Murder in the Parish - Faith Martin

 

Murder in the Parish - Faith Martin

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Release Date:  April 6, 2023

This is the twentieth in the DI Hillary Greene series and I have read a few of them.

Now retired, and due to her outstanding solve rate, Hillary has been hired by Thames Valley police as a consultant for cold cases.  Her partner has died and she is back living on her longboat, but still driving her beloved “Puff the Tragic Dragon”.  Her team consisting of an older investigator and a younger one who is a disabled veteran is charged with looking into the case of the murder of a handsome young vicar thirty years ago. Hillary is also having some medical issues that are of concern.

A solid police procedural, there are no real surprises here (although some will find the ending surprising!), yet it is an engrossing, entertaining read.  I particularly enjoy the humor displayed in Martin’s writing.  Hillary is a strong, capable, female leader and it is a pleasure following her as she solves this case. 

I recommend this book (and series) for anyone enjoying lighter police procedurals with enduring characters. I can’t wait to read the next in the series.

Thanks to #netgalley and #Joffebooks for the ARC

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