Review: Missing by Ed James

Missing: A Gripping Crime Thriller by Ed James Thrilling, compelling and gritty, Missing delves into the difficult subject of of child sexual abuse and its impact; not only for the victim, but also the family and the police officers assigned to investigate the case. This will definitely be high on my favorite books of the year list, the finely woven plot unwound bit by bit, with lots of plot twists and red herrings that kept me guessing as the book raced towards the shocking finale. The main character, Craig Hunter is a likeable guy. I mean, who wouldn’t love a … Continue reading Review: Missing by Ed James

Review: Holy Island

Holy Island by LJ Ross In Holy Island, DCI Ryan is on temporary leave from his job as a homicide detective after a traumatic incident and holes up on an island off the north-east coast of England.  A few months into his leave, an islander turns up at Ryan’s cottage; she has found a young woman dead in the ruins of a priory.  Not long after, 2 more people are found dead and Ryan is thrown into a dark world of ritual sacrifice, small town lies and long buried secrets.  Whew, after reading several cozy mysteries in a row, I … Continue reading Review: Holy Island