I haven’t gelled with this authors book in the past but I tend to give second chances. The blurb sounding interesting and it was also blurbed by Kia Abdullah so I thought the book has a good chance. However, I had the same issue. I couldn’t connect with the writing and the story couldn’t hold my attention. Unfortunately, the book wasn’t for me.

This was another brilliant book in the Serial Crimes Unit series, this time featuring a historic case that’s come under scrutiny when a serial killer wins his appeal leading to fears that the teams former boss could have been guilty of corruption, something none of them can comprehend. I couldn’t fully remember the dynamics between the team members, for me a bit of character biography at the stat might have helped however the actual story was dynamite. Seeing the team struggle to investigate new crimes that link to the historic case as well as investigating the potential of corruption in the original case means there’s no shortage of action and also emotion as it takes it toll on the team. The murders are grisly, the characters are really well written and there’s a real feeling of humanity amongst the team. This was a real page turner and I’m really intrigued at what Henley will do next.

Andrew Streeter, AKA The Burier, is appealing his conviction. Sentenced for life 25 years ago for five horrific murders, there now appears to have been a miscarriage of justice and it’s likely that Streeter will be a free man. However, now in the late stages of cancer, that freedom won’t be for long.

When DI Anjelica Henley hears the news about Streeter, her emotions overtake her professionalism, as she was one of the witnesses at the original trial as Melissa, her best friend, was a victim of The Burier.

When the case is thrust upon the SCU team, Henley knows she has to put the past behind her and fight not only for Melissa and the other victims, but for her old boss Rhimes, with accusations against him of being a bent copper.

This is the latest offering in the continuing series of the DI Henley books, and, like the others it’s excellent. Intelligently written, exciting and twisty, the plot flows well and the main characters are finding their niche very nicely!

Although a standalone, a bit of background is needed to keep up with the team, their relationships, foibles and personalities, so a read of the previous books in the series is recommended. You won’t be disappointed in any of the books, they are all first class.

Another cracker from Matheson.

Thank you NetGalley and HQ.