Today I am handing over my Blog to Sarah Lizzie to enable her to share her review of HILLARY’S BACK the brand new addition to the besteselling Hillary Greene series:
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.
Review by Sarah Lizziebeth
I thoroughly enjoyed this cleverly written story and I couldn’t wait to find out what the team would uncover and who had committed the crime, and why?! I enjoyed hearing about ‘new boy’, Gareth; although my heart really went out to him and I felt that the author wrote about him and his experiences very well and with great care and sensitivity. Hillary is back and she is more than pleased to be back! She needs something to help keep herself occupied and what better way than by doing something which she enjoys and in which she excels at. After 18 months, Hilary is back in her ‘stationery cupboard’ office! Hillary, along with Claire Woolley and new boy Gareth Proctor – who make up the (CRT) Crime Review Team – set out on the assigned case which involved Andrew Feeley, a 21 year old male, who met an unfortunate end, (for him, not so for others) in the woods close to his home, during the long hot summer of 2012. A list of suspects is drawn up and the team have their work cut out, trying to find new information and a motive. The villagers, however, aren’t giving much away at all. I didn’t even have my suspicions and so I was even more intrigued. The victim wasn’t someone who I would have liked, but still, his killer/s need to be caught.
I like the authors descriptive writing; I could picture myself at many of the scenes and I could really visualize the characters. I like this in a book, although not too much, otherwise I become bored. I also want a read that has a well thought out story, is well-balanced and has exciting plots that really bring out my emotions, and that is what this author gave me! I loved the ending, it was brilliant! I never expected who it was to be the killing type, so I was very surprised, but it all made perfect sense to me. I felt a bit sad and even more so as I thought of the terrible things that really do happen to some people. Hillary was totally on the ball and was equally professional and compassionate.
I would award this book more stars if I could – I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it.
Thank you very much to Joffe books via NetGalley.
Read Sarah’s review on Goodreads here
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.
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