Fantastic read from a new author. Charlie Priest was a great character and Georgie was the perfect partner. The plot was gripping and I couldn't wait to reach the end of the story. More Charlie Priest
A mutilated body found in the woods. A murderous plan conceived in the past. A reckoning seventy years in the making.
Charlie Priest, ex-detective inspector turned London lawyer, is hired by an influential entrepreneur to investigate the death of his son, but Charlie is led into a far darker and complex case than just a wrongful death.
Wow! What a book, I was hooked from page one and didn’t put it down until I had finished it. Dark, gory and compelling, the book switches from the past to modern day but is easy to follow. Charlie suffers from a debilitating problem which can manifest at any time which adds to the edge-of-your-seat drama.
The characters are all good but Charlie and Georgie are two excellent and likeable people which makes you want to help them and keep them out of danger.
I cannot wait until the next book.
I did quite enjoy this book and found that it was well researched (in an area I didn’t really know much about if I’m being honest). Although grim in places I think it added to the storyline!
I liked Charlie Priest, what a character! Ex policeman turned lawyer, with a serial killer for a brother – what could go wrong here!? Lovely shy and geeky Georgie….
The story moved at a fantastic pace and switched from the present day to the 1940’s and the aftermath of the capture of a particular scary Nazi Doctor, I won’t say anymore! Brilliant ending with a couple of red herrings thrown in to make your head spin.
Great debut, and I’m hoping this will be part of a series. So many characters to explore – particularly William Priest, the incarcerated serial killer brother. …Now that is a book I would love to read!