Scarecrow by Mathew Pritchard.
A very good read. Great story. I love the cover. Its what drew me to this book. 4*.

Scarecrow is a well-written, gritty novel - not for the faint hearted!

aLthough I struggled to get immediately drawn into the story the author’s descriptions of the characters and bility to describe the depths of depravity some are capable of is truly horrifying.
The protagonaist is likeable in his determination for the truth although I did struggle with the in depth Spanish detail at points. but I would definitely read a second book before making a final call.

SCARECROW introduces Danny Sanchez, a journalist living and working in Spain. He's been sent, along with a photographer, to report on the demolition of the home of an ex-pat, generally a routine undertaking.

But Danny sees something that leads to a story beyond belief. Before all the dust settles, Danny is thrown back to his past, the first story he ever covered ... the trial and conviction of the serial killer known as The Scarecrow.

Today's body, found behind a wall, is only the first. Soon there is another body, behind another wall, in another house.

The means of killing and the same very peculiar pattern of mutilation are exactly the same .. but The Scarecrow has been institutionalized in a mental facility all these years.

Are these killings a copycat? Who will be the next to die? When the killer turns his attention to Danny, no one around him is safe.

This is an excellent thriller ... full of action, a real page turner. The story concept is precise with some very unique characters. There are twists and turns and the ending is a stunner. I look forward to seeing more of this series featuring a hard-bitten reporter who only wants to get at the truth.

Many thanks to the author / Endeavor / Netgalley for the digital copy of this crime thriller. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

This got dark, but it was enjoyable. I liked the roller coaster I was taken on in this mystery & it had the right amount of suspense. This was a one day read for me, I look forward to more from this author.

Thank you to NetGalley for my copy of this novel.

I received a free electronic copy of this novel from Netgalley, Matthew Pritchard, and Endeavour Press on March 1, 2017 in exchange for an honest review. Thank you all, for sharing your hard work with me.

Scarecrow was an excellent who-done-it set in Spain and London, with a cast of believable characters who are personable and empathetic, and bad guys who are mostly all bad. The murders are graphic, so mature readers only, but the mystery is well hidden and the method of exposure well timed. The mystery in this novel is set around the difficulties encountered by English seniors trying to build or remodel retirement homes in Spain – these are based on true cases encountered by English retirees in southern Spain.

Danny Sanchez is a newspaperman with eighteen years experience, raised, educated and employed in England at the Fleet Bugle for years, but is currently working in Spain. It is his varied experience in the newspaper business that helps him uncover the links that solve this crime spree. I will want to read more Danny Sanchez novels written by Matthew Pritchard.