This is the first book I’ve read by this author and it won’t be the last!! This is the third book in the Cat Kinsella series so I will definitely be catching up and reading the first two!! A very cleverly thought out storyline with a twist at the end I wasn’t expecting! I loved the main character Cat , and the humour throughout the book . Highly recommend this book and series

I am a huge fan of a good police procedural and this fits the bill brilliantly. The main protagonist is extremely likeable and has great depth and the plot is captivating from the very first page. I have not read the others in the series but would not hesitate to go back and do so.

I chose to read and review an eARC of Shed No Tears but that has in no way influenced my review.

I LOVE this series. The DC Cat Kinsella Series is one of the most interesting, compelling, readable new crime series out there at the moment and I get very excited when I know there's a new book coming out. There's something about Cat Kinsella that is just 'right'. She's down to earth and very likeable, she's hard-working and a first class copper (we won't mention the, erm, skeletons in the closet). If you've not picked up one of this author's books before, then now, this very moment, is your chance to rectify that.

DC Cat Kinsella and her DS, Luigi (Lu) Parnell have left the bright lights of London for Cambridge. A body, or what remains of it, has been discovered. The remains of the final victim of the 'Roommate Killer', Holly Kemp, have been found dumped in a field up the M11. Case finally closed after 6 long years. But on closer inspection, there are differences between the victims. It looks as though Holly was dressed, the other victims weren't. There are differences to the wounds Holly suffered too. Nothing really matches. But the 'Roommate Killer' confessed to her murder....sort of. And there was an eye witness account which placed Holly at the killer's house. Was the right person accused of Holly's murder? And if not, who killed Holly Kemp...?

Everything about Shed No Tears clicked for me. The author can do no wrong in my eyes. This is one of two new crime series that every crime fiction fan should read, without doubt! If you're a regular visitor to the blog then you will know that characters maketh the book for me and the author has created the most wonderful cast. I've already mentioned how much I love Kinsella but I have just as much love for her senior officers (who are more like parents than superiors at times!), DS Lu Parnell and DCI Kate Steele. These two supporting characters add as much to the story as Kinsella does. Reigning her in when necessary, encouraging her to make random, off-the-wall connections at other times which move the investigation forward. Plus you have wonderful dollops of menace which Kinsella's real-life father brings to the story. A devoted father, yes, but also a criminal with a dangerous boss who knows too much and won't think twice about taking Kinsella down.

To fully appreciate the DC Cat Kinsella series I would recommend that you start with the first book - Sweet Little Lies - as the author builds the story and the relationships over time and Sweet Little Lies is the cornerstone of the entire series. Coming straight into Shed No Tears may raise a couple of questions about the previous books so you may as well purchase them all and start at the beginning. They're all cracking novels and you won't regret it.

Would I recommend this book? Absolutely, yes! I would recommend all three books in this brilliant series. Shed No Tears is a slower paced investigation but it will hook you in from the start. I had my suspicions about where the story was going to go but that didn't take anything away from the reading experience. I'm very intrigued to see where the author is going to take the next book as Shed No Tears ends on a bit of a revelation. Change may be afoot! I love the characterisation, I love the compelling plots and I absolutely adore the sprinkles of humour which had me laughing out loud at points. A marvellous addition to what is becoming a very strong series. More please! Highly recommended.

I chose to read and review an eARC of Shed No Tears. The above review is my own unbiased opinion.

#ShedNoTears #NetGalley I believe this is the third book in this series and I have not read the first two but this was perfectly capable of being read as a stand alone although I am sure there would be useful background to the characters having read the previous books. I felt the book started off a bit slow and it was a bit confusing who was who and what their role was in the early chapters. However , the book soon picked up momentum and from about a third of the way through there was plenty of action and drama with nice reasonable sized chapters that kept me reading 'just one more chapter' before I put the book down! An ending that I didn't twig until it was almost upon me and certainly there is more drama to come from Cat's background and family. I look forward to reading the next installment

Shed No Tears by Caz Frear is a fast paced thriller with a superbly plotted mystery that once started I did not want to put down. Although part of a series, this is the first book featuring Cat Kinsella that I’ve read, and I do have to admit that I wish I’d read the first two books in the series first. But having said that, I still enjoyed every word of this third book in the series, and it has most definitely whet my appetite to learn more about the fascinating DC Cat Kinsella and her backstory.

In Shed No Tears Cat is assigned to the cold case of a serial killer known as ‘The Roommate Killer’ who strangled three women over a two week period in a London house in November 2012. Holly Kemp, his fourth victim, was never found. Until now. But the unearthing of Holly’s remains in a field in Cambridgeshire throws up serious questions regarding her murder. Did someone get it wrong all those years ago? And if so, with ‘The Roommate Killer’ dead and no longer able to answer questions, who really did kill Holly Kemp?

What follows is a tense thriller, filled to the brim with twists and turns that will keep you guessing throughout. But as Cat and her partner, DS Luigi Parnell, do everything in their power to uncover the secrets of the past, they unwittingly put their own lives at risk. Will they be able to give Holly the justice she deserves?

Full of intrigue and dark humour and with a fascinating protagonist you can’t help but root for, Shed No Tears is a suspense filled thriller that I thoroughly enjoyed from beginning to end. Caz Frear has created a fascinating character in DC Cat Kinsella who I look forward to learning more about in future books.

A beautifully written, superbly plotted mystery thriller I would highly recommend.

Cat Kinsella and Luigi Parnell are called out after the remains of a body are found in a ditch. It seems they’ve finally found Holly Kemp after she vanished 6 years ago and was believed to have been murdered by Christopher Masters, The Roommate Killer.

Things aren’t adding up though, Holly wasn’t murdered the same way that Masters other 3 victims were. Was The Roommate Killer responsible? Was there an accomplice? Or is there a killer still out there?

Oh my days, what a devilishly good story this is. It’s so good being back with Cat, she’s a great character and if you haven’t read the first two books in this series then I highly recommend you do. Shed No Tears would work as a stand-alone but to really get to know Cat and her story, then starting at the beginning would really benefit you. They are honestly such good books that you’ll fly through them.

Cat Kinsella is one of those characters you take to straight away, she’s clever, determined, caring, kind and she has a great sense of humour. Cat has secrets though and they’re always there in the back of her mind, troubling her but I think they make her more determined sometimes and she uses the fear or guilt to try and do her best.

Shed No Tears is an absolutely gripping read, from the first word to the last I was invested and I couldn’t put it down. I would be absolutely useless in the police because I had no clue how this case was going to be solved. Every time I thought I might possibly have maybe the slightest idea a red herring was thrown in and I love a story that keeps you on your toes, and this one did just that.

Caz Frear has written another fantastic story that is filled with brilliant characters that are realistic and really come to life. I really tried to take my time reading this book but I just couldn’t, each chapter I would say was my last but I had to keep reading, I was just so caught up in the story that sleep seemed very unimportant and then I was sad I was finished the book. Definitely a 5 star read.

This is my second book by Caz Frear featuring DC Cat Kinsella and it was a fabulous read!

In this third instalment in the series, Cat is called to a crime scene in Cambridgeshire where the body of a young woman, Holly Kemp, has been found on remote farmland. Holly, thought to have been 'The Roommate' murderer, serial killer Christopher Masters', fourth victim, disappeared some years ago. However, when Holly’s body is found, there are inconsistencies which cast doubt on Masters' guilt and raise further questions.

Shed No Tears is a superb story, written with skill, cleverness and style. The author has created a simply wonderful, believable, though flawed character in Cat Kinsella. Cat was absolutely perfect as the narrator in this gripping page-turner. Brimming with fascinating individuals, DS Luigi Parnell, in particular, made a marvellous sidekick and co-worker. Shed No Tears is an enthralling and twisted tale of murder, evil, guilt, deceit and lies with added snippets of humour, banter and great camaraderie. This thriller/ mystery was excellently paced thereby keeping my attention throughout. A very highly recommended novel that should not be missed.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Bonnier Books UK/ Zaffre via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.

What’s really enjoyable about these books is the blending of Cat’s rather challenging personal life and the cases she works on. In this book, Cat’s facing an unusual challenge with a closed case coming into question. I really enjoyed the plotting, and how a previous conviction begins to fall apart; it’s something to get your teeth into and puzzle out.

Frear writes great characters and backstories; the reader is given great depth, which adds to the superb storytelling. In this book, Cat’s personal life is on the up, however, she is still hiding many secrets that could not just damage her new relationship, but also her career. I feel, the crime takes the lead in this book, and it’s a great balance. The interplay with Cat and her colleagues is enjoyable, and she has a great, mixed team of characters around her.

‘Shed no Tears’ comes highly recommended from me, it’s smart, carefully plotted, and at its core is an intelligent, flawed, but likeable protagonist to follow. A crime thriller with heart, drama and camaraderie; there’re twists, turns, red-herrings, all ending with a tense, heart-pounding climax.

My favourite of the DC Cat Kinsella books so far ~ thanks to Caz Frear for the wonderful storytelling, throughly enjoyable.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bonnier books for a copy org this to review.
This is the third police procedural featuring young London detective Cat Kinsella, her complicated and completely plausible family life, the machinations of office politics and her contribution to the tight knit team’s attempt to solve a particularly troubling murder.
Young Holly had overcome all sorts of adversity by the time she went missing, thought to be the last victim of a serial killer. Years have passed, most memories have faded, but the case needs to be reopened. Colleagues’ work needs to be re-examined.
I had enjoyed the first two books in this series and I romped through every twist and turn of this one. There are ethical dilemmas, scores to settle, and the whiff of corruption. Cat has flaws and she needs to keep her secrets safe.
Cat still needs to balance the expectations of her dishy boyfriend and fishy family.
I look forward to reading what Cat did next.

I don’t know how to start my review, so I’ll just say… I LOVED IT!!! Actually, I love the entire series. I love the characters, I love the suspenseful plots, and I love the writing. I am completely drawn to the stories and I only emerge from the book once I finish reading.

In Shed No Tears, DC Cat Kinsella and her colleagues are called to investigate the discovery of a body in a field in Cambridgeshire: Holly Kemp went missing six years earlier and everyone thought she had been victim of the Roommate Killer, Christopher Masters, who then died in prison. However, the evidence cast doubt about whether Holly Kemp was indeed a victim of the Roommate Killer and, as Kinsella investigates, she uncovers secrets and lies that she didn’t see coming.

Cat Kinsella is a fantastic character and she develops well in this third novel. The story is told from her point of view and she feels authentic and relatable. She is funny, smart, she has flaws and makes mistakes and she is hiding secrets that, if they ever came out, could ruin her career and her relationship with her boyfriend. Cat Kinsella is my favourite character, but I also really like her colleagues as they form a well-put together team of detectives. I enjoy reading their humorous banter, their sense of camredie, and, especially I like Kinsella’s close relationship with her partner DS Luigi Parnell.

I love police procedural and I think that this series by Caz Frear is one of the best out there and definitely one of my favourites. Shed No Tears has a twisty and immersive plot that comes to life thanks to the author brilliant and captivating writing and I can’t get enough of this series!

So as Caz' first book had been lurking in my TBR for way too long, and thanks to the prompt by this blogtour, I went back to the beginning and read the Cat Kinsella mysteries from the start and oh boy am I glad that I did.

In fact, having raced through all 3 books in just over a week, I am envious of those about to encounter the formidable Cat for themselves.

In 'Sweet Little Lies', Cat is introduced to the world of crime fiction, her background story revealed as she investigates the death of a woman she had presumed had died decades before. Her instincts to investigate, explore and expose lies has been as integral to her from childhood, as is her antagonism towards her dodgy father, minor criminal figure and pub owner.

Change of name, move to London, established as rising star of the police force under the watchful eye of Murder Squad boss Kate Steele, and parental father figure of a partner, Luigi Parnell, Cat is going places. Her ruthlessness in pursuit is revealed as both a character flaw and a boon, she does not let go until the right person is being dangled by the ear in  front of Lady Justice.

In the second, 'Stone Cold Heart', after a brief sojourn, Cat is back in her stomping ground investigating the death of a young Australian woman-accident or murder, this throws up links to Joseph Madden, the coffee seller who asks Cat's advice about his wife who he is convinced is planning to do him harm. Was this a set up from the start? Where do you stop and start being a police professional? As the case progressivel gets darker and darker, what starts as trying to identify a killer produces a whole range of suspects...

And in this, the third outing for Cat, she is encountering her first 'cold' case-that of the serial killer known as 'The Roommate Killer'.

Four women were acsribed to his killer playbook,3 bodies recovered and irrefutable proof of the 4th entering his building never to be seen again,closed the case 6 years agao.

His boasts in jail attracted the wrong kind of attention and resulted in his murder, so when the bones of 4th victim, Holly Kemp are found, it seems like the case is once again, wrapped up tight. But discrepancies in the murder method, and the condition of the body ring alarm bells for Cat.

In order to go back into this case and investiagte every crossed t and dotted i, she risks undermining on the fastest climbing female superior officers, and personal hero Tessa Dyer. Coupled with this, one of her father's criminal associates, 'Uncle' Frank Hickey is determined to bring her onto his payroll with the threat of exposing her family history and undermining everything she has worked towards.

Caught between a rock and a hard place and somehow managing to extricate herself without sacrificing her strict moral code seems to be Cat's area of expertise-she absolutely not blind to her faults but playing the system in order to win is not the same thing as overlooking right from wrong. This Cat has 9 lives.

What I love so much about Caz' books is that the victims are always the center of the story. They are not laboured over in gruesome detail , there is a dignity to the way each death is dealt with that fits with Cat's first person narrative-the victims never exist as the fulcrum of a story whereby they are known by virtue of being a certain killer's victim-e.g 'number 4', Holly Kemp, was repeatedly represented in the tabloids with glamour shots and references to her breast implants and looks. Her sense of self and the loss of her life becomes secondary to the story built up around her where she can no longer speak for herself.

So Cat and her team step up and they speak for the dead.

Using the crime procedural framework, Caz examines they way women are depicted in society, especially the vulnerable, the ones who slip through the net, the ones who atteact the very worst sort of attention by nature of their fragility and then are abused, murdered and discarded with no more thought than chucking away chip shop paper.

The outrage felt by the reader is echoed in Caz, you genuinely believe in her multi tonal narrative, her desperate attempts to juggle her personal and professional relationships and realise her ambitions.

She is someone that you root for, someone you want better for from life.

And I cannot wait to read more of her investigations.

Shed No Tears is the third book in the Detective Constable Cat Kinsella series and the first one I’ve read. I was a bit worried that I would be missing some key background information. There were a few mentions of Cat’s father but it works perfectly well as a standalone.

In February 2012, four women were abducted and murdered: Bryony Trent (24, pub manager), Stephanie König (29, German, events management) and Ling Chen (33), plus Holly Kemp (22, car showroom receptionist), whose body was never found. Serial killer, Christopher Masters, was charged with all four murders, despite never confessing to the final killing, as there was solid evidence from a reliable eyewitness that placed Holly at his house, 6 Valentine Street in Clapham, the scene of the murders.

Six years later, Holly’s remains have been found in a farmer’s field in Caxton near Cambridge and DC Cat Kinsella and her partner, Detective Sergeant (DS) Luigi Parnell, have been tasked with finally tying up the loose ends and reinterviewing various people connected with the case.

Cat’s boss, Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) Kate Steele, has asked the lead investigator on the ‘Roommate’ case, DCI Tessa Dyer, to give the team some background so that they can get up to speed. As Cat and the rest of the team investigate, there are various loose ends that don’t want to be tied, evidence that doesn’t match the killer’s modus operandi and Cat is rather suspicious of key eyewitness, primary school teacher Serena Bailey, and her perfect and detailed recall of events.

This was a cleverly plotted and entertaining police procedural novel with some great characters and I really enjoyed following Cat’s investigation as she left no stone unturned to solve the case. There were lots of twists and turns, red herrings, many secrets and numerous characters who’d played a part in the events of 2012.

We also learnt a bit more about Cat Kinsella’s complicated private life: her boyfriend, Aiden Doyle, who she met 18 months ago while investigating the death of his older sister, Maryanne. Her gangster father, Michael McBride, is connected with that case and it sounds like I need to read Sweet Little Lies to discover exactly what happened!

Cat is hiding various secrets and is in the verge of being considered corrupt but, in spite of that, she’s an intelligent, dedicated police officer and knows exactly which questions to ask and how to investigate cases in a clever and thorough manner.

Overall, I really enjoyed this gripping and absorbing crime thriller – there were lots of fascinating and detailed elements to the case and I enjoyed trying to work out exactly who was responsible for Holly’s murder. The case unfolded well and I was rather surprised by the explosive ending!

I’ll definitely be going back to read the other books in the series, Sweet Little Lies and Stone Cold Heart, and keeping an eye out for the author’s next book.

I absolutely adore Caz Frear's series of police procedurals featuring DC Cat Kinsella and so I couldn't wait to read this, the third in the series.

Serial killer Christopher Masters was convicted of murdering three women in 2012 and the remains of what are believed to be his fourth victim have been discovered in a field in Cambridgeshire. The question for Cat and her team led by DCI Steele is whether this is the fourth victim of Masters or are they looking for another killer ?

I love the character of Cat who has a complicated family history which has featured in all of these novels. Frear does a great job of portraying a believable relationship between Cat, DCI Steele and DS Parnell. I love a solid police procedural and this series is one of the best- great characterisation, an involving storyline, tight plotting and twists I did not anticipate. .

I would recommend reading the previous two books in the series to fully understand Cat's history but this could also be read as a standalone. Highly recommended.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital ARC.

Shed No Tears is the third book in the series with DC Cat Kinsella and DS Luigi Parnell, but there's enough background information to gain the knowledge required to read as a standalone, but I would if you can and I am sure you will if this is your first introduction to Cat, go forward and read Caz's previous books - Sweet Little Lies and Stone Cold Heart because Kinsella is such a compelling character and Shed No Tears continues to let her grow and I really like her. The way the books are written takes you through her thought and the dialogue and story that follows, but you get every thought, like when you think thing but can't say them out loud and this really works for me.

Holly Kemp went missing six years ago, she was seen at the time, on the door step of Christopher Masters, who was later identified as a murderer and branded 'The Roommate Killer' due to luring his victims round to his house on the premise of renting a room. Masters has since died, in Prison. but Holly's body has just been found and the way she's found brings Cat to think that it wasn't Master's doing after all.

Kinsella has to dig deep this time to uncover six years worth of witness memories, speaking to Holly's friends, trying to reveal even the smallest new piece of information as to why she would have been in Clapham that day wanting to rent a room, when she had a flat already.

Cat Kinsella's own family history intwines into the book and her background and her fathers dodgy dealings means she knew more about the criminal underworld well before becoming a police officer. She's learnt to trust her instincts and knows for sure not to trust anyone.

Caz Frear manages to entrap her readers and keep the pace going from start to finish, expertly plotted, a brilliantly mesmerising trail of lies and deceit woven to cover up everyones guilt, of what really happened to Holly Kemp and what ever you think it was, it never is.

Highly recommended, Cat Kinsella is a enthralling character.

A tense, superbly crafted plot line, author Caz Frear delivered a story that was multi layered.

Being no stranger to the author’s work, I was a willing prisoner to the aply juxtaposed words which added to the thrill. A case which was supposed to have been closed years ago, despite having not found the last victim’s body, the team of DI Cat Kinsella and Luigi Parnell soon found clues which made a simple case convoluted.

The story was a siren; I found myself unable to put it down. Desperate to know the truth, I raced down the pages. What was supposed to be a solid police procedural soon became a suspenseful tale of sticky web of discrepancies and hidden secrets. I was completely caught up in the plot with brilliant twists.

The writing flowed smoothly, the banter between the team kept the air alive. They were all different yet their determination shone through. Some great twists abd unexpected results made this an exciting breakfast read.

Shed No Tears is #3 in the series featuring DC Cat Kinsella, but can also be read as a stand-alone.

This is a police procedural, serial killer thriller and so much more.

Cat is such a likeable, well developed character and as a result you are with her every step of the way as she deals with her family drama, a relationship, her dark investigation into the murders and so much tension as she, and her team, try to stop a killer.

A brilliantly, twisty plot with red herrings, secrets and revelations that will keep you hooked to the very end. A thoroughly entertaining read.

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for an eARC of Shed No Tears. This is my honest and unbiased review.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC! Shed No Tears is the third installment of the Cat Kinsella series, a fact that I did not realise at the time and have not read the previous books! I do think this book works poorly as a standalone and would highly recommend taking this series chronologically if possible. I have tried to let this affect my rating as little as possible however it is definitely hard to invest myself into the characters whose arcs feel very pre-established.

The first half of Shed No Tears felt very dull for me and overall I do think the book suffers from pacing issues, but the second half really picked up on the momentum. Nothing felt hugely mind-blowing but I didn't predict the ending and felt that overall the detective story was well-plotted, if a little hard to follow at first. I liked the parental dynamics explored between characters as well as thematic parallels, but did feel a little let down by the ending's format (a 'confessional' ending always feels very tell-not-show to me and I like revelations to slowly unravel rather than be spelled out all at once!). Still a very solid read and I do think my enjoyment would be higher starting from the first book in the series.

I have a little confession to make. Although I have the first two books in the DC Cat Kinsella series on my ever increasing 'to be read' mountain, I haven't actually read them yet- much to my shame. When I was invited to take part in the blog tour for 'Shed No Tears', it would be the kick that I needed to get the series read. Having enjoyed reading the book as much as I did, I am now rather cross with myself that I left it this long to discover how flipping awesome an author Caz Frear really is. I loved reading 'Shed No Tears' but more about that in a bit.
I loved the character of DC Cat Kinsella and I warmed to her from the start. She is a feisty young police officer, who has a bit of a moral dilemma of sorts going on. Her family background is a bit at odds with her profession. I won't go into any more details as I would hate to give too much away. Cat is kind, compassionate, determined, thorough, tenacious, tough and ever so slightly stubborn. She often goes above and beyond the call of duty. Cat works well within the team but equally she works well on her own. Her home life is a bit more settled as she has a boyfriend, although the circumstances of the start of their relationship are perhaps a bit iffy and she hasn't told many people about her relationship as she seems to want to keep it under wraps. I also love the fact that Cat has a dry sense of humour. Even in the grimmest of circumstances, Cat can find a bit of humour. That's what you call 'gallows humour'.
Oh my giddy aunt, 'Shed No Tears' has to be one of my favourite reads from 2020. I fell under this book's spell from the moment I first picked it up and lasted until I had read the last word on the last page. I just couldn't bear to be parted from the book for fear of missing out on some vital clue or development in the story. The book wasn't glued to my hand but it might as well have been because it travelled everywhere with me. I read the book in the course of a single day, which is practically unheard of for me. Usually I have the attention span of a gnat and I am easily distracted but not in this case. I flew through the story at a rate of knots because I needed to know how the story concluded and what implications there were, if any, for Cat. This was one of those books that I was desperate to finish but I didn't want the book to finish because it meant that I had to say goodbye to Cat. I soon cheered up when I realised that I had the first two books in the series to catch up on.
'Shed No Tears' is extremely well written. Caz certainly knows how to grab your attention from the start and draw you into the story. Caz writes so vividly and uses such realistic descriptions that I really did feel as though I was part of the story myself. Reading 'Shed No Tears' felt like being on an at times very scary and unpredictable rollercoaster ride with more twists and turns than you can find on a 'Snakes & Ladders' board.
In short, I thoroughly enjoyed reading 'Shed No Tears' and I would definitely recommend this book to other readers. I will certainly be reading more of Caz's work in the future. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.

The protagonist in this book is Cat Kinsella, and the story is told from her perspective. I really liked Cat in this novel, she is a strong, witty and very interesting character, who has quite a few secrets. The other characters chosen for this book are a different but interesting bunch as well because they all have something to offer to this story. I liked the way Cat was interacting with other people in this book, not only sharing the details from the investigation but her complicated personal life as well. I liked this balance. Due to the wide variety of people in this book, I did have to think sometimes, who is who, because there are many names to remember… 🙂

This book is police procedural, and Cat is sharing the details of her investigation. I really liked the way the victim’s (Holly Kemp) character uncovered during this investigation, every chapter brought something new and kept me longing to find out more. The topics discussed in this book are children in foster care, blackmail, couples and family relations, police work, etc. I found this book absorbing, but the narrative felt a little too slow, I would’ve liked a little more action. 😦 There are quite a few references from the previous books in the series, but as a first-time reader, I was able to understand what was going on. However, I would recommend reading the previous books first. If I read the books from the beginning, I think then I would’ve been able to understand and relate to the characters better.

I really enjoyed the writing style of this novel, the author has a sense of humour, and I really enjoyed her witty and sarcastic remarks during this book. 😀 The setting of this novel keeps changing, so the book doesn’t feel dull. The chapters have medium length, but the book was intriguing, so it did not drag for me. The ending was very unexpected and I really didn’t see it coming. 🙂

WTAF!

My days this is a cracking read.

To my shame, this is the first of Frear's books I've read but it will not be the last. Not at all.

Shed No Tears is the third book in the series with DC Cat Kinsella and DS Lu Parnell but I didn't feel like I'd missed out on anything. Frear wove the back stories of the characters into the new story in such a skillful way I was able to get to grips with who was who and where they were in their lives, without over-facing the new book with too much of the previous books.

So, in this one we meet Cat and Parnell in the middle of the field on a wet and windy day where they're looking at the remains of woman whose killer was locked up several years ago but who is now dead. It should be an open and shut case. Crossing the ts and dotting the is on a closed case that was just missing a body.

But things are not as they seem. As the team open the original case files, several issues come to light...Issues which could bring the force to its knees.

I adored this book. Seriously.

I instantly fell in love with Cat. She is a damaged but brilliant woman whose need to protect her family while staying on the right of the law (what with her being a police officer and all that) makes her a complex and wonderful character to get involved with.

I loved how she interacted with her partner, Parnell and her boss, DCI Steel. Cat has a lot going in her personal life too, what with her dad being a gangster...

My favourite thing about Cat is that she isn't the boss. She's at the start of her career so we don't have the usual renegade officer going up against the higher-ups and getting away with it because they've had such a long career or are owed favours or have such a great record, no one cares how they get to the arrest. It was such a welcome change to have her wondering about her actions, knowing that she could lose her job for doing the wrong thing. For saying the wrong thing. For suggesting the wrong thing. She is still developing and learning and absorbing everything from those above her and I'm so looking forward to see where she ends up.

Bookworms, you absolutely need to get involved with this series, Frear is a wonderful writer and a fantastic storyteller. She took me on a thrilling ride that started on the first page and didn't let up until the last word. Stunning!