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DCI Evan Warlow #16
One Less Snake: A Black Beacons Murder Mystery
Even sleepy, picturesque coastal towns have their secrets.
Welcome to Solva, where a burned-out car, a corpse, and a hauntingly precise execution greets a morning walker.
DCI Evan Warlow faces a case steeped in fear and the worst of modern crimes.
As clues lead him down twisting trails, Warlow must confront not only the killer’s identity but also the lingering echoes of a community’s darkest sins and the intersection of power, revenge, and justice.
Edge of the seat crime fiction. One Less Snake is the twisty 16th novel from bestselling crime author, Rhys Dylan. Perfect for fans of JD Kirk, Simon McCleave, and Peter Robinson
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT Rhys Dylan’s INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING DCI Warlow
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A tightly written story, by someone who knows how to write a chilling tale.” Amazon Review, THE ENGINE HOUSE
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Would give this book a ten if I could absolutely love it and what a great team they are making." Amazon Review, CAUTION DEATH AT WORK
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Love the writing, very compelling, captivating and comfortable to read. Thanks again for a brilliant book." Amazon Review, ICE COLD MALICE
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow, that was some read. Again, read in one sitting as the author has the uncanny knack of getting into your head and you thinking, just one more chapter then I'll go and do the housework!" AMZ Review, SUFFER THE DEAD
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Based in Wales this, a beautifully written police book with many twists and turns, but with great credibility. Certainly the best I've read for many a month, so roll on the next one.” AMZ Review, GRAVELY CONCERNED
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Justifiably the best around. Do yourself a favour and read this series.” AMZ Review, A MARK OF IMPERFECTION
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great book, great series. From first to last an excellent series, especially the enjoyable side comments., likeable characters, and absorbing plots. More! More!" AMZ Review LINES OF INQUIRY
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I cannot believe I have finished (for the time until book 15 is released.) I have read this series back to back, finishing one then downloading the next. Such fabulous story telling with wonderful characters that you so easily relate to. AMZ Review DRAGON’S BREATH
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Evan Warlow and his team are one of my favourites and I could find no fault at all with this book." AMZ Review, THE LAST THROW
Welcome to Solva, where a burned-out car, a corpse, and a hauntingly precise execution greets a morning walker.
DCI Evan Warlow faces a case steeped in fear and the worst of modern crimes.
As clues lead him down twisting trails, Warlow must confront not only the killer’s identity but also the lingering echoes of a community’s darkest sins and the intersection of power, revenge, and justice.
Edge of the seat crime fiction. One Less Snake is the twisty 16th novel from bestselling crime author, Rhys Dylan. Perfect for fans of JD Kirk, Simon McCleave, and Peter Robinson
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT Rhys Dylan’s INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING DCI Warlow
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A tightly written story, by someone who knows how to write a chilling tale.” Amazon Review, THE ENGINE HOUSE
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Would give this book a ten if I could absolutely love it and what a great team they are making." Amazon Review, CAUTION DEATH AT WORK
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Love the writing, very compelling, captivating and comfortable to read. Thanks again for a brilliant book." Amazon Review, ICE COLD MALICE
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow, that was some read. Again, read in one sitting as the author has the uncanny knack of getting into your head and you thinking, just one more chapter then I'll go and do the housework!" AMZ Review, SUFFER THE DEAD
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Based in Wales this, a beautifully written police book with many twists and turns, but with great credibility. Certainly the best I've read for many a month, so roll on the next one.” AMZ Review, GRAVELY CONCERNED
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Justifiably the best around. Do yourself a favour and read this series.” AMZ Review, A MARK OF IMPERFECTION
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great book, great series. From first to last an excellent series, especially the enjoyable side comments., likeable characters, and absorbing plots. More! More!" AMZ Review LINES OF INQUIRY
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I cannot believe I have finished (for the time until book 15 is released.) I have read this series back to back, finishing one then downloading the next. Such fabulous story telling with wonderful characters that you so easily relate to. AMZ Review DRAGON’S BREATH
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Evan Warlow and his team are one of my favourites and I could find no fault at all with this book." AMZ Review, THE LAST THROW
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Published April 17, 2025
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Rhys Dylan
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Rhys Dylan lives on the edge of the Black mountains of Wales with his wife and a dog who doesn't like the rain.
Though he has written books for children and adults under different pen names in other genres, the Black Beacons Murder Mystery series sees him return to crime and his love of Celtic noir and dark humour.
He hopes readers will find a brief escape from a very troubled world inside the stories. He does not expect to get rich as an author, but as someone once famously said, money can't buy you love, but it can get you some great chocolate digestives.
https://www.instagram.com/rhysdylanbo...
Rhys Dylan lives on the edge of the Black mountains of Wales with his wife and a dog who doesn't like the rain.
Though he has written books for children and adults under different pen names in other genres, the Black Beacons Murder Mystery series sees him return to crime and his love of Celtic noir and dark humour.
He hopes readers will find a brief escape from a very troubled world inside the stories. He does not expect to get rich as an author, but as someone once famously said, money can't buy you love, but it can get you some great chocolate digestives.
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March 30, 2025
This series shows no sign of any diminishing quality despite the fact that we are already at book sixteen. I'm not sure which one would be my favourite as they all are excellent. This one certainly continues the trend.
The title is very apt as the victim who has suffered a horrific death was a nasty man and there are no shortage of people who had it in for him. It's difficult though for Evan and the team to determine who would have had the motivation to get rid of him in that manner. While the murder aspect of the story was riveting, I am really enjoying the personal side of things and loved the Rhys and Gina story coming to the fore here. It made everything more entertaining and certainly very real. Long may this series continue.
The title is very apt as the victim who has suffered a horrific death was a nasty man and there are no shortage of people who had it in for him. It's difficult though for Evan and the team to determine who would have had the motivation to get rid of him in that manner. While the murder aspect of the story was riveting, I am really enjoying the personal side of things and loved the Rhys and Gina story coming to the fore here. It made everything more entertaining and certainly very real. Long may this series continue.
May 4, 2025
Great Series
I have really enjoyed this entire series of books. I have fallen in love with the characters. They almost feel like family at this point. Mr Dylan never fails to delight with his crisp dialogs, interesting plots, and sly sense of humor. I hope he will continue this series for a very long time. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 😊
I have really enjoyed this entire series of books. I have fallen in love with the characters. They almost feel like family at this point. Mr Dylan never fails to delight with his crisp dialogs, interesting plots, and sly sense of humor. I hope he will continue this series for a very long time. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 😊
August 10, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – A Taut, Gripping Thriller that Hooks You from the First Page
Rhys Dylan delivers yet another masterclass in crime fiction with One Less Snake, a novel that balances sharp plotting, psychological depth, and nail-biting tension. From the opening chapter, Dylan throws the reader into a world where every word feels deliberate and every silence speaks volumes.
The story follows DCI Evan Warlow as he is drawn into an investigation that begins with the seemingly straightforward—but grisly—death of a local figure whose life was as venomous as his nickname suggests. But, as is Dylan’s hallmark, nothing is ever as simple as it appears. The deeper Warlow digs, the more tangled the web becomes—layers of grudges, buried secrets, and dangerous loyalties rising to the surface. Dylan’s pacing is flawless; each chapter ends with just enough unanswered questions to make putting the book down a near impossibility.
Warlow himself continues to be one of the most compelling detectives in contemporary crime fiction. His sharp intuition, quietly simmering anger at injustice, and human vulnerabilities make him deeply relatable, even as his professional composure keeps him grounded in the face of escalating danger. The supporting cast—both friends and foes—are richly drawn, with motives that feel lived-in rather than manufactured for plot convenience.
One of Dylan’s strongest skills is setting; the Welsh landscapes are vividly rendered, from brooding coastlines to claustrophobic small-town streets, each atmosphere amplifying the tension. The dialogue is crisp and authentic, and the investigation process is portrayed with just enough procedural detail to satisfy crime purists without bogging down the pace.
By the final act, One Less Snake escalates into a tense, emotionally charged conclusion that is both satisfying and thought-provoking. Dylan resists cheap twists, instead weaving revelations that feel earned—like puzzle pieces snapping perfectly into place.
If you’re a fan of intelligent, character-driven crime thrillers that blend atmosphere, moral complexity, and irresistible momentum, One Less Snake will not disappoint. Rhys Dylan proves once again why his name belongs at the top of the genre.
May 6, 2025
As always, the latest DCI Warlow mystery is top-notch. I really enjoy the characters and the book continues to follow the lives of the police team, with their ups and downs. It gives the story relevance and humanity. the mystery is complex and I id not see the ending coming. There were themes of politics and people who victimize others and take advantage of them and you do not feel sorry for them. As Warlow points out, sometimes crime is grey and not black and white in terms of justice but the police still have their job to do. As always, you get to enjoy the scenery and culture of Wales along the way. Good read!
April 27, 2025
Rhys Dylan never disappoints.
Matt Gittings is not a very nice man; ex MP, suspended member of the Senedd. A man whose lecherous and antagonistic behaviour hasn't enamoured him to the people of his chosen bolt hole, the picturesque Solva. But even a man like this doesn't deserve the gruesome death he receives. His hands and feet are bound to the interior of his car before it is set alight and plummets into an abandoned quarry.
Evan and his team try to narrow down the list of suspects, but there are an awful lot of people who won't be sorry to learn of Matt's demise. Every time a thread of evidence is unravelled, it leaves more questions than answers. Add in the return of Gil, albeit in an admin role, after being shot by the team's last major felon, The Bowman, and adjunct storylines for both Jess and Gina, and it's another well-written, well-rounded addition to a great series.
As a certain DS Jones has been known to say "Tidy"
Matt Gittings is not a very nice man; ex MP, suspended member of the Senedd. A man whose lecherous and antagonistic behaviour hasn't enamoured him to the people of his chosen bolt hole, the picturesque Solva. But even a man like this doesn't deserve the gruesome death he receives. His hands and feet are bound to the interior of his car before it is set alight and plummets into an abandoned quarry.
Evan and his team try to narrow down the list of suspects, but there are an awful lot of people who won't be sorry to learn of Matt's demise. Every time a thread of evidence is unravelled, it leaves more questions than answers. Add in the return of Gil, albeit in an admin role, after being shot by the team's last major felon, The Bowman, and adjunct storylines for both Jess and Gina, and it's another well-written, well-rounded addition to a great series.
As a certain DS Jones has been known to say "Tidy"
May 2, 2025
One more winner ...
So many authors seem to start lagging after so many books that the new wears off and I start getting bored. Not so Rhys Dylan. I enjoyed this book every bit as much as the first one. Maybe more because the whole team now feels like family and the stories continue to hold my attention.
Please keep them coming!
So many authors seem to start lagging after so many books that the new wears off and I start getting bored. Not so Rhys Dylan. I enjoyed this book every bit as much as the first one. Maybe more because the whole team now feels like family and the stories continue to hold my attention.
Please keep them coming!
April 26, 2025
yet another great book about Evan Warlow and his team, not only do they have an intriguing death, which at first, could be either a suicide or murder, the team is currently without caitlin who is on maternity leave, and Gil is still recovering from the crossbow bolt injury so he's on light duties, as the case progresses it seems there could be many people who would have liked the victim dead, and amongst all this, Gina who has joined the team to cover caitlin and Rhys is acting sergeant,have problems with an unwanted family member, and molly and Jessie's relation is due for a visit, after all the twists and turns we expect we find out 'who dun it!' in the last few pages, BUT are left with a few hints and strands that we have to wait for the next book in the series to 🤞find the answers to 🤔 another 5⭐️ read 📚 😀
April 27, 2025
Like meeting up with old friends
I hadn't realised I'd missed the whole crew until beginning to read this latest book. As good as all that have come before and I love the author's gentle pontificating with regard to the world in general. Must be a very difficult tightrope to walk to not rant and rave to any given audience, and our author does not do this but does, I feel, give food for thought through his writings. For me, part of the enjoyment of these novels are the settings and the lovely Welsh people. Leave out the crime, mayhem and murder and this could be an advert for tourism. A great addition to the thankfully, ongoing series
I hadn't realised I'd missed the whole crew until beginning to read this latest book. As good as all that have come before and I love the author's gentle pontificating with regard to the world in general. Must be a very difficult tightrope to walk to not rant and rave to any given audience, and our author does not do this but does, I feel, give food for thought through his writings. For me, part of the enjoyment of these novels are the settings and the lovely Welsh people. Leave out the crime, mayhem and murder and this could be an advert for tourism. A great addition to the thankfully, ongoing series
April 30, 2025
Totally enthralling
I don't usually leave reviews. This entire series has been the best! The characters are so real, and the stories never become repetitive. I especially love all the information and language of Wales. I actually found myself looking up places and words before the glosseries were added. To the author, I say: "Thank you so much for the hours of very enjoyable entertainment."
I don't usually leave reviews. This entire series has been the best! The characters are so real, and the stories never become repetitive. I especially love all the information and language of Wales. I actually found myself looking up places and words before the glosseries were added. To the author, I say: "Thank you so much for the hours of very enjoyable entertainment."
April 22, 2025
I don’t know how he does it but I’m am so happy that Rhys Dylan keeps producing these books which are highly addictive to read.
In this, the 16th of this brilliant series, DCI Evan Warlow and his team must discover why a man dies in horrific circumstances. But the more they delve into Matt Gitting’s life, the more they find that any amount of people could be the suspect in the killing.
This is tightly woven story with a dark, dark storyline, and one I couldn’t put down. There’s plenty of action and a multitude of suspects to choose from. As ever, I loved the camaraderie and loyalty within the team, and it’s fabulous to see Evan and Jess’s relationship going from strength to strength. Although there’s still plenty of humour within the pages, I was saddened at what was happening to two members of the team but the ever reliable Gil was there to handle it.
Reading One Less Snake is like coming home to a group of police officers who are apart from being awesome cops, are also an awesome family.
Mr Dylan, you’ve done it again.
A resounding 5* read from me.
In this, the 16th of this brilliant series, DCI Evan Warlow and his team must discover why a man dies in horrific circumstances. But the more they delve into Matt Gitting’s life, the more they find that any amount of people could be the suspect in the killing.
This is tightly woven story with a dark, dark storyline, and one I couldn’t put down. There’s plenty of action and a multitude of suspects to choose from. As ever, I loved the camaraderie and loyalty within the team, and it’s fabulous to see Evan and Jess’s relationship going from strength to strength. Although there’s still plenty of humour within the pages, I was saddened at what was happening to two members of the team but the ever reliable Gil was there to handle it.
Reading One Less Snake is like coming home to a group of police officers who are apart from being awesome cops, are also an awesome family.
Mr Dylan, you’ve done it again.
A resounding 5* read from me.
April 27, 2025
Maintains the high standard of this series.
Rhys Dylan'# DCI Evan Warlow books are so much more than police procedurals. The descriptions of the stunning geographical scenery of the area, the lapses into Welsh, the puns, and the other humour that lock the team together as they deal with horifying incidents.
Even though this is the sixteenth book in this series, there is still a freshness and topicality in the scenarios that readers are presented with.
As with the others, this is a hard book to put down..
Rhys Dylan'# DCI Evan Warlow books are so much more than police procedurals. The descriptions of the stunning geographical scenery of the area, the lapses into Welsh, the puns, and the other humour that lock the team together as they deal with horifying incidents.
Even though this is the sixteenth book in this series, there is still a freshness and topicality in the scenarios that readers are presented with.
As with the others, this is a hard book to put down..
April 25, 2025
so glad I found these
I rarely respond to Facebook ads, but something about this one intrigued me. About a year ago I started reading the Evan Warlow series and just finished my 16th book in the series. They don’t get old. I feel like I know all the main characters and you just can’t help but get invested. And Wales itself becomes like a character. These books are a good read, do yourself a favor and jump in.
I rarely respond to Facebook ads, but something about this one intrigued me. About a year ago I started reading the Evan Warlow series and just finished my 16th book in the series. They don’t get old. I feel like I know all the main characters and you just can’t help but get invested. And Wales itself becomes like a character. These books are a good read, do yourself a favor and jump in.
April 24, 2025
excellent
Great story! Amazing ending! Love Warlow and his coworkers, and the way these characters interact. Very well written!Warlow and the team are investigating a suicide that quickly turns into a murder that has tentacles in all kinds of illegal activities. I also enjoy the side interactions within the staff. Good reading!
Great story! Amazing ending! Love Warlow and his coworkers, and the way these characters interact. Very well written!Warlow and the team are investigating a suicide that quickly turns into a murder that has tentacles in all kinds of illegal activities. I also enjoy the side interactions within the staff. Good reading!
September 17, 2025
Superb.
March 25, 2025
One Less Snake by Rhys Dylan is book 16 in the DCI Evan Warlow series. It is published on 22 April. Matt Gittings, an MP, dies an agonising death, which some say was still not bad enough. It turns into a very complex case with it heading in surprising directions. Gil was injured in their previous case and wants to come back to work. Even being injured can’t keep his humour at bay. The team are one down with Catrin still on leave, so he talks his way back to work early on light duties. I love the friendship Evan has with Molly, Jess’s daughter. It is so comfortable and easy going. I find this series pulls you in readily. The writing, the great mix of characters, the riveting stories and the humour have hooked me from the first book, The Engine House. This is a book and series I don’t hesitate to recommend.
April 20, 2025
Book 16 in the DCI Evan Warlow series but, as with the others, can easily be read as a stand alone. The book opens with former MP Matt Gittings dying a horrible and traumatic death at the hands of an unknown killer, but the list of potential killers is long! As always this is very well written and all the usual suspects (pun intended) are back to some degree, although Catrin is still on maternity leave and Gil is on light duties.
Briefly, as soon as forensics confirm this was not a suicide it’s clear the team have a killer on their hands. The deeper they investigate the more they realise that Giddings was not a nice person and the worst of his actions were yet to be revealed. Meanwhile, Rhys Harries and his partner Gina Mellings have her elder brother Dan firmly ensconced in their house as no other family member will have him. It’s causing friction but when Rhys makes a shocking discovery he has to act.
Another great story and this time I was as firmly engrossed in the Dan storyline as I was the major crime. All the usual lighter moment are here including Gil’s terrible jokes which he seems to have spent his recuperation finding. For once I did work out who the killer was before the reveal, but that didn’t affect my enjoyment of what really is one of my favourite police procedural series. An entertaining read.
Briefly, as soon as forensics confirm this was not a suicide it’s clear the team have a killer on their hands. The deeper they investigate the more they realise that Giddings was not a nice person and the worst of his actions were yet to be revealed. Meanwhile, Rhys Harries and his partner Gina Mellings have her elder brother Dan firmly ensconced in their house as no other family member will have him. It’s causing friction but when Rhys makes a shocking discovery he has to act.
Another great story and this time I was as firmly engrossed in the Dan storyline as I was the major crime. All the usual lighter moment are here including Gil’s terrible jokes which he seems to have spent his recuperation finding. For once I did work out who the killer was before the reveal, but that didn’t affect my enjoyment of what really is one of my favourite police procedural series. An entertaining read.
June 13, 2025
A politician is found dead after the car in which he was in was found crashing down a cliff. Begins the research regarding "what happened" The politician was well-known and censored by two governments for conduct unbecoming to his government role. During the investigation information became apparent that he was also dealing in drugs. DCI Evan Warlow and his team investigated the death which eventually appeared to be a murder. Then the investigation turned into "so who did this murder?" Rhys Dylan again created a book that was impossible to put down until the end. I could not figure "who did it" even with clues. Have read all of the previous 15 books written by Rhys Dylan and this book, like the previous ones, is excellent. There is a lot of Welsh language which I find very interesting to read and try to pronounce. However, Rhys Dylan has provided a glossary of the words in alphabetical order with the meaning of the word and mostly importantly to me, a pronunciation guide. I loved this guide. Had to go back through the book to find various words to try and pronounce them correctly. Thank you Rhys Dylan. Highly recommend the books. Very carefully written to completely engage the reader. The final twist in the story is not one I would have guessed.
April 4, 2025
This is book 16 in the DCI Evan Warlow series but can easily be read as a stand alone.
What a gruesome and gut punching opener for the book.
Ex MP Matt Gittings dies in the most horrendous way but for some people who knew him would say that it wasn't harrowing enough.
This is one complex case that the team have worked on, especially with Gil still out of action due to being targeted and hit with a crossbow in a previous case and with Catrin still on maternity leave the team are certainly under pressure.
Gil is restless and is itching to return back to work and the powers that be agree to his return but on light duties only which is a huge relief for the rest of the team. As the case unfolds startling discovers unfolds that shock the team.
I absolutely adore this series and the characters feel like part of the family.
Some great one liners and the banter is superb.
I can highly recommend this series.
What a gruesome and gut punching opener for the book.
Ex MP Matt Gittings dies in the most horrendous way but for some people who knew him would say that it wasn't harrowing enough.
This is one complex case that the team have worked on, especially with Gil still out of action due to being targeted and hit with a crossbow in a previous case and with Catrin still on maternity leave the team are certainly under pressure.
Gil is restless and is itching to return back to work and the powers that be agree to his return but on light duties only which is a huge relief for the rest of the team. As the case unfolds startling discovers unfolds that shock the team.
I absolutely adore this series and the characters feel like part of the family.
Some great one liners and the banter is superb.
I can highly recommend this series.
April 25, 2025
Not his best
I have read all 15 of the Warlow books and loved them, this one not so much. I have loved the characters and the plots. This time the characters seemed less complex and the plot dragged. There were too many corny jokes and way too many acronyms, being from the US, there were some I didn't get and these both were distracting. The novel felt rushed. Yes, we fans wait for the next in series with bated breath, but next time Rhys , take your time, I'll wait. I liked the idea of the "hero" in the story and I certainly agree with the author's opinion of politicians, but these ideas could have been much more developed. I look forward to the next book and hope this was a one off.
I have read all 15 of the Warlow books and loved them, this one not so much. I have loved the characters and the plots. This time the characters seemed less complex and the plot dragged. There were too many corny jokes and way too many acronyms, being from the US, there were some I didn't get and these both were distracting. The novel felt rushed. Yes, we fans wait for the next in series with bated breath, but next time Rhys , take your time, I'll wait. I liked the idea of the "hero" in the story and I certainly agree with the author's opinion of politicians, but these ideas could have been much more developed. I look forward to the next book and hope this was a one off.
April 26, 2025
THE BEST
How can every single book written by Rhys Dylan be the best he has ever written?
Admittedly that can only be the case if the books are read in order. I have been reading his books in order and this is by far THE BEST he has ever written.
I am saying nothing about the content as it would only spoil the books are read for readers like me.
For those of you who have picked this up as your first DCI Warlow novel Do Not Read It. Go back to the first one and read them all in order.
You have no idea of the immense wonder that is about to hit you and how jealous I am of you.
Enjoy one of the best series’s of books ever written. You can thank me later.
How can every single book written by Rhys Dylan be the best he has ever written?
Admittedly that can only be the case if the books are read in order. I have been reading his books in order and this is by far THE BEST he has ever written.
I am saying nothing about the content as it would only spoil the books are read for readers like me.
For those of you who have picked this up as your first DCI Warlow novel Do Not Read It. Go back to the first one and read them all in order.
You have no idea of the immense wonder that is about to hit you and how jealous I am of you.
Enjoy one of the best series’s of books ever written. You can thank me later.
April 26, 2025
Team = Family
The descriptions of the land makes me want to visit Wales! I love the dynamics of the investigation team. They truly are a family! The author's attention to describing details keeps me returning to this imaginative series. I had the identity of the killer worked out but, didn't believe my results until confirmed at the end of the story. I had forgotten what Sherlock Holmes said about eliminating the impossible to arrive at the improbable! Brilliant novel! I look forward to reading the next installment in the series!
The descriptions of the land makes me want to visit Wales! I love the dynamics of the investigation team. They truly are a family! The author's attention to describing details keeps me returning to this imaginative series. I had the identity of the killer worked out but, didn't believe my results until confirmed at the end of the story. I had forgotten what Sherlock Holmes said about eliminating the impossible to arrive at the improbable! Brilliant novel! I look forward to reading the next installment in the series!
July 16, 2025
A disgraced MP and Member of the Welsh Senedd dies a horrifying death....I mean horrifying and the team is called in to find out who killed this overwhelmingly disliked man. Gill is back from his crossbow wound, Rhys and Gina are having troubles with Gina's brother staying with them. Catrin not back yet but she will help....and Jess and Evan support each other (it's so sweet). I've got to say I was pissed with Gina throughout the book. She came off as weak to me. But still a great book in the series.
August 7, 2025
So Well Written!
Coming off another series read with countless anatomical, spelling, syntax and forensic mistakes, I truly appreciate this author's seamless and correct usage of the same!! I love the baby and dog bits. Also Gil's puns though I think they are getting worse. Sorry, I don't understand the one about the librarian. The pronunciation guide at the end is quite helpful but it would be nice at the beginning of the book for easier reference. I would never have guessed the murderer but then I rarely do. 🤔
Coming off another series read with countless anatomical, spelling, syntax and forensic mistakes, I truly appreciate this author's seamless and correct usage of the same!! I love the baby and dog bits. Also Gil's puns though I think they are getting worse. Sorry, I don't understand the one about the librarian. The pronunciation guide at the end is quite helpful but it would be nice at the beginning of the book for easier reference. I would never have guessed the murderer but then I rarely do. 🤔
October 6, 2025
Not His Best Book
I've read all the books in this series and have always rated them five stars. I found this one pretty slow going. I'm not at all fond of "pun" humour, but this was worse than usual. I've always found the humour in his books more suitable for boys between the ages of 11-14. I think I've been able to overlook most of it before because his books are usually so good. It just seemed there was way too much of it in this book. I'd recommend this series to other readers.
I've read all the books in this series and have always rated them five stars. I found this one pretty slow going. I'm not at all fond of "pun" humour, but this was worse than usual. I've always found the humour in his books more suitable for boys between the ages of 11-14. I think I've been able to overlook most of it before because his books are usually so good. It just seemed there was way too much of it in this book. I'd recommend this series to other readers.
April 24, 2025
WELSH CAKES
This author just keeps getting better and better with each new book, right from the start you are drawn into the story and then you are off.
DCI Warlow and his merry band of detectives are all ready to investigate another incident and in this book the end is surprisingly shocking because of the way that the man had portrayed himself.
Very easy and well recommended. Another book in the series is out shortly, can't wait!!
This author just keeps getting better and better with each new book, right from the start you are drawn into the story and then you are off.
DCI Warlow and his merry band of detectives are all ready to investigate another incident and in this book the end is surprisingly shocking because of the way that the man had portrayed himself.
Very easy and well recommended. Another book in the series is out shortly, can't wait!!
April 26, 2025
#16
As soon as a new book in this series comes out, I grab it. They never disappoint. I read them within a day or less. The characters seem real. And by reading the series, you develop a relationship with them you think you could almost meet them on the street. I recommend I recommend this book to anybody who likes a series that builds refers back to old things to make connections and create real people. On paper.
As soon as a new book in this series comes out, I grab it. They never disappoint. I read them within a day or less. The characters seem real. And by reading the series, you develop a relationship with them you think you could almost meet them on the street. I recommend I recommend this book to anybody who likes a series that builds refers back to old things to make connections and create real people. On paper.
May 12, 2025
Yet another crisply written book intertwining obscure medical issues with old fashioned detecting. One often reads reviews in which the writer says that they "couldn't put the book down." My corollary to that is that once I get into a Warlow mystery, I don't want the book to end.
The glossary of Welsh terms and words is a great addition, esp the pronunciation. Diolch yn fawr iawn from an American fan.
The glossary of Welsh terms and words is a great addition, esp the pronunciation. Diolch yn fawr iawn from an American fan.
July 17, 2025
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It is a good book. But, it’s not the best but still important to the series. I would recommend you starting with the first and read sequence or you will be lost and confused
a bit with the characters. They are so important and in a sense the real story. The crime is second to them. You will not be disappointed. I haven’t ever regretted starting this series. And, always await the next chapter. As you will too.
It is a good book. But, it’s not the best but still important to the series. I would recommend you starting with the first and read sequence or you will be lost and confused
a bit with the characters. They are so important and in a sense the real story. The crime is second to them. You will not be disappointed. I haven’t ever regretted starting this series. And, always await the next chapter. As you will too.
April 24, 2025
Not bad. I guessed this one. It is about time the Lane/Napier/ Hunt thing was resolved and Gil found the lost boy.
I am struck these days how fictional policing in Britain is the only kind of policing that goes on as the real ones chase after social media sinners and enforce silly pretend hate crime laws whilst letting real criminals away with most offences by not investigating real crime.
I am struck these days how fictional policing in Britain is the only kind of policing that goes on as the real ones chase after social media sinners and enforce silly pretend hate crime laws whilst letting real criminals away with most offences by not investigating real crime.
April 27, 2025
Another excellent - and different - Evan Warlow story. Lovely to feature all the regular team members, including those who were/are not back at work. Great also to hear of Jess's family skeletons coming out of the closet and I think there is a clue about the next book, which I hope will be soon.
Julian Tremayne, Pocklington, East Yorkshire
Julian Tremayne, Pocklington, East Yorkshire
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