‘A real page turner which kept me glued to my seat and got my heart racing.’ ★★★★★A murder made to look like suicide. Another that appears an accident. DI Barton investigates the tragedies that have shattered a family’s lives, but without obvious leads the case goes nowhere. Then, when the remains of a body are found, everything points to one suspect.
Barton and his team move quickly, and …
Barton and his team move quickly, and once the killer is behind bars, they can all breathe a sigh of relief. But death still lurks in the shadows, and no one’s soul is safe. Not even those of the detectives…
How do you stop a killer that believes life is a rehearsal for eternity, and their future is worth more than your own…?
Ross Greenwood writes gritty, heart-pounding thrillers, with twists aplenty, and unforgettable endings. Perfect for fans of Mark Billingham and Stuart MacBride.
Praise for Ross Greenwood:
‘Move over Rebus and Morse; a new entry has joined the list of great crime investigators in the form of Detective Inspector John Barton. A rich cast of characters and an explosive plot kept me turning the pages until the final dramatic twist.’ author Richard Burke
What readers are saying about The Soul Killer:
‘A very cleverly written book, filled with excitement, murder and action.’
‘The Soul Killer is a dark and deviously twisted crime thriller with a great psychological twist.’
‘Twists a plenty for this story and it is such an addictive read. It had me guessing and double guessing and changing my mind.’
‘This is dark, it is addictive and it is a wonderfully captivating read and one that I would definitely recommend.’
‘This book exceeded all my expectations, absolutely brilliant read, you won’t be able to put down.’
‘A real treat for fans of the crime thriller/Detective thriller genre and heartily recommended.’
‘This is a killer story from a very unusual angle and I really enjoyed it.’
‘Wow! What a story!’
‘The Soul Killer is a dark and enthralling read that had me constantly on the edge of my seat.’
‘I couldn’t devour it quick enough.’
‘A real page turner and an easy five star read’
‘Another five star read which I devoured in one sitting.’
‘A real page turner which kept me glued to my seat and got my heart racing. Plenty of heart in your mouth moments and full of tension and suspense. Highly, highly recommended.’
‘The Soul Killer is a 5 star read and I highly recommend to everyone who enjoys a good gritty crime thriller’
‘Wow – fantastic, I read it in a day.’
‘What a wonderful read! I love everything about this book.’
‘This is a fast paced, gritty and twisted read.’
‘A totally unputdownable read’
‘A good, tense ending made this a book that I had a hard time putting down. Highly recommended!’
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I enjoyed my second outing with DI Barton and his team as they pursued a serial killer who managed to stay several steps ahead until the tense and exciting climax.
A lot of time and emphasis was given to reveal the killer’s strict upbringing, adult life and the people and factors that turned him into a ruthless killer. This aspect of the story was particularly well-executed, offering an empathetic insight into the damaged character before he went on to kill.
Once the killer’s identity is revealed, the story becomes a cat and mouse thriller with the police playing catch up and even stalling at one point before putting the pieces together. The climax was a while coming, but tense, exciting, dramatic and worth waiting for.
Well written and balanced, this is a story that makes you realise how simple events, attitudes and circumstances can turn a child into a cold-blooded killer.
Intense. Riveting. Emotional. Suspenseful. Addictive. Dark. Complex. A story laced with one shocking surprise after another. This book brings it ALL! Truly a MUST for your TBR list!
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.
After reading Ross Greenwood’s brilliant The Snow Killer – the first in the DI Barton series, I went immediately on to his second book, The Soul Killer. Like the first book, it blew me away. Once again, I failed to predict the plot, and was left stunned with all the twists and turns. I can’t to read the third book in this wildly addictive detective series: The Ice Killer.
Ever wonder how a serial killer is made … how his .. or her .. mind works …. what they really believe?
This one takes a young man from childhood to manhood .. becoming a serial killer who believes his future is worth more than your own. The killer relates some of the things that shape him … and why he does the things he does.
A particular family is really having some bad luck. Twin sisters lost their father to a suicide by hanging. Even though the sisters insist that he wouldn’t have done that, there’s no evidence to say otherwise. And then later, the husband of one sister is found drowned.
Just bad luck? circumstance? accidents? murder?
DI Barton and his team are called in to investigate. When they determine that the drowning was murder, all clues point to one suspect. But the killing continue … and the killer is closer than they think.
Two points of view .. the killer and Barton’s … make this an exceptional read. The killings intensify in their viciousness and Barton and his team race to find the killer before another body is discovered. Although second in the series, this one reads easily as a stand alone. However, I do recommend starting with The Snow Killer. This one is a page-turner with non-stop twists and turns leading to an unexpected conclusion.
Many thanks to the author / Boldwood Books / Netgalley for the digital copy of this crime fiction. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.