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Whitby's Forgotten Victims #5
Ombre Dimenticate: Le vittime dimenticate di Whitby, Libro 5
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520 pages, Paperback
Published July 18, 2025
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Wes Markin
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Wes Markin lives in Harrogate and is the bestselling author of the DCI Yorke crime novels set in Salisbury. He is also the author of the Jake Pettman series set in New England.
Wes Markin lives in Harrogate and is the bestselling author of the DCI Yorke crime novels set in Salisbury. He is also the author of the Jake Pettman series set in New England.
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July 5, 2025
What an amazing read this was. The whole series is fantastic and with each new book, the author somehow manages to come up with a story that is original and riveting. The body of a suicide victim is discovered but this is anything but a straightforward investigation.
The whole subject involving the mind and boxing off certain memories is such a riveting and interesting concept and I was hooked as we see how various characters were and are impacted by this. These books are great in the way the different characters are introduced and we slowly get to see how each separate story are interlinked. The lighter moments in this were very welcome with Gerry planning her wedding and things getting a bit more interesting in the romantic front for Frank. A wonderful read that will live for a while in my mind.
The whole subject involving the mind and boxing off certain memories is such a riveting and interesting concept and I was hooked as we see how various characters were and are impacted by this. These books are great in the way the different characters are introduced and we slowly get to see how each separate story are interlinked. The lighter moments in this were very welcome with Gerry planning her wedding and things getting a bit more interesting in the romantic front for Frank. A wonderful read that will live for a while in my mind.
July 25, 2025
This is book five in the series of murder mysteries set in and around Whitby on the North Yorkshire coast. It can be read as a stand-alone, but if you read the previous books, it will help in the background to the story.
In the prologue, we meet Dr Richard Firth at the ancient stone circle of Simon Howe, and then he continues his way across Fylingdales Moor. It was hard going, and he had climbed six hundred feet in just three miles. He was on his way towards Jugger Howe Bridge, which was just less than a mile to go. He came across a farmer out with his dog, the farmer told him the weather forecast was not good, and the visibility would soon be treacherous. But Richard was not on a pleasurable day out walking, but he was on his way to a destination where he would be meeting his death, where there is rising waters to wash his body downstream. But first, he wants to take a photo of himself before his final moments. The weather has certainly taken a turn for the worst. Thunder lightening and heavy rain is lashing down. He had planned this day, but with a tightening of his chest, he found silence.
In 2025, Kate Becker and her husband Eric were out on the beach at Whitby near to the old lighthouse, Kate was paddleboarding, and her husband was meditating. When all of a sudden, she comes across a badly decomposed body and understandably is distraught. When the police are called into an investigation, it starts another case for Frank and his team, including his assistant Gerry and her faithful assistance dog Rylan.
At the time Gerry also has other pressing issues regarding her upcoming wedding, and is often going into sensory meltdown but nothing stops the team and I really enjoyed the camaraderie between everyone, Frank as normal has some quirky ideas and Gerry is often needed to correct him. There are plenty of questions that need answers to, and many date back to before the suspected suicide was thought to have taken place.
As with the previous books in this series, I love the locations, having visited many of them over the years on holiday to North Yorkshire. The characters are interesting, as is the plotlines, and each book is individual, yet there is a string connected to the story with the continuing storyline of the regular police characters. A five-star read from me.
In the prologue, we meet Dr Richard Firth at the ancient stone circle of Simon Howe, and then he continues his way across Fylingdales Moor. It was hard going, and he had climbed six hundred feet in just three miles. He was on his way towards Jugger Howe Bridge, which was just less than a mile to go. He came across a farmer out with his dog, the farmer told him the weather forecast was not good, and the visibility would soon be treacherous. But Richard was not on a pleasurable day out walking, but he was on his way to a destination where he would be meeting his death, where there is rising waters to wash his body downstream. But first, he wants to take a photo of himself before his final moments. The weather has certainly taken a turn for the worst. Thunder lightening and heavy rain is lashing down. He had planned this day, but with a tightening of his chest, he found silence.
In 2025, Kate Becker and her husband Eric were out on the beach at Whitby near to the old lighthouse, Kate was paddleboarding, and her husband was meditating. When all of a sudden, she comes across a badly decomposed body and understandably is distraught. When the police are called into an investigation, it starts another case for Frank and his team, including his assistant Gerry and her faithful assistance dog Rylan.
At the time Gerry also has other pressing issues regarding her upcoming wedding, and is often going into sensory meltdown but nothing stops the team and I really enjoyed the camaraderie between everyone, Frank as normal has some quirky ideas and Gerry is often needed to correct him. There are plenty of questions that need answers to, and many date back to before the suspected suicide was thought to have taken place.
As with the previous books in this series, I love the locations, having visited many of them over the years on holiday to North Yorkshire. The characters are interesting, as is the plotlines, and each book is individual, yet there is a string connected to the story with the continuing storyline of the regular police characters. A five-star read from me.
November 29, 2025
Der neue Fall für DCI Frank Black und DI Gerry Carver führt sie wieder weit in die Vergangenheit, wirft aber auch viele Rätsel auf: in der Nordsee wird die Leiche von Dr. Richard Firth gefunden. Der Psychiater hat sich nach einem Skandal um Kunstfehler das Leben genommen, aber der Tote kann nicht so lange im Wasser gelegen haben.
Im Verlauf der Ermittlungen müssen sich Black und Gerry nicht nur mit der privaten, sondern auch mit der beruflichen Vergangenheit des Toten auseinandersetzen. Darin geht es um die Manipulation von Erinnerungen, um so Traumata aus der Vergangenheit der Patienten aufzuarbeiten. Aber diese Therapie half war nur kurzfristig und viele der Patienten leiden jetzt unter deren Folgen.
Mir war alles ein bisschen zu viel. Zu viele Charaktere, die immer noch an den Folgen der Behandlung durch Richard Firth litten. Auch wenn das anfangs noch nicht klar war, waren sie sich doch sehr ähnlich. Auf mich hat es so gewirkt, als ob ich als Leserin unbedingt begreifen musste, was Firth mit seinen Patienten gemacht hat und wie schlimm die Auswirkungen waren.
Gerry war mit den Plänen für ihre Hochzeit und der Einmischung ihrer zukünftigen Schwiegermutter überfordert. Der Teil nimmt zum einen für mich zu viel Platz in der Ermittlung ein, zum anderen verhalten sich weder Gery noch ihre Schwiegermutter stimmig und die Situation kam mir übertrieben vor.
Dieses Mal sind mir (zu) viele Fehler bei der Übersetzung aufgefallen. Es gab Unstimmigkeiten zwsichen dem englischen "you" und dem dem deutschen "Sie", das zu oft ins "du" gerutscht ist, wo es nicht gepasst hat. Auch andere Sachen fand ich eher unglücklich übersetzt.
Den Täter habe ich fast zu früh gefunden, während Frank und Gerry noch im Dunkeln gestochert haben. Für mich ist es der bisher schwächste Teil der Reihe. Aber ich werde weiterlesen, allein schon, weil sich für Frank wieder ein Hinweis in Richtung seiner verschwundenen Tochter ergeben hat.
Im Verlauf der Ermittlungen müssen sich Black und Gerry nicht nur mit der privaten, sondern auch mit der beruflichen Vergangenheit des Toten auseinandersetzen. Darin geht es um die Manipulation von Erinnerungen, um so Traumata aus der Vergangenheit der Patienten aufzuarbeiten. Aber diese Therapie half war nur kurzfristig und viele der Patienten leiden jetzt unter deren Folgen.
Mir war alles ein bisschen zu viel. Zu viele Charaktere, die immer noch an den Folgen der Behandlung durch Richard Firth litten. Auch wenn das anfangs noch nicht klar war, waren sie sich doch sehr ähnlich. Auf mich hat es so gewirkt, als ob ich als Leserin unbedingt begreifen musste, was Firth mit seinen Patienten gemacht hat und wie schlimm die Auswirkungen waren.
Gerry war mit den Plänen für ihre Hochzeit und der Einmischung ihrer zukünftigen Schwiegermutter überfordert. Der Teil nimmt zum einen für mich zu viel Platz in der Ermittlung ein, zum anderen verhalten sich weder Gery noch ihre Schwiegermutter stimmig und die Situation kam mir übertrieben vor.
Dieses Mal sind mir (zu) viele Fehler bei der Übersetzung aufgefallen. Es gab Unstimmigkeiten zwsichen dem englischen "you" und dem dem deutschen "Sie", das zu oft ins "du" gerutscht ist, wo es nicht gepasst hat. Auch andere Sachen fand ich eher unglücklich übersetzt.
Den Täter habe ich fast zu früh gefunden, während Frank und Gerry noch im Dunkeln gestochert haben. Für mich ist es der bisher schwächste Teil der Reihe. Aber ich werde weiterlesen, allein schon, weil sich für Frank wieder ein Hinweis in Richtung seiner verschwundenen Tochter ergeben hat.
August 5, 2025
Page One read and it was like the comfort found when a pair of gloves fit perfectly. Wes Markin and his excellent Whitby’s Forgotten Victims series fits perfectly with my love of intriguing and credible story lines, use of the setting to enhance the mood and tone of the book, but especially, the prose to bring to life the regulars and those associated with the particular crime under investigation.
Just writing the names DCI Frank Black and DI Gerry Carver brings a grin to my face. They are so real in my mind thanks to the author’s ability to find words to convey such appealing characters with their own idiosyncrasies. Frank, the 60+ year old, irascible DCI who treads the fine line between playing by the rules, and not, if it serves to bring the guilty to account and Gerry who is more rule bound and struggles to see the world beyond her black and white view of it, almost to the point of obsession.
Yet both are equals when it comes to the absolute goal of bringing to account the guilty no matter if initial evidence would suggest an open and close case. In this case the body of a man alleged to have taken his own life in 1995, but whose identify reappears after this apparent suicide.
As always when Wes Markin is the orchestrator, Forgotten Shadows is packed with an engrossing plot full of twists, turns and revelations that are full of surprises to keep you gripped through the entirety of the book and of course, the great banter between the lead detectives.
Sure do hope book 6 is already in creation. Always very difficult to follow up such an engaging read with one of equal superiority.
Just writing the names DCI Frank Black and DI Gerry Carver brings a grin to my face. They are so real in my mind thanks to the author’s ability to find words to convey such appealing characters with their own idiosyncrasies. Frank, the 60+ year old, irascible DCI who treads the fine line between playing by the rules, and not, if it serves to bring the guilty to account and Gerry who is more rule bound and struggles to see the world beyond her black and white view of it, almost to the point of obsession.
Yet both are equals when it comes to the absolute goal of bringing to account the guilty no matter if initial evidence would suggest an open and close case. In this case the body of a man alleged to have taken his own life in 1995, but whose identify reappears after this apparent suicide.
As always when Wes Markin is the orchestrator, Forgotten Shadows is packed with an engrossing plot full of twists, turns and revelations that are full of surprises to keep you gripped through the entirety of the book and of course, the great banter between the lead detectives.
Sure do hope book 6 is already in creation. Always very difficult to follow up such an engaging read with one of equal superiority.
August 3, 2025
Wes Markin’s Forgotten Shadows is a dark, absorbing crime thriller that blends procedural detail with emotional depth. The book opens with an apparent suicide that sends DCI Frank Black and his team into a complex investigation filled with buried trauma, past guilt, and psychological twists.
The synopsis promises a gripping mystery where the past refuses to stay buried — and the novel absolutely delivers on that. While the plot is fast-paced and full of suspense, what always stands out to me are the characters. DCI Frank Black is a strong, emotionally layered lead, still affected by the shadows of previous cases. Alongside him is DI Gerry Carver, whose autism is sensitively portrayed. Her bond with her therapy dog, Rylan, adds an unexpected warmth to the story, creating a compelling contrast to the darker themes. The best duo since Starsky and Hutch!
What I appreciated most is how the novel lives up to the tone set by the synopsis. The idea of “forgotten shadows” runs throughout — not just in terms of the case, but in the emotional lives of the characters. The death isn’t just a crime; it’s part of a much bigger picture that forces everyone to confront things they’d rather forget.
While the subject matter can be heavy, it’s never gratuitous. Markin handles difficult themes thoughtfully and keeps the reader invested with sharp dialogue and steady pacing.
I cannot wait for the final instalment. Thanks as always to TBC reviewer group and author for the opportunity to read. 5 stars plus!!
The synopsis promises a gripping mystery where the past refuses to stay buried — and the novel absolutely delivers on that. While the plot is fast-paced and full of suspense, what always stands out to me are the characters. DCI Frank Black is a strong, emotionally layered lead, still affected by the shadows of previous cases. Alongside him is DI Gerry Carver, whose autism is sensitively portrayed. Her bond with her therapy dog, Rylan, adds an unexpected warmth to the story, creating a compelling contrast to the darker themes. The best duo since Starsky and Hutch!
What I appreciated most is how the novel lives up to the tone set by the synopsis. The idea of “forgotten shadows” runs throughout — not just in terms of the case, but in the emotional lives of the characters. The death isn’t just a crime; it’s part of a much bigger picture that forces everyone to confront things they’d rather forget.
While the subject matter can be heavy, it’s never gratuitous. Markin handles difficult themes thoughtfully and keeps the reader invested with sharp dialogue and steady pacing.
I cannot wait for the final instalment. Thanks as always to TBC reviewer group and author for the opportunity to read. 5 stars plus!!
June 30, 2025
This has become one of my favourite ever series and i will put other books aside to read a new one.
I dont know how you can fail to love with Gerry, despite her quirky nature, linked to her autism. Even Frank Black has fallen for her forthrightness and is slimmer and teetotal, and trying to smoke less. In the first book I was genuinely concerned he wouldn't make it far!
The story in this is clever and intriguing and was something id never heard of before. I know messing with the mind is incredibly dangerous, but this explores the possibility of being able to box off memories.
As always nothing is as it seems. The reveals as they came were shocking. I also believe this may be the second or third time in a row Wes has made me cry. Something he delights in!
I really loved following how Gerry is navigating planning her upcoming wedding.
Wes has an incredible knack for storytelling, he writes likeable and relatable characters that you want to see do well (or not!) He has the ability to create something that feels so much more than words on a page.
I've said before and will say again, one of our most underrated and underappreciated authors in the UK currently.
I dont know how you can fail to love with Gerry, despite her quirky nature, linked to her autism. Even Frank Black has fallen for her forthrightness and is slimmer and teetotal, and trying to smoke less. In the first book I was genuinely concerned he wouldn't make it far!
The story in this is clever and intriguing and was something id never heard of before. I know messing with the mind is incredibly dangerous, but this explores the possibility of being able to box off memories.
As always nothing is as it seems. The reveals as they came were shocking. I also believe this may be the second or third time in a row Wes has made me cry. Something he delights in!
I really loved following how Gerry is navigating planning her upcoming wedding.
Wes has an incredible knack for storytelling, he writes likeable and relatable characters that you want to see do well (or not!) He has the ability to create something that feels so much more than words on a page.
I've said before and will say again, one of our most underrated and underappreciated authors in the UK currently.
July 31, 2025
Another fab read in this Wes Markin series. I loved this book and was very happy to read that there will be another book in the series.
A body is discovered in the sea near Whitby. DCI Frank Black and his team are called out to investigate. The case is quickly thought to be a suicide but Frank and his team are loathe to jump to conclusions too quickly and Frank prepares to do battle with his boss over funding.
The body is identified as Dr Richard Firth who was thought to have gone missing in 1995. Frank and his team, including
DI Gerry Carver soon realise that there is more to this case than they first thought. They begin to delve into his past life and try to identify some of his patients but they are surprised by what they uncover.
The story also covers other individuals who are all connected in some way and they have all experienced great trauma in their lives.
It was good to be back with Frank and Gerry and get more insight into their private lives with Frank’s search for his daughter Maddie and Gerry’s impending marriage to Tom.
A great read and I can’t wait to read the next instalment.
A body is discovered in the sea near Whitby. DCI Frank Black and his team are called out to investigate. The case is quickly thought to be a suicide but Frank and his team are loathe to jump to conclusions too quickly and Frank prepares to do battle with his boss over funding.
The body is identified as Dr Richard Firth who was thought to have gone missing in 1995. Frank and his team, including
DI Gerry Carver soon realise that there is more to this case than they first thought. They begin to delve into his past life and try to identify some of his patients but they are surprised by what they uncover.
The story also covers other individuals who are all connected in some way and they have all experienced great trauma in their lives.
It was good to be back with Frank and Gerry and get more insight into their private lives with Frank’s search for his daughter Maddie and Gerry’s impending marriage to Tom.
A great read and I can’t wait to read the next instalment.
August 10, 2025
Forgotten Shadows is the fifth book in the series and is gripping from the opening chapter. The main story begins when a body is found in the sea, more intriguing is the fact that the person was believed to have committed suicide many years ago, As Frank, Gerry and the team begin their investigation it soon becomes apparent they have a suspicious death and a new case to solve.
I really enjoy catching up with Frank, Gerry and Rylan the dog is such a character. It’s good to see Frank taking a healthy approach with his life and the possibility of someone new in his life is heartwarming. Gerry has wedding plans to look forward too, so amongst the crime and different sub plots running through there is plenty to keep you interested. Great addition to the series, as always with Wes Markin, well written and researched, a tense read, but with that straight forward matter of fact approach from Gerry it will make you smile at times. Roll on book 6.
I really enjoy catching up with Frank, Gerry and Rylan the dog is such a character. It’s good to see Frank taking a healthy approach with his life and the possibility of someone new in his life is heartwarming. Gerry has wedding plans to look forward too, so amongst the crime and different sub plots running through there is plenty to keep you interested. Great addition to the series, as always with Wes Markin, well written and researched, a tense read, but with that straight forward matter of fact approach from Gerry it will make you smile at times. Roll on book 6.
July 28, 2025
Forgotten Shadows is the fifth book in the Whitby’s Forgotten Victims series, and while it works well as a standalone, I would thoroughly recommend you read the books in order.
It is a gripping and well-paced crime thriller that had me hooked from the start. Wes Markin creates a tense atmosphere and keeps the twists coming. Frank Black is a standout—gruff and straight-talking, but with a quiet warmth that makes him surprisingly lovable, even amid all the darkness. However, I am not so keen on how DI Gerry Carver is portrayed. As an autistic reader, it feels like every possible autistic trait has been thrown at her all at once, which doesn’t feel realistic. Despite that, the story overall is strong, and it’s definitely worth checking out if you enjoy gritty crime fiction.
Thank you to The Book Club Reviewer Group for the advance copy, in return for this honest review.
It is a gripping and well-paced crime thriller that had me hooked from the start. Wes Markin creates a tense atmosphere and keeps the twists coming. Frank Black is a standout—gruff and straight-talking, but with a quiet warmth that makes him surprisingly lovable, even amid all the darkness. However, I am not so keen on how DI Gerry Carver is portrayed. As an autistic reader, it feels like every possible autistic trait has been thrown at her all at once, which doesn’t feel realistic. Despite that, the story overall is strong, and it’s definitely worth checking out if you enjoy gritty crime fiction.
Thank you to The Book Club Reviewer Group for the advance copy, in return for this honest review.
August 4, 2025
This is book 5 of the Whitby series. I just love Frank Black and his sidekick Gerry Carver. The work incredibly well together despite being polar opposites. This story starts where they are called to a body that has been found in the harbour. Dental records show who the deceased is and when he apparently died but a pen in the suit pocket suggests a different timeline altogether. This apparent suicide could be murder. Frank has to convince his boss Doug Oxley to let them spend more time investigating. There are a lot of characters in this story who are interesting but there is no apparent connection but Wes Markin brings the threads together to weave a very intricate story. Loved this one the best yet. Can't wait for number 6.
July 9, 2025
A fascinating read. Well afterall, the mind is fascinating and not there to be manipulated...unless it's for the greater good! Psychiatrist Dr Richard Firth committed suicide...allegedly, but recent events point to the fact that he may have just disappeared. Intriguing!
It's a very twisty read with different threads weaving their way together in a steady, complex and creative plot.
DCI Black and DI Carver have some very heart to heart moments and their friendship bonds further thoughout the investigation of Dr Firths secret life.
A good cast a characters revealing a raw and emotional life and the struggles and memories they hold within. An entertaining story.
It's a very twisty read with different threads weaving their way together in a steady, complex and creative plot.
DCI Black and DI Carver have some very heart to heart moments and their friendship bonds further thoughout the investigation of Dr Firths secret life.
A good cast a characters revealing a raw and emotional life and the struggles and memories they hold within. An entertaining story.
July 28, 2025
Frank,Gerry and Rylan are back love these characters but seriously think Frank needs his own therapy dog.
Gerry is planning her wedding to Tom and all that entails including trying to get Frank to walk her down the aisle.
Frank is still trying to find his daughter Maddie, who has been missing for a few years now, he keeps getting clues but no nearer finding her.
Then a body is found in the sea and so begins another case for Frank & his team and as ever it's complicated. Lots of different stories going on in this one. Wes Markin is one of my favourite authors and really pleased that there will be another book out about Frank & Gerry and it's not the end for them.
Gerry is planning her wedding to Tom and all that entails including trying to get Frank to walk her down the aisle.
Frank is still trying to find his daughter Maddie, who has been missing for a few years now, he keeps getting clues but no nearer finding her.
Then a body is found in the sea and so begins another case for Frank & his team and as ever it's complicated. Lots of different stories going on in this one. Wes Markin is one of my favourite authors and really pleased that there will be another book out about Frank & Gerry and it's not the end for them.
July 14, 2025
My favourite Frank and Gerry book
I love Wes Markins books.They move along at a thrilling pace but are never rushed.This is the 5th book in the forgotten victims series and I think they have got better and better.They are character driven as well as having great plots. The relationship between Frank and Gerry is heartwarming.I hate spoilers so I'm not going to add anything else!Trust me you'll love them.I can't recommend them highly enough. I have book 6 on pre-order Roll on December!!!
I love Wes Markins books.They move along at a thrilling pace but are never rushed.This is the 5th book in the forgotten victims series and I think they have got better and better.They are character driven as well as having great plots. The relationship between Frank and Gerry is heartwarming.I hate spoilers so I'm not going to add anything else!Trust me you'll love them.I can't recommend them highly enough. I have book 6 on pre-order Roll on December!!!
July 14, 2025
Shadows driven away.
Another poignant brilliant story. Plot? Sea gives up corpse. A suicide? Aye, maybe, but dental evidence proves the deceased died years after he was reported dead. A mind doctor who used hypnosis to substitute good dreams for bad ones. We meet different people united by having been patients of dead doctor. And for light relief we have Gerry choosing a wedding dress and Frank being romanced. Great stuff. Highly recommended.
Another poignant brilliant story. Plot? Sea gives up corpse. A suicide? Aye, maybe, but dental evidence proves the deceased died years after he was reported dead. A mind doctor who used hypnosis to substitute good dreams for bad ones. We meet different people united by having been patients of dead doctor. And for light relief we have Gerry choosing a wedding dress and Frank being romanced. Great stuff. Highly recommended.
July 19, 2025
If you have read any of my reviews, you would know I have a soft spot for Frank... a little bit for the author too.
This is the latest book I have read in this series and, like Stephen King, it is quite terrifying in its possibilities to be true. It isn't a horror story but is horrific in what can, and maybe already has, happen when we put our trust in professionals.
An excellent read and thoroughly enjoyable.
This is the latest book I have read in this series and, like Stephen King, it is quite terrifying in its possibilities to be true. It isn't a horror story but is horrific in what can, and maybe already has, happen when we put our trust in professionals.
An excellent read and thoroughly enjoyable.
July 20, 2025
An excellent read, absolutely gripping throughout. As Frank and Gerry investigate the discovery of a body in the sea near Whitby, they are drawn into the world of mental health and the power of so called therapists over their clients. Manipulation, horrific traumas and a race to save a vulnerable soul. The relationship between Frank and Gerry continues to challenge and benefit them both. This is an incredible series , one I thoroughly recommend.
July 27, 2025
Wes Markin is fast becoming one of my favourite crime authors.
This book was a cracker, stylishly written in Yorkshire, the plot itself controversial and interesting backed up by the amazing Frank and his background and the likeable but quirky Gerry who outdid herself in this plot, it’s great to see the main characters personalities fleshed out and shining, complementing the crime drama perfectly.
Can’t wait for the next one.
This book was a cracker, stylishly written in Yorkshire, the plot itself controversial and interesting backed up by the amazing Frank and his background and the likeable but quirky Gerry who outdid herself in this plot, it’s great to see the main characters personalities fleshed out and shining, complementing the crime drama perfectly.
Can’t wait for the next one.
August 18, 2025
Wow this series seems to get better and better. How Wes manages to keep coming up with the ideas is brilliant. When the body is found floating in the sea it looks like suicide but is it. When DCI carter And Firth turn up you know that there is going to be a good story. The whole series is set in Whitby and it’s such a lovely area but if you’re going to read this one I would recommend reading the others first so as you can get the characters .
June 25, 2025
Knowing Whitby quite well I've really enjoyed this series and the latest is no exception. When a badly decomposed body is washed up in Whitby, a much deeper and more tangled story emerges. We seem to be following the lives of several unrelated people, but Markin masterfully weaves the threads and finishes the tapestry in a gripping and satisfying way. Possibly one of his best, for me.
August 10, 2025
The fifth book in the series and you definitely get more out of the books if you have read the others because the relationships between the team, not just the 2 leads Frank and Gerry, is developing with each book and I think the wider cast gives great depth to the stories. The focus in this one is damaged minds and the body found by at Whitby, in a most horrific manner, leads to a very intriguing case which certainly touches the nerves of several of the team.
These books are excellent and the fact that the areas described are familiar, as from the area, add to the enjoyment - as with others in the series there is the puzzle element but there is also a great deal of heart in the story which adds to my enjoyment of the series. I look forward to more!!
These books are excellent and the fact that the areas described are familiar, as from the area, add to the enjoyment - as with others in the series there is the puzzle element but there is also a great deal of heart in the story which adds to my enjoyment of the series. I look forward to more!!
September 5, 2025
Another brilliant book by this Author I haven't read one i haven't enjoyed yet.
This is the 5th book in the Whitby series and can not wait for the next one to come out always keep and eye out for it.
It is a very twisty read.
If you haven't read any of west Markins book please do you are in for a treat.
This is the 5th book in the Whitby series and can not wait for the next one to come out always keep and eye out for it.
It is a very twisty read.
If you haven't read any of west Markins book please do you are in for a treat.
July 12, 2025
Fantastic
Wow another fantastic book I love the way Wes brings the characters to life. The detailed description of the places I the book takes you there. Can't wait for the next book
Wow another fantastic book I love the way Wes brings the characters to life. The detailed description of the places I the book takes you there. Can't wait for the next book
July 12, 2025
This series still not disappointing, the characters are interesting and add to the plot. The plot has enough twists and turns to keep it interesting and the pages fly by. This is a well written series and each book different and as interesting as the prior books.
July 13, 2025
4.5*
Another excellent read. After struggling a bit with the first book (crime is not my genre) I’ve grown to love Frank, Gerry & Rylan.
Here they face another truly tricky case. I won’t say any more (no spoilers here) but it’s a good but dark one
Another excellent read. After struggling a bit with the first book (crime is not my genre) I’ve grown to love Frank, Gerry & Rylan.
Here they face another truly tricky case. I won’t say any more (no spoilers here) but it’s a good but dark one
July 24, 2025
Boring
Did not enjoy this book I found the story not to my liking.
I did not finish reading the book. The ppl with their OCD problems were not not the sort of thing I am interested in reading about.
Did not enjoy this book I found the story not to my liking.
I did not finish reading the book. The ppl with their OCD problems were not not the sort of thing I am interested in reading about.
August 10, 2025
Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.
This is, hands down, the best book I have read this year. The story, and the story telling, is brilliant.
There are several threads at the beginning of the book. Hang on. Unravel them. The story is worth your time.
This is, hands down, the best book I have read this year. The story, and the story telling, is brilliant.
There are several threads at the beginning of the book. Hang on. Unravel them. The story is worth your time.
September 15, 2025
This series goes from strength to strength. Love Wes Markin's writing and the way he develops characters that the reader can relate to. DCI Frank Black and DI Gerry Carver are an unlikely team, but they do work well together. Another excellent story.
December 25, 2025
So many times I cried!
So many times you made me cry! The characters are so well written. Thank goodness there is not too long to wait for the next one. Just one criticism (of your proof -reader?) Gerry was demoted several times to DS!!
So many times you made me cry! The characters are so well written. Thank goodness there is not too long to wait for the next one. Just one criticism (of your proof -reader?) Gerry was demoted several times to DS!!
July 16, 2025
I got this as a e book for my i pad from a face book page that I am a member of. I enjoyed reading this book. It took me a while to read this book because I was only reading a bit per day.
July 29, 2025
brilliant reading
I read this book in a day, literally could not put it down. It was very complex in parts, but you empathise with the characters.
I read this book in a day, literally could not put it down. It was very complex in parts, but you empathise with the characters.
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