The West Country town of Abbeyford is celebrating its annual pagan festival, when the festivities are interrupted by the discovery of a very decomposed body. Soon, several other bodies are discovered but is it a question of foul play or are these deaths from natural causes? It’s a puzzle that Detective Sergeant Kate Redman and the team could do without, caught up as they are in investigating an … investigating an unusual series of robberies. Newly single again, Kate also has to cope with her upcoming Inspector exams and a startling announcement from her friend and colleague DI Mark Olbeck…
When a robbery goes horribly wrong, Kate begins to realise that the two cases might be linked. She must use all her experience and intelligence to solve a serious of truly baffling crimes which bring her up against an old adversary from her past…
Chimera is the fifth book in the bestselling series The Kate Redman Mysteries by crime writer Celina Grace, author of Hushabye, Imago and Snarl.
Praise for The Kate Redman Mysteries from Amazon and Goodreads reviewers:
“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.”
“…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.”
“…amazing book, read it front to back in one visit, couldn`t help myself…”
“…the most enjoyable Kindle book I have so far read since the ‘low cost electronic revolution’ which has been sweeping my reading habits for the last couple of years! Thoroughly recommended.”
“This was my introduction to the author, and I’m so glad I discovered the book. Well-written and a real page turner.”
“I was awake till the early hours to finish it !! I really enjoyed it and the characters in it so I’m pleased I also have the sequel downloaded to read at some point. I know it should be great.”
“Attention to detail and great character building coupled with a mystery that keeps you guessing are all the ingredients that make me keep reading till the early hours of the morning.”
“Celina Grace has done it again, she compels you from page to page and chapter to chapter, a great, riveting read…”
“I found it difficult to put down and was completely distracted from all the other things I should have been doing with my time.”
“This is a great series that I couldn’t put down and grabbed the next book right away at 1 a.m. to keep reading.”
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fantastic!
Celina Grace does it again! Wonderful characters, fast paced, leave you wanting more!!! Awesome Series!!!
I’ve read the whole series and loved them…
Always read anything with Kate Redmond. She’s a wonderful character.
Kate Monroe is very interesting character along with all the other cast members in these books. I enjoy her dramas
A fantastic story about Detective Kate Redman investigating unusal deaths. I couldn’t stop reading!!!
Great series.
If you liked the original Detective Frost books, you will enjoy Chimera. It is well-plotted police procedural. The victims get an insightful characterization and the scenic details are adroit. The actual character is a disaster in the relationship department which is charming and I will gladly read another to see if she meets her soulmate.
Great book
Love Celina Grace and always happy to see a new book by her
Loved it! This is my second book by this author and she doesn’t disappoint. She is a DS in the English Police Dept. A man is accidentally discovered dead in an abandoned building by some teens looking for privacy. Shortly after a former movie star is found dead in her bed. The story progresses from there with lots of twists. It is beautifully written
I really enjoyed reading this book. I really like the characters in the Kate Redman series. I love to see Kate’s interactions with people, personally and professionally, including her triumphs and problems. I love that the books are stand alone stories. No cliffhangers makes me a happy camper. There’s danger, suspense, plenty of action, twists and turns, murders and mayhem, including the ending which took me by surprise. This is a terrific mystery!
I have read several of the Kate Redman series and have enjoyed them very much!
Excellent book. Love the characters and series.
This book is a fun, quick read. It was a bit slow at first, but picked up nicely!
Loved. The detailed writing in this novel and the relationships between the characters and of course I loved the story.
This series might be a good read, but if I don’t like the main character, I won’t read it. This is the 5th in the series, so maybe the earlier ones are suspenseful. However, if I am going to read cases with the same lead police character, I will stick with Faith Martin or Karin Slaughter.
I found it slow and boring.
I liked the well-written detective so well, I read the whole series.
I really enjoy the Kate Redman series. I have read the entire series and recommend the books.