Publication Date: March 25,
2021
Format: Kindle
Genre: Police procedural/thriller
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Publisher: Amazon Publishing
UK
Pages: 335
Buy: Kindle | Audio
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Synopsis
A merciless killer who will stop at nothing. And a detective with nothing
left to lose.
When Detective Karen Hart hears a scream echoing out of beautiful Lincoln
Cathedral one snowy evening, she is the first officer on the scene. In the
chapel a man lies murdered, a bloody cross carved into his forehead.
The twisted killing sends this close-knit community into shock. And a note
to the police from the murderer, signed by ‘The Cleanser’, confirms their
worst fears: this sadistic slaying is the first of many. The ritual killings
will never stop until Hart uncovers the murderer’s ungodly motive.
When early leads become dead ends, Karen starts to wonder if there’s a link
to a rumoured conspiracy within police ranks—particularly when an abrasive
new officer is assigned to the case. Could the key to catching ‘The
Cleanser’ be dangerously close to home? Meanwhile, she is battling her own
demons as she struggles to come to terms with the deaths of her husband and
daughter.
In her toughest case yet, Karen will come closer than ever before to a
dangerous truth. Can she put the pieces of the puzzle together before she’s
stopped in her tracks?
Review:
I received a copy of this book from the publisher, amazon publishing through
Netgalley.com in exchange for an honest
review.
I haven't read any of the other books in this series and I don't think you
really need to but it may be helpful. Detective Karen Hart is being
monitored, she knows there is corruption in the police but she isn't sure
who but they know who she is and are keeping an eye on her. As she
struggles with the death of her daughter and husband Karen is being
pressured to attend a support group from her new boyfriend and also stumbles
upon a very strange case that appears to be a serial killer with but they
can't find the connection between the victims. Between pushing her
boyfriend away and finding herself immersed in a very odd murder
investigation that begins to hit too close to home Hart finds herself not
knowing who to trust or where to turn.
Not having read the other books I found that the author filled in the gaps
for me fairly well and I didn't feel lost but I like seeing the evolution of
a character so I wish I had picked up the others before this one.
However I don't really think you need to read them to enjoy this one.
This is a good solid police procedural with a mystery that keeps you
guessing and on your toes. I had a feeling I knew who the mystery
person was but when it was revealed I was wrong and that doesn't happen
often so I was pleasantly surprised.
I now want to go back and start from the beginning of this series which
given that I know the outcome of some of the books and it doesn't matter to
me means I will probably keep following this author for a while.
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