Synopsis:
Jessica Ripley didn’t kill her ex-husband. But everyone thinks
she did. After serving twelve years for his murder, it’s time to get her own
back on those who put her inside.
During those twelve years, Jessy’s son, Michael, has turned
against her. Whatever mercy Jessy had for her intended victims, has gone.
CSI Eddie Collins is having a hard time watching his father
enjoying life. He’s also having it tough in the form of two new recruits to his
office. One is off his tree on drugs and the other wants his job.
And then the murders begin.
Can Eddie trust the evidence, or is someone out to get even?
Review:
Another
cracking, gritty novel from Andrew Barrett, which most certainly did not
disappoint. Andrew has the perfect knowledge and skill to engage reader in his
story and he doesn’t let them go until the very last page.
Eddie
Collins is a marmite character – you either love him or hate him. I love him,
he says what he thinks, he’s rude and ruthless and he gets the job done. Those
closest to him are loyal because they know what a good CSI he is. He’s also
very funny. Just the sort of sarcastic person I like. Eddie also hates
strangers, which doesn’t help when he’s forced to accept two new recruits into
his team. He doesn’t trust either and for good reasons as it turns out. Eddie
knows something fishy is going on and it doesn’t take long for things to take
turn for the worse for him, once again.
And
then we have the fab character of wronged mother Jessica, who has just been
released from a 12 year sentence for a murder she didn’t commit. In that time,
her son got estranged from her and is fighting against accepting any knowledge
of his biological mum. And so Jessica is lonely, devastated and very angry.
Around the same time of her release, the murders start.
Eddie
must once again fight against everyone to ensure the victims get the justice
they deserve and that his personal feelings don’t cloud his judgement. He needs
to see clearly what’s right in front him. I am also thankful for the fab
insight into his relationship with his dad as it brings super humour into the
story.
This
is a fast-paced thriller that grips you with both hands and doesn’t falter
until it’s spent.
Thank
you to the author and TBConFB.
Rating: 5/5
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