The Sum Of All Sins

by Mark Sennen

A web of lies. A terrible secret. A shocking murder.

Catherine and her husband move from London to a remote farm in Devon, hoping to forget their troubles and make a fresh start, but escaping the past isn't always so easy.

When Catherine discovers her husband has been keeping a secret from her, and a friend turns up desperate for help, she is soon regretting ever leaving the bright lights of the city behind.

324 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 8, 2018

About the author

Mark Sennen was born in Surrey, but spent his formative years in rural Shropshire where he learnt to drive tractors and worm sheep. He has been a reluctant farmer, an average drummer, a failed Ph.D. student and a pretty good programmer. He lives, with his wife and two children beside a muddy creek in deepest South Devon where there hasn't been a murder in years. He is the author of the best selling DI Charlotte Savage series: Touch, Bad Blood, Cut Dead, Tell Tale, Two Evils, The Boneyard, and Puppet; the Holm and da Silva series: The Sanction, and Rogue Target; plus the standalone thrillers: Three and The Sum Of All Sins.

The DI Charlotte Savage series is published by HarperCollins.
The Holm and da Silva series is published by Canelo.

Reviews

[Stephanie Percival · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book. The plot was complex but the writing is assured. It is extremely atmospheric. The characters have depth and backgrounds, I especially liked Daniel's back story which makes the reader uncertain of his actions. Joe Foster was also well observed and he was credible as a farmer. I have no background in farming but the mention of his handling of sheep etc was believable. I'll be putting Mark Sennen's other books on my to read list.

[Mrs MJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book lots of twists and turns 😀

[Mr.Malcolm Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a bloody good book, well done Mark Sennen. You know right at the end I really felt so sad for old Joe Foster. Like you Mark I would love to send my regards to old Joe if I met him on the moor.

[NoirBlogger · Rating 2 out of 5]

Having read all the DI Savage books I was very keen to read a book by the same author. This is a standalone and not connected to the DI Savage books. This was a big disappointment. A bit long winded with totally obnoxious characters bar none. I had no sympathy with any of them. None of them had any redeeming features. Highly unbelievable and improbable plot bordering on the bizarre. Yes do read DI Savage books but I wouldn't recommend this one at all

[Laura Paton · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a gripping story.

Took a little while for me to get used to the jumping back and forth to the past and then back to the present. One bit i wasnt to keen on was I was just getting in to the story and then it went to part 2 and went back to the past to tell how they got to worlds end which kinda threw me, however despite this I love how the story had so many twist in it. Like the body not being Tobys. (When I was convinced it was)
Most of the story I thought Daniel was evil and lying but was shocked when it turned out not to be him.

This book had me hooked.

[Shelley Clarke · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book I've read by this author and I was blown away. It grabbed me from the start and I couldn't put it down. I like to pride myself on working out the plot when reading a book but with this one you think you've sussed it and another twist appears. Great characters, great quality writing and a fabulous story. I will be reading more by Mark Sennen.

[Lisa Atkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not my usual type of read but I really enjoyed it

I downloaded the book because it was written by Mark. I love his Savage series. Not my usual type of book but I loved the way we heard from a Catherine and Foster’s points of view.

[MRS H CHADWICK · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cracking read!

A very good book from a very good author,tense and atmospheric,great.I have read Mark Webber before and he never fails to delivery,very well written and flowing prose.

[JOHN LAFFERTY · Rating 1 out of 5]

Pretty awfull

The plot is quite outrageous from chapter one until the end. The one local cop is too stupid for words and to say he main female character is gullable, is putting it mildly.

[Helen Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ripping good yarn

Thoroughly enjoyed, from the style of writing, the characters and storyline. Looking forward to reading more from this author. Fab

[Kat · Rating 4 out of 5]

My first novel by Mark Sennen and I thoroughly enjoyed it, good plot and great setting and characters...4 stars and well recommended

[Jack · Rating 4 out of 5]

Engrossing psychological thriller that kept me guessing all the way through.

[Hilda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic .very well written .a good plot and great story.

[David Highton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good psychological thriller set in remote Dartmoor

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a excellent suspense/crime novel set in the wilds of Dartmoor. It’s a great read – really atmospheric – the moor is beautifully drawn. The suspense never lets up. Crimes of the past and present intertwine. The characters are relatable and come alive on the page. One you start reading this you won’t be able to stop. All in all a cracking good story.