If you love gripping crime thrillers with a rock-and-roll twist, One By One by X is unmissable. The second instalment in the DS Alice Washington series, this novel is packed with twists, suspense, and unforgettable characters. As Alice races against time to uncover chilling secrets from the past, you’ll be hooked until the very last page.Huge thanks to H for sending me a copy of this book which is being published on 6th November in e-book and 4th December in paperback.
Ten years have passed since Ris, lead singer of The Dolls, was pushed to her death, but the past is far from over. Everyone thought Ris’s death was clear-cut due to being witnessed by hundreds of music lovers at a gig. However, the band has started receiving chilling threats and Alice must re-examine the case - was it really just a tragic act of jealousy, or is there something darker lurking beneath the surface? As the danger escalates, Alice must race against time to uncover the truth before history repeats itself and someone else pays the ultimate price!
Alice Washington is a great protagonist. Her intelligence, resilience, and moral compass make her relatable and engaging, and the pressures she faces, both from the public and within the police force felt very authentic.
I loved that the story centred around a rock band, this was a really fun premise for an otherwise gruesome story. They are a really interesting bunch of characters and I found myself switching between liking and loathing most of them at one point or another throughout the book!
The pacing of the novel is excellent, with twists and turns that keep you guessing until the final chapters. One By One is not just a thrilling mystery, but also a story about the consequences of past actions and the shadows they cast over the present. It’s a tense, clever, and immersive crime thriller, perfect for fans of police procedurals and rock bands!