whilereading's review
3.0
A procedural series following our character Sara who is faced again in a murder case which head her into a turnaround plus an added new DCI who wants to take control of the case.
Two murders right from the start of the story which has a distinct way of being linked as one because of the certain clue toy llama placed in the murder scene. A typical murder character but with a minor twist which towards the end will you'll have an idea who may have done it and the motive which at the midway of the story already laid out.
An average read for me. Theme of the story is easy to follow and can finish the book in one sitting.
3.4/5 stars
Thank you Joffe books & Netgalley for the ARC.
Two murders right from the start of the story which has a distinct way of being linked as one because of the certain clue toy llama placed in the murder scene. A typical murder character but with a minor twist which towards the end will you'll have an idea who may have done it and the motive which at the midway of the story already laid out.
An average read for me. Theme of the story is easy to follow and can finish the book in one sitting.
3.4/5 stars
Thank you Joffe books & Netgalley for the ARC.
annarella's review
4.0
It's the first book i read by this author and won't surely be the last as I enjoyed it.
It's a good solid police procedural, featuring intersting characters. The solid plot kept me guessing and I appreciated the idea of the llamas.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mi
It's a good solid police procedural, featuring intersting characters. The solid plot kept me guessing and I appreciated the idea of the llamas.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mi
janettedv's review
5.0
This is possibly the best book yet in this police procedural series featuring Sergeant Sara Hirst. She is becoming more settled in her new role in the serious crime unit when a bizarre murder occurs. The unit begin to carry out investigations when they are disrupted by the arrival of a new DCI who immediately takes control. The first murder is followed quickly by another both linked by the placing of a toy llama at the scene.
This isn’t a whodunnit as the reader knows from very early on who is carrying out the crimes and what their motive is. However, the plot twists and turns keeping the reader’s interest throughout. The tension builds right to the end as the reader has no idea whether the crime will be solved before the murderer has finished carrying out their plan. The final scenes were gripping.
As before, the setting is in Norfolk and a good part of this book is set in the real life Sainsbury Centre which I now have a definite desire to visit. I really like the character of Sara and her growing relationships with her colleagues and neighbours feel very believable. The other characters are well written and come together to make a really enjoyable read.
I definitely recommend this and am very grateful to Net Galley and Joffe Publishing for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.
This isn’t a whodunnit as the reader knows from very early on who is carrying out the crimes and what their motive is. However, the plot twists and turns keeping the reader’s interest throughout. The tension builds right to the end as the reader has no idea whether the crime will be solved before the murderer has finished carrying out their plan. The final scenes were gripping.
As before, the setting is in Norfolk and a good part of this book is set in the real life Sainsbury Centre which I now have a definite desire to visit. I really like the character of Sara and her growing relationships with her colleagues and neighbours feel very believable. The other characters are well written and come together to make a really enjoyable read.
I definitely recommend this and am very grateful to Net Galley and Joffe Publishing for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.
zasou_reads's review
4.0
A dead body is found stuffed inside the top of a funerary urn with a toy llama balanced on it's head. Fair to say that Sara has never dealt with something this weird. A few days later, another body is found with a toy llama. The two dead girls used to be part of a group of friends at university, the "Fantastic Four". One of the members of the group, Don, quickly becomes a suspect.
This mystery is book 4 of Detective Sara Hirst series, but the first I read. The premise is good, told in dual POV (Sara and the killer), and the characters are good. I will go back and read the first books in the series.
I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This mystery is book 4 of Detective Sara Hirst series, but the first I read. The premise is good, told in dual POV (Sara and the killer), and the characters are good. I will go back and read the first books in the series.
I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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