Thanks to Kate Wells, Boldwood Books, and NetGalley for access to the Advanced Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is a nice cozy mystery set in the English countryside. The characters are well developed, and the mystery moves along nicely. I especially like how the author gives us the thoughts of the main character, Jude, as she wrestles with trying to solve the case. A good story worth reading. Recommended.

This is the fourth book in the Malvern Mysteries by Kate Wells and can be read independently from the prior books.

Love a cozy mystery that keeps you guessing to the end. The possible list of suspects is just right with a good twist. This is #4 in the series but the 1st I read and definitely can be enjoyed as a standalone. Jude was invited to join a walking club by her BF, DI Binnie. But when after their walk one of the walkers and another friend is found dead in her car that looked like it was run off the road, Jude and Binnie intuition go on high alert. When a second member and leader of the walking group dies in front of them, they know that there’s definitely something evil going on.
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Review for 'Death In The Hills' by Kate Wells.

This is the fourth book I have read by this author. It is also the fourth book in Kate's 'The Malvern Mysteries' series but can be read as a standalone. I have also read 'Murder On The Farm', 'Stranger In the Village' and 'A Body In The Hen House' which are the first three books in the series and I would also highly recommend them both. .

This book is extremely well written with vivid descriptions that leave you hearing the chickens clucking, Jake barking and it most definitely leaves you wanting to visit!!! The cover and synopsis suit the book perfectly.

Yet another fantastic success Kate Wells!! Such an easy, fun and addictive cosy mystery that had me hook, line and sinker!!!

This book is yet another brilliant addition to Kate's absolutely addictive 'The Malvern Mysteries' series!! I absolutely fell in love with this series after reading the first book which is called 'Murder On The Farm'. Each of the books in this series can be read as a standalone and although I would not typically recommend reading books out of order there is a silver lining of doing so!! If you end up reading a later book in a series prior to the previous ones when you have finished it means you can go back and catch up on the previous books while waiting for the next book to come out! Kate has ticked every single box in this series from absolutely stunning locations to an an array of animals, murder to romance and much more, there is nothing more you could ask for when it comes to brilliant cosy mysteries!

Another absolutely fantastic success by Kate!!! Absolutely devoured this book in one sitting!!

Well I must say this is another explosive, addictive and unputdownable book in an amazing and one of my favourite series!! The storyline was very interesting, action packed and very fast paced. I absolutely love the fact that the main character Jude is a farmer, surrounded by animals and is just an absolutely fantastic character, but more on her and the rest of the characters shortly. It is a fantastic and addictive cosy mystery that will keep you guessing throughout. Thanks to Kate's stunning evocative descriptions I could see Malvern farm and all the characters, the atmosphere and more come to life in front of my eyes while feeling everything that the characters were. The storyline is ram packed with animals, crime, suspense, mystery, action and absolutely everything you could ask for in a fantastic book that is perfect to read curled up next to the fire under your duvet or enjoying the sun in the garden. Regardless of when or where you read this book Kate will transport you to Malvern Farm at the turn of a page. It is one of those books that I gave up promising myself just one more chapter very quickly as there was no chance of me putting it down and I ended up absorbing it all in one sitting and was left needing more so I hope you are writing your next book as I type this Kate!!

Although this is the fourth book in the series it can be read as a standalone with no problems at all, as can the previous three books which are just as amazing as this one! Any details or events that have previously happened are mentioned in just the right amount of detail to let a new reader know what has happened and yet not too much to bore a previous reader. Not only is this a suspense and action filled mystery but there was just the right amount of quirkiness, laughter and attitude to give it a nice mix!!!I

OMG!!!! THIS BOOK!!!! LOVE, LOVE, ABSOLUTELY LOVED!!!! 😍 😘 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ WELL DONE KATE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! DID I MENTION I LOVED IT???!!!!!

A fun, addictive, unputdownable cosy crime mystery. Clear your schedules as you won't be able to put this book down!

I very quickly became thoroughly invested in the characters in 'Stranger In The Village' and I was absolutely landed to meet them again in this book! I genuinely loved meeting Jude, Sebbie, Granny Margot, Binnie, Lucy, Noah and so many more characters from previous books again as well as discovering new characters and getting to know them all. I am a massive animal lover so any books that include animals in their storylines are huge bonuses for me and this one definitely has one of the most!! Jude is an absolutely kick butt woman but one with an amazing and caring personality and she is definitely someone I would love to make friends with in real life. Kate's absolutely amazing writing skills and descriptions ensures each and every one of the characters come to life and jump out of the pages making you see and feel everything they are doing and feeling. Each and every one of the characters were strong, realistic, the majority were amazing and each and every one was memorable!! All of the characters had their own unique personalities and each and every one had a part to play and played it perfectly. An absolutely fantastic and eclectic cast of characters that I look forward to meeting again and again.

Congratulations Kate on yet another absolutely fantastic book in what an absolutely epic must read series!! I am really looking forward to getting stuck into future books in this series. This is the exact reason that you are in my favourite author club and here's to your next success 🥂

Overall a page turning, perfect mix of mystery, crime, animals, suspense and quirkiness which kept me turning the pages late at night!! An explosive addition in an addictive series!!!

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Jude Gray and her best friend DI Binnie Khatri join a local waking group, hoping that the fresh air and exercise will do them both good. But the group is anything but a haven of peace and calm. Tensions are evident between the members, and when one of them is found dead the pair are unconvinced it was merely an accident. As they begin to investigate, secrets are uncovered, and it is clear any of them could have been responsible. Can they find the killer before it is too late?

I love the continuity of the Malvern Farm Mystery novels. As Jude becomes involved in another mystery, her life on the farm and her family and friends are always part of the story. It would not be the same without them. We see Jude change as person too. She slowly begins to move on with her life, but never forgets her past. I love her chats with Granny Margot, a font of wisdom at all times.

This story puts Jude in danger, but I have learned that she is always willing to take chances when lives are at stake. She doesn’t worry about herself, and only realises later how risky her actions have been. Jude cares about her community and this comes through on every page. A well-written story, with heart.

I enjoyed this book, it was an easy read and had some gorgeous characters in it. Jude and DI Binnie Khatri did a good job of solving murders in their small village. You will never know how belonging to a local walking group will change your life. I look forward to the next book.

I'm reviewing this via NetGalley, as part of a tour with Rachel's Random Resources.

This is the fourth book in the Malvern Farm cosy mysteries series. Jude and her friend Binnie join a walking group, but tragedy strikes when one of the members is later found dead in their car. Was it an accident, or something more sinister?

I've enjoyed all the other books in this series, and I enjoyed this one as well. I like the characters, and there's something about the rural setting and general atmosphere that I find comforting. This was an easy, relaxing read, and the mystery kept me guessing. If you haven't read the others in the series, I'd say these work as standalones too.

Thank you to NetGalley, Rachel's Random Resources, Boldwood Books, and to the author, for the opportunity to read and review this.

When farmer Jude Gray accompanies DI Binnie Khatri on a ramble with a local group led by ex-DI Joyce Mason, little does she know the day will end in tragedy. Essentially Jude is there to keep the peace when the group cross Noah’s Dad’s land after the last time when Joyce’s dog ran riot amongst the sheep and they were threatened by Frank’s rather volatile farmhand Damien. After a rather eventful walk, Jude and Binnie discover one of their number, Becka, has gone off the road in her car on the way home and, despite attempts to save her, she later dies. Jude can’t help wondering if it wasn’t just an accident. Had she been forced off the road by another car? After all, there was no love lost between Joyce and the very strong minded Becka, and Damien also hates Becka for interfering in his love life. Could there also be other people who had a grudge against Becka? With the aid of Granny Margot and Binnie, she learns that the rift between Joyce and Becka went deeper after Joyce’s nephew ousted Becka as Joyce’s financial advisor and each woman appeared to be warning each other off something. Joyce had also been helping Becka achieve her dream to become a private investigator. Becka was clearly worried about something but had she unearthed information that led to her death? And does that put anyone else in danger?
There are some great characters returning again in this lovely series, including Granny Margot, Lucy, Noah, Sebbie and all the animals. Jude is hardworking and keeps everyone together whilst still wondering if she did the right thing in pushing Marco away. I still have my fingers crossed that she will find happiness to match that of her sister Lucy and shepherd Noah. Although it’s filled with an ever-increasing number of furry farm animals and some real warmth and humour, there are plenty of dark deeds surrounding the Malvern Roaming and Rambling Society for Jude and Binnie to unravel in this latest story in a great series.

No surprise that Jude Gray gets herself involved in another murder investigation! Having joined a walking group, Jude is one of the first on the scene of a car accident involving a fellow walker, and quickly becomes suspicious that this was not an accident. Things get serious when another member of the group is killed. With multiple suspects, finding the killer proves a challenge for Jude and DI Binnie Khatri.

Binnie persuades Jude to join a rambling group. This is an endeavour that Jude really enjoys, despite a run-in with a nasty neighbour. Then, on their way home, they encounter a fatal car accident, which caused the death of one of the more likeable ramblers from their group. Jude is suspicious. Surely this woman, who was very familiar with the roads of this area, would not have gone off the road without human intervention?

A week later, Jude once again joins the ‘Malvern Roaming and Rambling Society” for an autumnal walk in the hills she loves. Again, the walk culminates in the death of one of the ramblers. This time it is the group’s leader, a retired policewoman.

As is her wont, Jude delves into the murder investigations with full knowledge of Binnie’s support, and the added insight of the delightful Granny Margot. Due to her keen insight and deductive powers, she puts herself in the thick of the action. Jude, once again, puts herself in mortal danger in her quest for justice.

This novel portrayed a working sheep farm, in all its mucky, arduous glory. Jude is constantly adding to her farm’s menagerie with each book in the series. This time she has added an aging ‘rescued’, straw-coloured Shetland pony to the mix. She also takes a teenage girl under her wing – a girl who has been thrown out of her house by her father. Her penchant for taking in waifs and straws will be her undoing.

Jude was a strong and admirable character that I am eager to follow in subsequent novels. I’m enjoying reading about her growing affection for Marco, the artist introduced in the last novel.

The writing was compelling and made for an easy, enjoyable reading experience. The plot this time was a tangled web of unscrupulous business practices, avarice, impersonation, theft, and revenge.

The denouement was very satisfactory, involving a warm coming together of Jude’s biological and ‘found’ family. I’m eagerly awaiting the next book in this engaging mystery series. A series which has become a personal favourite after only four books.

Book four in The Malvern Mysteries centres on a local rambling group Jude and Binnie attend. It soon becomes a chilling murder mystery with many suspects and a web of deceit, lies, and secrets. Jude, Binnie, and Jude's family are lovely characters who interact with each other believably. The mystery is increasingly complex as the story progresses to a suspenseful conclusion. The farm and rural setting give it a uniqueness. I like the main characters, the balance of rural life and murder mystery and Jude's character development. It is readable as a standalone, but the series is best read from the beginning to appreciate the characterisation and setting.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

A big thank you to Rachel and the publisher for issuing me with my review copy of the book and for inviting me to take part on the blog tour.

Death in the Hills is the next instalment in the wonderful Malvern Hills cosy crime series and one of my personal favourites. I have loved seeing Jude go from a lonely widowed farmer to a happy confident woman surrounded by her family and friends.

We follow Jude and her friend Binnie who you may recognise from the previous books as the Detective Inspector who solves the crimes and murders that seem to follow Jude around! This time, murder is afoot when Jude joins Binnie with her local walking group. The group is made up of completely different characters so at first it was anyone’s guess about who was going to be murdered…..and why!

This is a really wonderful series, with a really good mix of investigation from Jude whilst also learning more about her farm role and the way she has expanded the role of farm within the community. It was brilliant to be reunited with Binnie, a fully investment member of the family along with Jude’s nephew Sebbie and Lucy her sister. Lovely to read that Lucy and Noah are still going from strength to strength!

I did have a slight inkling about the murder but I think with the red herrings sprinkled in the plot, I did begin to doubt myself especially the more we learn about the walking group and that a number of them have a motive especially when there is another murder within the group. This just propels Jude into trying to find out how the two are linked.

A really enjoyable addition to the series – looking forward to the next book already!

I really enjoyed this cosy murder mystery. It has all the required ingredients for an entertaining read: goo, empathetic characters (particularly Judy), a pretty rural setting, and a fast paced plot. I read it in two sittings, very enjoyable afternoons.

Enjoyable series and enjoyable novel.
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WOW! A shocking, remarkable, wonderful thriller. Amazing story! I loved every page, so many twists and turns… Fantastic read, gripping story and so many surprises!

This is an entertaining cozy mystery involving rambling through the countryside. I liked learning a bit about how farm lands are open to those walking through on established trails. While private property is respected, historical walking paths are available. Jude is a capable amateur sleuth, investigating by talking to people and sneaking into residences to find evidence. The plot has a consistent pace, suitable for a cozy mystery set in the British farmlands. There is a good bit of suspense near the end. The setting of farmlands is good and feels relaxing. I really like the good descriptions of the rambling locations.

This is a nice cozy mystery, especially if you like dogs and sheep and good descriptions of the countryside.

I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.

This is part of a series but fine to read as a stand alone, although the appealing characters will drag you into their world and make you want to know more about them. I loved the country setting and the interplay between the characters, which made the plot itself all the more engaging, a really strong mystery with a focus on characters,

Death in the Hills is the fourth book in the Malvern Farm Mysteries. I've read three of them.

It's a welcome return to Jude Gray and her busy farming life and family, but no sooner have we enjoyed a countryside walk than tragedy strikes. As always, Jude is suspicious, and she's right to be suspicious as she begins to uncover some of the secrets among the members of the walking group she's joined.

These mysteries are really solid reads. The plot is very well defined and developed, and readers know they're going to get a surprise along the way—one that has been well-signposted if only we follow the right clues (which I didn't—I was very convinced the solution was different from the one we got).

Death in the Hills is a welcome addition to this thoroughly well-written series, and I'm really pleased that at least four more books will be published.

My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my review copy.

When Jude Gray and DI Binnie Khatri join a local walking group, their expectations for a peaceful outing to the Malvern Hills takes a grim turn. Arguments abound, and the hike ends in tragedy when one of the walkers is found dead in her car. Initially ruled as an accident but as Jude and Binnie dig deeper, they uncover tensions and secrets within the group.
The fourth book in the series & another well written enjoyable cosy mystery. There were twists & turns as well as surprises that I wasn’t expecting. I really like Jude & how relationships have evolved throughout the series, I also really like the mix of home life & mystery. An engrossing mystery & I look forward to book five
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Death in the Hills by Kate Wells is book 4 in her Malvern Farm Mystery series. If you haven't read any of the earlier books in the series, don’t worry, this book is easily read as a standalone. I had not previously read any of the other books and was able to jump into this one with no problem.

Jude Gray is convinced by her friend D.I. Binnie Khatri to join a local walking group in the hopes that Jude will be able to mitigate some of the tension between the walkers and local farmers. Unfortunately the plan is not entirely successful, however things spin out of control when one of the walkers is killed as she is driving home. The police deem the death an unfortunate accident, but Jude thinks otherwise, and when another member of the walking group dies her suspicions are only heightened.

I found this to be a really interesting mystery. Due to the nature of the deaths there were lots of suspects to choose from, many of them with secrets to hide making it difficult to determine who the real culprit was.

In addition to the mystery keeping me guessing throughout the book, I enjoyed the sense of community amongst the residents of Malvern End and thought that the various animals and Jude's nephew Sebbie really stole the show.

I'll be looking for the previous books in this series to catch up on what I missed, and hope to read more about Jude and her companions.

Death In The Hills is a fourth book in the Malvern mysteries by Kate Wells, in this book, Benny gets Jude to go on a walking tour before she makes it back home. One of the group of walkers will be dead, and Jude will have yet another case to investigate. unfortunately, the murders don’t stop with Becca‘s because next the head of the walking group is poisoned, which only heightens the tension and the need to solve the crime. with so many new people she’s meeting. Jude is up to her eyeballs and suspects and even motives, but who did it and what does it have to do with the homeless girl Kerry, she found staying in one of her tents. I don’t know why it took me four books to realize that Jude has four pasturs of sheep to feed and tend to a petting farm/zoo and glampping cabins and tents that she changes the sheets for and cleans every day there is guest not to mention, she watches her nephew, Zebby and picks him up from school every day. This seems like a lot for one woman and impossible to do every job to satisfaction. I just found that threw me off of the story once I realized it. not just that she has to keep her house clean. She cooks dinner every day and I mean a proper dinner where she invites others to eat with them. I know this has nothing to do with the book overall but this is all it seems unbelievable as far as the book goes it was another great mystery. I love Jude and her friends and family. I just wish the backstory was a tad bit more believable or even doable.#NetGalley, #DeathInTheHills, #KateWells,#BoldWoodBooks,