Genre: Mystery/Police Procedural
Setting: Manchester, England
Why I bought it: I first heard about Kerry Wilkinson's books on Jenclair's blog, A Garden Carried in the Pocket. And they sounded really good to me, only my library didn't own any of them. So, I decided to buy this first one to try. (I won't tell you how long it's been sitting on my shelf since then, but it's been longer than a year!)
A brief summary: DS Jessica Daniel has just been assigned her first murder case. A woman was found strangled in her bedroom, only all the windows and doors in her house were locked. So how did the killer get in and back out? The police have no clues to follow. And then they're called to another murder. This victim was also strangled, with all their doors and windows locked, too. And Jessica and the other detectives on the case fear they just may have a serial killer on their hands.
My thoughts: I like these kinds of British mysteries. Jessica Daniel and the other detectives she works with are interesting characters; I especially liked her irritated interactions with persistent reporter Garry Ashford. And the mystery itself is well-plotted. I enjoyed seeing how the investigation unfolded, although there was one twist at the end that I'm still trying to decide whether or not I liked. But I'd definitely read this author and this series again.
Happy Reading!
P.S. This book also counts towards the Backlist Reader Challenge hosted by the Bookwyrm's Hoard.
It's strange that I've never heard of this series but this book sounds pretty good!
ReplyDeleteI think Wilkinson self-published this first book, but then it did so well on Amazon it got picked up by Pan Macmillan; so maybe that's why? It is a good read. :)
DeleteI need to read more British mysteries, they are always so interesting.
ReplyDeleteThere's something about them that I really like. And the setting doesn't hurt either. :)
DeleteI'm a sucker for anything mystery, so this one is being added to my list!
ReplyDeleteI think this author has also written several standalone mysteries. They look good, too. :)
DeleteI really like brit mysteries also!
ReplyDeleteThey can be really fun! :)
DeleteIt does sound very interesting!
ReplyDeleteIt's a good one if you like mysteries like this. :)
DeleteThis one sounds really good and the mystery has me intrigued. I'm so curious about how the murderer got inside and back out with everything locked.
ReplyDeleteLocked room mysteries are always fun to try and figure out. I did guess with this one, but not at first.
DeleteI'm curious about how long it has been on your shelf. Ha ha!
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to remember just how long ago I bought it, but it's been over two years. Maybe even three. :)
DeleteSounds like a series I'd enjoy. I do love a good police procedural. Now I'm wondering what that twist is! :)
ReplyDeleteYou'll have to read the book to find out! ;D
DeleteDon't know the series or author, but both sound interesting so I'll have to take a harder look. What you say about this one being on your shelves for over a year makes me smile...one like that would still be pretty fresh on my shelves.
ReplyDeleteHi, Sam! I was trying to figure out just when I did buy this book, and I'm not sure, but I think it was more like 2-3 years ago. Because you're right, only sitting for one year on the shelf is hardly any time at all. ;D
DeleteNow I'm curious about the twist at the end.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't one I was expecting, that's for sure.
DeleteI do enjoy a good British mystery now and then, although I haven't read many for awhile now. I will have to check this author out.
ReplyDeleteI want to read more of his books now, too, both in this series, and some of his standalone mysteries. :)
DeleteThis one is new to me but I like British mysteries too and this sounds like a good one.
ReplyDeleteIt was good. I'm glad I bought this one. :)
DeleteThis book has been on my shelf for a long while. I've forgotten about it as the time goes. As we all know - Too many books, so little time! ;p
ReplyDeleteSo true! And sometimes your enthusiasm for reading a book wears off once you own it, and then it sits forever on your shelf. :)
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