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A Violent Heart is the 4th book in the DI Grace Archer series, and would be beneficial, not essential to read the books in order. A sex worker, Elena Zoric is found dead and the last call on her mobile is to Archer. Archer is desperate to investigate the murder of Elena as had known her and helped her out in the past. However, she is told it is out of her jurisdiction.
Then a body of a female is discovered wrapped in a carpet in the attic of an abandoned house but has been there for over 30 years. It turns out that both Elena and the body in the attic were killed in the same way and Archer is determined to find out how the two are linked and who is responsible. When another body is discovered, Archer is keen for these victims to have the care and time investigating their deaths as sex workers are often lower down on the police’s priorities.
A real gritty novel that doesn’t shy aware from the realities of sex workers and how they are portrayed in society. Archer is a caring, determined character, backed up by a highly skilled team, always determined to find out the truth. A twisty and fast paced plot, like with all David Fennell books, will keep you reeling, desperate to read one more chapter!
Then a body of a female is discovered wrapped in a carpet in the attic of an abandoned house but has been there for over 30 years. It turns out that both Elena and the body in the attic were killed in the same way and Archer is determined to find out how the two are linked and who is responsible. When another body is discovered, Archer is keen for these victims to have the care and time investigating their deaths as sex workers are often lower down on the police’s priorities.
A real gritty novel that doesn’t shy aware from the realities of sex workers and how they are portrayed in society. Archer is a caring, determined character, backed up by a highly skilled team, always determined to find out the truth. A twisty and fast paced plot, like with all David Fennell books, will keep you reeling, desperate to read one more chapter!
