“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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I loved the main characters, DI James Munro and DS Charlie West. They had a wonderful rapport and could play off of each other in a way that made them seem like family and not just colleagues. Their interactions kept me entertained as the mystery unfolded. Setting the murder in a small Scottish town where everyone had a history with everyone else introduced unexpected twists in the story and kept me turning the pages to learn the next bit of gossip. I look forward to reading more of this series.
This author keeps me engaged because he isn’t predictable. You have to puzzle things out and I enjoy that. I’m going to read all 11books in the series!
Detective Munro is one I will follow. He seems to bumble along but you know he will get it all right. I was surprised at the ending.
Yet another well written Detective Munro murder mystery with good characters and a plot that keeps you moving from one suspect to the next and back again.
A bit boring and took too long to peak my interest. The ending was.a surprise, though.
Good characters, if a bit stereotyped. I will try others in the series, but won’t go to great lengths to do so.
This book had me guessing to the end. I liked the juxtaposition of the retired detective and the young partner. The small village in Scotland added to the ambiance. There were many red herrings and I was kept guessing to the end.
Intriguing characters and setting make Avarice a worthwhile read for mystery and fictional crime buffs.
Liked the British humor
Great read, as is the next in the series, Enmity.
Plot retained attention and characters were well drawn for location of the story
Love the characters and Scottish sense of humor
Main characters are believable and likable. Plot twists are fantastic.