Who does not like a big, strong, silent hero? Preacher Boy brings us a brand-new hero that is intriguing, keeping you glued to the pages as you rush your way through this story.

This was my first time reading anything by Gwyn GB, and what an introduction? Preacher Boy deals with children that are kidnapped and that is always a difficult read. The author consumes you in her tale making it difficult to put this book down. Luckily, the family was not annoyed with me for having dinner on a table a little late when I insisted on reading the final chapter before heading to the kitchen.

When a missing boy’s body is found in the woods, in what appears to be a satanic murder DCI Barker’s calls on Dr Harrison Lane to assist. Dr Lane knows his stuff, but he is also a remarkable tracker and is extremely observant, noticing the little details that can so easily be missed.

When a second boy is abducted, the pressure is on, and the detectives and Dr Lane are forced to work around the clock to solve the case and hopefully bring the second boy home alive.

While doing his best to remain focussed Dr Harrison Lane struggles with the distraction of his mother’s murder as well as the attractive Dr Tanya Jones.

Will they find the boy alive, or are they already too late?

Crime mysteries about children always have me deeply invested and I tend to forget that I am reading fiction, always imagining what if it was my child? Preacher Boy was no different, I held my breath as I was reading hoping that the little boy would be found in time. The author kept things moving which allows you to feel as if you are part of the chase.

What is not to love about Dr Harrison Lane? A big, good looking man with incredible instincts. His search for his mother’s killer adds an air of mystery that makes it impossible to not add the next book in the series to your TBR. I am already looking forward to getting my hand on The Horsemen, the next book in the series.

DS Jack Salter enters the story as an arrogant character who does not have a lot of time for Dr Lane. Your first instinct is to dislike the man, yet as the story unfolds, and more is revealed about him and his struggles with his wife and new baby are revealed your opinion of him is swayed.

Lately, have I drifted away from the crime mystery genre and Preacher Boy was a welcome return to one of my favourite genres. The book was an engrossing read which I battled to put down.

Ladies, you are going to love this hero, but Preacher Boy has everything necessary to keep crime and mystery enthusiasts turning the pages. One thing to keep in mind, the books leaves you with a lot of unanswered questions and you will have to read the next book in the series, which I am sure will provide some answers regarding the character’s backstories.