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Synopsis:
Detective Inspector Caren Waits was ready to prove herself on her first day in a new job—but she wasn’t expecting a murder. When a small-time drug dealer is found dead near The Paxton’s Tower, Caren is thrown into a case that demands her full attention.
Leading an unfamiliar team, she must prove she has what it takes to command respect and catch a killer.
But when a second body turns up at the same location, Caren knows she’s dealing with someone calculated and ruthless. As the investigation deepens, she finds herself chasing a murderer who always seems one step ahead.
Can Caren outmanoeuver a cunning killer before more bodies fall? Or will her first case be her last?
Review:
This is book 1 of Stephen's new series, featuring Insp Waits, who you will know from being part of Insp Drake's team! Having moved back to her home area of Wales, she is about to take on her own team. But day one starts with a dead body and before she can even get her 'welcome to the station' manuals, she's thrust into a murder investigation with her new team- who seem to not be quite welcoming. Not only does she have to work with a new squad, coordinate the investigation, she has to settle child care, make sure her son is settled with school, and be thrust into the spotlight as a community liason for the investigation. As things heat up, and she and her squad learn to work together, another murder happens, and they realize there is much more happening than they think. A well platted mystery, this fast-paced book will keep you hooked until the final page and arrest of the suspect! Kudos to the new series, and I'll be bringing you more about book 2 soon!
Series:
The second novel in the series is called The Tenby Harbour Murders, and should be out later this year.
About the Author:
Stephen Puleston is a writer of mysteries and thrillers, specializing in police procedural detective series. His first series features Inspector Drake, set in North Wales, with the debut novel published in 2013. He also writes a series centered around Inspector John Marco, based in Cardiff. In June 2025, he will be launching a third series featuring Inspector Caren Waits.
For many years, Stephen worked as a lawyer in a small practice, representing clients in criminal courts and handling divorce cases—an experience that has provided valuable raw material for his novels. He continues to live and work in North Wales, where the Inspector Drake novels are set.
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