‘The Hunt and The Kill’ by Holly Watt is the third book in the Casey Benedict Investigations series. I haven’t read any of Holly Watts work previously but found this a riveting crime thriller. I had no issues just dipping into the series at this point either, which is always a relief.
This book sees Casey, an acclaimed undercover journalist, being re-assigned to a London hospital to interview a woman with a life-limiting genetic condition. Casey goes although quite reluctantly but when the woman’s doctor informs Casey of the alarming rise in antibiotic-resistant cases and tells her of a possible new groundbreaking wonder drug. One that could save millions of lives but no one is certain if this drug even exists or if it’s just a rumour. As tragedy strikes Casey starts to think there is a cover-up going on and makes it her business to get to the bottom of it all, no matter how dangerous it becomes.
An absolutely enthralling thriller that sees Casey pursue doctors, government officials and researchers all over the globe. All the while discovering the terrible and dark truths of the major drug companies out there. The role of the drugs companies play in caring more about making money than actually helping to eradicate diseases from the world is highlighted along with the scary antibiotic-resistant illnesses. It makes for a multi-layered and absorbing, tense read. The twists and turns certainly keep you hooked to the book along with the suspense which has you turning the pages like there is no tomorrow!
A story that brings the problems of today all wrapped up in such a readable way. I will certainly be going to check out the other books and wait for the next one too!
Thanks to Tracy Fenton and Raven Books for the copy of the book.
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