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A review by janettedv
An Artful Murder by Judi Daykin
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.