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Kitt Hartley Yorkshire Mysteries #3
Murder on the Moorland
A page-turning cosy mystery set in the picturesque Yorkshire Moors. For fans of Faith Martin, Betty Rowlands and LJ Ross.
Kitt Hartley wakes to the news that a murder has been committed in Irendale, a village high on the wild Yorkshire moors where her boyfriend, DI Malcolm Halloran, lived with his ex-wife until she too, was murdered. The MO of the two crimes is identical, right down to the runic symbols carved into the victims' hands.
Kitt Hartley wakes to the news that a murder has been committed in Irendale, a village high on the wild Yorkshire moors where her boyfriend, DI Malcolm Halloran, lived with his ex-wife until she too, was murdered. The MO of the two crimes is identical, right down to the runic symbols carved into the victims' hands.
Unable to leave it to the local police to solve, Kitt and Halloran travel to Irendale, where a literary mystery awaits. A line of Anglo-Saxon poetry found on the victim leads to a hiding place, and another cryptic clue. What is the connection to the murder of Halloran's wife all those years ago?
It will take the combined ingenuity of Kitt and Halloran, as well as Evie Bowes, Grace Edwards and, despite their best efforts, Ruby the (possible) psychic to solve this case. The moors may be beautiful, but they're not peaceful!
320 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2020
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About the author
Helen Cox
54 books135 followersHelen Cox is a Yorkshire-born novelist and poet. After completing her MA in creative writing at the University of York St. John Helen wrote for a range of publications, edited her own independent film magazine for five years and penned three non-fiction books. Her first two novels were published by HarperCollins in 2016. She currently lives by the sea in Sunderland where she writes poetry, romance novellas, craft non-fiction and The Kitt Hartley series alongside hosting The Poetrygram podcast.
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November 30, 2020
I had not read either of the Author’s previous two books so wasn’t quite sure what to expect.
Having finished the book I have to confess to being somewhat underwhelmed. I struggled to believe in the plot or the dialogue I was reading.
The two main characters ( who are in a relationship ) felt twee and the ongoing romantic references were unashamedly ‘fifty shades of grey’ in nature.
In summary it felt more like a romantic novel for an older generation than crime fiction.
Having finished the book I have to confess to being somewhat underwhelmed. I struggled to believe in the plot or the dialogue I was reading.
The two main characters ( who are in a relationship ) felt twee and the ongoing romantic references were unashamedly ‘fifty shades of grey’ in nature.
In summary it felt more like a romantic novel for an older generation than crime fiction.
April 1, 2021
Of the three I've read in this series so far, this one was my favourite. We found out a lot more of Halloran's background and what happened in the death of his wife. It was interesting to see him at a precipice and lose control. I also love Kitt as a character and the way that she completely believes in her own instincts, seemingly unafraid of danger.
The murder investigation of a body found with the same MO as the murder of Halloran's wife years before makes it deeply personal for the pair who need to solve the murder before they can get on with their own lives.
The clues, twists and turns of the plot, and red herrings were all cleverly woven into the storyline and I didn't guess who did it until it was revealed - it was a character that hadn't even crossed my mind as the potential killer! It's a very clever mystery with plenty going on and the story moves along at a good pace. I didn't want to put it down if I was reading at lunchtime to go back to work because I wanted to know what would happen next.
Keep writing, please, Helen Cox, because I want more of Kitt Hartley and Malcolm Halloran.
The murder investigation of a body found with the same MO as the murder of Halloran's wife years before makes it deeply personal for the pair who need to solve the murder before they can get on with their own lives.
The clues, twists and turns of the plot, and red herrings were all cleverly woven into the storyline and I didn't guess who did it until it was revealed - it was a character that hadn't even crossed my mind as the potential killer! It's a very clever mystery with plenty going on and the story moves along at a good pace. I didn't want to put it down if I was reading at lunchtime to go back to work because I wanted to know what would happen next.
Keep writing, please, Helen Cox, because I want more of Kitt Hartley and Malcolm Halloran.
June 5, 2020
In the third of the Kitt Hartley mystery series, the librarian learns a murder has been committed in Irendale, a village where her boyfriend DI Halloran lived with his wife (until she was murdered). Everything about the crime is identical, meaning Kitt and Malcolm need to head to the Yorkshire moors to help the police (read: attempt to solve the crime before the police do). It’ll take both their skills to work out what’s really going on – as well as a little help from their friends Evie, Grace and Ruby. I’ve read all three in the series and I want Helen to bring out as many books as she can. Kitt is a brilliant character and the combination of location and plot makes them all very, very enjoyable.
March 26, 2024
This was a book that I just picked up on the off-chance, because I thought it looked like my type of thing. It was my type of thing, too.
A cosy mystery, set in a Yorkshire village, a location that appealed to me. I found the main characters likeable and easy to connect with, and I identified with Kitt as a character. I identified with her love of books and food, and I enjoyed the chemistry between Kitt and Malcolm.
I think I would be interested in reading more of these.
A cosy mystery, set in a Yorkshire village, a location that appealed to me. I found the main characters likeable and easy to connect with, and I identified with Kitt as a character. I identified with her love of books and food, and I enjoyed the chemistry between Kitt and Malcolm.
I think I would be interested in reading more of these.
July 26, 2021
Enjoyed the book. I like the fact that each book follows a different character. The only thing I found annoying was they kept call Kamala, Halloran's ex wife. Surely it should have been late wife as they were married when she was murdered?
September 5, 2020
Kitt Hartley is back in this third instalment of the series by Helen Cox. In Murder on the Moorland, librarian Kitt learns that a murder has been committed in Irendale. The village is where her boyfriend DI Malcolm (Mal) Halloran lived with his wife, Kamala, until she was murdered. There is evidence at the murder scene to suggest that the killer of Mal's wife has something to do with this latest slaying, so Kitt takes holiday leave from the library and hotfoots it to the Yorkshire Moors with Mal to aid the police.
Told through the eyes of Mal, Murder on the Moorland kept me on my toes throughout as I devoured each chapter. The reader learned a lot about him, and I adored the character of Kitt who was smart and funny. The investigation was deeply personal for both of them and I enjoyed reading about their developing relationship. The mystery itself was sound and there was always something going on to keep my attention focused.
The clues, twists and red herrings were cleverly placed, and with nothing as it seemed, the action packed conclusion was super exciting. The fabulous ending has left me wanting to read the first two books of the series, as well as eagerly anticipating the fourth instalment.
I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Quercus via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.
Told through the eyes of Mal, Murder on the Moorland kept me on my toes throughout as I devoured each chapter. The reader learned a lot about him, and I adored the character of Kitt who was smart and funny. The investigation was deeply personal for both of them and I enjoyed reading about their developing relationship. The mystery itself was sound and there was always something going on to keep my attention focused.
The clues, twists and red herrings were cleverly placed, and with nothing as it seemed, the action packed conclusion was super exciting. The fabulous ending has left me wanting to read the first two books of the series, as well as eagerly anticipating the fourth instalment.
I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Quercus via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.
January 28, 2024
Alweer een ontzettend leuk verhaal in de Kitt Hartley reeks!
Spanning en plottwisten wisselden elkaar af, waardoor het verhaal op geen enkel moment saai werd. Helen Cox stelt nooit teleur!
Spanning en plottwisten wisselden elkaar af, waardoor het verhaal op geen enkel moment saai werd. Helen Cox stelt nooit teleur!
April 4, 2021
“You looked inside my fantasies
And made each one come true
Something no one else had ever found a way to do
I’ve kept the memories, one by one
Since you took me in
I know I’ll never love this way again…”
Lyrics by Will Jennings
A woman was found dead in Iredale.
And after the initial investigation it was determined that her death was no accident…
It was a murder, one committed on a Friday night.
As the police probe into the causes and circumstances began to come to light, the authorities start to understand that this murder looked strangely and disturbingly similar to other such killings committed in the small moor village five years before.
The infamous serial killings committed by a man named Jeremy Kerr.
And it was the discovery of a potential connection between Kerr’s murder spree and this most recent tragedy that prompted a phone call to me made…
That call was placed at four o’clock in the morning, the receiving party was the very same police investigator who’d worked the Jeremy Kerr case five years previously. The investigator who had found a way, against all odds, to tie Kerr to those murders. The investigator whose steely determination and relentless focus had discovered one clue after another and eventually broke the case.
Very shortly after the call was made, still in the very early hours of morning, this same investigator stormed into the York Police Station…
He stood there, listening to the details of this latest murder, clenching his fists. Finally, after hearing enough he explodes in rage, the kind of uncontrolled anger that prompted concern in the eyes of the other detective’s present, and even a fleeting flash of fear in the eyes of a seasoned Chief Superintendent.
Detective Malcolm Halloran was deliriously furious, the walls were closing in on him, he was finding it hard to breath. He needed to flee…
It was as if he were reliving that horrible murder investigation of five years before. It was a memory he desperately wanted to leave in the past.
Forever.
Halloran himself wouldn’t categorize it this way, but his investigative work on that earlier case had more than its share of brilliance. It was Halloran, not much of a reader himself, and certainly not an academic, who’d managed to notice a clue among a series of books about Anglo-Saxon gods on Kerr’s bookshelf. An amazing and unlikely find.
But when one takes all things into consideration, the context of that amazing discovery, the one that lead to a chain of evidence that ultimately ushered in Kerr’s doom, one realizes that it was not just a master stroke by a talented and experienced police investigator…
It was more like a desperate search by a man who was investigating a former colleague.
That’s right, the serial killer, Jeremy Kerr was once a Detective Inspector himself. He and Halloran had once worked together at Eskdale Police Station.
And five years ago, Malcolm Halloran had investigated the murder spree in Iredale, a mentally and emotionally trying experience for even the most experienced of investigators. But this one was even worse as Halloran discovered that these killings were the heinous work of a person who the public and the police themselves had entrusted with the sacred task of protecting the community and catching those who would cause the people harm. And if that wasn’t bad enough, Halloran learned that it wasn’t just a case of any police investigator turned murderer, but rather a colleague he’d worked closely with, one he’d come to depend on.
One he’d shared confidences with.
The realization that someone so close to him was actually a stone-cold killer was a terrible blow for Malcolm Halloran, a man who believed in the sacred duty police investigators had to serve the public. A man who saw the work of police investigations as not just a job, but a high calling of sorts.
These unthinkable killings, done by the hand of one of their own, one of a hand-picked group of law enforcement officers who’d proven to possess the skill, personal character and keen insight, one of a small group who’d earned the privilege of serving the public, was a slap in the face to the humanity and professionalism of each who served as police investigators.
But it would be fair to say that none came close to experiencing as deep a pain as did Malcolm Halloran.
It was the searing memory of the betrayal from within the ranks, the wrenching pain felt by the families of the victims, and with the horrors of the murders themselves that were among the reasons why Malcolm Halloran propelled himself from the police station and into his waiting car.
Despite the warning of his superior to stay away from the case and take time off for stress leave, he began a frantic drive to one of the hardest, most unforgiving places possible…
Esk Valley Prison.
He would, against all sane reasoning, bring himself face-to-face with Jeremy Kerr.
In a fit of rage, he set himself out to determine if this latest taking of an innocent human life was indeed orchestrated by this traitor of the public trust. He would go to the place that Jeremy Kerr would spend the remainder of this earthly years, an imprisonment that was mostly the result of Halloran’s unprecedented investigation five years past.
As Halloran sped on, the road to the prison seemed to darken, the shadows becoming longer. The landscape begins to take on a malevolent life of its own as Halloran click off one mile after the other.
He passes a massive depression in the land, one that local folklore attributes to the act of an angry giant who once scooped up acres of soil in his great hand, then in a fit of rage, flung it at his wife…
His wife…
Halloran has been trying to push the thought of his late wife out of his mind. But his resolve breaks down as he nears the prison. Suddenly the memory of his precious wife comes to mind…
His dear Kamala.
The woman he loved with all his heart, the very same woman that was murdered by Jeremy Kerr five years before.
He clenched the steering wheel as the thought of this most heart wrenching memory flooded into his memory. His breathing became shallow, and his mind spun as the most terrible loss of his life hit him once again, full hard, like being physically smashed to pieces by a speeding train…
Halloran now found himself driving into the Hole of Horcum…a 400-foot hollow in the Levisham Valley…
It was the steepest drop in all of the country…
A spiraling descent into the darkest hole in all of England…
The land of the Killer of Woden, the ancient god of death…
This is a small glimpse into what was an amazing novel by Helen Cox. I say amazing for many reasons, not the least of which was the story of a couple’s first romantic getaway doubling as a covert murder investigation, a Sherlockian styled fact-finding agreement between two law enforcement jurisdictions, a theory of a musical murder weapon and, in keeping with the occasions of levity that are a fixture of Cox’s past cozy mysteries, a Right Said Fred karaoke homage, so poor in quality that the local police deem it a potential breach of the Public Order Act.
And if the impetus of the novel was an excellently written mystery alone, this novel would’ve been more than worth it.
But, rather incredibly, Helen Cox leaves her reader with so much more to contend with as they turn the pages, chief among them the gradual dawning of the reality that these characters are not just fighting for justice, not just righting a wrong…
But also considered is their desire to protect a great love…to give each other the chance to share the elusive gift of mutual love…a chance to experience the most precious and life giving of anything that can pass between two people. As a reader, the sense of the urgency to preserve and protect a true and enduring love was with me as I flew through 200 plus pages in a 24-hour period.
So pleased was I when I reached the last page, that I immediately set to working writing this review.
One that I hope will honor the great storytelling achievement of this wonderful author.
And made each one come true
Something no one else had ever found a way to do
I’ve kept the memories, one by one
Since you took me in
I know I’ll never love this way again…”
Lyrics by Will Jennings
A woman was found dead in Iredale.
And after the initial investigation it was determined that her death was no accident…
It was a murder, one committed on a Friday night.
As the police probe into the causes and circumstances began to come to light, the authorities start to understand that this murder looked strangely and disturbingly similar to other such killings committed in the small moor village five years before.
The infamous serial killings committed by a man named Jeremy Kerr.
And it was the discovery of a potential connection between Kerr’s murder spree and this most recent tragedy that prompted a phone call to me made…
That call was placed at four o’clock in the morning, the receiving party was the very same police investigator who’d worked the Jeremy Kerr case five years previously. The investigator who had found a way, against all odds, to tie Kerr to those murders. The investigator whose steely determination and relentless focus had discovered one clue after another and eventually broke the case.
Very shortly after the call was made, still in the very early hours of morning, this same investigator stormed into the York Police Station…
He stood there, listening to the details of this latest murder, clenching his fists. Finally, after hearing enough he explodes in rage, the kind of uncontrolled anger that prompted concern in the eyes of the other detective’s present, and even a fleeting flash of fear in the eyes of a seasoned Chief Superintendent.
Detective Malcolm Halloran was deliriously furious, the walls were closing in on him, he was finding it hard to breath. He needed to flee…
It was as if he were reliving that horrible murder investigation of five years before. It was a memory he desperately wanted to leave in the past.
Forever.
Halloran himself wouldn’t categorize it this way, but his investigative work on that earlier case had more than its share of brilliance. It was Halloran, not much of a reader himself, and certainly not an academic, who’d managed to notice a clue among a series of books about Anglo-Saxon gods on Kerr’s bookshelf. An amazing and unlikely find.
But when one takes all things into consideration, the context of that amazing discovery, the one that lead to a chain of evidence that ultimately ushered in Kerr’s doom, one realizes that it was not just a master stroke by a talented and experienced police investigator…
It was more like a desperate search by a man who was investigating a former colleague.
That’s right, the serial killer, Jeremy Kerr was once a Detective Inspector himself. He and Halloran had once worked together at Eskdale Police Station.
And five years ago, Malcolm Halloran had investigated the murder spree in Iredale, a mentally and emotionally trying experience for even the most experienced of investigators. But this one was even worse as Halloran discovered that these killings were the heinous work of a person who the public and the police themselves had entrusted with the sacred task of protecting the community and catching those who would cause the people harm. And if that wasn’t bad enough, Halloran learned that it wasn’t just a case of any police investigator turned murderer, but rather a colleague he’d worked closely with, one he’d come to depend on.
One he’d shared confidences with.
The realization that someone so close to him was actually a stone-cold killer was a terrible blow for Malcolm Halloran, a man who believed in the sacred duty police investigators had to serve the public. A man who saw the work of police investigations as not just a job, but a high calling of sorts.
These unthinkable killings, done by the hand of one of their own, one of a hand-picked group of law enforcement officers who’d proven to possess the skill, personal character and keen insight, one of a small group who’d earned the privilege of serving the public, was a slap in the face to the humanity and professionalism of each who served as police investigators.
But it would be fair to say that none came close to experiencing as deep a pain as did Malcolm Halloran.
It was the searing memory of the betrayal from within the ranks, the wrenching pain felt by the families of the victims, and with the horrors of the murders themselves that were among the reasons why Malcolm Halloran propelled himself from the police station and into his waiting car.
Despite the warning of his superior to stay away from the case and take time off for stress leave, he began a frantic drive to one of the hardest, most unforgiving places possible…
Esk Valley Prison.
He would, against all sane reasoning, bring himself face-to-face with Jeremy Kerr.
In a fit of rage, he set himself out to determine if this latest taking of an innocent human life was indeed orchestrated by this traitor of the public trust. He would go to the place that Jeremy Kerr would spend the remainder of this earthly years, an imprisonment that was mostly the result of Halloran’s unprecedented investigation five years past.
As Halloran sped on, the road to the prison seemed to darken, the shadows becoming longer. The landscape begins to take on a malevolent life of its own as Halloran click off one mile after the other.
He passes a massive depression in the land, one that local folklore attributes to the act of an angry giant who once scooped up acres of soil in his great hand, then in a fit of rage, flung it at his wife…
His wife…
Halloran has been trying to push the thought of his late wife out of his mind. But his resolve breaks down as he nears the prison. Suddenly the memory of his precious wife comes to mind…
His dear Kamala.
The woman he loved with all his heart, the very same woman that was murdered by Jeremy Kerr five years before.
He clenched the steering wheel as the thought of this most heart wrenching memory flooded into his memory. His breathing became shallow, and his mind spun as the most terrible loss of his life hit him once again, full hard, like being physically smashed to pieces by a speeding train…
Halloran now found himself driving into the Hole of Horcum…a 400-foot hollow in the Levisham Valley…
It was the steepest drop in all of the country…
A spiraling descent into the darkest hole in all of England…
The land of the Killer of Woden, the ancient god of death…
This is a small glimpse into what was an amazing novel by Helen Cox. I say amazing for many reasons, not the least of which was the story of a couple’s first romantic getaway doubling as a covert murder investigation, a Sherlockian styled fact-finding agreement between two law enforcement jurisdictions, a theory of a musical murder weapon and, in keeping with the occasions of levity that are a fixture of Cox’s past cozy mysteries, a Right Said Fred karaoke homage, so poor in quality that the local police deem it a potential breach of the Public Order Act.
And if the impetus of the novel was an excellently written mystery alone, this novel would’ve been more than worth it.
But, rather incredibly, Helen Cox leaves her reader with so much more to contend with as they turn the pages, chief among them the gradual dawning of the reality that these characters are not just fighting for justice, not just righting a wrong…
But also considered is their desire to protect a great love…to give each other the chance to share the elusive gift of mutual love…a chance to experience the most precious and life giving of anything that can pass between two people. As a reader, the sense of the urgency to preserve and protect a true and enduring love was with me as I flew through 200 plus pages in a 24-hour period.
So pleased was I when I reached the last page, that I immediately set to working writing this review.
One that I hope will honor the great storytelling achievement of this wonderful author.
January 23, 2023
Well I’ll give it points for the fact I new the area and it was nice to read a murder mystery from my local area. However, and maybe I should have read the previous books first, I struggled getting into the story as it felt a bit all over and connecting with the characters was hard.
the blurb suggests that it’s about Kitt and from the POV of Kitt…..but it’s not it’s from the view and about Halloran and Kitt is like an extra side kick character - so I felt a bit duped over that. Also, the constant references to a BDSM life style, got annoying - and this week it was a murder mystery I wanted not romance and it just felt out of place.
I think overall this book just wasn’t for me - the style, characters and story were just something I couldn’t get into . But I can see why some people love them.
the blurb suggests that it’s about Kitt and from the POV of Kitt…..but it’s not it’s from the view and about Halloran and Kitt is like an extra side kick character - so I felt a bit duped over that. Also, the constant references to a BDSM life style, got annoying - and this week it was a murder mystery I wanted not romance and it just felt out of place.
I think overall this book just wasn’t for me - the style, characters and story were just something I couldn’t get into . But I can see why some people love them.
June 25, 2020
I am afraid this book isn't for me. I simply could not get into it. I wasn't able to connect with the characters - neither of the detectives piqued my interest and i found the book to be slow and dragging. DNFed it at around 20%. Perhaps this was because i haven't read the previous two books in the series and therefore the subtle nunaces of the detectives and their relationship were missed by me. Although i must say that cover is very pretty! In fact that was what attracted me to the book in the first place.
Thanks to Netgalley and Quercus for giving me this ecopy in return of an honest review.
Thanks to Netgalley and Quercus for giving me this ecopy in return of an honest review.
October 20, 2021
I was excited to discover a series I hadn't heard of before, especially as I'm an archivist and this one involved archives, but this book was full of holes and I struggled to finish it. Also badly edited - incorrect names used, time of day forgotten. Kamala is frequently referred to as his "ex-wife" - yet they seemed to have been married and in love when she died. That makes her his "late wife", not ex. And what's with the cringey references to S&M light?! I have another one by the same author, but I'm not sure I'll bother to read it!
July 23, 2023
Oh dear, sorry to say it, but poor uninspiring writing throughout, errors which should have been picked on in proof-reading stage and a general clichéd sense of Yorkshire which was nothing beyond terribly woke. Recommended as ‘similar’ to Elly Griffiths- the only similarity to her beautiful writing is the fact it’s set in a rural location.
January 18, 2022
Annoying
This is a really daft book. The plot is unbelievable and the characters really irritating. And what annoys me most is referring to Kamala as Halloran's ex-wife. They were married at the time of her death so that makes her his late wife, not ex. Bad editing.
This is a really daft book. The plot is unbelievable and the characters really irritating. And what annoys me most is referring to Kamala as Halloran's ex-wife. They were married at the time of her death so that makes her his late wife, not ex. Bad editing.
August 24, 2020
Murder on the Moorland is the third book in the series featuring Kitt Hartley, a librarian turned detective. I have been reading and loving this series since the publication of the first novel, Murder by the Minster, in which Kitt Hartley finds herself involved in the investigation of the murder of her best friend’s boyfriend. It is in this first novel that Kitt meets and falls in love with DI Malcolm Halloran whose personal story is at the center of Murder on the Moorland.
The couple travels to Irendale, the village where Malcolm lived with his wife Kamala until she was killed by a serial killer. His return to Irendale is caused by the murder of a young woman. The crime is identical to Kamala’s, but her killer is in prison. Is it a copycat or did the killer somehow manage to kill from inside a prison cell? Even though this isn’t his case, Malcolm can’t stay away from it and Kitt, with her deep knowledge of literature and symbols, and with the aid of her friends Evie, Grace, and Ruby helps him find out the truth.
Full of twists, puzzles, and dangerous villains, Murder on the Moorland is a fantastic addition to this series. I love the character of Kitt. She is smart, funny, and bookish and we get to know more about Malcolm and his past. This investigation is deeply personal for both her and Malcolm and I enjoy how their relationship develops.
The entire Kitt Hartley Yorkshire Mysteries series is well-written, intriguing, and engrossing, the perfect read for all cozy mysteries fans. Murder on the Moorland can be easily read as a stand-alone, but I highly recommend the first two novels, too, while I am already looking forward to the next novel.
The couple travels to Irendale, the village where Malcolm lived with his wife Kamala until she was killed by a serial killer. His return to Irendale is caused by the murder of a young woman. The crime is identical to Kamala’s, but her killer is in prison. Is it a copycat or did the killer somehow manage to kill from inside a prison cell? Even though this isn’t his case, Malcolm can’t stay away from it and Kitt, with her deep knowledge of literature and symbols, and with the aid of her friends Evie, Grace, and Ruby helps him find out the truth.
Full of twists, puzzles, and dangerous villains, Murder on the Moorland is a fantastic addition to this series. I love the character of Kitt. She is smart, funny, and bookish and we get to know more about Malcolm and his past. This investigation is deeply personal for both her and Malcolm and I enjoy how their relationship develops.
The entire Kitt Hartley Yorkshire Mysteries series is well-written, intriguing, and engrossing, the perfect read for all cozy mysteries fans. Murder on the Moorland can be easily read as a stand-alone, but I highly recommend the first two novels, too, while I am already looking forward to the next novel.
August 22, 2020
I think this was my favourite in the series so far! I'm loving the relationships developing between the characters and what that means for the stories, I find myself more invested now! This book finds Halloran having to face his past and maintain his future with a fine balance....and solve a cryptic murder in the process. Love the twists that this story threw out there and was sad when it ended....can't wait for the next installment ❤
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June 5, 2020
Really enjoyable. Kitt Hartley and her partner DI Malcolm Halloran are on the trail of a murderer. Lots of red herrings and connections to the past for both of them. A great series.
April 13, 2020
Good police mystery
I really enjoyed this story , Kitt and her detective are very believable.and builds to a good climax. With a bit of romance
Thrown in
I really enjoyed this story , Kitt and her detective are very believable.and builds to a good climax. With a bit of romance
Thrown in
July 8, 2020
Learning that a murder has taken place in the village where her boyfriends wife was murdered, Kitt Hartley and DI Halloran head to the Yorkshire moors to help the police in their attempt to find the murder, with the help of their friends they attempt to finally lay DI Halloran's ghosts to rest .
The third in the series and as good as the first two in this series
Highly recommended and itching for the fourth to come to publish
The third in the series and as good as the first two in this series
Highly recommended and itching for the fourth to come to publish
November 11, 2024
Another cosy mystery, easy listening audiobook by Helen. Looking forward to reading the next.
August 31, 2020
Outstanding. Really enjoyed books one and two but this was even better. Loved the mystery and action. Book was filled with red herrings.
June 25, 2020
Book received through Netgalley with the expectation of an honest review. Thank you to Helen Cox and the publisher.
A murder in a nearby village brings up memories for DI Halloran. 5 years previously his wife was murdered by a police colleague and now Amber Downing has been found dead in similar circumstances in the same village Mal left 5 years ago.
What follows is a game of cat and mouse, lots of red herrings and some excellent twists.
Kitt takes the opportunity to help Mal discover what happened to Amber and hopefully lay Kamala's ghost to rest by rest. I loved the use of Kitt's literary knowledge following the clues seemingly left by Amber to uncover the motive for her murder and whether it is linked to Kamala's killer, Kerr.
This book delves more in to Mal's character and history, we see how he is affected by the current events and how he hasn't dealt with what happened in his past. It was interesting to learn more about him and see his love for Kitt grow.
The usual gang are there, Evie, Banks and Grace but they are more much sidelined than the two previous books which helped make this one stand out.
The final showdown featured an unexpected character and a wonderful twist, it had me doubting what I thought had happened!
Overall the 3rd Kitt Hartley mystery has been my favourite so far. I can't wait for book 4!
A murder in a nearby village brings up memories for DI Halloran. 5 years previously his wife was murdered by a police colleague and now Amber Downing has been found dead in similar circumstances in the same village Mal left 5 years ago.
What follows is a game of cat and mouse, lots of red herrings and some excellent twists.
Kitt takes the opportunity to help Mal discover what happened to Amber and hopefully lay Kamala's ghost to rest by rest. I loved the use of Kitt's literary knowledge following the clues seemingly left by Amber to uncover the motive for her murder and whether it is linked to Kamala's killer, Kerr.
This book delves more in to Mal's character and history, we see how he is affected by the current events and how he hasn't dealt with what happened in his past. It was interesting to learn more about him and see his love for Kitt grow.
The usual gang are there, Evie, Banks and Grace but they are more much sidelined than the two previous books which helped make this one stand out.
The final showdown featured an unexpected character and a wonderful twist, it had me doubting what I thought had happened!
Overall the 3rd Kitt Hartley mystery has been my favourite so far. I can't wait for book 4!
March 18, 2020
It was an engrossing and entertaining read, a bit darker that the previous instalment.
There's a lot of character development, especially for Halloran who is facing the ghosts of his pass and trying to go on with his life leaving the drama and the trauma behind.
This solid mystery is full of twists and red herrings playing on the similitude to murders in Halloran life but nothing is what it seems and the action packed final part is exciting. I couldn't guess the culprit and it came as a surprise.
The rest of the gang makes an appearance and I was happy to read about the again.
The setting is lovely, small town instead of a city, and it made me wish to visit the area soon.
I was afraid it was the last in this series as the last pages seems to describe the end but I was more than happy to see there's a next instalment coming.
I can't wait to read the next story.
An entertaining read, strongly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
There's a lot of character development, especially for Halloran who is facing the ghosts of his pass and trying to go on with his life leaving the drama and the trauma behind.
This solid mystery is full of twists and red herrings playing on the similitude to murders in Halloran life but nothing is what it seems and the action packed final part is exciting. I couldn't guess the culprit and it came as a surprise.
The rest of the gang makes an appearance and I was happy to read about the again.
The setting is lovely, small town instead of a city, and it made me wish to visit the area soon.
I was afraid it was the last in this series as the last pages seems to describe the end but I was more than happy to see there's a next instalment coming.
I can't wait to read the next story.
An entertaining read, strongly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
October 26, 2020
DI Malcolm Halloran used to live in the Yorkshire Moors until his ex-wife, Kamala, was murdered there. Malcolm is now going out with Kitt, a local librarian cum amateur sleuth. Their combined deductive powers are put to the test when another murder takes place in the same village. The modus operandi of both murders is almost identical, despite the fact that Kamala’s murderer was apprehended and is in prison serving a long sentence. Due to the emotional connection, Malcolm is officially taken off the case but he and Kitt are not to be put off that easily and they head up to the Yorkshire Moors for a “vacation”.
Despite the fact that this book is not without its faults, I really enjoyed it. I found it easy to read and gripping from the start. There is a literary connection, complete with complex clues which are quite interesting and of course, there is conveniently a librarian on hand to help solve them. Also, the descriptions of the rural areas are well done.
However, it’s not all good (not that any of the flaws marred my overall enjoyment of the book). The writing itself was of a poor quality but I can live with that in a book which is going to be measured on merits that have more to do with plot than exemplary literary standards – a crime novel does not live or die based on the excellence of the written word. The relationship between Malcolm and Kitt didn’t quite work for me, and I wasn’t entirely invested in the characters as individuals either (as this book is part of a series but this was the first one I had read, this problem may have been resolved to some extent if I had read the previous books). The detective methodologies used were dubious to say the least but, for me, the biggest issue was the fact that the book was described (and marketed) as “cosy crime”. One description I found of a “cosy mystery” is as follows (and it pretty much tallies with other definitions that I found, and with my own personal interpretation of the genre):-
Cosy mysteries, also referred to as "cosies", are a subgenre of crime fiction in which sex and violence occur off stage, the detective is an amateur sleuth, and the crime and detection take place in a small, socially intimate community.
Yes, in this particular book, the detective is an amateur sleuth and yes, the crime takes place in a small, socially intimate community. But that’s where the similarities end. Graphic sex, gruesome crimes and a violent ending doesn’t really fit the bill of “cosy crime” for me and I’m pretty sure it would have the authors of the Golden Age turning in their graves.
I realise that I have written a lot about the book’s faults but, bizarrely, I would strongly recommend that you don’t let those put you off. Despite them, I really enjoyed this book and would certainly be more than happy to read others in the series.
Despite the fact that this book is not without its faults, I really enjoyed it. I found it easy to read and gripping from the start. There is a literary connection, complete with complex clues which are quite interesting and of course, there is conveniently a librarian on hand to help solve them. Also, the descriptions of the rural areas are well done.
However, it’s not all good (not that any of the flaws marred my overall enjoyment of the book). The writing itself was of a poor quality but I can live with that in a book which is going to be measured on merits that have more to do with plot than exemplary literary standards – a crime novel does not live or die based on the excellence of the written word. The relationship between Malcolm and Kitt didn’t quite work for me, and I wasn’t entirely invested in the characters as individuals either (as this book is part of a series but this was the first one I had read, this problem may have been resolved to some extent if I had read the previous books). The detective methodologies used were dubious to say the least but, for me, the biggest issue was the fact that the book was described (and marketed) as “cosy crime”. One description I found of a “cosy mystery” is as follows (and it pretty much tallies with other definitions that I found, and with my own personal interpretation of the genre):-
Cosy mysteries, also referred to as "cosies", are a subgenre of crime fiction in which sex and violence occur off stage, the detective is an amateur sleuth, and the crime and detection take place in a small, socially intimate community.
Yes, in this particular book, the detective is an amateur sleuth and yes, the crime takes place in a small, socially intimate community. But that’s where the similarities end. Graphic sex, gruesome crimes and a violent ending doesn’t really fit the bill of “cosy crime” for me and I’m pretty sure it would have the authors of the Golden Age turning in their graves.
I realise that I have written a lot about the book’s faults but, bizarrely, I would strongly recommend that you don’t let those put you off. Despite them, I really enjoyed this book and would certainly be more than happy to read others in the series.
September 18, 2020
I received a free copy from NetGalley and Quercus in return for an unbiased review. This was the first book I’d read of Cox’s, but is the third in the series. I do wonder if you need to have read the previous books to know the characters - I certainly wasn’t expecting to read that Halloran was glad he’d been able to open up about his desires to his girlfriend and do what he’d always wanted to do to her (looping his belt around her wrists before sex). Now I’m no prude, but this was only a few pages into the book and characters you might not be familiar with, if (like me), you’ve picked up the series part way through. After that, the characters did become quite vivid. Halloran and Kitt have gone to a village on the moorland to investigate a murder that might be linked to the serial killer who killed Halloran’s wife five years before. One thing that did annoy me was that Kitt makes a big deal about Halloran being open with her and not having secrets, but then she doesn’t always provide the same in return. It was also a little annoying that the author went a bit overboard in making Halloran the most navel gazing, touchy feely, emotionally sensitive guy - yes we want men to be thoughtful, but it wasn’t the most accurate or realistic portrayal of a man I’ve read recently. I get that she wants to show he’s loving and thoughtful, but when I think over the literary relationships I most admire, they all lead you to the idea and let your mind fill in the details - Cox did a little too much telling rather than showing. Also, it was a little ham fisted in the portraying local accents - characters were dropping Hs and saying them, in the same sentence. Like “Oh yeah, ‘e’s going to be happy. ‘E always works hard”, kind of thing.
It’s a serviceable book if you can overlook the patchy accents, overdone emotional man and fairly ludicrous ending in the fields. But I’m not sure I’d be going out of my way to look the next book up.
It’s a serviceable book if you can overlook the patchy accents, overdone emotional man and fairly ludicrous ending in the fields. But I’m not sure I’d be going out of my way to look the next book up.
October 8, 2020
Another great story
Another great story in the Kitt and Inspector Halloran series. Plenty of action with lots of twists and turns and a story that keeps you gripped right to the end. Looking forward to reading the next one in the series.
Another great story in the Kitt and Inspector Halloran series. Plenty of action with lots of twists and turns and a story that keeps you gripped right to the end. Looking forward to reading the next one in the series.
July 17, 2021
Kitt Hartley is a librarian who has adventures - or should that be frequently placed in danger with her friends and in her relationship with Detective Inspector Malcolm Halloran, a police officer working in Yorkshire. Curious, academic and good at research, she helps to solve the mysteries that surround even a peaceful University city. In this third book in the Kitt Hartley Yorkshire Mystery series the emphasis is on Halloran, and the brutal murder of his wife some years before. Unsurprisingly he has difficulty in putting the trauma behind him when a murder victim is found showing the same marks as previously seen in the bodies of the earlier women. It is as if the man who is serving a long sentence in prison has reached out to kill again. Although this is the third book in a series, it can definitely be read alone.
As in the first two books, the characters are well drawn and feel very real. This is partly expressed in the dialogue between Kitt and Malcolm, which is flirtatious and loving, despite the difficult situation they find themselves in. When Kitt’s friends and allies get involved, there are some very funny conversions, but nobody ever loses sight of the seriousness of the puzzles they are rushing to solve. Altogether it is a gripping contemporary crime story which is not gory, hard or tough, rather it is a puzzle and a satisfying mystery populated with three dimensional characters of every kind in a well described setting.
The book begins with Halloran driving through the Yorkshire moors to a prison to see someone he never wanted to see again. Jeremy Kerr was a friend and a colleague, but Halloran was the person who spotted the link between the victim and him that led to his conviction for a series of murders. Now the worst has happened - another woman has been found dead, and there seems to be an overlap with the remains of those Kerr had killed. After he has been told, Halloran had raged, and pulled in all his favours to obtain a visit with his old colleague Kerr. Kerr takes the opportunity to taunt Halloran, knowing how painful he finds the whole situation, with the loss of his wife and being betrayed by someone he thought was a friend.
It takes a while for Halloran to track Kitt down, as she felt somewhat abandoned by Halloran’s early morning departure. As soon as she understands the nature of his feelings about the murder in Irendale, she determines to help him in every way, even immediately taking her holiday allocation to accompany him to the village to help with the unofficial investigation. When they arrive they discover how well he is known in the area, and they also realise that investigating without the formal structure of the police is not easy. Fortunately Kitt is a resourceful woman who can work out some obscure clues. Moreover she has friends who become determined to help, and they attempt to do so in their own inimitable way.
This is altogether a very readable book with an intriguing and logical plot. The characters are engaging and variegated, and enjoy a good sense of humour where appropriate.I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a crime novel with clever twists and realistic characters.
As in the first two books, the characters are well drawn and feel very real. This is partly expressed in the dialogue between Kitt and Malcolm, which is flirtatious and loving, despite the difficult situation they find themselves in. When Kitt’s friends and allies get involved, there are some very funny conversions, but nobody ever loses sight of the seriousness of the puzzles they are rushing to solve. Altogether it is a gripping contemporary crime story which is not gory, hard or tough, rather it is a puzzle and a satisfying mystery populated with three dimensional characters of every kind in a well described setting.
The book begins with Halloran driving through the Yorkshire moors to a prison to see someone he never wanted to see again. Jeremy Kerr was a friend and a colleague, but Halloran was the person who spotted the link between the victim and him that led to his conviction for a series of murders. Now the worst has happened - another woman has been found dead, and there seems to be an overlap with the remains of those Kerr had killed. After he has been told, Halloran had raged, and pulled in all his favours to obtain a visit with his old colleague Kerr. Kerr takes the opportunity to taunt Halloran, knowing how painful he finds the whole situation, with the loss of his wife and being betrayed by someone he thought was a friend.
It takes a while for Halloran to track Kitt down, as she felt somewhat abandoned by Halloran’s early morning departure. As soon as she understands the nature of his feelings about the murder in Irendale, she determines to help him in every way, even immediately taking her holiday allocation to accompany him to the village to help with the unofficial investigation. When they arrive they discover how well he is known in the area, and they also realise that investigating without the formal structure of the police is not easy. Fortunately Kitt is a resourceful woman who can work out some obscure clues. Moreover she has friends who become determined to help, and they attempt to do so in their own inimitable way.
This is altogether a very readable book with an intriguing and logical plot. The characters are engaging and variegated, and enjoy a good sense of humour where appropriate.I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a crime novel with clever twists and realistic characters.
April 24, 2023
"Murder On The Moorland" is book #3 in the "Kitt Hartley Yorkshire Mysteries" by Helen Cox.
"Kitt Hartley wakes to the news that a murder has been committed in Irendale, a village high on the wild Yorkshire moors where her boyfriend, DI Malcolm Halloran, lived with his ex-wife until she too, was murdered. The MO of the two crimes is identical, right down to the runic symbols carved into the victims' hands.
Unable to leave it to the local police to solve, Kitt and Halloran travel to Irendale, where a literary mystery awaits. A line of Anglo-Saxon poetry found on the victim leads to a hiding place, and another cryptic clue. What is the connection to the murder of Halloran's wife all those years ago?
It will take the combined ingenuity of Kitt and Halloran, as well as Evie Bowes, Grace Edwards and, despite their best efforts, Ruby the (possible) psychic to solve this case. The moors may be beautiful, but they're not peaceful!"
My thoughts:
I certainly don't have the literary knowledge that Kitt has, but it doesn't stop me from enjoying this well crafted series.
Kitt and Mal have been getting much closer but the past seems to be drawing them both into some dark corners and revealing some previously unspoken truths. Mal is deeply troubled at the similarities of this newest murder to the way that his late wife died. The killer for the past crimes is locked up but could he somehow have orchestrated this killing to taunt or haunt Mal? Facing past demons - real and imagined - is never easy.
The cryptic clues lead Kitt to believe that the victim was trying to lead them to the truth but it takes a bit of convincing before Mal and DI Bailey are on board.
Ms. Cox finds some clever ways to bring series regulars, Grace, Evie, Banks and even Ruby into the story. Without their help - directly and indirectly - it would have been even harder to solve this one.
The plot takes some rather dark twists as it leads up to a dramatic and page-turning climax before a killer is taken down. As I read the book, I changed my mind a couple of times as to who was behind this murder and all the other happenings around it. Well played Ms. Cox!
Mal is now facing his past and truly trying to deal with it. (There is also a bit more of Kitt's past that comes into play.) The relationship between Kitt and Mal is deep, but also has some playful banter.
I will definitely be reading more of this series in the future!
"Kitt Hartley wakes to the news that a murder has been committed in Irendale, a village high on the wild Yorkshire moors where her boyfriend, DI Malcolm Halloran, lived with his ex-wife until she too, was murdered. The MO of the two crimes is identical, right down to the runic symbols carved into the victims' hands.
Unable to leave it to the local police to solve, Kitt and Halloran travel to Irendale, where a literary mystery awaits. A line of Anglo-Saxon poetry found on the victim leads to a hiding place, and another cryptic clue. What is the connection to the murder of Halloran's wife all those years ago?
It will take the combined ingenuity of Kitt and Halloran, as well as Evie Bowes, Grace Edwards and, despite their best efforts, Ruby the (possible) psychic to solve this case. The moors may be beautiful, but they're not peaceful!"
My thoughts:
I certainly don't have the literary knowledge that Kitt has, but it doesn't stop me from enjoying this well crafted series.
Kitt and Mal have been getting much closer but the past seems to be drawing them both into some dark corners and revealing some previously unspoken truths. Mal is deeply troubled at the similarities of this newest murder to the way that his late wife died. The killer for the past crimes is locked up but could he somehow have orchestrated this killing to taunt or haunt Mal? Facing past demons - real and imagined - is never easy.
The cryptic clues lead Kitt to believe that the victim was trying to lead them to the truth but it takes a bit of convincing before Mal and DI Bailey are on board.
Ms. Cox finds some clever ways to bring series regulars, Grace, Evie, Banks and even Ruby into the story. Without their help - directly and indirectly - it would have been even harder to solve this one.
The plot takes some rather dark twists as it leads up to a dramatic and page-turning climax before a killer is taken down. As I read the book, I changed my mind a couple of times as to who was behind this murder and all the other happenings around it. Well played Ms. Cox!
Mal is now facing his past and truly trying to deal with it. (There is also a bit more of Kitt's past that comes into play.) The relationship between Kitt and Mal is deep, but also has some playful banter.
I will definitely be reading more of this series in the future!
December 1, 2024
Kitt Hartley hoort dat er een moord is gepleegd in Irendale, de plek waar vijf jaar eerder de vrouw van rechercheur Malcolm Halloran werd vermoord. De werkwijze, waarbij runensymbolen worden gebruikt, is identiek. Kitt en Halloran besluiten de zaak te onderzoeken. Al snel wordt de zaak nog complexer, wanneer er een poëzieregel op het slachtoffer wordt gevonden. Lukt het Kitt en Halloran om de zaak op te lossen?
Een uitgelezen moord is het derde deel in de Kitt Hartley serie. De moord in inkt en Een mysterie in de boekhandel verschenen als eerste delen van de serie. Inmiddels bevat de serie acht delen. In Een uitgelezen moord volgen we de zoektocht van inspecteur Malcolm Halloran en bibliothcaresse Kitt Hartley. Wanneer Halloran hoort van de moord die qua werkwijze veel weg heeft op de moord op zijn vrouw gaat hij door het lint. Wanneer Kitt voorstelt om samen op onderzoek uit te gaan, wil Halloran dit in eerste instantie niet. Wanneer Kitt aangeeft dat dat voor hun relatie ook belangrijk zal zijn, gaat hij overstag. De kennis van Kitt komt goed van pas wanneer er een aantal hints naar oude Engelse poëzie verborgen zijn. Al snel ontstaat het vermoeden dat dit iets met de dood van de vrouw te maken heeft. Kitt en Halloran zetten alles op alles om het mysterie op te lossen, maar dit wordt hun niet gemakkelijk gemaakt.
Hoewel Een uitgelezen moord een spannend verhaal is, had ik moeite om in het verhaal te blijven. De eerste hoofdstukken las ik snel door, maar tijdens het middenstuk van het boek moest ik wat moeite doen om de aandacht erbij te houden. Naarmate het eind van het boek nadert, en er weer meer vaart in het verhaal kwam, werd mijn aandacht weer getrokken en ging het lezen weer vlotter. Het poëzie element in het verhaal vond ik origineel en toegevoegde waarde. Al met al een leuk boek, maar voor mij had het middenstuk wel wat spannender gemogen.
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Een uitgelezen moord is het derde deel in de Kitt Hartley serie. De moord in inkt en Een mysterie in de boekhandel verschenen als eerste delen van de serie. Inmiddels bevat de serie acht delen. In Een uitgelezen moord volgen we de zoektocht van inspecteur Malcolm Halloran en bibliothcaresse Kitt Hartley. Wanneer Halloran hoort van de moord die qua werkwijze veel weg heeft op de moord op zijn vrouw gaat hij door het lint. Wanneer Kitt voorstelt om samen op onderzoek uit te gaan, wil Halloran dit in eerste instantie niet. Wanneer Kitt aangeeft dat dat voor hun relatie ook belangrijk zal zijn, gaat hij overstag. De kennis van Kitt komt goed van pas wanneer er een aantal hints naar oude Engelse poëzie verborgen zijn. Al snel ontstaat het vermoeden dat dit iets met de dood van de vrouw te maken heeft. Kitt en Halloran zetten alles op alles om het mysterie op te lossen, maar dit wordt hun niet gemakkelijk gemaakt.
Hoewel Een uitgelezen moord een spannend verhaal is, had ik moeite om in het verhaal te blijven. De eerste hoofdstukken las ik snel door, maar tijdens het middenstuk van het boek moest ik wat moeite doen om de aandacht erbij te houden. Naarmate het eind van het boek nadert, en er weer meer vaart in het verhaal kwam, werd mijn aandacht weer getrokken en ging het lezen weer vlotter. Het poëzie element in het verhaal vond ik origineel en toegevoegde waarde. Al met al een leuk boek, maar voor mij had het middenstuk wel wat spannender gemogen.
Ik ontving dit boek van uitgeverij Fontein
July 31, 2024
Reading the third book in the Kitt Hartley Yorkshire Mystery series by Helen Cox to end the month of July today. This book is only a short book with 312 pages which isn't to bad given the size of the font.
To begin with it mentions of Holloran and Kitt finally getting together and how Holloran should of had the Sunday off. Chapter one ends with Holloran arriving at the prison which holds his wife's murderer and he stated that once he sees Kerr he doesn't exactly know what he is going to do. Kerr states that he is innocent however Holloran doesn't belive him. Page 136 there was a previous descovery made by Kitt and Holloran whihx was a note from. Amber. Page 141 they both come to the conclusion to head to the war memorial in irendale. Kitt doesn't seem to pleased to be heading back up before they get food haha. Jumping to page 274 now not much gripping info in here as of now untill they (Holloran and Meg) are in a field yet Meg isn't able to be found then a loud crash is heard across the feild...A gunshot. No one was shot..? Theo and Meg used the shot to get both Holloran and Kitt to go over to them. Meg pointing the gun at Holloran... Holloran I swear if you get injured again!? Holloran on page 286 now has a gun on his chest directly pouting for his heart! Omg!! Page 288 Kitt went to apparently jump infront of the gun yet as Meg turned to point the gun at her. Yet she sprayed a substance in Megs eyes! Go on Kitt!! Holloran got stabbed again! Man I know your a DI but you don't need to get injured in all of the books omg!! Meg really doesn't like Holloran... She's stabbed him in the leg, bit his hand and is now trying to strangle him! I bloody look Holloran omg he's amazing I'd love to actually meet a DI it would be amazing!.
To begin with it mentions of Holloran and Kitt finally getting together and how Holloran should of had the Sunday off. Chapter one ends with Holloran arriving at the prison which holds his wife's murderer and he stated that once he sees Kerr he doesn't exactly know what he is going to do. Kerr states that he is innocent however Holloran doesn't belive him. Page 136 there was a previous descovery made by Kitt and Holloran whihx was a note from. Amber. Page 141 they both come to the conclusion to head to the war memorial in irendale. Kitt doesn't seem to pleased to be heading back up before they get food haha. Jumping to page 274 now not much gripping info in here as of now untill they (Holloran and Meg) are in a field yet Meg isn't able to be found then a loud crash is heard across the feild...A gunshot. No one was shot..? Theo and Meg used the shot to get both Holloran and Kitt to go over to them. Meg pointing the gun at Holloran... Holloran I swear if you get injured again!? Holloran on page 286 now has a gun on his chest directly pouting for his heart! Omg!! Page 288 Kitt went to apparently jump infront of the gun yet as Meg turned to point the gun at her. Yet she sprayed a substance in Megs eyes! Go on Kitt!! Holloran got stabbed again! Man I know your a DI but you don't need to get injured in all of the books omg!! Meg really doesn't like Holloran... She's stabbed him in the leg, bit his hand and is now trying to strangle him! I bloody look Holloran omg he's amazing I'd love to actually meet a DI it would be amazing!.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 11, 2024
Throughout the series, I've enjoyed reading three books so far. However, out of all those books, this one was not my favourite. Although this book has some high points, it didn't meet my expectations in terms of its plot and character development.
One of the positive aspects of this book was that it shed light on Halloran's background and his emotions. The author succeeded in portraying the character as more than just a detective. However, the plot didn't keep me as hooked as the previous two books. It was less compelling and more predictable.
I found it hard to believe that the police would allow a civilian and another detective to investigate their case, which made the plot seem less believable to me. Also, I missed the presence of other characters like Grace and Evie, who were prominent in the first two books.
Despite my criticisms, I still enjoyed reading this book. It was an easy read, and I found myself breezing through it. However, I believe that this book is best read as part of the series rather than as a stand-alone novel. Nonetheless, I look forward to reading the fourth book in the series.
One of the positive aspects of this book was that it shed light on Halloran's background and his emotions. The author succeeded in portraying the character as more than just a detective. However, the plot didn't keep me as hooked as the previous two books. It was less compelling and more predictable.
I found it hard to believe that the police would allow a civilian and another detective to investigate their case, which made the plot seem less believable to me. Also, I missed the presence of other characters like Grace and Evie, who were prominent in the first two books.
Despite my criticisms, I still enjoyed reading this book. It was an easy read, and I found myself breezing through it. However, I believe that this book is best read as part of the series rather than as a stand-alone novel. Nonetheless, I look forward to reading the fourth book in the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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