Forrester Detective Agency has just been taken over by Matt Forrester and Steve Rowlands. The renovations are nearly complete and they have taken on their new office manager, Carol, soon investigating a burglary that leads to a death and much more. How will the team keep up and where will they start first?

Waller gives a narrative with smaller storylines running through it to keep us engaged, with characters who work well together and whom readers can see as realistic and enjoyable.
This novel is told through multiple points of view and has a little humour through the character of Carol, who was my favourite, this breaks up from the crimes that are happening and adds an extra tone to the novel.

I love this author and their writing and can't wait to continue this series.

#FatalLies #NetGalley is a gripping mystery that will keep the reader engaged from beginning to end.
The Forrester Detective Agency is owned by Matt Forrester and his best mate, Steve. Matt is a former police officer and has moved on to take the reigns of his father's business.
There are quite a few stories going on in the book, personal stories with the characters, as well as the criminals they encounter.
I found myself getting attached to Carol and Harry rather quickly, and soon enough I came to be attached to all of them.
While solving crimes, Matt Forrester learns his son Harry is missing, and everyone gathers to look for him.
The end left me hanging, and now I am definitely ready to read the next one in this series.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of the book.

The second book in the Forrester Detective Agency series reacquaints the reader with Matt, Steve, Hermia and Karen whilst introducing new characters and cases. It begins with a burglary but evolves into something more sinister. I like the developing relationships, the gradual connections between the storylines, the mystery and the false leads and the story's immersive quality. The believable characters make you part of their lives, and you care what happens to them.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

I didn’t read the first in this series and will surely do it as I thoroughly enjoyed this story that it’s hard to classify as genre but easy to define as highly entertaining.
I like the style of writing and the characters; Ms Waller is an excellent storyteller and has a knack for keeping you reading and causing what I call the one-more-chapter syndrome and sleep deprivation due to late night reading.
Matt, Karen and the cast of characters are relatable and likeable. They’re well developed and it’s easy to root for them.
The plot is tightly knitted and full of surprises, I thoroughly enjoyed it and I liked the solution.
I can’t wait to read the next story; this one is highly recommended.
Many thanks to Boldwood Books and Rachel’s Random Resources for this digital copy, all opinions are mine

The Forrester Detective Agency returns for book #2 in the series. It can easily be read as a stand alone.
The characters all work together to not only run a successful business but become a family too. When one of the Forrester children is missing, all hands join the hunt. Anita Waller weaves several cases throughout the well written story so the action and tension never slow down. There are enough arcing stories to keep readers coming back for the next book.

Ex-DI Matt Forrester and his best friend landscape gardener Steve Rowlands are making a great go of running the Forrester Detective Agency after the deaths of Matt’s father Dave and his partner, former DS Johnny Keane. As they are finishing the renovations they are approached by the perfect applicant for the role of PA – Carol the Scone Lady – who quickly settles in and introduces them to Watson. DS Karen Nelson, Matt’s partner, deals with a house burglary which turns much darker when the owner accuses a local lad on social media and winds up dead the next day. Possible suspects include the young robber, his thuggish family and the woman’s ex-husband, but with everyone having an alibi, where else is Karen, assisted by Matt, to begin looking? Meanwhile Steve is over the moon with Hermia’s news and takes on the strange case of an elderly couple’s vandalised garden, and Harry is becoming more and more despondent about his home life with his mother and the odious Supt Brian Davis. And a mysterious woman from Dave’s past makes a comeback. Will the detectives make sense of all their investigations in time?
I would definitely suggest reading book one in this series first where all the main characters are introduced as the various events mentioned will make more sense, and hey, you really don’t want to miss out on the excellent Fatal Secrets, do you? This story was another pure delight to read, with the humour and witty caring dialogue balancing out the often grim and sad nature of the detectives’ work. Carol is a gem of an addition and would appear to have hidden talents, and it was eminently satisfying to see the loathsome Brian getting his just desserts! This is a beautifully written book, full of unforgettable characters who you can immediately love and care about, and I can’t wait to see what happens to them all in book three!

I can't believe I missed the first in this series - but I've just downloaded it so I can catch up!

The Forrester Detective Agency is going from strength to strength; with new office space they find themselves with a new office manager who, they suspect, is over-qualified for the job. Their latest case seems to be, on the face of it, a simple burglary but when the victim accuses local yobs and she turns up dead, things take a sinister turn.

I was late in coming to Anita Waller's books and am still trying to catch up on the backlog but this new series is terrific. Wonderfully drawn characters (I have a fondness for Carol already) and a good set-up plus a nice sprinkling of personal lives made this a very enjoyable read indeed. I shall look forward to more and am both happy to recommend this series - and all the author's other novels. 5* from me.

My thanks to the publisher for my copy via NetGalley; this is - as always - my honest, original and unbiased review.

I just loved reconnecting with the Forrester Detective Agency. This is the second book in the series and I felt as though I was catching up with old friends.

I really appreciate how Mrs Waller injects humour into her story and this shines through in Carol, the agency's new office manage. I quickly realised that there is so much more to this woman than I could ever have imagined.

My heart broke over Harry's situation. The words telling of his pain, his anger and his disappointment are so emotional.

I know when I pick up a book by Anita Walker that I am going to be entertained,, moved to tears and laughter, but most of all blindsided by the ending!

Fatal Lies by Anita Waller is a highly recommended mystery and the second book in the Forrester Detective agency series.

They are remodeling and expanding their office space after Matt Forester, his partner Steve, and sister Hermia inherited the Forrester Detective Agency. A former DI, Matt's life partner Karen, remains a DS with the police force. The agency has also hired a new office manager, Carol, an astute woman who is actually over qualified for the job, but wants to work. The first case covered starts out as a burglary but turns into a much more serious crime.

The group all work well together with each other and the police as they investigate the cases, large and small, presented. It helps that all the characters are portrayed as individuals, with a few of them much more compelling than others, but they are all appealing and sympathetic.

The narrative is told through multiple points-of-view. Fatal Lies reads like a cozy mystery that is part private investigations mixed with a police procedural, which works well together. The main case is solved, and a bit predictable, as are the other cases, but it is a very comfortable, enjoyable read. Warning, it ends on a cliff hanger.
Disclosure: My review copy was courtesy of Boldwood Books via NetGalley.




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I’d like to thank Boldwood Books and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘Fatal Lies’, the second in the Forrester Detective Agency Mysteries written by Anita Waller, in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Matt Forrester and Steve Rowlands have taken over the running of the Forrester Detective Agency following the death of Matt’s father Dave. With the new office manager Carol Flynn busy setting up their online crime system called WATSON, they attend the home of Elise Langton that’s been broken into during her absence but after she leaves a threat on social media to the father of the yob she believes is responsible the matter turns into something far darker.

‘Fatal Lies’ is a one of those thrillers that’s so addictive once you’ve started reading you simply can’t put it down. It’s written in such an easy manner that it flows off the page and together with an enthralling storyline there’s a wonderful group of characters who make me genuinely interested in them. As an ex-detective himself, Matt works with his life partner DS Karen Nelson helping solve each other’s cases by using their individual strengths and weaknesses. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel and as this is the second in the series I’m now going to search for the first so I can find out more about them.

Another gripping read in the Forrester Detective Agency series. It’s all coming together now specially with the addition of new receptionist Carol Flynn, organiser extraordinaire. The group of characters in the series are believable and very true to life. The plot centres around a woman murdered in her own home. There is also the mystery of a woman claiming to be a good friend of Matt’s late Dad, yet no one had heard of her. Looking forward to the next book in this thoroughly enjoyable series.

Anita Waller scores again with her 2nd book in this series! I love getting to know the characters in this series! I love how smart and resourceful, if misguided, Harry is. I can't wait to see what happens next in the series! Anita Waller is now on my always-read list!

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What a cliffhanger this book has been left on.

We are back at Forrester HQ and it feels like I've never been away. There is more crimes, more murder and more fast paced scenes but I am on complete countdown for Book 3.

Anita's writing style is easy and addictive. I've been fortunate to read a number of her books so far and know the next one will be just as brilliant.
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Fatal Lies is a fast paced, page turner that I could not put down. There were plenty of twists which threw me off course just when I thought I had the story figured out. Great read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for my ARC.

Once again Anita Waller delivers a 5* read. The Forrester Detective Agency is back with Matt and Steve supported by DI Karen Nelson and Hermes. We are also introduced to the Agency's newest member Carol who I loved immediately and is going to make a wonderful addition to the team.

There are various storylines happening in this book, all of which keep you turning the pages until they are resolved. We also have a storyline with Matt's son Harry who is not happy at home and wanting to spend more time with Matt and Karen.

What I love about this author is her ability to produce consistently fabulous books. You feel you know where the storyline is going and suddenly she throws a curve ball that you didn't see coming. Excellent book and I hope there is more to come in this series.

One of my favourite books of the year and a series I will closely follow from now on! I loved the family dynamic of the Forresters, including the addition of a plucky new PA to the agency called Carol, who is definitely my favourite. The cheeky rapport that Matt, Harry, Steve, Karen and Hermia made me smile - everyone deserves a family like this!

I liked that the book has one main case, which involves a murder, and lots of little mini cases as it gives us the chance to get to know more about each of the characters. The book was really well-paced and interesting, there were no bits of the book that got bogged down with inane or irrelevant details.

My only downside was the conclusion of the main murder investigation fell a bit flat in my opinion. This is just personal preference, so doesn't impact my review of the book, but I enjoy it when things are slowly revealed to me and when key details are withheld to make the reveal even more shocking.

Overall, I loved the book and the characters! Clear your diaries as you'll want to finish it in a day like me. Can't wait to see what's next for the Forrester Detectives and Co!

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

This was a really good wee mystery! The characters are well written and relatable. I like that it's kore than just a mystery/ murder book, the characters are all very human and its easy to get invested in them and their lives. The plot was believable and rational and i was hooked! It took a few chapters for me to get into it but once I did, I coukdnt out it down

Book 2 in The Forrester Detective Agency Mystery Series set in Sheffield and it’s a cracking read. It could be read as a stand-alone but I would definitely recommend reading the first book as it sets you up with the background to the agency and why Matt and Steve are now running it. This authors books are so good at gradually dragging you in and before you realise it it’s 2am and you’ve finished it! Yes I did! Well written and with a great storyline, or three, this is full of great characters and I particularly loved new entrant Carol, who has clearly got a bit of a unconventional work background.

Briefly, the police are looking into a case of burglary and questioning two local troublemakers when the woman whose house was burgled is murdered. Alongside this there are a number of other investigations going on and just when they are all being nicely wrapped up everyone becomes involved in looking for a missing person.

I really enjoyed this. I like it when there is more than one thread to a book, as long as it’s done well, which this is. A mix of a book in that we have police and PI procedural alongside family drama and it all works well together. It’s also nice to read a detective book full of nice people, people who care about each other and look out for each other - not the criminals obviously! And not one particular police officer! This was a very enjoyable and entertaining read but oh that cliffhanger…

Matt Forrester, and his business partner, Steve are busy renovating private detective business following the recent death of his father (whose business it was). Along comes Carol, the perfect receptionist they were in need of. A burglary case soon escalates into something darker and the victim is found murdered. Part PI, part police procedural as Matts partner, Karen, a DS and Steve’s partner and Matts sister, Hermia put their resources together to find out what has really happened.
Such likeable characters that gel together so well. Plenty of details within their personal lives keep developing the relationships. Lots of layers to the storyline keep the reader engaged and wanting more. An enjoyable series and looking forward to the next instalment.

This is more than just a detective story; it is also the story of the relationships between the private detectives and their families. Although I hadn’t read the first book in the series I could still enjoy this one, though to read the books in order would give the reader more background information. The main characters are relatable and realistic. I would definitely look out for a further book in the series and recommend this one.