Animal Instinct
by Simon Booker
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Pub Date 12 Apr 2018 | Archive Date 14 May 2018
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Description
Since a tragic case went horribly wrong on his watch, Joe Cassidy has left the police force and separated from his wife. Living in a dilapidated shack on a Kent beach, Joe takes on occasional work as a private investigator. When the daughter of a wealthy zoo owner is murdered a long-owed debt is called on and Joe agrees to help solve the crime - much to the chagrin of his estranged wife who happens to be the senior investigating police officer working the case. Things become further complicated and both are conflicted when their son falls under suspicion.
As Joe learns about the victim's family and unearths clues about a legacy of secrets, he must use all of his insight and experience to prevent further deaths occurring. Can the behaviour of the animals he observes offer a clue to the identity of the murderer?
Perfect for fans of Peter May, Tim Weaver and Joy Ellis.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781788631921 |
| PRICE | £0.99 (GBP) |
Featured Reviews
Elaine T, Reviewer
I would like to thank Netgalley and Canelo for an advance copy of Animal Instinct, the first Kent set novel to feature ex DI Joe Cassidy.
The resolution of the Salamander case gave Joe PTSD so he retired from the police and lives in a shack on Dungeness, on a three month sabbatical from his marriage and family life. He doesn't do much so has time to help Adam Pennefeather when he calls in a favour. Adam wants Joe to find his daughter, Bella who has gone missing and when Bella's body is found he wants him to find the killer. The catch is that Joe's wife is leading the investigation.
I thoroughly enjoyed Animal Instinct which is a straightforward hunt the killer novel with some good twists and a well concealed perpetrator. Mostly told from Joe's point of view there is no mention of the killer's thoughts or actions from their perspective. Call me old fashioned but I love the hunt and the puzzle so this approach is my favourite kind of reading and it makes a welcome change. There are plenty of red herrings and twists to keep the reader occupied so the novel held my attention throughout, up to and including the action packed and revelation filled dénouement.
As the Pennefeathers own a "wildlife park" (zoo is considered a bit passé as a description) there is discussion on the pros and cons of captive breeding. It makes for interesting reading as Mr Booker has obviously done his research and is able to present a balanced discussion on a topic I'd not thought much about before.
I like Joe Cassidy as a protagonist and would be interested in reading more about him. In his fifties the cases he has worked over the years have taken their toll and while he's getting stronger life can be a bit of a struggle. This case is the lifeline he needs to get up in the morning and prove he still has it. He's smart, instinctual and detail orientated so troubles on the home front don't deter him. This is not my experience of depression but everyone's different and it's fiction.
Animal Instinct is a good read which I have no hesitation in recommending.
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