One Deadly Night

Wild Fens #10

by Jack Cartwright

We close our eyes to the truth…some stay closed forever… When an antiques dealer takes a short cut through a nature reserve in Horncastle, nobody will see Michael Levy alive again. The missing person report sparks a wave of action that lands on DI Freya Bloom’s desk at the worst possible time.   Her team is being torn apart from above, her new boss is looking a way to fire her, and the man she adores has found love elsewhere. In short, the new life she has built in Lincolnshire is coming to an end. But as her team unravels a series of suspicious events, the missing persons case is escalated to murder - a body has been found…only it’s not Michael Levy’s. Who does the body belong to? Where is Michael Levy? And is this the break that Freya needs to regain control of her life? One Deadly Night is the tenth book in the addictive Wild Fens Murder Mystery series, perfect for fans of Joy Ellis, JM Dalgleish, Rachel McLean, and JD Kirk.

Genres: Mystery, Crime, Fiction

392 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 16, 2023

Reviews

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ezxellent

4.5 stars. these books get better and better. Half a star off because i had worked out how standing was implicated in the outcome

[David Ward · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book tremendously. Why?

I love the regular characters. But will at least three of the team be moving on?
The story is a real thriller, moving on at a reasonably good pace.
There's some humour too. Not laugh-out-loud humour, but gentle episodes.
The team moves on as a close-knit group.
And there's a big surprise ending, way beyond my expectations.

There's plenty to satisfy crime readers here. Maybe the book is a tiny bit overlong, but this story can take it.

Another Jack Cartwright book to enjoy.

[Lynn Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

ANOTHER GREAT READ

Freya, Ben and the tea and trying to find ways to work with their new DCI but he’s far from popular. A missing person case comes in and he makes the team look into it but it turns out to be a murder and his undoing. However Ben learns something he doesn’t want to know about Freya. They are both promoted when DCI Standing is found to be the murderer and rapist. Well worth reading.

[Julie Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was another enjoyable British crime thriller full of twists, turns and surprises; thoroughly enjoyable. Of course, it was disturbing but very well done.

The writing style was fast-paced, while the characters suited the plot. I enjoyed the developing relationships and the humour.

There was a great sense of place and I liked how the clues led the plot and the anticipation of the outcome.

Recommended.

[Julian Tremayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a blockbuster. Right from the start Standing has it in for Freya and her team, with much ill-feeling all round. But as the complex plot unfolds there are plenty of surprises in store, some for those who don't expect them. I won't give away the ending but it held me in suspense right to the very end. Looking forward to no. 11.
Julian Tremayne, Pocklington, East Yorkshire

[Jackie Snedden · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great series!

I have read the 10 stories in this series and I wish there were 10 more. The main characters are great. You really care what happens to them. The plots have twists and turns and keep you guessing. These stories are real page turners. It's hard to put them down. Looking forward to reading the next one.

[j r meikle · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an ending!

Wow, this was great. The plot had more twists than a bowl of spaghetti. I was keen to get to the end to see if Standing got the shove somehow but I definitely wasn't expecting the outcome. Freya was magnificent in her leadership of the team. Ben's love life takes a turn and finally Freya gets promoted. I'm so looking forward to the next book!

[Lora King · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well thank goodness this case came along. A man who has been abusing his partner & her daughter is beaten to death in the forest. But through on of the busiest of spiderwebs, Freya and the crew will discover a way to finally have some security in their jobs and find out the truth. Not to give anything away but thank goodness 2 of my least fav characters will finally be gone.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Congratulations to the Author on yet another brilliantly written book which once I started reading it I could not put it down. I Absolutely enjoy this Author's style of writing and the characters especially Freya and Ben. I would definitely recommend to other avid readers like me.

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great!

I have enjoyed every book in this series. They seem to get better with each book. I like the team and how well they work together. The descriptions of the area is great. I look forward to reading many more books!

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another brilliant book from Jack Cartwright, I really didn't expect the twist at the end it was awesome, every book in the "Wild fens" series has been 100° and every one is a guaranteed brilliant read.

[Audrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jack Cartwright what can I say, you have excelled yourself! I did not see that coming, well done!

I have enjoyed this series and I can highly recommend the series to you !!!
If there had been 20 stars available it still wouldn’t be enough !
Eagerly awaiting the next one !

[Becky O’Connor · Rating 5 out of 5]

another gripping read

I adore the way Jack Cartwright writes his books there are always twists and turns you’re not expecting and this was no different. Yet another brilliant read - on to the next one :)

[M R B Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

A tangled web

Bloom is saddled with Standing as her boss. A rapist and paedophile gets his deserts but Bloom identifies the truth culprit from a small amount of information. Promotions loom.

[wendy geen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series

I really enjoy all the books in this series. The characters continue to develop with each one. The plot lines are all good, with twists and turns. I look forward to the next one.

[Mr David Bevan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Much like the previous story. More of a soap opera less crime/police story. Found some of the character relationships strange. Felt the plot was a bit convoluted. Not sure if I'll continue with the series.

[Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hercule, meet Freya!

Probably one of the best no les I have read for a while! Great storyline, lots of red herrings, and a denouement that would have made Agatha Christie proud! Hercule, meet Freya! A great 5-star read!

[PMagness · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve had this book for a while and just couldn’t bring myself to read it. The reason for this is I just really don’t like Freya especially for Ben. I really hope you don’t plan on Ben getting romatically involved with her again. I was so glad to see him with Micaelah.

[Mrs Lynn Symonds · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent as always.

[Nicola Ferry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love all the characters. You seem to know them.

[D.J. Eastwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read.

I have read this series in order, and I'm convinced that this is the best yet. An engaging story that keeps you guessing to the end.

[aprilla · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'll continue the series

[Barry Morris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Severely spoilt by many typos!

[Marktroth · Rating 5 out of 5]

ONE DEADLY NIGHT

Another great book in the wild fens inspector bloom series with a great twist at the end will start book 11 straight away

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

oh my word

So many things to say about this book but so many spoilers if I do. Just loved it. On to the next.

[Jean Brierley · Rating 5 out of 5]

One deadly night

You done it again read it in two days going to miss chief inspector standing let's hope the next book con keep me reading

[Susan Hutchinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well what can I say, loved it and revenge is sweet even though it causes problems

[Andy Booth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent. My favourite of the series so far. You get a real feel for the characters.Nice plot within a plot within a plot.

[vicki Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love these books so good