4 Stars from me
I was very keen to read Blood Stained which features a new lead character as I have enjoyed the Hannah Robbins series from the same author.
DI Claudia Nunn did not disappoint, she was a strong female lead and good, determined, feisty character to get to know.
The Sheffield Strangler has been chased by DS Dominic Harrison for a while until suddenly, Harrison’s own wife goes missing – leaving only a pool of blood and one of the Strangler’s calling cards behind.
There was a tiny thing that jarred for me a little but I know that Rebecca is ex-police so it is either artistic licence or it would have been allowed – don’t want to say more as don’t want to give any spoilers – if you’ve read the book you’ll probably know exactly what I mean!
The story is fast paced and exciting and I loved all of the procedural side of things. Rebecca Bradley’s knowledge shines through and gives this book a real air of authenticity.
I liked the differing times and the way that information was revealed in subtle little layers, overall this is a brilliant serial killer book that I am sure all crime thriller fans will love. I look forward to the next instalment with DI Claudia Nunn.
Blurb: Can’t find her. Can’t see him. Can’t trust anyone.
The first in a gripping new Sheffield-set crime series starring Detective Claudia Nunn.
Detective Claudia Nunn’s colleague DS Dominic Harrison has been leading the case against a dangerous serial killer, who hunts his victims using a dating app. But now his own wife has gone missing.
Then a large pool of blood is discovered in their garage. And Dominic is the prime suspect.
Is Dominic being framed by a serial killer or will Claudia expose an even uglier truth?
Can’t tell a soul how it ends.
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