Book four in the series and a first for me, not reading the previous three books in the series didn't affect my enjoyment but it probably would have added to It and made sense of a few snippets.

Nether the less this was a well paced engaging police procedural with a strong female character at its core.

The authors descriptive writing style brings clarity to the case, it's characters and the setting .in which it all unfolds.

Fourth in the Norfolk Murders series which I particularly enjoy for their detailed and authentic portrayal of Norfolk (particularly the area around Cromer) alongside an engrossing police procedural

Death at Horsey Mere is the 4th book in the Norfolk Murders series featuring newly promoted, DI Ashley Knight. The story opens with the abduction of two teenage girls which has similarities to the disappearance of a couple in Suffolk. It quickly becomes apparent that this is bigger investigation than the team thought it would be.

As is the style with Ross Greenwood’s books, this is a fast paced read full of twists and turns to keep the reader on the edge of their seat. All set against the backdrop of beautiful Norfolk locations. This can be read as a standalone as enough information is provided to bring in new readers however I would recommend reading the series in order to get the full experience.

I thoroughly enjoyed Death at Horsey Mere and really hope that there is a book 5 in the not too distant future!

This is a very good police procedural but for me the story line about trafficked women was not entertaining. The police officers are well drawn characters and the descriptions of Norfolk are excellent. I enjoyed the previous books in the series more and will read future books, it was just that this story wasn’t for me.

Another fantastic, well plotted thriller from Ross Greenwood and featuring DI Ashley Knight. Although this is book 4 in the series, it can be read as a stand alone, although I do recommend reading the previous books. I love the Norfolk/Suffolk setting and the fast pacing which kept me enthralled right from the start. The plotting centres around murder and human trafficking, with plenty of twists and suspense. There are vivid descriptions of gangs and prison life, as well as amusing dialogue between Ashley and Hector, overall this is an excellent thriller which readers will love. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.

Part of a series featuring Detective Ashley Knight and her team. Two young girls are snatched and the hunt is on. A good read.

This is the fourth in this series.
Another great book by this Author I do like Hector and Ashley together.
Two young girls go missing and the team are desperate to find them.
Ashley needs all the help she can get to solve this one.

Another fantastic book in the DI Ashley Knight series. It had so much squeezed into the one book you couldn't put it down. I love the characters and how you get an insight into policing as well as the characters personal lives. The descriptive writing of the surroundings bring Norfolk to life. Would recommend it without a doubt. Looking forward to the next one.

Thanks to Netgalley, Ross Greenwood and Boldwood books for an arc in exchange for an honest opinion

The fourth book in the DI Ashley Knight series and whilst this could be read as a stand-alone my opinion is that you will get a lot more out of it if you read the series in order. The Vampire Investigation is still ongoing with Norfolk MIT and now the NCA are involved and a new investigation keeps Ashley and her team busy.

Briefly, teenagers Akari and Camille are making their way home after shopping but never make it, they just vanish. This follows the disappearance of another young couple in Suffolk. Meanwhile, Hector is back helping Ashley and the team but after a body turns up they have to question whether a member of the Vampire gang is still at large. As the ramifications of actions of the pan European ‘Vampire’ gang are revealed Ashley and her team find themselves exposed to real danger whilst they continue to search for the missing youths.

A really tense thriller, gritty and exciting, with plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader engaged. Fast paced and full of action this is a great novel. Love seeing Barton pop in from the authors other series, it really worked well. Another fantastic read in this thrilling police procedural series.

There is so much story squeezed into this book - I swear this would be about 3 books worth of storyline for anyone else. And, of course, a highlight for me is that Barton can't help but muscle his way into the book, even though this one isn't about him.

This is the fourth in the Norfolk Murders series featuring DI Ashley Knight and while I instantly hated her in book 1 for not being Barton, got to admit she is growing on my now. Also, love to see Hector doing so well.

Death at Horsey Mere is kind of a showcase of Ross Greenwood at his best - it features recognisable descriptions of Norfolk (which is fun), plus gritty prison scenes, human interaction and poignant moments, and organised crime gangs - with a sprinkling of kidnap, prostitution and murder on the side.

Another absolutely brilliant read from this author and it is my pleasure to be a part of the blog tour. My thanks to Ross Greenwood, Rachel's Random Resources and NetGalley for an ARC in return for an honest review.

A great series, I’ve been eagerly awaiting this one for ages! DS Ashley Knight, 6 months into a promotion and leading a team with new faces, working hard to uncover the branches of an international people smuggling ring. When more local girls go missing, old faces show up to help the high profile investigation. Ashley works hard, wants results and answers.

Love the series, this book was intense but well paced. I like how the serious story is matched with glimpses into her life, relationships etc. Seeing her as a woman rather than just another DS.

Dramatic, intense and quite dark at times; I enjoyed the action and how we see things unfold, almost allowing us to work out things at the same time.

Great book that I highly recommend.

First and foremost, a large thank you to NetGalley, Ross Greenwood and Boldwood Books for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.

There is always something exciting when Ross Greenwood pens another thriller novel. His well-crafted police procedurals pull the reader into the middle of events and provide a strong narrative for all to enjoy. Missing teenagers and a potential trafficking ring leave newly promoted DI Ashley Knoght in quite the predicament, all while she tries to piece it together before too many perish. Greenwood keeps the action high and leaves the reader to guess what awaits them!

DI Ashley Knight is finding her new position quite challenging, but also where she belongs. Her first six months in leadership has left the team chasing down a group of human smugglers who remain one step ahead of the law. When two teenaged girls go missing in Norfolk, DI Knight cannot help but wonder if these are the latest victims of the smugglers.

When one body is found is Suffolk, the worst is confirmed, forcing DI Knight’s team to rush into action. Just as one group is located, another pops up, all under the banner of the Vampires, which had its base in Eastern Europe. Blood will be shed and many could die, but DI Knight refuses to stand down until the group is neutralised once and for all!

While no one is willing to talk, DI Knight and her team work every angle and find a lead that sends them into the middle of a firestorm. This could be her most dangerous case to date and might lead to violence and potential death. Greenwood weaves an intense story and keeps the reader hooked until the very end!

I have long enjoyed the work of Ross Greenwood. He never seems to run out of ideas, using his police procedurals to keep the reader hooked while events speed along. The narrative creates an intensity within the first chapters and does not stop until everything comes to light. Great characters and substantial developments for those who return in this book provide the reader something to which they can look forward. Adding some crossover characters from other series provides additional depth to an already great novel. Plot points prove well founded and keep things suspenseful, as nothing is quite as it seems. I am eager to see what Greenwood has next for this series and some of his other works.

Kudos, Mr. Greenwood, for this strong novel that ticks all the boxes.

A really good crime thriller that really makes you feel immersed in the story. This is the first book I’ve read by this author and it has unlocked a new series for me to dive in to. I particularly loved the descriptions of areas of Norfolk that I know well as it allowed me to picture the scene so well. A fast paced read that I couldn’t put down.

I really enjoyed this book. I have read the other books in this series but I think it would do well as a standalone book too.

Newly promoted DI Ashley Knight and her team are investigating the disappearance of four young people. They are also in the middle of investigating a trafficking group who were active in Europe but have since moved to Norfolk and Suffolk. They discover that there is a connection between the two investigations.

This book is fast paced and action packed. I liked that the book started with a breakdown of the police teams and their respective ranks.

I would definitely recommend this book. I look forward to reading more in this series.

DI Ashley Knight has a conundrum. There are four people missing, which is nothing out of the ordinary, however as there has been a trafficking gang operating things could be escalating. When a body is found near a lighthouse of a young woman, it looks like the gang however things don’t add up one way or another. When the NCA steps in, the team knows that this is part of something a whole lot bigger than they could have imagined. This is part of a series but happily stands alone ( other than a few minor threads), that said why miss out on other fantastic reads ? (all 5* from me)

I really enjoy this series. It’s one that is easy to get into and a comfortable read despite the subject matter (nothing gory). The characters are wonderful and realistic and Ross has that skill of enveloping the reader within the pages easily and agreeably. I really like Ashley and her style- one of seeing justice done with a big heart or tough love when required. A cleverly thought out engrossing read that had me hooked right the way through

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The choice of victims and murders are pure evil. They seem to be done by one of the groups named after Greek myths and are seen in Netherlands as well as Norfolk. The bodies and having to talk to the families is truly wearing on the teams, but the twists and some stranger findings make for a tough read that grabbed me and wouldn't let go.
I requested and received a free temporary uncorrected ebook file from Boldwood Books via NetGalley.
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This is the fourth in the #Norfolkmurders series. Although I did read the prior one in the sequence, this can be read as a stand alone.The author kindly provides a directory of the cast of police characters at the beginning of the novel.

Ashley Knight has been promoted from DI to DS! She and her team become involved in an international crime syndicate when two young local women are missing. Soon they learn of other missing persons and dead bodies start showing up.

For those with trigger warnings: the storyline includes human trafficking, abduction of young women, and some gruesome attacks. A solid police procedural, I like this investigative team with their close personal relationships and sarcastic humor. The criminals in this installment are quite malevolent, while the writing pulls you in in this engrossing, can’t put down read. There are twists and turns…one you probably won’t see coming! Atmospheric, the descriptions of the Norfolk surroundings are vivid and evocative.

If you enjoy police procedurals featuring capable female detectives, I encourage you to check out this book. This author/series has been added to my “must read” list.

Another blinder from this author, I love this series.
Book four in the Norfolk murders and its all kicking off at Horsey Mere.
DS Ashley Knight.
As a teenage couple go missing, two girls dissappear, then two bodies are found.
A killer has gone rogue and taking lives for fun.
Newly promoted Ashley has found it a challenge up to now can she solve this typhon who's unstoppable.
This police procedural is a read to really get your teeth into, thats filled with action.
Loved it.

Like before, I enjoyed the banter between Ashley and Hector, but also their serious and dedicated nature.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of the book.

This was so good! A thrilling plot which captured my attention straight away up to the very end! A lot of action as well as twists and turns raised my blood pressure! What I also particularly like in the series lies in the characterisation: the investigating team is made up of ordinary people with ordinary problems and not overwhelmed by traumatic pasts as in so many other series. They are a likeable bunch whom I would be ready to meet ! I enjoyed the lovely descriptions of the author's beloved Cromer situated at the seaside. A highly entertaining investigation!
I received a digital copy of this novel from NetGalley and I have voluntarily written an honest review.