Police procedural featuring Stone and Oliver ,this being the fourth in this series. Set between Keilder and Iceland this is a fast paced thriller.

A fabulously gritty and realistic police procedural from Mari Hannah. Black Fall is the fourth outing for Stones and Oliver, and the portrayal of their relationship goes from strength to strength in every book. The story crosses the ocean between two stunning settings, Kielder and Iceland, keeping the fast paced nature of the story moving along at a rate of knots.
Well worth a read,

Another great read from this author. Very atmospheric and interesting with the plot developing to cover a range of options. Recommended.

"Run and I will find you. It will not end well."

Detectives David Stone and Frankie Oliver are assigned to two murder cases in which the bodies were found in the same location but in seemingly unrelated events. The first sees the skeletal remains of a man who was tied up and put in a barrel washing up near a lake and discovered by an Icelandic tourist. The second is a young Icelandic man who was killed while the Icelandic tourist and his friends were camping nearby. The question is: did they have anything to do with either case?

At first, the one tourist seems shifty, but after questioning, the tourists are let go. They immediately leave the country, which makes it seem as if they have something to hide. So David and Frankie leg it to Iceland, to discover the truth.

What is most enjoyable about this book (my first by this author) is the banter between the two main characters, although Frankie's persistent oversensitivity does get a little much at times. I had fun trying to help the two detectives work out what happened to the victims but was hoping for more of a twist. A fun and not too challenging read.

Another brilliant book by Mari Hannah.
I've loved this series so far, and once again I was gripped from the start!
The plot was fast paced, the characters continue to be strong and believeable, and I was invested in their story.

Highly recommend

I have fallen in love with Mari Hannah´s writing! This is only the second time I have read one of her books, and I can´t understand why I didn´t discover her earlier!

Gripping, intense, and brilliantly written, you totally believe in the characters of Oliver and Stone and the interaction between the two is simply wonderful. Although these two detectives are a series, you can easily read it as a standalone.

My recommendation is simply to read this, and all of her other novels. I´m certainly going to hunt them down!

My thanks to NetGalley and Orion Publishing Group for giving me the opportunity to read an advanced digital copy in return for an honest review.

A body is found floating in Kielder Water, but when police go to retrieve it they discover another more recent death nearby. For Oliver and Stone this is a final case together as Frankie has received a promotion and is about to leave the team. However there is chance for a trip to Iceland to investigate one death and a scandal brewing from a nasty media campaign.
Hannah writes excellent police procedurals set in the beautiful and wild areas of Northumberland. This is no exception and weaves together a couple of plots about a revenge and also prejudice really well. I loved the fact that the historic murder was linked to the building of Kielder Dam and was completely believable. I found the Icelandic plot a little more far-fetched and not completely resolved in terms of actions. However it's still a great book.

A tense and well plotted police procedural that made me discover an interesting couple of detectives.
A solid plot that kept me guessing, fast paced and entertaining.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

“The peace of Kielder water is shattered when tourists open a barrel they found floating”
A fast paced, well plotted crime thriller.
Fourth novel in the Stone & Oliver series.
Set between north east England and Iceland, with a complex cast of characters.
Found it very real and authentic especially in the way the police carried out their investigation.
Perfect crime thriller kept you second guessing right till the very end.
Thanks @mariwritesinsta @orionbooks & @netgalley for the eARC

As usual Mari Hannah comes up trumps with yet another masterpiece full of tension and mystery .I really enjoyed it .

Thanks to netgalley for this arc.. I really enjoyed this book, oliver and stone make a great partnership but will that change when frankie has to leave the team for a while, on passing her promotion exam???? Lots going on in this book, stone is sio on one case and frankie the other, the case leads them overseas. I couldnt turn the pages quick enough to find out what happened next..... highley recommend

Police procedural and murder mystery involving murder squad detectives Frankie and her boss, David. The plot involves ancient local history, Icelanders, and a sleazy journalist spreading lies about the team. The police officers and their colleagues are well written and have good relationships. Some of the police activity felt quite casual.

Bristling With Twists..
The fourth entry in the Stone and Oliver series of murder mysteries and another perfectly penned police procedural bristling with twists and turns. The detectives are called out to a reservoir where tourists have apparently stumbled across a barrel containing what appears to be humans remains. It’s not too long before another body is found, but who exactly is holding the key to these strange deaths and how far would they go to keep their secrets hidden? A swiftly moving plot, a cast of credible and always interesting characters and an edgy narrative make this a pacy and compelling read and a worthy addition to the series to date.

Another enjoyable novel from the prolific and consistently entertaining Mari Hannah. Stone and Oliver are a fascinating pair of cops and the setting of the novel, in the North East of England, makes a splendid backdrop. The plot is interesting and ultimately satisfying, and my only criticism is that it is drawn out somewhat.

I have read the Kate Danils series, but this was my first Oliver and Stone - soon to be rectified! An excellent police procedural with an ever expanding plot, set in beautiful Northumbria and Iceland and very atmospheric. I was engrossed from the beginning. A difficult double murder that seemed almost unsolvable at first. It was a joy to discover the new pairing, so well written; I can’t wait to read the previous three books, although it worked well as a stand alone. I really enjoyed it, a definite 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. read..

#BlackFell #NetGalley
Awesome.
Kielder Water is shattered when tourists open a barrel they found floating in the reservoir at dawn. Detectives Stone and Oliver are called to examine the skeletal remains inside. The tourists are eliminated from the investigation, but that same day a second body is discovered - this one with skin. Have the police let the killer leave the scene? While Stone investigates the remains, Oliver travels to Iceland to gather evidence and track down the tourists who have fled. Someone will do anything to protect the secrets of the past...
Loved it.
Thanks to NetGalley and Orion Publishing Group for giving me an advance copy.

Enjoyable police procedural with great settings - loved my trip to Iceland.
Appealing cast of characters and enough mystery to keep me hooked to the end

This book kicks off woth a bang and had me drawn in immediately. I loved the dual settings and the vivid description gave such a clear image of each location. This is mainly a police procedural and while they do portray it in a very realistic way, it also isn't bogged down with being too technical or dragged out and it also isnt like the magic TV shows where crimes are solved in an hr from one tiny piece of evidence. It felt very realistic but still engaging if that makes sense? The characters themselves are well written and original. They also have complex personal lives and are written in a way that really makes you care what happens to them. This is a must read for anyone who likes police procedurals

I would like to thank Netgalley and Orion Publishing Group for an advance copy of Black Fell, the fourth novel to feature DCI David Stone and DS Frankie Oliver of Northumbria Police.

Tourists wild camping at Kielder Water open a barrel floating in the water and find a skeleton. Stone and Oliver are sent to investigate and quickly clear the Icelandic tourists, only to doubt themselves when later that day a more recently deceased body is found nearby. Stone investigates the body in the barrel while Oliver conducts interviews in Iceland about the second body.

I thoroughly enjoyed Black Fell, which is an absorbing police procedural with a complex storyline and several twists. It is a wide ranging investigation with some roots in the past and a lot of lying.

The novel is told mostly from the investigative point of view. There are several voices, depending on which part of the investigation is the focus, but all add to the reader’s store of information and inclination to speculate. I like the constancy of a one sided narrative as it allows the reader to concentrate without distraction.

The plot is interesting as Oliver tries to wade through all the lies and omissions from the Icelandic tourists. What are they hiding and why? It’s a story as old as the hills, but, to be honest, it didn’t feel realistic to me. Still, it’s great reading as she tries to cut through it all to get to the truth. The body in the barrel turns out to be a much wilder story with forensics, tech and anthropology all playing their part. I was impressed with the author’s imagination to come up with such a story.

What I like about this novel is that it’s not just about the investigation. It has strong characterisation and plenty of driven personalities. There are bust ups, disagreements and some out of character behaviour from all of them. It keeps the novel real.

Black Fell is a good read that I have no hesitation in recommending.

Black Fell by Mari Hannah

The 4th in the series and great character / working relationship duo Stone and Oliver.
This one is set in Northumberland and Iceland and I enjoyed reading about both places , so different but essential for the story .
A few twists to keep me wanting to turn another page and suddenly realised I've got through a fair bit of the book and was disappointed that it came to the end as I could have kept reading !
A fab book and look forward to the next one.