4 Stars from me
It’s Detective Gavin Piper’s time to shine, although we do get the odd glimpse of DI Kay Hunter!
The Cold Shore delves into the murky world of people trafficking with a different take on the usual practice and Gavin and his team need to stay on top of the situation before more people lose their lives. Feelings of imposter syndrome run deep Gavin as this is his first time leading an investigation and it isn’t a simple one.
Luckily, he’s not only pretty good at it but he has a great team behind him too and they work well together to unravel the mystery of the murder victims who appear, brutally killed and with no ID or easily identifiable reason for their killing. When a key witness is also found dead, this fast becomes a case that would challenge even the most experienced detectives.
This is an accomplished and well paced crime thriller that I am sure all fans of the genre will enjoy.
My thanks to the author, and Zooloo’s Book Tours for my place on the tour for The Cold Shore.
Author: @rachelamphlett
Zooloo’s Book Tours: @zooloosbooktours
Blurb: A chilling murder. A coastal town full of secrets. A detective with everything to prove.
When a man is found savagely murdered on an abandoned vessel off the north Kent coast, what begins as a routine inquiry turns deadly. Detective Gavin Piper had intended only a brief visit to assist his superior officer – but when circumstance forces him to take command, he finds himself leading his first homicide case in a place that feels both unfamiliar and unforgiving. As the investigation deepens, a key witness is found dead and dark secrets begin to surface. With the body count rising and the pressure mounting, Gavin must race against the clock to find the only surviving link – before the killer strikes again. Will Gavin’s inexperience cost him more than just the case? Or can he uncover the truth before it’s too late?
