“They don’t fear me, quite the opposite. It makes it twice as fun… I know the next time will be soon, I’ve learnt to recognise the signs. I think I even know who it will be. She’s oblivious of course, just as she should be. All the time, I watch and wait and she has no idea, none at all. And why would she? I’m disguised as myself, the very best disguise there is.”
A known prostitute is found … found stabbed to death in a shabby corner of Abbeyford. Detective Sergeant Kate Redman and her partner Detective Sergeant Olbeck take on the case, expecting to have it wrapped up in a matter of days. Kate finds herself distracted by her growing attraction to her boss, Detective Chief Inspector Anderton – until another woman’s body is found, with the same knife wounds. And then another one after that, in a matter of days.
Forced to confront the horrifying realisation that a serial killer may be preying on the vulnerable women of Abbeyford, Kate, Olbeck and the team find themselves in a race against time to unmask a terrifying murderer, who just might be hiding in plain sight…
Imago (A Kate Redman Mystery: Book 3) is the third in the Kate Redman Mysteries series, by bestselling crime writer Celina Grace, author of Hushabye, Requiem and Lost Girls.
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.”
“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.”
“…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.”
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As an fan of police procedural mysteries (British) (especially with female leads), Kate Redman really floats my boat. Thankfully, there are several in the series, and the potential for more to come. Nicely developed characters; mostly plausible plot and well-written — what’s not to like?
I enjoyed this book except for Kate being so paranoid and wishy-washy about feelings for her boss. How can a strong woman like her act like that?
Love Kate Redman!
Celina Grace never misses!
There were some unexpected twists in this book. I enjoyed it and couldn’t put it down, as I had to get to the end and find out who the killer was!!! Good characters.
Suspenseful.
great surprise ending. well written….
I LOVE this author and this book did not disappoint
I really enjoy how this writer develops her characters. Policing is just a job like anything else.
I enjoy Celina Grace as an author. She develops her characters well, and doesn’t get too carried away with descriptions.. Lets the reader use their imagination as to what things are like.
A great story that keeps you captured till the end.
Always a good read.
A real page turner.
When an author catches the “humanness” of us all, it makes a great read!
Always enjoy these characters!
This was a good read. It keeps you guessing until the end.
I thought it was pretty average for the genre
A good suspense thriller that had twists and turns that kept me reading late at night sometimes right up to the last page. I recommend this book as it’s a good one.
Read a few of Celina Grace books. Always have wonderful Character with brilliant plots real page turner, definitely unpredictable that you just can’t put it down .
Interesting twists and great characters
Love celina grace books