Necessary as Blood (Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James Series #13)

e latest James-Kincaid British police procedural is an interesting entry as the romance for the first time supersedes the investigation

Scotland Yard detectives Gemma James and Duncan Kincaid are getting married shortly. However just getting to the altar has stressed out both as peers and family list their demands that seem to grow every day

Someone murders solicitor Naz Malik, who had been a suspect in his wife textile collage artist Sandra Gilles's disappearance. The autopsy revealed that the victim, who died from suffocation, had an animal tranquilizer in his blood, which made him an easy target for his killer. When Gemma's mother becomes ill, she struggles to balance her homicide investigation, her wedding plans and h4er mom's needs while she fears Malik's daughter will end up with Sandra's insalubrious family.

The latest James-Kincaid British police procedural is an interesting entry as the romance for the first time supersedes the investigation. Both Gemma and Duncan consider running off to Gretna Green as nothing seems to go right with their wedding plans and the demands grow. The homicide is a welcome relief until her mom becomes ill. NECESSARY AS BLOOD is a fine fresh entry, but with the romance being prime, diehard investigative fans will find the smooching spin too sugary for their taste.

Harriet Klausner

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Another exciting, enjoyable read.

Scotland Yard detectives Gemma James and Duncan Kincaid are getting married, which is being put together to please Gemma's cancer stricken mother. Nothing seems to be going right and Gemma wants an intimate and meaningful ceremony, not the high class extravaganza that her parents expect.
A young mother named Sandra Gilles vanishes, leaving her toddler daughter with a family friend for what she promises will just be an hour or two. Then, months later, her husband also disappears. Gemma and Duncan are mutual friends with Naz, Charlotte's father and a lawyer and are in on the case early, even before the first dead body shows up. From then on, they work together and separately to resolve the mystery and help create the best possible future for Charlotte.
Another exciting, enjoyable read.

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Great read!

I love Crombie's books and this is no exception. It is a wonderful read and will keep you engaged to the very end.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Necessary as Blood by Deborah Crombe

Once again, Deborah Crombe has written a book I couldn't put down. Her series about Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James always makes me feel like I am visiting old friends and they never let me down. They are both complex, yet very understandable and lifelike people--people I would like to know in person. The ending left me with a wide smile!

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

If you are a Crombie fan you will love this.

If you are a fan of Crombie you will enjoy this book. Will Gemma ever marry Duncan? Keep reading. Thanks Deborah Crombie for such great stories. This book also had some great insights into another culture which I enjoyed.

So-so.

I am disappointed in this storyline. Yes, I liked the main characters, but felt like the story did not flesh out well. I have read so many excellent books the past six months, and this one would not compare to those. I would not recommend it for a book club selection, but it would be a quick read for a snowy weekend.

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