The Heavens May Fall

I have read several books and have enjoyed them all

Another thrilling book in the series. Eskens’ writing is crazy good. Had me on the edge of my seat! Can’t wait to read the next book!

Almost as good as The Guise of Another! Eskens third thriller, The Heavens May Fall, featuring several of my favorite characters from his previous books, is a great read. It's original, well thought out and never dull.SYNOPSISDetective Max Rupert is back. Still suffering from the loss of his wife Jennie, and the recent death of his brother Alexander, Max is throwing himself into his job and has been assigned a new murder investigation. A woman has been found dead in an alley in a nice part of town, a place where something like this is unheard of. As Alex and his partner Niki dig into the case, things get very interesting. Who killed this woman and why?WHAT I LOVEDI was super excited to see some of the characters from previous books; particularly Boady and Lila. I was also happy to see that Lila and Joe were making it as a couple. Their story line was one of my favorite parts from The Guise of Another.Loved the nonstop action.Loved the concurrent story lines of the current murder case and the unsolved mystery of Max's wife's death.Loved seeing Max as less than perfect. In the previous two books, he was the unshakable police officer. In this book, he was a grieving widower, willing to put his career on the line to obtain some piece of mind over his wife's death. He also was having issues with a friend, was in trouble at work and was beginning to doubt his investigation. It made him a far more 3- dimensional and interesting character.The twist! while I can't say it wasn't one of my theories, was pretty awesome. Also the origin of the of the distraction from the case was a great addition. Don't want to elaborate too much or it would be a spoiler.WHAT I DIDN'T LOVEThere were some parts of the court hearing that were off. During the testimony, one of the witnesses for the defense was allowed to speak way too freely when being examined by the prosecutor. In real life that would be stomped out quickly.Max made a few really stupid mistakes / miscalculations, a police officer of his experience.OVERALLIf there is a book four, I'm definitely reading it.

I liked this book very much. The writing is strong and has great depth of character which is my kind of book. It reminds me a little of Brian Freeman.Normally I'm not big on the choice of writing style, the narrative voice vs in scene showing. Not that there isn't in scene parts in the book there is just more summary telling that I prefer. It works because of the authors great skill in holding the readers attention.In this sort of story with this point of view structure there always has to be a point of view cheat, (most always anyway). I understand the concept (I would explain it here but it would be a huge spoiler) and I go along with it as I did here because the writing and prose and depth of character is so strong. I was definitely in for the ride and an author can't ask for more. Even so the reveal at the end was a little bit of a let down because of it.Eskens does a masterful job of juggling two plot lines and really holds my interest throughout the book as I waited to see how they would dovetail together in the end. When they did I was a little disappointed because the secondary plot line wasn't motivated strongly enough (Motivation, Action, Reaction) and depended too much on coincidence.Five stars for voice (the "everything in writing") and character, four stars for execution of plot and story arc.I would definitely recommend this book to all my friends and I have already purchased The Guise of Another. What better endorsement.David Putnam Author of The Bruno Johnson series.

Having enjoyed (thoroughly) Mr. Eskens two previous novels, I knew I'd be in for a treat when I downloaded this release to my Kindle, and I put off reading it for as long as bearable for no reason other than the reward promised in delayed gratification. It did not disappoint.To me personally, Mr. Eskens' works are almost always shrouded in atmospherical melancholy that echoes throughout the North Country. I live in Taipei, Taiwan, one of the most vibrant cities in Asia where orderly queues of people can be found just everywhere; the summer here is humid and long and I escape into Mr. Eskens world for much-desired cool, and bleak landscape, which is made more appealing by the dynamic and friendship between Max and Boady. Eskens has created in Max a tough guy character not without vulnerabilities. I also love Mr. Boady's level-headeness and how his friendship with Max leaves things between the two of them charged with tension, yet bolstered with history. Good Asian storytellers, particularly a female version, are hard to find in mainstream fictions these days so I appreciate the creation of Nikki Vang, Max's steadfast partner. I look forward to getting to know her more in the sequels to come.

I got this for my wife because she so enjoyed the first two Detective Max Rupert books. She loved this one too. My only problem with the book was that it was such a page turner, that my wife had trouble putting it down, which meant she continued to read it after we would go to bed, and the light she used to read made it hard for me to go to sleep.

The title comes from the Latin axiom, 'Fiat justitia ruat caelum' - Let justice be done though the heavens fall asunder. This is a thrilling cat and mouse chase for the person who killed the wealthy wife of well-known defence lawyer Ben Pruitt. It pits the detective skills of police officer Max Rupert against his old poker friend, lawyer Boady Sanden. Dark secrets of everyone are gently released along the story, and there are several suspects - all with the motive and means to kill Mrs Pruitt. Everyone seems to have either an alibi or a defence. Apart from the killer, someone else lied big - and that is the clue to who-dun-it.

Love this writer!!When is his next book coming?I've just read his 3 books ....and want more!!Excellent writer 👍

Another gritty thriller from one of my favourite authors. Really wasn't sure which way the story would go, great twists and turns. Roll on the next book!

love all the books I have read from allen eskens he keeps you guessing page after page. first class

Allen Eskens wrote my favourite book from last year, The Life we Bury. I actually sent a friend in the U.K. a copy of that fantastic book. Now with his third book, The Heavens may Fall, he's done it again.Detective Max Rupert reappears in this book investigating the murder of a woman from the tony enclave of Kenwood a suburb of Minneapolis. The suspect turns out to be a criminal defense lawyer who has had a previous encounter with Max Rupert. That experience ended up with a public reprimand in local newspapers for the lawyer Pruitt and left a bad taste in both his and the detective's mouth. And now Max is trying to prove his case while grieving for his late wife on the anniversary of her death three years before.I could not put this book down. It is full of twists and excitement and darn good writing. Hurry Allen Eskens and write another as soon as possible. I can't wait.

What a brilliant story. Just could not put it down. Have read his other 2 and the books - they are all amazing - twists and turns all over the place. If you like a thriller, then you must read this - you won't be disappointed!