BLURB: Two murders. Twenty years. Now the killer is back for more… DCI Matilda Darke has returned to work after a nine month absence. A shadow of her former self, she is tasked with re-opening a cold case: the terrifyingly brutal murders of Miranda and Stefan Harkness. The only witness was their eleven-year-old son, Jonathan, who was too deeply traumatized to speak a word. Then a dead body is discovered, and the investigation leads back to Matilda’s case. Suddenly the past and present converge, and it seems a killer may have come back for more…
It has been a while since I’ve been so immersed in a book. I love a well executed police procedural and this one was stellar. The seemingly impossible murder mystery, the damaged protagonists, the workplace rivalry, and the excellent characterization all served to make this a top notch crime novel.
Michael Wood is a freelance journalist and proofreader living in Sheffield. As a journalist he has covered many crime stories throughout Sheffield, gaining first-hand knowledge of police procedure. He also reviews books for CrimeSquad, a website dedicated to crime fiction. As a huge reader of crime fiction he decided to follow in the footsteps of his favourite authors. I, for one, am glad he did.
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I really like this series, I need to catch up 😀
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So glad I learned about this series via my poll. I’m really enjoying it. Just my ‘cup of tea’. ♥ Glad to hear you are also a fan Annie.
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After commenting on your review of the novella, I went to add it and found that I did, in fact, have the first already on my TBR, but now I can change it to recommended. I know you read a lot in this genre, so when you get excited, I get excited. Excellent review, Lynne!
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Book excitement is something I love to share Myndi. ♥
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Wonderful review Lynne. You made me chuckle with the tigger on ecstasy quote. This sounds very dark and atmospheric. I do enjoy a good police procedural, and even though my TBR will never be cleared before my time on earth is over, I am adding this series. You definitely hooked me.
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I’m pleased Carla. All of those people who voted for me to read it were not wrong. I so appreciated the recommendations via the poll I created that I am going to do it again – soon.
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I will have to pay attention to the next one. I had nothing to add to the last one as I had not read any of your choices, but was glad so many others recommended.
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Well thank you so much I’ve now taken your recommendation (and those who voted for you to read it) and added this book to my TBR – not that I really need another series to follow but I can’t resist a great sounding UK series.
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You are very welcome. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. ♥ (and hey, there are only 4 titles (+ novella) so far…)
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Exactly I thought I’d jump on it while it seems manageable!
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This sounds fantastic!! I’ll have to check out this poll-winner!
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If you do, you won’t be disappointed!
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