The Village Killer - Ross Greenwood
Pub. Date: Nov. 1, 2024
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This is the seventh in the DI John Barton series; it is the first I have read. I chose it because I enjoy Ross Greenwood’s DS Ashley Knight series and wanted to read more of his books.
Fifty year old DI John Barton has spent the last three years behind a desk. An opportunity arises for him to be DCI for Major Crimes for a one year term. It is a busy time for Major Crimes as a 14 year old girl is reported missing and a married woman appears to be the target of a failed hit and run attempt. When her neighbor is found floating in his pool, the ties among all three cases seem to be more than coincidences.
A solid police procedural, I enjoyed the protagonists in this book with their personal relationships and sarcastic humor. Barton is a leader with empathy and a sense of fairness. Greenwood’s writing pulls you in this engrossing, fast paced read. The story is told from different POVs, including that of the village killer, which keeps you guessing as to perpetrator’s identity.
Thanks to #NetGalley and #BoldwoodBooks for the DRC.
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