Andy Maslen – A Beautiful Breed Of Evil

I have read some of the previous books in the Stella Cole series and Andy Maslen is my type of author. ‘A Beautiful Breed Of Evil’ has just consolidated my opinion. A very tightly written and cleverly plotted story that grabbed me immediately. A book that is possible to read without having to dive into the first four books easily.

A thriller that is set internationally with the investigations stretching all the way to the U.S, Sweden and the U.K. A former ambassador is murdered and mutilated. A bible left at the murder scene with some lines highlighted gives a possible connection. Stella notices some differences in the victims past which could possibly link to the murderer. This means she has to travel to Sweden to hopefully find out more. As Stella is investigating this case, in Minnesota, America there is a case ongoing. Bodies have been found in a lake and there is evidence that they connect back to the United Kingdom and they may get Stella in hot water. As the dead bodies begin to
pile up over in Sweden, Stella puts everything on the line to solve this case.

Every time I return to a Stella Cole thriller I am always struck by the fact that Stella has her unorthodox way of getting her answers. For me, this just makes me feel she could be a real person and brings me closer to the story.

I love the breakneck pace of this book along with the red herrings that are placed perfectly along with the twists and turns of this story that even uncovers a horrific historical event in Sweden. I found this an interesting and intriguing new instalment for Stella.

Thanks to Damp Pebbles Blog Tours and Andy Maslen for my copy of the book