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When DS Charlie Young, who has worked on some of London’s biggest murder cases, arrives at his new place of work in the small Welsh town of Monmouth, his new boss warns him that the ‘big cases’ won’t come round as frequently as he is used to. Charlie is frustrated — it hadn’t been his choice to relocate.
But just hours into his new job, a woman is reported missing, and the following day, her body is found — Charlie quickly finds himself working on a case unlike any other he has worked on before.
The woman in question, Kelly Daniels, had moved to Monmouth two years previously. A much loved mum, wife, and friend — it doesn’t take Charlie long to learn that she’d made her mark on the town, and not always for the right reasons.
From upsetting a fellow mum at the local book club, to making an awful accusation about a retired school caretaker — Kelly had been making so many people’s lives a misery.
For DS Charlie Young, the question is, with several of them having been drinking in the same pub as Kelly on the night she had been killed, which one finally snapped?
But just hours into his new job, a woman is reported missing, and the following day, her body is found — Charlie quickly finds himself working on a case unlike any other he has worked on before.
The woman in question, Kelly Daniels, had moved to Monmouth two years previously. A much loved mum, wife, and friend — it doesn’t take Charlie long to learn that she’d made her mark on the town, and not always for the right reasons.
From upsetting a fellow mum at the local book club, to making an awful accusation about a retired school caretaker — Kelly had been making so many people’s lives a misery.
For DS Charlie Young, the question is, with several of them having been drinking in the same pub as Kelly on the night she had been killed, which one finally snapped?
- GenresMystery Thriller
382 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 20, 2022
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Lewis M. Penry
6 books7 followersSelf published author of The Dating Game: a fast paced crime novella, and avid reader of all crime, thriller and mystery fiction!
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
January 7, 2023
A great read lots of twists and turns.
April 13, 2023
Monmouth. When Kelly Daniels's body is discovered there are more than enough suspects who she has destroyed by her vile behaviour. Newly arrived DS Charle Young is on the team investigating but he also has to deal with the attitude of DI Grey towards him.
An entertaining modern crime story
An entertaining modern crime story
June 16, 2023
Absolutely loved this. One of the best mystery / thrillers that I have read in a while. There are so many interesting characters and so many twists and turns. Red herrings all over the place. So many times I thought I had it worked out but I was wrong. I didn't see the ending coming. Well worth a read.
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When DS Charlie Young, who has worked on some of London’s biggest murder cases, arrives at his new place of work in the small Welsh town of Monmouth, his new boss warns him that the ‘big cases’ won’t come round as frequently as he is used to. Charlie is frustrated — it hadn’t been his choice to relocate.
But just hours into his new job, a woman is reported missing, and the following day, her body is found — Charlie quickly finds himself working on a case unlike any other he has worked on before.
The woman in question, Kelly Daniels, had moved to Monmouth two years previously. A much loved mum, wife, and friend — it doesn’t take Charlie long to learn that she’d made her mark on the town, and not always for the right reasons.
From upsetting a fellow mum at the local book club, to making an awful accusation about a retired school caretaker — Kelly had been making so many people’s lives a misery.
For DS Charlie Young, the question is, with several of them having been drinking in the same pub as Kelly on the night she had been killed, which one finally snapped?
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When DS Charlie Young, who has worked on some of London’s biggest murder cases, arrives at his new place of work in the small Welsh town of Monmouth, his new boss warns him that the ‘big cases’ won’t come round as frequently as he is used to. Charlie is frustrated — it hadn’t been his choice to relocate.
But just hours into his new job, a woman is reported missing, and the following day, her body is found — Charlie quickly finds himself working on a case unlike any other he has worked on before.
The woman in question, Kelly Daniels, had moved to Monmouth two years previously. A much loved mum, wife, and friend — it doesn’t take Charlie long to learn that she’d made her mark on the town, and not always for the right reasons.
From upsetting a fellow mum at the local book club, to making an awful accusation about a retired school caretaker — Kelly had been making so many people’s lives a misery.
For DS Charlie Young, the question is, with several of them having been drinking in the same pub as Kelly on the night she had been killed, which one finally snapped?
December 6, 2022
Dear author: We, the reader, do not need to know every single thought the characters have while coming to a decision, especially when they change their minds every 4 or 5 pages. I had to skip, skip, skip pages to find out what was going on. Other than that, puzzling events around this death, and some surprises, especially as we are led to think otherwise by the author. Well-written except for the excess verbage.
December 30, 2022
Excellent read, was desperate to find out who the killer was. Felt sorry for some of the characters whose lives had been affected by the victim. Can imagine how easy a comment on a village Facebook page can end in tragedy. Would recommend.
November 29, 2022
Okay
Very detailed. Many characters and you get a good sense of the personalities but with a troublemaker around it definitely wasn't their good sides.
Very detailed. Many characters and you get a good sense of the personalities but with a troublemaker around it definitely wasn't their good sides.
December 4, 2022
Excellent mystery with twists and turns.
This is one of the best mysteries I have read in a long time. Keeps your attention and has numerous gasping moments. Highly recommend.
This is one of the best mysteries I have read in a long time. Keeps your attention and has numerous gasping moments. Highly recommend.
February 24, 2023
Fascinating read!
Packed with action and detail. Everyone blames one another and some even blame themselves as a murder comes to roost in a small community. Who killed her?
Packed with action and detail. Everyone blames one another and some even blame themselves as a murder comes to roost in a small community. Who killed her?
April 1, 2023
A good mystery
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