Thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources and Wes Markin for the invite to join the tour and my gifted ebook to write my honest review.
A calculated killer. A life hanging in the balance. A decision that changes everything…
For the first time in her life, DCI Emma Gardner finds herself unable to concentrate on the job she loves. Her thoughts are now always with her old colleague Paul Riddick, who lies desperately ill in hospital – a tortured man in life, now facing death.
When a young woman dies from seemingly natural causes, Emma can’t help feeling that something isn’t quite right with the case, but she needs her team to pick up the slack whilst she focuses on Paul.
The case proves more complex than anyone imagined and will test the team like never before. But unbeknownst to everyone, there is another threat lurking even closer to home – Emma’s unpredictable brother Jack. And with Emma distracted, he has free rein to put right the dark and twisted grievances from his own past.
But his actions, when they come, will be devastating. And will destroy everything Emma loves…
Wes Markin is the most underappreciated author, in my eyes anyway. This is the sixth book in the Yorkshire Murders series. To say I was chomping at the bit to read this book is a massive understatement.
It landed on my Kindle, and I immediately started reading. These are characters I am heavily invested in. Emma Gardner and Paul Riddick are almost living and breathing people for me by now. The ending of book 5, The Winter Killings, had me on tenterhooks for this book. I was almost nervous to find out what would happen!
As always, Wes Markin brings action, drama tension, and so many twists and turns. He adores putting his characters through the emotional wringer, which also puts the reader through the same. I have to say I almost begged Wes after I had finished The Winter Killings not to do what seemed inevitable! That’s how much I love the team led by Emma Gardner.
I read this book in less than a day. I was hooked as usual on the events unfolding. This made it impossible to tear myself away! If you enjoy gritty crime series with heart, read this series! Begin from book 1, that’s my advice. You get to know the characters and see them grow. Just be prepared to have your heart fractured as you read! He is such an exceptional author who is worthy of so much more recognition!
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Author Bio
Wes Markin lives in Harrogate and is the bestselling author of the DCI Yorke crime novels set in Salisbury. He is also the author of the Jake Pettman series set in New England.
“An explosive and visceral debut with the most terrifying of killers. Wes Markin is a new name to watch out for in crime fiction.” – Bestselling Crime Author Stephen Booth
Perfect for fans of Chris Carter, James Patterson, Chris Brookmyre, and Stuart Macbride.
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