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Detective Karen Hart #2

Where Secrets Lie

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Beneath a quiet village, dark crimes lie buried.

When decomposed human remains are discovered in a suitcase behind a locked door in the home of an elderly man, Detective Karen Hart thinks the facts speak for themselves. That is, until she finds the warning: It’s time to pay for your crime.

The body belongs to a former teacher, Oliver Fox, who vanished from the village thirty years earlier. Hart’s instincts tell her there is something untoward about this rural Lincolnshire community—especially when she uncovers evidence suggesting that, although Fox was a victim, he certainly wasn’t innocent. As the extent of Fox’s crimes becomes apparent and the web of lies continues to unravel, almost nobody in the village is above suspicion.

When there are whispers of child abuse in connection with the case, it’s clear someone is willing to do anything to keep the sinister truth buried. Can Hart find the culprit before more lives are lost?

333 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 10, 2019

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D.S. Butler

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Author of the Karen Hart series. Ex-biochemist turned crime-writer. Huge Queen fan. Loves to read crime fiction.

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725 reviews273 followers
May 4, 2019
I quite enjoyed this book...it was fast paced with a believable storyline and characters that were real and relatable. There is a dual storyline going on in this book; what begins as a routine checkup call leads to a discovery related to a 30 year old cold case and while the police are trying to get this cold case solved, a series of current murders which could be connected to the said cold case, make things more tricky and difficult for DS Karen Hart and her team.

This is book two in the DS Karen Hart series and even though I haven't read the first book, I did not feel that I was missing out on much in terms of understanding the main characters background.

My thanks to Netgalley, the author and publisher Thomas & Mercer for providing me with an ARC.
Profile Image for Louise Wilson.
3,579 reviews1,682 followers
December 13, 2018
Detective Karen Hart #2

An elderly man, who a neighbour had shown concern for, is found in his home. It looks like he has fallen down some stairs. He asks the policemen who had attended the call out not to go upstairs. Intrigued, they search upstairs only to discover a decomposed body in a suitcase. It seems an easily solved case, that is until Detective Karen hart finds a warning note: It's time to pay for your crime!

I'm really liking this new police procedural series. I know it's only the second book, but so far so good. We find out a little more of the main characters backgrounds. The story uncovers some sensitive issues. As the investigation turns into a cold case, the victim had went missing thirty years ago and the list of potential suspects grows bigger. This is a well written book with many curve balls thrown at you. The pace is fast and the tension mounts. For me, this is the better of the two books. I can't wait to read the next instalment in this series.

I would like to thank NetGalley, Thomas & Mercer and the author D. S. Butler for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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299 reviews1,030 followers
January 15, 2019
Are you looking for an excellent police procedural whodunnit? If so, I highly recommend this book.

Police find an elderly man lying at the foot of his stairs while doing a welfare check. He tells them not to go into a certain room in the house. So what does police do? They go into the room and they discover a corpse in a suitcase. This opens up all sorts of questions...Who is the corpse? How did the old man drag the suitcase out of his attic? How did the corpse get there in the first place?

This captivating novel takes the reader step- by -step through a police investigation and how it is handled from beginning to end. . So many threads are open as clues are developed, but the author closes them expertly. I was impressed with the amount of research that went into the police process...it made it so realistic.

The main protagonist Karen has suffered great loss in her life but she proves to be an excellent investigator working along with her team. Secondary characters play a heavy part in this book. Sometimes it is difficult to ascertain who is actually speaking at times, but overall character development was good.

The story was fast paced and keeps the reader engaged until the unexpected ending. I did not read the first book of the series, but had no difficulty understanding what was going on.

I highly recommend this book.

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177 reviews22 followers
March 8, 2020
Where Secrets Lie, by D.S. Butler, is the second book in her series featuring DS Karen Hart.

It can be read as a stand-alone, the author giving us all the necessary background, without making it tedious for the returning reader.

When two constables are called to the home of an elderly man by a concerned neighbour, they’re not much surprised by what they find : The old man fell down the stairs (and he can’t get up !). But, when the man gets angry at them and adamantly states the upper part of his house is personal and off-limit, they can’t help but check it. They make another, less expected discovery: A suitcase containing the quasi mummified remain of a man, dead for thirty years. A man whom, for some reason, most of his family seemed to have believed he had walked out on them.

This looks like an open and shut case for DS Karen Hart and DI Scott Morgan, until this cold case suddenly becomes very hot again, and in an unexpected way.

Those reading my reviews know I’m fond of British police procedural novels and shows. Nonetheless, I must admit I often mix up all the DC, DS, DI, DCI, I get acquainted with, as long as they’re not named DCI John Luther.

This doesn’t happen with D.S. Butler’s books. Indeed, she spends an adequate time to flesh out her characters, even the minor ones, giving them authentic personalities and lives, and showing us how personal events affect their work and decisions.

DS Hart is still overly passionate, following her heart and gut, and seems to have given up on therapy. Hence, she’s not bound to change. DI Morgan is still his usual, cold, distanced, by the book self. Still not convinced of the power of instinct and hunches. As opposites attract (although not romantically here), they’ve learned to make a pretty good team, falling into efficient patterns, and DI Morgan, in spite of his asocial nature, even begins to open up to Karen Hart.

The two ambitious and eager Detective Constables we met in the first book also benefit from character development. Rick came out about his personal struggle with his mother, and gave up on all pretense of being an hopeless womanizer. He also lost interest in competing with his ambitious and enthusiastic colleague, Sophie. Their occasional banter now being not anymore than playful. Sophie, however, hasn’t given up on her ambitions, but things always seem to move too slowly for her. She still sees the world in black and white, and an unfortunate series of events will send her into a major crisis of confidence (with no good reason, but we’ve probably all been guilty of falling into such downward spirals ourselves)

The author kept to her efficient usual style of a third person narration alternating between the different characters (even minor ones), offering us different point of views of other protagonists and events, depending on who the observer is.

The mystery is gripping as, title not lying, many secrets are buried everywhere and by everyone, and uncovering them all will prove to be a challenge to the team. Even DI Morgan seems to have a few secrets of his own, explaining in part his asocial attitude. However, this allows the author to subtly show us the extent of his integrity. I confess to having munched on some caffeine pills to delay sleep and finish the last thrilling chapters.

After only two books, we’ve gotten a good knowledge (and took liking) of the whole unit and of their supervisor, be it in a professional and personal manner. And I can’t wait for the third book in the series, due March 26 2020, to read more about them.

The good news is that I won’t have to wait, as Amazon Publishing was kind enough to grant me an advance copy of Don’t Turn Back. Expect a review shortly.

Review of book one : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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2,988 reviews420 followers
November 13, 2020
This is the second book in the Detective Karen Hart series by author D.S Butler. This is an excellent police procedural series and I couldn't wait to read this one after just finishing the first one.
Ex school teacher Albert Johnson has a fall in his home and the police are called out by a worried neighbour to investigate. The elderly man is very unfriendly towards his rescuers and is adamant they shouldn't go upstairs. The policeman sense a problem and on investigating upstairs discover the skeletal remains of a body in a suitcase. The bones are found to belong to the missing Oliver Fox who disappeared thirty years ago. Fox's brother is an ex detective and is far from helpful to the police and their investigations. Mr Johnson is refusing to speak to the police making this cold case very difficult but the importance is increased when it turns into an active murder investigation.

This is a very good addition to the series and the regular characters continue to grow. A well paced intriguing plot that proved to be a very good read.
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2,853 reviews1,720 followers
January 10, 2019
Where Secrets Lie, the second novel in the Detective Karen Hart series, is a fascinating, multi-layered whodunit, and right from the beginning I enjoyed the dual storyline; both the cold case that suddenly heats up again thirty years later and the present day crime means there are two different killers to identify, convict and imprison. Butler manages to fool this seasoned crime reader for the duration as it didn't matter how far I read into the story the killers were well hidden. This led to unpredictability when the conclusion arrived after the captivating twists, turns and tension. I enjoyed it more than the previous book and appreciated Ms Hart as an astute and intelligent investigator. She is empathetic and emotionally strong and a force to be reckoned with.

This is a fast-paced and gripping novel that is refreshingly real and the characters flawed and human. Although I had the pleasure to read the predecessor, this works perfectly as a standalone too. I am already looking forward to seeing how things evolve, so roll on the next instalment.

Many thanks to Thomas & Mercer for an ARC.
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112 reviews13 followers
January 16, 2022
Gripping

This is the second book I read of the series, they hooked me from the very first page, I found myself making guesses as to who and how it happened.
They're fast pace regarding the main story and you still have a bit more insight into each member of the team, it makes it more real, detectives have lives outside the job, and even when they put everything from themselves into solving the case at hand they still need to go home at some point.
For lovers of gripping detective stories, this one is a solid 5 out of 5!
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971 reviews376 followers
June 2, 2020
D.S. Butler is most definitely one of those authors who just command your attention. Where Secrets Lie is a testament to her skill. I ended up picking up this novel on a whim, and boy am I glad I did. Her characterisation is a crescendo to the senses. The validity, the moral dilemmas and the utter humanness leaves you in awe with the realism. These characters could be members of your own family, work colleagues or neighbours. My introduction to this series has left me aching for more and I’m looking forward to the next available moment I must delve into this remarkable series.

DC Karen Hart has a history. A traumatic history. She knows what its like to lose someone close to her. She can empathise the sheer pain that can be inflicted on a family when they deliver the news that a loved one has been killed. This makes her a jewel in the team. Her insight is invaluable. She’s the mother of the team. She is aware of unease and hesitation within the team. Her experience allows her to be a beacon of support to her younger officers and this gave Karen instant likeability points.

It’s no big surprise that I am a massive fan of police procedurals surrounding female officers. I loved the journey of self-discovery and finally self-acceptance. She always knew what was best for her and when she finally stopped listening to what family thought she accepted it and moved on. Where Secrets Lie was a fantastical world with different and clashing personalities and professional dynamics had the drama spinning out of control, I was in my element.

The plot contained within Where Secrets Lie was explosive. It didn’t take long for my brain to be on red alert and I very quickly realised that D.S. Butler weaves a very intricate web. The narrative hit nail after nail – it had every little aspect so perfectly executed, a perfect combination in a police procedural. I take my hat off to the author (if I was indeed wearing one) for the compelling and often gruesome depictions of murders and conditions of corpses. I just love when a novel of this calibre can just get in my head and live there rent free! I wanted to get into the perpetrators head and work out why they would do such things. On that basis both Karen and I had a lot in common!

A cold case has its problems such as the lack of DNA evidence after thirty odd years. What would make someone take an active role in digging up the past? What was the trigger? It was refreshing to have the boring aspect given page time – the sourcing of information leading to copious amounts of paperwork…good old-fashioned police work.

The prologue gave us a heart stopping kick off to the novel. The author had me reeled in, I didn’t want to stop. She led me down a deserted path full of bump in the night scares and rustling bushes. I swallowed down my fear and let D.S. Butler lead the way.

Where Secrets Lie is a terrifically fast paced read. Butler has all the skills and her narrative is sharper than a stiletto. I can’t wait to read the next installment.
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851 reviews47 followers
January 10, 2019

With thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an open and honest review.

Where Secrets Lie is the second book in the DS Karen Hart series.

The book began with the death of website designer James Hunter. James was a recovering alcoholic who fell off the wagon after two years. During a drinking binge James told a friend from his AA group a secret he had kept for hidden for years. Later James stood on the balcony of his luxury flat and he was thrown over the balcony by his companion.

SIx months later the police were contacted by the neighbour of retired headmaster Albert (Bert) Johnson. She had not seen Bert that morning and called the police when she heard groans coming from behind his front door.

Bert was angry the police were in his house and told them not to go upstairs. Intrigued the officers went to Bert`s bedroom and found a suitcase containing a dead body. In Bert`s home they find a recent letter saying its time to pay for your crime.

Kate and her boss DI Scott Morgan soon discovered the body was Oliver Fox who had gone missing thirty years earlier. Oliver was a teacher at Bert`s school.

Detective Constables Rick and Sophie discovered an allegation of child abuse was made against Oliver. However his older brother was a senior policeman who managed to bury the allegations.

Bert had a heart attack once he was admitted to hospital. Before he died he told Rick it was not an accident and he had been pushed downstairs.

When another colleague of Bert and Oliver is viciously murdered. Karen and the team have to solve a cold case with links to a more recent murder.

Meanwhile Karen is persuaded to go on a blind date which goes wrong. Scott is blackmailed by his ex boss and Sophie is not sure if policework is her true vocation.

Where Secrets Lie was a good solid police procedural. I read the first Karen Hart book and it was like meeting old friends.

I was intrigued by the plot from the beginning and found it hard to put down. As well as the crime I also enjoy reading about the teams home lives . I like Karen who is a good officer, but uses her job to hide her grief.

I recommend this book and can't wait to read Karen`s next investigation.
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1,499 reviews196 followers
January 10, 2019
Where Secrets Lie by DS Butler is the 2nd in the Detective Karen Hart Series

First, let me thank NetGalley, the publisher Thomas & Mercer, and of course the author, for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Series Background (Warning – May contain spoilers from previous books):
DS Karen Hart lost her husband Josh and her daughter Tilly in a car accident. Years later, she struggles to move on, living in the same large house, afraid to move lest her memories of them weaken. She pours her energy into her work. Hart, who relies heavily on her instincts and hunches, has a new boss, DI Scott Morgan, who takes a very logical/fact-based approach to the job (and his life), leaving little room for emotional thoughts. Hart is trying to keep her own emotions in line, while also trying to keep her constables reigned in. DC Sophie Jones is fairly new, and ambitious. DC Rick Cooper is more experienced but dealing with an aging mother. The two constables are constantly bickering.

My Synopsis:
When elderly Albert Johnson takes a fall in his home, the police find, in an upstairs bedroom, the skeletal remains of a body in a suitcase. It is quickly determined that the bones belong to the missing Oliver Fox. He has not been seen for 30 years.

Fox’s family are not exactly forthcoming with information, and his brother is making things worse. Attempting to solve this cold case is further complicated by the fact that the witnesses the team try to interview keep turning up dead. This is no longer a cold case but an active murder investigation.

Meanwhile, Karen’s sister tries to set her up on a blind date, Sophie is thinking about a career change, Rick is trying to understand his mother’s dementia, and DI Morgan’s past is about to become public knowledge.

My Opinions:
This series is getting very good. These books are an easy read, and although I thought the last book moved slowly, this one did not. The pace was good, and there was enough going on that you were never bored.

The characters are getting deeper as we learn their pasts, and we see that they are now becoming a team. The author is slowly building a family of the four detectives, and she is doing a good job.

I m looking forward to the next book!

For a more complete review of this book and others, please visit my blog: http://katlovesbooksblog.wordpress.com/

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2,376 reviews101 followers
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December 27, 2018
A cold case suddenly becomes very hot...

An old man has fallen down the stairs and when the police arrive to check on him at the behest of a concerned neighbor, they are warned not to go upstairs. Intrigued, they investigate and discover a skeltonized body in a suitcase inside a padlocked room. It turns out that this is the body of Oliver Fox who went missing over 30 years previously. In addition, a note is found in the kitchen and reads: "it's time to pay for your crime." The old man, Albert Johnson, succumbs to his injuries before the police get a chance to question him about the body and the note, but he's the obvious suspect when a postmortem exam proves that Oliver Fox was probably murdered. So, the death of Fox is old but the note is new. Have DS Karen Hart and DI Morgan stumbled upon a case that is going to be more complicated than they first imagined? After some investigation, Hart and Morgan discover that Johnson and Fox worked together at Greenhill Secondary School. Was Johson's death an accident or was there foul play involved? Hart and Morgan, along with DCs Jones and Cooper, are pulled into a complex web with an unsolved crime that happened so long ago that it will be difficult to figure out.
NO SPOILERS.

This was an evenly-paced, if somewhat pedantic, police procedural that weaves the past into the present with a connection that presents them with many suspects and strong motives. I hadn't read the first book in the series so the characters were all new to me and I was able to enjoy this without having done so. I can see that Hart is a fairly genre-stereotypical female detective -- she's had a loss, she's on her own, and she's mentally tough. Hart, however, doesn't seem to have a dark side or engage in maverick behaviors at this point -- for which I am glad. I'm tired of damaged female police detectives! I'm a bit wary of a potential romantic development on the horizon as the signs are there. This was easy to read in one setting and though some red herrings are dangled, the revelations didn't come as a big surprise. I liked it well enough that I'm sure I'll try to read the next in the series.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer Publishers for the e-book ARC to read and review.
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64 reviews
April 21, 2025
A great second book in this series. I love the characters of the detective team and the way this case was pieced together was fantastic.

Can’t wait to read the next one in the series.
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1,986 reviews58 followers
January 11, 2019
An elderly man is found at the bottom of his stairs after a neighbour raised the alarm. Not something the would usually overly concern the police- unless they happen to find a very dead body in a suitcase in the man's bedroom! There is also what could be classed as a threatening note in the house.

The body was killed by a blow to the head forty years ago. He had been a teacher at a local high school where the old man was once Headmaster. He was also the brother of a retired high up policeman who instantly makes life difficult for DI Morgan & DS Karen Hart & their two DCs.

This is the second in a series. I missed the first one but that didn't spoil my enjoyment of the book. I really warmed to the police team. I liked the way the author gave insights into their characters & lives without making it seem contrived.

There were lots of twists. Early on I was quite convinced I knew the solution- I was wrong! This was a great read & I'm really looking forward to reading the next in the series, Thanks to Netgalley & the publisher for letting me read & review this book.
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February 17, 2025
The plot was TWISTING!!! when I thought i knew who did it, I didn't ... not one bit 😂🙈
3,216 reviews68 followers
December 21, 2018
I would like to thank Netgalley and Thomas & Mercer for an advance copy of Where Secrets Lie, the second novel to feature DS Karen Hart of the Lincolnshire police.

When Albert Johnson falls downstairs the police break in to rescue them but he isn’t happy to see them and forbids them from going upstairs. When they do they find a skeletonised corpse in a suitcase in a padlocked room but what seems like a straightforward case takes a few turns when the investigation gets underway.

I thoroughly enjoyed Where Secrets Lie which takes a simple premise and adds many layers, turning it into an exciting whodunnit. I was hooked from start to finish because the reader knows, although the police don’t that there are two killers to find, one from the thirty year old cold case and one from the present day. I didn’t have a clue in either, found myself slavishly following the crumbs Ms Butler provides and still couldn’t work it out. It’s good stuff although I find the writing style a touch tedious as the author tends to over explain and ram things home.

I like the main protagonist DS Karen Hart who has sorrow in her life but gradually seems to be coming to terms with it. It adds empathy to her strong investigative skills and clear thinking, making her almost the complete detective. The story of her blind date is amusing but I sense her interest may lie in her boss, DI Scott Morgan, with whom she is building a good rapport. He is another good detective with a strong streak of decency which comes to light in this novel.

Where Secrets Lie is a better book than its predecessor so I have no hesitation in recommending it as a good read.
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918 reviews1 follower
February 21, 2020
DS Karen Hart is back and the second book in the series is even better than the first, it has a great storyline and as the bags under my eyes will confirm I read it in one sitting until 2.30am this morning. It had me riveted and I couldn't read fast enough. I look forward to the next book in the series
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2,123 reviews19 followers
June 16, 2019
Audio version of this book 📚- This was a bit of a disappointing read for me as it just wasn’t gripping enough and I found it a little unbelievable that the family was told that his body had been found and investigations beginning on the basis of a driving licence and a missing persons report rather than dental 🦷 Id!! Narration was dreadful, narrator gave the characters dreadful robotic accents!!
3 reviews
May 24, 2021
Quite disappointed in the wrapping up of this book. Whilst I enjoyed the first book this book appears to want to reach a conclusion too quickly and the procedures followed didn't come across as realistic.
I am not going to read other books in this series.
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2,337 reviews47 followers
January 7, 2019
I received this book via NetGalley to give an honest review.



The first thing that called to this book was the cover it just looks amazing and calls it to be a good book. I thought I had the suspect figured out but as the story kept unfolding I realized I was far off. I like books like that!



When Detective Hart and DI Morgan are pulled into the case of a body being found in a suitcase they knows there is a case here but, who would put a person in a suitcase? When we discover who is in it we learn that there is a reason this person was put there. Yet, it will be a race against time as it seems those who may have answers to who this person is are dying. Could there be a connection or just bad luck headed these people's way. I really like how everyone who was involved in the case had a job to do, and I could relate to Sophie how she was building her dreams up and just would feel defeated. Even at her job she questioned her abilities and yet she stood though it and was able to help bring a killer to justice. Even though Sophie was a secondary character it was good I could relate to her in some way.

I haven't read the first book as I didn't realize this was book two but I will be looking into reading it as I am intrigued with Detective Hart.

The suspense was great and built up perfectly and I loved how there was some personal problems or issues going on with the characters but that it didn't deviate from the story.

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2,252 reviews60 followers
March 5, 2019
When the police discovers the literal skeleton in the closet, they are faced with solving a 30 year old crime where all traces of evidence are long gone. But suddenly this cold case turns into a hot pursuit.

It is the second part of the 'Detective Karen Hart' series, and I enjoyed it just as I did the first one. But while Karen Hart was really at the heart of the investigation in the first book (true to the name of the series), here all four main members of the police force are in equal focus and share their personal problems with the reader. I found these (really small) subplots interesting and they gave the characters some depth, although it did slow down the suspense on the main plot. This murder case they have to solve is nothing nail-biting, but it kept me guessing how it all happened right until the very end.
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128 reviews
December 30, 2018
I went into this book straight on from the first book and I'm really glad that I did as I enjoyed this book as much as I enjoyed the first book. I really like the characters in the book, especially the relationship between Karen, Rick and Sophie and also the rapport between Karen and DI Morgan. The writing is fluid and quick and enjoyable. I loved the way the entire investigation and trying to figure out the killer was written. Overall a really enjoyable book and a really good series so far. Looking forward to her next book. Would not hesitate to recommend this book. And a big thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for giving me the chance to read this ARC in exchange of my honest review.
59 reviews2 followers
April 1, 2019
Intriguing

When two police officer act on the request of a concerned neighbor and conduct a welfare check they discover that she is right: her neighbor has fallen down his stairs and is seriously injured. They also discover a skeleton in a suitcase.
That sends Detective Karen Hart into a 30-year cold case that morphs into a string of recent and grisly murders. Police efforts to solve the old murder and stop the new killings are blocked at every turn, and some of that blockage is thrown up by a family that should give them the most help and support.
With local politics and rapidly diminishing evidence circumventing them—finding the truth proves a herculean task. “Where Secrets Lie” is an intriguing read.
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535 reviews16 followers
December 27, 2018
I haven’t read book 1 in this series so I can confirm that it reads perfectly well as a stand alone book. What appeared initially to be a cold case enquiry turned out more and more complex as the book progressed. The main character DS Karen Hart was easy company and I rather like that she follows up on her gut reaction to things. I have a minor gripe with the fact that she was referred to as Karen while her boss was always referred to as DI Morgan. That aside, it feels like there should be a few more books to come in this series.
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1,909 reviews55 followers
February 4, 2021
I really enjoyed this book! I recently discovered this series on Kindle Unlimited. I read the first book last week and now just finished this one which was even better than the first. DS Karen Hart and DI Scott Morgan are really starting to work well as colleagues and I love the way they  pulled together, along with the other two members of their team, to solve a cold case that starts to heat up with new murders. I was engaged in the case and surprised by the ending. I would rate the book 4.5 stars and I'm looking forward to reading the other books in this series.
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74 reviews12 followers
April 18, 2019
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Having read and enjoyed the first book in the series, I had high hopes for this second book. It didn't disappoint but it seemed to move at a slower pace and the characters didn't feel as though they developed at all. The story itself was good with some twists and a satisfying resolution.
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661 reviews29 followers
August 30, 2025
Just wow I didn’t see that suspect at all I honestly thought it was his brother but it was an amazing book and I love how it kept me on the edge of my seat. Like there were so many suspects involved in this story it could have when a different way for police to solve this case.
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4,187 reviews41 followers
July 1, 2021
Another entertaining read in this series.
41 reviews
August 26, 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed this book
Her writing is very fast pace which I like.
Have the next 4 in the series on my kindle.
May read the next one soin
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