "Broken" as the title would suggest, yet still kick ass...." Read more

"...Nevada James is believable and has a pitch-black sense of humour. I also liked the way the serial killer (the Laughing Man) was handled...." Read more

"Really enjoyed this book. Loved the heroine, she was gutsy and a real character that made me smile The story was engaging and well paced...." Read more

6 customers mention ‘Pacing’6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with one describing it as a fast-paced thriller.

"...I felt that the book was e extremely well written, fast paced, gripping from the first page right until the very last page .Excellent...." Read more

"...I loved the main characters, especially Nevada. The story moved along quickly, with hints of events from the past, which I'm sure will resurface in..." Read more

"Easy to read, fairly fast paced thriller...." Read more

"...Terrific ending! If you like a good yarn, with pace, energy and action, I think you will enjoy!" Read more

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Customers find the book extremely well written and easy to read.

"...I felt that the book was e extremely well written, fast paced, gripping from the first page right until the very last page .Excellent...." Read more

"Easy to read, fairly fast paced thriller...." Read more

"A good well written book and plot which was marginally spoilt by the incessant reminder of Nevada being an alcoholic." Read more

"Well worth a read will now have to buy the other two books in this series. Off to look for the best offer haha" Read more

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  • R33BOC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gripped from the start.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 May 2019
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    This was a really unusual book.. I loved the character ,, and having a friend who recently died with suspicion of alcohol related causes, I kept shouting at the character to stop with the vodka! I felt that the book was e extremely well written, fast paced, gripping from the first page right until the very last page .Excellent. Thanks Matthew Storm .Right I'm off to download the next one.
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  • Linda
    4.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 February 2021
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    Great read.Had me gripped from start and quite different story to most detective stories. I'd recommend you give it a go you won't be disappointed .
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  • Colette E
    5.0 out of 5 stars New author for me
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 April 2024
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    This is the first Matthew Storm book I've read and I'm looking forward to reading more. I loved the main characters, especially Nevada. The story moved along quickly, with hints of events from the past, which I'm sure will resurface in future Nevada James novels.
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  • sr
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 August 2016
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    Found this book a bit unbelievable in parts
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  • Mr S Kelly
    4.0 out of 5 stars Thought this was a great book to read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 June 2016
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    Thought this was a great book to read, couldn't put it down. Felt a strong connection to Nevada and her struggles, will be buying the next book in due course!!!
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  • Becscalina
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not your normal investigator
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 October 2021
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    I quite like the fact that the investigator is not your normal run of the mill character. Storyline kept me interested. A good read. 👍
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  • Andrea Anderson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 November 2019
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    First book I've read from this author at first thought a drunken ex detective on a case how did she manage to look into this case as she had blackouts.then her past was haunting her.it's not much about the case a mother and daughter goes missing it's more to do with the cop then near the end a twist in the tail.why I gave it 5 star's as I was left wanting more.the laughing man want to know how he was after the detective and it's now a cat and mouse game.different and I like books keeps you guessing.
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  • Tracie Webb
    4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 August 2016
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    Easy to read, fairly fast paced thriller. The main character is an alcoholic ex police officer and the stuff about her drinking/not drinking is a little bit repetitive (but I've read the next book in the series and it's much better in that respect). I'd give it a 5 start review if it wasn't for the drinking stuff.
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  • Cliente Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mi è piaciuta molto la protagonista, trama scorrevole ed avvincente. Consigliato ai lettori di thriller e anche a chi non li ama molto
    Reviewed in Italy on 2 December 2018
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    Mi è piaciuta molto la protagonista, trama scorrevole ed avvincente. Consigliato ai lettori di thriller e anche a chi non li ama
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Dianne D.
    Reviewed in Australia on 12 June 2016
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    I chose this rating because I throughly enjoyed this book and will be reading the follow on books.I will recommended this book to all my friends that I know who enjoy reading thrillers. I find Matthew Storm an exciting author to read. Keep up the good writing Matthew,and I look forward to reading more of your books. Regards Dianne.
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  • RJN
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quite a book. Never read one quite like it. Superlative.
    Reviewed in Canada on 20 June 2016
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    This is a book of a totally different genre. Nevada James, our new heroine, was canned from her top detective's job with her local police department for vague reasons that would normally see a cop on long term disability instead. So anyway, following psychiatric therapy, she hits the bottle and turns into a full blown alcoholic. Has blackouts, memory lapses, the whole 9 yards. Well, along comes a job with a Mafioso kingpin referred her by her former police chief boss. She ultimately accepts as the most likely to solve the crime based on her record of having solved 100% of all crimes handed her as a cop, and that it was one the police themselves couldn't take on. (Mafia and all). What follows is a seriously broken alcoholic's process of drinking, vomiting, blacking out, but still displaying uncanny detecting abilities while moving through clues. There's everything from great humour to cringe worthy moments while she muddles along with the support of many. Much of the story is seen through her eyes with her thought processes and how she steadily moves to better her lot in life and consider recovery. At the end of the day, I consider this a really superlative book, one of the very best I've read in a long, long time. Nevada is a femme fatale who you wind up pulling for from the getgo, and since this is a series, we're going to get to see her again and again. One super satisfying read. You absolutely can't go wrong with this one.
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  • Arjuna Rao Kaza
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
    Reviewed in India on 28 December 2015
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    Thrilling suspense
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  • Trulia Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Blasted Through This One!
    Reviewed in the United States on 12 June 2015
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    I read the first few pages of about twenty books before settling on Broken by Matthew Storm, but the opening chapter grabbed me and never let up. I ended up blasting through the suspense-thriller. In fact, I became so obsessed with finishing it, that I found myself thinking about it during the day when involved in other pursuits.

    Nevada James heads the cast of characters. I’ll admit that I didn’t take to her right away, but I consider myself correct in not forming an immediate attachment. The skilled author was more than correct in letting the rapport build in this way. She’s revealed in bits and pieces, sort of like a strip tease. We find out intrigues us enough to spark a need to know more! Nevada is like a prickly pear. The only difference is that her inside is as hostile and unwelcoming as the outside. The former police detective is quite the difficult person to get to know. What with her alcoholism and acting out. Add in a smart mouth, someone always willing to pick a fight, and a too quick trigger finger, and you have a rough idea of why people have pretty much given up on her. And why not since she’s given up on herself? In fact, the only saving grace here is why she’s given up on herself. Discovering this makes all the difference in the world.

    Broken begins with a knock on the door—literally. Lucky for Nevada she answers it and finds that, after sleeping and drinking her way through the past year, someone wants to hire her for a job … someone with a fancy lawyer that has two first names … someone willing to pay her big bucks just to hear him talk. Money? Yeah, that’ll get anyone’s attention and so she goes to sit, listen, and collect. Nice.

    It turns out that the client is mafia boss Alan Davies. You’d think people in his position could handle anything, but not the disappearance of his wife and child. The situation calls for an ace detective, something Nevada used to be. But she isn’t at all sure that Davies doesn’t have a hand in that vanishing act, or that he’s even telling the truth. She’s about to take the money and run when Davies mentions her old boss Dan Evans and that Evans recommended her for this assignment. It’s enough to get her to reverse her stance and sign on.

    That’s about as much as I’m going to say about the plot because twists abound and the surprises are half the fun of reading this thriller. The dialogue is very well handled. Crackling with authenticity and laced with humor, the storyline speeds along. If any fledging authors want to learn about pacing, I suggest they read this book to see how it’s done!

    All-in-all, a great read and one I thoroughly enjoyed! There were one or two tiny mistakes (I always find something!), but the story is extremely well-edited and written so grammar Nazis take heart. The only false note for me came at the end … not the very end … but the end before the real end. I figured Nevada would see that one coming, but she didn’t and I chose to overlook it since it led to a very satisfying conclusion. I mean overwhelming satisfying.

    Five stars to Matthew Storm for Broken. In fact, I was so impressed by his writing that I’m going to check out a couple more of his novels. I figure if he can write this well, that I’d be foolish not to hitch another ride! Can’t wait to see what else his agile mind has been up to!
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