“An exceptionally good crime thriller, loved the Scottish setting” Gary Miller When a body is found in a remote Scottish glen, DI Munro comes out of retirement to investigate The Police chief wants everything wrapped up before the upcoming regatta, but the locals are remarkably unforthcoming with helpful information. Sassy and quick, London detective sergeant Charlotte West is roped in by DI … Charlotte West is roped in by DI Munro to help solve what is now a murder case.
It is good police work that will unravel the truth behind the crime, but not without ruffling a few feathers first.
Will the killer escape the sharp-witted detectives’ grasp?
If you enjoy a whodunnit with a twist, this atmospheric novel is for you
Set in the coastal town of Inverkip in the north-west of Scotland, AVARICE is a straightforward murder mystery with more twists and turns than Spaghetti Junction.
No blood, no gore, no serial killers! But it’s a cracker.
AVARICE is the second book by Pete Brassett to feature DI Munro and DS West, the detectives that first appeared in SHE. It’s not a sequel and can be read as a standalone. However, those who have read SHE will have a head start on the characters’ profiles.
Look out for Pete Brassett’s many other titles on Kindle, including The Girl From Kilkenny, Prayer for the Dying and Kiss The Girls.
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Great book if you are in the mood for a good mystery and a cup of tea.
207 pages
5 stars
Retired DI James Munro gets himself talked into helping a small police force investigate a murder on their patch. He contacts his former partner DS Charlotte “Charlie” West and together they look into the case.
A woman was found dead in a burn. The pathologist says it is murder and after the autopsy, it sure was. After she is identified, there are a host of suspects: an ex-husband, a current boyfriend, a semi-estranged daughter and others.
As Munro and Charlie get further into the case, they make disturbing discoveries.
This is a very well written and plotted little novel. I’ve read many of Mr. Brassett’s book, and they never disappoint. He makes his characters so very real. I could just imagine myself in the room listening to Charlie and Munro’s banter. The other police offers are interesting too. I liked them, for the most part. I enjoy reading a police procedural where the characters work well together.
The books don’t need to be read in order, although it probably would help to understand the continuity. The books seem to stand alone quite well.
On to the next…
Better than the first book. I look for a writer who paints a picture of the characters and the places and tells a story about them. The stories are good but I’m still struggling to know who Munroe and West are. I think I enjoyed this book more because I’m familiar with the area. I’m not giving up. I’ve started book 3. We’ll see how it goes.
Based on other reviews I thought I would like this book. I was very wrong. The characters are shallow, the plot is unrealistic, even the dialogue is stilted. For example, the main character, Munro, appears to only know one adjective. He goes for a wee walk, has a wee drink, makes a wee cup of tea, has a wee talk with his DS, etc. I found myself being a wee bit irritated by him after about two chapters. If you are a fan of badly written, cliche filled novels, then this is the book for you.
Outstanding!
DI Munro is an excellent character. Great deceive novel.
I loved this book. The characters so well written that you imagine you are watching a BBC mystery
Each plot is unique. I sought out and read all 12 immediately. Didn’t read the first of the series “She” until later. Glad I didn’t as it was the weakest of the series.
Loved the setting in Northern Scotland. Really enjoyed the language. Thank God for my Kindle as I had to look up some of the colloquial dialect
Wish there were more of DI Monro ,the dry witted brains of the outfit.
Sure made this Covid quarantine time enjoyable.
My first read by this author. Can’t wait to read more of this detective pair.
Avarice is a nice, easy-to-read, mystery. The plot is not excessively complex but it was twisty enough to keep my attention and interest me enough so I’ll read another book in the series.
The characters are especially well written and so easy to love despite a sometimes grouchy exterior. I’m anxious to read the next in the series.
Read the books in order they were published. Just fun mysteries to read on these stay at home days.
Couldn’t put this down until I finished it.
Kept me guessing, relatable characters. Well worth a read, I have purchased others in the series
I would have given this 4 1/2 stars if I could. Great book, enjoyed it tremendously!
Entertaining. Would like to read other books in this series.
Didn’t get very far at all before the “f” word showed up. Kiss of death for any book with me.
Pete Brassett has a light touch and writes with humour and keeps the reader engaged
I love the Munro/West books. Luckily I have quite a few left to read.
Who doesn’t like DI Munro? Even as I’m urging him to hurry, Munro sets his own pace and eventually pulls all the threads together. Nice to read about bits of Scotland and people there.
Loved everything about this book with a ‘wee’ bit of humor tucked in.