Book Review: Flesh and Blood by Caroline Mitchell

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A string of suicides. A community in terror. And a chilling conspiracy only DI Amy Winter can crack.


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Synopsis: 

A wave of apparent suicides hits a string of seaside resorts, but when a police officer is named as the latest to die, DI Amy Winter suspects there may be more than mere coincidence to these tragic deaths. But what dark motive could cause someone to throw themselves into the cold depths of the North Sea?

Someone in the community knows more than they are letting on, but Amy’s questions are met with resistance. A group of mysterious teenagers might hold the key, but why are they so afraid to talk? Meanwhile, after the release from prison of her serial killer mother, Amy is fighting her own demons.

In her toughest investigation yet, Amy must confront her dark past if she is to put an end to the carnage. What secret is so terrible that it’s worth killing a police officer for? Amy needs to find the answer, before the sea washes up any more bodies.

Review:

Because the author is a former detective, her books have a very good believability. The procedurals are done right, and her sense of how a team would work a case is on point. This is the 4th book of the series, and Amy has evolved into a character we know and love. Yet it is her past that comes back to the present and influences not only how she investigates, but why she feels something is way off in the case. It's an interesting book, but feels a bit slower than the previous ones. But by midway it speeds up and it feels like the rhythm is back, and its a roller coaster of a finish. Make sure you check out this series!


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About the Author:

A former police detective, Caroline Mitchell now writes full-time.

She has worked in CID and specialised in roles dealing with vulnerable victims―high-risk victims of domestic abuse and serious sexual offences. The mental strength shown by the victims of these crimes is a constant source of inspiration to her, and Mitchell combines their tenacity with her knowledge of police procedure to create tense psychological thrillers.

Originally from Ireland, she now lives in a pretty village on the coast of Essex with her husband and three children.

You can find out more about her at  www.caroline-writes.com, or follow her on Twitter (@caroline_writes) or Facebook (www.facebook.com/CMitchellAuthor). To download a free short story, please join her newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/IxsTj.

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