Sometimes perfection is worth killing for… The second gripping crime novel in an exciting new series. Ex-priest DI Frank Farrell finds himself on the trail of a vicious killer in rural Scotland. Perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride, James Oswald and Val McDermid. Each murder brings him one step closer to the perfect death. Ex-priest DI Farrell is called on to investigate a gruesome death in … investigate a gruesome death in rural Scotland. All evidence points to suicide, except for one loose end: every light in the cottage was switched off. Why would he kill himself in the dark?
The question sparks a murder investigation that leads to the mysterious Ivy House, home of ‘The Collective’, a sinister commune of artists who will do anything to keep their twisted secrets hidden.
And when the remains of a young girl are uncovered on a barren stretch of coastline, Farrell realises that there is something rotten in this tight-knit community. Now he must track down a ruthless killer before another person dies, this time much closer to home…
that there is something rotten in this tight-knit community. Now he must track down a ruthless killer before another person dies, this time much closer to home…that there is something rotten in this tight-knit community. Now he must track down a ruthless killer before another person dies, this time much closer to home…that there is something rotten in this tight-knit community. Now he must track down a ruthless killer before another person dies, this time much closer to home…more
I haven’t read the first book in the series, but I loved the characters, it feels like you already know them, right from the start. Each one is completely relatable – flawed people doing their best in their professional and personal lives.
The story draws you in right away. An apparent suicide, but DI Farrell isn’t convinced and is determined to delve deeper into the matter. There are a few twists along the way as more facts are uncovered and what seemed to be a simple case turns out to be a lot more complicated!
The relationships between the police officers add an intriguing layer to the story, and it’s interesting to read the police procedures.
A great story that I thoroughly enjoyed, I’ll be reading the others in the series!
DI Frank Farrell and his team are called to investigate what appears to be a suicide. When Farrell finds evidence to the contrary, it turns into a murder investigation.
The murder investigation leads to the mysterious Ivy House, home of ‘The Collective’, a sinister commune of artists who will do anything to keep their twisted secrets hidden.
When the remains of a young girl are found nearby, Farrell realizes that the two cases may be connected. The first victim was an artist … the young girl modeled for several of the artists….and fell in love with one of them.
And when it’s discovered that a group of art forgeries are found in the area, Farrell finds himself nearly overwhelmed. Now he must track down a ruthless killer before another person dies, this time much closer to home.
Farrell is a terrific character. He is a Catholic Priest, now non-practicing, and a break in his belief led him to law enforcement. Recovering from a near mental breakdown, he is now questioning whether to stay where he is … or return to the church. His team are young and dedicated and have much respect for their boss. They also all have their own personal issues which puts them at odds with their respective jobs.
There is much suspense which starts slowly and builds to a rapid boiling of murder, revenge, blackmail, and many secrets.
Many thanks to the author / Harper Impulse and Killer Reads / Netgalley / TBR Requester Review for the digital copy of this crime thriller. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
The detective’s thoughts and comments of the water cure ‘torture’ was not only funny but realistic in how the greedy would conjure up such a thing! Once the murders began, I loved the intensity of this detective’s urge to find the killers in his expertise granting him the confidence his other boss didn’t give him, thanks to Marshall Crapp’s need for help. Good read!
Will read more in this series.
I really enjoyed this book! Great plot, I’ve found a good author to follow! People who like crime,thriller,drama type books will like this.
J
A lively police procedural set in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It stars Catholic-priest-turned-copper DI Frank Farrell and an ensemble cast of detectives, most of whom have viewpoint chapters. They investigate murder and forgery in an artists’ community.