Murder at Home - Faith Martin

 Murder at Home - Faith Martin

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This is the sixth in the Thames Valley DI Hillary Greene mystery series.  I have read quite a few of the books featuring her and since I just read the twenty first, this is one I missed and wanted to go back and read it.

A kindly elderly woman is discovered murdered in her home. The evidence is minimal as are the leads as Hillary, dealing with a new DC who has a combative history, another colleague about to get married, and another one who is ineffectual and slightly bent, races to keep her solve rate at 100%.

Faith Martin writes absorbing British police procedurals and this one is no exception. The story is engrossing and entertaining with excellent character development. I really like this series and, in particular the main character. Hillary is a strong, capable individual. She lives on a narrowboat and drives a car she has tagged “Puff the Tragic Wagon” which gives the reader some insight into her character. 

I recommend this series for fans of British police procedurals who favor an engaging protagonist.  

Thanks to #NetGalley and @JoffeBooks for the DRC.

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