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The Forgotten Gun: A DCI Steve Burt Mystery by John Reid

Detangling the Plot: A Metropolitan Police detective about to be dismissed is given a second chance by his old boss, who is now a police commander. He’s given a new unit to run and two misfit detectives to assist him. All three know their status is temporary.
Their first case together is an impossible double murder. DCI Steve Burt reluctantly agrees to investigate with his new team. Their enquiries lead them into the murky world of greed, corruption, fraud and money laundering, but they are no nearer solving the murders.
The team is stumped until the DCI meets a retired army major and a WW2 veteran who unwittingly hold the keys to solving these impossible murders.
Bobs and Books verdict:
There are so many things I enjoyed about this read.
Firstly I like that "the killer" is the terminology used in those particular chapters. It reveals nothing about them making it packed with suspense.
I also love the dream team with their nicknames (although had to cringe at poor Twiggy's love her) a superb bunch of misfits that work superbly together and shock everyone, even themselves.
This is an intricate plot, some clues I picked up on, but nowhere close to working out the ending. Wonderfully unexpected.
Book 2 The Auction is also brilliant, and picks up a few months after book1. Out NOW. The Forgotten Gun: A DCI Steve Burt Mystery eBook : Reid, John: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
Deep Cover A DI Geraldine Steel Thriller Book by Leigh Russell

Detangling the plot:
When a sex worker dies in suspicious circumstances in York, Detective Inspector Geraldine Steel struggles to remain focused on the murder investigation: she is distracted by her worries about her colleague and life partner, Ian Peterson, who has disappeared. As Geraldine becomes close to her new DS, Matthew, she is unaware that Ian is working undercover in London, trying to identify a criminal gang who have been targeting her.
As a second victim is discovered in York, and Ian's life is threatened by a psychopath the tension mounts. If he fails in his mission, both he and Geraldine may die...
Bobs and Books verdict: I find it incredible that this is no16 in the series and when I read I could definitely see why. These characters are undeniably brilliant. I read this as a standalone but am honestly very tempted to read the other 15 as I can tell what a backstory I've missed out on. However,, do not let that deter you as this as a standalone is packed with everything. This is also told from a very different angle which I appreciated. Gripping, shocking, dark, raw and fast paced.
The Hanged Man by Linda Mather
Detangling the Plot:

Jo Hughes is living a peaceful existence in the gorgeous Cotswolds countryside. She’s looking forward to her weekly glass of wine and catch-up with Aoife, her boss at Alcott College. But the women find more than they bargained for at their cosy treehouse spot.
Swinging gently in the warm summer breeze is a man hanging from a branch. It’s Seb, the college financial director. What could have driven him to this? Jo discovers that the financial situation at the college is dire. But she’s not convinced that Seb killed himself. The question is, though, if he didn’t — who did? She calls up David Macy, her old private investigator colleague, and the two get to work on the case. But things go from bad to worse when Jo realises her partner Teddy may also be implicated in the goings-on.
Bobs and Books verdict:
This is book 4 in the series, but I read as a standalone. Whilst I got that I probably missed the background, I got so involved in the current story I forgot all about it. Packed with drama, tension, intrigue and perceptions. This one has an air of mystery that I was too too engrossed in trying to solve What I like best of all about this is the astrology element; very unusual and captured my attention. Definitely added a little something different and added a different dynamic to the detective.
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Right to Kill by John Barlow

Detangling the plot: Wortley, West Leeds.
On a Thursday night in February, DS Joe Romano finds himself back on home turf. He’s following up on the disappearance of drug-dealer Craig Shaw.
It’s the start of a case that could make or break Romano’s career. Because Shaw is about to go from missing to murdered.
While some don’t think Shaw’s killer should be brought to justice, Romano believes every life counts. But he’s running out of time.
The killer is ready to strike again. And Romano will be forced to question whether anyone has the right to kill.
Bobs and Books verdict:
This has one of the most gripping starts to a detective story that captured my attention from the off. This is book 1, and a great introduction. I found that Leeds was discussed quite a bit as a location, and personally this didn't add anything for me but maybe that is because I am not familiar with the area. The murders in this book are hard hitting (more so for the victim I'm sure) so brace yourself. Some good shocks in this one too.
Out NOW.

Hopefully you've found something here that you are keen to solve, get hunting for clues and meet some shady, cheeky, loyal, dysfunctional characters along the way.
Happy hunting clue finders!
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