Another page-turner of a police procedural today, released in June 2020.
This is the latest installment in the series featuring DI Helen Grace. It works as a standalone, I think - I've only read one of the other previous books and wasn't lost at all!
A brutal murder is preceded by a sinister phone call telling the victim that they have only an hour to live. The killing seems to be linked to another incident eight years before when a group of young people on their Duke of Edinburgh expedition were targeted, but it becomes a race against time as more threats are made and the police can't get a solid lead. Meanwhile, DI Grace is also having to deal with problems in her personal life and a nosy reporter who seems too close to the police investigation.
This is another well-written and tense thriller - it certainly kept me reading, although I have to confess I did see one of the twists coming. DI Helen Grace is a strong and likeable heroine and the story is engaging. I wasn't a huge fan of the 'flashback' elements told via extracts from one of the character's book and I also thought the journalist figure was a bit superfluous - they felt like extra elements that weren't really needed as the book had plenty else to offer.
Overall, I would recommend this book to people who like tense and pacy police procedurals. It's one that rarely slows and is - in places - really quite creepy. I look forward to reading more of this series.
I received a free copy of the book in return for an honest review.
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This sounds like a really intriguing read! I may add it to my TBR.
I love this series so so much. It’s one of my favorites. I have Down to the Woods to read, and then I need to grab a copy of this one. After that, I’ll be all caught up!! Glad you loved this one.
-Lauren
They are so good! I’ve only read a couple of others but the rest are on the TBR pile! Hope you enjoy!