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The Dark Peak #1
No Good Reason
“I can’t do this. I can’t do any of this without her.”
Detective Sanne Jensen (not blonde, not tall, definitely not Scandinavian) and Dr. Meg Fielding (scruffy, scatterbrained, prone to swearing at patients) are lifelong best friends, sharing the same deprived background and occasionally the same bed.
When a violent kidnapping stuns the Peak District village of Rowlee, both women become involved in the case. As Sanne and her colleagues in East Derbyshire Special Ops search for the culprit, and Meg fights to keep his victim alive, a shocking discovery turns the investigation on its head. With the clock ticking, Sanne and Meg find themselves pushed closer by a crime that threatens to tear everything apart.
Detective Sanne Jensen (not blonde, not tall, definitely not Scandinavian) and Dr. Meg Fielding (scruffy, scatterbrained, prone to swearing at patients) are lifelong best friends, sharing the same deprived background and occasionally the same bed.
When a violent kidnapping stuns the Peak District village of Rowlee, both women become involved in the case. As Sanne and her colleagues in East Derbyshire Special Ops search for the culprit, and Meg fights to keep his victim alive, a shocking discovery turns the investigation on its head. With the clock ticking, Sanne and Meg find themselves pushed closer by a crime that threatens to tear everything apart.
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Cari Hunter
12 books541 followersCari Hunter lives in the northwest of England with her wife, their cats, and a field full of sheep. She works full-time as a paramedic and dreams up stories in her spare time.
Cari enjoys long, wind-swept, muddy walks in her beloved Peak District. In the summer she can usually be found sitting in the garden with her feet up, scribbling in her writing pad. Although she doesn’t like to boast, she will admit that she makes a very fine Bakewell Tart.
She has written eleven novels, including the Dark Peak series, and has won multiple Goldie and Rainbow awards. In 2024, she won the Best LGBTQ Mystery Lambda for A Calculated Risk, the first book in the DI Jo Shaw series.
The Stolen Girl, the second book in the DI Jo Shaw series, will be released in June, 2025.
Cari can be contacted at: carihunter@rocketmail.com, via her blog: http://carihunter.wordpress.com/, or by dropping by and saying hallo on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/cari.hunter.9
Cari enjoys long, wind-swept, muddy walks in her beloved Peak District. In the summer she can usually be found sitting in the garden with her feet up, scribbling in her writing pad. Although she doesn’t like to boast, she will admit that she makes a very fine Bakewell Tart.
She has written eleven novels, including the Dark Peak series, and has won multiple Goldie and Rainbow awards. In 2024, she won the Best LGBTQ Mystery Lambda for A Calculated Risk, the first book in the DI Jo Shaw series.
The Stolen Girl, the second book in the DI Jo Shaw series, will be released in June, 2025.
Cari can be contacted at: carihunter@rocketmail.com, via her blog: http://carihunter.wordpress.com/, or by dropping by and saying hallo on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/cari.hunter.9
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April 5, 2019
'Netgalley ARC provided by The Publisher in exchange for a honest review'
Amazing 1st Installment!
For what its worth this was fantastic from the beginning chapter to the last page of this book/series. The author's writing pace was good along with the editing which was even better that had high intensity action and also had some very well developed and defined characters surrounding these two centralize leading ladies(Sanne & Meg) who both were so energetic and at the same time had different personalities but definitely cared a lot about each other and would do anything for one another to which readers also saw and enjoy during all their ups & downs because it even blend/figure into this storyline--one can feel the growth of their friendship which eventually might leads to a relationship then. Another brewing side story was the buddy-cop-friendship going on at the Police Station. This series had good storytelling and writing..recommended series to everyone!
Amazing 1st Installment!
For what its worth this was fantastic from the beginning chapter to the last page of this book/series. The author's writing pace was good along with the editing which was even better that had high intensity action and also had some very well developed and defined characters surrounding these two centralize leading ladies(Sanne & Meg) who both were so energetic and at the same time had different personalities but definitely cared a lot about each other and would do anything for one another to which readers also saw and enjoy during all their ups & downs because it even blend/figure into this storyline--one can feel the growth of their friendship which eventually might leads to a relationship then. Another brewing side story was the buddy-cop-friendship going on at the Police Station. This series had good storytelling and writing..recommended series to everyone!
March 16, 2017
I hate to say this, but this is actually the first Hunter book I have read. I actually own all of her books, but something would happen and I kept pushing them down my to read list. With Book 3 of her Dark Peak series coming out soon, it gave me the kick I needed to finally start this series. All I can say is wow, and I'm kicking myself for not reading it sooner.
This book was great! Hunter can really write. I was so immersed in this story that I stayed up to 6am reading it. I could not put this book down until I finished. And there is not much more of a complement than that, that I can give to an author.
The characters were wonderful. I loved, not liked, both of them. They are not even technically girlfriend and girlfriend, but they have more chemistry than in many romance novels I've read. I'm so glad this is a series, I would not want to say goodbye to these characters.
The crime/mystery was wonderful. I was able to figure out who did it, but it wasn't obvious or easy. I credit reading so many mysteries over the years that I'm pretty good at spotting little clues. The way the storyline unfolded, including a twist I didn't see coming, really was great. I was absolutely glued to my book, and loved every second.
If you are like me and haven't given Hunter's books a chance yet, don't wait any longer. Grab this book and get ready for the ride.
This book was great! Hunter can really write. I was so immersed in this story that I stayed up to 6am reading it. I could not put this book down until I finished. And there is not much more of a complement than that, that I can give to an author.
The characters were wonderful. I loved, not liked, both of them. They are not even technically girlfriend and girlfriend, but they have more chemistry than in many romance novels I've read. I'm so glad this is a series, I would not want to say goodbye to these characters.
The crime/mystery was wonderful. I was able to figure out who did it, but it wasn't obvious or easy. I credit reading so many mysteries over the years that I'm pretty good at spotting little clues. The way the storyline unfolded, including a twist I didn't see coming, really was great. I was absolutely glued to my book, and loved every second.
If you are like me and haven't given Hunter's books a chance yet, don't wait any longer. Grab this book and get ready for the ride.
June 3, 2019
Straight up police procedurals or mysteries that don't also fall into the genre of paranormal, sci-fi, or fantasy, I often don't care for in lesfic. The detectives are written as these depressingly flawed characters, arrogant, or are completely farfetched superwomen that make me roll my eyes. Or equally not fun, a bumbling lead that makes you want to scream at them for being so thick. Smack these lead types into an equally depressing plot, boring or implausible storyline and it's groan-worthy.
That said, I could kiss Cari Hunter for getting it right. She makes my atheist self thank the Lord that her book didn't fall into those trappings and, instead, I got a completely solid, well-written, engaging story that felt *very* plausible with a police officer lead that was NOT G.I. Jane on steroids. I really loved her lead, Sanne Jensen. She's an intelligent woman that connects the dots and is deeply affected by the case she's working on.
As mysteries go, the story was a slow build up with a good twist here and there. The crime is dark so I'd issue a trigger warning but the violence is off page. I happened to guess who the culprit was but all of the backstory and threads to get there were really well done and not obvious. As dark as the book can be, there is plenty of sarcastic or warm humor delivered through the characters to lighten the mood.
For the lesfic part, Sanne is lesbian and has a "friends with benefits" relationship with her lifelong friend, Meg, a doctor whose point of view we get to also tell the story. I loved her character, too! I found their whole dynamic refreshing. They aren't a couple per se but they do have sparks and their relationship is built on deep friendship. The drama in the read doesn't come from them. They are a healthy, loving, communicative non-couple.
Hunter did an excellent job with ALL of the characters from tiny walk ons to the more major supporting cast and my hat is off to her.
This book is smart. I'd rate the story at 4.5 but my love for the characters Meg and Sanne easily tips it to a five star rating.
That said, I could kiss Cari Hunter for getting it right. She makes my atheist self thank the Lord that her book didn't fall into those trappings and, instead, I got a completely solid, well-written, engaging story that felt *very* plausible with a police officer lead that was NOT G.I. Jane on steroids. I really loved her lead, Sanne Jensen. She's an intelligent woman that connects the dots and is deeply affected by the case she's working on.
As mysteries go, the story was a slow build up with a good twist here and there. The crime is dark so I'd issue a trigger warning but the violence is off page. I happened to guess who the culprit was but all of the backstory and threads to get there were really well done and not obvious. As dark as the book can be, there is plenty of sarcastic or warm humor delivered through the characters to lighten the mood.
For the lesfic part, Sanne is lesbian and has a "friends with benefits" relationship with her lifelong friend, Meg, a doctor whose point of view we get to also tell the story. I loved her character, too! I found their whole dynamic refreshing. They aren't a couple per se but they do have sparks and their relationship is built on deep friendship. The drama in the read doesn't come from them. They are a healthy, loving, communicative non-couple.
Hunter did an excellent job with ALL of the characters from tiny walk ons to the more major supporting cast and my hat is off to her.
This book is smart. I'd rate the story at 4.5 but my love for the characters Meg and Sanne easily tips it to a five star rating.
April 26, 2019
So this was a goddamned amazing read. Holy shitballs people, the hype is real, and profanity is absolutely necessary to describe this. I have read others by Ms. Hunter and was a little underwhelmed to be honest, but a few of my GR best friends encouraged me to check out this one. And as of today, hit me up as a full-fledged platinum member of the Cari Hunter fan club.
This story gave me nightmares, truly. This is not an easy read for a lady lovin' active person who enjoys staying at airbnbs in remote parts of the world with her own lady, spending the day outside hiking and being overall sporty but of course having an indoor place to lay my head at night (because, big fat no to camping). Parts of the book are downright horrifying due to the previous line. If you've read the book, you know what happens to the missing. Fuck that shit, I gotta learn some karate. I was very upset and heartbroken in many parts of this story and cried twice (don't tell anyone). But boy does Ms. Hunter ever write well, she dealt with very emotional subject matter with such intensity. I still have shivers.
The relationship b/w Meg and Sanne was unlike any I have read in lesfic. They take their tea time freakin' SERIOUSLY, and as the description says they "occasionally share a bed" so I was curious as to how this played out. The dialogue between them is so endearing, you can see the deep trust and love they have for one another, the private jokes, and a lifetime of experiences oozes out of their witty banter. Yet they drive one another crazy too and can't commit to a full relationship, so they enjoy whatever it is day-to-day. Was this ever refreshing! There isn't much sex in this one, in fact only one scene, which is equal parts funny as it is sizzling, but I wasn't expecting more due to Ms. Hunter's style. It was enough to make me fully root for the two, but keeps the focus on the strong story/mystery/thriller. This ain't no romance in a traditional sense.
Anyone else crave a massive green salad after this? Get these women some nutritionists! How did they function? I know I know, the UK is famous for it's uh, "cuisine," but my arteries slowly clogged for the entire 314 pages. Maybe in the next two books I shall see some kale......?
Bravo, bravo, bravo!
This story gave me nightmares, truly. This is not an easy read for a lady lovin' active person who enjoys staying at airbnbs in remote parts of the world with her own lady, spending the day outside hiking and being overall sporty but of course having an indoor place to lay my head at night (because, big fat no to camping). Parts of the book are downright horrifying due to the previous line. If you've read the book, you know what happens to the missing. Fuck that shit, I gotta learn some karate. I was very upset and heartbroken in many parts of this story and cried twice (don't tell anyone). But boy does Ms. Hunter ever write well, she dealt with very emotional subject matter with such intensity. I still have shivers.
The relationship b/w Meg and Sanne was unlike any I have read in lesfic. They take their tea time freakin' SERIOUSLY, and as the description says they "occasionally share a bed" so I was curious as to how this played out. The dialogue between them is so endearing, you can see the deep trust and love they have for one another, the private jokes, and a lifetime of experiences oozes out of their witty banter. Yet they drive one another crazy too and can't commit to a full relationship, so they enjoy whatever it is day-to-day. Was this ever refreshing! There isn't much sex in this one, in fact only one scene, which is equal parts funny as it is sizzling, but I wasn't expecting more due to Ms. Hunter's style. It was enough to make me fully root for the two, but keeps the focus on the strong story/mystery/thriller. This ain't no romance in a traditional sense.
Anyone else crave a massive green salad after this? Get these women some nutritionists! How did they function? I know I know, the UK is famous for it's uh, "cuisine," but my arteries slowly clogged for the entire 314 pages. Maybe in the next two books I shall see some kale......?
Bravo, bravo, bravo!
April 21, 2020
I am now an official Cari Hunter fan. Every book I read (or listen to, rather, lately), I am sure I am going to love. Not necessarily enjoy (they’re awfully grim), but love. Cari Hunter creates the most wonderful and relatable characters then proceeds to make them suffer every which way, whether it be in their past or in the present day, making them face the darkest side of humanity (or rather, from the few books I’ve read so far, of men). They’re everyday heroes, good people who can’t help doing the right thing.
No Good Reason begins with a woman escaping her kidnapper only to find herself in some sort of no man’s land, in the dark. She’s found half-dead by teenagers, whose calls for help are heard by Sanne Jensen, a police detective who, by chance, was on her daily run close by. At the hospital where the woman is flown, Meg Fielding, Sanne’s best friend and occasional lover, takes care of her.
I love a good police procedural when it’s well-written, and this one couldn’t be better. While the work might be tedious (door-to-door enquiries, searches in the moors…), the narrative never is. The pace is excellent, slow when needed, gripping at other times, with just the right amount of details for the reader to feel involved but not enough to be boring.
I also love the relationship between Sanne and Meg. It’s heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. They’re not a traditional couple, but they have more chemistry than the characters supposed to fall in love in many romance novels I’ve read over the years. If they weren’t so scared of messing up everything by making it official, they’d be relationship-goals all the way. They have everything: chemistry, love, respect. No wonder their dates with other people never lead to anything. Sanne is driven and smart, with great instincts. Meg is precise and meticulous at work, forgets everything outside of it (ask for coffee, you’ll get tea, that kind of forgetfulness). They complement each other ideally.
Everything in this book is 5*, the mystery plot, the twists, the characters, the writing. I listened to the audiobook, and Nicola Victoria Vincent‘s narration is perfect too. She’s great with accents, and her voice for Sanne when she talks to Meg breaks my heart a little every time, there’s something so genuine and innocent in it. I hate to state the obvious, even though it’s necessary sometimes, but a fantastic narration such as this one makes an already awesome book even better. Definitely 5*.
No Good Reason begins with a woman escaping her kidnapper only to find herself in some sort of no man’s land, in the dark. She’s found half-dead by teenagers, whose calls for help are heard by Sanne Jensen, a police detective who, by chance, was on her daily run close by. At the hospital where the woman is flown, Meg Fielding, Sanne’s best friend and occasional lover, takes care of her.
I love a good police procedural when it’s well-written, and this one couldn’t be better. While the work might be tedious (door-to-door enquiries, searches in the moors…), the narrative never is. The pace is excellent, slow when needed, gripping at other times, with just the right amount of details for the reader to feel involved but not enough to be boring.
I also love the relationship between Sanne and Meg. It’s heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. They’re not a traditional couple, but they have more chemistry than the characters supposed to fall in love in many romance novels I’ve read over the years. If they weren’t so scared of messing up everything by making it official, they’d be relationship-goals all the way. They have everything: chemistry, love, respect. No wonder their dates with other people never lead to anything. Sanne is driven and smart, with great instincts. Meg is precise and meticulous at work, forgets everything outside of it (ask for coffee, you’ll get tea, that kind of forgetfulness). They complement each other ideally.
Everything in this book is 5*, the mystery plot, the twists, the characters, the writing. I listened to the audiobook, and Nicola Victoria Vincent‘s narration is perfect too. She’s great with accents, and her voice for Sanne when she talks to Meg breaks my heart a little every time, there’s something so genuine and innocent in it. I hate to state the obvious, even though it’s necessary sometimes, but a fantastic narration such as this one makes an already awesome book even better. Definitely 5*.
May 14, 2022
Audiobook: Phenomenal once again. Superb narration by Vincent.
Why didn’t anyone recommend this book to me? ;) Ok, ok, several people did. I was too darn stubborn and wanted to save it for a rainy day. I may have to dive into the three and a half (there is a short story too) book series right away.
This is the story of Sanne Jensen, a British detective that stumbles upon a kidnapping victim, sending her department into a manhunt. The manhunt turns frantic as another victim is discovered. In the meantime, Sanne’s long time friend, Dr. Meg Fielding helps her try to keep some sanity through the case while trying to figure out the state of their relationship.
Can the detectives beat the clock and save the other victim before it is too late?
The crime was well done but I will warn readers, it was stressful to read about. The author shined at keeping the urgency and grief in the forefront throughout the entire story. There were a couple of twists as well. The first one making me gasp with the implication of it. Had to put my reader down and regroup before continuing to read. That is brilliant writing. There was just desperation and deep sadness on my part for these victims and a need to yell at the detectives to hurry up. The clues were there and the events fit well at the end. It was no doubt an exciting read.
All the characters are well done as well as the setting description (especially where the initial action takes place). It brings the story to life with great layers and intricacies. For the romance fans out there (me, me!), the book does have some but definitely not the main focus. However, Ms Hunter’s writing comes through and gives us great intimacy without the mains even being in a romantic relationship per se. I will root for this relationship in the upcoming books!
This was a phenomenal book. Yep, no beating around the bush on this one. It will keep action readers engaged but also, Ms Hunter’s writing is so smooth and tender that no doubt will also keep the romance fans pleased. An easy 5 stars for me.
Why didn’t anyone recommend this book to me? ;) Ok, ok, several people did. I was too darn stubborn and wanted to save it for a rainy day. I may have to dive into the three and a half (there is a short story too) book series right away.
This is the story of Sanne Jensen, a British detective that stumbles upon a kidnapping victim, sending her department into a manhunt. The manhunt turns frantic as another victim is discovered. In the meantime, Sanne’s long time friend, Dr. Meg Fielding helps her try to keep some sanity through the case while trying to figure out the state of their relationship.
Can the detectives beat the clock and save the other victim before it is too late?
The crime was well done but I will warn readers, it was stressful to read about. The author shined at keeping the urgency and grief in the forefront throughout the entire story. There were a couple of twists as well. The first one making me gasp with the implication of it. Had to put my reader down and regroup before continuing to read. That is brilliant writing. There was just desperation and deep sadness on my part for these victims and a need to yell at the detectives to hurry up. The clues were there and the events fit well at the end. It was no doubt an exciting read.
All the characters are well done as well as the setting description (especially where the initial action takes place). It brings the story to life with great layers and intricacies. For the romance fans out there (me, me!), the book does have some but definitely not the main focus. However, Ms Hunter’s writing comes through and gives us great intimacy without the mains even being in a romantic relationship per se. I will root for this relationship in the upcoming books!
This was a phenomenal book. Yep, no beating around the bush on this one. It will keep action readers engaged but also, Ms Hunter’s writing is so smooth and tender that no doubt will also keep the romance fans pleased. An easy 5 stars for me.
August 4, 2019
In just a few brief sentences with some judiciously well crafted words, the author plants her flag and declares, “BAM, I’m here.”
At least, that’s how I felt. It’s an intense book from the beginning as we are thrust into the 3rd person pov of a woman in distress, charging haphazardly from what must have been a violent situation, in the middle of nowhere, still bound, still on the brink of danger. I live for books that kick off in chaos.
By chance, Sanne Jensen, one of the local major crime detectives is doing her usual run in the area and helps to rescue her. Saving the woman’s life creates a visceral bond that I don’t think would have happened if she was just assigned the case. Regardless, Sanne and her senior team are hell bent to find the offender and bring him to justice.
There are twists and turns to satisfy. The tone stays consistent. The author keeps the narrative brimming with tension but not histrionic. Sanne and her best friend, Dr Meg Fielding, are a unique non-couple couple. Full bodied, vulnerable people who are so very much in love that it makes your heart smile. I’m with family and friends, can you all just make it official please and quit calling yourselves just friends.
I loved that at the 80% mark, instead of romance angst, the story revved up and created that crazy gut clenching that I remember from watching the ending of Silence of the Lambs and Seven. Jumping right into book 2 because this is too good to wait.
At least, that’s how I felt. It’s an intense book from the beginning as we are thrust into the 3rd person pov of a woman in distress, charging haphazardly from what must have been a violent situation, in the middle of nowhere, still bound, still on the brink of danger. I live for books that kick off in chaos.
By chance, Sanne Jensen, one of the local major crime detectives is doing her usual run in the area and helps to rescue her. Saving the woman’s life creates a visceral bond that I don’t think would have happened if she was just assigned the case. Regardless, Sanne and her senior team are hell bent to find the offender and bring him to justice.
There are twists and turns to satisfy. The tone stays consistent. The author keeps the narrative brimming with tension but not histrionic. Sanne and her best friend, Dr Meg Fielding, are a unique non-couple couple. Full bodied, vulnerable people who are so very much in love that it makes your heart smile. I’m with family and friends, can you all just make it official please and quit calling yourselves just friends.
I loved that at the 80% mark, instead of romance angst, the story revved up and created that crazy gut clenching that I remember from watching the ending of Silence of the Lambs and Seven. Jumping right into book 2 because this is too good to wait.
December 8, 2019
Brilliant!
Ms.Hunter drives the stake through the vampire's heart with No Good Reason.
The plot - ingenious.
The plot twist - I seriously do not see that coming. When Sanne finds the photograph with
an inscription on the back recorded the date as 14th February and beneath it: She said YES, the suspense starts there and then.
The Investigation - Organize and Competent.
Detective Inspector Eleanor Stanhope has great leadership skills in organizing the investigation. Sanne works really well with Nelson, their partnership is as good as Olivia and Elliot's minus the coffee and donuts. Almost everyone in the P.D. plays a part in the investigation, it is not The John McClane show.
The Suspense Level - H.I.G.H, especially towards the last chapters. I couldn't sit nor stand so I started pacing.
The Actual Perpetrator/s - O.M.G.
The Stars of the Story - Sanne, Josie and Rachel.
The Scenes that will bring a smile to your face and warmth on your heart - Whenever Meg and Sanne meet/talk on the phone/sms.
The things that should be added into your shopping trolley - Biscuits and Tea
This book is highly recommended,
This book is unavailable on KU/Scribd.
Kindle price is USD9.99
Ms.Hunter drives the stake through the vampire's heart with No Good Reason.
The plot - ingenious.
The plot twist - I seriously do not see that coming. When Sanne finds the photograph with
an inscription on the back recorded the date as 14th February and beneath it: She said YES, the suspense starts there and then.
The Investigation - Organize and Competent.
Detective Inspector Eleanor Stanhope has great leadership skills in organizing the investigation. Sanne works really well with Nelson, their partnership is as good as Olivia and Elliot's minus the coffee and donuts. Almost everyone in the P.D. plays a part in the investigation, it is not The John McClane show.
The Suspense Level - H.I.G.H, especially towards the last chapters. I couldn't sit nor stand so I started pacing.
The Actual Perpetrator/s - O.M.G.
The Stars of the Story - Sanne, Josie and Rachel.
The Scenes that will bring a smile to your face and warmth on your heart - Whenever Meg and Sanne meet/talk on the phone/sms.
The things that should be added into your shopping trolley - Biscuits and Tea
This book is highly recommended,
This book is unavailable on KU/Scribd.
Kindle price is USD9.99
March 26, 2019
I’ve had this on my to read shelf since Corrie’s review and recommendation 6 months ago. Clearly I should’ve read it immediately. Obviously I’m a “pillock.” And I loved hurriedly switching over to google to look up all the British terms.
Great characters, great mystery. What more can you ask for?
4.5 stars
Great characters, great mystery. What more can you ask for?
4.5 stars
June 9, 2015
Read the opening prologue to No Good Reason and you know you are in for an exciting crime drama equal to popular work by thriller writers in mainstream fiction today. Hunter’s writing is spare while still being descriptive. She knows how to build tension and her pacing is spot on. She also understands that every thriller or police procedural needs strong protagonists and secondary characters and she delivers on all counts. Add in some witty dialogue and a setting which acts as a character of its own and you have one of my favourite reads this year.
In this first book of what I hope will be many more in The Dark Peak series, we are introduced to Detective Sanne Jensen and Dr. Meg Fielding. The scenes in the field with Sanne or in the hospital with Meg show them both to be capable and competent in their respective occupations. Each handles the stress and challenges they face with skill and authority. What elevates this book from just another thriller to something more are the moments they share together. The connection between these two lifetime friends and occasional lovers feels honest and enduring. They know each other so well. They know each other’s quirks and are not afraid to poke fun at each other. They also know when the other needs comforting and a shoulder to lean on. It’s a relationship we all wish we had with someone yet they continue to live apart. This unique friendship and their moments together bring lightness to an otherwise dark and gritty tale.
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention another essential character in this book. That would be the Peak District and its surrounding towns in the UK. Picturing Sanne hiking in the area had me checking out images on Google. It’s breathtaking and barren and a perfect place to explore or hide a body. I’ve added it to my bucket list.
I admit to keeping a list of words my kindle could not define, like clough, groughs, peat hags and grouse butts but for other local terms the author helps us out with her blog A Few of my Favourite Things: Food and Swearing (https://carihunter.wordpress.com/2015... essential reading if you hail from North America.
*ARC provided by Bold Strokes Books via Net Galley for review*
In this first book of what I hope will be many more in The Dark Peak series, we are introduced to Detective Sanne Jensen and Dr. Meg Fielding. The scenes in the field with Sanne or in the hospital with Meg show them both to be capable and competent in their respective occupations. Each handles the stress and challenges they face with skill and authority. What elevates this book from just another thriller to something more are the moments they share together. The connection between these two lifetime friends and occasional lovers feels honest and enduring. They know each other so well. They know each other’s quirks and are not afraid to poke fun at each other. They also know when the other needs comforting and a shoulder to lean on. It’s a relationship we all wish we had with someone yet they continue to live apart. This unique friendship and their moments together bring lightness to an otherwise dark and gritty tale.
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention another essential character in this book. That would be the Peak District and its surrounding towns in the UK. Picturing Sanne hiking in the area had me checking out images on Google. It’s breathtaking and barren and a perfect place to explore or hide a body. I’ve added it to my bucket list.
I admit to keeping a list of words my kindle could not define, like clough, groughs, peat hags and grouse butts but for other local terms the author helps us out with her blog A Few of my Favourite Things: Food and Swearing (https://carihunter.wordpress.com/2015... essential reading if you hail from North America.
*ARC provided by Bold Strokes Books via Net Galley for review*
December 21, 2015
Cari Hunter takes a slight departure from the usual raining of mayhem on the main character to well...mayhem on the supporting character. 8) This book has more police/medical procedural elements than her previous books, which is a interesting change of pace.
The main characters, a cop and an ER doctor, are a wonderful mix of strength and vulnerability. They are a refreshingly unusual non-couple. BFF with benefits since their teens, both have tenaciously overcome abusive or less than ideal childhoods to have successful careers, but neither have managed to overcome their fear of being together. Throughout the book, their humour-filled banter and endearing relationship provide an excellent counterpoint to the violent scenes in the book.
The author paints a startlingly vivid picture of the Peak District both as a breathtaking expanse of nature and as a dangerous, unforgiving place of desolation and death, as if it were a character in the book, which it basically is, as one is practically at its mercy when stuck out there.
There's plenty of local color in the dialogue--with some really colorful samples! Major and minor characters, good guys, bad guys, and those pretending to be either, all get well-rounded treatment. But most important of all the plot--it twists and turns and just when you think--this must be it--it takes off in a different direction.
It sounds perfect. Well, almost. I have some little nitpicks, as usual. Like the bit about Meg being scatterbrained and mistaking gravy for curry. Endearing, perhaps, but after what she did in the ER scenes, how she was so in command of it all, it's hard to imagine her as anything but supremely organized. She'd better be or she might end up leaving scissors and whatnot in her patients. :) Another issue: . I'm guessing this will come up again in the next book so...I can be patient. :) Issue 3: the resolution: . And one last very minor (or major?) thing:
4.75 stars
The main characters, a cop and an ER doctor, are a wonderful mix of strength and vulnerability. They are a refreshingly unusual non-couple. BFF with benefits since their teens, both have tenaciously overcome abusive or less than ideal childhoods to have successful careers, but neither have managed to overcome their fear of being together. Throughout the book, their humour-filled banter and endearing relationship provide an excellent counterpoint to the violent scenes in the book.
The author paints a startlingly vivid picture of the Peak District both as a breathtaking expanse of nature and as a dangerous, unforgiving place of desolation and death, as if it were a character in the book, which it basically is, as one is practically at its mercy when stuck out there.
There's plenty of local color in the dialogue--with some really colorful samples! Major and minor characters, good guys, bad guys, and those pretending to be either, all get well-rounded treatment. But most important of all the plot--it twists and turns and just when you think--this must be it--it takes off in a different direction.
It sounds perfect. Well, almost. I have some little nitpicks, as usual. Like the bit about Meg being scatterbrained and mistaking gravy for curry. Endearing, perhaps, but after what she did in the ER scenes, how she was so in command of it all, it's hard to imagine her as anything but supremely organized. She'd better be or she might end up leaving scissors and whatnot in her patients. :) Another issue: . I'm guessing this will come up again in the next book so...I can be patient. :) Issue 3: the resolution: . And one last very minor (or major?) thing:
4.75 stars
July 29, 2021
I love a good British police procedural, and adding in some lesbians only heightens my interest.
I loved the characters of Sanne the detective and Meg the emergency room doctor and their background as besties growing up, and occasional lovers. Their connection is so touching and I look forward to seeing the relationship progress in coming books.
But obviously the main plot was the case, which was heartbreaking and mystifying. You could really feel the tension from all the members of the police force and the medical team all trying to do their jobs in the face of such inhumanity.
I also enjoyed the British banter throughout. Looking forward to the next installment.
I loved the characters of Sanne the detective and Meg the emergency room doctor and their background as besties growing up, and occasional lovers. Their connection is so touching and I look forward to seeing the relationship progress in coming books.
But obviously the main plot was the case, which was heartbreaking and mystifying. You could really feel the tension from all the members of the police force and the medical team all trying to do their jobs in the face of such inhumanity.
I also enjoyed the British banter throughout. Looking forward to the next installment.
May 22, 2024
5 stars
I loved it. That's it, that's the review.
No, seriously, I loved the characters, the story, the writing style,... I also loved the fact that they were friends slowly figuring stuff out instead of insta-love. I like this type of stories.
Can definitely recommend :)
Edit May 2024: still very good and the re-read was well worth it
I loved it. That's it, that's the review.
No, seriously, I loved the characters, the story, the writing style,... I also loved the fact that they were friends slowly figuring stuff out instead of insta-love. I like this type of stories.
Can definitely recommend :)
Edit May 2024: still very good and the re-read was well worth it
June 13, 2019
My god, I'm so impressed with Cari Hunter's writing and storytelling. I absolutely loved every single minute it took for me to read this book. It's fast-paced and keeps you on edge. I had no idea who the perp was until it was revealed, and I love the characters. Meg and Sanne are freaking adorable together, even though they aren't officially a couple (yet?). You can feel how much they care about each other and just...ugh. I love them! I'm also grateful to the author for making her detective HUMAN. Sanne is deeply affected by the case and she struggles with her emotions as the case goes on and that just makes her more believable and relatable.
August 2, 2018
This is my second Cari Hunter in a week and she has sealed the deal now. I am a big fan now and if my raw nerves didn’t need a break after this I would dive straight into the second part of this series.
No Good Reason (The Dark Peak #1) is a gripping crime mystery set in Britain’s Peak District and oh my gawd what a page turner it was. It had the same bone chilling intensity as R. A. LaShea’s 21 Weeks and if both could be turned into a tv series - 21 Weeks by Netflix maybe and No Good Reason by the BBC – I would so watch the crap out of that!
The emphasis is on the criminal investigation (Sanne Jensen) and medical goings on (dr. Meg Fielding). Best mates Sanne and Meg aren’t living together as a couple but have a friends-with-benefits thing going on. They grew up together, escaped their low-class environment and are comfortable with each other and their arrangement and see no reason to change that.
I didn’t miss the romance part here, the author gives us more than plenty of engaging plot to chew on. Like I said, the intimacy and banter between them feels like they should be this old married couple. It’s sweet.
But blimey! this plot is tighter than two coats of paint, darker than a well digger’s ass and keeps you guessing as to whodunit right up to the end. What a riveting read! Cari Hunter, you rock!
f/f
Themes: The Peak District, abduction, man is this some dark shit, hold on to your hats, oh those poor poor women, I love Sanne and Meg, they are such wonderful characters, oodles of chemistry together, plenty of Britishness to savor, all I want to do is read more Hunter now.
5 stars
No Good Reason (The Dark Peak #1) is a gripping crime mystery set in Britain’s Peak District and oh my gawd what a page turner it was. It had the same bone chilling intensity as R. A. LaShea’s 21 Weeks and if both could be turned into a tv series - 21 Weeks by Netflix maybe and No Good Reason by the BBC – I would so watch the crap out of that!
The emphasis is on the criminal investigation (Sanne Jensen) and medical goings on (dr. Meg Fielding). Best mates Sanne and Meg aren’t living together as a couple but have a friends-with-benefits thing going on. They grew up together, escaped their low-class environment and are comfortable with each other and their arrangement and see no reason to change that.
I didn’t miss the romance part here, the author gives us more than plenty of engaging plot to chew on. Like I said, the intimacy and banter between them feels like they should be this old married couple. It’s sweet.
But blimey! this plot is tighter than two coats of paint, darker than a well digger’s ass and keeps you guessing as to whodunit right up to the end. What a riveting read! Cari Hunter, you rock!
f/f
Themes: The Peak District, abduction, man is this some dark shit, hold on to your hats, oh those poor poor women, I love Sanne and Meg, they are such wonderful characters, oodles of chemistry together, plenty of Britishness to savor, all I want to do is read more Hunter now.
5 stars
August 12, 2021
After reading so many good things about the Dark Peak series and Cari Hunter's books in general, I finally gave one a try. Wow! I'd read that Hunter had written some Rizzoli and Isles fanfic and that's exactly what I thought of while listening to this. I'd also heard raves about narrator Nicola Victoria Vincent and now understand what all the fuss was about. I've been quite spoiled by some of the best narrators in the business and it's great to add another quality voice actor to the mix. While I usually tend to gravitate more towards romances, this suspense thriller has romantic elements and I was completely engaged. The MC - Junior Detective Sanne Jensen - has a best friend with benefits relationship with Dr. Meg Fielding. It was great that Sanne had Meg to lean on while working an emotionally wrenching case. I definitely look forward to seeing how things evolve between those two going forward.
The story line around the case was well developed and strong. I'm definitely in for the rest of the series - and likely more!
The story line around the case was well developed and strong. I'm definitely in for the rest of the series - and likely more!
August 22, 2018
This is a really good crime and suspense novel. Sanne comes across an unconscious woman while jogging on to realise she had been held captive. Meg, Sanne's long-time friend is a doctor at the hospital that the woman is taken to. Sanne is fairly new to the special operations section of the police department and wants to do well in order to stay there but more than that, she wants to find out who the woman is and who took her.
This is a gripping read but not a romance (there is a possibility that it follows in subsequent instalments). It is well written but one detractor for me is that there are a lot of capital letters of organisations/departments I'm not familiar with. Funnily enough, Detective Inspector was in full and DI is the one I would have recognised.
This is a gripping read but not a romance (there is a possibility that it follows in subsequent instalments). It is well written but one detractor for me is that there are a lot of capital letters of organisations/departments I'm not familiar with. Funnily enough, Detective Inspector was in full and DI is the one I would have recognised.
July 27, 2018
Truly engaging and devastating story.
I was holding my breathe most the pages. But I'm as happy as I can to see the ending. I hoped to see Meg and Sanne's relationship progressing.
I was holding my breathe most the pages. But I'm as happy as I can to see the ending. I hoped to see Meg and Sanne's relationship progressing.
June 25, 2015
Superb!
One of the best crime thrillers in have read in a very long while. This author's writing just gets better and better.
For me this had everything, plot, characters, setting and wonderful dialogue.
I'm now desperate for the next in the series to be available.
Buy this now, you will not regret it.
One of the best crime thrillers in have read in a very long while. This author's writing just gets better and better.
For me this had everything, plot, characters, setting and wonderful dialogue.
I'm now desperate for the next in the series to be available.
Buy this now, you will not regret it.
December 14, 2016
The most beautiful thing of the book are the dear, human, loving, emotionally rich characters: Meg and Sanne.
Meg is the loving, caring friend and lover of Sanne. She’s the one who stitches her wounds, both physical and emotional. Even if it’s not always easy loving Sanne.
Sanne is the true protagonist of the story. She is an anti-heroine. She’ so complex that it’s difficult to describe her in a few words. Let’s say she is powerfully sentimental and frail. She’s as far as possible than a cold minded police detective. She has deep feelings, she is compassionate and sympathetic. Her heart is naturally open and reaching to others… with the exclusion of herself as she has one of the most dreadful inferiority complex I have ever read of.
I felt for her for the whole book, she awakened all my instincts of protection and at the same time I was proud of how she managed, through the hard circumstances.
The love story between Meg and Sanne is the most unconventional and original. Romance tropes are totally subverted. Yet it is the most sweet, sincere love story. I don’t want to spoil it with my comments.
I should stop here, because I have already said what’s most important to me. I’m this kind of reader.
But of course there’s a mystery and a detective story, which is pretty violent and hard.
Again, Cari Hunter gives this side of her story an original cut. It’s not a manneristic crime fiction with many suspects, a super smart detective and so on. There’s something very dark hidden in the shadows, waiting. And the focus is still on feelings, on how everything affects Sanne.
Read this book, it’s worth it.
Meg is the loving, caring friend and lover of Sanne. She’s the one who stitches her wounds, both physical and emotional. Even if it’s not always easy loving Sanne.
Sanne is the true protagonist of the story. She is an anti-heroine. She’ so complex that it’s difficult to describe her in a few words. Let’s say she is powerfully sentimental and frail. She’s as far as possible than a cold minded police detective. She has deep feelings, she is compassionate and sympathetic. Her heart is naturally open and reaching to others… with the exclusion of herself as she has one of the most dreadful inferiority complex I have ever read of.
I felt for her for the whole book, she awakened all my instincts of protection and at the same time I was proud of how she managed, through the hard circumstances.
The love story between Meg and Sanne is the most unconventional and original. Romance tropes are totally subverted. Yet it is the most sweet, sincere love story. I don’t want to spoil it with my comments.
I should stop here, because I have already said what’s most important to me. I’m this kind of reader.
But of course there’s a mystery and a detective story, which is pretty violent and hard.
Again, Cari Hunter gives this side of her story an original cut. It’s not a manneristic crime fiction with many suspects, a super smart detective and so on. There’s something very dark hidden in the shadows, waiting. And the focus is still on feelings, on how everything affects Sanne.
Read this book, it’s worth it.
July 3, 2024
Wow. This book is fantastic.
Sanne Jensen is the junior detective on the district's major-crimes squad; while out mud-running on the moors the Peak district is famous for, she (with the help of two local lads) finds herself rescuing an unconscious kidnapping victim. What follows is a patient, steady investigation - never boring or slow, but replete with actual things that actual policemen do: door-knocking, contact-building, and taking advantage of bloody good luck. This is the novel of the bloodhound, not the pitbull, and she follows her nose through more twists and turns than a go-kart track before being let loose to bite.
The pacing is a dream. Each and every scene adds to the investigation just that little bit more. Sanne is no slouch either; "junior" doesn't mean "pushover" or "not competent". Her competency, in fact, is beauty in motion (and none of it down to anything but footwork, the aforementioned luck, and a sharp eye for detail.)
Interspersed throughout is the main relationship in the book; the friendship between Sanne and Meg. Meg is the scatterbrained, highly competent A&E doctor at the large District hospital - a premise which could go badly wrong but went so, so amazingly right. Their relationship is not separate from the main plot, but confidentially runs parallel with it and intersects with it at appropriate points. And oh, but this relationship is just a joy; like previously mentioned it runs along in the background, but is hardly in danger of being overpowered. Hunter has made her two lesbians actual, real people - people who *like* one another. They've known each other a long time, and have been in love a long time. It feels like they've loved each other a long time, in lots of different ways at once. They laugh and prat-fall during sex and they're just warm and alive. They've got real chemistry - but since they've already had sex in the past, and they know they can have sex again in the future, they don't sweat it. Frankly, it is their friendship which wends them together and elevates this to something more... more; a real friendship, like actual partners have, with its profound warmth and intimacy, with all its humour and cosiness. My god, it reminds me of being in love with my own wife. The "angst", if angst it be, is that they're kind of friends-with-benefits and worry about asking too much from the other. (They're both dumb as a box of rocks in this regard, and each knows it; literally every other person in the book pairs them off as naturally as the two breathe. But I suspect if they were together it would be difficult to write the distance they require, and if they were in "will we or won't we" the sheer tenderness would be lost. Either would be a crime.)
The above rant should serve to explain the remainder of the relationships also; they are spectacular. The book brims with good humour, and some of the exchanges sparkle with wit. They use the right slang. They read the right newspapers. Each and every character feels different, purposeful, and unique. The book leavens and enhances them by arming each with the full gamut of human emotion. It also has a certain honesty about actions and consequences on individuals and bonds as well, especially regarding the victims and the damage they sustain.
Right-o. The world-building. Superb from the beginning, and only got better. From the sticky mud of the moors to the cloying reek of death. From the careful attention to which British accent each person uses, to the descriptions of the vomit being thrown up onto Meg's scrubs. Nothing was overly done (I.e getting overwhelmed with trivial background detail), nothing was lurid or purple. Hunter fucking nailed her descriptions of local policing, of council estates and petty crooks, of pubs and markets and fake DVDs. The Peaks District itself is famous for its natural landscape, and Hunter makes it almost another character in the drama. It helps and hinders our hero in equal measure throughout the novel.
What a cracker of a book; I am in raptures. This has to be the best lesbian police procedural novel out there, hands down, full stop. Go buy it and read it then come back here and join the rest of us in fucking loving this book.
Sanne Jensen is the junior detective on the district's major-crimes squad; while out mud-running on the moors the Peak district is famous for, she (with the help of two local lads) finds herself rescuing an unconscious kidnapping victim. What follows is a patient, steady investigation - never boring or slow, but replete with actual things that actual policemen do: door-knocking, contact-building, and taking advantage of bloody good luck. This is the novel of the bloodhound, not the pitbull, and she follows her nose through more twists and turns than a go-kart track before being let loose to bite.
The pacing is a dream. Each and every scene adds to the investigation just that little bit more. Sanne is no slouch either; "junior" doesn't mean "pushover" or "not competent". Her competency, in fact, is beauty in motion (and none of it down to anything but footwork, the aforementioned luck, and a sharp eye for detail.)
Interspersed throughout is the main relationship in the book; the friendship between Sanne and Meg. Meg is the scatterbrained, highly competent A&E doctor at the large District hospital - a premise which could go badly wrong but went so, so amazingly right. Their relationship is not separate from the main plot, but confidentially runs parallel with it and intersects with it at appropriate points. And oh, but this relationship is just a joy; like previously mentioned it runs along in the background, but is hardly in danger of being overpowered. Hunter has made her two lesbians actual, real people - people who *like* one another. They've known each other a long time, and have been in love a long time. It feels like they've loved each other a long time, in lots of different ways at once. They laugh and prat-fall during sex and they're just warm and alive. They've got real chemistry - but since they've already had sex in the past, and they know they can have sex again in the future, they don't sweat it. Frankly, it is their friendship which wends them together and elevates this to something more... more; a real friendship, like actual partners have, with its profound warmth and intimacy, with all its humour and cosiness. My god, it reminds me of being in love with my own wife. The "angst", if angst it be, is that they're kind of friends-with-benefits and worry about asking too much from the other. (They're both dumb as a box of rocks in this regard, and each knows it; literally every other person in the book pairs them off as naturally as the two breathe. But I suspect if they were together it would be difficult to write the distance they require, and if they were in "will we or won't we" the sheer tenderness would be lost. Either would be a crime.)
The above rant should serve to explain the remainder of the relationships also; they are spectacular. The book brims with good humour, and some of the exchanges sparkle with wit. They use the right slang. They read the right newspapers. Each and every character feels different, purposeful, and unique. The book leavens and enhances them by arming each with the full gamut of human emotion. It also has a certain honesty about actions and consequences on individuals and bonds as well, especially regarding the victims and the damage they sustain.
Right-o. The world-building. Superb from the beginning, and only got better. From the sticky mud of the moors to the cloying reek of death. From the careful attention to which British accent each person uses, to the descriptions of the vomit being thrown up onto Meg's scrubs. Nothing was overly done (I.e getting overwhelmed with trivial background detail), nothing was lurid or purple. Hunter fucking nailed her descriptions of local policing, of council estates and petty crooks, of pubs and markets and fake DVDs. The Peaks District itself is famous for its natural landscape, and Hunter makes it almost another character in the drama. It helps and hinders our hero in equal measure throughout the novel.
What a cracker of a book; I am in raptures. This has to be the best lesbian police procedural novel out there, hands down, full stop. Go buy it and read it then come back here and join the rest of us in fucking loving this book.
October 21, 2018
Oh my goodness Cari Hunter, how dare you write so bloody well. This book is brilliant, and my forever thanks to Bethany for the recommendation. I’d planned on reading this after my queue and I skipped it.
This book is filled to the brim with intrigue, mystery, and a simmering love that has its footing but is shy about coming round. The book centers on Sanne, a copper (cop) who works in a special ops unit, and Meg, a doctor at a local hospital, friends since childhood and frequent visitors to one another’s beds.. there is also friendly partners, estranged families, and colleagues you can’t not become attached to as well.
But let’s be real, this is a damn suspenseful thriller, and it DOES NOT give you a break. There are twists behind every turn, secrets and hints of what is to come and at the center of it all, strength and perseverance of the victims of Sanne’s case and Meg’s patients shines through in this absolutely amazing book. Go into this blind and enjoy the ride.
Highly recommended.
This book is filled to the brim with intrigue, mystery, and a simmering love that has its footing but is shy about coming round. The book centers on Sanne, a copper (cop) who works in a special ops unit, and Meg, a doctor at a local hospital, friends since childhood and frequent visitors to one another’s beds.. there is also friendly partners, estranged families, and colleagues you can’t not become attached to as well.
But let’s be real, this is a damn suspenseful thriller, and it DOES NOT give you a break. There are twists behind every turn, secrets and hints of what is to come and at the center of it all, strength and perseverance of the victims of Sanne’s case and Meg’s patients shines through in this absolutely amazing book. Go into this blind and enjoy the ride.
Highly recommended.
March 26, 2016
This book has been on my TBR list since before it was published. Full disclosure - I'm a friend of the author. I've known her for several years and love her sharp wit and dry, dark humor. I also love her writing voice and style and I knew that I'd enjoy this book. So why did I wait so long to read it? Easy: I have very little time to read anything with my eyeballs and I didn't want to use a text-to-speech reader for this book. Sanne and Meg sound like Cari and when I'm reading with my eyes, I hear their voices. Normally, I'm fine with text-to-speech for British English books, I even have a special voice downloaded for them but it just didn't cut it with this one. I needed to let my imagination give them voices. So it took me a very, very long time to finish the book.
It was well worth the wait and I've already gotten the second in the series opened up and ready to go.
But before I go to it, I just want to share a few words about why I find Hunter's writing - and No Good Reason in particular - so engaging and good. I've seen other folks mention how real her characters are, and I agree completely. It's so important to be able to connect with the characters in a book you're reading. You have to care about them and believe that they're real to truly become engrossed in the story. But that's not it for me. I absolutely love the way Cari writes a scene. She brings it completely to life: the smells, the sounds, the colors, everything. But not in a way that the reader feels bogged down in it. Just enough to drop us there, next to Sanne or Meg and force us to experience what they're living. Not many authors whom I've read over the past many years can do this as well as Cari Hunter.
Yeah, she's my friend but a friend who wouldn't want me to say anything flattering just to help her sell a book or to make her feel better. She's got an insane amount of integrity - particularly when it comes to her writing. So if I didn't believe what I'm writing here, I wouldn't bother taking my time to do it.
But don't take my word for it. If you like gritty, dark crime stories with very human characters, download a sample. You'll know right away if it's going to be for you.
It was well worth the wait and I've already gotten the second in the series opened up and ready to go.
But before I go to it, I just want to share a few words about why I find Hunter's writing - and No Good Reason in particular - so engaging and good. I've seen other folks mention how real her characters are, and I agree completely. It's so important to be able to connect with the characters in a book you're reading. You have to care about them and believe that they're real to truly become engrossed in the story. But that's not it for me. I absolutely love the way Cari writes a scene. She brings it completely to life: the smells, the sounds, the colors, everything. But not in a way that the reader feels bogged down in it. Just enough to drop us there, next to Sanne or Meg and force us to experience what they're living. Not many authors whom I've read over the past many years can do this as well as Cari Hunter.
Yeah, she's my friend but a friend who wouldn't want me to say anything flattering just to help her sell a book or to make her feel better. She's got an insane amount of integrity - particularly when it comes to her writing. So if I didn't believe what I'm writing here, I wouldn't bother taking my time to do it.
But don't take my word for it. If you like gritty, dark crime stories with very human characters, download a sample. You'll know right away if it's going to be for you.
September 11, 2019
It’s a good book. It’s very gripping. Nice scenery. (I’ve been to all the places in the book apart from the fictional ones). Engaging MCs. But with the violence and nastiness, it’s not for me. And there are too many coincidences leading to solving the case to make the detective-ing satisfying for me...
December 22, 2018
I read, and sometimes I cry, and sometimes I laugh, I sometimes I do both at the same time.
I just love this book.
I just love this book.
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October 3, 2017I am bloody loving this series on audio. San and Meg are pitch perfect and Nelson is just a joy. His "can I hinterest you in a hafter dinner mint?" had me rolling and that was solely down to Ms. Vincent's spin on the line.
November 10, 2023
Class as always: a humdinger of a story and love how Meg and Sanne bounce off each other. Really looking forward to others in the series. Cari H just writes so well!
February 3, 2022
Okay, so this is so far the longest I took to finish a book. Definitely not because I struggle to finish the book. This book are amazing as expected.
I was back to hometown (after more than 2 years) and very disoriented by the sudden feels of home doesn't feel like home anymore. I guess I get used to solitude. A sudden too many chaotic peoples around me are kinda overwhelming and I can't even read anything. I manage to finish this book in between the chaos tho.
So this is the first book that I read where our main characters wasn't lover. I am aware this is a mystery thriller book and there aren't much hope for romance in between for Sanne and Meg but I was strangely satisfied with every moments of those two the author gave us.
The mystery part are very satisfying. It wasn't too much for my soft heart and I am enjoying the mystery of the whole investigation. I find myself getting into this kind of stuff now. I am looking forward to another books on the series.
Highly recommended!
I was back to hometown (after more than 2 years) and very disoriented by the sudden feels of home doesn't feel like home anymore. I guess I get used to solitude. A sudden too many chaotic peoples around me are kinda overwhelming and I can't even read anything. I manage to finish this book in between the chaos tho.
So this is the first book that I read where our main characters wasn't lover. I am aware this is a mystery thriller book and there aren't much hope for romance in between for Sanne and Meg but I was strangely satisfied with every moments of those two the author gave us.
The mystery part are very satisfying. It wasn't too much for my soft heart and I am enjoying the mystery of the whole investigation. I find myself getting into this kind of stuff now. I am looking forward to another books on the series.
Highly recommended!
May 18, 2019
Why did I wait so long to read this book?
It's exactly the kind of story and writing style that I like, a page-turner, exciting crime novel, with very human and believable connection between the main characters.
I'm definitely going to read the rest of these series, but also the rest of Cari Hunter's books.
I think I have a new favourite author!
It's exactly the kind of story and writing style that I like, a page-turner, exciting crime novel, with very human and believable connection between the main characters.
I'm definitely going to read the rest of these series, but also the rest of Cari Hunter's books.
I think I have a new favourite author!
October 31, 2021
An excessive amount of tea drinking!
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