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'Forgive me Father, for I have sinned…’

When a parish priest is brutally murdered in cold blood, a rural community is left in shock – and fear.

New to the Vale of the White Horse, Detective Sergeant Mark Turpin discovers the murder bears the hallmark of a vicious killer who shows no remorse for his victim, and leaves no trace behind.

After a second priest is killed, his broken body bearing similar ritualistic abuse, the police are confronted by a horrifying truth – there is a serial killer at large with a disturbing vendetta.

As fear grips the once tranquil countryside, Mark and his team race to uncover a tangle of dark secrets and lies before the killer strikes again.

In doing so, Mark finds out that the truth is more twisted than he could ever have imagined…

None the Wiser is the first book in a new murder mystery series from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.

Praise for None the Wiser:

'Fast paced with vivid characterization and clever twists, this is another winner from Rachel Amphlett” – Adrian McKinty, bestselling author of The Chain and the Sean Duffy series

‘A terrific start to a new series’ – Jo Spain, bestselling author of With Our Blessing and The Confession

376 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 9, 2020

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Rachel Amphlett

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Before turning to writing, USA Today bestselling crime author Rachel Amphlett played guitar in bands, worked as a TV and film extra, dabbled in radio, and worked in publishing as an editorial assistant.

She now wields a pen instead of a plectrum and writes crime fiction with over 30 crime novels and short stories featuring spies, detectives, vigilantes, and assassins.

A keen traveller and accidental private investigator, Rachel has both Australian and British citizenship.

You can find out more about Rachel and her books at www.rachelamphlett.com.



Praise for Rachel Amphlett

“Fast paced with vivid characterisation and clever twists, [None the Wiser] is another winner” Adrian McKinty

“[None the Wiser] is a terrific start to a new series” Jo Spain, With Our Blessing and The Confession

“Quirky, creepy and twisted tales” James Oswald, Sunday Times bestselling author

“Thrilling start to a new series. Scared to Death is a stylish, smart and gripping crime thriller” Robert Bryndza

"Scared to Death… moves along at breakneck speed with twists and turns" Angela Marsons

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Profile Image for Phrynne.
4,065 reviews2,748 followers
February 23, 2021
I really enjoy all this author's books and I was keen to start this new series. Rachel Amphlett has created another excellent lead character in Detective Mark Turpin.

Mark is new to the area having transferred in from another police station, and his new team are wondering why he has moved. It appears he has health, stress and marriage issues which made me think at first he was going to be a bit of a failure. No such thing, in this first book anyway, as he deals strongly with idiots and manages to solve the case.

There is plenty of action and lots of solid police work. The characters are well presented and I especially liked Mark's new partner, Jan West. They seemed to instantly work well together and should make a great team in future books.

An excellent beginning and I hope there will be many more books in the series.
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5,125 reviews3,026 followers
March 10, 2020
Detective Sergeant Mark Turpin was roused from his work on the narrowboat by Detective Jan West, his partner-to-be at his new station. He was supposed to have another week before he began, but there had been a murder and Mark’s expertise was needed. And so began a traumatic and horrifying period where first one priest and then another were killed – murdered in a brutal and confronting manner. With DI Kennedy at the helm, Mark, Jan and the rest of the team were kept on their toes, following leads, chasing the diocese for assistance – not willingly given – and trying to locate others who they thought could be in danger.

Mark and Jan were struggling to come up with a motive for the killings. They had theories – good ones – but finding the proof was something that was proving to be elusive. With the media interfering, the local member looking for votes, the locals terrified of a serial killer in their midst – the pressure was on. But would they find the sadistic killer before another priest was killed? Mark was determined to…

None the Wiser is the 1st in Aussie author Rachel Amphlett’s new murder mystery series about Detective Mark Turpin, and as with the Kay Hunter series, I can tell already that this one will also be a favourite. Fast paced, filled with twists and turns, red herrings and some great characters (including Hamish the dog) None the Wiser is right up there with the rest of Ms Amphlett’s brilliantly written novels and I highly recommend it to fans of the genre. I'm looking forward to #2 already - due out later this year :)

With thanks to the author for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
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2,810 reviews869 followers
March 8, 2020
A new detective series from Rachel ... sign me up! It’s no secret that I love the the Kay Hunter books so I was really looking forward to meeting Mark Turpin. And what a start this series has, I read this book in a few hours. That first chapter had me hooked and really needed to find out more.

This book is full of twists and turns and gruesome murders. Mark Turpin has moved to a new town for a fresh start. When the local priest is found murdered he has to start his new job sooner than expected. The investigation begins and along with his new partner Jan, they realise that there is a multitude of potential suspects. And then another priest is murdered.....

This book will have you invested from the very beginning. I am really looking forward to learning more about Mark and Jan and seeing how this series progresses. Thank you so much to the lovely Rachel Amphlett for sending me an advanced copy of her book to read. All opinions are my own and are in no way biased
Profile Image for Sarah.
2,975 reviews232 followers
February 10, 2020
There is just something about Mark and Jan that I knew that as soon as we are introduced to them, this was one duo I was going to love. I wasn’t wrong. Mark is new to the area and isn’t even supposed to have started work when Jan turns up to take him to a murder. Mark is attempting a fresh start whilst Jan is just your stereo typical female, juggling work and home life together. Her home life did bring a smile to my face in this otherwise, dark read.

I love a story line to do with priests and the church, there is just something about it that always has me devouring the books and this one was no exception. The murders are pretty gruesome but again, made it very addictive. The author keeps the odd surprise up her sleeve so that I was quite shocked at some of the revelations when they happened.

None The Wiser is a cracker of a start to a new crime series. I love the chemistry between Mark and Jan and for me this was the icing on the top. A good detective series needs a likeable crime fighting duo and I can see this pair becoming firm favourites. A compelling and thrilling read.

My thanks to the author for ab advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
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345 reviews9 followers
June 22, 2021
Good but not fabulous police procedural. I enjoyed the detectives but the crime itself was a bit average.
Profile Image for Diane.
677 reviews30 followers
December 31, 2020
It took me a bit longer to get into this book, but once I did I really enjoyed it. It is a bit slow at first and the pace picks up but not at a fast pace. The premise is an all too often real event, that disgusts me at every level. Ms. Amphlett does a very good job at bringing the story together and real life into her characters. The main character, DS Mark Turpin, is a flawed policeman but with a conscience and penchant for doing good. A good read and a good start to a new series!

4 stars and 2 thumbs up!

From the blurb: What if some secrets were never meant to stay buried?

When a parish priest is brutally murdered in cold blood, a rural community is left in shock – and fear.

New to the Vale of the White Horse, Detective Sergeant Mark Turpin discovers the murder bears the hallmark of a vicious killer who shows no remorse for his victim, and leaves no trace behind.

After a second priest is killed, his broken body bearing similar ritualistic abuse, the police are confronted by a horrifying truth – there is a serial killer at large with a disturbing vendetta.

As fear grips the once tranquil countryside, Mark and his team race to uncover a tangle of dark secrets and lies before the killer strikes again.

In doing so, Mark finds out that the truth is more twisted than he could ever have imagined…
Profile Image for Donna.
2,399 reviews2 followers
January 5, 2021
In this first of a series, a parish priest is killed in his own church. His tongue was removed and his throat slit. A second priest is murdered with his eyes gouged out. The attacks don't stop here. Detective Sergeant Mark Turpin and his partner Jan West investigate.

I saw the second book in this series come into the library a few weeks ago so I thought I would be smart this time and read the first of the series first. The plot is simple with the story following police actions. The characters are well developed for a first novel with room for more in their personal lives. Prior to halfway, I was sure I had the murderer figured out. Ah, that was too simple and I was wrong. As the motive for the murders becomes clear, the killer's identity seemed murkier. I never would have guessed the real killer. I like not knowing until the end. I would definitely read the next book that is already out.
Profile Image for Jenny.
2,353 reviews73 followers
January 28, 2021
None the Wiser is book one in the new series called Detective Mark Turpin by Rachel Amphlett. On the first day at his new job at Vale of the White Horse, Detective Sergeant Mark Turpin caught the murder of village priest's case. At first, Detective Sergeant Mark Turpin could not think of a motive for this gruesome murder. However, after the second priest's death, Detective Sergeant Mark Turpin realised a serial killer is on the loose and wanting revenge. The readers of None the Wiser will continue to follow Detective Sergeant Mark Turpin to determine what happens.

"None the Wiser" is another fantastic book by Rachel Amphlett. "None the Wiser" is an excellent start to new series that highlights another tremendous detective character. I have read several books by Rachel Amphlett I always have trouble putting the book down and "None the Wiser" did not disappoint. I love Rachel Amphlett's portrayal of her characters and how they intertwine with each other throughout this book. "None the Wiser" is well written and researched by Rachel Amphlett. I like Rachel Amphlett's description of the settings of "None the Wiser" that allowed me to imagine being part of this book's plot.

The readers of "None the Wiser", will understand the consequences of the child's guilt and despair after one of their friends commit suicide. Also, the readers of "None the Wiser" will learn about living on a houseboat.

I recommend this book.

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626 reviews25 followers
March 12, 2020
"The voice that had murmured to him through the wall of the confessional had been matter-of-fact, as if discussing a leaking tap that had been fixed."

56-year-old parish priest Seamus Carter is found brutely murdered in the church with his tongue cut out. Who would have killed this beloved priest?

Detective Sergeant Mark Turpin is called in a week before he has to start in his new job to help with the investigation. Will they be able to figure out why this happened and why this priest was killed in such a brutal way?......then a second priest is found dead and it starts pointing to something more sinister.

A brilliant and fast-paced read that keeps you on the edge of your seat with a very unlikely killer in the and.
Highly recommended!

Thank you to NetGalley and Saxon Publishing for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
Profile Image for Kim.
2,758 reviews14 followers
August 21, 2021
Setting: Vale of the White Horse, Oxfordshire, UK. This is the first book in a crime series featuring Detective Sergeant Mark Turpin - recently moved to the Vale of the White Horse division of Thames Valley Police following a traumatic incident in his previous job with Wiltshire Police, Mark is hoping to work his way in gradually. But he is still technically on sabbatical when an 'all hands to the pumps' call comes in following the brutal murder of a priest in his own church - not only is the murder scene dreadful, Mark gets a further shock in finding that the pathologist is none other than his ex-wife's sister, who makes her feelings about him clear. Teaming up with Detective Constable Jan (January) West, the pair struggle to find any clues as to the murderer - and the pressure is on when the killer strikes again...
Good start to a series - gripping and tense storyline with interesting characters ripe for further development. Looking forward to reading the next in the series - 8.5/10.
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June 1, 2020
Started off really well and I might try another of her books but given who was being murdered it took them a really long time to consider the obvious reason why anyone would be savagely murdering priests. The conclusion felt rushed and the reason for the killers murderous killing spree of catholic priests very thin indeed.
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46 reviews
September 10, 2022
It started really great but went down the drain for me when the obvious was so unseen, I was frustrated with the stalls in the investigations, also the constant food, hunger and stomach tumbling went to far till it was just obviously a “fill in pages” thing. Liked both characters and maybe the next will get better.
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887 reviews6 followers
December 8, 2019
It´s always a daunting prospect for both author and reader when you start a brand new series but when you have enjoyed an authors previous offerings , it`s normally a safe bet that you will enjoy it.
Rachel is one such author.
This detective novel about Detective sergeant Mark Turpin is brilliant.
Without giving spoilers, the first chapter grabs your attention straight away by focusing on a murder crime scene, as it happens. Thereafter that my attention was guaranteed.
It was an exceedingly well written murder mystery which also gave you some background info of the main character.
As with Rachels other detective series, we are made to feel part of the investigative process and it`s a treat to read the rapport of the main character, Mark, and his colleagues . Also there is a tantalising hint at future personal developments .
In conclusion, a most awesome and absorbing read. Most definitely recommended.
Profile Image for Rubina G Gomes.
338 reviews50 followers
February 21, 2020
*4.5 stars

Let me start off by saying that Rachel writes addictive books. Seriously! It's so difficult to keep the book down and take care of your responsibilities of life. Rachel knows how to pull her readers into a story and keep them there till the book has been completely read. And she knows how to write her first chapter! Now if someone gives me a book without the title or the author, I'll be able to tell you if it's written by Rachel or not by reading the first chapter. It's so good and a great trick to get hold of readers.
The murders are gruesome, making chills run down my spine. And the reason behind it all is all the more painful. It's a great skill that Rachel has of mixing the real and fictional world to give us a gripping story. I highly recommend this book!
Profile Image for Michael Dunn.
542 reviews
July 6, 2025
Decent main characters, though written a bit slow on the uptake. The see, hear, say no evil aspect was readily appearant. Reader shouldn't be smarter that the detective.
Poor use of past tradgedy for Mark on this backstory. Seen it many times in this genre, not very original. The atagonism from sister in law seems forced, based on what the reader is told of the divorce. Made up tension for tension sake.
probably will try next book, perhaps author gets better.
Profile Image for Cathy Ryan.
1,272 reviews76 followers
March 10, 2020
4.5*
As Father Seamus Carter tries to find a semblance of calm through prayer, guilt and disgust eat away at him. As he struggled to write his sermon, he wondered if sharing his own weaknesses would be punishment enough. The events of the previous week had reopened an old wound and he is a frightened man. He has cause to be…he doesn’t know it but these are his final few moments.

Detective Sergeant Mark Turpin, new to the Oxfordshire area, is on a sabbatical after being injured in a previous case. He’s not expecting to start work for another week, but is called in early when a murder occurs. A priest has been brutally killed while working in his office at the village church. Mark and his new partner, Detective Constable Jan West attend the crime scene. With no sign of forced entry and no clues left at the scene, the motive for such a vicious murder is unclear.

The pairing of Mark and Jan is a good one and, although initially it’s not all plain sailing, they begin to recognise each other’s strengths. Mark had his reservations about the transfer but his new team seems to be strong and friendly without being too intrusive. There’s a story behind Mark’s transfer and one he’d prefer not to talk about. He’s a likeable character, friendly and sincere, with good insight and understanding. Jan juggles work and family life very realistically and is also a credible character.

The brutality of Seamus’ death worries Mark. Who would want to kill a priest at all, never mind in that way? As the investigation begins to gain some momentum there is news of another priest murdered in a nearby parish causing shock and fear throughout the local community. And as things progress further, dark and sinister secrets begin to surface although no-one is talking regardless of the risks. It’s a race against time for Mark and Jan before another victim falls foul of the killer.

None The Wiser is an excellent start to a new series. The gripping opening chapter hooked me in immediately. Written and paced well with unexpected twists, there are any number of suspects which keeps the suspense high through to the conclusion. The story threads are brought together smoothly and as the why becomes clearer, the who is never obvious.
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5 reviews2 followers
January 12, 2020
I was honored to recieve this book as an ARC for an honest review. I'm already a huge fan of the DI Kay Hunter book series and was super exicted to start a new series.
Well, all I can say is that this was the perfect start to another amazing book series. I was hooked up right from the beginning and could't put the book down. It's so easy to relate to the characters and feel part of the investigation team. What I really like about Rachels books is the fact that all the characters seem so real and likable and there already is a cute dog part of this amazing series.
Honestly, I can't wait to learn more about this amazing team and watch them grow even closer with each case. Make sure you preorder the book which will be realeased on 09/03/2020. :)
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159 reviews3 followers
February 7, 2026
2.5 This was a no for me. Zero character development and I got a major plot point before detectives did. 🤣 If you do choose to read/listen, I would check triggers as it does have subject matter that may be sensitive to some. I won’t be continuing the series.
Profile Image for Steve.
75 reviews1 follower
February 8, 2026
A gripping police procedural , my best read for some time. Stunning plot and very well developed characters. 400 pages, read in two sessions. Not quite sure how I’ve missed Rachel’s books but I shall rectify that asap! Highly recommended 5*+ !!
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1,053 reviews45 followers
June 1, 2022
A really good murder mystery. I read this for an Aussie challenge and had not read a book by this author before, but I really enjoyed it and will continue the series at some stage.
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328 reviews46 followers
January 16, 2025
There’s so many great reads out there and this is one of them. Another good start to a series I’d like to continue with. Love Mark and look forward to learning more about him and he colleague Jan.
606 reviews
June 8, 2025
Enjoyed reading the first in this series, look forward to more.
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679 reviews8 followers
February 6, 2024
Although the new detective is likable and without the cliche flaws, this first book didn’t work for me. It is a truth, that may not be universally acknowledged, that if there is a religious character in a nonreligious book, that character, or characters, will be intolerant, hypocritical or just plain evil.

I’ll give the second book a try.
Profile Image for Vic Lauterbach.
578 reviews2 followers
October 7, 2024
This police procedural isn't really a mystery. Unless you're prevented from doing so by the author, like the detectives in the novel, you'll know who did it well before the end. Reading this is like walking your dog when he (or she) is in the mood to stop and sniff every foot or two. Unlike a dog, no amount of coaxing can speed up D.I. Turpin and his team. They plod along following the script. The portrayal of the Church of England is negative, which is the norm these days, but at least it fits in with the plot. Overall, this book is more average than bad, but it didn't inspire me to keep reading the series. Ms. Amphlett suffers from a mild case of 'great writer delusion syndrome' that manifests itself as a mixture of odd usages, like 'quirked' for 'twitched,' and clunky prose (the 'single tear' phrase another reviewer noted occurs twice). My rating would be 2.5 stars if half stars were allowed. Recommended only to readers who devour contemporary mysteries and happen to be running low on books to read.
35 reviews1 follower
June 3, 2025
Perfect

It's not often I get to use the word 'perfect' to describe a book 1, but this was perfect.
The right amount of police work , and a bit about the coppers life away from the job was just a nice balance.
The story line, was excellent and totally different from the 'usual' throw in a few other details and it's probably in the top 3 books I've read this year.
Amazon give me a 'gold star' because of my reading habits, so this one was surely doing well to get in my top 3, and, there's lots more of DS Turpin to keep me busy over the summer.
Happy days.
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466 reviews86 followers
February 14, 2024
An easy read - I worked it all out in advance and was rather wondering why it took the detectives so long to work out the motive and the symbolism. A lot of cliches (‘a single tear rolled down his cheek’ - as soon as I hear that I want to stop reading). But it was well put together and I found myself thinking I wouldn’t mind the next one. So something about it drew me - the characterisation perhaps.
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1,204 reviews98 followers
March 2, 2020
'What if some secrets were meant to stay buried?'

None the Wiser is the first book in a new series from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett. Publishing March 9th, it is described as ‘a page-turning murder mystery’ and introduces the world to a new crime fiction series featuring Detective Mark Turpin.

With a serious hook from the opening chapter, Rachel Amphlett grabs the reader’s attention immediately. It’s a Saturday evening and Seamus Carter is in the church vestry gathering his thoughts for his sermon the following day. His congregation is set in a small rural community and Seamus is relatively content in his parish but something is bothering him this evening. As he writes he distracts himself not knowing that this is to be his last sermon, the final words he will write. A presence is felt in the room and before Seamus has time to register what happens, a rope is around his neck. Seamus fights hard, but his resistance is futile. His killer has no mercy. Death for Seamus is slow and shockingly barbaric.

‘He had known it would come to this, one day’

A rural community thrown into shock. The parish priest brutally murdered but why? DS Mark Turpin is just settling into his new home, when his colleague DC Jan West comes in search of him. His services are required sooner than expected and it’s a baptism of fire.

Mark Turpin is a complex character, a flawed individual battling his own demons, which, from the get-go,makes him a very likable and realistic person. Jan West feels similarly credible in so many ways, as the daily humdrum of her life seeps in to the chapters. On finishing the book I think that it is this personable authenticity that for me was one of the main attractions. I warmed to them both immediately and, although fictional characters, they just felt very real.

Mark Turpin and Jan West work well together. As they attempt to piece together the reasons for this heinous crime, secrets are slowly revealed. When news breaks that a second priest is found murdered in a another parish, fears that this is something bigger soon escalates. Fear seeps into the local parishes. Why have two priests been so viciously tortured and left for dead? Is this a ritualistic killing? is there a serial killer in their midst? Why?

As panic and suspicions mount and lips remain sealed, DS Mark Turpin and DC Jan West make some intriguing discoveries. As the silence finally breaks, a dark truth is uncovered.

None the Wiser is a great introduction to DS Mark Turpin. He is obviously struggling with his own history and enough is revealed to leave the reader wanting more. He is an intriguing individual with a very human and humane side. There is a warmth, a loneliness, a level of depth to his personality that attracts the reader to him as both a member of the police force and as a person.

With some very gruesome scenes, Rachel Amphlett, launches straight into this series with a dramatic opener that grips the reader and, on turning the final pages, leaves them hungry for more.

None the Wiser is a gritty murder mystery and a great launch pad for a new series…one that I have no doubt will be another success for Rachel Amphlett.
Profile Image for Kerry.
670 reviews43 followers
March 27, 2020
I know I use these words a lot but OH, MY DAYS!
What a chilling yet completely compelling read. A cracking start to a new series!
DS Mark Turpin is called back to work, a little sooner then planned, when a priest is found brutally murdered in his own church. It’s obvious that this killing is very personal, but who could hold such a murderous grudge against a man of the cloth?
When a second priest is murdered, in a similar manner, Mark and his team dig even deeper into the pasts of these men in a frantic effort to find some sort of connection. What they eventually uncover is nothing short of heart-breaking.
As a Church of England, Christian myself I can fully understand the priests keeping the confidence of those whose confessions they have listened to. My heart went out to them as it can’t be easy to hear certain things and not be able to report to the relevant authorities should they feel they ought to. Battling between your duty to your faith and your conscience over the suffering of others must be immensely debilitating. I could also fully understand the frustration of the police as information has been withheld due to confidentiality laws.
I personally think certain rules surrounding confession should be relaxed, where a crime has quite plainly been committed, as I’m pretty sure God would forgive anyone who breaks the ‘rules’ to protect a fellow human being. I also know it’s not as black and white as that and I am sure there are many people who would disagree with me. It’s a difficult one, not to mention controversial.
Anyway, when Mark spots a clue, which has been previously missed, the investigation becomes even more urgent as they believe the murderer isn’t finished. This killer needs to be found, and now.
This is a fast-paced murder mystery which ticks all the boxes for me. Rachel Amphlett’s books always do!
DS Mark Turpin is a very likeable character and an extremely diligent detective sergeant. We also learn a little of his personal life, which I always like, and I love that he currently lives on a boat with a dog who seems to have claimed him as his own.
If you have never read a book by Rachel Amphlett before (why ever not!??) then this a perfect one to start with. I have thoroughly enjoyed it and I’m very much looking forward to catching up with DS Mark Turpin in book 2!
Many thanks to Rachel Amphlett for my mobi review copy. My apologies for taking this long to read and review.

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1,249 reviews17 followers
January 14, 2020
Received an arc for an honest review from the author, after registering with her to read arcs.
Really like her style, and read most of the Kay Hunter series and want to read her other books as well, but did not as of yet.

3.5 Stars, rounded up to 4. Had a hard time rating this, not as suspenseful or twisty, as I would have liked. Characters well written, male MC (though would have prefered a female MC), and most is from his POV and about him. Glad that he is not drinker, not like the other start of a series I just read Nine Elms, which in comparison I should have given less stars for that alone.

Setting is smalltown UK, a refreshing change. Did not look up any of the places wether they are existing in the real world.

No reasons to groan here for obvious mistakes (or repeated actions), and I did not guess the killer till it was revealed, but the facts pointing to the killer where only revealed in the interview, no chance to know and also more tell than show, could have been better.

As I have more books from Rachel on my TBR and one more of the Kay Hunter series, when I read them I will pay more consideration to the structure of the blueprint of the story and rate accordingly.

Recommended, but could be better. As a start of a series good, and I will read the next book, not sure wether I will follow that series as eagerly as the Kay Hunter series.
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880 reviews41 followers
March 8, 2020
I read The Friend Who Lied by Rachel Amphlett last year, so when I saw she had a new detective series coming out, I thought I want to give that a read.

Mark Turpin just getting used to his new surroundings when he is thrust into the brutal murder case of a local priest.

Mark and his team are left stumped, with no witnesses and no forensic evidence. A second priest is murdered in his own home, it becomes a race against time to stop the killer before they strike again.

None the wiser is a fantastic start to this series, it’s gritty and utterly gripping!

I liked Mark Turpin and warmed to him immediately. He’s a little damaged from a previous case where he almost lost his life but he still tries to work through it. I also liked DC Jan West, she is a bit of a mother figure in Turpin’s team and I really look forward to seeing her character grow as the series goes on.

The story is quite dark, at times a little gruesome but it’s not overly so and works well in the overall story.

None the wiser is a fast paced and addictive read, that I absolutely flew through, now I can’t wait for the next book!
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