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DI Meg Dalton #2
Dead Man’s Daughter
She was racing towards the gorge. The place the locals knew as 'Dead Girl's Drop'....
DI Meg Dalton is thrown headlong into her latest case when she finds a 10-year-old girl running barefoot through the woods in a blood-soaked nightdress. In the house nearby, the girl's father has been brutally stabbed to death.
At first Meg suspects a robbery gone tragically wrong, but something doesn't add up. Why does the girl have no memory of what happened to her? And why has her behaviour changed so dramatically since her recent heart transplant?
The case takes a chilling turn when evidence points to the girl's involvement in her own father's murder. As unsettling family secrets emerge, Meg is forced to question her deepest beliefs to discover the shocking truth, before the killer strikes again....
DI Meg Dalton is thrown headlong into her latest case when she finds a 10-year-old girl running barefoot through the woods in a blood-soaked nightdress. In the house nearby, the girl's father has been brutally stabbed to death.
At first Meg suspects a robbery gone tragically wrong, but something doesn't add up. Why does the girl have no memory of what happened to her? And why has her behaviour changed so dramatically since her recent heart transplant?
The case takes a chilling turn when evidence points to the girl's involvement in her own father's murder. As unsettling family secrets emerge, Meg is forced to question her deepest beliefs to discover the shocking truth, before the killer strikes again....
398 pages, Paperback
First published April 4, 2019
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Roz Watkins
12 books131 followersRoz Watkins is the author of the DI Meg Dalton crime series, which is set in the Peak District where she lives with her partner and a menagerie of demanding animals.
Her first book, THE DEVIL'S DICE, was shortlisted for the CWA Debut Dagger Award, and has been optioned by ITV Studios.
Roz originally studied engineering and natural sciences at Cambridge, before studying patent law. She was a partner in a firm of patent attorneys in Derby, but this has absolutely nothing to do with there being a dead one in her first book.
In her spare time, Roz clicker-trains her dog and horse, and likes to walk in the Peak District, scouting out murder locations.
Her first book, THE DEVIL'S DICE, was shortlisted for the CWA Debut Dagger Award, and has been optioned by ITV Studios.
Roz originally studied engineering and natural sciences at Cambridge, before studying patent law. She was a partner in a firm of patent attorneys in Derby, but this has absolutely nothing to do with there being a dead one in her first book.
In her spare time, Roz clicker-trains her dog and horse, and likes to walk in the Peak District, scouting out murder locations.
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April 4, 2019
Dead Man's Daughter is the second thriller in the DI Meg Dalton series and from the moment I picked it up I was absolutely gripped. It's action-packed with plenty of twisty reveals and red herrings and moved at breakneck speed as the investigation progressed. The majority of the plot is related to medical research and the propensity of many social media users to unquestioningly accept everything they read which makes for a highly unusual and original story that was immensely enjoyable. New information acquired through the investigation is fed to the reader with some being important to the case and some ending up as dead ends. This added an authentic feel to the novel as it comes across as the way leads are discovered by police in real-world cases.
Despite being second in a series this works perfectly as a standalone and is just as entertaining as book one. I enjoyed that Watkins also explores areas that I would never have imagined being included and which elevated the whole tale for me - topics that are sensitively broached are those of assisted suicide and organ transplant, among others. It all balances out and the atmosphere the author creates is unique and intriguing. The beautiful setting of the Peak District is so evocative that I felt like I was there rather than reading about it. I look forward to the third instalment.
Many thanks to HQ for an ARC.
Despite being second in a series this works perfectly as a standalone and is just as entertaining as book one. I enjoyed that Watkins also explores areas that I would never have imagined being included and which elevated the whole tale for me - topics that are sensitively broached are those of assisted suicide and organ transplant, among others. It all balances out and the atmosphere the author creates is unique and intriguing. The beautiful setting of the Peak District is so evocative that I felt like I was there rather than reading about it. I look forward to the third instalment.
Many thanks to HQ for an ARC.
March 11, 2019
I really enjoyed book 1 in the DI Meg Dalton series so I was delighted to receive book two in the series in the post. Dead Man's daughter hits the ground running as a child is found running through the woods, soaked in blood. But it isn't her blood - it's that of her father's, and DI Meg Dalton has a case to solve. This is another intriguing, well-written police procedural that I could not put down. The Peak District setting provides a dark and unsettling backdrop as Meg and her team track down the killer, exploring many issues along the way. A dark and thought-provoking thriller - I could not put it down.
March 25, 2019
I would like to thank Netgalley and Harlequin UK for an advance copy of Dead Man’s Daughter, the second novel to feature DI Meg Dalton of Derbyshire police.
When Meg responds to a call she finds 10 year old Abbie Thornton running through the woods, barefoot and covered in blood. On further investigation she finds Abbie’s dad, Phil, dead in bed with his throat cut.
I thoroughly enjoyed Dead Man’s Daughter which is an engrossing read, full of blind alleys and misdirection with a surprising conclusion. The novel is told from Meg’s point of view alone so it’s easy to get and stay involved. It also means that the reader can live the investigation with Meg, only knowing what she knows. As she is a canny investigator the novel moves along at a fast clip with new lines of investigation in every chapter, some of which produce results while others become dead ends. It’s interesting to see that not everything they learn is relevant. It should be noted that much of the investigation relates to the outer rim of medical research which I have heard of so it’s not quite as fantastical as it may seem although I’m not totally convinced. The con surrounding it is good, playing on social media users’ tendency to believe anything posted without closer examination. I do feel, however, that the novel is a bit didactic when pressing certain liberal points and can be a bit “right on”.
Meg is in a bit of a bind when taking on this new case. She has holidays booked and a family commitment to honour which is causing her some grief. It’s an interesting conundrum but the author ultimately cops out, leaving the impression that it was included to allow the author to express her views rather than for plot requirements.
Dead Man’s Daughter is a good read which I have no hesitation in recommending.
When Meg responds to a call she finds 10 year old Abbie Thornton running through the woods, barefoot and covered in blood. On further investigation she finds Abbie’s dad, Phil, dead in bed with his throat cut.
I thoroughly enjoyed Dead Man’s Daughter which is an engrossing read, full of blind alleys and misdirection with a surprising conclusion. The novel is told from Meg’s point of view alone so it’s easy to get and stay involved. It also means that the reader can live the investigation with Meg, only knowing what she knows. As she is a canny investigator the novel moves along at a fast clip with new lines of investigation in every chapter, some of which produce results while others become dead ends. It’s interesting to see that not everything they learn is relevant. It should be noted that much of the investigation relates to the outer rim of medical research which I have heard of so it’s not quite as fantastical as it may seem although I’m not totally convinced. The con surrounding it is good, playing on social media users’ tendency to believe anything posted without closer examination. I do feel, however, that the novel is a bit didactic when pressing certain liberal points and can be a bit “right on”.
Meg is in a bit of a bind when taking on this new case. She has holidays booked and a family commitment to honour which is causing her some grief. It’s an interesting conundrum but the author ultimately cops out, leaving the impression that it was included to allow the author to express her views rather than for plot requirements.
Dead Man’s Daughter is a good read which I have no hesitation in recommending.
February 9, 2019
Great second outing for Meg! I loved the characterisation and the humour, deftly woven with the crime-solving as well as a whole host of thorny ethical issues. Watkins manages to raise them in an intriguing way, but also integrates them all the way through, without you ever feeling they are not part of the story. This is well executed and builds up more of Meg's world - I look forward to the third book!
March 4, 2019
Absolutely outstanding and every bit as good as The Devil's Dice, which was one of my top reads of 2018. I love Meg Dalton so much - her wit and warmth, and how she deals with that Craig... she deserves a medal. The Peak District setting is also a success. This is wonderful writing and such a fantastic mystery. These books will always go straight to the top of my reading pile. Review to follow shortly on For Winter Nights.
March 2, 2019
This is the second book by crime thriller author Roz Watkins featuring DI Meg Dalton and it is a gripping read from start to finish. If you have read The Devil’s Dice you will know that DI Dalton is a flawed but essentially likeable character who has skeletons in her own closet. These demand her attention just as she is presented with an especially disturbing case involving a 10 year old girl, Abbie The child’s father has been found murdered and there is substantial evidence pointing to Abbie being the perpetrator. Abbie and her father both suffer from a genetic condition and each has been the recipient of a donor heart. Is it possible that Abbie’s heart has stored the memories of her donor? If as it seems, the donor child’s father had been responsible for his child’s death, could Abbie be experiencing ‘cellular memory’ taking on the personality traits of the donor child, her behaviour exacerbated by the effects of a new anti -rejection drug which appears to cause increases in aggression.
Despite mounting evidence DI Meg remains convinced that someone other than Abbie is responsible for the murder. With her ally Jai Sanghera at her side (in preference to her bete noire Craig), Meg embarks on an investigation that leads her to confront some of the darkest facets of human psychology and behaviour.
Meg’s own life is complicated and she is being targeted by someone aware of her deepest fears. The death of her sister has left her vulnerable and open to the possibility of becoming a victim herself. Her job is also in jeopardy if she honours the commitment she has made and becomes complicit in assisting the suicide of her terminally ill grandmother.
What I like about this author is that she is not afraid to confront difficult, sensitive and sometimes unpalatable subjects, This is done in a reasoned and intelligent way, drawing the reader into the narrative without leaving them feeling patronised or harried by the issues. A stonking, well-paced read, set primarily in the wild but beautiful uplands of the Peak District in winter, this is a novel which is both enjoyable and challenging on many different levels. I look forward to further books in the series, holding my breath in anticipation at the possibility that Meg at last puts old ghosts to rest and finds contentment and possibly even love in her life, whilst of course continuing to solve any major crimes that happen to come her way.
Despite mounting evidence DI Meg remains convinced that someone other than Abbie is responsible for the murder. With her ally Jai Sanghera at her side (in preference to her bete noire Craig), Meg embarks on an investigation that leads her to confront some of the darkest facets of human psychology and behaviour.
Meg’s own life is complicated and she is being targeted by someone aware of her deepest fears. The death of her sister has left her vulnerable and open to the possibility of becoming a victim herself. Her job is also in jeopardy if she honours the commitment she has made and becomes complicit in assisting the suicide of her terminally ill grandmother.
What I like about this author is that she is not afraid to confront difficult, sensitive and sometimes unpalatable subjects, This is done in a reasoned and intelligent way, drawing the reader into the narrative without leaving them feeling patronised or harried by the issues. A stonking, well-paced read, set primarily in the wild but beautiful uplands of the Peak District in winter, this is a novel which is both enjoyable and challenging on many different levels. I look forward to further books in the series, holding my breath in anticipation at the possibility that Meg at last puts old ghosts to rest and finds contentment and possibly even love in her life, whilst of course continuing to solve any major crimes that happen to come her way.
December 2, 2018
The first book in the DI Meg Dalton series, The Devil's Dice, was a great crime thriller combining classic murder mystery elements with a vividly realised Derbyshire setting and a dash of local legend. This sequel gives us another clever mystery (I won't give away any secrets, I will just say that I totally did not see the end coming at all - but looking back, yes, all the clues were there!) with a great Derbyshire Gothic feel. It builds on the first book by developing the characters further - we get a real sense of how Meg has grown and changed, and how her relationships with her colleagues, her family and her friends are growing and changing too.
My favourite character was, weirdly enough, probably Meg's obnoxious colleague Craig - he's terrible in many ways, but he has hidden depths and some (barely) redeeming qualities. His clashes with Meg provide some welcome moments of humour, and there's a scene involving him and a dog which made me laugh out loud even as I was on the edge of my seat.
The book touches on real-world issues such as the ethics around transplants, surgery, and assisted dying, without ever feeling glib or preachy. The questions it raises are both thorny and realistic, with no simple answers, and the dilemmas the characters face feel very real. Every character's point of view (even the murderer's) felt believable and at least a little bit sympathetic. The plot is fast-paced and exciting and kept me turning the pages - but what will really stay with me is the character moments. And the creepy statues.
Another great mystery from Roz Watkins - looking forward to DI Meg Dalton #3!
My favourite character was, weirdly enough, probably Meg's obnoxious colleague Craig - he's terrible in many ways, but he has hidden depths and some (barely) redeeming qualities. His clashes with Meg provide some welcome moments of humour, and there's a scene involving him and a dog which made me laugh out loud even as I was on the edge of my seat.
The book touches on real-world issues such as the ethics around transplants, surgery, and assisted dying, without ever feeling glib or preachy. The questions it raises are both thorny and realistic, with no simple answers, and the dilemmas the characters face feel very real. Every character's point of view (even the murderer's) felt believable and at least a little bit sympathetic. The plot is fast-paced and exciting and kept me turning the pages - but what will really stay with me is the character moments. And the creepy statues.
Another great mystery from Roz Watkins - looking forward to DI Meg Dalton #3!
January 4, 2024
I really enjoyed reading this the storyline kept me engaged enough that at times I found it difficult to put down it had twists that I didn’t expect and I’ll definitely be reading the other books in the series
April 13, 2020
Outstanding. Full review at classicmystery.blog
February 22, 2019
Well written storyline and kept my attention throughout. Would happily read more from this author. Would definitely recommend.
March 2, 2021
DI Meg Dalton returns for a second outing in the wilds of Derbyshire. A 10 year old has seemingly murdered her sleeping father, but Meg has her doubts, all the while trying to wrap the case up quickly as she has an appointment to take her terminally ill nan to Dignitas. For me there were too many social issues wrapped in this story, and as a disabled person I found the unquestioning acceptance of the minority view that assisted dying is an excuse to pressure disabled people into ending their lives, something completely at odds with reality, annoying and offensive. However the plot is well constructed and the description of the locations really evocative. I'm unsure about recommending this book, or continuing with the series, but equally I don't think I can go as far as not recommending it. I guess it's give it a try and decide for yourself.
May 23, 2019
Slightly more than 3 stars. Enjoyable, with interesting thoughts and opinions on controversial subjects, as with the first book in the series
March 12, 2019
There was so much going on in this story, I loved it.
A girl is found running in the Derbyshire woods where Victorian statues of screaming children can be found near the gorge. Her nightdress is bloody but she does not seem harmed.
DI Meg Dalton discovers the girl's father dead & blood spatter everywhere, outside the mother returns from her parents & gets inside.
It seems a quick and easy case at first but Meg is not happy with events. There was always a sense of not getting the full story, something we should be able to see.
I read each interaction to see if I could guess who did it but did not get it right away, which I liked.
Having a past herself where her sister commited suicide she empathises with the young girl who first list her biological mother, then her step sister & now her father. Too many deaths.
A local myth surrounding the area about the statues and a rock formation muddy the process somewhat as they discover the father was not only having an affair but searched for the property.
Looking into heart transplants as it seems possible the girl has been reacting to the violent death of her donor.
This story has so many components, I loved the discussion points as Kate is due to take some personal time & this too comes to affect her as the case coincides with what she needs to do for her family. I liked her friend has spina bifida & their discussions.
I even liked her fat cat, Hamlet, who played his own part.
Argh it was such a good read, I want to tell everyone about it!
I don't want to ruin it with spoilers but I was not disappointed by the end. A great thriller.
Again thank you to the wonderful HarperInsider letting me have an early proof to enjoy & rave about, honestly this year's reads have been incredible so far.
A girl is found running in the Derbyshire woods where Victorian statues of screaming children can be found near the gorge. Her nightdress is bloody but she does not seem harmed.
DI Meg Dalton discovers the girl's father dead & blood spatter everywhere, outside the mother returns from her parents & gets inside.
It seems a quick and easy case at first but Meg is not happy with events. There was always a sense of not getting the full story, something we should be able to see.
I read each interaction to see if I could guess who did it but did not get it right away, which I liked.
Having a past herself where her sister commited suicide she empathises with the young girl who first list her biological mother, then her step sister & now her father. Too many deaths.
A local myth surrounding the area about the statues and a rock formation muddy the process somewhat as they discover the father was not only having an affair but searched for the property.
Looking into heart transplants as it seems possible the girl has been reacting to the violent death of her donor.
This story has so many components, I loved the discussion points as Kate is due to take some personal time & this too comes to affect her as the case coincides with what she needs to do for her family. I liked her friend has spina bifida & their discussions.
I even liked her fat cat, Hamlet, who played his own part.
Argh it was such a good read, I want to tell everyone about it!
I don't want to ruin it with spoilers but I was not disappointed by the end. A great thriller.
Again thank you to the wonderful HarperInsider letting me have an early proof to enjoy & rave about, honestly this year's reads have been incredible so far.
January 15, 2019
This is the second outing for Derbyshire’s DI Meg Dalton and I was gripped throughout. This is a page-turning crime mystery that you genuinely can’t stop reading. I enjoyed Roz Watkins’ debut The Devil’s Dice immensely, yet this follow-up steps up the pace even more. The characters continue to develop with their own storylines, with Meg’s home life becomes more traumatic as she wrestles the demons of her past along with those threatening her present. The Peak District setting enhances the story, the rugged beauty often masking dark and eerie folktales that still haunt the landscape.
Watkins again touches upon controversial topics, the themes in this book made me shudder because they could happen. The storyline twists and turns as Meg tenaciously hunts for the killer putting herself and others in danger. When her colleagues believe they have the murderer she never gives up, trusting her instincts even though the evidence points elsewhere.
I loved spending time with Meg. She is loyal and stubborn, with a great sense of humour in what she sees around her. Now I’m waiting on book three … more please
Watkins again touches upon controversial topics, the themes in this book made me shudder because they could happen. The storyline twists and turns as Meg tenaciously hunts for the killer putting herself and others in danger. When her colleagues believe they have the murderer she never gives up, trusting her instincts even though the evidence points elsewhere.
I loved spending time with Meg. She is loyal and stubborn, with a great sense of humour in what she sees around her. Now I’m waiting on book three … more please
March 30, 2019
This is the second book in this series and is just as good as the first.
Abbie is found running through the woods near her home covered in blood. Meg takes a look in the girl’s house and finds her Dad with his throat slit.
Abbie’s mum is found and says she was away the night before at her parents and doesn’t know what happened, but all clues lead to Abbie killing her father
Meg investigates the family and learns that both Abbie and her dad have had heart transplants.
Abbie’s mum believes her daughter has changed since having the new heart but is she a killer?
The team think Abbie is responsible but Meg can’t quite believe it so carries on investigating.
With family issues to deal with as well Meg is feeling the strain.
This is a great crime thriller that will keep you hooked throughout the book.
Thanks to HQ and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.
Abbie is found running through the woods near her home covered in blood. Meg takes a look in the girl’s house and finds her Dad with his throat slit.
Abbie’s mum is found and says she was away the night before at her parents and doesn’t know what happened, but all clues lead to Abbie killing her father
Meg investigates the family and learns that both Abbie and her dad have had heart transplants.
Abbie’s mum believes her daughter has changed since having the new heart but is she a killer?
The team think Abbie is responsible but Meg can’t quite believe it so carries on investigating.
With family issues to deal with as well Meg is feeling the strain.
This is a great crime thriller that will keep you hooked throughout the book.
Thanks to HQ and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.
July 21, 2019
A worthy successor to this author,s first crime novel. I like the main character, DI Meg Dalton, and the office politics are well covered. Like many fictional detectives, Meg does have a tendency to rush into dangerous situations without adequate backup but fortunately she always lives to tell the tale and her instincts are usually spot on. This book has a complicated plot and I was not able to guess the ending. Important issues are discussed. Does Meg’s grandmother have the right to plan her own death in the face of a painful conclusion to her terminal illness and should her family support her plan? Should transplant patients travel to other countries to jump the queue even if these countries do not meet basic ethical standards? How are transplant patients affected mentally? Despite these serious issues, Watkins includes many examples of her delightful English humour. A very good read.
November 15, 2024
Although I didn’t enjoy this as much as the first book it was still a very good read. Meg continues to be a delightful character as she ventures into the world of organ donation and transplants All set from Meg’s POV so gives the story that real time feel as the reader only knows as much as Meg does. Interesting plot with the science behind the transplants, but unless you are a believer then it does give the story a far fetched element. Pace ramps up in the latter stages with an excellent twist at the end.
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February 6, 2020Like the first book in the series, the book covers a wide range of topics: organ transplants, body integrity identity disorder, the treatment of Falun Gong members by Chinese government, assisted dying.
The trope of the detective in the shitty little house who never has any food at home and has to push away a mountain of unopened mail is starting to grate. But all in all I like the characters and the stories.
The trope of the detective in the shitty little house who never has any food at home and has to push away a mountain of unopened mail is starting to grate. But all in all I like the characters and the stories.
March 22, 2019
I was looking forward to the second book in the DI Meg Dalton series, and it does not disappoint. It is well-plotted and the prose flows beautifully. There is a little less humour than in the first book, but it does deal with some serious issues (no spoilers). There are plot twists aplenty, and at one point I did think, 'how is she going to get out of that?' But the author manages to bring all the strands together in a surprisingly satisfying resolution. More, please!
March 21, 2019
This is an excellent follow up to 'Devil's Dice'. Once again, a gripping fast paced, compelling read set in Derbyshire. Creepy in places, its a page turner with unexpectd twists and turns, relateable characters and deals sensitively with interwoven, ethical issues. Even better than 'Devil's Dice'!
March 24, 2019
#DeadMansDaughter #NetGalley I have seen a few reviews that say this is the second in the series - I wasn't aware of this when I requested to review it but , in my opinion, it didn't matter - it was perfectly capable of being read as a stand alone. Whilst technically a crime novel, this book covered a very different subject matter than I have seen before including dealing with the ethics and aftermath of organ transplants and assisted suicide. I was hooked on this book from the first chapter and devoured the twists and turns as Meg fought to find the evidence to support her instincts. I warmed to the character of Meg and loved here cat Hamlet!! In the early stages, I wanted to shake her though and tell her to stand up to Craig and , to a lesser extent, Richard but as the story unfolded there is obviously more to be told about Craig - hopefully this will develop further if indeed this is a series and I will be champing at the bit to read the next installment!!
April 2, 2019
The story grabs attention from the first page and hangs onto it throughout. Great follow up to The Devil's Dice. Looking forward to book three.
November 18, 2019
Another brilliant book by Roz Watkins..loved the storyline and it kept me wondering all the way through. I’m really loving Meg’s character, she is really becoming one of my favourite DI’s. Plenty of twists and turns and an ending I didn’t expect!
March 1, 2019
The second book in this brilliant series did not disappoint! I love the setting in Derbyshire and Meg is such a relatable character. Looking forward to the next in the series already.
April 3, 2019
Brilliant second book by Roz Watkins. Gripping and thrilling, clawing you in on every page. Watkins brings Meg to life and lets us glimpse into her past. Amazing twists and turns through the story.
June 1, 2019
Great !!
Loving this series.
And love Megs cat Hamlet, reminds me of my own piggy cat.
Loving this series.
And love Megs cat Hamlet, reminds me of my own piggy cat.
April 17, 2019
I would give this book more stars if possible.The two books this author has wrote are brilliant. Plots,twists and turns galore, suspense right to the end. Can’t wait for the next one😊
March 13, 2019
I enjoyed Roz Watkins first novel in this series featuring DI Meg Dalton and was delighted to receive Dead Mans Daughter, her second, to read and review. It is an unusual thriller and police procedural set in a realistic Derbyshire setting with great character development.
The book is a pacy page-turner from the beginning when a young girl is found running through the wood covered in her father's blood. When DI Walton investigates his murder she has to battle to protect the girl from accusations that she is the killer.
Unlike most police procedurals Dead Mans Daughter covers issues such as the impact of heart transplants on their recipients, which I found most interesting. I enjoyed it very much and hope it has much success. Many thanks to NetGalley and HQ for the opportunity to read and review the book.
The book is a pacy page-turner from the beginning when a young girl is found running through the wood covered in her father's blood. When DI Walton investigates his murder she has to battle to protect the girl from accusations that she is the killer.
Unlike most police procedurals Dead Mans Daughter covers issues such as the impact of heart transplants on their recipients, which I found most interesting. I enjoyed it very much and hope it has much success. Many thanks to NetGalley and HQ for the opportunity to read and review the book.
March 11, 2019
Another cracking read from the Derbyshire author!
Dead man's daughter is filled with more twists and turns than a peak district road; it kept me guessing until the end and had plenty of surprises up it's sleeve. Full of creepy atmosphere, Roz has used the peak district location to great effect, adding atmosphere and bleak, lonely locations to increase the tension. This book builds on the devil's dice and gives us more insight into the recurring characters as well as having a well plotted mystery. Roz is quickly becoming one of my favourite authors, I want to hear more about Meg and her adventures!
Dead man's daughter is filled with more twists and turns than a peak district road; it kept me guessing until the end and had plenty of surprises up it's sleeve. Full of creepy atmosphere, Roz has used the peak district location to great effect, adding atmosphere and bleak, lonely locations to increase the tension. This book builds on the devil's dice and gives us more insight into the recurring characters as well as having a well plotted mystery. Roz is quickly becoming one of my favourite authors, I want to hear more about Meg and her adventures!
March 15, 2019
Throat slicingly sharp!
The setting is genuinely creepy, the plot keeps you guessing, and in Meg Dalton, you have a very human and sympathetic protagonist. A genuine page turner!
The setting is genuinely creepy, the plot keeps you guessing, and in Meg Dalton, you have a very human and sympathetic protagonist. A genuine page turner!
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