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Jessica Daniel #1
Locked In
When a body is found in a locked house, Detective Sergeant Jessica Daniel is left to not only find the killer but discover how they got in and out.
With little in the way of leads and a journalist that seems to know more about the case than she does, Jessica is already feeling the pressure—and that’s before a second body shows up in identical circumstances to the first.
How can a murderer get to victims in seemingly impossible situations and what, if anything, links the bodies?
With little in the way of leads and a journalist that seems to know more about the case than she does, Jessica is already feeling the pressure—and that’s before a second body shows up in identical circumstances to the first.
How can a murderer get to victims in seemingly impossible situations and what, if anything, links the bodies?
394 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2011
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Kerry Wilkinson
67 books1,076 followersRecent and upcoming UK releases:
24 October 2023: The Night Of The Sleepover
15 December 2023: After The Sleepover
2024: The Girl On The Side Of The Road
2024: The Missing Body
Kerry Wilkinson has sold more than two million books - and had No.1 crime bestsellers in the UK, Australia, Canada, South Africa and Singapore. He has also written two top-20 thrillers in the United States. His book, Ten Birthdays, won the RNA award for Young Adult Novel of the Year in 2018 and Close To You won the International Thriller Award for best ebook in 2020.
As well as his Jessica Daniel series, Kerry has written a trilogy featuring private investigator Andrew Hunter, the Whitecliff series, the Silver Blackthorn trilogy - a fantasy-adventure serial for young adults - plus numerous standalone novels. He has been published around the world in more than a dozen languages.
Originally from the county of Somerset, Kerry spent way too long living in the north of England, picking up words like 'barm' and 'ginnel'.
When he's short of ideas, he rides his bike, hikes up something, or bakes cakes. When he's not, he writes it all down.
Find out more at: http://kerrywilkinson.com or http://facebook.com/KerryWilkinsonBooks
Find out more at: his website or Facebook
24 October 2023: The Night Of The Sleepover
15 December 2023: After The Sleepover
2024: The Girl On The Side Of The Road
2024: The Missing Body
Kerry Wilkinson has sold more than two million books - and had No.1 crime bestsellers in the UK, Australia, Canada, South Africa and Singapore. He has also written two top-20 thrillers in the United States. His book, Ten Birthdays, won the RNA award for Young Adult Novel of the Year in 2018 and Close To You won the International Thriller Award for best ebook in 2020.
As well as his Jessica Daniel series, Kerry has written a trilogy featuring private investigator Andrew Hunter, the Whitecliff series, the Silver Blackthorn trilogy - a fantasy-adventure serial for young adults - plus numerous standalone novels. He has been published around the world in more than a dozen languages.
Originally from the county of Somerset, Kerry spent way too long living in the north of England, picking up words like 'barm' and 'ginnel'.
When he's short of ideas, he rides his bike, hikes up something, or bakes cakes. When he's not, he writes it all down.
Find out more at: http://kerrywilkinson.com or http://facebook.com/KerryWilkinsonBooks
Find out more at: his website or Facebook
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April 16, 2017
This is the first book in the Detective Jessica Daniel Series. I really enjoyed this first book and will be continuing this series. This is a great start to the series. I found it to be a very quick read.
This is about a murder case where all the doors and windows are locked from the inside. There aren't any windows broken or no signs of forced entry. How did the killer get in or out of the house when everything is locked up? Then there is another murder just like the first one as Detective Sergeant Jessica Daniel is investigating the first one. She is also trying to find out how the journalist knows so much about the deaths and the crime scenes. Is there a leak in the station?
I thought the character development was done very well. I loved Jessica's blunt sarcasm. She is tough when she wants to be, but she also has a softer side and always shows compassion to the victims of the crime as well as their families. She has made some mistakes and she is not perfect. She is human. She recently was promoted to Detective Sergeant so she is new to the job and is learning. She can solve a crime. I really did love Detective Sergeant Jessica Daniel.
This was a good read. It was set in Manchester. It started out a little slow but then eventually got my attention. The story itself twisted and turned. I kept thinking I had worked out who the killer was, but found out I was wrong. I didn't find out who the killer was until the killer was revealed, which I felt was good because I do not care for predictable endings. I love to be surprised. I found this to be very clever and enjoyable. I am really looking forward to reading the next book.
I want to thank Netgalley, the publisher and the author, Kerry Wilkinson for the copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
July 27, 2016
I received a copy of The Killer Inside from NetGalley for an honest opinion. My thanks to Bookouture and to Kerry Wilkinson for the opportunity.
"There was no regret, no feeling of anything really. The victim certainly deserved it, as would the others to come."
Detective Sergeant Jessica Daniel faces a challenge like no other in her career as an officer in the Crime Investigation Department of the Greater Manchester Police. Newly promoted and as a female in the police ranks, Jessica has everything to prove and wants nothing to cause distraction in her pursuit of a murderer.
When Yvonne Christensen is found dead in her bedroom, Jessica and her team enter into the first level of a very perplexing crime scene. The doors to the home have been locked from the inside with the keys still on the hook. There is no sign of a struggle and no evidence left behind. When identical murders start to cookie cutter, Jessica stares into the reality of a serial killer on the loose. No signs of forced entry and no remnants of the murderer left behind. The media dubs this killer as "Houdini' for obvious reasons.
Kerry Wilkinson has created a very believable crime investigator in the likes of Jessica Daniel. While completely professional and astute in her role as a police detective, Jessica still maintains the liveliness of a thirty-something woman. She is flawed and she is human. But more importantly, she dogs after this criminal with hardened determination and with eyes and ears on alert.
I enjoyed the format of this story as well. The chapters were set up with a short, quick design while revealing just enough to propel the story forward. The interest level was high and intriguing and provided many possibilities for this story to play out. Wilkinson created a deep-set emotional tone to her characters in such a way that you are invested and locked in.
This was my first book by Kerry Wilkinson. It is my understanding that he is working on his next offering in the Jessica Daniel Series. Bookouture, you've done it again with another winning author here. Ready for the next!
"There was no regret, no feeling of anything really. The victim certainly deserved it, as would the others to come."
Detective Sergeant Jessica Daniel faces a challenge like no other in her career as an officer in the Crime Investigation Department of the Greater Manchester Police. Newly promoted and as a female in the police ranks, Jessica has everything to prove and wants nothing to cause distraction in her pursuit of a murderer.
When Yvonne Christensen is found dead in her bedroom, Jessica and her team enter into the first level of a very perplexing crime scene. The doors to the home have been locked from the inside with the keys still on the hook. There is no sign of a struggle and no evidence left behind. When identical murders start to cookie cutter, Jessica stares into the reality of a serial killer on the loose. No signs of forced entry and no remnants of the murderer left behind. The media dubs this killer as "Houdini' for obvious reasons.
Kerry Wilkinson has created a very believable crime investigator in the likes of Jessica Daniel. While completely professional and astute in her role as a police detective, Jessica still maintains the liveliness of a thirty-something woman. She is flawed and she is human. But more importantly, she dogs after this criminal with hardened determination and with eyes and ears on alert.
I enjoyed the format of this story as well. The chapters were set up with a short, quick design while revealing just enough to propel the story forward. The interest level was high and intriguing and provided many possibilities for this story to play out. Wilkinson created a deep-set emotional tone to her characters in such a way that you are invested and locked in.
This was my first book by Kerry Wilkinson. It is my understanding that he is working on his next offering in the Jessica Daniel Series. Bookouture, you've done it again with another winning author here. Ready for the next!
April 14, 2017
I’ve had my eye on this British police procedural series for a while now. When I saw book 1 offered on Net Galley, I knew I had to grab it, and I’m pleased I did. The Killer Inside is a solid start to the Detective Jessica Daniel series.
Jessica is a well-portrayed protagonist. She is a 30-year-old Detective Sergeant newbie, just recently promoted from her Detective Constable status mainly because of manpower need rather than meritorious service. She is thrown right into a murder case for which there are very few leads. Jessica understandably is feeling some self doubt, but she is dogged and determined. She tends to be edgy, has a biting sense of humor, and struggles at time to keep her temper under control. Patience is not her middle name. Despite the roughness around the edges, I found her very likeable. We are also introduced to her roommate (and childhood best friend) Caroline, who grounds Jessica to some extent. Her work colleagues are OK, though so far not terribly memorable. I did take a shine to journalist Garry who is struggling to make it in his chosen career. I thought the characterization was very good for the most part, but not exceptional.
The plot is a good one that held my interest throughout. I missed the book when I had to attend to life’s chores. This is a pretty straightforward police procedural looking at both whodunit and howdunit, the latter an issue as the murder victims are all found inside locked houses with no evidence of a break-in. All the murders occur “off camera” so gore and depravity are not big issues. Having said that, there are some mildly to moderately graphic scenes where people are hurt. We get some nice twists and reveals and some good pulse pounding thrills near the end. I found the pace to be excellent.
I have a couple of beefs. Granted, Jessica is inexperienced, but I have to say there were a couple of times when her actions stretched my sense of believability . Also, I didn’t totally buy the time and place of some of the info dump near the end .
Overall, I had a good time with this book, enough to immediately download book 2. There are already 9 other books in the series, all with excellent ratings, and I look forward to continuing on. Though The Killer Inside is not of Marsons/McFadyen/Bryndza caliber, it is a debut. More importantly, I do see huge potential in this first effort, certainly enough for me to invest in the long term.
I would like to thank Net Galley, Bookouture, and Mr. Kerry Wilkinson for a free galley of this novel. The opinions expressed are mine alone and are unbiased in any way.
Jessica is a well-portrayed protagonist. She is a 30-year-old Detective Sergeant newbie, just recently promoted from her Detective Constable status mainly because of manpower need rather than meritorious service. She is thrown right into a murder case for which there are very few leads. Jessica understandably is feeling some self doubt, but she is dogged and determined. She tends to be edgy, has a biting sense of humor, and struggles at time to keep her temper under control. Patience is not her middle name. Despite the roughness around the edges, I found her very likeable. We are also introduced to her roommate (and childhood best friend) Caroline, who grounds Jessica to some extent. Her work colleagues are OK, though so far not terribly memorable. I did take a shine to journalist Garry who is struggling to make it in his chosen career. I thought the characterization was very good for the most part, but not exceptional.
The plot is a good one that held my interest throughout. I missed the book when I had to attend to life’s chores. This is a pretty straightforward police procedural looking at both whodunit and howdunit, the latter an issue as the murder victims are all found inside locked houses with no evidence of a break-in. All the murders occur “off camera” so gore and depravity are not big issues. Having said that, there are some mildly to moderately graphic scenes where people are hurt. We get some nice twists and reveals and some good pulse pounding thrills near the end. I found the pace to be excellent.
I have a couple of beefs. Granted, Jessica is inexperienced, but I have to say there were a couple of times when her actions stretched my sense of believability . Also, I didn’t totally buy the time and place of some of the info dump near the end .
Overall, I had a good time with this book, enough to immediately download book 2. There are already 9 other books in the series, all with excellent ratings, and I look forward to continuing on. Though The Killer Inside is not of Marsons/McFadyen/Bryndza caliber, it is a debut. More importantly, I do see huge potential in this first effort, certainly enough for me to invest in the long term.
I would like to thank Net Galley, Bookouture, and Mr. Kerry Wilkinson for a free galley of this novel. The opinions expressed are mine alone and are unbiased in any way.
March 31, 2017
If you're a mystery lover, there's nothing to build anticipation like the discovery of a new series. So, I was thrilled to get approved by netgalley to read not just the latest, but the first six books in the Jessica Daniel series by Kelly Wilkinson. The Killer inside is the first of the series.
The book starts with an interesting premise, a murdered victim is discovered inside a locked house. Jessica Daniel, a recently promoted DS is the lead on the investigation. I like that she's a novice, not the typical grizzly detective who's been doing it for years and years. It's her first big case. She makes mistakes. There's also a young journalist whose getting leads from an unknown source. Again, Wilkinson does a good job of exploring this fellow’s lack of experience. The murders keep coming and the police are having no luck finding a common link. I did have an inkling of the how it was happening but not the who.
I liked the way Wilkinson spells out the basics of police work, including the trajectory for a DS and the grunt work that came with working your way up the ladder. There is a gritty realism to this book.
And the author also has a good way with his phrasing. “Grey clouds washing over the city as winter and spring fought over what the temperature should be.” Not overly flowery but also not a totally sparse writing style. Very Goldilocks, just enough to paint the picture.
The publisher has made comparisons between Wilkinson and Bryndza, Marsons and Abbott. The comparisons are accurate. Like the other authors, Wilkinson has written an engaging mystery with a main character with whom I bonded. Looking forward to the next in the series.
My thanks to netgalley and Bookouture for a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
The book starts with an interesting premise, a murdered victim is discovered inside a locked house. Jessica Daniel, a recently promoted DS is the lead on the investigation. I like that she's a novice, not the typical grizzly detective who's been doing it for years and years. It's her first big case. She makes mistakes. There's also a young journalist whose getting leads from an unknown source. Again, Wilkinson does a good job of exploring this fellow’s lack of experience. The murders keep coming and the police are having no luck finding a common link. I did have an inkling of the how it was happening but not the who.
I liked the way Wilkinson spells out the basics of police work, including the trajectory for a DS and the grunt work that came with working your way up the ladder. There is a gritty realism to this book.
And the author also has a good way with his phrasing. “Grey clouds washing over the city as winter and spring fought over what the temperature should be.” Not overly flowery but also not a totally sparse writing style. Very Goldilocks, just enough to paint the picture.
The publisher has made comparisons between Wilkinson and Bryndza, Marsons and Abbott. The comparisons are accurate. Like the other authors, Wilkinson has written an engaging mystery with a main character with whom I bonded. Looking forward to the next in the series.
My thanks to netgalley and Bookouture for a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
July 9, 2024
Dang it, I don’t know how to feel towards this one. At some point, I saw it coming (unfortunately) but at some other point, I didn’t want to be right.
So this story is about detective Jessica-Daniels, who is on a murder case that consisted on the death of people that have no connection whatsoever… do they? But what could it be?
The problem is, how did the murderer even got in and out? Because all doors, windows, etc. were completely locked; like if it had been a ghost the one who’s responsible for this.
Well, it’s up to Jessica to find out.
Don’t get me wrong, I guess the ending and the twist were somehow good but gosh this was SLOOOOOOOOOOOW. It gave so much unnecessary information that didn’t have anything to do with the case. It felt more like a- story about a detective instead of a case of a detective. The first, (and I’m not even joking) 300 pages were nothing interesting at all, it legitimately started to get good at the last 50 pages or less. And gotta give those a credit which is why I gave this one a 3 and not a 2.5.
The characters…. MEEEEH. The main character was… I don’t know, I wasn’t a huge fan. I found her bland, and… ngl, quite annoying at times. The rest of the characters were alright though, I liked them better.
But yeah, maybe read this if you’re willing to give a slooooow thriller a chance that eventually gets… okay?
So this story is about detective Jessica-Daniels, who is on a murder case that consisted on the death of people that have no connection whatsoever… do they? But what could it be?
The problem is, how did the murderer even got in and out? Because all doors, windows, etc. were completely locked; like if it had been a ghost the one who’s responsible for this.
Well, it’s up to Jessica to find out.
Don’t get me wrong, I guess the ending and the twist were somehow good but gosh this was SLOOOOOOOOOOOW. It gave so much unnecessary information that didn’t have anything to do with the case. It felt more like a- story about a detective instead of a case of a detective. The first, (and I’m not even joking) 300 pages were nothing interesting at all, it legitimately started to get good at the last 50 pages or less. And gotta give those a credit which is why I gave this one a 3 and not a 2.5.
The characters…. MEEEEH. The main character was… I don’t know, I wasn’t a huge fan. I found her bland, and… ngl, quite annoying at times. The rest of the characters were alright though, I liked them better.
But yeah, maybe read this if you’re willing to give a slooooow thriller a chance that eventually gets… okay?
May 12, 2022
I am a huge Kerry Wilkinson fan and am now diving into his Jessica Daniels crime/mystery thriller series. What a great start to a series! Detective Jessica Daniels works for the police force in England and lives with a roommate. She is committed to her job and is worried over a former police mentor who was recently attacked and has not recovered psychologically. When a murder occurs that the police cannot solve and another occurs like it close by, Jessica fears they may have a serial killer. I loved the mix of police procedural and great character development. The pacing and gradual reveal of clues was great. I ESPECIALLY enjoyed that while this had murders and a serial killer, it wasn’t too gory or graphically described like some books. That’s exactly the sort of murder scene I prefer so I am now eager to binge read the entire series and have already downloaded book two!
September 20, 2016
THE KILLER INSIDE introduces the reader to Detective Jessica Daniel. She is called in to investigate the murder of a woman. There are no clues, no DNA, and better yet ... the door is locked from the inside with no evidence of any other way into her house. The woman has been beaten and strangled.
The case is presenting more questions than answers. Jessica is under the gun, so to speak, to find the killer and do it fast.
And then there's another body discovered ... in a locked house. And when a third body is found in the same condition behind locked doors, Jessica's worst fears have come true ... this is the work of a serial killer.
Jessica has to work fast ... Another department is ready to take over her case and she's determined to solve it no matter the cost.
The cost might be fatal ... the killer is much closer than she suspects.
Well-written with lots of action, lots of suspects, kept me pretty much glued to the book from the very first page to the very last.
Jessica is a solid character. She has some flaws .. she may drink a little too much from time to time. She's not the best judge of men. But she is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to getting the bad guy and getting justice for the victims. There are other characters that play major parts of the story and I'm hoping they will be present in this author's next book, VIGILANTE.
Many thanks to the author / Bookouture / NetGalley who provided a digital copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
The case is presenting more questions than answers. Jessica is under the gun, so to speak, to find the killer and do it fast.
And then there's another body discovered ... in a locked house. And when a third body is found in the same condition behind locked doors, Jessica's worst fears have come true ... this is the work of a serial killer.
Jessica has to work fast ... Another department is ready to take over her case and she's determined to solve it no matter the cost.
The cost might be fatal ... the killer is much closer than she suspects.
Well-written with lots of action, lots of suspects, kept me pretty much glued to the book from the very first page to the very last.
Jessica is a solid character. She has some flaws .. she may drink a little too much from time to time. She's not the best judge of men. But she is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to getting the bad guy and getting justice for the victims. There are other characters that play major parts of the story and I'm hoping they will be present in this author's next book, VIGILANTE.
Many thanks to the author / Bookouture / NetGalley who provided a digital copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
August 15, 2016
First off, I forgot what this book was about when I downloaded it...so I went into it blindly. I have to admit, I kinda liked not knowing what I was getting into when I began reading. Secondly, I now want to read this series and its not available in America.......yet! Ugh! So that's a little frustrating. By the way, the U.K.'s book is called: Locked In.
I really liked the character of Jessica. I liked her sarcasm, I liked the fact that she wasn't some kick-ass-I can do everything chick. You can tell she was somewhat out of her depth with this series of murders. She was a "real" character that you would meet anywhere and that's what I enjoyed most from this book. Its because of Jessica that I want to read the rest of this series. I want to find out more about her and see her grow as a character and a police detective. The crimes themselves were interesting. They weren't the most complex murders and if I'm honest, I actually kinda guessed who the murderer was half-way through the book. But in no way did it stop me from enjoying the rest of the novel. (I'm usually not good at guessing right, either!)
**Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I really liked the character of Jessica. I liked her sarcasm, I liked the fact that she wasn't some kick-ass-I can do everything chick. You can tell she was somewhat out of her depth with this series of murders. She was a "real" character that you would meet anywhere and that's what I enjoyed most from this book. Its because of Jessica that I want to read the rest of this series. I want to find out more about her and see her grow as a character and a police detective. The crimes themselves were interesting. They weren't the most complex murders and if I'm honest, I actually kinda guessed who the murderer was half-way through the book. But in no way did it stop me from enjoying the rest of the novel. (I'm usually not good at guessing right, either!)
**Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
December 31, 2016
Detective Sergeant Jessica Daniel has been called in to head up an investigation when a body turns up inside of a locked home. With very little to go on in the investigation things really heat up when a second body is discovered putting even more pressure on Jessica to get the case solved. To make matters worse there seems to be a journalist that knows more than he should and now the headlines have turned into the Houdini serial killer on the loose.
The Killer Inside is the first book in the Detective Jessica Daniel series by Kerry Wilkinson. While I thought this got off to a somewhat strong start I can't say there wasn't a bit of room for improvement in the future editions with Jessica leaving me to rate this one at 3.5 stars.
The story is compelling enough with a killer on the loose that somehow gets in and out of homes without a trace with no signs of a break in. I did sometimes feel though that things just didn't quite seem completely believable with a detective on a case. Also, I did have my suspicions of the killer fairly early on too but I don't believe it was completely obvious either. In the end I'd continue on with the series to see just how Jessica grows as her story continues.
I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
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The Killer Inside is the first book in the Detective Jessica Daniel series by Kerry Wilkinson. While I thought this got off to a somewhat strong start I can't say there wasn't a bit of room for improvement in the future editions with Jessica leaving me to rate this one at 3.5 stars.
The story is compelling enough with a killer on the loose that somehow gets in and out of homes without a trace with no signs of a break in. I did sometimes feel though that things just didn't quite seem completely believable with a detective on a case. Also, I did have my suspicions of the killer fairly early on too but I don't believe it was completely obvious either. In the end I'd continue on with the series to see just how Jessica grows as her story continues.
I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
For more reviews please visit https://carriesbookreviews.wordpress....
January 4, 2020
This is the 1st book in the Jessica Daniels series by author Kerry Wilkinson.
Unusually for me I am reading this series out of order but it is not really spoiling my enjoyment.
When a body is found in a locked house, Detective Sergeant Jessica Daniel is left to not only find the killer but discover how they got in and out.
With little in the way of leads and a journalist that seems to know more about the case than she does, Jessica is already feeling the pressure – and that’s before a second body shows up in identical circumstances to the first.
How can a murderer get to victims in seemingly impossible situations and what, if anything, links the bodies?
This is a good opening book for the Jessica Daniels series. In this book Jessica and her team are searching for a killer who leaves the body in a locked house, with no obvious signs of entry. There are additional similar murders and Jessica is struggling to find how the murder victims are connected.
The book opens up the lead character Jessica Daniels to further develop during the course of the series. A decent plot and a good solid lead character with the usual flaws that make them so much more interesting.
A good start to the series.
Unusually for me I am reading this series out of order but it is not really spoiling my enjoyment.
When a body is found in a locked house, Detective Sergeant Jessica Daniel is left to not only find the killer but discover how they got in and out.
With little in the way of leads and a journalist that seems to know more about the case than she does, Jessica is already feeling the pressure – and that’s before a second body shows up in identical circumstances to the first.
How can a murderer get to victims in seemingly impossible situations and what, if anything, links the bodies?
This is a good opening book for the Jessica Daniels series. In this book Jessica and her team are searching for a killer who leaves the body in a locked house, with no obvious signs of entry. There are additional similar murders and Jessica is struggling to find how the murder victims are connected.
The book opens up the lead character Jessica Daniels to further develop during the course of the series. A decent plot and a good solid lead character with the usual flaws that make them so much more interesting.
A good start to the series.
March 26, 2017
Really enjoyed this book. Devoured over a few hours. Full review to come.
June 28, 2017
Detective Sargent Jessica Daniel is called to investigate a murder, and she quickly notices that there are no signs of a forced entry - all of the doors and windows are locked when she arrives, and no keys are missing.
When a second body is found killed in the same way, Jessica knows she's up against the clock and that she needs to crack the case before the killer strikes again. How are the victims connected, how is the killer able to get in and out of the house, and who is this journalist that seems to know more about the case than anyone else?
Bookouture does it again with another fast paced thriller! This is the first in a series of books about DS Jessica Daniel, a thirty-something woman trying to catch criminals and find her way in life. There are currently 11 books published in the series, and I'm excited to pick up the next book!
Jessica is a little rough around the edges, but she's endearing. I read the author's note at the end of the book about how many people in their early thirties are still growing up and finding themselves, and that we'll see Jessica's progress as we continue the series, so I'm excited to see how her character develops!
The murders themselves were really interesting - I was constantly trying to figure out how the killer was able to get in and out of the houses, and I enjoyed the reveal when all of the pieces fell together. I was able to correctly guess the killer about halfway through the book, but wasn't able to guess the motive and connections until they were revealed, so there were still some aspects of mystery there!
Overall, this was a really quick moving serial killer thriller that I'd recommend for fans of the thriller genre! The end of the book successfully wrapped up this story, while leaving enough open that the sequels will make sense. I'm excited to see what happens with Jessica and the reporter, Garry! The Killer Inside is out now, so go pick it up! Thank you so much to Netgalley, Bookouture, and Kerry Wilkinson for a copy of the book. It was my pleasure to provide an honest review.
When a second body is found killed in the same way, Jessica knows she's up against the clock and that she needs to crack the case before the killer strikes again. How are the victims connected, how is the killer able to get in and out of the house, and who is this journalist that seems to know more about the case than anyone else?
Bookouture does it again with another fast paced thriller! This is the first in a series of books about DS Jessica Daniel, a thirty-something woman trying to catch criminals and find her way in life. There are currently 11 books published in the series, and I'm excited to pick up the next book!
Jessica is a little rough around the edges, but she's endearing. I read the author's note at the end of the book about how many people in their early thirties are still growing up and finding themselves, and that we'll see Jessica's progress as we continue the series, so I'm excited to see how her character develops!
The murders themselves were really interesting - I was constantly trying to figure out how the killer was able to get in and out of the houses, and I enjoyed the reveal when all of the pieces fell together. I was able to correctly guess the killer about halfway through the book, but wasn't able to guess the motive and connections until they were revealed, so there were still some aspects of mystery there!
Overall, this was a really quick moving serial killer thriller that I'd recommend for fans of the thriller genre! The end of the book successfully wrapped up this story, while leaving enough open that the sequels will make sense. I'm excited to see what happens with Jessica and the reporter, Garry! The Killer Inside is out now, so go pick it up! Thank you so much to Netgalley, Bookouture, and Kerry Wilkinson for a copy of the book. It was my pleasure to provide an honest review.
September 2, 2016
This was my first book by this author and I have to say she will be a new favorite. Good read. When a murder is committed behind a locked door, DS Jessica Daniel has to find out how this crime was committed. Then another body is discovered in the same manner and the two seemed to be linked but that cannot discover the connection between the two people. One was a woman and the other a man. Both seem random but as more and more detail come to light these murders may actually be connected. Can DS Daniels discover who the killer is before there are any more murders. I would like to thank the Publisher and Net Galley for the chance to read this book.
September 3, 2016
4.5 Fangs
I'm super happy I found a new series to read! I have a huge addiction to thrillers and this one was just up my ally.
The Killer Inside features Detective Sergeant Jessica Daniel. She has recently received a promotion after her superior was stabbed and left the force. Soon after, she is called to investigate a murder. A woman has been found dead in her home but without any signs of a break-in. It's disconcerting when all the windows and the doors are found to be locked. The police had to break in the door to get in. Sadly, no one in the neighborhood has seen anything important. When another body is found dead in a similar way as the first victim and no door or windows are unlocked, Jessica starts to suspect she is dealing with a serial killer. Of course, it doesn't help when someone from the police station starts leaking information to the press and her superior believes it could be Jessica. To make matters even more stressful for her, her roommate and best friend seem to have found a guy she wants to keep and the closer their relationship becomes, the more uncomfortable Jessica is around them. She doesn't like to be the third wheel.
I enjoyed the whole story. I liked Jessica a lot. She was determined to find out the truth about the murders and give the families some peace. She was smart enough to connect the dots and figured out more than anyone else what was making the killer tick. She had a good working relationship with the rest of the police staff too.
I was surprised at how much I ended up liking her with Garry. I loved the way she tortured him about his jacket. Every interaction they had after the first time they met had a funny element.
I want to see more of them together in the next book.
Cliffhanger: No
4.5 Fangs
A complimentary copy was provided by the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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I'm super happy I found a new series to read! I have a huge addiction to thrillers and this one was just up my ally.
The Killer Inside features Detective Sergeant Jessica Daniel. She has recently received a promotion after her superior was stabbed and left the force. Soon after, she is called to investigate a murder. A woman has been found dead in her home but without any signs of a break-in. It's disconcerting when all the windows and the doors are found to be locked. The police had to break in the door to get in. Sadly, no one in the neighborhood has seen anything important. When another body is found dead in a similar way as the first victim and no door or windows are unlocked, Jessica starts to suspect she is dealing with a serial killer. Of course, it doesn't help when someone from the police station starts leaking information to the press and her superior believes it could be Jessica. To make matters even more stressful for her, her roommate and best friend seem to have found a guy she wants to keep and the closer their relationship becomes, the more uncomfortable Jessica is around them. She doesn't like to be the third wheel.
I enjoyed the whole story. I liked Jessica a lot. She was determined to find out the truth about the murders and give the families some peace. She was smart enough to connect the dots and figured out more than anyone else what was making the killer tick. She had a good working relationship with the rest of the police staff too.
I was surprised at how much I ended up liking her with Garry. I loved the way she tortured him about his jacket. Every interaction they had after the first time they met had a funny element.
I want to see more of them together in the next book.
Cliffhanger: No
4.5 Fangs
A complimentary copy was provided by the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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December 17, 2017
Detective Jessica Daniel is the lead investigator of a case where the victim was found murdered in a locked house. Jessica and her team have no clues and are chasing dead ends when another body is found under the same circumstances. With a lot of pressure from the media and her supervisors Jessica is racing against time to find this Houdini serial killer before he claims another victim.
This is the first book in the Jessica Daniel series by Kerry Wilkinson and is off to a great start. It started a little slow for me but picked up pace in the middle with a nice twist at the end. Overall I would give it 3 ½ stars and would definitely read more in this series to see where the story goes
I would like to thank Bookouture & NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review.
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This is the first book in the Jessica Daniel series by Kerry Wilkinson and is off to a great start. It started a little slow for me but picked up pace in the middle with a nice twist at the end. Overall I would give it 3 ½ stars and would definitely read more in this series to see where the story goes
I would like to thank Bookouture & NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review.
This and more reviews at https://chloesbooksblog.wordpress.com/
April 25, 2017
Locked In had been sitting on my audible shelf for quite some time. I'm really glad I finally picked this up. It was an entertaining British crime procedural set in Manchester with a likeable protagonist, DS Jessica Daniel. It was easy to connect with Jessica. I liked her sarcasm. While perhaps a little predictable (the killer was relatively easy to guess), the plot was nevertheless really interesting and kept me absorbed. As the first book in a series, it certainly has great potential and I will definitely continue with the series.
The narration was a little flat and expressionless, but overall ok.
The narration was a little flat and expressionless, but overall ok.
February 14, 2012
Very disappointing. There are too many faults to list each in detail but here are some of the problems I had with this book:
- Too much telling, not enough showing (for example, a paragraph saying that there was the black humour in the squad room that would have been better explained through showing some actual black humour and showing how it allowed officers to cope with their difficult work. There are other examples such as passages explaining the relationship between various characters - don't tell me that he's the only one she'd go to the pub with, show me through the way she interacts with him).
- A not-particularly-likeable protagonist. It's a fine line between feisty independence and selfish arrogance and Jessica Daniel is just on the wrong side of it.
- Not enough individual 'voices' - the prose doesn't vary is style or pace throughout, which is particularly problematic given that the story is told through two different viewpoints.
- Too much unnecessary detail - for example, the two lengthy paragraphs describing the layout of the police station. Nobody ever put down a Nikki French (to pick a random example) and said, 'That was great; but if only they'd told me where the police canteen was it would have been perfect.' The detail in this book doesn't add to the realism of the story - it detracts and is, frankly, boring.
- A laughable plot. By which I mean that any officer who confronts a locked-room murder and who doesn't wonder whether there might be any unaccounted for keys is not much of an officer. And the final 'twist' is predictable also.
- An unnecessary and distracting sub-plot that adds nothing to the main story and very little to our understanding of the main characters.
I'm sorry to be so critical of someone's debut and in the author's favour there are some positives - the characterisations are consistent throughout, the plot holds together and others have clearly enjoyed it. There may be a decent book hiding in there somewhere but it would need some very heavy editing before I would recommend it to anyone.
- Too much telling, not enough showing (for example, a paragraph saying that there was the black humour in the squad room that would have been better explained through showing some actual black humour and showing how it allowed officers to cope with their difficult work. There are other examples such as passages explaining the relationship between various characters - don't tell me that he's the only one she'd go to the pub with, show me through the way she interacts with him).
- A not-particularly-likeable protagonist. It's a fine line between feisty independence and selfish arrogance and Jessica Daniel is just on the wrong side of it.
- Not enough individual 'voices' - the prose doesn't vary is style or pace throughout, which is particularly problematic given that the story is told through two different viewpoints.
- Too much unnecessary detail - for example, the two lengthy paragraphs describing the layout of the police station. Nobody ever put down a Nikki French (to pick a random example) and said, 'That was great; but if only they'd told me where the police canteen was it would have been perfect.' The detail in this book doesn't add to the realism of the story - it detracts and is, frankly, boring.
- A laughable plot. By which I mean that any officer who confronts a locked-room murder and who doesn't wonder whether there might be any unaccounted for keys is not much of an officer. And the final 'twist' is predictable also.
- An unnecessary and distracting sub-plot that adds nothing to the main story and very little to our understanding of the main characters.
I'm sorry to be so critical of someone's debut and in the author's favour there are some positives - the characterisations are consistent throughout, the plot holds together and others have clearly enjoyed it. There may be a decent book hiding in there somewhere but it would need some very heavy editing before I would recommend it to anyone.
September 3, 2019
Another catch up read for me in April.
It’s May but I’m catching up on reviews.
Book 1 in what looks like a great start to a series.
Someone’s dead. The killers inside. No break in. How did they get in? It’s all locked up from the inside?
The detective in this story is young and learning, she comes across at times like that too, so I’m looking forward to seeing her grow and develop within this series.
There are plenty of twists within the pages to peak your attention eventhough the start of the book was a little slow.
It’s May but I’m catching up on reviews.
Book 1 in what looks like a great start to a series.
Someone’s dead. The killers inside. No break in. How did they get in? It’s all locked up from the inside?
The detective in this story is young and learning, she comes across at times like that too, so I’m looking forward to seeing her grow and develop within this series.
There are plenty of twists within the pages to peak your attention eventhough the start of the book was a little slow.
May 4, 2015
Buen libro policíaco. Buenos personajes, buenas relaciones, trama simple y rápida. Es muy ameno y fluido, para nada pesado.
El inicio es como debe ser: se presentan los protagonistas de una manera clara y profunda, y se plantea el enigma de la novela: el típico problema del cuarto encerrado, que innovó Poe con su excelente cuento Los Crímenes de la Calle Morgue.
El final no me gustó... Muy predecible.
El inicio es como debe ser: se presentan los protagonistas de una manera clara y profunda, y se plantea el enigma de la novela: el típico problema del cuarto encerrado, que innovó Poe con su excelente cuento Los Crímenes de la Calle Morgue.
El final no me gustó... Muy predecible.
February 26, 2013
I feel that I may have joined the Kerry Wilkinson party a little late, looking at the phenomenal success he has enjoyed from self publishing to major book deal, but better late than never! I fair raced through ‘Locked In’ the first DS Jessica Daniel investigation, an engaging police procedural set on the mean streets of Manchester and setting the scene for a series worthy of attention.
I think what I liked most about the book was the character of Jessica herself, as unlike many other crime authors, Wilkinson has made her wholly believable. She has no weird obsessions, no strange sexual attraction to her older boss, no addictive habits and apart from her, at times, hilarious angry outbursts as she doesn’t suffer fools gladly, and is portrayed as a decent, focused and determined, detective. Wilkinson seems to have a knack for identifying those elements of modern life that rankle the most, and through Jessica gets a chance to vent his spleen so to speak, through her blunt turn of phrase and tendency towards sarcasm. I really liked her interaction and sense of playfulness with her police colleague DC Dave Rowlands and nerdy reporter Garry Ashford (yes, the unconventional spelling and tweed jacket annoyed me as well!) and her steadfast refusal to conform to certain expectations of her in terms of wardrobe and updating her old and loved car, which is widely ridiculed amongst her colleagues. The characterisation of both Jessica and the other central players generally felt very natural, and the dialogue flowed easily throughout the book engaging us further with the characters.
The setting of inner city Manchester is well realised and the locations come across as authentic, highlighting the social and economic disparities of any large British city, rotating between the deprivation of some areas and the comfort of suburban communities. In terms of plot and narrative this was a steady enough police procedural, with the intriguing central premise of seemingly random murder victims discovered in completely locked abodes, leading to the utterly imaginative dubbing of the killer by the press as the ‘Houdini Srangler’. I thought that Wilkinson did as much as he could to conceal the killer’s identity for as long as physically possible given the natural revelations of the investigation, but for me alarm bells were ringing early and alas I was proved right with my Holmesian skills of detection- ha! But joking aside, if there was a slight blip in the plotting for me, I have in no way been deterred as I have since read the second book ‘Vigilante’ (which I also enjoyed) and am halfway through the third ‘The Woman In Black’ which is distinctly darker in tone, thus establishing the fact that I’m really quite keen on this series already. ‘Think of the Children’ is the latest addition and no doubt I will seek this one out as well. A good find, and a perfect series for those looking for a new take on the British police procedural.
I think what I liked most about the book was the character of Jessica herself, as unlike many other crime authors, Wilkinson has made her wholly believable. She has no weird obsessions, no strange sexual attraction to her older boss, no addictive habits and apart from her, at times, hilarious angry outbursts as she doesn’t suffer fools gladly, and is portrayed as a decent, focused and determined, detective. Wilkinson seems to have a knack for identifying those elements of modern life that rankle the most, and through Jessica gets a chance to vent his spleen so to speak, through her blunt turn of phrase and tendency towards sarcasm. I really liked her interaction and sense of playfulness with her police colleague DC Dave Rowlands and nerdy reporter Garry Ashford (yes, the unconventional spelling and tweed jacket annoyed me as well!) and her steadfast refusal to conform to certain expectations of her in terms of wardrobe and updating her old and loved car, which is widely ridiculed amongst her colleagues. The characterisation of both Jessica and the other central players generally felt very natural, and the dialogue flowed easily throughout the book engaging us further with the characters.
The setting of inner city Manchester is well realised and the locations come across as authentic, highlighting the social and economic disparities of any large British city, rotating between the deprivation of some areas and the comfort of suburban communities. In terms of plot and narrative this was a steady enough police procedural, with the intriguing central premise of seemingly random murder victims discovered in completely locked abodes, leading to the utterly imaginative dubbing of the killer by the press as the ‘Houdini Srangler’. I thought that Wilkinson did as much as he could to conceal the killer’s identity for as long as physically possible given the natural revelations of the investigation, but for me alarm bells were ringing early and alas I was proved right with my Holmesian skills of detection- ha! But joking aside, if there was a slight blip in the plotting for me, I have in no way been deterred as I have since read the second book ‘Vigilante’ (which I also enjoyed) and am halfway through the third ‘The Woman In Black’ which is distinctly darker in tone, thus establishing the fact that I’m really quite keen on this series already. ‘Think of the Children’ is the latest addition and no doubt I will seek this one out as well. A good find, and a perfect series for those looking for a new take on the British police procedural.
June 17, 2015
Locked In has been on my TBR forever and a blogging friend of mine (Vicki) is a huge fan of the series so I finally took the plunge and picked it up. I must mention how much I love the cover for Locked In (and indeed the whole Jessica Daniel series). A big difference from the original self-published version.
I've said it before but I do have a bit of a soft spot for female detectives, and it was very early on in the novel that I knew Jessica Daniel was going to be a character that I would really like, and be able to get on board with. Which is great, because I want to read and enjoy the rest of the books in this series! She's such a 'real' character if that's the right word. Really easy to imagine as a real person and I think it will be hard for people to dislike her (people being readers and not those she arrests or upsets!) She's also quite a funny character making some rather humorous observations on everyday life and people themselves. I think if I was a writer I would like to put some of the personality traits I wish I had into a character, and I think said character would turn out not all that dissimilar to Jessica.
What can I say about the story that hasn't been said before? Not too much except that I did read a story a couple of years ago, a short crime story where somebody had been murdered in a locked room and there was - seemingly - no way that anybody could have left that room. We have a similar setup in Locked In when people turn up across the city murdered inside locked homes. Jessica definitely has her work cut out investigating the crimes, as well as contending with unruly colleagues and a journalist who needs that break to save his career. I do enjoy reading the journalist vs. police officer reads as opposed to the political side of things. Jessica follows various leads, some which feel glaringly obviously not the right path to go down but others which certainly kept me guessing for much of the book.
Essentially Locked In is a good start to what I imagine is a great series given how many books there are in the series and how much my blogging friends enjoy the books. Jessica Daniel is a character I can't wait to read about again, and I'm very much looking forward to seeing how the series progresses from here. Also a mention to the Manchester setting, despite being from Liverpool, Manchester is a city that I love and so I enjoyed reading a book set there. For those looking to start a new series who haven't yet discovered this one, I recommend you pick up Locked In.
I've said it before but I do have a bit of a soft spot for female detectives, and it was very early on in the novel that I knew Jessica Daniel was going to be a character that I would really like, and be able to get on board with. Which is great, because I want to read and enjoy the rest of the books in this series! She's such a 'real' character if that's the right word. Really easy to imagine as a real person and I think it will be hard for people to dislike her (people being readers and not those she arrests or upsets!) She's also quite a funny character making some rather humorous observations on everyday life and people themselves. I think if I was a writer I would like to put some of the personality traits I wish I had into a character, and I think said character would turn out not all that dissimilar to Jessica.
What can I say about the story that hasn't been said before? Not too much except that I did read a story a couple of years ago, a short crime story where somebody had been murdered in a locked room and there was - seemingly - no way that anybody could have left that room. We have a similar setup in Locked In when people turn up across the city murdered inside locked homes. Jessica definitely has her work cut out investigating the crimes, as well as contending with unruly colleagues and a journalist who needs that break to save his career. I do enjoy reading the journalist vs. police officer reads as opposed to the political side of things. Jessica follows various leads, some which feel glaringly obviously not the right path to go down but others which certainly kept me guessing for much of the book.
Essentially Locked In is a good start to what I imagine is a great series given how many books there are in the series and how much my blogging friends enjoy the books. Jessica Daniel is a character I can't wait to read about again, and I'm very much looking forward to seeing how the series progresses from here. Also a mention to the Manchester setting, despite being from Liverpool, Manchester is a city that I love and so I enjoyed reading a book set there. For those looking to start a new series who haven't yet discovered this one, I recommend you pick up Locked In.
March 4, 2019
From reviews and the premise, I thought this book would be something I'd enjoy. However, I was bored to the point I started skim reading hoping to get get to a point in the book that would pull me in. It never happened. I did find it very "off" when in part of the book the narrator is referring to Jessica as Jessica and then switches to call her detective. Same thing with her roommate Caroline, one minute referring to her as Caroline and then calling her "the woman".
I won't be continuing this series.
I won't be continuing this series.
May 9, 2017
Good English thriller.
Captured my attention, but some parts was slow going. Kept guessing who the bad guy was, never ever guessed it, was surprised. Getting used to how they investigate murders, police procedures definitely different in United Kingdom.
Captured my attention, but some parts was slow going. Kept guessing who the bad guy was, never ever guessed it, was surprised. Getting used to how they investigate murders, police procedures definitely different in United Kingdom.
July 5, 2017
Such a good police detective story that I'll be listening to the other books in the series very soon.
November 13, 2016
**** 4 "Too Close" Stars ****
January 9, 2012
I right enjoyed that, I like a good who-done it, I thought I'd guessed right at one point but .....no, not even close. What made this book even better for me was that it was set in and around Manchester so I recognised a few places mentioned in the book, always good when you can actually picture the places. #Looking forward to reading more
April 2, 2013
Good British police procedural, realistic and I didn't work out the whodunnit until the very last. Enjoyable read, glad I have the next two in the series to look forward to.
April 19, 2017
A big thank you to Netgalley, Bookouture, and Kerry Wilkinson for a copy of this ebook to read and give my honest review.
This is the first book in the Detective Jessica Daniel series and also the first book I have read by Kerry Wikinson. I must say I am very impressed.
This book was fast paced and hard to put down. I was guessing right up to end. I was very surprised with a revelation that was made at the end.
I am looking forward to the next book in the series. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves mystery-thriller books.
This is the first book in the Detective Jessica Daniel series and also the first book I have read by Kerry Wikinson. I must say I am very impressed.
This book was fast paced and hard to put down. I was guessing right up to end. I was very surprised with a revelation that was made at the end.
I am looking forward to the next book in the series. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves mystery-thriller books.
September 9, 2016
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Jessica Daniel has just been assigned to investigate a high profile murder case that leaves way more questions than answers in its wake. The pressure is on and Jessica has lots to prove as she’s recently been promoted after her superior, Harry was stabbed and is out on permanent leave. The odds are against her already as she’s a woman navigating the predominantly male police force, but when the questions keep piling up along with the dead bodies, she struggles to connect the dots before anyone else winds up dead.
I always get really excited when I find a new series that hooks me. It’s always about the main character for me (Hello?! Will Trent series anyone?) and Jessica is fantastic! I totally connected with her, I loved her blunt sarcasm the most. She takes her job very seriously, but Wilkinson did a great job of showing other sides of her personality and ensuring that she’s not just a stuffy, buttoned up detective. She’s tough when she needs to be, but she does have a softer side and always shows compassion to the victims of crime as well as their families.Her relationship with a local journalist, Garry is a prime example of her multifaceted personality. This may seem like a contradiction, but I found it to be quite genuinely human. We all have so many sides and facets to our personalities and that’s part of what makes Jessica so intriguing.
This book moved along at a snappy and brisk pace that delighted me. The motive behind the murders fascinated me just as much as finding out whodunnit. I was fully engaged by the plot and was desperately waiting for all the puzzle pieces to fit together so Jessica and team could apprehend this mad serial killer. It all culminated in a suspenseful and climactic scene that had me biting my nails and reading with one eye shut.
This was a crime fiction/police procedural/thriller novel packed with action, tension, and a well developed lead character that you can’t help but root for. The various subplots taking place added to the story in a nice way without being distracting and unnecessary, I especially enjoyed Jess and Garry’s scenes and the way she teased him.
Jessica Daniel has just been assigned to investigate a high profile murder case that leaves way more questions than answers in its wake. The pressure is on and Jessica has lots to prove as she’s recently been promoted after her superior, Harry was stabbed and is out on permanent leave. The odds are against her already as she’s a woman navigating the predominantly male police force, but when the questions keep piling up along with the dead bodies, she struggles to connect the dots before anyone else winds up dead.
I always get really excited when I find a new series that hooks me. It’s always about the main character for me (Hello?! Will Trent series anyone?) and Jessica is fantastic! I totally connected with her, I loved her blunt sarcasm the most. She takes her job very seriously, but Wilkinson did a great job of showing other sides of her personality and ensuring that she’s not just a stuffy, buttoned up detective. She’s tough when she needs to be, but she does have a softer side and always shows compassion to the victims of crime as well as their families.Her relationship with a local journalist, Garry is a prime example of her multifaceted personality. This may seem like a contradiction, but I found it to be quite genuinely human. We all have so many sides and facets to our personalities and that’s part of what makes Jessica so intriguing.
This book moved along at a snappy and brisk pace that delighted me. The motive behind the murders fascinated me just as much as finding out whodunnit. I was fully engaged by the plot and was desperately waiting for all the puzzle pieces to fit together so Jessica and team could apprehend this mad serial killer. It all culminated in a suspenseful and climactic scene that had me biting my nails and reading with one eye shut.
This was a crime fiction/police procedural/thriller novel packed with action, tension, and a well developed lead character that you can’t help but root for. The various subplots taking place added to the story in a nice way without being distracting and unnecessary, I especially enjoyed Jess and Garry’s scenes and the way she teased him.
September 9, 2016
It does seem strange to be reviewing this novel as the first book in a series for its publication in USA when in the UK we are on book 10. That should be a massive indication to new readers though about just how brilliant and successful this series is. So make sure you buy and read this now and not have to play catch up when it gets further into the series.
Kerry Wilkinson delivers a novel that doesn't just pose the question of why and who has committed a murder but also, How the hell is that even possible? sort of scenario, a puzzle to solve and a connection to make. He is definitely the King of mystery novels but of course he has created for his readers D.S. Jessica Daniel of The Crime Investigation Department of the Greater Manchester Police and she is of course the Queen of solving such problems along with the rest of the team.
This is a well balanced story with Jessica's professional and personal lives giving it a more real feel
The characters are memorable and I really did enjoy trying to solve the puzzle of the houses and the reason behind the brutal murders.
I wish to thank Netgalley and Bookouture for allowing me to read this novel in exchange for an honest review.
Kerry Wilkinson delivers a novel that doesn't just pose the question of why and who has committed a murder but also, How the hell is that even possible? sort of scenario, a puzzle to solve and a connection to make. He is definitely the King of mystery novels but of course he has created for his readers D.S. Jessica Daniel of The Crime Investigation Department of the Greater Manchester Police and she is of course the Queen of solving such problems along with the rest of the team.
This is a well balanced story with Jessica's professional and personal lives giving it a more real feel
The characters are memorable and I really did enjoy trying to solve the puzzle of the houses and the reason behind the brutal murders.
I wish to thank Netgalley and Bookouture for allowing me to read this novel in exchange for an honest review.
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