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Detective Karen Hart #11
See No Evil
Every instinct is screaming at her that something is wrong.
‘Lorraine?’ The door stands open, the kettle cold, the house dark and silent. Behind an overturned chair, she sees a figure on the floor. Rushing forward, a gasp of fear escapes Karen’s chest: her future mother-in-law will never open her eyes again…
DS Karen Hart’s happy world is shattered the moment she finds her fiancé Mike’s mother murdered on what should have been a night of celebration. And even worse, someone has sewn the soft skin around Lorraine’s eyes shut…
Karen’s entire soul aches to uncover Lorraine’s killer. But her team cannot let her be a part of the investigation, and she is forced to watch from the sidelines. Every clue haunts her: the page mysteriously torn from Lorraine’s address book, the whispers about Lorraine’s troubled history. Then another of Mike’s relatives is found dead―eyes sewn shut in the same horrifying way.
Karen is sure the key to this case lies in Mike’s family, but as she gets closer to the truth, the killer’s attention turns to her. Now she must solve this case alone before someone else she loves becomes the next victim―and before the killer closes Karen’s own eyes forever…
‘Lorraine?’ The door stands open, the kettle cold, the house dark and silent. Behind an overturned chair, she sees a figure on the floor. Rushing forward, a gasp of fear escapes Karen’s chest: her future mother-in-law will never open her eyes again…
DS Karen Hart’s happy world is shattered the moment she finds her fiancé Mike’s mother murdered on what should have been a night of celebration. And even worse, someone has sewn the soft skin around Lorraine’s eyes shut…
Karen’s entire soul aches to uncover Lorraine’s killer. But her team cannot let her be a part of the investigation, and she is forced to watch from the sidelines. Every clue haunts her: the page mysteriously torn from Lorraine’s address book, the whispers about Lorraine’s troubled history. Then another of Mike’s relatives is found dead―eyes sewn shut in the same horrifying way.
Karen is sure the key to this case lies in Mike’s family, but as she gets closer to the truth, the killer’s attention turns to her. Now she must solve this case alone before someone else she loves becomes the next victim―and before the killer closes Karen’s own eyes forever…
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First published September 23, 2025
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D.S. Butler
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October 20, 2025
This is another Detective Karen Hart novel, and while the author has written several others in the series, I hadn't read any of them, but you can totally dive in here. It works perfectly as a standalone read, so don't worry about catching up.
What quickly impressed me was how intricately the plot was constructed. D.S. Butler knows how to layer a story, building up a narrative full of unexpected developments that keep you emotionally invested right up until the very end. The quality of the writing and the clever plotting were a serious highlight.
The stakes are sky-high for Detective Hart this time because the crime becomes incredibly personal: the victim is her future mother-in-law. This puts Karen in the middle of a very painful investigation, and to make matters worse, she’s immediately pulled off the case by an overly arrogant superior who clearly thinks he’s above the rest of the team. The momentum created by these conflicts is fantastic. The dramatic tension and sudden shifts in direction are so well handled that this whole story honestly feels like it was made for a movie.
Big praise for how this thriller succeeded to sidestep many of the usual clichés.It keeps you guessing. Buuut, while I thoroughly enjoyed the journey and thought the plotting was smart, it wasn't the kind of book that compelled me to pull an all-nighter if you know what I mean. I didn't feel that intense, ‘have to finish this asap’ urge. That being said, it is a truly solid 4 stars mystery.
Many, many thanks to D.S. Butler, Amazon Publishing UK, and NetGalley for the ARC. This is a voluntary review, reflecting solely my opinion.
What quickly impressed me was how intricately the plot was constructed. D.S. Butler knows how to layer a story, building up a narrative full of unexpected developments that keep you emotionally invested right up until the very end. The quality of the writing and the clever plotting were a serious highlight.
The stakes are sky-high for Detective Hart this time because the crime becomes incredibly personal: the victim is her future mother-in-law. This puts Karen in the middle of a very painful investigation, and to make matters worse, she’s immediately pulled off the case by an overly arrogant superior who clearly thinks he’s above the rest of the team. The momentum created by these conflicts is fantastic. The dramatic tension and sudden shifts in direction are so well handled that this whole story honestly feels like it was made for a movie.
Big praise for how this thriller succeeded to sidestep many of the usual clichés.It keeps you guessing. Buuut, while I thoroughly enjoyed the journey and thought the plotting was smart, it wasn't the kind of book that compelled me to pull an all-nighter if you know what I mean. I didn't feel that intense, ‘have to finish this asap’ urge. That being said, it is a truly solid 4 stars mystery.
Many, many thanks to D.S. Butler, Amazon Publishing UK, and NetGalley for the ARC. This is a voluntary review, reflecting solely my opinion.
July 26, 2025
D.S. Karen Hart and her fiancé, Mike, are about to announce their engagement to his family when they discover the body of his mother bludgeoned to death, with her eyes sewn shut. Karen is too close to the case and is told she cannot participate in the investigation. But, of course, that doesn’t stop her. Secrets are revealed about Mike’s mother, and Karen finds herself and Mike in danger.
This fast-paced, well-plotted, suspenseful mystery is filled with twists that keep the reader guessing. I couldn't put the book down. D.S. Butler is another author who always captures my attention and doesn't let go. I enjoy the main character, as well as her supporting team. Karen is engaging, capable, empathetic, and doesn’t suffer fools gladly, although in this story she does take some imprudent chances. Her team is composed of likable, supportive, well-developed characters.
The eleventh in the Karen Hart series, this is the seventh I have read. Although the main players’ stories progress with successive books, each installment can be read as a stand-alone.
Fans of British police procedurals will enjoy this well-written book, as well as others in the series. I look forward to reading the next one for another entertaining read.
Thanks to @NetGalley and @AmazonPublishing #ThomasandMercer for the DRC.
This fast-paced, well-plotted, suspenseful mystery is filled with twists that keep the reader guessing. I couldn't put the book down. D.S. Butler is another author who always captures my attention and doesn't let go. I enjoy the main character, as well as her supporting team. Karen is engaging, capable, empathetic, and doesn’t suffer fools gladly, although in this story she does take some imprudent chances. Her team is composed of likable, supportive, well-developed characters.
The eleventh in the Karen Hart series, this is the seventh I have read. Although the main players’ stories progress with successive books, each installment can be read as a stand-alone.
Fans of British police procedurals will enjoy this well-written book, as well as others in the series. I look forward to reading the next one for another entertaining read.
Thanks to @NetGalley and @AmazonPublishing #ThomasandMercer for the DRC.
September 12, 2025
I’ll tell you what: it’s a difficult life being the heroine of so many Police Stories, being shot, shot at, tied up and so on. All a bit unreal, but the secondary characters ground it so it’s a good read.
September 2, 2025
See No Evil by D.S. Butler is the 11th in the Detective Karen Hart series.
First, let me thank NetGalley, the publisher Thomas & Mercer, and of course the author, for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
This was quite good, as the whole series has been.
There were a lot of potential suspects, so that made it interesting, and the actual killer did cross my mind early on, but so did a lot of the others. Sophie and I were on the same page about one of them.
All the characters had depth, and therefore felt believable. I really disliked Falkner, and can't believe he didn't get more flack for his attitude, boss or not! I continue to like Karen's team, and with every book, Arnie grows on me.
The book looked at grief, and how each person involved handled it a little differently, because they all had a different relationship to Louise (who had never been a favorite character of mine). The book also looked at the whole concept of hiding things with the reason of protecting someone else.
Speaking of hiding things, a number of people hid behind different persona's, and on one occasion, I couldn't see past it. That was clever!
Overall, this was a fast and entertaining book, a good addition to the series, and I'm looking forward to the next in line!
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September 12, 2025
See No Evil by D. S. Butler was a captivating read narrated by Henrietta Meire, who delivered a remarkable performance. While it can be enjoyed as a standalone, I highly recommend starting with the series for the best experience. The author skillfully weaves a complex mystery that unfolds through multiple twists and turns, keeping the reader emotionally engaged until the very end. I was thoroughly impressed by the writing and the clever plot twists.
Thanks, Brilliance Publishing via NetGalley.
Thanks, Brilliance Publishing via NetGalley.
August 23, 2025
This book popped up on my ‘reader recommended’ list and sounded exciting so I thought I’d give it a whirl.
It started brilliantly and has good pace but it was lacking in police procedural and some of the dialogue was a bit clunky, repetitive and in some cases badly written.
As the story progressed I found myself less and less invested in the story. Tenuous links and hero antics taking precedence over fact and reality.
That said, it’s an unchallenging read and one I skipped through very quickly. But I don’t think I’d be eager to read another from this series.
Thanks to NetGalley for my advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
It started brilliantly and has good pace but it was lacking in police procedural and some of the dialogue was a bit clunky, repetitive and in some cases badly written.
As the story progressed I found myself less and less invested in the story. Tenuous links and hero antics taking precedence over fact and reality.
That said, it’s an unchallenging read and one I skipped through very quickly. But I don’t think I’d be eager to read another from this series.
Thanks to NetGalley for my advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
August 26, 2025
Every instinct is screaming at her that something is wrong. ‘Lorraine?’ The door stands open, the kettle cold, the house dark and silent. Behind an overturned chair, she sees a figure on the floor. Rushing forward, a gasp of fear escapes Karen’s chest: her future mother-in-law will never open her eyes again…
Karen finds her fiancé's mother, Lorraine, murdered on a night meant for celebration. The worst part is that Karen's team forces her to step away from the investigation due to her personal connection. The mystery deepens when another relative is found dead with their eyes sewn shut in the same gruesome manner.
Despite being sidelined, Karen feels compelled to find the killer, and therein lies the issue I had with See No Evil. I can understand why Karen wanted to help solve the crime. BECAUSE she was close to the case, she would be able to see things that her team couldn't.
As Karen begins investigating from the outside, she uncovers haunting clues, including a torn page from Lorraine's address book. From there, See No Evil became a story about Karen and her team each trying to solve the case, but not sharing information with each other. As I neared the end of the book, I was so ready to get past that part.
As in previous books, I still loved Sophie. She had amazing common sense, unlike the new leader of the team. I wanted to kick him (and his master's degree) to the curb!!
See No Evil can be read as a stand-alone.
Many thanks to #ThomasAndMercer, for providing this book for review and consideration via #NetGalley. All opinions are my own. See No Evil has an expected publication date of September 2, 2025.
Karen finds her fiancé's mother, Lorraine, murdered on a night meant for celebration. The worst part is that Karen's team forces her to step away from the investigation due to her personal connection. The mystery deepens when another relative is found dead with their eyes sewn shut in the same gruesome manner.
Despite being sidelined, Karen feels compelled to find the killer, and therein lies the issue I had with See No Evil. I can understand why Karen wanted to help solve the crime. BECAUSE she was close to the case, she would be able to see things that her team couldn't.
As Karen begins investigating from the outside, she uncovers haunting clues, including a torn page from Lorraine's address book. From there, See No Evil became a story about Karen and her team each trying to solve the case, but not sharing information with each other. As I neared the end of the book, I was so ready to get past that part.
As in previous books, I still loved Sophie. She had amazing common sense, unlike the new leader of the team. I wanted to kick him (and his master's degree) to the curb!!
See No Evil can be read as a stand-alone.
Many thanks to #ThomasAndMercer, for providing this book for review and consideration via #NetGalley. All opinions are my own. See No Evil has an expected publication date of September 2, 2025.
August 1, 2025
I'm a fan of this series, but this latest book fell just a bit short for me. DS Karen Hart and her fiancé, Mike, discover the body of his mother, Lorraine, in her home. Not only was she murdered, but her eyes were sewn shut. They can’t believe such a horrible crime was committed, and to his mother, of all people. He withdraws into himself, and she’s at a loss as to how to be there for him. She can’t investigate the case officially because of her connection, but she assumes her team will keep her in the loop as much as possible. But outside help is brought in, and the detective in charge is determined to keep her as far away from the case as possible.
Of course, Karen, being Karen, continues to involve herself as much as she can, visiting suspects and looking into Lorraine’s history. Turns out she had plenty of secrets, and one of them could hold the key to solving her murder. But will the detectives on the case listen to her input before it’s too late?
There was quite a bit of repetition in the story, mostly Karen lamenting that she can’t help Mike through his grief. But the same thoughts run through her head each time and are repeated throughout the story. It just slowed the pacing down here and there.
I enjoyed seeing from Arnie’s point of view, as the reader gets to know him a little better in this book, and how he interacts with the other members of the team. And good old Chapman features again in this story, still as slippery as ever, but also helpful towards Karen and Mike, leaving them unsure as to his true character. It was a good entry in this series, and I’m glad certain lingering questions about Mike’s family were answered. Too bad it came at such a cost.
Of course, Karen, being Karen, continues to involve herself as much as she can, visiting suspects and looking into Lorraine’s history. Turns out she had plenty of secrets, and one of them could hold the key to solving her murder. But will the detectives on the case listen to her input before it’s too late?
There was quite a bit of repetition in the story, mostly Karen lamenting that she can’t help Mike through his grief. But the same thoughts run through her head each time and are repeated throughout the story. It just slowed the pacing down here and there.
I enjoyed seeing from Arnie’s point of view, as the reader gets to know him a little better in this book, and how he interacts with the other members of the team. And good old Chapman features again in this story, still as slippery as ever, but also helpful towards Karen and Mike, leaving them unsure as to his true character. It was a good entry in this series, and I’m glad certain lingering questions about Mike’s family were answered. Too bad it came at such a cost.
September 2, 2025
DS Karen Hart’s happy world is shattered the moment she finds her fiancé Mike’s mother murdered on what should have been a night of celebration. And even worse, someone has sewn the soft skin around Lorraine’s eyes shut. Karen’s entire soul aches to uncover Lorraine’s killer. But her team cannot let her be a part of the investigation, and she is forced to watch from the sidelines.
The eleventh outing for Karen & another very well written mystery. It’s fast paced with twists & turns, the characters have depth. Whilst it could easily be read on its own I’ve loved getting to know Karen, her backstory & her team. This book was different to the others as the team were working individually & there was a lack of sharing. I was left guessing as to who the villain was. An intriguing book which I thoroughly enjoyed
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own
The eleventh outing for Karen & another very well written mystery. It’s fast paced with twists & turns, the characters have depth. Whilst it could easily be read on its own I’ve loved getting to know Karen, her backstory & her team. This book was different to the others as the team were working individually & there was a lack of sharing. I was left guessing as to who the villain was. An intriguing book which I thoroughly enjoyed
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own
August 29, 2025
4.25 stars
This is the eleventh book in this series, but it would also work well as a standalone. D.S. Karen Hart is an intelligent and hard-working detective with a team that works well together. She’s a likable character with a sad backstory, but is determined to move past it. In this book, a brutal killing hits close to home, so Karen is told to step away from the case. Her team tries to quietly keep her in the loop, and she's not sure the detectives brought in to lead the case are up to the task. She can't help but do some investigating herself, especially since she and her fiancé could be in danger.
This was a complex and suspenseful case. I love Karen's team, so I missed them being able to openly work together. However, one team member, DS Arnie Hodgson, really steps up and plays an important role in the investigation, as does DC Sophie Jones who is eager, but sometimes doesn't know if she can trust her instincts. I was very surprised when the whole truth about the killing was revealed. As always with this series, as soon as I finish a book, I'm already looking forward to the next one.
I received an advance copy of this ebook from Amazon Publishing, Thomas and Mercer, and NetGalley for review consideration. My review is voluntary and unbiased.
This is the eleventh book in this series, but it would also work well as a standalone. D.S. Karen Hart is an intelligent and hard-working detective with a team that works well together. She’s a likable character with a sad backstory, but is determined to move past it. In this book, a brutal killing hits close to home, so Karen is told to step away from the case. Her team tries to quietly keep her in the loop, and she's not sure the detectives brought in to lead the case are up to the task. She can't help but do some investigating herself, especially since she and her fiancé could be in danger.
This was a complex and suspenseful case. I love Karen's team, so I missed them being able to openly work together. However, one team member, DS Arnie Hodgson, really steps up and plays an important role in the investigation, as does DC Sophie Jones who is eager, but sometimes doesn't know if she can trust her instincts. I was very surprised when the whole truth about the killing was revealed. As always with this series, as soon as I finish a book, I'm already looking forward to the next one.
I received an advance copy of this ebook from Amazon Publishing, Thomas and Mercer, and NetGalley for review consideration. My review is voluntary and unbiased.
July 30, 2025
Thank you to Netgalley for this preview copy of the police crime thriller, See No Evil by D. S. Butler. This book is one of a number in the D. S. Karen Hart series but can be read as a stand alone book which is what I did, not having read any of the others previously. Now that I have finished this one, I will dip into the rest of the series, though, as I enjoyed it and felt it stood up well against other books in this genre.
The book was descriptive and fairly well paced, with the shocking murder of Karen's soon to be mother in law as central to the plot. The author wrote realistically about the police team and their investigation. She also did a good job of fleshing out the characters and made me really care about Karen and her family. As a result, it had me hooked, wanting to find out who was responsible for the murder/s and why, much like a good police procedural TV series. It also had a distinctive British flavour to it, with, amongst other things, the characters drinking plenty of cups of tea.
I would say this is a solid police crime thriller and worth a read. The ending wasn't too obvious either, which I appreciated.
The book was descriptive and fairly well paced, with the shocking murder of Karen's soon to be mother in law as central to the plot. The author wrote realistically about the police team and their investigation. She also did a good job of fleshing out the characters and made me really care about Karen and her family. As a result, it had me hooked, wanting to find out who was responsible for the murder/s and why, much like a good police procedural TV series. It also had a distinctive British flavour to it, with, amongst other things, the characters drinking plenty of cups of tea.
I would say this is a solid police crime thriller and worth a read. The ending wasn't too obvious either, which I appreciated.
July 27, 2025
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy of this book.
Detective Karen Hart and her partner Mike are visiting his mum to break the news of their engagement. They are shocked to find Lorraine dead with her eyes sewn shut. With an outside team sent in to investigate, Karen is shut out of the case. Could it be linked to a cold case that Lorraine had newspaper clippings about? When Lorraine’s long lost sister is murdered in the same way, Karen is worried that they will come for mine next.
This was a rollercoaster ride. Emotions were clear for all of the characters. Karen’s frustration was clear to read and the uncomfortableness of her colleagues shone out from the pages. The story had many twist and turns as details were revealed slowly, mimicking the pace of an investigation
In real life. The final reveal when it came could have gone a couple of ways and o had predicted which one it would be. However until the last minute I didn’t see it coming. I liked how this boom didn’t leave any threads unresolved and look forward to the next one.
Detective Karen Hart and her partner Mike are visiting his mum to break the news of their engagement. They are shocked to find Lorraine dead with her eyes sewn shut. With an outside team sent in to investigate, Karen is shut out of the case. Could it be linked to a cold case that Lorraine had newspaper clippings about? When Lorraine’s long lost sister is murdered in the same way, Karen is worried that they will come for mine next.
This was a rollercoaster ride. Emotions were clear for all of the characters. Karen’s frustration was clear to read and the uncomfortableness of her colleagues shone out from the pages. The story had many twist and turns as details were revealed slowly, mimicking the pace of an investigation
In real life. The final reveal when it came could have gone a couple of ways and o had predicted which one it would be. However until the last minute I didn’t see it coming. I liked how this boom didn’t leave any threads unresolved and look forward to the next one.
December 25, 2025
This was quite good, as the whole series has been. There were a lot of potential suspects, so that made it interesting, and the actual killer did cross my mind early on, but so did a lot of the others. Sophie and I were on the same page about one of them. All the characters had depth and were therefore very believable.
August 6, 2025
This is #11 in the DS Karen Hart series but it can easily be read as a standalone.
I love this series and was excited to read the next instalment. It didn’t disappoint!
Karen has just got engaged to her partner, Mike, so they make arrangements to visit his parents, Lorraine and James, to have dinner and share their happy news. When they arrive, they find the front door ajar so Karen enters cautiously. She finds Mike’s mum, not only murdered but with her eyes crudely sewn shut.
Karen desperately wants to join her team in investigating the case, but she’s not allowed. That doesn’t stop her from trying to investigate discreetly whilst also supporting Mike and his dad.
Then another of Mike’s family is found murdered, with their eyes sewn shut in exactly the same way as Lorraine’s. The pressure is now on to make sure there isn’t a third victim, but then Karen starts receiving anonymous emails warning her not to get involved.
A brilliant storyline with plenty of unexpected twists and turns.
Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK/Thomas & Mercer for an advance reader copy in return for an honest review.
I love this series and was excited to read the next instalment. It didn’t disappoint!
Karen has just got engaged to her partner, Mike, so they make arrangements to visit his parents, Lorraine and James, to have dinner and share their happy news. When they arrive, they find the front door ajar so Karen enters cautiously. She finds Mike’s mum, not only murdered but with her eyes crudely sewn shut.
Karen desperately wants to join her team in investigating the case, but she’s not allowed. That doesn’t stop her from trying to investigate discreetly whilst also supporting Mike and his dad.
Then another of Mike’s family is found murdered, with their eyes sewn shut in exactly the same way as Lorraine’s. The pressure is now on to make sure there isn’t a third victim, but then Karen starts receiving anonymous emails warning her not to get involved.
A brilliant storyline with plenty of unexpected twists and turns.
Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK/Thomas & Mercer for an advance reader copy in return for an honest review.
October 29, 2025
Another great read. D S Butler sure can keep you engaged throughout the plot.
August 31, 2025
BOOK: SEE NO EVIL
AUTHOR: D.S. BUTLER
PUB DATE: 2ND SEPTEMBER, 2025
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REVIEW
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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This book was okay, fast and thrilling. I was even able to read it in just two days! The FMC, Karen's mother-in-law-to-be, was gruesomely murdered and what followed was a team of detectives dedicated to solving the case. We have detectives Arnie, Morgan, Falkner, Sophie, and of course, Katie, but she couldn't really do much because of her personal ties to the victim. I liked that the other detectives were able to share their POVs. It definitely made things much easier. I think they all did a good job in finding out what actually happened and the culprit. The author had us thinking it was one person while it was completely another person. The actual reason behind the murders actually made me sad.
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This is the second book I've read in the series, and they were not accordingly. It was okay, and I wasn't confused at the characters and whatever had happened before. However, I wished I had Mike's POV because of the difficult time he was having. Another thought was,did Mike's mom really have to die? But, I figured the author added it for character development or something.
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While I can't speak for other books in the series, this book was okay and fast-paced with a fitting ending. I would like to read more of Karen and her colleagues and their detecting.
👮🏼♀️👮🏼♂️
AUTHOR: D.S. BUTLER
PUB DATE: 2ND SEPTEMBER, 2025
👮🏼♀️👮🏼♂️
REVIEW
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
👮🏼♂️👮🏼♀️
This book was okay, fast and thrilling. I was even able to read it in just two days! The FMC, Karen's mother-in-law-to-be, was gruesomely murdered and what followed was a team of detectives dedicated to solving the case. We have detectives Arnie, Morgan, Falkner, Sophie, and of course, Katie, but she couldn't really do much because of her personal ties to the victim. I liked that the other detectives were able to share their POVs. It definitely made things much easier. I think they all did a good job in finding out what actually happened and the culprit. The author had us thinking it was one person while it was completely another person. The actual reason behind the murders actually made me sad.
👮🏼♀️👮🏼♂️
This is the second book I've read in the series, and they were not accordingly. It was okay, and I wasn't confused at the characters and whatever had happened before. However, I wished I had Mike's POV because of the difficult time he was having. Another thought was,did Mike's mom really have to die? But, I figured the author added it for character development or something.
👮🏼♂️👮🏼♀️
While I can't speak for other books in the series, this book was okay and fast-paced with a fitting ending. I would like to read more of Karen and her colleagues and their detecting.
👮🏼♀️👮🏼♂️
September 8, 2025
D.S. Butler’s See No Evil is a chilling and twisted thriller that lingers in your mind long after you’ve turned the final page. At the center of the story is the brutal murder of a woman, but it’s the way she is left behind that makes the narrative especially haunting. That disturbing detail gives the book its unforgettable edge, setting it apart from other crime thrillers and immediately pulling readers into a dark, unsettling world.
Butler’s strength lies not only in the disturbing premise but also in the way the characters drive the story forward. Each one feels essential, carefully crafted to play an integral role in the investigation and the unraveling of the mystery. Rather than being simple background players, they become threads woven tightly into the plot, creating a cast that feels both compelling and indispensable. Their interactions add tension, conflict, and emotion, ensuring that readers remain deeply invested in both the case and the people connected to it.
The pacing is another standout element. The suspense builds steadily, with each chapter revealing new layers of secrets, lies, and betrayals. Just when you think you’ve figured out where the story is heading, Butler throws in a twist that forces you to reconsider everything. The result is a narrative that feels unpredictable, unsettling, and impossible to put down.
Ultimately, See No Evil succeeds because it balances a disturbing, atmospheric crime with strong character development and razor-sharp plotting. It’s creepy in all the right ways and keeps the tension high until the very end. Fans of dark thrillers and police procedurals will find this an engrossing, standout read that showcases D.S. Butler’s ability to craft stories that are as character-driven as they are spine-chilling.
Butler’s strength lies not only in the disturbing premise but also in the way the characters drive the story forward. Each one feels essential, carefully crafted to play an integral role in the investigation and the unraveling of the mystery. Rather than being simple background players, they become threads woven tightly into the plot, creating a cast that feels both compelling and indispensable. Their interactions add tension, conflict, and emotion, ensuring that readers remain deeply invested in both the case and the people connected to it.
The pacing is another standout element. The suspense builds steadily, with each chapter revealing new layers of secrets, lies, and betrayals. Just when you think you’ve figured out where the story is heading, Butler throws in a twist that forces you to reconsider everything. The result is a narrative that feels unpredictable, unsettling, and impossible to put down.
Ultimately, See No Evil succeeds because it balances a disturbing, atmospheric crime with strong character development and razor-sharp plotting. It’s creepy in all the right ways and keeps the tension high until the very end. Fans of dark thrillers and police procedurals will find this an engrossing, standout read that showcases D.S. Butler’s ability to craft stories that are as character-driven as they are spine-chilling.
September 4, 2025
hadn't read the blurb for this before I started reading it so what happened was a true shock!
Being sidelined for obvious reasons is very hard. Karen just wants to be part of the team who catches the killer.
I was totally hooked and was up way past my bedtime. Loved it.
Every instinct is screaming at her that something is wrong. ‘Lorraine?’ The door stands open, the kettle cold, the house dark and silent. Behind an overturned chair, she sees a figure on the floor. Rushing forward, a gasp of fear escapes Karen’s chest: her future mother-in-law will never open her eyes again…
DS Karen Hart’s happy world is shattered the moment she finds her fiancé Mike’s mother murdered on what should have been a night of celebration. And even worse, someone has sewn the soft skin around Lorraine’s eyes shut…
Karen’s entire soul aches to uncover Lorraine’s killer. But her team cannot let her be a part of the investigation, and she is forced to watch from the sidelines. Every clue haunts her: the page mysteriously torn from Lorraine’s address book, the whispers about Lorraine’s troubled history. Then another of Mike’s relatives is found dead—eyes sewn shut in the same horrifying way.
Karen is sure the key to this case lies in Mike’s family, but as she gets closer to the truth, the killer’s attention turns to her. Now she must solve this case alone before someone else she loves becomes the next victim—and before the killer closes Karen’s own eyes forever…
Being sidelined for obvious reasons is very hard. Karen just wants to be part of the team who catches the killer.
I was totally hooked and was up way past my bedtime. Loved it.
Every instinct is screaming at her that something is wrong. ‘Lorraine?’ The door stands open, the kettle cold, the house dark and silent. Behind an overturned chair, she sees a figure on the floor. Rushing forward, a gasp of fear escapes Karen’s chest: her future mother-in-law will never open her eyes again…
DS Karen Hart’s happy world is shattered the moment she finds her fiancé Mike’s mother murdered on what should have been a night of celebration. And even worse, someone has sewn the soft skin around Lorraine’s eyes shut…
Karen’s entire soul aches to uncover Lorraine’s killer. But her team cannot let her be a part of the investigation, and she is forced to watch from the sidelines. Every clue haunts her: the page mysteriously torn from Lorraine’s address book, the whispers about Lorraine’s troubled history. Then another of Mike’s relatives is found dead—eyes sewn shut in the same horrifying way.
Karen is sure the key to this case lies in Mike’s family, but as she gets closer to the truth, the killer’s attention turns to her. Now she must solve this case alone before someone else she loves becomes the next victim—and before the killer closes Karen’s own eyes forever…
September 19, 2025
This is book 11 in a series, which I didn't realize. I think it was fine as a stand alone but I also think that some things were spoiled if you decide to go back to the beginning to read the whole series. For that reason, I think I need to tread lightly in this review so I don't spoil anything in this book or the books that came before it.
D.S. Hart, Karen, has a pretty good life and is in a really good place right now. She has a great guy who she is very recently engaged to and her work life is going well. That is, until tragedy strikes the family. When a death occurs that has similarities to previous murders D.S. Hart wants to hunt down the killer. However, she is way too close to the case and is told she can't help at all. When another murder happens that is also close to her personal life she begins to connect dots but is thwarted at every turn since she isn't allowed to help with the case! Frustration is high, that's for sure!
This book is really good. I apologize for not making it sound nearly as good as it is but I really don't want to spoil you! I was lucky enough to receive an audio version of this book and it was fantastic. Excellent narrator! If you like audio I recommend this one. If not, it would also make a great book to pick up and dive into.
I do recommend, perhaps, going back and reading the series from the beginning but even if you don't you can easily jump right into this story.
D.S. Hart, Karen, has a pretty good life and is in a really good place right now. She has a great guy who she is very recently engaged to and her work life is going well. That is, until tragedy strikes the family. When a death occurs that has similarities to previous murders D.S. Hart wants to hunt down the killer. However, she is way too close to the case and is told she can't help at all. When another murder happens that is also close to her personal life she begins to connect dots but is thwarted at every turn since she isn't allowed to help with the case! Frustration is high, that's for sure!
This book is really good. I apologize for not making it sound nearly as good as it is but I really don't want to spoil you! I was lucky enough to receive an audio version of this book and it was fantastic. Excellent narrator! If you like audio I recommend this one. If not, it would also make a great book to pick up and dive into.
I do recommend, perhaps, going back and reading the series from the beginning but even if you don't you can easily jump right into this story.
October 2, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Overview
See No Evil by D.S. Butler is a crime-focused mystery thriller that blends police procedural elements with psychological suspense. The story follows policewoman Karen Hart (and briefly others) as they work to untangle a case filled with secrets, suspects, and hidden motives. With its steady pacing and clever plotting, the book makes use of familiar thriller tropes such as red herrings, unreliable perspectives, and multiple twists to keep the reader second-guessing right up until the end.
My Thoughts
This was an enjoyable mystery thriller. I appreciated that the story contained several twists and turns that weren’t predictable or overly cliché. While some thrillers lean too heavily on familiar patterns, this one managed to keep me guessing, which made the reading experience more engaging. That said, while I enjoyed the ride, the twists didn’t completely blow me away, and I wasn’t so deeply invested that I felt the need to devour the book in one sitting. It didn’t have that “edge-of-your-seat, must-keep-reading” quality, but it was still a solid, well-constructed read.
Overall, See No Evil is a good pick if you enjoy mystery thrillers with enough misdirection to keep you engaged without falling back on tired tropes. It may not be groundbreaking, but it delivers a satisfying, entertaining story.
Overview
See No Evil by D.S. Butler is a crime-focused mystery thriller that blends police procedural elements with psychological suspense. The story follows policewoman Karen Hart (and briefly others) as they work to untangle a case filled with secrets, suspects, and hidden motives. With its steady pacing and clever plotting, the book makes use of familiar thriller tropes such as red herrings, unreliable perspectives, and multiple twists to keep the reader second-guessing right up until the end.
My Thoughts
This was an enjoyable mystery thriller. I appreciated that the story contained several twists and turns that weren’t predictable or overly cliché. While some thrillers lean too heavily on familiar patterns, this one managed to keep me guessing, which made the reading experience more engaging. That said, while I enjoyed the ride, the twists didn’t completely blow me away, and I wasn’t so deeply invested that I felt the need to devour the book in one sitting. It didn’t have that “edge-of-your-seat, must-keep-reading” quality, but it was still a solid, well-constructed read.
Overall, See No Evil is a good pick if you enjoy mystery thrillers with enough misdirection to keep you engaged without falling back on tired tropes. It may not be groundbreaking, but it delivers a satisfying, entertaining story.
January 1, 2026
See No Evil is the eleventh book in the Detective Karen Hart series. This book as well as all the others is a stand-alone read. It is worth reading the entire series from the beginning.
D.S. Karen Hart and her fiancé, Mike, are about to announce their engagement to his mother and stepfather. Karen is nervous not having established a good relationship with Lorraine. As they arrive, the door is open, and Lorraine does not answer when they call out to her. Karne finds Mike's mother laying on the floor murdered. The police are called, and the investigation begins with Karen sidelined due to her close relationship with the family. But, of course, we know Karen will find that decision hard to live with. She quietly looks into other ideas that do not appear to be relevant to the investigation. Slowly but surely, Karen attracts the interest of someone who sends her messages to back off. The underlying theme is about how secrets kept are not always in everyone's best interest, whether is it for their own deeds being revealed or protecting loved ones from the truth.
This is a fast-paced, suspenseful mystery with many twists and turns that keep the reader guessing. I couldn't put the book down. D.S. Butler is another author who always captures my attention and doesn't let go. When I see another book is available, I quickly request an ARC. I love the storytelling of D. S. Butler.
I received an ARC from NetGalley for an unbiased review.
D.S. Karen Hart and her fiancé, Mike, are about to announce their engagement to his mother and stepfather. Karen is nervous not having established a good relationship with Lorraine. As they arrive, the door is open, and Lorraine does not answer when they call out to her. Karne finds Mike's mother laying on the floor murdered. The police are called, and the investigation begins with Karen sidelined due to her close relationship with the family. But, of course, we know Karen will find that decision hard to live with. She quietly looks into other ideas that do not appear to be relevant to the investigation. Slowly but surely, Karen attracts the interest of someone who sends her messages to back off. The underlying theme is about how secrets kept are not always in everyone's best interest, whether is it for their own deeds being revealed or protecting loved ones from the truth.
This is a fast-paced, suspenseful mystery with many twists and turns that keep the reader guessing. I couldn't put the book down. D.S. Butler is another author who always captures my attention and doesn't let go. When I see another book is available, I quickly request an ARC. I love the storytelling of D. S. Butler.
I received an ARC from NetGalley for an unbiased review.
August 8, 2025
See No Evil by D.S. Butler is an intriguing addition to the Detective Karen Hart series. The story opens with a heart-pounding moment as Karen and her fiancé Mike discover his mother, Lorraine, in a horrifying state, setting the tone for a dark and suspenseful mystery.
The story is filled with tension and intricate plot twists, and had me guessing until the culprit is finally revealed. Karen’s determination to uncover the truth despite being sidelined from the investigation adds a compelling layer to the story. The way she navigates her grief and frustration is both sad and relatable. The chilling details surrounding Lorraine’s murder are vividly portrayed, leaving a lasting impression that enhances the eerie atmosphere. Each clue Karen uncovers draws her deeper into the tangled web of her fiancé's family history, raising the stakes with each revelation.
I am still a huge fan of Sophie and her character. Arnie is a great character, too. All the secondary characters are well-crafted, each adding to the narrative and uncertainty about who can be trusted. I found myself racing through the pages, desperate to see how it all would unravel.
Overall, See No Evil is a great read for crime fiction fans. I would recommend this book and this series.
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The story is filled with tension and intricate plot twists, and had me guessing until the culprit is finally revealed. Karen’s determination to uncover the truth despite being sidelined from the investigation adds a compelling layer to the story. The way she navigates her grief and frustration is both sad and relatable. The chilling details surrounding Lorraine’s murder are vividly portrayed, leaving a lasting impression that enhances the eerie atmosphere. Each clue Karen uncovers draws her deeper into the tangled web of her fiancé's family history, raising the stakes with each revelation.
I am still a huge fan of Sophie and her character. Arnie is a great character, too. All the secondary characters are well-crafted, each adding to the narrative and uncertainty about who can be trusted. I found myself racing through the pages, desperate to see how it all would unravel.
Overall, See No Evil is a great read for crime fiction fans. I would recommend this book and this series.
#SeeNoEvil #NetGalley @AmazonPub
August 10, 2025
See No Evil is a chilling, character-driven thriller that blends emotional stakes with a deeply unsettling mystery.
In this eleventh installment of the Detective Karen Hart series, D. S. Butler delivers a story that feels both intimate and harrowing. What should have been a night of celebration turns into a nightmare when Karen discovers her future mother-in-law murdered—her eyes sewn shut in a grotesque ritual that signals something far more personal than a random crime.
Butler’s writing is taut and evocative, balancing the procedural elements with Karen’s emotional turmoil. Forced to watch from the sidelines, Karen’s desperation to uncover the truth adds a raw vulnerability to the narrative. The clues—an address book torn, whispers of a troubled past—are layered with psychological tension, and the escalating danger keeps the pages turning.
What makes this novel stand out is its exploration of grief, loyalty, and the cost of obsession. Even as the killer’s pattern grows more terrifying, Butler never loses sight of Karen’s humanity. The suspense is relentless, but the emotional depth is what lingers.
A gripping standalone that will satisfy longtime fans and newcomers alike. Perfect for readers who crave thrillers with heart, horror, and a heroine who refuses to look away.
In this eleventh installment of the Detective Karen Hart series, D. S. Butler delivers a story that feels both intimate and harrowing. What should have been a night of celebration turns into a nightmare when Karen discovers her future mother-in-law murdered—her eyes sewn shut in a grotesque ritual that signals something far more personal than a random crime.
Butler’s writing is taut and evocative, balancing the procedural elements with Karen’s emotional turmoil. Forced to watch from the sidelines, Karen’s desperation to uncover the truth adds a raw vulnerability to the narrative. The clues—an address book torn, whispers of a troubled past—are layered with psychological tension, and the escalating danger keeps the pages turning.
What makes this novel stand out is its exploration of grief, loyalty, and the cost of obsession. Even as the killer’s pattern grows more terrifying, Butler never loses sight of Karen’s humanity. The suspense is relentless, but the emotional depth is what lingers.
A gripping standalone that will satisfy longtime fans and newcomers alike. Perfect for readers who crave thrillers with heart, horror, and a heroine who refuses to look away.
September 8, 2025
3.5 stars! This one took me a little bit to get into but then once it picked up it kept me guessing. Overall, I enjoyed it, and I appreciated that it worked fine as a standalone, since I haven’t read any other books in the series.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the eARC. Opinions are entirely my own.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the eARC. Opinions are entirely my own.
August 15, 2025
See No Evil, by D.S. Butler is the eleventh book in the Detective Karen Hart series. In this story DS Karen Hart faces her own emotional grief when her future mother in law is chillingly murdered.
The night was to be a celebration with Karen and Mike announcing their engagement, but quickly became a nightmare when they discover Mike’s mother brutally murdered, her eyelids grotesquely sewn shut. Karen desperately wants to catch the killer but police protocol means she is excluded from investigations. Watching from the outside does not come easy for Karen, and she can not stop herself from following her own line of inquiry.
When another of Mike’s relatives is found dead in the same horrifying manner, it becomes obvious to Karen that this is no coincidence and the answers lie buried deep within Mike’s family. Karen’s own investigations not only ruffle the feathers of her colleagues but also put her own life in danger. But she feels that she must solve the case before another family member is murdered.
This is a well written addition to the series that I found impossible to put down. Lots of emotion and tension throughout.
I would like to thank both Netgalley and Amazon Publishing UK for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
The night was to be a celebration with Karen and Mike announcing their engagement, but quickly became a nightmare when they discover Mike’s mother brutally murdered, her eyelids grotesquely sewn shut. Karen desperately wants to catch the killer but police protocol means she is excluded from investigations. Watching from the outside does not come easy for Karen, and she can not stop herself from following her own line of inquiry.
When another of Mike’s relatives is found dead in the same horrifying manner, it becomes obvious to Karen that this is no coincidence and the answers lie buried deep within Mike’s family. Karen’s own investigations not only ruffle the feathers of her colleagues but also put her own life in danger. But she feels that she must solve the case before another family member is murdered.
This is a well written addition to the series that I found impossible to put down. Lots of emotion and tension throughout.
I would like to thank both Netgalley and Amazon Publishing UK for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
August 29, 2025
I listened to the audiobook format, which isn't available on Goodreads yet. Thank you to Netgalley for providing a free copy for review purposes. All opinions are my own.
This was really fun! It reminded me of Louise Penney in its sprawling cast - we get perspectives from many people on the police force and the characters involved in the case. However, it was fast paced, and I almost never lost track of who was who (super impressive, considering my audiobook track record). While this is part of a series, I felt like both the recurring characters and plot events that carried over from past installments were easy to understand for the context of this book. I haven't read the other books yet, but I certainly wouldn't be opposed to picking them up now! I'm pretty intrigued by Karen's dynamic with the gangster.
While I didn't "buy" the ending all the way (I didn't feel the emotional truth of the choices in the way I do in, say, a Tana French book), it was still an entertaining twist that worked on a logical level.
The audiobook was well done too. This was the perfect mystery to put on in the background while I'm going grocery shopping, doing PT exercises, or biking to work. It's easy to follow, engaging, and twisty!
This was really fun! It reminded me of Louise Penney in its sprawling cast - we get perspectives from many people on the police force and the characters involved in the case. However, it was fast paced, and I almost never lost track of who was who (super impressive, considering my audiobook track record). While this is part of a series, I felt like both the recurring characters and plot events that carried over from past installments were easy to understand for the context of this book. I haven't read the other books yet, but I certainly wouldn't be opposed to picking them up now! I'm pretty intrigued by Karen's dynamic with the gangster.
While I didn't "buy" the ending all the way (I didn't feel the emotional truth of the choices in the way I do in, say, a Tana French book), it was still an entertaining twist that worked on a logical level.
The audiobook was well done too. This was the perfect mystery to put on in the background while I'm going grocery shopping, doing PT exercises, or biking to work. It's easy to follow, engaging, and twisty!
December 10, 2025
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I have been reading this series for a while now, and this one had just been released in September, and I added it to my Audible shelf as soon as I could as I was ready for the next part in the story.
This story again follows Detective Karen Hart and her team, who are looking into the murder of her future mother-in-law, Lorraine. It is a gruesome crime and Karen is determined to find the person responsible, though she has been sidelined, due to the victim being a family member.
There are quite a few twists in this book that I was surprised by, which I was happy about, seeing as I have been reading this series for a while, it was still keeping me guessing, and as I thought the story was winding up and I knew what the ending would bring, there came another twist that I was not expecting
I will admit that Karen’s character does grate on me after a little while, she is quite a stubborn character, constantly bending the rules and is the kind of character that is a police officer first, person second. Despite this, the plot of these books is always good enough to get me to see past the slightly frustrating personality of the main character.
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I have been reading this series for a while now, and this one had just been released in September, and I added it to my Audible shelf as soon as I could as I was ready for the next part in the story.
This story again follows Detective Karen Hart and her team, who are looking into the murder of her future mother-in-law, Lorraine. It is a gruesome crime and Karen is determined to find the person responsible, though she has been sidelined, due to the victim being a family member.
There are quite a few twists in this book that I was surprised by, which I was happy about, seeing as I have been reading this series for a while, it was still keeping me guessing, and as I thought the story was winding up and I knew what the ending would bring, there came another twist that I was not expecting
I will admit that Karen’s character does grate on me after a little while, she is quite a stubborn character, constantly bending the rules and is the kind of character that is a police officer first, person second. Despite this, the plot of these books is always good enough to get me to see past the slightly frustrating personality of the main character.
July 26, 2025
5* Opens with a shocking scene, which made for an excellent start. Must be read in series order.
There's some shocking violence against women in this tale, and when the perpetrator is revealed, it's an even bigger jaw-drop moment. I. Had. Not. Seen. That. Coming. But, it was believable, and very sad. As were the actions of a person that everyone should've been able to trust. There are some excellent red herrings/ish in this, in shades of grey that made me think.
The tale's too close to home for Karen to be investigating, and the people who take over make for good friction. There's believable intrigue and danger, lots of reveals, sadness, but also a new kind of honesty and a feel of wrongs being righted at the end. Can the series continue? Definitely, as each tale is a standalone and the family issue alluded to all along the series is...resolved in this. There's also the intriguing 'relationship' that Karen has with a local heavy, who may also be shades of grey rather than the blackest black. Not honour amongst thieves but a code of honour of some kind. I'm wondering what that'll coalesce in.
ARC courtesy of NetGalley and Thomas and Mercer for my reading pleasure.
There's some shocking violence against women in this tale, and when the perpetrator is revealed, it's an even bigger jaw-drop moment. I. Had. Not. Seen. That. Coming. But, it was believable, and very sad. As were the actions of a person that everyone should've been able to trust. There are some excellent red herrings/ish in this, in shades of grey that made me think.
The tale's too close to home for Karen to be investigating, and the people who take over make for good friction. There's believable intrigue and danger, lots of reveals, sadness, but also a new kind of honesty and a feel of wrongs being righted at the end. Can the series continue? Definitely, as each tale is a standalone and the family issue alluded to all along the series is...resolved in this. There's also the intriguing 'relationship' that Karen has with a local heavy, who may also be shades of grey rather than the blackest black. Not honour amongst thieves but a code of honour of some kind. I'm wondering what that'll coalesce in.
ARC courtesy of NetGalley and Thomas and Mercer for my reading pleasure.
August 26, 2025
This is part of the D.S. Karen Hart series, but I went in without reading the earlier books and had no trouble following along. That said, I liked it enough that I’ll probably go back and pick up more from this series.
The story kicks off with the shocking murder of Karen’s soon-to-be mother-in-law. As we learn more about Karens fiancé Mikes complicated family history there is the murder of another relative, again with the same gruesome details. The race is then on to find the killer before they strike again.
The pacing felt steady, with enough detail to keep the investigation realistic without dragging. I really liked how Butler built out the police team dynamics and gave Karen’s personal life some weight too so that it made me care about what happened to her and her family.
It had solid British police procedural, complete with endless cups of tea and the odd digestive biscuit. The ending wasn’t predictable either, which I always appreciate in this genre. All in all, a solid crime thriller. Definitely worth a read if you enjoy police procedurals with strong characters.
I received a copy of this book via NetGallery and am leaving this review voluntarily.
The story kicks off with the shocking murder of Karen’s soon-to-be mother-in-law. As we learn more about Karens fiancé Mikes complicated family history there is the murder of another relative, again with the same gruesome details. The race is then on to find the killer before they strike again.
The pacing felt steady, with enough detail to keep the investigation realistic without dragging. I really liked how Butler built out the police team dynamics and gave Karen’s personal life some weight too so that it made me care about what happened to her and her family.
It had solid British police procedural, complete with endless cups of tea and the odd digestive biscuit. The ending wasn’t predictable either, which I always appreciate in this genre. All in all, a solid crime thriller. Definitely worth a read if you enjoy police procedurals with strong characters.
I received a copy of this book via NetGallery and am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 1, 2025
See No Evil took so many unexpected turns. It was gruesome, dark and sad. DS Karen and Mike thought the worse thing they had to deal with was finding Lorraine dead. But it wasn't. Everything that happened after that, was dark and terrible.
Karen's life, job and day-to-day was flipped upside down the more things came out. I understood why they didn't want her to be a part of the investigation, but at the same time, the secret keeping, could have caused more harm than not. DS Karen and her department went through a lot trying to solve these murders, new and old. Karen did what she could, with the help of Arnie & Sophie.
A lot happened in this book, that would definitely make me want to tune into the entire series, and catch up from the first book. Because I'm sure so much has happened from book 1 to this one. I feel terribly for Mike and James. They went through so much and it was unfair to them. The victims didn't deserve it either.
I enjoyed the narrator, Henrietta Meire. Her delivery of the puns and even the serious bits were on point. She was really good.
I received an Audio ARC of this book from NetGalley.
Karen's life, job and day-to-day was flipped upside down the more things came out. I understood why they didn't want her to be a part of the investigation, but at the same time, the secret keeping, could have caused more harm than not. DS Karen and her department went through a lot trying to solve these murders, new and old. Karen did what she could, with the help of Arnie & Sophie.
A lot happened in this book, that would definitely make me want to tune into the entire series, and catch up from the first book. Because I'm sure so much has happened from book 1 to this one. I feel terribly for Mike and James. They went through so much and it was unfair to them. The victims didn't deserve it either.
I enjoyed the narrator, Henrietta Meire. Her delivery of the puns and even the serious bits were on point. She was really good.
I received an Audio ARC of this book from NetGalley.
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