BOOK SYNOPSIS
A brutal murder…
When a burned body is found with its teeth missing, DC Maggie Jamieson discovers that the victim may be the husband of one of her probation colleagues.
A dark history…
As the body count rises, the team becomes increasingly baffled by how the victims could possibly be connected until a clue leads them to a historical case that was never prosecuted.
A terrible secret…
In order to catch the killer, Maggie must piece together what happened all those years ago before it’s too late.
Guess who's back,back again,Maggie's back,tell a friend.
DC Maggie Jamieson and the team return for the fifth instalment in this addictive, gritty police procedural series.
The discovery of the charred remains of a human corpse in the offices of Justin Hardy who is the husband of Maggie's friend Sarah is the catalyst for a complex and frustrating investigation that will not only put pressure on the women's friendship but also cause Maggie to suspect that Sarah knows more than she is revealing.
As the body count rises, Maggie and the team race against time to uncover the identity of a cunning killer who always seems to be able to stay one step ahead of them. As the investigation progressed, it eventually becomes apparent the case has dark insidious fingers that reach back into the past. Who was the killer? What were the motives behind their actions? When the dust settles, what repercussions will the case have on the lives of Maggie,the team and her relationships with her friends?
If you have read any of the other books in this brilliant series then you will know that despite the fact that the author doesn't shy away from writing about the darker sides of life, she always writes about her subject matter with sensitivity and this latest instalment is no exception. It is a sad reality of life that victims of certain crimes can find themselves left feeling ignored and dismissed by different agencies who are supposed to help and protect them. Even if the case does get to court, the victim can be made to feel they are on trial during questioning and can often be left traumatised by the experience. And if the accused is found guilty,the sentence they receive can very often be woefully inadequate and not reflect the seriousness of the crimes that were committed. It's not very difficult to understand why there are so many vigilante groups scattered across the world. Noelle Holten uses her experience as a former probation officer to take the reader behind the scenes of the various law enforcement agencies as we follow Maggie's investigation into the killer's crimes.
One of the many things that I love about this awesome series is that the author doesn't not down the flow of her stories with unnecessary facts and complicated information. I really like the various individuals who make up the police team,my stand out favourite being DS Kat Everett, I love her attitude and very often sarcastic comments. I love how well the team work together and how each character is given the opportunity to add their own input to the investigation. I was pleased that Kate was working once again with the team and helping them out together a profile of the killer, I love the friendship and interactions between Kate and Maggie. Unfortunately Julie Noble was still hanging around liked the proverbial bad penny, I really can't stand that woman, she seriously gets on my nerves. On the personal front, as well as having concerns about her brother Andy, after giving it some thought, Maggie decided that it was time to tell her parents the truth about her brother's whereabouts and her own sexuality.
Scattered throughout the story was chapters that were voiced from the perspective of the antagonist and have the reader a insight into the killer's thoughts and the reasons behind why they chose each victim. I understand that the killer's actions were morally wrong but as their shocking backstory was revealed, was it so wrong of me that I began to feel some sympathy for that individual.
As with the previous books in this incredible series Dead Mercy is a intelligently written, cleverly plotted,addictive page turner that keeps the reader guessing and glued to your kindle. The recurring cast of characters are a realistic bunch of individuals, people who you take into your heart and look forward to revisiting. Although this is the fifth book in the series,it can be read and enjoyed as a stand alone and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this incredible series to any readers who enjoy curling up with dark and gritty thrillers that are guaranteed to leave you wanting more.
AUTHOR BIO
Noelle Holten is an award-winning blogger at www.crimebookjunkie.co.uk. She is the PR & Social Media Manager for Bookouture, a leading digital publisher in the UK, and worked as a Senior Probation Officer for eighteen years, covering a variety of risk cases as well as working in a multi agency setting. She has three Hons BA’s – Philosophy, Sociology (Crime & Deviance) and Community Justice – and a Masters in Criminology. Noelle’s hobbies include reading, attending as many book festivals as she can afford and sharing the booklove via her blog. Dead Inside – her debut novel with One More Chapter/Harper Collins UK is an international kindle bestseller and the start of a new series featuring DC Maggie Jamieson.
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PUBLICATION DATE: 19th November 2021
PURCHASE LINK....
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dead-Mercy-gripping-thriller-suspense-ebook/dp/B092YLSSK3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2IA2FCUQ9S81L&keywords=dead+mercy&qid=1637455306&s=books&sprefix=Dead+mercy%2Caps%2C204&sr=1-1
THE DC MAGGIE JAMIESON SERIES
Thanks so much for being part of the blog tour today Nicki x
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