The Fallen Angel - Andy Maslen
Pub. Date: Sept. 15, 2026
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In this, the seventh installment in the DS Kat Ballantyne series, Kat and her team investigate a gruesome ritualistic murder that occurred inside Middlehampton Cathedral. Kat faces pressure from her superiors, corruption, church politics, and a tangled, deceitful web in trying to solve the case.
This is only the second in the series that I have read. Since a secondary plot involves Kat’s family, I would have benefited from more of an explanation of the background.
With an intriguing, fast-paced plot and colorful characters, this is a solid mystery/police procedural. I like Kat, a strong, capable female protagonist.
A new character is introduced as part of the investigative team. Hannah Fellowes, who is neurodivergent, is an accomplished forensic specialist with a wicked, refreshing sense of humor.
The ending left me with some discontent about justice being fully served. There also were some loose ends that left an opening for a sequel, to which I look forward.
Thanks to @NetGalley and @AmazonPublishing for the DRC.
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