5 Stars from me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The latest in the DI Ashley Knight ‘Norfolk Murders’ series is a sure fire winner. It’s got a steam train, it’s set in Norfolk, there’s murder, there’s mystery, a sprinkling of mayhem and it’s written by Ross Greenwood – ding ding ding all aboard!
I’ve been looking forward to this one and it did not disappoint, from the opening chapters it was clear that we were about to embark on a thrill ride – albeit one ambling down through the Norfolk coastline.
Having clearly done his research, the author brings the nostalgia of the old steam train line alive just as swiftly as he kills off his nefarious characters.
DI Ashley Knight and the team seem to have really gelled now into a tight and credible unit as they work to find the link between the murders, and do their level best to stop the killer in his or her tracks before the body count grows even higher.
Ross’ books are a genuine delight, which I’ll admit is an odd thing to say about a murder series, they somehow blend of joy of something – in this case the sheer love and majesty of the North Norfolk Railway and the volunteers who keep its history alive – alongside a bloody good old fashioned crime thriller / police procedural. Characters are distinct and engaging and the storylines are clever.
I’m a big fan of this series, and John Barton will always have a place in my heart. Highly recommended to fans of the genre – and train nuts alike!
My thanks to the author, Netgalley and Boldwood Books for an ARC in return for an honest review.
Blurb: The heart-stopping new instalment in the bestselling Norfolk Murders series!
A BRAND NEW, must-read, page-turning thriller from BESTSELLER Ross Greenwood! Unmissable for fans of Mark Billingham, Ian Rankin and Peter James 💥
‘The Norfolk series is Ross Greenwood’s crowning achievement – characters to root for, an intricate web of suspense, all set against a stunning backdrop. I can’t wait for more!’ Wes Markin
When a man is found dead on a steam train the tranquil nostalgia of the North Norfolk Railway is shattered. To add to the disquiet, while the police are investigating the death, another man is spotted bound to the tracks. A pattern of fear is emerging on the Poppy Line and the pressure is on DI Ashley Knight’s struggling team to deliver answers.
With the body count rising along the once peaceful coastal route, Knight must find a way to stop a killer before they reach their final destination. Because Ashley knows if she doesn’t, for someone it’s the end of the line.
Bestseller Ross Greenwood is back with a brand-new, nerve-shredding case for DI Ashley Knight, perfect for fans of Mark Billingham, Ian Rankin and Peter James.
Readers love The Norfolk Murders series:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘This is the latest in the Norfolk Murder series. The others were gripping and this is no exception… I was hooked on this book from page 1 to the end. Excellent.’ Reader Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘What a cracker of a book. Ross Greenwood gets better with each succeeding book in the series, and his characterisation is awesome. The storyline is fast paced, and my guess as to who the killer was … absolute rubbish! I couldn’t have been more wrong! Loved this book, can’t wait for the next in the series.’ Reader Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘As for the plot and the characters I was fully immersed and that is a credit to an author who so far has not let me down.’ Reader Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘This is a fabulous story that is very involved, definitely interesting and had me hooked. It is a crime thriller, police procedural and with an established team. Whether you read the series in order or as a standalone, it is a fabulously intriguing story and one I would definitely recommend.’ Reader Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Yet again Ross has given us a good read full of twists and turns along the way, and unlike some Big names who are turning out very short books these days Ross Greenwood continues to give you a fully packed book.’ Reader Review
Praise for Ross Greenwood:
‘Ross Greenwood is at the top of his game.’ O J Mullen
‘Move over Rebus and Morse; a new entry has joined the list of great crime investigators in the form of Detective Inspector John Barton. A rich cast of characters and an explosive plot kept me turning the pages until the final dramatic twist.’ Richard Burke
‘Master of the psychological thriller genre Ross Greenwood once again proves his talent for creating engrossing and gritty novels that draw you right in and won’t let go until you’ve reached the shocking ending.’ Caroline Vincent at Bitsaboutbooks blog
‘Ross Greenwood doesn’t write clichés. What he has written here is a fast-paced, action-filled puzzle with believable characters that’s spiced with a lot of humour.’ Kath Middleton
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