Alice Armitage is in a psychiatric unit following a PTSD incident, when one of the patients is found dead, her police officer instincts kick in and starts investigating what happened. She is frustrated when the police do not take her assistance seriously. A great thriller with well described characters of all the patients within the ward. All told from Alice’s perspective. A really enjoyable book with a twist at the end.
PC Philomena McCarthy is young officer called to a domestic violence disturbance. However the perpetrator is a police detective, and the call is made to disappear. Phil befriends Tempe and she entwines herself into Phil’s life. Phil also tries to keep quiet that her father and uncles are notorious gangsters. There are many sub plots that are come together to form a much larger and dangerous story. I really like Phil as a character, full of enthusiasm to help those in needs lands herself into a lot of trouble personally and professionally. There are also a few dark characters that play key parts. Though it’s the quiet ones you need to watch out for sometimes!! A really enjoyable read and keen to explore more by Michael Robotham.
DI Amy Winter is brought down to Clacton with DCI Donovan following a spate of suicides. One being an ex-colleague of Donovan’s, but her voicemail message moments before her apparent suicide doesn’t not tally up. As the investigation develops, they encounter a group of troubled teenagers, and the two situations become entwined. A dark plot but such an enjoyable read. Winter is such a complex character with her own dark past, but this all helps with her determination to find the culprit and solve the crime in hand. It is not necessary to read the books in order but would certainly help with Winters background. Another amazing read and can’t wait to see what the next instalment brings.
The dark secrets of the Eccles family become unraveled following the murder of Terry and Annie Eccles in their bed. Entwined family relationships and of course money are the main motives for DI Dani Stephens to investigate. I enjoyed the dynamic of the Eccles family and layers of dirty secrets that’s keeps the interest going throughout the plot. Dani and her team work well together to investigate the suspects. Some scenes became a little unrealistic towards the end but don’t let that put you off another epic read by Rob Sinlcair. Looking forward to the next instalment.
Eva wakes up in a dark cellar, in different clothes. She looks around the room and knows she is the fifth victims. Eva is a journalist and has interviewed the surviving woman who were kidnapped, kept in a dark cellar then released 10 days later. Each time the kidnapper never spoke a word. However, Eva grabs the kidnappers arm when delivering food and is surprised when she hears the voice. The kidnapper wants Eva to write her story in exchange for food. Eva is determined to make it out alive. A great psychological thriller with plenty of unexpected twists. I really enjoyed the fast pace and suspense, never let down by a book by Mel Sherratt, another winner here.
M.A. Hunter is a new author to me and wow what a book to start with. Amazing!! A psychological thriller that’s keeps you wanting more and to know what happens next. Jess takes her daughter to the park when a girl of similar age runs up to her and tells her “she’s not my mum”, referring to the lady the other side of the playground. Jess is intrigued by this statement and can’t stop thinking about it. Jess and her husband bump into Morag at the shops and strike up a friendship. But Jess can’t let the girls words go. It turns out not is all as it seems and Jess needs to be careful what she believes and who she trusts. I really enjoyed this book, with characters with lots of depth and sub plots. Looking forward to exploring more books by Hunter.
