I don't know how, but William Hussey has done it again. After reading Killing Jericho I was as disappointed as much as I loved it because I - incorrectly - thought that I would never read anything so brilliant again and that the sequel could never live up to the original. I have never been so happy to be proven wrong before. I loved every single second of this audiobook and Damian Lynch did a fantastic job narrating it! The characters were just as wonderful and realistic as in the first book and I adored seeing Jericho and Harry's relationship, especially since it wasn't perfect, just like it should be given everything that happened previously. I especially loved seeing the travellers' reaction to Harry and I laughed out loud more than once at how they constantly "chose" Harry over Jericho, considering just how worried Jericho had been, thinking that his father would never accept Harry. DCI Tallis being aro/ace was just a cherry on top of an already delicious cake, and I have no idea why I'm so surprised by it considering that this entire series has given me the most realistic representation of queer characters that I've ever read! The murders themselves were also just as gruesome and fascinating as in Killing Jericho, which was certainly no small feat, and once again, I didn't have even the slightest suspicion as to who the killer was until the grand reveal at the end. Needless to say, this series is without a doubt the best book series that I have ever read, and both books are easily within my top five favourite novels of all time!

Hussey has wrote a sequel that stands up to the first, if not beating it. A book full of anticipation that keeps the reader hooked throughout. I really enjoyed the themes in this book and the complication of Jericho's character. An excellent sequel. I hope there's more to come.

William Hussey has done it again. He has created an intricate and compelling story that had me loving every chapter.
I spent the entire time questioning everything and everyone, (well, nearly everyone), just seeing if I could solve this mystery myself

Did I figure it out? I had my suspicions but wasn’t 100% accurate and I LOVED that!

As for the the narration, again, this is spot on! Damian Lynch IS Scott Jericho including all those nuances that we love about SJ. He also makes it easy for the reader to connect with the characters and story. It felt like I was on this journey with the characters, dealing with everything they had to and feeling every emotion as well. I even loved his accent when narrating as Benny, really made me smile.

I loved this even more than Killing Jericho and I think that’s because of the storyline focusing on Mediums/Fortune Tellers. This subject has fascinated me my whole life. (I use to love watching a TV show called Most Haunted and even went to see a Medium live) and so was instantly gripped.

The ending was beautiful. The epilogue was WTF?? No way!! I need more NOW!! Genius.

Favourite elements:

*DCI Tallis.
*Aromantic Rep! ♥️ (I believe that’s the correct term).
*Family (aka the Traveler Family).

I have just one question, so, Mr. Hussey, when’s book 3 coming out?? 😂♥️

Thank you once again, Bonnier UK Audio & NetGalley, for the amazing audiobook.

William Hussey has created an ordinal character in Scott Jericho. He has a travelling community background, he’s bright, a disgraced former police officer with a very individual approach to both policing and authority.

Jericho’s Dead works well as a standalone, but to fully appreciate the nuances of character development, it’s better to have read the earlier titles. This story is very much on Scott’s home ground. Back with the travelling community, murder is afoot and fortune tellers are being bumped off. Scott is determined to get to the bottom of the deaths. On the face of it, Scott is so far removed from the reality of modern policing he should be implausible, but he’s a strong character with a keen intellect and somehow it works. I’ve invested emotional energy in his adventures, willing him to win through and poke establishment in the eye.

It’s great to see the development of an original character and one on a journey. It adds a welcome dimension to a genre where it’s difficult to find something new and I really enjoyed this tale. Well narrated throughout with strong central character voice.

I really enjoy William Hussey’s writing and his ability to vary tone, from dark YA thriller, to teen romantic comedy and this series, hard boiled detective crime.

I say this because gritty crime books aren’t something I pick up, but because of Hussey I read the first Scott Jericho book and was instantly drawn in.

The series follows Jericho, a member of a Traveller family in a fairground. Scott has a chequered, violent past - culminating in a stint in the police - before beating a suspect and serving time. His world has mobsters, serial killers, paedophiles, violence and more stuff I shy away from. This second book looks at TV mediums and a crime against a member of his community.

But. Whereas some of that genre are patriarchal, violence glorifying, wish-fulfillment for sad blokes who want to be hard men, this is much more nuanced. Scott’s sexuality and connection to his community are really well handled. His relationship to his mentor is beyond complex and drives the narrative across both books.

While there is an element of ‘gratuitously torture the hero ‘cos he’s a double hard bastard’ Jericho is much more likely to use his wit and intelligence in a situation, and Hussey never forgets that the mystery is key. His Christie-esque plots come together perfectly with red herrings peppered throughout and the revelations always feel like ‘I could have got that, but it was just out of reach’.

I enjoy the characters he creates, which are explored enough to be fascinating but not enough to slow the plot down.

I loved this dark little gem, and there’s is an insane setup for the third book that will make you very upset at Hussey for not having it released already.

Extra accolades go to him for the first mobster/crime boss character that ever ever actually been interested in. I won’t spoil more about his but he is unsettling and unique.

I was gifted the chance to listen to this on audiobook by the publisher, and would definitely recommend it. The narrator was well paced, did enough voice work to make it clear who was who without distracting accents and caricatures. A great way to enjoy the story.

I really enjoyed the narration of this book. Honestly a narrator can ruin a good story. I have also done myself a disservice having listened to book 2 when I have the first book Killing Jericho here to read. That book is mentioned in this one and also the murderer mentioned. Oh well if I leave it long enough I might forget who it was!
I liked the fact that there is a fresh take on the murder/detective genre. When you read a lot of that type of book it is always a bonus to find a different take on the formula. Scott Jericho is a former CID detective and from what I can gather, in book 1, he had been not long been released from jail and had sought refuge once again in the travelling fair. He’s done with all the killing and mayhem that comes with police work but when fortune tellers and psychics start turning up dead, he becomes involved. No one is exempt from scrutiny including Scott’s lover, Harry. Then one of the psychics from the fair is murdered and it seems the murders are leading somewhere, maybe to a live broadcast due to screen on Halloween,
A terrific book and well worth the read/listen but if you haven’t read Killing Jericho, I suggest you do that first.

#JerichosDead #NetGalley

4.25-4.5⭐️

Book no 2

It has a unique and interesting setting on which to base the mystery, that being a travelling fair and traveller community. It’s good to see something a bit different in the genre.


I had this book in audiobook format read by Damian Lynch who does a great job. He is excellent. A great interesting voice for Scott, he copes well with the female voices.

This book is central to the fair and the traveller community. It’s set around Halloween with fortune tellers and psychics being k*lled. I really enjoyed the theme used in the book. It’s not cosy, but neither is it dark and gritty, so would have a wide appeal. Personally I’d like to see it darker and grittier, I think the environment is perfect for it.

I really like the main character Scott Jericho, he is complex, and more than troubled having been incarcerated and an ex detective now back working in the family fair business. Even his love life isn’t running smoothly.

I found some aspects of the explanation of the final reveal overly intricate and complicated, but the author took care to fully explain everything, I totally bought into the motivation of the antagonist.

I read the first book, but found that I enjoyed this book more, I don’t know how much of it is down to narrator. I’d recommend checking out this series, especially on audiobook as the narrator is the perfect fit.

4.5 stars

I have roughly 9 million books on the go at the moment but as soon as I saw this audiobook was available on NetGalley, I dropped everything and bumped it right to the front of my reading queue. And given the explosive ending, I will be doing the exact same thing when the next book in the series gets published. Please don't make me wait too long!

Scott Jericho is a troubled ex-policeman and ex-con, who strikes first and asks questions later. Still recovering from the events of <i>Killing Jericho</i>, trouble comes to find him when a murder occurs inside his family's traveling carnival. Across Britain, fortune tellers, psychics and those who claim to commune with the dead are being attacked by a killer who will not suffer a witch to live.

Once a detective, always a detective. A disgraced once he may be, but he can't help but get involved in investigating a series of murders when one of the victims is a member of the family that is Jericho's Fair. I have to say, I didn't think I could adore Scott Jericho more than I did in the first book, but boy was I wrong! (Roll on book 3!)

The mystery is fabulous, and I do like the rapport between Jericho and DCI Tallis as well as the affection clearly on show for the travelling show community.

This is the thrilling sequel to William Hussey's marvellous Killing Jericho that immerses the reader in the fascinating, informative, illuminating and more nuanced depiction of the traveller community, so often facing prejudice. I read and listened to the audio as well, ably narrated by with suitable nuance and drama by Damian Lynch, it is approximately 9 hours and 20 minutes long. We have the complicated, flawed, vulnerable, and troubled protagonist, Scott Jericho, a former police detective who has spent time in prison, who has returned to the fairground community he had walked out on. Haunted by previous events, Scott is struggling, even his relationship with Harry is facing challenges. There are numerous threads that take time to connect in a well plotted and violent narrative where the past insists on intruding. Scott finds himself caught up in strange and horrifying murders that come too close to home.

At Halloween, Darrel Everwood, the well known psychic claiming to commune with ghosts is planning to go live, broadcasting from Purley Rectory, perhaps the most haunted house in the country, linking with Jericho Fairs. Darrel is convinced he will die in 4 days time, menacing controversy bubbles as the lines are drawn between those who believe in mediums, the supernatural, folklore, seances, tarot cards and more, and those who are determined to prove it is all nothing but a world of fraud. There is plenty of drama, twists and turns, errors of judgement are made, with Scott digging into the gruesome murders, possible suspects and motives, aided by DCI Tallis, and Pete Garris is not a man to be forgotten.

Hussey ratchets up the tension and suspense, writing a rattlingly good tale that is gripping from start to finish, although I do recommend reading the first in the series to fully comprehend this astonishing and vibrant sequel with a cast of characters that are being so skilfully developed. I cannot wait to encounter Scott in his next outing. A recommended series, both book and audio, that is distinct, different, and stands out in a crowded crime and mystery genre. Many thanks to the publisher for an ARC and the ALC.

4.5 🌟
Definitely getting "all the fun of the fair" with this one.
Scott Jericho is a character I could come to love, because we are only on book 2, and I REALLY like him already. I'm here for the long haul.
A haunted house, a selection of mediums, and halloween night... its great stuff.
It's gritty when it needs to be, and amusing too.
The narrator does a super job of bringing the story to life.
More please, more!!

I absolutely LOVED killing Jericho at the end of last year, and have been really looking forward to reading this follow up, in Jericho’s Dead we are reunited with Scott Jericho, things are all getting back on track for him and Haz and he’s back with his family. However just as his families fayre is being set up as the backdrop of a Halloween haunted house live show with a renowned medium the murders begin.

Written and narrated brilliantly I was absolutely enthralled. The plot is excellent, and again we have a lovely insight into the Traveller and Showman community that the author has drawn from his own upbringing.

All the stars 🌟 #Jorecommends

Thank you to NetGalley and Bonnier U.K. audio for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook in return for an honest review.