YEY HILLARY’S BACK I am sure this is fantastic news to all Hillary Greene fans
Hillary’s Back (Hillary Greene #18) AMAZON GOODREADS
Author – Faith Martin
Publisher – Joffe Books crime thrillers and mystery
Genre – Crime Fiction
Publication Date – 14th February 2020
ONE OF THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE DETECTIVES RETURNS.
A BRAND NEW MYSTERY IN THE MILLION-SELLING SERIES.
DETECTIVE HILLARY GREENE IS BACK!
Eighteen months after Hillary suffered a personal tragedy, she is throwing herself into her work to try to get over it.
Former soldier Gareth Proctor joins her team and finds himself quickly growing to enjoy his new environment.
The first cold case he works on is the murder of Andrew Feeley.
In 2012, this twenty-one-year-old was found dead in the woods near his home, killed by a single stab wound to the chest from his own knife.
Andrew was extremely unpopular. He was a drug dealer, pimp and bully. His stepdad was one of the main suspects, as they hated each other and often came to blows. Other suspects include Toby Truman and his mother Debbie. Andrew was responsible for getting Toby hooked on drugs.
Given Andrew’s criminal background, his murder is thought to be drug-related.
But Hillary’s not buying it — she knows it’s personal. And a search of the Feeleys’ garden turns up some chilling evidence.
HILLARY GREENE RETURNS TO ONE OF HER TOUGHEST CASES YET.
This is a crime mystery full of well-observed characters, which will have you gripped from start to the absolutely thrilling conclusion.
My Review
Well it was a surprise to find that we haven’t seen the last of Hillary Greene as this bestselling series has a new addition: Hillary’s Back along with Puff the tragic wagon and her beloved narrow boat: The Mollern. However, it is not actually business as usual as she has a broken heart and a new team so grab a hot drink and settle down for another intriguing investigation.
Hillary is still working cold cases solving the crimes that were unsolvable at the time Claire has slotted in well. As a retired police officer Claire is well aware of Hillary’s reputation and skills in solving crimes and as a mature woman with a police background she is a good fit for the team. Gareth, however, has been invalided out of the army so not only is this his first civilian job he is also coming to terms with a life that is very far removed from his previous one. He soon buckles down and starts the long journey of adapting to a new environment and it is interesting to follow his progress over the course of the book.
The case is a strange one a drug dealer is stabbed and his attacker was never caught. As Hillary sets the wheels in motion to try to uncover anything that was missed she finds she is up against a village that have closed ranks. To make matters worse it seems nobody really cares who killed him they are just glad he is dead. Hillary is not one to give up and even when each interview uncovers less to like about the ‘victim’ she still has a job to do and do it she will.
A great read that will appeal to anyone who likes to get deep into the investigating and detective side of police work. I am really hoping there will be more in this series.
HILLARY GREENE RETURNS TO ONE OF HER TOUGHEST CASES YET.
This is a crime mystery full of well-observed characters, which will have you gripped from start to the absolutely thrilling conclusion.
Perfect for fans of Betty Rowlands, Agatha Christie, LJ Ross, TE Kinsey, J.R. Ellis, Helen Cox, M.C. Beaton, or Clare Chase.
What readers are saying about Hillary’s Back!
“So glad Hillary is back – absolutely loved the other books in the series and really enjoyed this one too.” Nerys
“Would give more than 5 stars if I could.” Barbara
“The plotting is perfect, as always, with plenty of twists and red herrings.” Amanda
“Once I started reading her newest cold case, I was once again hooked.” Renee
“I love Faith Martin and enjoy every book that I read from her, and this book definitely ranks high on my list.” Robin
THE DETECTIVE
DI Hillary Greene
An attractive, single woman just over fifty, Hillary Greene was a police officer of many years’ experience (earning the rank of DI) and came up through the ranks. Consequently, she knew how the system worked, and was always fiercely loyal to the force without being blinkered to its faults. Forced to retire early through no fault of her own, she has now returned to the force as a civilian consultant on cold cases.
DI HILLARY GREENE SERIES
BOOK 1: MURDER ON THE OXFORD CANAL
BOOK 2: MURDER AT THE UNIVERSITY
BOOK 3: MURDER OF THE BRIDE
BOOK 4: MURDER IN THE VILLAGE
BOOK 5: MURDER IN THE FAMILY
BOOK 6: MURDER AT HOME
BOOK 7: MURDER IN THE MEADOW
BOOK 8: MURDER IN THE MANSION
BOOK 9: MURDER IN THE GARDEN
BOOK 10: MURDER BY FIRE
BOOK 11: MURDER AT WORK
BOOK 12: MURDER NEVER RETIRES
BOOK 13: MURDER OF A LOVER
BOOK 14: MURDER NEVER MISSES
BOOK 15: MURDER AT MIDNIGHT
BOOK 16: MURDER IN MIND
BOOK 17: HILLARY’S FINAL CASE
Book 18: HILLARY’S BACK!
Author Bio
Faith Martin was born in Oxford, and has spent all her life within twenty miles of the university city, even working at Somerville College for five years before turning to writing full-time. The author of the popular DI Hillary Greene novels, she also writes more classic-style ‘whodunits’ under the pen name Joyce Cato, but began her writing career as Maxine Barry, winning an award for penning romance novels! A popular writer for over 25 years, she has had nearly 50 novels published so far. Her hobbies include walking her now ageing dog, wildlife-watching, reading and (reluctantly) gardening.
Links
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100019047572005
Twitter: @faithmartin_nov
When is Hilary going to bring out Book 5 in the Loveday and Clement series, and book 19 in the Hilary series? They are just brilliant! I can’t wait for more!
How is it that in Hillary’s Back her car Puff the tragic wagon has gone from being a VW Golf to a Polo?
Thank you for your query I will check this with the publisher