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From the Bookshelf of Reading the Detectives

Four Strange Women
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Start date
August 15, 2022
Finish date
September 8, 2022
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Why we're reading this
Next in the Bobby Owen series.

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What Members Thought

Carolien
Nov 22, 2022 rated it really liked it
Following the successful conclusion of his previous case, Bobby is being interviewed for a position as assistant to the Chief Constable in a rural area. On the day of his interview, he meets a number of women who become central to a local case which has the Chief Constable and others scared as it may involve their daughters. Very well-plotted, a female serial killer in on the prowl.
Sandy
While it is pleasant to spend time with the conscientious Bobby Owen, I found this particular resolution quite unsatisfying and requiring a suspension of common sense. It was however an interesting story, with even more than four strange women. Bobby faithfully followed where the clues led, turned in his reports and always agreed with his superiors before presenting his own differing view.
ShanDizzy
Jul 26, 2019 rated it it was amazing
This murder mystery will stick with you for a few days after reading, IMHO. So far, I think it is one of the best in the series. A female serial killer...Wow! There's a pervasive feeling of disquietude and horror throughout the story; a sense of imminent fear like when you're walking down a dark street and hear footsteps behind you. You stop; they stop...that kind of heightened edgy fear. ...more
Jill
Aug 14, 2022 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: e-r-punshon
Reading in order, up to this book I have enjoyed almost all of them, but I feel this one was the best so far. This was about a serial killer, and as the title says there were a few suspects, all seeming as guilty as the rest. Bobby, now having been promoted to Inspector, is left with the job of detecting which of the suspects is the guilty one. Don't be fooled by the title, as there are more suspects than this suggests. Punshon. definitely builds the tension with this book. Dark goings-on at an ...more
Rachel Burke
Oct 24, 2017 marked it as want-to-buy
Robin
Feb 19, 2018 marked it as to-read
Erin Sorrels
Jun 04, 2021 rated it it was amazing
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Aug 15, 2022 rated it liked it
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