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Detective Mike Croft #5
The Nail
Two murders, twenty years apart. One witness with blood on her hands.
At first glance, you’d think charismatic entrepreneur Morgan Springfield was still breathing. Seated at his desk. Executive pen poised in his hand.
That’s the illusion Morgan’s killer wanted to create. Right after they hammered a nail into the top of his spine.
Detective Mike Croft isn’t fooled. He’s seen this killer’s handiwork once before. It’s been twenty years, but you don’t forget a scene like that. Meticulously staged. And for what?
With no leads, no evidence and no motive, Mike might have to take his chances with an unlikely new witness. She reaches out to him, promising information that will blow the case wide open.
Too bad this woman has a history of telling lies. And taking lives.
Mike should know. He’s already put her away once before. For murder.
At first glance, you’d think charismatic entrepreneur Morgan Springfield was still breathing. Seated at his desk. Executive pen poised in his hand.
That’s the illusion Morgan’s killer wanted to create. Right after they hammered a nail into the top of his spine.
Detective Mike Croft isn’t fooled. He’s seen this killer’s handiwork once before. It’s been twenty years, but you don’t forget a scene like that. Meticulously staged. And for what?
With no leads, no evidence and no motive, Mike might have to take his chances with an unlikely new witness. She reaches out to him, promising information that will blow the case wide open.
Too bad this woman has a history of telling lies. And taking lives.
Mike should know. He’s already put her away once before. For murder.
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296 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 25, 2024
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April 13, 2024
A compelling and intense story
Being a big fan of Jane Adams, and especially of this series, I was excited to read this book as it had been a long wait. This story started out with what appeared to be the horrific and devastating murder of a well-respected local businessman, which naturally came as a big shock to his friends and colleagues. Whilst it initially appeared to be a one-off murder, during the investigation DI Mike Croft started to remember a 20-year-old murder, eventually realising that there were similarities in both cases. In the meantime, we are taken back to the events of an earlier book in this series involving the Children of Solomon group. Out of the blue John Tynon is contacted by the mother of the family who were torn apart by those events when she was jailed for killing her husband. Upon her release she is led to believe that her eldest son could be involved in illegal activities, and she asks for John’s help. Gradually over a period the two plots start to come together and the intensity increases. The storylines are cleverly interwoven, and the relationship of the various characters start to become obvious to the police. There is plenty of action and frightening scenes, with lots of twists throughout. This novel requires a great deal of concentration to put all the pieces together, but the ending is a neat tidying up of loose ends and lots of hope for the future of this series. Thank you to Joffe Books for sending this to me for an honest review – I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Being a big fan of Jane Adams, and especially of this series, I was excited to read this book as it had been a long wait. This story started out with what appeared to be the horrific and devastating murder of a well-respected local businessman, which naturally came as a big shock to his friends and colleagues. Whilst it initially appeared to be a one-off murder, during the investigation DI Mike Croft started to remember a 20-year-old murder, eventually realising that there were similarities in both cases. In the meantime, we are taken back to the events of an earlier book in this series involving the Children of Solomon group. Out of the blue John Tynon is contacted by the mother of the family who were torn apart by those events when she was jailed for killing her husband. Upon her release she is led to believe that her eldest son could be involved in illegal activities, and she asks for John’s help. Gradually over a period the two plots start to come together and the intensity increases. The storylines are cleverly interwoven, and the relationship of the various characters start to become obvious to the police. There is plenty of action and frightening scenes, with lots of twists throughout. This novel requires a great deal of concentration to put all the pieces together, but the ending is a neat tidying up of loose ends and lots of hope for the future of this series. Thank you to Joffe Books for sending this to me for an honest review – I thoroughly enjoyed it.
April 16, 2024
Review:
I have read some of the other books in the series by this author, but it was a while ago.
I did find it a bit too complicated in parts, and I found I couldn’t concentrate as well as I should have done.
It was a well written book, but not as appealing as some I’ve read lately, so therefore only 3 stars. It didn’t really grip me and hold my attention.
My thanks to the author and Joffe Publishers for the ARC.
I have read some of the other books in the series by this author, but it was a while ago.
I did find it a bit too complicated in parts, and I found I couldn’t concentrate as well as I should have done.
It was a well written book, but not as appealing as some I’ve read lately, so therefore only 3 stars. It didn’t really grip me and hold my attention.
My thanks to the author and Joffe Publishers for the ARC.
June 13, 2024
Really Great Book
I loved this book. Went through it pretty fast and loved how it tied all previous stories together for a proper ending.
I loved this book. Went through it pretty fast and loved how it tied all previous stories together for a proper ending.
April 24, 2024
What a fabulous thriller!
I am familiar with Jane Adams' books and I am very fond of her style of writing.
The writing style is smooth, the story reads easily and the plot is fast-paced with likeable characters, well, the good ones at least.
Morgan Springfield is found dead behind his desk: - A nail has been driven into his neck and he is tied to his chair, making it look like he is just sitting at his desk working.
Sid, his bussiness - and life partner is shocked and grief stricken; Morgan was known as a good and kind man, with a thriving business; he also helped young people with internships to prevent them from going down the wrong path. Who would want him dead?
And why is there an old fountain pen on his desk that reminds DS Mike Croft of a murder case from decades ago?
I was gripped by the story of Joanna Pearson and the community of the Children of Solomon which is dedicated to working towards environmentally sustainable agriculture.
I felt sorry for Joanna, I understand the criticism of what she did and what she served time for, but frankly I would have done the same. I admire her strength, including starting over at the end and not becoming bitter. I don't know if I could have mustered that strength....
Thankfully, things work out for the Pearon family at the end, although I was sorry that there was no real closure for Sid & Luce, I found that a bit unfortunate.
With an ingenious plot that keeps you guessing until the last chapter, the ‘Nail’ comes highly recommended. 4.5 stars!
I am familiar with Jane Adams' books and I am very fond of her style of writing.
The writing style is smooth, the story reads easily and the plot is fast-paced with likeable characters, well, the good ones at least.
Morgan Springfield is found dead behind his desk: - A nail has been driven into his neck and he is tied to his chair, making it look like he is just sitting at his desk working.
Sid, his bussiness - and life partner is shocked and grief stricken; Morgan was known as a good and kind man, with a thriving business; he also helped young people with internships to prevent them from going down the wrong path. Who would want him dead?
And why is there an old fountain pen on his desk that reminds DS Mike Croft of a murder case from decades ago?
I was gripped by the story of Joanna Pearson and the community of the Children of Solomon which is dedicated to working towards environmentally sustainable agriculture.
I felt sorry for Joanna, I understand the criticism of what she did and what she served time for, but frankly I would have done the same. I admire her strength, including starting over at the end and not becoming bitter. I don't know if I could have mustered that strength....
Thankfully, things work out for the Pearon family at the end, although I was sorry that there was no real closure for Sid & Luce, I found that a bit unfortunate.
With an ingenious plot that keeps you guessing until the last chapter, the ‘Nail’ comes highly recommended. 4.5 stars!
April 17, 2024
It's hard to believe that I read Jane Adams's debut, The Greenway, almost 30 years ago; the characters introduced then appeared across four books before Adams started diversifying but, luckily for readers, in recent years she has returned to her earlier series and given them new life. The Nail does reintroduce more secondary characters from the second novel in the series but I'd be lying if I said I could remember reading a 1996 book particularly well, so I'm delighted to confirm that this new instalment stands well on its own without the need to have (recently) read the predecessor. Of course, did-hards will want to read the series in order, so that's no bad thing, either!
Adams is very much the master of extremely intricate plots with multiple strands and a great many people populating the stories, and The Nail is no exception. What works well is the inclusion of ordinary people caught up in extraordinary events, and down to earth police men and women who don't have to have horrendous personal issues to distract them all the time - this is interesting, too! I probably should have taken the time to re-read earlier instalments before I read this, as there were just a handful of times when I perhaps I felt I'd missed a nod to something that had gone before, but realistically this is a minor quibble and did detract from the enjoyment of the story. I hope there will be more in this series.
Adams is very much the master of extremely intricate plots with multiple strands and a great many people populating the stories, and The Nail is no exception. What works well is the inclusion of ordinary people caught up in extraordinary events, and down to earth police men and women who don't have to have horrendous personal issues to distract them all the time - this is interesting, too! I probably should have taken the time to re-read earlier instalments before I read this, as there were just a handful of times when I perhaps I felt I'd missed a nod to something that had gone before, but realistically this is a minor quibble and did detract from the enjoyment of the story. I hope there will be more in this series.
April 18, 2024
Detective Mike Croft #5
At first glance, you'd think charismatic entrepreneur Morgan Springfield was still breathing. Seated at his desk. Executive pen poised in his hand. That's the illusion Morgan's killer wanted to create. Right after they hammered a nail into the back of his spine. Detective Mike Croft isn't fooled. He's seen this killer's handiwork once before. It's been twenty years, but you don't forget a scene like that. Meticulously staged. And for what? Morgan's devastated partner can't think of a single reason. Much less a suspect. But Mike knows a lie when he hears one. An unlikely new witness reaches out from Mike's murky past, promising information that will blow the case wide open. Too bad this woman has a history of telling lies. And taking lives. Mike might have to take his chances with a convicted killer.
We have the investigation of Morgan Springfield, and at the same time, a woman who was recently released from prison, is trying to make contact with her family, only to discover that her son is involved with a dangerous character who is linked to the murder. The two threads eventually join together, and they are tied up neatly by the end. You do have to give this book your full attention, as it's quite complex in parts. This twisted read is gripping and action packed.
Published 25th April
I would like to thank #NetGalley #JoffeBooks and the author #JaneAdams for my ARC of #TheNail in exchange for an honest review.
At first glance, you'd think charismatic entrepreneur Morgan Springfield was still breathing. Seated at his desk. Executive pen poised in his hand. That's the illusion Morgan's killer wanted to create. Right after they hammered a nail into the back of his spine. Detective Mike Croft isn't fooled. He's seen this killer's handiwork once before. It's been twenty years, but you don't forget a scene like that. Meticulously staged. And for what? Morgan's devastated partner can't think of a single reason. Much less a suspect. But Mike knows a lie when he hears one. An unlikely new witness reaches out from Mike's murky past, promising information that will blow the case wide open. Too bad this woman has a history of telling lies. And taking lives. Mike might have to take his chances with a convicted killer.
We have the investigation of Morgan Springfield, and at the same time, a woman who was recently released from prison, is trying to make contact with her family, only to discover that her son is involved with a dangerous character who is linked to the murder. The two threads eventually join together, and they are tied up neatly by the end. You do have to give this book your full attention, as it's quite complex in parts. This twisted read is gripping and action packed.
Published 25th April
I would like to thank #NetGalley #JoffeBooks and the author #JaneAdams for my ARC of #TheNail in exchange for an honest review.
April 26, 2024
Entrepreneur Morgan Springfield is dead, killed by a nail gun and posed at his desk. Johanna Pearson, recently released from prison, is sure that her estranged son is planning a crime although she doesn’t know what it is or when it will happen. DI Mike Croft, investigating the murder and puzzling through Johanna’s worries, remembers a case that was eerily similar to the Springfield murder. It happened twenty years ago. Jane Adams slowly weaves these plots together until a breathtaking conclusion reveals how they are linked.
The Nail is full of realistically described characters, especially Johanna. When she discovered that her husband was a pedophile, she killed him and served ten years in prison. Now free, she is desperate to be part of her children’s lives and to help her oldest son. This is detective fiction at its best, mixing a character driven thriller with a carefully plotted police procedural. 5 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley, Joffe Books and Jane Adams for this ARC.
The Nail is full of realistically described characters, especially Johanna. When she discovered that her husband was a pedophile, she killed him and served ten years in prison. Now free, she is desperate to be part of her children’s lives and to help her oldest son. This is detective fiction at its best, mixing a character driven thriller with a carefully plotted police procedural. 5 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley, Joffe Books and Jane Adams for this ARC.
August 1, 2024
Detective Who?
I received this book free from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. Although labeled as a “Detective Inspector Mike Croft” novel, this character appears only intermittently in the story, which is not very smoothly flowing. The story begins with a murder of a man in his own office by the bizarre method of driving a large nail into the back of his neck. The body has been carefully posed and tied to an office chair seated at a desk. The detectives have a vague memory of seeing a similarly posed body at a murder scene some years earlier, and it help with the eventual solution of the case.
The story jumps around a lot and is difficult to follow. It also seems to be somewhat less than believable. I did not enjoy reading the book and would not recommend it to others. I award only two of the available five stars and no recommendation to potential readers. Feel free to skip this one. 2 Stars
I received this book free from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. Although labeled as a “Detective Inspector Mike Croft” novel, this character appears only intermittently in the story, which is not very smoothly flowing. The story begins with a murder of a man in his own office by the bizarre method of driving a large nail into the back of his neck. The body has been carefully posed and tied to an office chair seated at a desk. The detectives have a vague memory of seeing a similarly posed body at a murder scene some years earlier, and it help with the eventual solution of the case.
The story jumps around a lot and is difficult to follow. It also seems to be somewhat less than believable. I did not enjoy reading the book and would not recommend it to others. I award only two of the available five stars and no recommendation to potential readers. Feel free to skip this one. 2 Stars
April 18, 2024
'The Nail' starts with an impact and I was quickly immersed in the plot, sadly this did not keep up the entire way through the plot and there were elements that were a slower pace and not as gripping. The plot is good, if a little gory at times, I particularly enjoyed the complexity of the plot. There is a lot more to this than you might initially think and it was enjoyable to see how Adams drew out the different threads and explained the connection.
The characters were good although I do not feel like I learnt a lot about them individually. However, they told the story well and had interesting aspects to their personalities.
Overall, this was an enjoyable, gritty crime read.
Thank you to NetGalley and Joffe Books for an advance copy.
The characters were good although I do not feel like I learnt a lot about them individually. However, they told the story well and had interesting aspects to their personalities.
Overall, this was an enjoyable, gritty crime read.
Thank you to NetGalley and Joffe Books for an advance copy.
April 12, 2024
I enjoyed this. The investigation into why a very likeable businessman was brutally murdered was riveting. At the same time, a woman recently released from prison is trying to get back in touch with her family and soon finds herself in danger when she realises her son is involved with a dangerous character linked to the murder.
I thought the way the two separate threads were woven together was very well done. I had a lot of sympathy for the mother in the situation she found herself in. I hadn't read the previous books in the series but it didn't matter as this worked as a standalone.
My thanks to Joffe Books for a copy of this and this is my honest review.
I thought the way the two separate threads were woven together was very well done. I had a lot of sympathy for the mother in the situation she found herself in. I hadn't read the previous books in the series but it didn't matter as this worked as a standalone.
My thanks to Joffe Books for a copy of this and this is my honest review.
April 24, 2024
The fifth in the DCI Mike Croft series is well written and a good read. Can be read as a stand alone, which is how I read it.
There is something about the murder scene that jogs Mike’s memory, something about the way the pen has been placed on the desk by the dead man reminds him of an unsolved murder from 16 years previously.
Johann Pearson is out on licence and asks her probation officer to contact a retired detective as she has something to tell him relating to her son, she fears he is going to be involved in a murder. Is this related to the murder? It is up to the Police to work it all out.
There is something about the murder scene that jogs Mike’s memory, something about the way the pen has been placed on the desk by the dead man reminds him of an unsolved murder from 16 years previously.
Johann Pearson is out on licence and asks her probation officer to contact a retired detective as she has something to tell him relating to her son, she fears he is going to be involved in a murder. Is this related to the murder? It is up to the Police to work it all out.
October 31, 2024
The Nail by Jane Adams is book 5 in the Detective MikeCroft Police series. Two murders twenty years apart. One witness with blood on her hands. The entrepreneur Maurice Springfield is sat poised at his desk, dead. He had a nail hammered into the top of his spine. Detective Mike Croft has seen this handiwork before, it has been twenty years. You don’t however forget a scene, staged like that.
The Nail is at times quite complex with the murderer chasing people with the intention of killing them, for some reason only he knows.
It is only at the end of the story that the true reasons for the killer doing what he did is known, because he left evidence behind.
Recommended
The Nail is at times quite complex with the murderer chasing people with the intention of killing them, for some reason only he knows.
It is only at the end of the story that the true reasons for the killer doing what he did is known, because he left evidence behind.
Recommended
April 22, 2024
This was my first Jane Adam’s book, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you Joffe Books for the ARC. I will definitely be looking to read more of her work. I am sure that some points/relations would have been clearer if I had read the prior novels in the series, but this book read well alone. I became attached to the characters quickly and was pulling for a good outcome from early on in the book. There was the perfect amount of suspense throughout the book, and resolution at the end was very good. I would definitely recommend this book to those that like criminal fiction.
April 25, 2024
Gripping
When Detective Mike Nash is called to investigate the death of a business man, he is reminded of another case about 20 years before. Then a young man, who had recently been released from prison, is found dead and looks like he could have been killed by the same person. This time though, there was a witness, and it becomes a race against time to find the witness and protect him, but will Mike and the team find him in time? This is a really gripping murder/mystery, which kept me guessing. I did not want to put the book down.
When Detective Mike Nash is called to investigate the death of a business man, he is reminded of another case about 20 years before. Then a young man, who had recently been released from prison, is found dead and looks like he could have been killed by the same person. This time though, there was a witness, and it becomes a race against time to find the witness and protect him, but will Mike and the team find him in time? This is a really gripping murder/mystery, which kept me guessing. I did not want to put the book down.
April 22, 2024
I was just in the mood for a gripping thriller when I stumbled upon this novel. And it was love at first sight. The story is a constant weave of references to past events that the reader should have known as they read the previous books - the last one in particular - and the present, with a new dramatic and macabre case on the horizon.
Like his previous works, The Nail is also a thriller novel rich in gruesome details told with meticulousness. Timelines intertwine, the atmosphere thickens, and the story captivates the reader, leading them to chase various information to uncover the truth.
Detailed narration, a masterful interweaving of stories that resolve at the conclusion and leave a glimmer of what will be.
(You can find a full review on NetGalley and an article on my blog this Wednesday. Special thanks to Joffe Books for allowing me to read the novel in advance.)
Like his previous works, The Nail is also a thriller novel rich in gruesome details told with meticulousness. Timelines intertwine, the atmosphere thickens, and the story captivates the reader, leading them to chase various information to uncover the truth.
Detailed narration, a masterful interweaving of stories that resolve at the conclusion and leave a glimmer of what will be.
(You can find a full review on NetGalley and an article on my blog this Wednesday. Special thanks to Joffe Books for allowing me to read the novel in advance.)
August 16, 2024
Very good!
Detective Mike Croft Book 5 was an adventure. Jane Adam's is very good at twisting plots. Brian Hedgecock was a formidable foe. Mike and his team had a tough case to crack. If there is a Book 6, Jude will be back. As will John, Maria, Mike, and Terry. See ya then Maybe!
Detective Mike Croft Book 5 was an adventure. Jane Adam's is very good at twisting plots. Brian Hedgecock was a formidable foe. Mike and his team had a tough case to crack. If there is a Book 6, Jude will be back. As will John, Maria, Mike, and Terry. See ya then Maybe!
October 24, 2025
This was the last story in the box set I have and it's another complex murder with roots in the past.
Well-written with believable characters that suited the plot.
There were some great descriptions of the area, which added atmospheric tones to the tale.
Psychologically intriguing about human behaviour.
Worth reading.
Well-written with believable characters that suited the plot.
There were some great descriptions of the area, which added atmospheric tones to the tale.
Psychologically intriguing about human behaviour.
Worth reading.
April 18, 2024
This book was just not for me. It had far too many characters, and it got really convoluted. I had a really hard time following it, and it just never grabbed my interest.
Do not recommend this one.
Thank you to Joffe Books for the gifted ARC.
Do not recommend this one.
Thank you to Joffe Books for the gifted ARC.
April 14, 2024
Another great murder mystery with all the mayhem you could want,these UK crime series are so great especially if you like shows like Law & Order.
April 28, 2024
Absorbing ,l was page turning straight away.
This book has me interested from the first few pages ,a great mystery and well written,l will be following the Author.🙂
This book has me interested from the first few pages ,a great mystery and well written,l will be following the Author.🙂
April 30, 2024
The Nail by Jane Adams,
I found it hard to put this book down. Fast moving, and full of twists along the way. Would definitely recommend it ?
I found it hard to put this book down. Fast moving, and full of twists along the way. Would definitely recommend it ?
May 7, 2024
The Nail is a straightforward police procedural that reads quickly and has a compelling plot and believable characters.
An independent review for NetGalley / Joffe Books.
An independent review for NetGalley / Joffe Books.
May 30, 2024
Compelling
A really good read,unfolds slowly drawing you in keeping you turning the pages marvellous characters first-class plot tense.enjoyed this book
A really good read,unfolds slowly drawing you in keeping you turning the pages marvellous characters first-class plot tense.enjoyed this book
June 25, 2024
This has been a fantastic series. I do hope that there is more to come
September 10, 2024
DI Mike Croft is sure that there is a connection between a murder of 18 years ago, and the present one of 43 year old businessman Morgan Springfield. But what of Joanna Pearson, just released from prison for rhe murder of her husband, and her family.
An enjoyable modern mystery
An enjoyable modern mystery
June 2, 2024
Sid Patterson is horrified on arriving at work to find his dear friend and colleague, Morgan Springfield dead at his desk. He dials 999 and collapses.
The police arrive and Seth Harding, the crime scene manager notices signs of Morgan having been tied up. There is a wound at the back of his neck, and he has been dead for about eight hours. Detective Inspector Mike Croft and Detective Sergeant Jude Burnett take over, Mike studies the first photographs taken of the scene. The body seems to have been posed and his fountain pen placed by his left hand – he was right-handed. This suddenly reminds Mike of a similar case eighteen years ago; can they possibly be connected? Another puzzle is why had Morgan’s desk been moved to face the door?
Later, on close examination it’s discovered that something narrow like a large nail, seems to have been inserted in Morgan’s neck and then removed with force, after severing the spinal cord.
We then learn of retired Detective Inspector John Tynan being contacted by Johanna Pearson, released from prison three weeks ago after serving time for murdering her husband who had been suspected of abusing children. John remembers the case as his friend Mike Croft was the arresting officer.
She now wants him to help her find out what her son Paul is up to. She is concerned that when Paul spent a short time in prison, he shared a cell with a notorious criminal Ross Cahn. He is now spending too much time with Cahn since their recent release, she is sure no good will come of it. John agrees to help if he can.
Then to her horror a connection is found between Ross Cahn and Morgan Springfield, surely this has nothing to do with Paul? Then her son disappears.
When there is another murder Mike and the team realise there is someone even more dangerous involved, especially when a connection is definitely found to two murders several years ago.
Then Johanna is badly beaten up. The police have never been faced with such complicated murder cases to solve. Mike and his team must certainly pull out all the stops before there are any more.
A thoroughly recommended very complicated and intriguing crime thriller which certainly gets the grey cells working overtime.
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Reviewer: Tricia Chappell
For Lizzie Sirett (Mystery People Group)
The police arrive and Seth Harding, the crime scene manager notices signs of Morgan having been tied up. There is a wound at the back of his neck, and he has been dead for about eight hours. Detective Inspector Mike Croft and Detective Sergeant Jude Burnett take over, Mike studies the first photographs taken of the scene. The body seems to have been posed and his fountain pen placed by his left hand – he was right-handed. This suddenly reminds Mike of a similar case eighteen years ago; can they possibly be connected? Another puzzle is why had Morgan’s desk been moved to face the door?
Later, on close examination it’s discovered that something narrow like a large nail, seems to have been inserted in Morgan’s neck and then removed with force, after severing the spinal cord.
We then learn of retired Detective Inspector John Tynan being contacted by Johanna Pearson, released from prison three weeks ago after serving time for murdering her husband who had been suspected of abusing children. John remembers the case as his friend Mike Croft was the arresting officer.
She now wants him to help her find out what her son Paul is up to. She is concerned that when Paul spent a short time in prison, he shared a cell with a notorious criminal Ross Cahn. He is now spending too much time with Cahn since their recent release, she is sure no good will come of it. John agrees to help if he can.
Then to her horror a connection is found between Ross Cahn and Morgan Springfield, surely this has nothing to do with Paul? Then her son disappears.
When there is another murder Mike and the team realise there is someone even more dangerous involved, especially when a connection is definitely found to two murders several years ago.
Then Johanna is badly beaten up. The police have never been faced with such complicated murder cases to solve. Mike and his team must certainly pull out all the stops before there are any more.
A thoroughly recommended very complicated and intriguing crime thriller which certainly gets the grey cells working overtime.
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Reviewer: Tricia Chappell
For Lizzie Sirett (Mystery People Group)
July 28, 2024
Johanna Pearson was released from prison where she served her punishment for killing her husband Eric suspected of child abuse. Her son coped badly with her incarceration and finished up in prison too. He was released recently and he confided in his younger brother Steven he had been asked by his former inmate Ross Cahn to help out with a murder. Since Morgan Springfield was recently killed, Johanna suspects Ross Cahr is responsible and approaches inspector Croft to share her suspicion. She is brushed off, but when Ross Cahr is killed and her son spotted to run for his life, she is called back by the inspector. Although the story is interesting, some passages could have been skipped..
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