‘Close To The Bone’ by Susan Wilkins is the second book in the DS Megan Thomas series. I have read the first book in the series but for anyone that hasn’t, you can read it on its own, but, I will bet you will go back to number one after this.
It is set in beautiful Devon where Megan has relocated to be close to her sister in Berrycombe. She previously worked undercover for the MET for several years and has decided to move to improve her lifestyle but ultimately, has sacrificed her marriage among other things.
Megan’s sister Debbie finds Greg Porter, a local businessman bludgeoned to death, she becomes prime suspect number one. Megan is sidelined to work with the NCA, so is unable to do anything but watch from the sidelines as her sister is mercilessly ground down.
The story is mainly told from Megan’s point of view so we, as readers are beside her guessing with whatever facts are gathered as she attempts to save her sister and crack a smuggling ring with the NCA at the same time. To add to her burden we see her past comes back to haunt her as well, an emotional time for poor Megan in this instalment, I must say!
Megan is a great character for me, really believable being divorced and in her forties and single as well. The fact that she suffers from PTSD from an undercover job going wrong creates a vulnerability and makes her just like everyone else, not a superwoman hero. Just a female police officer doing her job as best she can. Although, I have to admit she can fly off the handle at times, which is great to see as well!
I thoroughly enjoyed Megan’s new instalment, it gave me a chance to almost get to know her even better. Cannot wait for Susan to release number three!
Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for the book for the tour today.
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