Northern Roulette

DCI Cooper #4

by B Baskerville

SPIN THE WHEEL. BLACK, YOU LIVE. RED, YOU’RE DEAD. While DCI Cooper rushes to be with her grieving family, the body of a jazz singer is found buried in a giant sandcastle. DS Jack 'Tennessee' Daniel is asked to take on the investigation in Cooper’s absence. Delving into the deceased woman’s life, but with no friends or family to speak of the woman is a mystery. Then another beach, another sandcastle, another murder. With seemingly nothing to connect the victims and a suspect field of thousands, Tennessee has to overcome his insecurities, lead the team at CID, and stop the Sandcastle Killings before anyone else is hurt. When Cooper returns, she is horrified to discover the depraved details of the case. Concerns about her health, her father’s business, and her daughter’s happiness must be put aside because with this killer… All bets are off. Set in the stunning north-east of England, this addictive thriller will keep you guessing until the shocking finale. Northern Roulette is the fourth novel in the DCI Cooper series from Newcastle-born author B Baskerville. Great for fans of LJ Ross, AM Peacock and Howard Linskey.

412 pages, Paperback

Published October 23, 2023

Reviews

[Ray O'Hare · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent, gripping, storyline making me addictive.
The characters are all growing in stature, book by book, and the peppering of local snippets add even more interest.

[Natalie Atkin]

A sure thing

Another fabulous installment in the DCI Cooper series. I must admit that each book has had a number of spelling and grammar errors which I've tried to overlook as the story is gripping but they are scattered throughout each book and its distracting because of their frequency but I still highly rate this book as the characters have continued to develop and evolve and the storylines are fast-paced. Plus its set in the North East which is a win in my book.

[JOAN ROWLEY · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good story.

I'm becoming addicted to these stories as I can recognize the setting and places as a northerner. Very easy reads and exciting story lines about every day things in life, the sad stories of some people's childhoods and failings.

[Emily Webb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not quite as suspenseful as some of the others (I think it was a bit easier to work out) but entertaining and a solid series nonetheless.

[kath · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great as always

Easy to read even for a dyslexic these books are great. Only trouble is I finish too quick which for me is amazing

[Phil Alexander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book by B Baskerville, lovely to see Hexham in a book, along with more north east places. A real page turner.

[Sonja · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[Alison · Rating 5 out of 5]

can't stop reading these books love the team

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow - I missed all the signposts to the surprise at the end of this book - well done to the author for quietly signalling them but maintaining the surprise

[Julie Huish · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous read

Another great installment in the DCI Cooper books. Well written and keeps you guessing until the end. You won’t be disappointed.