Erica Foster is back and in some style!!Will give all her fans a fantastic experience and make new readers hunt out all previous novels.A great plot with several sub-plots to keep your interest from first word until the last.Looking forward to reading more

A return to Erika Foster books at the very best. I felt a bit disappointed with the last book but wow this one is back on form.
A scary killer and kept me turning the pages. I had lost my reading mojo this year but this book borought it back with a bang.
Good to see Moss coming to the forefront too.
Cannot wait for the next one in the series.

Always know I will have a great read with this author. Not disappointed. Lots of twists and turns to keep you wondering . Erika Foster continues to develop as an detective and in this book I think she can finally find some solace and move forward after the death of her husband . Erika has her flaws but she is learning to control her urges and fight battles that are important to herself and solving cases. To her every victim has a story to tell . This book follows a murderer who wears a gas mask and seeks out young unsuspecting victims . A twist at the ending . Best to read yourself to find out .

Another winner!

Whelp-I'm going to have to come back and give this review a bit more love, as I'm so short on time right now, but I didn't want to just leave this as it was.

For those who have not read any of the books in the series, let me stop you right here. You need to go immediately and grab book one [book:The Girl In The Ice|28233082] and settle in for a fantastic read.

While these books would work as a stand alone, I think that there is so much more to gain from the characters and their backstories when you start at the beginning. And these are characters that certainly deserve the attention!

If you are already a fan, you most likely have already read this (or shortly will be) and will be singing it's praises along with everyone else. ...because it's just that good. Again.

So here's to the long wait again for book 7...and hoping that it's just as stellar as the rest have been.

ARC provided by NetGalley

Every time I see news about the next installment in this series I get excited. This latest book, Deadly Secrets may well be my favourite. I zoomed through it, utterly unable to put it down once I'd began.
With Erica leading her team in the hunt for the culprit in a particularly grisly murder, they are under a lot of pressure, even with the return of James Peterson.
They are soon linked into another mysterious case after discovering evidence on a mobile phone which could be related.
During the course of their investigation, Erica receives bad news and has to leave Moss in charge of the case while she goes to look after her father in law. While she is there she faces up to her painful past and vows to make changes in her life.
I thoroughly enjoyed this latest book, getting more involved with my favourite characters lives was fantastic and on top of this, we get two interesting and well thought out cases to solve, with some brilliant twists, resulting in a bloody marvellous conclusion.
All said, if you have yet to read this series, my only question is where the hell have you been hiding?

Robert Bryndza I salute you! The 6th in the hugely popular Detective Erika Foster series is nothing short of brilliant!

It's a freezing cold snowy morning, when Mandy Brent awakes from her alcoholic haze to discover her daughter Marissa's blood soaked body, frozen to the ground just feet away from the the front doorstep.

Marissa Lewis was a beautiful 22 year old, and worked as a burlesque dancer in London's strip clubs. She was well known in the clubs, and had something of a reputation in her South London neighbourhood. It was common knowledge that she'd had affairs with at least two of her neighbours, both of them married men, and as we gain more knowledge of Marissa, it's not hard to see that she would have made a number of enemies. Running parallel to the murder, is the case of a stalker who attacks both men and women - witnesses describe him as very tall, and wearing black clothes - but what makes him stand out from the usual attacker is the fact that he always wears a gas mask adorned with small white squares around the mouth, giving the appearance of a leering grin, not unnaturally, this only adds to the fear that he inflicts. This dangerous individual apparently appears out of nowhere to terrify and attack his victims.

Well honestly, I loved everything about Deadly Secrets, loved the way we witnessed Erika's vulnerable side with some really heart melting moments. The police procedural work itself was excellent, with impressive use of smoke and mirrors, twists and turns. It was good to see Detective Moss take a leading role in the latter part of the book - in fact one of the most intense chapters involved Moss, and it was utterly gripping, I could not put it down! And by the way, that was a cracking ending, never saw that one coming!

I have to say that Robert Bryndza is without doubt one of our most talented crime writers, and long may that be the case. Can't wait for the next!

* Thank you to Netgalley, Bookouture, and Robert Bryndza for my ARC. I have given an honest review in exchange

I am absoloutly addicted to Robert Bryndza books. Such gripping and original storylines lines with a fabulous main character Erika Foster. Having read all of the books in the series I couldnt wait to read Deadly Secrets. I was not disapointed!
Deadly secrets is chilling,gripping,and a book which readers wont be able to put down. From the first chapter Bryndza grabs your attention when a mother finds her daughter viciously murdered on her doorstep. There are lots of suspects and many sides to the murder victim which complicate inquiries lead by Erika to solve the murder
Loved the twists and turns throughout the book and another crime which occurs in the same area where victims are a attacked by a perpetrator wearing a gas mask weaves it way into the story and gave me nightmares!
An excellent and brilliant five star story , written by a very talented author who is the top writer in this genre.
If you overlook his books on a bookshop shelf you will miss out out and deny yourself the best books you can read!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review.
Another astonishing, resounding, five stars for Robert Bryndza’s sixth Erika Foster novel, “Deadly Secrets”.
When a young woman is killed on her own front doorstep, DCI Erika Foster finds herself immersed, once again, in the investigation. As it unfolds, Erika discovers other attacks that occurred within the same London suburb with one other thing in common- the victims were all attacked by a figure in black, wearing a gas mask. When Erika must step away from the case to take care of her ailing father-in-law, DI Moss steps in and soon finds herself trapped in a dangerous situation, with their prime suspect in the murder investigation in control.
Each Erika Foster novel continues to impress me. Although it is not necessary to read the other novels in the series (“Deadly Secrets” provides a short but sweet summary of the most important plot points), I don’t know why you wouldn’t!
Erika is a powerful character and as each novel reveals more and more about her backstory, the reader’s relationship with her is only cemented further. Erika’s insecurities are bared in this one, as her relationship with Petersen is laid out on the table, and she finally finds closure after the death of her husband, Mark. Some old familiar faces (Isaac and Moss for example) return with force, and although I was able to guess the ending, there was some surprising details about the murder that were certainly unpredictable!
As always, Bryndza pulls a reader in with his exciting plot twists and captivating writing style. Erika is a character deserving of adoration and, even after six books, there is no boredom or repetition. I am only intrigued with the question of how many more Erika Foster books can Bryndza create? Whatever the answer, I will read every one!

I am a huge fan of Robert Bryndza's DCI Erika Foster series and in my opinion the books just get better and better. A great storyline, plenty of suspense and a chilling twist. I particularly like the background information on the characters which helps immensely into getting the feel of the books. I seriously did not want the book to finish even though I was desperate for the outcome.

Erika Foster is back and Robert Bryndza delivers another superb book.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for gifting me an advance reading copy of this. I am huge fan of the Erika Foster series and this doesn't disappoint, in fact it confirms the authors place as one of my current favourites and the new king of crime.
The novel follows hot on the heels of the previous book when a young woman is brutally murdered on her doorstep on Christmas Eve. What follows are subplots win a masked stalker and the tangled, sordid life of the victim. Who wanted Marissa dead and why? What is the significance of the gas mask? Meanwhile Erika begins to come to terms with her past and hopefully she can move forward in her personal life future books.
The novel moves forward at a pace that kept me turning the pages, so desperate was I to see what happened next. Looking forward to book 7 already

The sixth in the Erika Foster series delivers as big a punch as the previous five. It’s Christmas Day, and you know things are bad when Erika is happier to investigate a murder she comes across then attending lunch at her boss’s house. Bryndza paints the perfect beginning as Erika attempts to manage the snowy crime scene dressed in a dress and heels.

The book moves along at a good clip, with no drag. This is a well told police procedural. The victim is not well liked, so there are plenty of suspects. At the same time, people are being attacked by a man wearing a gas mask. It’s unclear whether the cases are connected.

Erika is still striving to have a life outside of work but it’s not going well. I really connected with Erika and what she’s dealing with. She is a true Type A when it comes to juggling everything. I also liked that we got to see more deeply into the personal lives of her colleagues.

Bryndza’s writing is spot on perfect. I felt I could envision every scene.

For anyone who has not read the previous books, you’re in for a treat. This is a wonderful series and I can hardly wait for the next one.

My thanks to netgalley and Bookouture for an advance copy of this book.

i absolutely loved this lastest book (book 6) from Robert Bryndza. Deadly Secrets begins with the brutal murder of a young burlesque dancer on her own doorstep on a snowy Christmas Eve night. DCI Erika Foster chances upon the police cordon line when she is on her way to her colleagues
house for Christmas dinner.
DCI foster is a complex character and Bryndza gives the reader an insight into the emotional turmoil that Erika deals with since losing her husband (who was also a police office).
This book is a riveting read, which leaves the reader guessing who the gas mask murderer is, my perceived suspected changed with each turn of the page. The final twist at the end of the of the book when the reader finds out who the real killer is and the reason why the young burlesque dancer is killed is totally unexpected.
Another great book from Bryndza in the DCI Foster series, this book can be read as a stand-alone copy but the previous Foster novels are equally as gripping and I would recommend you read these too... This book has been reviewed after reading an advance review copy from Netgalley, with thanks.

Loved this. Erika back at her best . Gripping main plot. The book grabs you from the first line. A snowy Christmas Eve in London, but this is no fairytale. Greed, lies, blood , murder and a twist in the end you will never guess. The subplots continue to delight as the whole team move on on their personal lives
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This is the sixth book in the Detective Erika Foster series and I found it to be the strongest one since the first book The Girl in the Ice. I'm not sure what to say that I haven't said in my other reviews - suspenseful, great cast of familiar characters. Erika's taking no bull from anyone. I thought the author was going to lose me towards the end, but everything worked out. This page-turner had no dull spots. I love this series!

Beautiful burlesque dancer, Marissa Lewis, is found murdered and frozen to the ground right outside her door by her mother. Detective Erika Foster, a widow who loves to bury herself in her police work, comes upon the police scene as she heads for a Christmas luncheon. She stops at the crime scene and soon immerses herself in this case forgetting the Christmas festivities. As the case starts to unfold, there are complications that arise. There is someone dressed in black wearing a gasmask that is attacking and terrorizing both men and women that no one can identify. As Detective Foster starts looking into Marissa's past, there are a lot of secrets uncovered along with numerous potential suspects. This was an exciting nail-biting read with a totally surprise ending that I did not see coming. I highly recommend this book.

Erika Foster is back! With Deadly Secrets, Robert Bryndza brings you yet another page turner with full of surprises that will keep you on the edge!
Its Christmas day and Erika Foster is on her way to her boss’s home for lunch. On her way, stumbles upon a murder scene. A beautiful burlesque dancer, Marissa Lewis is found dead on her garden with her throat slit. Erika takes charge of the case. Erika’s team finds that Marissa is well known around the community but not everyone’s favorite. She even had affair with two married men around her neighborhood and blackmailed one of them. The suspect list keeps increasing but Erika and her team keep hitting road blocks.
On the other hand, there are several reports about a guy wearing a gas mask attacking random strangers. When the CCTV footages near Marissa’s home turn up, Erika finds that Marissa’s attacker was wearing a gas mask too!
Were these two related?
At this point, Erika’s Father in law gets sick and she leaves to Manchester assigning her Detective Inspector Moss in charge. As the pressure of the case builds up, DI Moss is unsure if she is capable of solving the case. While Erika battles her personal demons, Moss and her team bring the case to a close.
When Erika comes back, she notices a glitch in the case. Have they arrested the right person?
Robert Bryndza will keep you guessing till the last page.
I have been following this series from book one and I must say, the quality just keeps increasing. With every book, the character Erika Foster evolves and she has stepped up to a top place in my list of favorite fictional characters. However, in this book she takes a step back from the case to deal with her personal issues which is typically unusual of her. I believe we will see a slight shift in Erika’s character in upcoming books. Also, Moss and Peterson show up more in the story and it’s refreshing to see their characters develop.
Overall, Deadly secrets presents a twisted plot with engaging characters. This has definitely become one of my favorite series.
I do recommend Erika Foster series for all police procedural fans!
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookotoure for ARC.

This along with another Bookouture author, is one of my most anticipated reads of the year.
I have so been looking forward to getting my grubby little hands on this bad boy. Praying for it to come out.
Oh my days, book 6, how did that happen? I absolutely love this series. Robert Bryndza has not disappointed in any of his books. Each book grows and gets exceptionally better than the last.
If you have any plans, forget them. Once this book is started it is so difficult to put it down.
Easily his best book yet.
I love the character that is Erika Foster, I would also recommend that for the best reading experience that these books are read in order.
Erika is on her way to Christmas Dinner with her Boss and his family. A dinner she doesn't want to be going to, when she spots a police officer at a crime scene. It just so happens that Erika's help really is needed here after a woman's body has been found. It's clear this is a murder case, and instantly Erika gets to work.
This book took more turns than me when i'm lost. What an amazingly written story. You suddenly start to think you know who had done something, then you find your wrong. This book really does have you guessing the whole way through. An amazing mixture of characters in this book. They complimented the story brilliantly.

It's difficult to do a book like this justice when you're crap with words, but by god it was just brilliant.

​There is one thing clear on finishing this book. Robert Bryndza knows how to write, he knows what his readers want and he delivers, ten fold. Utterly Brilliant. What a ride!

Detective Erika Foster has a random day off for Christmas when she drives past a murder scene. Of course being Erika she has to stop. It's the body of a young woman, Burlesque dancer Marissa Lewis who is dead in her snowy front garden. Who would kill a young woman with all her life ahead of her.

The team throw themselves into the investigation - it's nice to see Peterson back although that brings some unwelcome heartache for Erika. Erika has some personal stuff to sort so Moss takes on the case which could have devastating personal consequences. She does a good job but decides she prefers being part of a team. And what's the connection to the case of the man in the gas mask who's been assaulting people in the street..and is there more to Marissa than meets the eye...

An absolute brilliant fast paced read with a surprising ending I for one didn't see coming! Loved it.

This was one of the best in the Erika Foster series that I have read. While the central murder plot was excellent, moving Erika out of her comfort zone (i.e., caring for her father-in-law) added a new dimension to the character. I'm interested to see how she evolves in future book now that she has resolved some of her past.

4.5 Stars

I was a bit worried before starting this one, the last book of the Erika Foster series was kind of a disappointment for me and i was afraid i won't enjoy this one either. Fortunately i was worrying for nothing and i liked this new book of the series a lot.

A girl was found brutally murdered on the doorsteps of her own home, and with each passing day of the investigation and with every new lead, new secrets were uncovered and it turned out that a lot of persons have motives to kill her. Things got more complicated when this case seemed to be connected to another one, with no solid leads for either.

I enjoyed following this investigation and the challenges the team was facing, it was also interesting to see Erika facing her past for real and i was happy and relieved to notice that Mr Bryndza seems to be giving Erika Foster a break, at last!
The development of the case was interesting and i was surprised by the end. I did not think it would be like that.
The characters are as interesting as ever, and we saw some new sides to them, but i still hope there would be more focus on them in the future.

It was a very enjoyable book,but there were only some scenes and descriptions that made a bit uncomfortable, that i had to skip and this was the reason it was not a 5 stars from me.
Still, i am glad to see this series got back in the list of my favorite series, after the uncertainties of the last book.
Can't wait for the next one.