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Detective Honeywell Mystery #5
Hell Hath No Fury
There's no place like home…
Crime-beat photographer Emma Anderson is barely recovered from the gunshot wound that nearly took her life, when her circumstances go from bad to worse. Now, her recovering addict sister is missing, the developer trying to steal her family’s land from under her turns up dead, and her best friend Eric is in the frame for the murder.
Erie City Police Detective Matthias Honeywell is out of his jurisdiction and his comfort zone, but he’s not going to let Emma or anyone she loves go down for a murder they didn’t commit. Given his difficult personal history with the lead detective, Matthias is forced to think outside the lines as he and Emma race to find her sister and discover the true killer. And with the murderer always two steps ahead, it will take everything they have to save the ones they love…
Crime-beat photographer Emma Anderson is barely recovered from the gunshot wound that nearly took her life, when her circumstances go from bad to worse. Now, her recovering addict sister is missing, the developer trying to steal her family’s land from under her turns up dead, and her best friend Eric is in the frame for the murder.
Erie City Police Detective Matthias Honeywell is out of his jurisdiction and his comfort zone, but he’s not going to let Emma or anyone she loves go down for a murder they didn’t commit. Given his difficult personal history with the lead detective, Matthias is forced to think outside the lines as he and Emma race to find her sister and discover the true killer. And with the murderer always two steps ahead, it will take everything they have to save the ones they love…
- GenresMystery
378 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 6, 2026
About the author
Annette Dashofy
24 books511 followersAnnette Dashofy is the USA Today best-selling author of 18 mystery/thriller novels. She won the 2021 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award and has multiple Agatha Award nominations. Annette and her husband live on ten acres of what was her grandfather’s dairy farm in southwestern Pennsylvania with their very spoiled cat, Kensi.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
3.5 stars
Detective Matthias Honeywell, Erie City Police #5
Matthias and his girlfriend photographer Emma, who is recovering from being shot, are en route to Emma’s home turf of Washington County, Pennsylvania, to visit her old friend Eric and her troubled sister Nell. When they arrive at Eric’s property both are nowhere to be found and they go in search. In the process they meet up with Sonny Jones, a developer who has been trying to acquire Emma and Nell’s family land. It seems he has gained Nell’s agreement much to Emmas’s dismay. The following day Sonny is found dead, Nell is still missing but both Eric and Emma are in the frame for the murder. Although Matthias is out of his jurisdiction and has a difficult relationship with the lead detective who he’s previously worked with in Erie, he feels duty bound to keep an eye on the investigation to protect the woman he loves and safeguard Nell and Eric.
I like the idea of this latest novel in the series as there are loose ends that need following up after the last book, but I greatly miss the atmosphere of Lake Erie which is a big feature of the series. Sadly, this one lacks that element. The investigation is a personal one for Matthias and Emma as they search for Nell and try to get the help she’s so desperately needs. There’s a lot of running around hither and thither as well as pain and heartache which the author conveys well. There are some good plot twists and the ending is a suspenseful as well as sad.
It’s quite slow compared to the other books and because Matthias isn’t the lead officer as it’s not his jurisdiction, it doesn’t work quite so well for me. I think you can only carry the incompetence of Honeywell’s former colleague so far before it enters unbelievable territory especially with a mounting body count. There’s an awful lot going on, perhaps a bit too much for my taste.
However, I still want to continue the series if that’s the author’s intention as I really like the lead characters and I would like to know what happens next. Being back in Lake Erie would be good too!
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to HarperCollins, One More Chapter for the much appreciated early copy in return for an honest review.
Detective Matthias Honeywell, Erie City Police #5
Matthias and his girlfriend photographer Emma, who is recovering from being shot, are en route to Emma’s home turf of Washington County, Pennsylvania, to visit her old friend Eric and her troubled sister Nell. When they arrive at Eric’s property both are nowhere to be found and they go in search. In the process they meet up with Sonny Jones, a developer who has been trying to acquire Emma and Nell’s family land. It seems he has gained Nell’s agreement much to Emmas’s dismay. The following day Sonny is found dead, Nell is still missing but both Eric and Emma are in the frame for the murder. Although Matthias is out of his jurisdiction and has a difficult relationship with the lead detective who he’s previously worked with in Erie, he feels duty bound to keep an eye on the investigation to protect the woman he loves and safeguard Nell and Eric.
I like the idea of this latest novel in the series as there are loose ends that need following up after the last book, but I greatly miss the atmosphere of Lake Erie which is a big feature of the series. Sadly, this one lacks that element. The investigation is a personal one for Matthias and Emma as they search for Nell and try to get the help she’s so desperately needs. There’s a lot of running around hither and thither as well as pain and heartache which the author conveys well. There are some good plot twists and the ending is a suspenseful as well as sad.
It’s quite slow compared to the other books and because Matthias isn’t the lead officer as it’s not his jurisdiction, it doesn’t work quite so well for me. I think you can only carry the incompetence of Honeywell’s former colleague so far before it enters unbelievable territory especially with a mounting body count. There’s an awful lot going on, perhaps a bit too much for my taste.
However, I still want to continue the series if that’s the author’s intention as I really like the lead characters and I would like to know what happens next. Being back in Lake Erie would be good too!
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to HarperCollins, One More Chapter for the much appreciated early copy in return for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
At this point, just go back and read my previous reviews of Annette Dashofy’s Matthias Honeywell series, copy and paste. I keep thinking, “Okay. She’s going to write something that I’m not going to like or at least not love as much as the previous books. Then I will finally give her something less than a 5-star review.” This is not that book.
What I loved even more about this book was this had a completely different feeling to it. It was not the standard “the police have a case” novel. Instead, Dashofy has written a more personal mystery. Detective Honeywell isn’t looking for a murder mystery. He just wants to help his girlfriend’s sister that is battling with addiction. That is heavy enough. But the bodies keep piling up. If they don’t want Matthias involved, they should stop blaming people he loves for the deaths.
There is someone from Matthias’ past that complicates matters. Just as you think they are moving past things, one simple sentence changes the dynamics yet again.
And in the midst of all of this, Ms. Dashofy has us deal with what it is like having someone you care about dealing with alcohol and drug addiction. I have several people that I know and love that have or are currently going through this. My wife’s family has lost a family member to addiction. This novel had a personal side that was underlying throughout the entire book. It was handled beautifully. The fears. The emotions. All so well written.
Two books ago in the series, I declared Annette Dashofy as the Queen of Mystery/Thrillers. With her last book in the series, I declared her the entire Monarchy of Mystery/Thrillers. With the emotions and subject matters in this book, the 5th book in the series, I am declaring her the Queen of all Fiction. Not just mysteries.
If you have not read Annette Dashofy, what are you doing with your life? Seriously.
I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an unbiased review.
What I loved even more about this book was this had a completely different feeling to it. It was not the standard “the police have a case” novel. Instead, Dashofy has written a more personal mystery. Detective Honeywell isn’t looking for a murder mystery. He just wants to help his girlfriend’s sister that is battling with addiction. That is heavy enough. But the bodies keep piling up. If they don’t want Matthias involved, they should stop blaming people he loves for the deaths.
There is someone from Matthias’ past that complicates matters. Just as you think they are moving past things, one simple sentence changes the dynamics yet again.
And in the midst of all of this, Ms. Dashofy has us deal with what it is like having someone you care about dealing with alcohol and drug addiction. I have several people that I know and love that have or are currently going through this. My wife’s family has lost a family member to addiction. This novel had a personal side that was underlying throughout the entire book. It was handled beautifully. The fears. The emotions. All so well written.
Two books ago in the series, I declared Annette Dashofy as the Queen of Mystery/Thrillers. With her last book in the series, I declared her the entire Monarchy of Mystery/Thrillers. With the emotions and subject matters in this book, the 5th book in the series, I am declaring her the Queen of all Fiction. Not just mysteries.
If you have not read Annette Dashofy, what are you doing with your life? Seriously.
I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an unbiased review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Buckle up, it's a wild ride! A week or so after Emma and Cassie are shot and Emma ends up with a serious concussion, she gets a call from her lifelong best friend, Eric. Her sister Nell is back, staying with him. She and Matthias head off to her hometown to find Nell and Eric missing and Eric's phone still in his house. The more they dig around the more concerned Emma becomes. Just after a body is found near Emma and Nell's family homestead, she gets a call from Eric, but they need to stay until the local police allow them to leave. This is not Detective Matthias Honeywell's jurisdiction, but since he and Emma come under suspicion, then Eric is arrested and Nell goes AWOL again, they must, of course investigate. As the bodies pile up and the lead investigator, a former Erie County detective with a history with Matthias butt heads, concern for Nell and Eric increase until we come to crashing crescendo. No spoilers, but my heart was beating out of my chest and I think I held my breath for a chapter or three!
This is not the typical fast-paced Detective Honeywell adventure, it builds somewhat slower because Matthias is out of his jurisdiction, but in my opinion it is richer as a result. We see Matthias and Emma's relationship grow in a different way as this is more Emma's story, with him playing a supporting, but central role. I love how the geography of the area plays such an important part of the story. I will be happy to see them back in Erie for the next book, but this journey was so critical to really helping readers connect to Emma and understand her in a deeper way.
In case you missed it, I loved this book. I thought it was excellent, dark and gripping, yet hopeful.
Huge thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins One More Chapter for an early copy of this in exchange for my honest review.
This is not the typical fast-paced Detective Honeywell adventure, it builds somewhat slower because Matthias is out of his jurisdiction, but in my opinion it is richer as a result. We see Matthias and Emma's relationship grow in a different way as this is more Emma's story, with him playing a supporting, but central role. I love how the geography of the area plays such an important part of the story. I will be happy to see them back in Erie for the next book, but this journey was so critical to really helping readers connect to Emma and understand her in a deeper way.
In case you missed it, I loved this book. I thought it was excellent, dark and gripping, yet hopeful.
Huge thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins One More Chapter for an early copy of this in exchange for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Hell Hath No Fury is a gripping police mystery set against the atmospheric backdrop of Lake Erie, and it delivers exactly what fans of Ann Cleeves and Louise Penny love: layered characters, emotional stakes, and a community full of secrets.
Emma Anderson is a compelling lead—still recovering from a near‑fatal gunshot wound when her life is upended yet again. Her missing sister, a murdered land developer, and a best friend suddenly under suspicion create a perfect storm of tension. Emma’s resilience and vulnerability make her easy to root for, and her complicated ties to the land and the people around her give the story real emotional depth.
Detective Matthias Honeywell is equally engaging. Out of his jurisdiction and forced to navigate a fraught history with the lead detective, he brings a steady, quietly determined presence to the investigation. The dynamic between him and Emma is warm, believable, and adds a welcome human thread to the escalating danger.
The mystery itself is well‑paced and full of twists, with the killer always staying just ahead of the characters—and the reader. The stakes rise naturally, and the sense of urgency builds beautifully as Matthias and Emma race to find her sister before it’s too late.
What really stands out is the cast. The community feels lived‑in, the relationships feel real, and the emotional beats land without ever slowing the momentum.
A suspenseful, heartfelt mystery with a memorable duo at its centre. Perfect for readers who enjoy character‑rich crime fiction with a strong sense of place.
With thanks to Annette Dashofy, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC
Emma Anderson is a compelling lead—still recovering from a near‑fatal gunshot wound when her life is upended yet again. Her missing sister, a murdered land developer, and a best friend suddenly under suspicion create a perfect storm of tension. Emma’s resilience and vulnerability make her easy to root for, and her complicated ties to the land and the people around her give the story real emotional depth.
Detective Matthias Honeywell is equally engaging. Out of his jurisdiction and forced to navigate a fraught history with the lead detective, he brings a steady, quietly determined presence to the investigation. The dynamic between him and Emma is warm, believable, and adds a welcome human thread to the escalating danger.
The mystery itself is well‑paced and full of twists, with the killer always staying just ahead of the characters—and the reader. The stakes rise naturally, and the sense of urgency builds beautifully as Matthias and Emma race to find her sister before it’s too late.
What really stands out is the cast. The community feels lived‑in, the relationships feel real, and the emotional beats land without ever slowing the momentum.
A suspenseful, heartfelt mystery with a memorable duo at its centre. Perfect for readers who enjoy character‑rich crime fiction with a strong sense of place.
With thanks to Annette Dashofy, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC
August 7, 2026
Both Emma and Matthias are on leave from their jobs to recover from their injuries, so when Emma’s best friend, Eric, calls saying that Emma’s drug addict sister, Nell, has come home, Emma and Matthias take off to help. But it isn’t long before Emma’s sister gives them the slip again, and the developer who is trying to get his hands on Emma’s family property turns up murdered. With Eric the prime suspect and Matthias well outside his jurisdiction, can he help? Or will his efforts make things worse for everyone?
Since this book picks up right after the previous book, there are references to the events of that book but no blatant spoilers. Emma may be a bit more in the spotlight here, but Matthias still gets a chance to shine as well. I also enjoyed getting to know Eric and Nell better as well as meet some great new characters. I did find one of the subplots a bit weak. But the main mystery was great and kept me guessing until we reached the suspenseful climax. As always, this is a police procedural, so adjust your expectations when you pick it up. Annette Dashofy continues to write great books. If you aren’t reading her, you are missing out.
NOTE: I received an ARC of this book.
Read my full review at Carstairs Considers.
Since this book picks up right after the previous book, there are references to the events of that book but no blatant spoilers. Emma may be a bit more in the spotlight here, but Matthias still gets a chance to shine as well. I also enjoyed getting to know Eric and Nell better as well as meet some great new characters. I did find one of the subplots a bit weak. But the main mystery was great and kept me guessing until we reached the suspenseful climax. As always, this is a police procedural, so adjust your expectations when you pick it up. Annette Dashofy continues to write great books. If you aren’t reading her, you are missing out.
NOTE: I received an ARC of this book.
Read my full review at Carstairs Considers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Detective Matthias Honeywell and his girlfriend Emma are still recovering from the physical and emotional trauma of their previous investigation as this book opens. Emma is once again looking for her drug-addicted sister, hoping to regain the closeness they once had and to help Nell break her addiction.
During the search for Nell, Emma discovers that her sister has signed a contract selling the family farm, and wants Emma to sign. Emma doesn't want to and ends up arguing with the developer who plans to buy the farm. Shortly after, the developer is found dead, buried in a shallow grave at one of his worksites.
Emma and Nell, as well as their good friend Eric, all become suspects in the murder. To complicate matters, the lead detective is someone from Matthias's past--someone who knows secrets Matthias hasn't shared with Emma.
There are lots of twists and turns in the plot, and this is definitely not a cozy read, but it is hard to put down and all of the twists and turns and clues are brought together in the end. I can't say it's a "fun" read, but it is compelling and I read it on the edge of my seat.
I received an ARC from NetGalley.
During the search for Nell, Emma discovers that her sister has signed a contract selling the family farm, and wants Emma to sign. Emma doesn't want to and ends up arguing with the developer who plans to buy the farm. Shortly after, the developer is found dead, buried in a shallow grave at one of his worksites.
Emma and Nell, as well as their good friend Eric, all become suspects in the murder. To complicate matters, the lead detective is someone from Matthias's past--someone who knows secrets Matthias hasn't shared with Emma.
There are lots of twists and turns in the plot, and this is definitely not a cozy read, but it is hard to put down and all of the twists and turns and clues are brought together in the end. I can't say it's a "fun" read, but it is compelling and I read it on the edge of my seat.
I received an ARC from NetGalley.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
3.5* The author didn't do the best job with her killer, unfortunately. It was pretty obvious by how little they were on the cops' radar.
This book follows on from the previous one with the vet shot up at his clinic, whose wife is a cop. She makes cameo appearances here, and the civilian who helped her in the previous book is the female lead here, and the male lead is her former work partner. And he's out of his jurisdiction.
So, an on-the-surface successful guy is found offed. Who inherits his business? His wife? His secretary? His foreman? Who's a suspect? You'd think the usual suspects, right? Kind of, but the investigating cop is a bit of a plonker and has history with the out-of-his-jurisdiction cop and the bee in his bonnet means his brain isn't always working. So, not a lot of progress is made and bodies conveniently pile up. Still the bee means that he's blinkered. Yawn.
The tale gets there, but it felt a bit too unbelievable.
ARC courtesy of NetGalley and Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter for my reading pleasure.
This book follows on from the previous one with the vet shot up at his clinic, whose wife is a cop. She makes cameo appearances here, and the civilian who helped her in the previous book is the female lead here, and the male lead is her former work partner. And he's out of his jurisdiction.
So, an on-the-surface successful guy is found offed. Who inherits his business? His wife? His secretary? His foreman? Who's a suspect? You'd think the usual suspects, right? Kind of, but the investigating cop is a bit of a plonker and has history with the out-of-his-jurisdiction cop and the bee in his bonnet means his brain isn't always working. So, not a lot of progress is made and bodies conveniently pile up. Still the bee means that he's blinkered. Yawn.
The tale gets there, but it felt a bit too unbelievable.
ARC courtesy of NetGalley and Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter for my reading pleasure.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Can't believe I got the chance to read Book 5 of the Detective Honeywell Mystery series.
Here we continue directly from Book 4. Emma finds out that her sister Nell is back in their hometown with her best friend Eric. Nell and Eric suddenly go missing once Emma and her detective boyfriend Matthias Honeywell arrive in town.
No sooner when they arrive, Emma confronts Sonny, the developer and old high school friend, who wants to buy Emma and Nell's farm... However, things don't go well with the sale, and soon enough, Sonny is found dead.
Emma and Matthias immediately go into detective mode, adding a few more mysteries and tragedies along the way...
This book keeps you guessing who the murderer is - although quite guessable! Make sure to read it to the very end!
Thanks to Netgalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter | One More Chapter for this ARC! Hoping to see another mystery pop up in this series!
Here we continue directly from Book 4. Emma finds out that her sister Nell is back in their hometown with her best friend Eric. Nell and Eric suddenly go missing once Emma and her detective boyfriend Matthias Honeywell arrive in town.
No sooner when they arrive, Emma confronts Sonny, the developer and old high school friend, who wants to buy Emma and Nell's farm... However, things don't go well with the sale, and soon enough, Sonny is found dead.
Emma and Matthias immediately go into detective mode, adding a few more mysteries and tragedies along the way...
This book keeps you guessing who the murderer is - although quite guessable! Make sure to read it to the very end!
Thanks to Netgalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter | One More Chapter for this ARC! Hoping to see another mystery pop up in this series!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4 stars for me.
Emma Anderson a crime phothographer and Erie City Police Detective Matthias Honeywell found a dead body.They are the suspects,as just hours ago Emma had a heated conversation with Sonny,the dead man.Will they prove their innocence and find the killer on time?
My first book by this autor and it was a great mystery.So many suspects that had my head spinning,I was not sure to the end who is responsible.Secret after secret,it seems that Sonny was not just a charming man,and a lots of people may wanted him dead.There's also Emma sister who's stuggling with addiction,and my heart broke for her,she really was not sure how to help her.Matthias was a great boyfriend,no matter what he have Emma's back and I liked his protectiveness.Can't wait to have more time and read the series from the beginning.
Thank you netgalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for arc,my review is honest and my own.
Emma Anderson a crime phothographer and Erie City Police Detective Matthias Honeywell found a dead body.They are the suspects,as just hours ago Emma had a heated conversation with Sonny,the dead man.Will they prove their innocence and find the killer on time?
My first book by this autor and it was a great mystery.So many suspects that had my head spinning,I was not sure to the end who is responsible.Secret after secret,it seems that Sonny was not just a charming man,and a lots of people may wanted him dead.There's also Emma sister who's stuggling with addiction,and my heart broke for her,she really was not sure how to help her.Matthias was a great boyfriend,no matter what he have Emma's back and I liked his protectiveness.Can't wait to have more time and read the series from the beginning.
Thank you netgalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for arc,my review is honest and my own.
August 6, 2026
Detective Matthias Honeywell and and ErieLIVE photographer Emma Anderson travel from Erie City for Washington County, Pennsylvania so that Emma can reunite with her long-lost sister Nell, who has a history of addiction. Emma also has to deal with land developer Sonny Jones who is determined to acquire Emma’s family’s farmland by any means possible. Nell has been staying with Emma’s best friend Eric. When Sonny is murdered days later, Eric is arrested for the crime. Even though he has an uncomfortable history with a local officer, Matthias helps with the police investigation.
Hell Hath No Fury is the fifth in this excellent series. Matthias and Emma are familiar characters and I enjoyed seeing them in a different location. Without spoilers, the final pages of this mystery are the some of the most exciting and shocking that I have ever read! I can’t wait to see what comes next! 5 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley, HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter and Annette Dashofy for this ARC.
Hell Hath No Fury is the fifth in this excellent series. Matthias and Emma are familiar characters and I enjoyed seeing them in a different location. Without spoilers, the final pages of this mystery are the some of the most exciting and shocking that I have ever read! I can’t wait to see what comes next! 5 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley, HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter and Annette Dashofy for this ARC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This book is basically a continuation of the previous book in the series. On leave from their jobs, photographer Emma and Erie police detective Mathias travel to Emma’s hometown to search for her drug addicted sister Nell, and to deal with a developer who wants to buy Emma’s family farm. Emma has a confrontation with the developer who later turns up dead, putting both Emma and Mathias in the crosshairs of the lead detective, a Pennsylvania state trooper and former colleague of Mathiases. As the body count keeps rising, Emma and Mathias try to discover the real killer.
The story had plenty of twists and turns and I liked the occasional cameo appearance by some of the characters from Erie. And the book wrapped up a number of loose ends from previous books. But the ending was bittersweet.
Definitely read this series in order.
The story had plenty of twists and turns and I liked the occasional cameo appearance by some of the characters from Erie. And the book wrapped up a number of loose ends from previous books. But the ending was bittersweet.
Definitely read this series in order.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Another good novel in the Detective Matthias Honeywell series set in Pennsylvania. Honeywell travels to his girlfriend's home town looking for Emma's sister. Nell has a drug habit and is using again. But the pair get caught up in a murder investigation run b ya Trooper with whom Matthias has a history.
The case has several suspects, including Emma's childhood friend Eric, so Matthias gets involved unofficially. It doesn't go as expected, and conflicts occur.
Hell Hath No Fury is fast paced and full of action. We learn more about Emma's past as her relationship with Matthias deepens, although the backdrop of both a murder case and her sister's issues make things complex. The ending is a shocker ...
The case has several suspects, including Emma's childhood friend Eric, so Matthias gets involved unofficially. It doesn't go as expected, and conflicts occur.
Hell Hath No Fury is fast paced and full of action. We learn more about Emma's past as her relationship with Matthias deepens, although the backdrop of both a murder case and her sister's issues make things complex. The ending is a shocker ...
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Absolutely loved this book had me on the edge of my seat . Emma is recovering from a gunshot wound Matthias is by her side visiting Emmas sister. Her sister is an addict who is missing. Her best friend is accused of murder. The land developer who she was going to sale her land too ends up dead. Matthias past is front and center he is out of his jurisdiction but is trying to solve the murder. The killer seems to be one step ahead of everyone. The dynamic between Emma and her sister is strained but there is love between them. I love that Matthias is willing to help Emma no matter what. There are many twist and turns that i did not expect. I did not figure out who the killer was until the very end I did not suspect them. I would highly recommend this book if you love a good thriller.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
HELL HATH NO FURY Annette Dashofy
My head is spinning from all the twists and turns, as Emma and Matthias try to save her sister Nell from herself. They are also trying to solve the murder of a land developer, for which her friend Eric has been arrested. The list of suspects grows, hard to sort through so much distrust, anger, greed, and addiction . . . even more difficult when old grudges make it hard for law enforcement to work together.
Solutions found, lessons learned, heartbreak, and hope. This will be a hard book to follow, but I do hope for more.
Coming in August. There’s time to read others in the series if you want.
My head is spinning from all the twists and turns, as Emma and Matthias try to save her sister Nell from herself. They are also trying to solve the murder of a land developer, for which her friend Eric has been arrested. The list of suspects grows, hard to sort through so much distrust, anger, greed, and addiction . . . even more difficult when old grudges make it hard for law enforcement to work together.
Solutions found, lessons learned, heartbreak, and hope. This will be a hard book to follow, but I do hope for more.
Coming in August. There’s time to read others in the series if you want.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This mystery was a lot of fun to read; the action is paced well, and the characters draw the reader in. While the storyline has some elements that seem far-fetched, this reader was able to suspend disbelief enough to enjoy the story. Emma and Matthias are likeable main characters, and their mutual attraction and differences keep their relationship interesting, while the murder suspects, a fairly limited number, each make a believable possible villain. Emma's relationships with her addict sister and their childhood friend bring further tension to the story. An explosive ending to the novel leaves room for a sequel, which I will be on the lookout for.
August 7, 2026
Emotionally exhausting, unputdownable. Hell Hath No Fury, the 5th book in Annette Dashofy's compelling A Detective Honeywell series is nonstop twist to the very end. When Emma learns that her missing sister has returned home and is staying with almost-a-brother Erik, she and Matthias change their romantic getaway plans to check on her only to find that both are gone with no message left for her. Dead bodies pile up, everyone is a suspect, the investigator in charge is a bad memory for Matthias, and her sister keeps showing up and disappearing again. This is not the dream trip they had hopped for by any stretch of the imagination.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
A Gripping and Addictive Read
Hell Hath, No Fury is another excellent book from Annette Dashofy. From the first chapter, I was drawn into the story and found it difficult to put down. The characters are believable, the suspense keeps building, and the twists kept me guessing until the end. Dashofy has a real talent for creating tension while making you care about the people involved.
This is the second book I've read by this author, and it certainly will not be my last. If you enjoy well-written mysteries with strong characters and plenty of suspense, this is a book I would highly recommend Thanks to NetGalley and to the publishers of this book for giving me a free advance copy of the book to preview and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Hell Hath, No Fury is another excellent book from Annette Dashofy. From the first chapter, I was drawn into the story and found it difficult to put down. The characters are believable, the suspense keeps building, and the twists kept me guessing until the end. Dashofy has a real talent for creating tension while making you care about the people involved.
This is the second book I've read by this author, and it certainly will not be my last. If you enjoy well-written mysteries with strong characters and plenty of suspense, this is a book I would highly recommend Thanks to NetGalley and to the publishers of this book for giving me a free advance copy of the book to preview and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you NetGalley and Harper Collins UK for the ARC of Hell Hath No Fury by Annette Dashofy.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish. My only regret is not having read the other books in the series first. Although you are able to read this as a stand alone, you just miss some of the back story from the main characters. Story line was easy to follow and while the ending was predictable the action leading up to it was not. I am now a fan of Annette Dashofy and cannot wait for the next book in this series but also to take a peak at what other books she has written
Thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish. My only regret is not having read the other books in the series first. Although you are able to read this as a stand alone, you just miss some of the back story from the main characters. Story line was easy to follow and while the ending was predictable the action leading up to it was not. I am now a fan of Annette Dashofy and cannot wait for the next book in this series but also to take a peak at what other books she has written
August 8, 2026
This is the first book I read by this author, and I'm glad I did.
This book has all the twist, turns, mystery, suspense, action, and most importantly, well developed main characters.
As I was reading, I could picture each character as a real person, making the book play like a movie in my head. To me, that's the highest compliment I can give. The best books play like a movie in my head as I'm reading.
I'm looking forward to more books in this series and by the author.
I'd like to thank netgalley and the publisher for granting me a preview copy to review.
This book has all the twist, turns, mystery, suspense, action, and most importantly, well developed main characters.
As I was reading, I could picture each character as a real person, making the book play like a movie in my head. To me, that's the highest compliment I can give. The best books play like a movie in my head as I'm reading.
I'm looking forward to more books in this series and by the author.
I'd like to thank netgalley and the publisher for granting me a preview copy to review.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I received a free copy of, Hell Hath No Fury, by Annette Dashofy, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This is book number five in The Detective Honeywell Mystery series. Emma Anderson has a lot going on. Missing sister, murdered people, and recovering from being shot. Emma and her boyfriend Matthias are good characters, this was an intriguing read.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Emma Anderson has gone back to her family's property to try & find her drug-addicted sister Nell and to stop a land developer from buying up their land. But when Emma & her police detective boyfriend Matthias Honeywell arrives at friend Eric's home, both he and Nell are missing. Emma has a heated encounter with the developer, tearing up the proposed land deal.
The next day, a treasure hunter finds the developer's body buried at another construction site. The lead police detective, who knows Honeywell from their past jobs, puts Eric and Emma under the suspect lens.
This story worked less well for me. The pacing was a bit off, and Honeywell not being able to investigate outside his jurisdiction hampered the story. The encounter between Emma, Nell and the killer was a bit contrived.
I received a digital ARC from Netgalley and One More Chapter/Harper Collins. All opinions are my own.
The next day, a treasure hunter finds the developer's body buried at another construction site. The lead police detective, who knows Honeywell from their past jobs, puts Eric and Emma under the suspect lens.
This story worked less well for me. The pacing was a bit off, and Honeywell not being able to investigate outside his jurisdiction hampered the story. The encounter between Emma, Nell and the killer was a bit contrived.
I received a digital ARC from Netgalley and One More Chapter/Harper Collins. All opinions are my own.
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