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DI Ruth Hunter #7
The Solace Farm Killings
A fanatical religious cult. A growing list of missing teenagers. Can DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans uncover the dark secrets of Solace Farm before there is another ritual killing?
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First published November 5, 2020
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November 25, 2020
Didn't see that coming!
I was looking forward to reading this book. I had it on pre order and it arrived yesterday. The most unfortunate thing is that I finished it in less than a day! The storyline is brilliant but there is a part that I didn't expect. If you're a regular reader I won't spoil it for you. If you're not you should start at the beginning and get hooked like I did.! You'll love this author.
I was looking forward to reading this book. I had it on pre order and it arrived yesterday. The most unfortunate thing is that I finished it in less than a day! The storyline is brilliant but there is a part that I didn't expect. If you're a regular reader I won't spoil it for you. If you're not you should start at the beginning and get hooked like I did.! You'll love this author.
April 6, 2021
McCleave has been cranking out books and it shows in The Solace Farm Killings. The writing is rushed. So much happens so fast, it’s as if it is a detective story on speed. There is no time to process what is happening. Big things, bam, bam, bam.
March 23, 2021
SPOILERS - DI Ruth Hunter Book 7 and not disappointed. This book is centred around Solace Farm, where a fanatical religious sect (think cult), run by Rachel Ryan, a self claimed prophet oversees the ‘Family’. Rachel believes that Armageddon is coming and only her and her followers will be saved. Could this be another WACO ! There is no leaving the farm, once you are in, you are in for ever OR death is the only answer. Can Ruth and Nick save innocent lives before another ritual killing takes place ? The focus is taken off the farm, interwoven with the personal stories of both Ruth and Sian, will Sian stay in North Wales or move to Swansea ? Nick and Amanda are having their own problems, after Amanda hits the bottle and is taken to hospital for a psychological evaluation. It’s not all happy endings, as one of the police officers dies in the battle at the farm. Will justice be served ? My only grumble is that I wish we could get a definitive answer regarding Sarah, is she alive or dead, 7 years later and still no nearer knowing.....
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 19, 2022
I must admit I'm addicted to these books. If you like detective fiction, start reading this series. Slight peeve that a review spoiled a big part of the ending so don't do that people.
July 7, 2023
Always action packed
Reads like an action packed tv movie. Always enjoy reading each segment. So wished the author didn't always choose to "offf" certain characters to move the stories ahead , just feels trite , its so well used. It seems like the original premise of the series is back on tract will Ruth or Nick actually succeed in their personal goals is the question?
Reads like an action packed tv movie. Always enjoy reading each segment. So wished the author didn't always choose to "offf" certain characters to move the stories ahead , just feels trite , its so well used. It seems like the original premise of the series is back on tract will Ruth or Nick actually succeed in their personal goals is the question?
November 18, 2020
Solace Farm Killings
This is the first book that I have read by this author. True, it's not the first in the series so I will need to start at the beginning. It's a very good story with characters you want to know more about.
If you enjoy British police mysteries, you will enjoy this
This is the first book that I have read by this author. True, it's not the first in the series so I will need to start at the beginning. It's a very good story with characters you want to know more about.
If you enjoy British police mysteries, you will enjoy this
January 15, 2025
I continue enjoying this series. The subject matter was quite different in this book but wholly plausible and I wasn’t expecting how events turned out towards the end. The ongoing trauma in the lives of the two main characters has also escalated in this book. Well done to Simon mcCleave for keeping it fresh and compelling.
November 17, 2020
Great as with all the Snowdonia Killings.
I would recommend the whole series to anyone who enjoys a good detective novel. I would also recommend you start with the very first book in the series.
I would recommend the whole series to anyone who enjoys a good detective novel. I would also recommend you start with the very first book in the series.
November 24, 2020
Average fare.
An improvement on the last instalment, however, the factual errors continue. A predictable plot could have benefited from some less obvious twist.
An improvement on the last instalment, however, the factual errors continue. A predictable plot could have benefited from some less obvious twist.
May 7, 2022
This really was an excellent read, about a religious cult that seems entirely innocent but is there more behind it than it initially seems? We start with the death of a young boy who is knocked down when running away from Solace Farm and then is discovered to have been shot. Who was he running from and why? Upon investigation it appears that the residents of Solace Farm appear to be well cared for and happy, but is this really the case? Things get out of hand when a police surveillance operation starts to go wrong and suddenly all hell breaks loose.
In the midst of this, new father Nick finds that his wife is struggling with her role of mother and he doesn’t know how to help her. At the same time, Ruth’s relationship with work colleague Sian appears to be getting worse after the events at the end of the previous book and she finds it hard to concentrate on her work.
As the action hots up and tension builds we are treated to some terrifying events and very upsetting outcomes. The story ends once more on Ruth’s efforts to find out what happened to Sarah and leaves us in suspense thus ensuring that I move straight on to the next instalment. Once again, thank you Simon McCleave for keeping me so entertained by your highly imaginative story telling.
In the midst of this, new father Nick finds that his wife is struggling with her role of mother and he doesn’t know how to help her. At the same time, Ruth’s relationship with work colleague Sian appears to be getting worse after the events at the end of the previous book and she finds it hard to concentrate on her work.
As the action hots up and tension builds we are treated to some terrifying events and very upsetting outcomes. The story ends once more on Ruth’s efforts to find out what happened to Sarah and leaves us in suspense thus ensuring that I move straight on to the next instalment. Once again, thank you Simon McCleave for keeping me so entertained by your highly imaginative story telling.
November 23, 2020
Another great story from Simon McCleave
This latest Ruth Hunter book really is a cracker. It has the usual characters and Simon McCleave weaves personal issues for all of them into the storyline while keeping it fast moving as it faces headlong to it's unexpected conclusion. I was saddened when I saw on the book's Amazon page that it was book 7 of 7 and I took this to mean that the series was finished, but was pleased to find at the end of the book that there will be another. I must stress that this book holds up well as a standalone story. Thank you Simon for another gem of a book.
This latest Ruth Hunter book really is a cracker. It has the usual characters and Simon McCleave weaves personal issues for all of them into the storyline while keeping it fast moving as it faces headlong to it's unexpected conclusion. I was saddened when I saw on the book's Amazon page that it was book 7 of 7 and I took this to mean that the series was finished, but was pleased to find at the end of the book that there will be another. I must stress that this book holds up well as a standalone story. Thank you Simon for another gem of a book.
December 26, 2021
Good story
One seemingly random accident leads to the unraveling of a whole tangled knot of lies, missing persons, and murder. Ruth and Sian are struggling big time with Sian signing own to a new department to get some space from Ruth. Before she leaves there's one more investigation to get through. Nick and Amanda are having challenges as all as Amanda appears to be suffering from post partem depression. All in all, the major players both are plagued with personal problems clamoring for their attention when what they really need took do is keep their eyes own the case before more people die.
One seemingly random accident leads to the unraveling of a whole tangled knot of lies, missing persons, and murder. Ruth and Sian are struggling big time with Sian signing own to a new department to get some space from Ruth. Before she leaves there's one more investigation to get through. Nick and Amanda are having challenges as all as Amanda appears to be suffering from post partem depression. All in all, the major players both are plagued with personal problems clamoring for their attention when what they really need took do is keep their eyes own the case before more people die.
September 9, 2021
Fantastic
Another excellent episode in the Snowdonia Murder Mystery series. I love the way the author makes you think it's all sorted then, BOOM! And then does it again for good measure!
These are highly addictive and I have been rewritten back to back. Not only do we have the main storyline but great side storylines with the characters so Debbie then a bit better too along with the long running mystery that started in book one.
Highly recommend this author and this series. BRILLIANT!
Another excellent episode in the Snowdonia Murder Mystery series. I love the way the author makes you think it's all sorted then, BOOM! And then does it again for good measure!
These are highly addictive and I have been rewritten back to back. Not only do we have the main storyline but great side storylines with the characters so Debbie then a bit better too along with the long running mystery that started in book one.
Highly recommend this author and this series. BRILLIANT!
May 21, 2024
Great story. Interesting characters, and subplots added depth to them - they became well rounded, not just detectives and spouses, etc.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the narrator. Her voice was pleasant enough, but the narration was delivered tonelessly, and it was very dry, about like how AI voices sound. It won't stop me from listening to the following books in this series, but I may try to read them instead of having them read to me.
This one didn't have the accompanying suspense that some of the others had and that is okay. But one of the subplots did turn out exactly like I thought it would. I seldom try to figure things out before they're revealed, but this one came with subtle hints that I recognized. And that was okay too. I won't say more because I don't want to spoil the surprise for other readers.
I guess I usually enjoy the serial style of writing. When I read these, it feels kind of like if I haven't seen the characters in a while, and I'm taking a bit of time catching up with what's been happening with them. It just feels more personal, somehow.
Anyway, the book was good, the story was good, but I did take one star for the narration. It's a shame !because it really took a lot away from the listening experience. I think the previous one might have used the same narrator, but I must have thought that they would recognize her failings and would exchange narrators.
Conversely, maybe the translation itself was a bit clunky, or possibly the dialogue and inner thoughts and descriptions were "dumbed down" for U.S. readers. Or maybe it was something else, possibly in my own ears. So don't fail to read this one due to my opinions. Read it for yourself, form your own decision. Because the storyline is good and I always learn a lot about people and life in a country I just began to learn about, so I'm definitely looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the narrator. Her voice was pleasant enough, but the narration was delivered tonelessly, and it was very dry, about like how AI voices sound. It won't stop me from listening to the following books in this series, but I may try to read them instead of having them read to me.
This one didn't have the accompanying suspense that some of the others had and that is okay. But one of the subplots did turn out exactly like I thought it would. I seldom try to figure things out before they're revealed, but this one came with subtle hints that I recognized. And that was okay too. I won't say more because I don't want to spoil the surprise for other readers.
I guess I usually enjoy the serial style of writing. When I read these, it feels kind of like if I haven't seen the characters in a while, and I'm taking a bit of time catching up with what's been happening with them. It just feels more personal, somehow.
Anyway, the book was good, the story was good, but I did take one star for the narration. It's a shame !because it really took a lot away from the listening experience. I think the previous one might have used the same narrator, but I must have thought that they would recognize her failings and would exchange narrators.
Conversely, maybe the translation itself was a bit clunky, or possibly the dialogue and inner thoughts and descriptions were "dumbed down" for U.S. readers. Or maybe it was something else, possibly in my own ears. So don't fail to read this one due to my opinions. Read it for yourself, form your own decision. Because the storyline is good and I always learn a lot about people and life in a country I just began to learn about, so I'm definitely looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
July 1, 2023
Armageddon or Abyss?
Nick & Ruth were responding to a call of shots fired, when a youth ran out across the road, looking behind himself and straight into the path of an incoming van. He died.Both officers were sure the boy was being chased, a rifle wound to his shoulder seemed to verify this.
This all occurred in the middle of nowhere, the only place signposted was Solace Farm. Very little was known about the religious group who lived there. Checking with the local police proved pointless, as the officer they spoke to was more interested in his tea & biscuits, he went there to renew their gun licence and that was it.
Ruth & Nick checked and could understand a couple of shotguns, but over half dozen weapons including two high powered rifles ? Both of them were concerned, their gut instincts in overdrive.
Surveillance was set up from a nearby cottage, having confirmed the dead boy had lived at the farm had intended to leave.
Sian & French watch the farm, not realising that self proclaimed prophet, Rachel Ryan was aware of their presence and who they were.
Rachel and fifty plus followers lived at Solace Farm, Seventh Day Adventists, who believed the second coming was imminent preceded by Armageddon.
Then events snowball and will never be the same again.
Another brilliant book in this series, research and procedures , human action and subsequent reaction are spot on.
Seven books into this series and not a dud amongst them. High standard indeed.
Highly recommended.
Nick & Ruth were responding to a call of shots fired, when a youth ran out across the road, looking behind himself and straight into the path of an incoming van. He died.Both officers were sure the boy was being chased, a rifle wound to his shoulder seemed to verify this.
This all occurred in the middle of nowhere, the only place signposted was Solace Farm. Very little was known about the religious group who lived there. Checking with the local police proved pointless, as the officer they spoke to was more interested in his tea & biscuits, he went there to renew their gun licence and that was it.
Ruth & Nick checked and could understand a couple of shotguns, but over half dozen weapons including two high powered rifles ? Both of them were concerned, their gut instincts in overdrive.
Surveillance was set up from a nearby cottage, having confirmed the dead boy had lived at the farm had intended to leave.
Sian & French watch the farm, not realising that self proclaimed prophet, Rachel Ryan was aware of their presence and who they were.
Rachel and fifty plus followers lived at Solace Farm, Seventh Day Adventists, who believed the second coming was imminent preceded by Armageddon.
Then events snowball and will never be the same again.
Another brilliant book in this series, research and procedures , human action and subsequent reaction are spot on.
Seven books into this series and not a dud amongst them. High standard indeed.
Highly recommended.
February 24, 2021
Oooh boy.
I have so much to say about this story.
1. The storyline was formulaic - religious cult goes bad, kills people, police get involved, more people die, murder solved. That was fine, but a twist would have been appreciated.
2. Main character's on again, off again love interest gets killed in this whole process - way too convenient. I can't speak for the author and I am trying hard not to be judgmental - but for me it felt that he had written himself into a corner he could not write out of with Sian and Ruth's relationship and the only thing he could do was kill one off.
3. Ok, does anyone else get so invested in the characters that they get mad when they do stupid things? Well I do, and I was so annoyed at Ruth's actions throughout this story that I had to put it down several times and was not sure I could finish it ... only to finish it and be more disappointed. Everything she did was dumb. I guess it shows that she, like the rest of us, are human and make mistakes but I everything felt contrived.
4. What the stupid hell was the point with Amanda (also that whole storyline is messed up beyond belief). Having her near death (was it several times?) brings nothing to the story - its impact on Nick was even minimal. I was rooting for Nick to have a long redemption arc - maybe that is why I am not a fan.
Anyway, as always, read for yourself :)
I have so much to say about this story.
1. The storyline was formulaic - religious cult goes bad, kills people, police get involved, more people die, murder solved. That was fine, but a twist would have been appreciated.
2. Main character's on again, off again love interest gets killed in this whole process - way too convenient. I can't speak for the author and I am trying hard not to be judgmental - but for me it felt that he had written himself into a corner he could not write out of with Sian and Ruth's relationship and the only thing he could do was kill one off.
3. Ok, does anyone else get so invested in the characters that they get mad when they do stupid things? Well I do, and I was so annoyed at Ruth's actions throughout this story that I had to put it down several times and was not sure I could finish it ... only to finish it and be more disappointed. Everything she did was dumb. I guess it shows that she, like the rest of us, are human and make mistakes but I everything felt contrived.
4. What the stupid hell was the point with Amanda (also that whole storyline is messed up beyond belief). Having her near death (was it several times?) brings nothing to the story - its impact on Nick was even minimal. I was rooting for Nick to have a long redemption arc - maybe that is why I am not a fan.
Anyway, as always, read for yourself :)
May 23, 2022
There will always be ups and downs in a series. Sadly, this one is not for me. The story centres on a religious cult that seems entirely innocent on the surface, but you just know it’s going to be completely bonkers. Things go awry when a police surveillance operation goes horribly wrong and suddenly all hell breaks loose and everything goes crazy. This seems to happen an awful lot to Ruth and her team. I can’t imagine why the SAS would want North Wales Police anywhere near them considering they are so inept.
Nick and Amanda are now struggling with parenthood as we know they would be. First Nick was struggling on his own, then Amanda on her own. Now they are struggling together.
The Sian-Ruth-Sarah story was long overdue for bringing to a close and at last, it does albeit tragically.
I like this series. I like the characters. This story, however, seems a bit rushed and more like a filler in the series. On to the next one.
Nick and Amanda are now struggling with parenthood as we know they would be. First Nick was struggling on his own, then Amanda on her own. Now they are struggling together.
The Sian-Ruth-Sarah story was long overdue for bringing to a close and at last, it does albeit tragically.
I like this series. I like the characters. This story, however, seems a bit rushed and more like a filler in the series. On to the next one.
August 7, 2024
Absolute Great Case, Great Characters and Great Ending!
Ruth and Nick grab a case of a teen hit by a car in front of a Farm, Solace Farm, actually as they dig, they find that several teens have disappeared from this farm over the years. As the investigation ramps up, they discover that the farm is the home of a growing Religious cult and a charismatic leader, hell pressed on the second coming and a fiery he'll for all nonbelievers.
As the team stakes out the farm, Sian goes to speak with the leader, which only allows the leader to ficus on Sian and her salvation.
The team needing to speak to the leader, Sian decides that she will go, get her to com with her, and have a formal chat. This does not end well, with Sian captured, A full scale police operation to free her and the members and children.
What will the team discover? Will Sian make it out? The Solace Farm Killings is another 5 star installment in the DI Ruth Hunter series!
Ruth and Nick grab a case of a teen hit by a car in front of a Farm, Solace Farm, actually as they dig, they find that several teens have disappeared from this farm over the years. As the investigation ramps up, they discover that the farm is the home of a growing Religious cult and a charismatic leader, hell pressed on the second coming and a fiery he'll for all nonbelievers.
As the team stakes out the farm, Sian goes to speak with the leader, which only allows the leader to ficus on Sian and her salvation.
The team needing to speak to the leader, Sian decides that she will go, get her to com with her, and have a formal chat. This does not end well, with Sian captured, A full scale police operation to free her and the members and children.
What will the team discover? Will Sian make it out? The Solace Farm Killings is another 5 star installment in the DI Ruth Hunter series!
August 3, 2022
A fanatical religious cult. A growing list of missing teenagers. Can DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans uncover the dark secrets of Solace Farm before there is another ritual killing? D.I. Ruth Hunter has made a new life in North Wales, although an unexplained event from her past keeps drawing her back to her past life in London. Ruth and her partner, DS Nick Evans, discover a series of missing teenagers and are forced to investigate a local religious sect who inhabit the remote Solace Farm. When Ruth realizes that the enigmatic cult leader isn't all that she seems to be, she has a race against time to save the vulnerable inhabitants from total destruction.
I enjoyed this book from the beginning to the end. It had interesting characters and a good plot with twists and turns. If you like action thrillers then you would enjoy this one. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
I enjoyed this book from the beginning to the end. It had interesting characters and a good plot with twists and turns. If you like action thrillers then you would enjoy this one. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
October 15, 2021
Too many errors
1. Ruth and Nick were attending a reported shooting, important enough for blues and twos. They saw and helped with accident when a pedestrian was hit by a van. It was noticed the pedestrian also had a bullet wound. The next thing they are somewhere else.
Why wouldn't they have gone straight to the farm to investigate the shooting when they have stumbled across an obvious victim?
2.sian and French are interviewing a sargent at ffestiniog station. All of a sudden nick is asking the questions.
When did he arrive ? There is no mention of Nick being there previously
I left the book at this point. Its been a good series, but the last few books seemed to have been pumped out rather haphazardly.
1. Ruth and Nick were attending a reported shooting, important enough for blues and twos. They saw and helped with accident when a pedestrian was hit by a van. It was noticed the pedestrian also had a bullet wound. The next thing they are somewhere else.
Why wouldn't they have gone straight to the farm to investigate the shooting when they have stumbled across an obvious victim?
2.sian and French are interviewing a sargent at ffestiniog station. All of a sudden nick is asking the questions.
When did he arrive ? There is no mention of Nick being there previously
I left the book at this point. Its been a good series, but the last few books seemed to have been pumped out rather haphazardly.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 10, 2025
Derivative
I enjoy McCleave’s plotting, character development, and dialogue. But why do British crime fiction writers always portray religious people as hypocritical, secretly evil, and/or hopelessly stupid? Is it because you haven’t met any genuine Christians? Or do you just enjoy unfairly painting all Christians with your stereotypical brush? Something you probably would hesitate to do to any other group. I’ll continue to read your work, because it entertains me (usually), but I object to your narrow-minded stereotyping. If it were occasional, it wouldn’t be worth noting, but after reading literally hundreds of the British detective genre, I note the pervasiveness of this pattern across authors.
I enjoy McCleave’s plotting, character development, and dialogue. But why do British crime fiction writers always portray religious people as hypocritical, secretly evil, and/or hopelessly stupid? Is it because you haven’t met any genuine Christians? Or do you just enjoy unfairly painting all Christians with your stereotypical brush? Something you probably would hesitate to do to any other group. I’ll continue to read your work, because it entertains me (usually), but I object to your narrow-minded stereotyping. If it were occasional, it wouldn’t be worth noting, but after reading literally hundreds of the British detective genre, I note the pervasiveness of this pattern across authors.
February 20, 2021
Brilliant story, never tire of this series just gutted I now have to wait for the next one that isn't released yet!
Solace Farm is home to a religious culture led by a lady called Rachel, Rachel believes she is a prophet from God and leads a group of people to believe they're all chosen ones and must be ready for the second coming. The religious cult has lots of hidden dark secrets including its very own grave yard!
Detective Ruth Jones and Nick are on the case again but revealing more of Ruth's own personal life with ex partner Sarah who disappeared, the birth of Nicks baby and there's a sad twist near the end too.
Solace Farm is home to a religious culture led by a lady called Rachel, Rachel believes she is a prophet from God and leads a group of people to believe they're all chosen ones and must be ready for the second coming. The religious cult has lots of hidden dark secrets including its very own grave yard!
Detective Ruth Jones and Nick are on the case again but revealing more of Ruth's own personal life with ex partner Sarah who disappeared, the birth of Nicks baby and there's a sad twist near the end too.
June 1, 2024
One Mystery Ends...
But another continues. This was a good one and very dastardly. Good pacing, some scary moments and a bittersweet ending. Quite a clever and original plot. Baby Megan has two parents who are works in progress. Hope they keep it together for her sake. .Well written for the most part except for Sian remembering that she had been clocked on the head and went unconscious. How do you recall that??? Now that one reviewer pointed out the overuse of the word "sardonically," i am hyper aware if it and think it should be dropped. It doesn't add anything. Quite an exciting read.
But another continues. This was a good one and very dastardly. Good pacing, some scary moments and a bittersweet ending. Quite a clever and original plot. Baby Megan has two parents who are works in progress. Hope they keep it together for her sake. .Well written for the most part except for Sian remembering that she had been clocked on the head and went unconscious. How do you recall that??? Now that one reviewer pointed out the overuse of the word "sardonically," i am hyper aware if it and think it should be dropped. It doesn't add anything. Quite an exciting read.
November 21, 2020
Religious groups have established themselves in Wales
The team end up investigating a cult that’s been in North Wales for 20 years or so under the radar until a road accident and a commotion at Solace farm draw attention to the group.
Things go from bad to worse very quickly and a siege ensues, believable plot , morally worrying and far reaching , you need to read this yourself to form your own opinion but to me a great read again from the author. I hope many more to come as they are always raising subjects otherwise forgotten about
The team end up investigating a cult that’s been in North Wales for 20 years or so under the radar until a road accident and a commotion at Solace farm draw attention to the group.
Things go from bad to worse very quickly and a siege ensues, believable plot , morally worrying and far reaching , you need to read this yourself to form your own opinion but to me a great read again from the author. I hope many more to come as they are always raising subjects otherwise forgotten about
December 4, 2020
Having started at the beginning of the Ruth Hunter series, I have watched the characters grow and develop, and enjoyed each stand-alone book while following the thread which weaves its way through them all. Each crime comes to a satisfactory conclusion, with all the "i"s dotted and "t'" crossed. While being left with a sense of disappointment at coming to the end of an enjoyable book, with these there is always a teaser leading into the next one ("But wait! There's more!"). The only negative is that I have to wait till 2021!
February 28, 2021
A secret religious cult in North Wales. Are they recruiting troubled teenagers ? Why do they not allow their members to leave ? Why have they got an arsenal of weapons ready for the second coming ?
Can Ruth and Nick solve the tragic manslaughter i of a young man / Ruth manages to rekindle her relationship with Sian but it ends tragically as they look to close down the cult. Helped by the SAS,
armed police and North Wales police. A very enjoyable fast moving story line , now will Ruth concentrate on what happened to Sarah ? Looking forward to the next installment.
Can Ruth and Nick solve the tragic manslaughter i of a young man / Ruth manages to rekindle her relationship with Sian but it ends tragically as they look to close down the cult. Helped by the SAS,
armed police and North Wales police. A very enjoyable fast moving story line , now will Ruth concentrate on what happened to Sarah ? Looking forward to the next installment.
April 13, 2021
I liked this a lot. The crazy lady who thinks she is a prophet of God is an interesting character. She has charm and the ability to persuade people. The way the author presents the story isn't too cliché, which is good. Not all religious people are nuts. The evil intentions of the woman is made obvious. She was damaged as a child, so now she wants to make people do what she wants them to do...or else. Good action. Of course the death of Ruth's love was overplayed. That character needed to be dispatched dramatically as she had begun to slow story lines.
February 20, 2024
Enjoy Simon McCleave’s series with DI Ruth Hunter. You can read these out of order, but I wouldn’t suggest you do that. There are back stories to the characters which you won’t understand if you don’t start at Book 1.
His characters have lots of baggage, and this shows that just because you’re a Police Officer you aren’t perfect. Lots of struggling with their own demons while having to do their job.
I am not going to do a spoiler but I did not expect the ending in this book.
Highly recommend the DI Ruth Hunter series if you enjoy British crime fiction
His characters have lots of baggage, and this shows that just because you’re a Police Officer you aren’t perfect. Lots of struggling with their own demons while having to do their job.
I am not going to do a spoiler but I did not expect the ending in this book.
Highly recommend the DI Ruth Hunter series if you enjoy British crime fiction
March 24, 2024
If you want a ripping good yarn then Simon McCleave knows how to create them. As book 6 is the stereo Muslim terror this one is the Christian culture equivalent. Both take place in pretty much one location. Probably the less you know or expect about real situations the more engrossed you get.
Some adult behaviour seems emotionally childish and less believable. I can't tell if it's just for plot effect or whether McCleave thinks his characters would really act like that.
Easily readable in a day you will still want to know what happens next.
Some adult behaviour seems emotionally childish and less believable. I can't tell if it's just for plot effect or whether McCleave thinks his characters would really act like that.
Easily readable in a day you will still want to know what happens next.
October 19, 2025
The Solace Farm Killings: A Snowdonia Murder Mystery ( DI Ruth Hunter Book 7)
This book was full of Murder and so much else as is usual for Simon McLeave’s writing. No one better to catch the reader’s attention. I never want to stop reading, do any chores or even sleep until I have finished the book. This was amazing, the whole book from beginning to the end kept my interest and imagination. Can’t wait to see if Ruth finds Sarah soon. I thoroughly recommend any book written by the author
Simon McLeave.
This book was full of Murder and so much else as is usual for Simon McLeave’s writing. No one better to catch the reader’s attention. I never want to stop reading, do any chores or even sleep until I have finished the book. This was amazing, the whole book from beginning to the end kept my interest and imagination. Can’t wait to see if Ruth finds Sarah soon. I thoroughly recommend any book written by the author
Simon McLeave.
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