Life for a Life by Carol Wyer
3/15/22; 364 pages
Thomas & Mercer
Kate Young Series #3
The novel opens with a family group heading to the airport when a horrible accident occurs, which will immediately capture your attention. Then we switch to DI Kate Young who is in the midst of an investigation into the death of Tobias Abrahams who
was shot in the head at the train station. While she and her team are
investigating this murder and other connected murders, she is also
trying to bring a case against corrupt superintendent
John Dickson for the death of her husband Chris, who was working a case
against Dickson. As the murders increase, the pressure is on the team
to solve the murders.
This is book three in the Kate Young series and it is set in the Stoke-on Trent area and also on Blithfield
reservoir.
It is an exciting thriller and an engaging investigation as the tension
rises as does the concern and dread, however, you need to know that
there is a rather slow start before things really take off. Although it works as a stand alone, I feel like it might have been best if I read the first two books before book three.
I felt like I had been left out of receiving some important information
that I needed to know to fully appreciate the novel. Nevertheless, it
is a page turner with excellent writing that will hold your attention
throughout. The ending is a cliff hanger which will have you waiting for the next installment.
Kate
is a flawed character which makes her very relatable and sympathetic,
but she is also an intelligent, determined, and astute woman. You know
she is dedicated to her job in spite of her obsessions and mourning the
death of her husband but to counter that she is also smart and clever. Emma
and Morgan add to the story. They work well together and are loyal to Kate.
Disclosure:
My review copy was courtesy of Thomas & Mercer via NetGalley.
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