Hi Karen,
My next review is:-
"Waiting For Wednesday(Frieda Klein Book 3)", written by Nicci French and published in paperback by Penguin on 30 Jan. 2014. 576 pages. ISBN-13: 978-0241950340

Ruth Lennox, beloved mother of three, is found by her daughter in a pool of her own blood. Who would want to murder an ordinary housewife? And why?

Psychotherapist Frieda Klein finds she has an unusually personal connection with D.C.I. Karlsson's latest case. She is no longer working with him in an official capacity, but when her niece befriends Ruth Lennox's son, Ted, she finds herself in the awkward position of confidante to both Karlsson and Ted.

When it emerges that Ruth was leading a secret life, her family closes ranks and Karlsson finds he needs Frieda's help more than ever before.

But Frieda is distracted. Having survived an attack on her life, she is struggling to stay in control and when a patient's chance remark rings an alarm bell, she finds herself chasing down a path that seems to lead to a serial killer who has long escaped detection. Or is it merely a symptom of her own increasingly fragile mind?

Because, as Frieda knows, every step closer to a killer is one more step into a darkness from which there may be no return . . .

I put off reading this book, because I think, it is rather long but I'm glad I finally did persevere and read it as it was a really gripping and exciting introduction to the books of Nicci French. The main plot is so well considered and the numerous sub plots so intriguing that the reader cannot but be thoroughly fascinated until the very exciting conclusion.It is a real page turner and very moving in parts. I found the story immensely gripping and fast moving and the pages just shot by. Highly atmospheric and very deftly plotted. The authors imaginative and richly drawn characters kept my attention and interest throughout the story.

The authors research and care in the descriptive passages I could not fault and I am will certainly look out for more Nicci French books by these two very talented authors. Highly recommended.

Best wishes,

Terry