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Dead Lucky: one of the most chilling crime thriller books of the year! (DCI Michael Lambert crime series, Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Matt Brolly (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 6,290 ratings

A fast-paced crime-thriller, full of chilling twists, turns and grisly surprises, Matt Brolly’s Dead Lucky will have you gripped from beginning to end!

DCI Michael Lambert is back…

When a woman is murdered, the twisted killer forcing her husband to watch her slow and painful death, DCI Michael Lambert knows that his next case might be his toughest yet.

And when a second set of killings are discovered, with exactly the same MO, the race is on the find the lethal sociopath before he strikes again.

But Lambert never expected to receive an anonymous call from the killer. This time, it’s personal: if Lambert doesn’t find the murderer soon, his own loved ones will be next…

The gripping second novel in a thrilling new crime series by Matt Brolly. Perfect for fans of Tony Parsons, Lee Child and Angela Marsons.

Praise for Dead Lucky:

‘One of my books of the year… I was blown away by Mr Brolly's plotting and gripping writing style.’ – Elaine (Top 1000 Amazon Reviewer)

‘An extraordinary fast-paced, tense thriller, taking the reader on an suspense filled journey with so many twist and turns it is a stupendous, emotional roller coaster ride!’ – SplashesIntoBooks

‘I was Dead Impressed with the fast paced plot; Dead Curious about who The Watcher was; Dead Impressed the author managed to fool me; Dead Surprised when the killer was revealed and felt the ending was…well…Dead Perfect!’ – CrimeBookJunkie

‘A must read for all lovers of crime books’ – CrimeBookLover

‘Fantastic stuff. A must read for any lovers of crime. Matt Brolly has a cracking series on his hands. ‘ – NorthernCrime

‘A very engrossing police procedural that held my interest and kept me at the edge of my seat.’ – Relax and Read Reviews

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    DCI Michael Lambert crime
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Following his law degree where he developed an interest in criminal law, Matt Brolly completed his Masters in Creative Writing at Glasgow University. He reads widely across all genres, and is currently working on the second in his Michael Lambert thriller series. Matt lives in London with his wife and their two young children. You can find more out about Matt at his website MattBrolly.co.uk or by following him on twitter: @MatthewBrolly

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0150UOADM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HQ Digital
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 11 Jan. 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 396 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1474046275
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  • Book 2 of 5 ‏ : ‎ DCI Michael Lambert crime
  • Customer reviews:
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Matt Brolly is the Amazon number one, and Wall Street Journal, bestselling author of the DI Blackwell novels set in Weston-super-Mare, as well as the DCI Lambert crime novels, the acclaimed near future crime novel, Zero, and the US thrillers, The Controller, The Railroad, and The Running Girls. His books have sold over one million copies in 16 countries.

Matt lives in London with his wife, their two children, a dog called Herbie, and a cat called W.G Snuffy Walden. You can find out more about Matt at mattbrolly dot com or by following him on twitter: @MattBrollyUK

Matt's Books:

DI Blackwell Series:

The Crossing

The Descent

The Gorge

The Mark

The Pier

The Bridge

The Solstice (2024 TBC)

Lynch & Rose series:

The Controller

The Railroad (November 2023)

DCI Lambert Series:

Dead Water (prequel released August 2019)

Dead Eyed

Dead Lucky

Dead Embers

Dead Time

Standalones:

The Alliance(April 2024)

The Running Girls

Zero

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Customers find this crime thriller book engaging and well-paced, with plenty of suspense throughout. The writing style receives positive feedback, with one customer noting its very restrained approach. They appreciate the character development, with one review highlighting Lambert's likeable personality.

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94 customers mention ‘Readability’94 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and hold their interest throughout.

"...This series is gripping and well written and kept my attention to the end. I can't wait to start the next Lambert book." Read more

"Second in a set of 4 books. They all make for a good read in a Rebus sort of way. Recommended." Read more

"Excellent book, loved every page and didn’t want to put it down, great story and plot" Read more

"...He writes a good psychological thriller and holds the readers interest" Read more

75 customers mention ‘Storyline’71 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as a thrilling mystery with plenty of suspense throughout. One customer particularly appreciates the exciting build-up to the final chapter.

"Matt Brolly has become my favourite author. This series is gripping and well written and kept my attention to the end...." Read more

"Excellent book, loved every page and didn’t want to put it down, great story and plot" Read more

"...This second book in the series was really well written and the storyline was addictive. Looking forward to the next book in this series." Read more

"I enjoyed another Matt Brolly book on my kindle. He writes a good psychological thriller and holds the readers interest" Read more

21 customers mention ‘Character development’21 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning that Lambert is very likeable.

"Another excellent read, good plot, believable and likeable lead characters. Fast paced and exciting..." Read more

"...how he deals with the victims families, his staff, he is a very sympathetic character , one you can identify with and you so want him to succeed...." Read more

"...through the book are well thought out and a great representation of very like characters within the Police Force...." Read more

"Good characters, good pace, keeps you guessing until the final chapter. A great read. Well worth trying next in series." Read more

21 customers mention ‘Writing style’17 positive4 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book, finding it well-crafted and easy to relate to, with one customer noting its detailed approach.

"...This series is gripping and well written and kept my attention to the end. I can't wait to start the next Lambert book." Read more

"...This second book in the series was really well written and the storyline was addictive. Looking forward to the next book in this series." Read more

"...He writes this book with far more confidence, more mastery of the convolutions of the plot,the planning of the story, the superb juxtapositions of..." Read more

"...Absolutely loved the first book, this one even more! Matt has a great writing style, twists and turns come in thick and fast, I could not work out..." Read more

19 customers mention ‘Pacing’19 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one noting its fast progress and another highlighting the impeccable reveal timing and exciting finish.

"...Fast paced and exciting BUT....as in previous novel, far too many juvenile errors and poor and wrong analogies. Eg...." Read more

"...Lamberts' personality is beautifully drawn in this story, his lethargic ,indecisive manner of dealing with the situation with his wife, how he deals..." Read more

"...Superb characterisation and the reveal timing is impeccable – kept me guessing – and this one went out with a bang not a whimper leaving a lot of..." Read more

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I am biased as these series of books are written by my brilliant cousin Matt Brolly. I have thoroughly enjoyed the series of the DCI Lambert series. I love the fact the chapters are short and concise. The books are very well written and once you start reading personally I can't wait to turn the page to find out what will happen. The characters littered through the book are well thought out and a great representation of very like characters within the Police Force. I highly recommend this series of books, you won't regret buying them.
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  • Andrew J
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant storytelling
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 January 2025
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    Matt Brolly has become my favourite author. This series is gripping and well written and kept my attention to the end. I can't wait to start the next Lambert book.
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  • Soundz Good
    4.0 out of 5 stars DCI Lambert investigates
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 August 2024
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    Second in a set of 4 books. They all make for a good read in a Rebus sort of way. Recommended.
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  • Mike Whitt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 February 2025
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    Excellent book, loved every page and didn’t want to put it down, great story and plot
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  • Julia J
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 October 2024
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    Can't get enough of this authors books right now.

    This second book in the series was really well written and the storyline was addictive.

    Looking forward to the next book in this series.
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  • Valerie Douthwaite
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read of Dead Lucky
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 October 2023
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    I enjoyed another Matt Brolly book on my kindle. He writes a good psychological thriller and holds the readers interest
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  • patsy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 March 2025
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    Great read, would recommend this author.
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  • Brigato
    3.0 out of 5 stars Great story....full of mistakes tho
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 February 2016
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    Another excellent read, good plot, believable and likeable lead characters. Fast paced and exciting
    BUT....as in previous novel, far too many juvenile errors and poor and wrong analogies. Eg. As changeable as a chimaera.....come on even a ten year old knows that's totally wrong, insert the correct word of chameleon and it makes sense. Poor spelling and shocking grammatical errors really do spoil what would be a first class read. It's so frustrating as a reader because this is one very talented writer.Both novels from this author need proofreading by a good experienced proofreader....then they would rate five plus stars
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  • Fancy 2513
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a triumph.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 July 2016
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    I was fortunate enough to read the first Matt Brolly book, thank you Net Galley. I enjoyed the book very much,but Dead Lucky is for me a whole different ball game,I loved it. He writes this book with far more confidence, more mastery of the convolutions of the plot,the planning of the story, the superb juxtapositions of the main story his personal life, of his life at work. He has a very restrained way of writing, so that none of these situations get ahead of themselves, everything fits together perfectly. I did not see who the perpetrator was, until Lambert realized, clever Matt. Lamberts' personality is beautifully drawn in this story, his lethargic ,indecisive manner of dealing with the situation with his wife, how he deals with the victims families, his staff, he is a very sympathetic character , one you can identify with and you so want him to succeed. I thought all the leading characters were extremely finely drawn. Well done Matt lets have another PLEASE.
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  • Christine Terrell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting, cerebral thriller!
    Reviewed in the United States on 6 August 2016
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    Dead Lucky is book 2 in the DCI Michael Lambert series by new British author Matt Brolly. I awarded 4.5 stars to book 1 (Dead Eyed), and Dead Lucky is even better!

    Dead Lucky is a well-constructed police procedural with great characters and fabulous plot. Basically we are looking at a strange series of murders carried out with the same MO. The victims are seemingly disconnected, but are they? There appears to be no motive, but is there? It’s up to DCI Michael Lambert to unravel this web of killings before any more innocents are hurt. Lambert has been through the wringer. He was driving the car when his young daughter was killed in a fatal motor vehicle accident a couple of years previous, and the stress of her death is tearing his marriage apart. Lambert is also left with PTSD in the form of odd hallucinatory blackouts.

    Lambert is partnered with DS Matilda Kennedy and directly supervised by Chief Superintendent Glenn Tillman, the latter familiar to readers from Dead Eyed. This is a strong core of cast members. Other interesting characters include beyond-his-prime nationally known journalist Eustace Sackville, obnoxious DC Walker, and driven DS Harrogate. I found all these players to be well drawn.

    The plot is taken up a notch from the plot in book 1, and it is written in a way to make readers think. It was fun eavesdropping on Lambert’s inner thoughts as he continually plays through the evidence. The tension is palpable. Twists and turns abound. The pace is fast until we reach the last 20% of the book where it accelerates to breakneck speed. The last few chapters are truly riveting! The end is pretty spectacular, but came too fast for me. It was like slamming on the brakes at 120 miles per hour. I thought, “Hey, I’m not done with these people yet. Please come back!” Don’t get me wrong--the ending is actually very fitting; I just wasn’t ready to leave these characters. I am hoping there is a Michael Lambert #3 in the works and that several of these folks are brought back.

    I loved that we learn more about the characters who are back from book one. I imagine Mr. Brolly will continue to develop them as he (hopefully) writes new installments. For this reason, though the plot is stand alone, I strongly suggest those wanting to read Dead Lucky start with book 1, Dead Eyed, which is a darn fine novel in its own right.

    In summary, Dead Lucky is a highly entertaining, thrilling, and cerebral read with excellent characterization. I recommend it without reservation to all thriller fans. Mr. Brolly has definitely earned a spot on my radar. Bring on book 3 please!
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  • Dengo
    4.0 out of 5 stars Denise
    Reviewed in Australia on 24 April 2018
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    I really enjoyed Dead Lucky and am reading the next one. However, I was surprised at the number of typing mistakes and I am already noticing the same. Better proof reading required.
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  • Eva R Muller
    2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on 11 April 2017
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    could not finish boring
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  • Dianne
    4.0 out of 5 stars Exciting Police Procedural
    Reviewed in the United States on 4 March 2019
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    DI Michael Lambert is newly back on the job after a family tragedy. His daughter has died, he is estranged from his wife, and he is being tested as to whether he can cope with being back. In no time, he is tasked with dealing with a crime in which a man is forced to see the death, a slow death, of his wife. More identical crimes follow, but with no apparent motive, Lambert is vainly searching for the identity of the killer, dubbed "the Watcher" by the press. There are periods of high tension in this novel and some pretty graphic, horrific crime scenes; they do not feel gratuitous, however, as they are necessary to the unfolding of the story. Part of the book is given to the day to day procedural aspect of any case and seemingly routine investigation. I was puzzled by the introduction of Lambert's narcolepsy-type illness as I didn't think it added to the story line or was in any way necessary. There are some really exciting moments in this book, and the ending, while perhaps over the top, was quite a page turner. I am set to move on to the third book in the series.
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  • Christine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Chilling
    Reviewed in Australia on 27 November 2020
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    A great read with well developed characters. Liked the fact it was not too easy to work out who the villain was.
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