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Kate Redman Mysteries #13
Performance
The strangled body of a young woman is discovered in a park in the West Country town of Abbeyford, clad in a leopard skin coat but with no identification, no phone, no handbag. DI Kate Redman and her team take on the case and manage to identify the victim through her role in a local theatre production.
But the questions keep coming: why was the victim estranged from her family? Who was the shadowy boyfriend she was hiding from her friends? And as Kate and her colleagues know, many people could be hiding many, many secrets…
Performance is the thirteenth book in The Kate Redman Mystery series, by USA Today bestselling author Celina Grace.
Praise for the Kate Redman Mysteries, from Amazon and Goodreads reviewers:
"I love the Kate Redman series. At this point, I feel like the characters are old friends and have been through many life changes with them. Celina Grace is a masterful story teller with the ability to set the scenes in such a way that the reader can see them exactly. "
“One of the best I have read this year. I read about a fourth of the book early in the day, then at bedtime, I thought I would read a bit more before sleep. I finished the book at 5:20 AM. Just could not put it down.”
“At last, a mystery that delivers…I found this novel superb because I got all I needed to know and none of what I didn’t.”
“…a gripping detective story but the main character engages you, and as well as wanting to know how the mystery turns out you want to learn more about her too.”
"There are not many authors that I enjoy so much that I want to read every book they've written, but I intend to do just that."
"Am a big fan of the Kate Redman mystery... Love the way Celina Grace mixes it just right not to much personal stuff but enough to keep you up to date with all the main characters lives. Can't wait for the next book."
But the questions keep coming: why was the victim estranged from her family? Who was the shadowy boyfriend she was hiding from her friends? And as Kate and her colleagues know, many people could be hiding many, many secrets…
Performance is the thirteenth book in The Kate Redman Mystery series, by USA Today bestselling author Celina Grace.
Praise for the Kate Redman Mysteries, from Amazon and Goodreads reviewers:
"I love the Kate Redman series. At this point, I feel like the characters are old friends and have been through many life changes with them. Celina Grace is a masterful story teller with the ability to set the scenes in such a way that the reader can see them exactly. "
“One of the best I have read this year. I read about a fourth of the book early in the day, then at bedtime, I thought I would read a bit more before sleep. I finished the book at 5:20 AM. Just could not put it down.”
“At last, a mystery that delivers…I found this novel superb because I got all I needed to know and none of what I didn’t.”
“…a gripping detective story but the main character engages you, and as well as wanting to know how the mystery turns out you want to learn more about her too.”
"There are not many authors that I enjoy so much that I want to read every book they've written, but I intend to do just that."
"Am a big fan of the Kate Redman mystery... Love the way Celina Grace mixes it just right not to much personal stuff but enough to keep you up to date with all the main characters lives. Can't wait for the next book."
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Published May 6, 2021
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About the author
Celina Grace
61 books454 followersI’ve been trying to get published as a writer since…. um… er…um…see, it was that long ago I can’t remember. A long time. I make it fifteen years and counting….
I’ve also been writing for as long as I can really remember. I wrote my first story, The Blue Ruby, when I was about seven (if I can find that deathless prose scribbled in an exercise book somewhere, I might upload it here for a bit of light relief). Throughout college and university, I experimented with screenplays and scripts (I was studying Film and English at the time at the University of East Anglia), as well as other more short stories. In my twenties, I started my first novel, finished it, then my second, then my third. In my thirties, I was slightly side-tracked by the birth of my son but, leaving aside that trifling distraction, managed to write my fourth..
I didn’t bother trying to get the first novel published as I saw it as more of a practise run at this business of being an author. With the second, I entered the 2004 Lit Idol competition and got to third place. That was my ticket to publication, I thought, surely? Hah! Just the first in a long line of disappointments, of which every writer must be familiar… hopes built up to then be smacked down again. I had an agent approach me after the competition and on their encouragement, I finished, edited and polished the manuscript, sent it off to them with happy hopes – to be told months later that they didn’t think it was quite right for them..
Gutted, but enthusiasm relatively undimmed, I started on a new novel, inspired in part by the dramatic events of 2005 – the London bombings. I also wrote a short story at the same time on the same subject – it was on my mind a lot that summer (unsurprisingly. Freedom Fighter is the story – available on Amazon as part of The Mourning After short story collection). This novel The House on Fever Street (written under my maiden name Celina Alcock) was shortlisted for the 2006 Crime Writers’ Association Debut Dagger Award. Aha, I thought, a fairly prestigious and industry recognised award. This will get me published. Did it? Did it buggery!.
The House on Fever Street was also longlisted in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award of that year, which garnered me some nice reviews and a much needed ego boost but didn’t advance my career as a published author much further..
So what next for our doughty heroine? She ups and writes her fourth novel, gains an agent and thinks now, now I have finally made it as a published author! And she waits. And waits. And waits some more. And then waits a bit more. And a bit more. Finally, for variety, she waits a bit more..
So, after two years of waiting, reading about self-publishing on Amazon and other platforms, I believe a phrase that ends in ‘…for a game of soldiers’ passed my lips and I decide to publish myself. So I did. And here I am on Amazon, making sales. No publisher. No agent. Just me..
And that makes me VERY happy.
I’ve also been writing for as long as I can really remember. I wrote my first story, The Blue Ruby, when I was about seven (if I can find that deathless prose scribbled in an exercise book somewhere, I might upload it here for a bit of light relief). Throughout college and university, I experimented with screenplays and scripts (I was studying Film and English at the time at the University of East Anglia), as well as other more short stories. In my twenties, I started my first novel, finished it, then my second, then my third. In my thirties, I was slightly side-tracked by the birth of my son but, leaving aside that trifling distraction, managed to write my fourth..
I didn’t bother trying to get the first novel published as I saw it as more of a practise run at this business of being an author. With the second, I entered the 2004 Lit Idol competition and got to third place. That was my ticket to publication, I thought, surely? Hah! Just the first in a long line of disappointments, of which every writer must be familiar… hopes built up to then be smacked down again. I had an agent approach me after the competition and on their encouragement, I finished, edited and polished the manuscript, sent it off to them with happy hopes – to be told months later that they didn’t think it was quite right for them..
Gutted, but enthusiasm relatively undimmed, I started on a new novel, inspired in part by the dramatic events of 2005 – the London bombings. I also wrote a short story at the same time on the same subject – it was on my mind a lot that summer (unsurprisingly. Freedom Fighter is the story – available on Amazon as part of The Mourning After short story collection). This novel The House on Fever Street (written under my maiden name Celina Alcock) was shortlisted for the 2006 Crime Writers’ Association Debut Dagger Award. Aha, I thought, a fairly prestigious and industry recognised award. This will get me published. Did it? Did it buggery!.
The House on Fever Street was also longlisted in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award of that year, which garnered me some nice reviews and a much needed ego boost but didn’t advance my career as a published author much further..
So what next for our doughty heroine? She ups and writes her fourth novel, gains an agent and thinks now, now I have finally made it as a published author! And she waits. And waits. And waits some more. And then waits a bit more. And a bit more. Finally, for variety, she waits a bit more..
So, after two years of waiting, reading about self-publishing on Amazon and other platforms, I believe a phrase that ends in ‘…for a game of soldiers’ passed my lips and I decide to publish myself. So I did. And here I am on Amazon, making sales. No publisher. No agent. Just me..
And that makes me VERY happy.
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May 6, 2021
I have read several of Kate Redman’s mystery stories so have come to enjoy her company and admire her persistence in trying to solve crime as part of a hard-working police team. Following normal procedure, they investigate this horrific murder by looking into all aspects of this young actress’s life. Are her strictly religious responsible or was she unwise in her choice of boyfriend? At home Kate and older partner, Anderton, are settling into a new home together and need to decide on their plans for their future together. Although it is worthwhile following Kate’s life story through the books in the series, The Performance is perfect to read as a stand-alone mystery.
May 6, 2021
Wow, what a fantastic book.
I always enjoy a Kate Redman investigation and this is no exception. Kate’s unique perception wins out in the end of this intriguing murder mystery.
Once again, Celina makes you feel part of the” team” , part of the story. It’s as though you are watching the actions first hand. Such is the skill of an accomplished writer.
We also send a development in her personal life, but no spoilers from me.
In conclusion, this is a most excellent and exciting read, definitely not to be missed.
I always enjoy a Kate Redman investigation and this is no exception. Kate’s unique perception wins out in the end of this intriguing murder mystery.
Once again, Celina makes you feel part of the” team” , part of the story. It’s as though you are watching the actions first hand. Such is the skill of an accomplished writer.
We also send a development in her personal life, but no spoilers from me.
In conclusion, this is a most excellent and exciting read, definitely not to be missed.
May 6, 2021
PERFORMANCE by Celina Grace
Kate Redman Book 13
The strangled corpse of an unknown young woman is found in a park in the West Country town of Abbeyford. She wore a leopard skin coat, but nothing else that would help the police identify her.
DI Kate Redman and her colleagues answer the call to investigate this strange case.
DI Redman finds herself starting a new role as a wife and all the attendant changes that come with marriage, so interrupting her leave to investigate a case throws a real monkey wrench in her plans.
Kate is secretly relieved to have a little extra time to adjust to her new situation. The town, her team and job are all the same and yet feel different to her. Her perspective has somehow changed.
I like this new Kate Redman; she has really matured. She has honed all those skills that have made her exceptional at her job, and learned how to manage those fears and self doubts that have plagued her since childhood. The author has skillfully rounded out Kate’s persona as a gifted professional, while retaining her humanity. I feel I actually learned a lot about Kate Redman in this book from the way the author described the progression of the murder investigation and the professional relationship of Kate and her colleagues. Similarly, the author allowed me more glimpses of Kate, the adult, who, has begun to recognize her personal demons and finds insights to manage them. I’ve enjoyed the previous books in this series, but this is the best one I’ve read, by far. I give this one 5 stars, with no resrvations.
Kate Redman Book 13
The strangled corpse of an unknown young woman is found in a park in the West Country town of Abbeyford. She wore a leopard skin coat, but nothing else that would help the police identify her.
DI Kate Redman and her colleagues answer the call to investigate this strange case.
DI Redman finds herself starting a new role as a wife and all the attendant changes that come with marriage, so interrupting her leave to investigate a case throws a real monkey wrench in her plans.
Kate is secretly relieved to have a little extra time to adjust to her new situation. The town, her team and job are all the same and yet feel different to her. Her perspective has somehow changed.
I like this new Kate Redman; she has really matured. She has honed all those skills that have made her exceptional at her job, and learned how to manage those fears and self doubts that have plagued her since childhood. The author has skillfully rounded out Kate’s persona as a gifted professional, while retaining her humanity. I feel I actually learned a lot about Kate Redman in this book from the way the author described the progression of the murder investigation and the professional relationship of Kate and her colleagues. Similarly, the author allowed me more glimpses of Kate, the adult, who, has begun to recognize her personal demons and finds insights to manage them. I’ve enjoyed the previous books in this series, but this is the best one I’ve read, by far. I give this one 5 stars, with no resrvations.
May 8, 2021
Performance, Celina Grace's 13th novel in the Kate Redman series, comes out during a year when the world has been overwhelmed by a pandemic with huge social, political and economic effects, it is a story most remarkable for having no mention of any of that. Instead we are treated to a cozy, convoluted mystery solved as expected through a combination of dogged police work and Kate's especially sharp intuitions. It's a wonderful distraction.
As in past books, Kate as a character continues to evolve in this story. A couple of new threads are added to her personal life, and only time will tell where they lead. This is actually encouraging since many authors begin to tire of their characters after living with them through a dozen novels. But it appears that Grace still seems to be engaged with Kate and in imagining how her life will play out.
There are a couple of threads left dangling here as well. There is the obvious omission of the viral elephant on our collective table. But also, there was an arch villain introduced in Grace's last book, Tasteful, who has dropped out of the picture. Perhaps he's merely forgotten for now?
All in all, Performance is a comfortable story, with just enough twist in the plot and interesting character development to keep a home-bound reader well entertained. It's a reasonably stand-alone novel for new readers to enjoy. But also a satisfying next installment in the Kate Redman saga for her fans. It should be quite interesting to see where Grace takes her signature character from here.
As in past books, Kate as a character continues to evolve in this story. A couple of new threads are added to her personal life, and only time will tell where they lead. This is actually encouraging since many authors begin to tire of their characters after living with them through a dozen novels. But it appears that Grace still seems to be engaged with Kate and in imagining how her life will play out.
There are a couple of threads left dangling here as well. There is the obvious omission of the viral elephant on our collective table. But also, there was an arch villain introduced in Grace's last book, Tasteful, who has dropped out of the picture. Perhaps he's merely forgotten for now?
All in all, Performance is a comfortable story, with just enough twist in the plot and interesting character development to keep a home-bound reader well entertained. It's a reasonably stand-alone novel for new readers to enjoy. But also a satisfying next installment in the Kate Redman saga for her fans. It should be quite interesting to see where Grace takes her signature character from here.
May 9, 2021
DI Kate Redman is adjusting to a new home with her now husband, Anderton when she gets called in from leave to take on the case of a young woman found dead, strangled, in a park in Abbeyford, wearing a fur coat and not much else. Kate managers to get her identity when she recognizes the young woman from a theater poster. But still the questions come – why was she estranged from her family? Why was she hiding her boyfriend from her friends? Everyone has secrets, and Kate could tell from the get-go, “this was going to be one of those cases: muddy, opaque, tangled.”
The one thing that lessened the appeal for me in this book 13 was that Kate and Anderton are now thinking about having a baby, and when my favorite characters go into baby mode, I frequently lose interest. Is it a logical progression for the characters? Yes. If it happens will it complicate future books? Yes, and that’s good because it gives the characters reason to go on. I just like them the way they are now. That aside, I look forward to each new entry in this series, and this entry did not disappoint. The writing was tight, the pacing exciting, and the book had a perfect balance of police work and personal life. The plots in the Redman books are what draw me in, but the character development is what keeps me coming back for more.
If you are a fan of British police procedurals, I recommend this series. The author provides just the right amount of backstory in each book to keep you up to speed with what’s going on, so these could be read out of order. I still prefer in order, because it has been such a treat to watch Kate’s detecting skills, and personal life, flourish over the series.
The one thing that lessened the appeal for me in this book 13 was that Kate and Anderton are now thinking about having a baby, and when my favorite characters go into baby mode, I frequently lose interest. Is it a logical progression for the characters? Yes. If it happens will it complicate future books? Yes, and that’s good because it gives the characters reason to go on. I just like them the way they are now. That aside, I look forward to each new entry in this series, and this entry did not disappoint. The writing was tight, the pacing exciting, and the book had a perfect balance of police work and personal life. The plots in the Redman books are what draw me in, but the character development is what keeps me coming back for more.
If you are a fan of British police procedurals, I recommend this series. The author provides just the right amount of backstory in each book to keep you up to speed with what’s going on, so these could be read out of order. I still prefer in order, because it has been such a treat to watch Kate’s detecting skills, and personal life, flourish over the series.
April 28, 2021
Performance is a wonderful addition to the Kate Redman series! I love this series so much and one of my favorite things is how the characters grow and change from book to book. Performance was a great catch-up with the various characters in this series. Celina Grace works all their "news" into the plot seamlessly, much like opening a Christmas card to find out what far-flung relatives have been up to over the year.
As usual, I was left guessing who the murderer was and what drove them to commit murder right up until the end. I wouldn't have it any other way and one of this author's strengths is that she scatters the clues so perfectly that you've seen the important clue, but just didn't realize it.
If you enjoy police procedurals, British mysteries, and/or a great read, then you should pick up this series. I'd recommend starting at the beginning because there is great character growth from the first book through to the 13th. These police detectives have begun to feel like family and I always enjoy knowing what is going on! The fact that there is a solid mystery and excellent storytelling in each book is a bonus that makes me anxious to explore each new novel.
Thank you to the author and publisher for an ARC at my request. My thoughts in this review are my own and happily shared.
As usual, I was left guessing who the murderer was and what drove them to commit murder right up until the end. I wouldn't have it any other way and one of this author's strengths is that she scatters the clues so perfectly that you've seen the important clue, but just didn't realize it.
If you enjoy police procedurals, British mysteries, and/or a great read, then you should pick up this series. I'd recommend starting at the beginning because there is great character growth from the first book through to the 13th. These police detectives have begun to feel like family and I always enjoy knowing what is going on! The fact that there is a solid mystery and excellent storytelling in each book is a bonus that makes me anxious to explore each new novel.
Thank you to the author and publisher for an ARC at my request. My thoughts in this review are my own and happily shared.
May 6, 2021
An exciting new book from Celina Grace occurs once again in the world of the theater. The body of a young woman is found in the park in Abbeyford with no identification. After having no luck at identifying her, Kate recognized her from posters advertising The Mousetrap, Agatha Christie's play currently being performed at the Kite Theater. The young woman was still a mystery however, and no one knew anything about her background. Through diligent investigation they were able to locate Anna Hart's birth family, but that didn't move the case closer to a solution. The more Kate discovers, the stronger she feels the connection to the theater is. But she also feels the influence families have on lives and is not content until she discovers the real motives for the murders.
This book is satisfying in many ways. Celina Grace is one of my favorite authors. The group of homicide detectives in Abbeyford are like old friends, and it's great to see where the characters have progressed in their private lives, especially Kate and Anderton. Ms. Grace is a talented writer with intriguing plots, well developed characters, and the ability to keep the reader fully engaged till the surprising conclusion. I am delighted with the reconnection to the Abbeyford CID and highly recommend this book.
This book is satisfying in many ways. Celina Grace is one of my favorite authors. The group of homicide detectives in Abbeyford are like old friends, and it's great to see where the characters have progressed in their private lives, especially Kate and Anderton. Ms. Grace is a talented writer with intriguing plots, well developed characters, and the ability to keep the reader fully engaged till the surprising conclusion. I am delighted with the reconnection to the Abbeyford CID and highly recommend this book.
May 24, 2021
Overall, I've loved Celina Grace's books and her writing style. However, this one I'm not sure about. A whole lot of time was spent on the victim's family background which was a complete waste of time. It did give the author the opportunity to, as most authors do, denigrate what they perceive as Christianity while never, and I mean never, writing about the extreme family behaviors involving, for example, Muslims. I guess it's politically correct to insult Christians. Also, the term "jump the shark" is used in television shows and I'm not sure if it's been used with books, but I'm going to use it anyway. Have I missed a marriage between Kate and Anderton? He's referred to in the book as her "partner" and not her husband but another reviewer mentioned "her husband." In any event, the whole should we/shouldn't we re: having a baby was tiresome. Early on, the author reminds us that Kate has always prioritized her work over her relationships and now she's thinking about having a baby with a man in his 50s who is old enough to be a grandfather? And, according to my recollection, they're not even married. I'm done with this series. I don't get it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 22, 2021
Performance finds Kate and her new husband Anderton moving to their new house. Right in the middle of the unpacking, Kate gets a call that the body of a young woman has been found. At first, they do not know who she is, but then Kate sees her photo on a poster advertising ‘The Mousetrap’. Now they have a name for the victim, but, of course, she was an actress and she used a stage name which makes things a bit more complicated.
Still, by using good old fashioned police work and research, things eventually become clearer as to who she was, why she was murdered and by whom.
As is usually the case with books by Celina, I was unable to work out the answers to these questions right up to the last two chapters.
I love Celina’s writing and look forward to the way all of the main characters develop further with each book. I feel as if I really know them by now and am always eager to find out what is happening in their lives; something which Celina manages to weave into the storyline seamlessly.
Still, by using good old fashioned police work and research, things eventually become clearer as to who she was, why she was murdered and by whom.
As is usually the case with books by Celina, I was unable to work out the answers to these questions right up to the last two chapters.
I love Celina’s writing and look forward to the way all of the main characters develop further with each book. I feel as if I really know them by now and am always eager to find out what is happening in their lives; something which Celina manages to weave into the storyline seamlessly.
June 9, 2021
I always enjoy the Kate Redman mysteries, and this one (as usual!) didn't disappoint.
It was whilst reading something else that I realised exactly why I enjoy these so much.
Police procedurals / murder mysteries often tend to fall into two camps - either so descriptively violent that I'm discomforted by the all to graphic detailed description of the pain or torture inflicted upon the (usually female) victim) or the total opposite - a classic 'cosy' mystery that never seems to take the concept seriously.
What I enjoy in a who-dunnit is the process - the understanding of how the case is solved and the interaction between all the characters. The interplay between the protagonist and her work colleagues, a feeling of genuine work being done to uncover the culprit - and with a Kate Redman the balance is perfect. I feel connected to all the characters and am rather more invested in the minutiae of their lives than I ought.
I'm always keen to read the next in the series
It was whilst reading something else that I realised exactly why I enjoy these so much.
Police procedurals / murder mysteries often tend to fall into two camps - either so descriptively violent that I'm discomforted by the all to graphic detailed description of the pain or torture inflicted upon the (usually female) victim) or the total opposite - a classic 'cosy' mystery that never seems to take the concept seriously.
What I enjoy in a who-dunnit is the process - the understanding of how the case is solved and the interaction between all the characters. The interplay between the protagonist and her work colleagues, a feeling of genuine work being done to uncover the culprit - and with a Kate Redman the balance is perfect. I feel connected to all the characters and am rather more invested in the minutiae of their lives than I ought.
I'm always keen to read the next in the series
May 4, 2021
This is another great read in the Kate Redman series. A young woman is found strangled and Kate and her team are brought in. Once the body is identified and the story of her background emerges, it looks as if the guilty person could be one of several people. Well constructed and written, with a good balance between Kate’s work and home life. This book is part of a series and you need to read them in order if you want to get to know the characters and keep up to date with Kate’s personal life. The plot is well thought out and it wasn’t clear until the end who the perpetrator was, although the clues were there along the way. I’ve enjoyed reading all the books in this series, and am glad that this one is longer than some of the earlier books.
April 26, 2021
Celina Grace is a master storyteller,
And what a tell the thirteenth book in this series is.
Kate Redman is assigned to a case of an unidentified young woman.
While walking to work a couple of days later, Kate notices a billboard in a theater window
with a picture that could be their victim.
With everyone giving only half truths about the young woman, Kate and her team really have their work cut out for them this time.
Meanwhile, Kate is settling into her new home with Anderton, and she's now contemplating how much more she's starting to want out of her life. Even the pain she suffered when she was younger is not going to stop her.
And what a tell the thirteenth book in this series is.
Kate Redman is assigned to a case of an unidentified young woman.
While walking to work a couple of days later, Kate notices a billboard in a theater window
with a picture that could be their victim.
With everyone giving only half truths about the young woman, Kate and her team really have their work cut out for them this time.
Meanwhile, Kate is settling into her new home with Anderton, and she's now contemplating how much more she's starting to want out of her life. Even the pain she suffered when she was younger is not going to stop her.
May 9, 2021
I have waited for this installment of the Kate Redman mystery series and was thrilled when the author gave me a pre-publication copy in exchange for an honest review. It definitely was worth waiting for (and may be my favorite to date). I finished it in one day and was ready for more!
The body of a young woman was found in a park with no identification. The team calls Kate back from her time off even though she and Anderton have just moved into a new house and are adjusting to their lives together. I love how Kate has matured over the course of the series. Although she can get triggered by childhood memories, she is now able to work them through rather than be paralyzed by depression. And Anderton is the perfect spouse for Kate!
The methodical crime solving techniques of the team combined with Kate's intuitive talents (her gut feelings) slowly but surely lead from the identification of the victim to the killer.
I hope the next installment comes soon!
The body of a young woman was found in a park with no identification. The team calls Kate back from her time off even though she and Anderton have just moved into a new house and are adjusting to their lives together. I love how Kate has matured over the course of the series. Although she can get triggered by childhood memories, she is now able to work them through rather than be paralyzed by depression. And Anderton is the perfect spouse for Kate!
The methodical crime solving techniques of the team combined with Kate's intuitive talents (her gut feelings) slowly but surely lead from the identification of the victim to the killer.
I hope the next installment comes soon!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 13, 2021
I’ve read most of this series and it feels like I am catching up with old friends. I really enjoy that we know so much about the group of detectives and see the progression of their lives as well as solving the mystery. This one had me completely stumped. I honestly had no idea who did it or the motive until it was spelled out for me, which rarely happens. I’m awarding an extra star for that. There were some very unusual secondary characters as well (and those names!). I’d love for Abby to get in touch with Kate to ask for help in a future book. I read this book in two sittings; I just couldn’t put it down.
May 4, 2021
This was another in the long line of the enjoyable Kate Redman series! Once again, Celina Grace has brought to life, and together, a series of seemingly disjointed clues, information, and possible suspects to give the reader a wonderful story. The suspect whom I originally suspected, I later dismissed because of the wonderful misdirection, only to find out I was right! I both love, and hate those plot lines because they keep me thinking!!
You won't be disappointed by picking up and enjoying this one. I did-and in one sitting. I couldn't put it down!
You won't be disappointed by picking up and enjoying this one. I did-and in one sitting. I couldn't put it down!
May 14, 2021
I could not really get into this book. But since COVID I have found it hard to get into any book. I have enjoyed all her other books. So is the problem the reader or the writer. This is a long running series with a detailed backstory. Celina had avoided bogging down the story with too much past history contenting her self with a sentence or two of information on a need to know basis. The mystery is adequate, not her best but not bad either. 4 stars because in writing this I concluded the problem was the reader.
May 15, 2021
This is the latest installment of the Kate Redman series. I always look forward to reading the next book and this was one did not disappoint. Great police procedures and added twists to keep the reader guessing. I especially like reading how Kate has excelled in her career and personal life. Seems that we may be expecting more in the life of Kate and her partner, Anderton. Can't wait for the next one! I want to thank Celina Grace for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review! Keep them coming Celina!
May 8, 2021
I was given a copy of Performance in exchange for my honest opinion.
In my opinion Celina Grace has produced another brilliantly entertaining book. The storyline is well thought out, with plot twists that kept me guessing. I really enjoy the style of Grace's writing, it's written well, with the action flowing seamlessly.
Great book, one I highly recommend to anyone looking for a book to escape into for a few hours.
In my opinion Celina Grace has produced another brilliantly entertaining book. The storyline is well thought out, with plot twists that kept me guessing. I really enjoy the style of Grace's writing, it's written well, with the action flowing seamlessly.
Great book, one I highly recommend to anyone looking for a book to escape into for a few hours.
May 9, 2021
This is a short, next installment in a long running series. It’s good in terms of character development for the recurring main characters. The mystery itself was good as well. However, there were some inconsistencies and time jumps that were a little distracting. Hopefully the next book will be longer and a bit more in depth. Definitely want to continue with the series.
May 1, 2021
This might be my favorite book yet in the Kate Redman series. It really kept you guessing to the end. I've read the whole series, some out of order but was always able to keep up with the changing relationship dynamics.
May 4, 2021
Another brilliant Kate Redman story, exciting, interesting, Celina writes so descriptively you just want to keep reading and not put it down, as always I would recommend this book and all previous books in the series.
May 11, 2021
A welcome return to Kate Redman's world in which, refreshingly mention of the corona virus is non-existent leaving us to enjoy the story in hand. Kate is back with the team handling cases with her usual mix of grit and determination, fairness and dedication. Loved it.
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May 15, 2021So good! Can't wait for more!
Great series! Imaginative and clever storytelling with familiar characters who have become friends. Suspense, laughs and a little romance fill out the stories. Can't wait till the ne t book!
Great series! Imaginative and clever storytelling with familiar characters who have become friends. Suspense, laughs and a little romance fill out the stories. Can't wait till the ne t book!
May 19, 2021
I loved this book and all the characters. It feels like I'm coming home and all my friends are there.
I started reading and I didn't want to put it down.
Celina Grace always has a different reason to kill and I am always surprised.
I started reading and I didn't want to put it down.
Celina Grace always has a different reason to kill and I am always surprised.
May 25, 2021
I like the Kate Redman character, so I look for these books to read in order. This one, although a bit predictable for the character development, took an interesting twist in the murder mystery plot.
June 14, 2021
Celina Grace strikes gold again
I've always been a big fan of Celina Grace. Performance had so many twists and turns I was surprised at the end because I never put the motive together. Excellent read, thanks for another great story.
I've always been a big fan of Celina Grace. Performance had so many twists and turns I was surprised at the end because I never put the motive together. Excellent read, thanks for another great story.
April 17, 2022
a spectacular performance!!!
Well now that was worth the wait.
Kate Redman and the gang are back with another intriguing mystery to solve and this one will take the whole team to unravel it all…
Well now that was worth the wait.
Kate Redman and the gang are back with another intriguing mystery to solve and this one will take the whole team to unravel it all…
August 30, 2022
As always this Kate Redman mystery clips along at a perfect pace and Celina Grace has done it for the 13th time! Characters are developing nicely and it is really interesting to see where everyone is going. I enjoy these so much I’m going to start another right away!
May 6, 2021
This book had everything I've come to expect and enjoy in a Kate Redman book. The feeling you get of returning to old friends and the insight into their various relationships and interactions are just a couple of the things I enjoy almost more than the mystery itself. However, the case they're involved in this time is extremely interesting and involving and kept me riveted to the end. I really couldn't guess who would end up being the culprit, but in this author's extremely capable hands, it all ends up as a completely satisfying and enjoyable puzzle. Every single time I finish one of the books in this series, I immediately want to read more, but now that I've gone through them all, the author will just have to write faster!
**I received an ARC from the author. My review is strictly voluntary.**
**I received an ARC from the author. My review is strictly voluntary.**
May 4, 2021
Another pleasurable read through the life and career of Kate Redman. Celina always puts together easy to read tales set in lovely locations with enough crime twists to keep the ages turning!
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