One chapter into this book I realised that I had a new author to add to my favourites list. This is the third book in a series featuring the main character Lambert but reads well as a stand alone.
The police operational methods described seemed a bit different to the usual set up (I liked the little bit of a nod to line of duty fans with AC19 internal affairs style involvement) and I'm not sure if the security services style connections of the NCA teams and software etc. ring that true. It didn't put me off enjoying the book though.

DCI Lambert is called in to investigate a house fire and from here on in the action in this thriller begins. On discovering the remains of two bodies, one of which is a senior police officer, the reader knows that this case is going to be far from simple.

Dead Embers, the third Lambert book, continues the story of the troubled detective as he tries to solve the investigation into the mysterious deaths whilst manoeuvring around the Anti-Corruption team who have taken an interest in his boss as well as trying to maintain some resemblance of normality with his personal relationships.

Unable to give too much away for fear of spoilers, the clever writing of Matt Brolly ensures that you are totally gripped from the beginning and led on a journey of discovery with Lambert and his team to ensure those guilty are brought to justice.

A brilliant third book in the highly addictive series... I didn't want it to end!