All Fall Down – Book Review

DI Helen Grace is back in an action-packed thriller. All Fall Down sees Helen and the team chasing down a killer that leaves no clues behind, but the victims receive a call from an unknown number informing them that they have one hour to live. Can Helen catch this killer before it is too late?

I have been following the DI Helen Grace series for a while now, except for the two eBook novellas, I have read the entire series. I have to say that while the stories are not exactly realistic, and Helen Grace is always a bit of a lone ranger, I simply love the series. M.J. Arlidge does a wonderful job of keeping you entertained. All Fall Down is no exception. With 134 short chapters, this book is easy to read and you find yourself reaching the end all too quickly.

Justin Lanning, on his way out of the office, receives a phone call from an unknown number. The caller delivers a simple message: “You have one hour to Live” gripped by fear and panic Justin calls his partner and asks him to meet him at home after telling him about the phone call.

When Justin does not make it home, Adam raises the alarm. Soon Justin’s body is discovered, and Helen and her team embark on a terrifying case, chasing a killer who seems to have no motive and leaves no clues behind.

Soon the team discovers another victim and a shared history between the victims that have them looking in all the wrong places. Can they unravel this puzzle and save some lives? You will need to read the book to find out.

This book was a quick 484 pages of short chapters that rushed by all too quickly. I found myself drawn into the story and desperate to find out who this killer was. The storyline was brilliant, it had me hooked from the very first page.

DI Helen Grace is starting to change, her need to escape into the S&M world is being held in check and she has a new love interest. That added some spice to this book. All the usual characters are present and as always Charlie Brook’s is a pregnant wonder woman. You simply must love her character. Detective Superintendent Grace Simmons is ever-present, but something is wrong with her, something that has not been revealed in this book – guess I am going to have to wait for the next book (Truth or Dare) to find out what’s bugging Simmons.

I have been off M.J. Arlidge lately and I did not have high expectations of this book. The previous one was not one of my favourites, but oh boy did Arlidge deliver with this one. LOVED IT! I am a fan all over again and I cannot wait for the release of Truth or Dare later this year.

Looking for a fast, action-packed thriller that will have you reading way past your bedtime – then All Fall Down is the book for you.

I recommend this title even if you have not been following the series. But be warned, you will be added this entire series to your TBR when you are done – it is worth it.