DCI Logan is called to a shocking scene where he finds the bodies of a family of four, all of whom have been brutally murdered. Logan is convinced he recognises the man and soon realises he is looking at none other than Archie Tatties, half of a famous comedy duo from the 80s. Who has gone out of their way to kill an ex-comedian and his family, and why have they wanted them all dead? The more Logan delves into the murders, the more shocking twists he uncovers. Is this a home invasion gone wrong, or is the truth far worse than anything Logan could have imagined?
Another great story in this series! So much happened in the plot and there were many things to sink your teeth into: murder, kidnapping, child abduction, stolen money, pornography, comedians, suicide, cancer, gangsters, sexual assault, to name but a few. There were many threads woven into the plot, but not too many that it ever felt too much or got confusing. Kirk knows how to write a captivating thriller, and this novel was no different.
One thing I enjoyed about the novel was that it featured suspense, comedy, and emotion all in one. Kirk always has an element of comedy in his writing, but the cancer story with Tyler and the storyline of Ben visiting Moira (a mostly disliked but lonely receptionist) in hospital showed true moments of heart. Moira is usually a stiff character, so it was nice seeing her lowering her walls with Ben.
The main reason I didn’t give this a higher rating is due to the way that Kirk writes LGBT characters. Anytime he introduces a lesbian character they either get killed or have a depressing storyline, so it would be nice to see this change in future books. The only positive storyline I’ve see for a lesbian character so far has been Logan’s new boss, but we never see much of her.
Overall, another captivating book that’s well worth a read!