As this was book 3 in the series I was a little worried something would get lost in the story however reading as a stand alone wasn't too bad,
There was Cat's other half about an old case which could be from a previous book but it still flowed nicely I didn't feel like I'd missed out too much.

So it did take a while for me to get into this book and some parts to me, felt they dragged a little bit. Felt a bit slow paced compared to other of this type of books I've read. However the story was good, the ending with everything out in the open shocked me a bit!! The things we'd do for those love ❤

This was an average read as it felt very predictable
The writing was fine but was repetitive
Not a huge fan of this

Cat is the main character, having not
tead the previous books in the series I am unaware of what she's been up to but clearly there are skeletons in her cupboard which could potentially prove difficult in her romantic relationship with Aiden.
There weren't too many characters so it was easy to follow the plot. Reasonably fast paced and I will be buying further books from this author

I've enjoyed the last two books in this series by Caz Frears so knew I had to read the third installment. The characters, whilst at time are slightly ambitious are fun and engaging. I found the start of the book a little slow and to readers who haven't read the last two installments maybe slightly confusing. The author knows how to build suspense and it is no different with this book, I enjoyed the trials and tribulations of Cat Kinsella and gang as well as the pacing throughout most of the book.

The 3rd in the series and the 2nd cat kinsella novel I’ve read. Slightly warned more to cat in this one, and as with the last, really great story with a twist I didn’t expect

Due to a sudden, unexpected passing in the family a few years ago and another more recently and my subsequent (mental) health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for several years after the bereavements. This meant I didn't read or venture onto netgalley for years as not only did it remind me of that person as they shared my passion for reading, but I also struggled to maintain interest in anything due to overwhelming depression. I was therefore unable to download this title in time and so I couldn't give a review as it wasn't successfully acquired before it was archived. The second issue that has happened with some of my other books is that I had them downloaded to one particular device and said device is now defunct, so I have no access to those books anymore, sadly.

This means I can't leave an accurate reflection of my feelings towards the book as I am unable to read it now and so I am leaving a message of explanation instead. I am now back to reading and reviewing full time as once considerable time had passed I have found that books have been helping me significantly in terms of my mindset and mental health - this was after having no interest in anything for quite a number of years after the passings. Anything requested and approved will be read and a review written and posted to Amazon (where I am a Hall of Famer & Top Reviewer), Goodreads (where I have several thousand friends and the same amount who follow my reviews) and Waterstones (or Barnes & Noble if the publisher is American based). Thank you for the opportunity and apologies for the inconvenience.

This is already the third book in the series, and even though I haven't read the previous books yet, I think this one read nicely enough as a standalone. It starts off with a bang. The remains of a woman is found, and immediately it is assumed that she is the missing victim of a killer. But the killer never confessed to her murder. The book was entertaining, and you were gripped to the end, just had to see who the woman was, and who was the killer. The real killer.

Wow! Just wow!
I loved this book. The feeling of tension and suspense leapt of the pages, making this one of my favourite tags.
I can't wait for more from Caz Frear.

I always tell myself not to start any new series as there are so many out there already and I can't keep up. I didn't know SHED NO TEARS was the third in a series when I requested it otherwise I wouldn't have but I have to say it was a pleasure being in Cat Kinsella's company for a few hours or so. I loved the first person narrative of her character and the witty quips she constantly delivered throughout her narrative. They were quick and they were sharp and sometimes intensely amusing. It kept the story from becoming boring as without her witty narrative throughout, things would have dragged a lot more.

The story begins in Caxton in Cambridgeshire where DC Cat Kinsella and her partner DS Luigi Parnell have hailed up from London from the Met to investigate the skeletal remains that have been uncovered in a shallow grave covered by logs. What struck Cat from almost the off was that the body had been hidden rather than buried, which alluded to the killer being in too much of a hurry to take the time to bury his victim. And the killer they liked for this murder was Christopher Masters, deceased, more infamously known as The Roommate Killer. They suspected the remains to be that of his fourth victim, Holly Kemp, who disappeared two days before Masters was arrested for his crimes.

On 23rd February 2012, Holly Kemp was seen walking down Valentine Street in Clapham and up to the door of number 6 where she knocked and the door was opened by none other than Masters. That was the last anyone saw Holly. Except her killer of course. And as Masters had been on a spree, collecting women answering his ad for a roommate - hence the moniker "The Roommate" - before torturing and killing them in the space of just two weeks and she had last been seen knocking on his door, Holly was thus labelled as his fourth and final victim. But was she?

All of Masters' victims had been tortured, strangled and left naked in pretty much the same place. Holly's remains, once they were found, weren't even in London but 100 miles away in Cambridgeshire. Fibres had been found with her remains indicating that she'd still been clothed at the time she was disposed of, her hyoid bone wasn't broken suggesting that she had not been strangled and as a complete stray from Masters' MO, she'd been shot in the back of the head execution style. That's just not a different MO...that a different beast altogether.

From the moment Holly's remains were discovered, The Roommate case was re-evaluated as the team began to dig into Holly's life and her death to ascertain if she was indeed Masters' fourth and final victim. He himself had been vague on the matter. First he said had killed her, then he said he didn't, then he did, then he didn't...and so on. Anything he had said with regards to Holly couldn't be trusted and so the team has to re-open the case into her disappearance six years on.

But as Cat and Parnell dig deeper, they uncover a litany of discrepancies made at the time of the original investigation. Is this a case of bad policing or the fact that once they found an eyewitness who saw Holly enter Masters' house they decided that there was no need to look further? But isn't that in itself bad policing? Because shouldn't all avenues be investigated before coming to a conclusion? Cat fears that something is amiss and it smells distinctly dodgy. But then of course the SIO at the time, DCI Tessa Dyer's husband was terminally ill at the time and she had a lot going on. Maybe Tess missed something because her mind wasn't completely on the job - that would understandable under the circumstances. So Cat's boss, DCI Kate Steele calls Tessa, now a Superintendent, in on to help liaise on the investigation.

SHED NO TEARS is a tense and gritty police procedural peppered throughout with Cat's first person witty narrative as she describes her various colleagues, suspects and even her own family. It kept the story from becoming boring as the banter and the investigation appeared to just bounce around the incident room at times. I loved Cat, not so much for her strong character but for her humour and wit which I totally love.

Overall, SHED NO TEARS is a satisfying read with grit, tenacity and a witty humour akin to Stuart MacBride. An enjoyable read with a somewhat surprising outcome.

I would like to thank #CazFrear, #Netgalley and #BonnierBooks and #Zaffre for an ARC of #ShedNoTears in exchange for an honest review.

What a book – such a great thriller! Great story, good characters.

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

Even though I did end up buying myself a physical copy of this book, I would still like to thank Netgalley and the publishers for providing me with a copy of this book to read and review.

Another brilliantly-written Cat Kinsella read! A character that is extremely well-developed, relatable,very believable and easy to like. With a shady family, a conflicted relationship, and terrific detective work, Cat gets more and more interesting with every book! I just love her story and I can't wait to read more!
The case itself was definitely intriguing from the very start. I get a tad confused at times because there were so many suspects and characters being thrown into the mix, but it did eventually all make sense.
It's fast-paced, shocking, engaging and clever right from the start to finish.
Can't wait to see what's next for Cat after that ending!
Definitely a must-read!

Wow, what a thriller. The well-paced plot, the relatable character, the dialogue. This is a book that is likely to be undersold in the current genre. A really cracking read.

This is the third instalment of the police crime series featuring DC Cat Kinsella.

Six years after her murder, the body of Holly Kemp is discovered hidden in a shallow ditch. Her killer has been murdered himself in prison, and the body discovered doesn’t fit his murder profile.

This story delves into the criminal underworld, bent coppers and unreliable witnesses. The story is well developed and keeps you on your toes. A real gutsy example of this genre.

A fast paced thriller with great characters and insight into their personal lives too.

I have read the first in this series so I was aware of the back story between Cat and her father and I think it added to her character development and how she reacted to certain situations.

I can’t wait for the next one!

Shed No Tears is the third book in DC Cat Kinsella series, It could be read as a standalone, but I definitely recommend reading the previous books - Sweet Little Lies and Stone Cold Heart as they are also really good books and only enrich the series.

I gather from other reviews that it would be best o read this series in order although I did start to read this one. It promises to be an excellent book so I will enjoy reading it to make sure that I can fully understand the characters involved.f

This is the third book in the Cat Kinsella series but the first one I've read. Firstly it doesn't matter if you haven't read the others, although I intend to now. I really enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down.

I very much enjoyed this book. It has a good story and excellent main characters. I would definately recommend this book.

I really wish I’d read this series in order because it’s clear that the characters develop throughout the three books. Caz Frear has combined the personal story of an engaging female character with a well-plotted thriller. She writes very well, sometimes with a light touch, sometimes bringing the reader crashing down to earth. I’ll definitely read the previous books in the series.

Really enjoyed reading this book, couldn't put it down, must admit its one that I would happily pick up again and read,
Overall I would recommend to anyone to read it, can't wait to get it on my page and let my followers know what I think about it!

This is the third book in the series featuring a young woman detective. The first book, Sweet Little Lies, was one of my favourite books of the year (2017). The main character is fiesty and well-rounded, as are all of the permanent characters, and they interact authentically.

Her career is well on its way now and the story revolves around the police procedural aspects, and despite me not being in the British police force, there is a genuine feel to the methods portrayed. I especially like the police banter. Each of the people questioned and investigated are fully formed and even the more offbeat folk are very human.

The book is written with an earthy wit and warmth so that the terrible content (a well-decayed corpse) and a potential serial killer is not overly depressing. It is a good plot and therefore mystery, but it is really the characters that make this series. So much so, that I looked forward to the private life of the police officer more than the case, which at times was a bit slow. However, I didn't see that end. Excellent stuff.

Well written and a good read. Recommended.