5 stars from me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
There is so much story squeezed into this book – I swear this would be about 3 books worth of storyline for anyone else. And, of course, a highlight for me is that Barton can’t help but muscle his way into the book, even though this one isn’t about him.
This is the fourth in the Norfolk Murders series featuring DI Ashley Knight and while I instantly hated her in book 1 for not being Barton, got to admit she is growing on my now. Also, love to see Hector doing so well.
Death at Horsey Mere is kind of a showcase of Ross Greenwood at his best – it features recognisable descriptions of Norfolk (which is fun), plus gritty prison scenes, human interaction and poignant moments, and organised crime gangs – with a sprinkling of kidnap, prostitution and murder on the side.
Another absolutely brilliant read from this author and it is my pleasure to be a part of the blog tour. My thanks to Ross Greenwood, Rachel’s Random Resources and NetGalley for an ARC in return for an honest review.
Blurb: When a teenage couple go missing, the police aren’t too concerned. Young lovers often make bad choices.
Then a body is found near a Suffolk lighthouse, and shortly after, two girls seem to vanish into thin air. Freshly promoted DI Ashley Knight knows she has a battle on her hands to keep the public safe, and she’s going to need expert help.
Ashley turns to her old protégé, Hector Fade, seconded from The Met to analyse an avalanche of data. But neither Hector nor Ashley are prepared for the chilling connection his work uncovers to the body by the lighthouse.
Ashley, Hector and the team must break down a fiendishly complicated network of people smugglers, but another victim is found at Horsey Mere and their worst suspicions are realised. A member of the gang has gone rogue and is taking lives for fun. When Hector uncovers a pattern in the choice of victim, time is against the detectives to stop the murderer killing again.
Ross Greenwood is back with a brand new, heart-pounding case for DI Ashley Knight, perfect for fans of Mark Billingham, Ian Rankin and Peter James.
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