Thanks to ZooLoo’s Book Tours for inviting me along on this tour and the author for the copy of the book. Here is my honest review.
DS Regan Carter never imagined she would end up in the Major Crime Unit, surrounded by the one thing she despises most: death. But when a young mother is brutally killed and her baby kidnapped, Regan is thrown into a terrifying battle with a local organized crime group. As she closes in on the gang-members, she must also face the horror of her own past. Regan struggles to keep her head above water.
But this is just the beginning. As the OCG begins to crumble and secrets are revealed, Regan finds herself facing a threat that hits dangerously close to home. With her job, her reputation, and her life on the line, she must use all her skills and ferocity to take down the criminals before they take her down first.
For fans of gripping police procedurals, and crime thrillers with strong female leads, A Random Kill is a must-read. Don’t miss out on this heart-pounding debut in the DS Regan Carter series.
Andrew Barrett’s books were introduced to me some years ago. I am so glad they were. No matter what he writes, his uniqueness comes through in every book. This book is a brand new series, and I was chomping at the bit to get hold of it!
A Random Kill again, like his other books reek of real life. We meet DS Regan Carter, who has been moved to Leeds and the Major Crime Unit. Regan isn’t happy, and it shows. She just feels like the odd one out. She hates death, and she will be surrounded by it soon enough!
Regan is such a character. She has the trademark sarcasm that Andrew Barrett’s readers are used to from his previous series. That’s more about the author, to be honest! Andrew has the skill to bring a dark story and lighten it with his humour. This does bring a little light relief from his gritty and realistic scenes.
I love a fierce and sarastic woman, and Regan has it all in spades. Although she does put her mask on, she is still determined that no one will stop her doing what she thinks needs doing!
The storyline is plotted perfectly, but I expect nothing less from this author. Just as you think it’s going quiet, bang! There it goes again! With twists and turns in all the right places, this is a brilliant beginning, and I, for one, am looking forward to getting to know DS Regan Carter and her team! Well done on a fabulous new series, Andrew!
Book Links
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/216864329-a-random-kill
Purchase Link: https://mybook.to/arandomkill-zbt
Andrew’s Bio
Andrew Barrett has been a CSI since 1996, and one way or another, his life has revolved around crime ever since.
In 1997 he finished his first crime thriller, A Long Time Dead, and it’s still a readers’ favourite today, some 150,000 copies later, topping the Amazon charts several times. Two more books featuring SOCO Roger Conniston completed the trilogy.
Today, Andrew still produces authentic crime thrillers with a forensic flavour that attract attention from readers worldwide. He’s also attracted attention from the Yorkshire media, having been featured in the Yorkshire Post and interviewed on BBC Radio Leeds a couple of times.
He’s best known for his lead character, CSI Eddie Collins, and the acerbic way in which he roots out criminals, and administers justice. Eddie’s series is seven books and five novellas in length, and there’s still more to come.
There’s a new trilogy featuring feisty DS Regan Carter due out soon.
He’s a proud Yorkshireman and sets his novels there, using his home city of Leeds as another major, and complementary, character in each of the stories.
You can find out more about him and his writing at https://www.andrewbarrett.co.uk
Andrew’s Social Media
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Website: https://www.andrewbarrett.co.uk
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Thank you so much for being a part of the tour x
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