14 March 2023

Just for a change, I picked up book ten in a series. This is becoming a habit. I read this book without reading any of the other books in the series, so rest assured you can read this one first. This book is a gripping crime thriller that will keep you glued to the pages as Maeve Kerrigan solves not one, but three different cases all at the same time.

I have only read one other of this author books, so I cannot claim to know her work well. I find her writing to be gripping and creative, keeping you intrigued with colourful characters and detailed settings. While I started the series on book ten I found myself quickly getting to know the characters and not feeling as if I have missed anything. At the same time, I am keen to read at least some, if not all, of the other books in the series.

Recovering from a traumatic domestic violence situation in her personal life Maeve Kerrigan finds her focus lacking at work. She is not herself and that is not helping her to solve the current murder investigation on her desk. When she is presented with an opportunity of an undercover assignment it appears to be just what she needs. However, she quickly finds herself in the middle of not one, but two cases while living in close quarters with Josh Derwent who is more than just her boss. He is also someone she finds herself attracted to which makes life very difficult as she is expected to pretend that they are a couple.

I was quickly engrossed in this complex story and loved all the various elements. The author mixed various cases which kept you on the edge of your seat trying to see where each one will lead.

Maeve Kerrigan is a brilliant character. She is a good cop, while at the same time, she is a woman scared. This makes her realistic. You find it easy to get lost in her world and share her emotions.

I found Josh Derwent to be a little annoying. The man is arrogant and full of himself, yet you see how much he cares about Maeve. I felt as if he was messing with her and that bugged me a little bit. But I was left feeling that Maeve was very capable of taking care of herself.

Yep, this one has been added to my loved list and I will keep an eye out for other books in the series to add to my TBR. I am keen to see what else Maeve has been up to.

If you enjoy a complex crime thriller that will keep you flipping pages late into the night, then I would highly recommend this book.