What Goes Around

by Ann Bloxwich

Vicky Wilson is dating Ray Diamond, legendary stripper and renowned bad boy. On a night out with friends, she goes backstage with Ray during the show and disappears...When a woman’s body is discovered following a ladies’ night at a local club, Detective Inspector Alex Peachey is called back from leave to investigate. With a house move imminent and issues with his disabled son; it’s the last thing Alex needs but he has no choice when his colleague is taken ill.Ray claims he’s being framed when all evidence points to him, but is he telling the truth or is he simply arrogant enough to think he can get away with murder?What other authors are saying;‘Hugely enjoyable and gripping, with characters so believable that you forget you don’t know them in real life . . . A talented new voice in crime fiction . . . Bloxwich kept me guessing to the end’ -Louise Voss.‘As slick and hard-hitting as brass knuckles in baby oil, What Goes Around is a riotous, thrilling and fresh crime tale that brings huge entertainment, wry humour and twists galore . . . Highly recommended’ -Rob Parker.‘What Goes Around is a dark and gritty walk on the wild side . . . Ann Bloxwich is an exciting new voice in crime fiction and I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next’ -Howard Linskey.‘What Goes Around pulls back the curtain to reveal the darker side behind a world of glamour that few have seen . . . This is an impressive debut with a twisting storyline and sublime list of characters that reach out and pull you in . . . A gripping thriller that will keep you reading long after it’s time to turn off the light . . . Ann Bloxwich is a crime writer destined to be a big name in the future’ -L J Morris.‘Sharp characters, believable dialogue and an earthy sense of humour combine with a strong sense of place to create an intriguing mystery’ -Douglas Skelton.‘I don’t think another book has made me laugh or cry as much as this one’ -Louise Mullins.‘This is a cracking crime thriller . . . The perfect alternative to a girl’s night out . . . I devoured it’ -Lisa Jenkins.

342 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 31, 2023

Reviews

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is the first in a series featuring Detective Inspector Alex Peachey. When I read police procedural books like this, I like to get to know the characters, especially the main detective(s). I like to know about their relationships with their colleagues, how they work with others, as well as their family life, romantic relationships, etc., and I felt that DI Peachy was presented in an appealing way, in that regard.

The characters came to life in my mind, their interactions and conversations seemed real and relatable, and they were enjoyable to follow. Some of the characters, like Kitty, had fun and vibrant personalities.

I felt the story moved at a nice pace, enough to keep me invested and guessing, without everything happening at once. At some point while I was reading, I realised I'd become invested enough to care about the characters and what happened to them. I'd also happily read another book featuring this character as a protagonist.