Today I am thrilled to share my review of DIG TWO GRAVES as part of the Book Tour. This is book 1 in a brand new series by bestselling author: Helen H Durrant and wow what a stunning read it is I can’t wait for the next book.
DIG TWO GRAVES
Format – Kindle
Publisher – Joffe Books Mystery, Crime Thriller, Suspense
Publication Date – 14th March 2024
Genre – Crime thriller, mystery and suspense
Author – Helen H Durrant
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Meet Detective Hedley Sharpe in this brilliant new British crime series full of stunning twists.
Before you embark on a journey of revenge, you should dig two graves . . .
Day 1. Chloe Todd believes her baby daughter is sleeping peacefully in her pram in the back garden. She lifts away the blanket to check on her — and gasps in shock.
Chloe’s neighbour calls the police. But all is not as it seems . . .
Day 2. Superintendent Hedley Sharpe is called to the city centre. A body is discovered in a cellar beneath an empty shop. A single shot to the head. The victim has been dead at least a year.
Day 3. A second body is found in the cellar next door. Again a single bullet wound in the head. But this time the body is fresh.
Hedley Sharpe doesn’t believe in coincidences. The two murders must be linked. Then he uncovers a connection to housewife Chloe Todd — and the case takes an extraordinary twist.
Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean, Joy Ellis, J.D. Kirk, Rachel Abbott, Elly Griffiths or J.M. Dalgliesh.
READERS LOVE DIG TWO GRAVES:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Weaves an intricate plot of suspense and intrigue . . . A must-read.’ Iwona P.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘So full of action and extraordinary twists . . . Loved it.’ Booklover Bev
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Packed with shocks and surprises.’ Carol S.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A riveting thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last . . . A tour de force of the crime genre.’ Chantelle B.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved this . . . Captured me from the start.’ Kelsey S.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A great start for a new character. I loved this book.’ Nicole C.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A clever, excellent, engrossing police procedural. Can’t wait for the next one.’ Misfits Farm
THE DETECTIVE
Superintendent Hedley Sharpe is a long-serving detective working for Manchester’s Major Crime Division. He is something of a rough diamond, but has an excellent clear-up rate. A widower, Hedley lives a lonely life, existing on fast-food takeaways. His wife Emily was murdered some years previously. Her killer was never caught.
My Review
This is the first book in a brilliant new series by the bestselling Helen H Durrant.
It is a brilliant story that grabs the reader at the very beginning and doesn’t let go all the way to the end. There are numerous red herrings along the way. A victim that has Hedley and his partner, Stuart at logger heads. Stuart thinks Chloe is a victim of abuse by a controlling husband Hedley is not convinced she is a victim of any sort. Who is right?
When a body in a cellar is eventually identified it soon becomes clear that Hedley and his team have a tangled web of lies, deceit, jealousy and revenge to sort through. Will they get to the truth?
It was interesting to meet new characters I didn’t take to Hedley at first but he grew on me and I think he and Stuart make an effective combination. All the characters are very realistic and fit the plot perfectly.
As with all Helen’s books this is an adrenaline pumping read that I absolutely loved. A very cleverly thought out plot with interesting characters and enough twists and turns to keep my attention. Very much looking forward to the next in this series.
HELEN H. DURRANT
OVER 1.5 MILLION BOOKS SOLD!
Helen is one of the ‘baby boomer’ generation and began writing when she retired from her job at a local college. Born in Edinburgh to an English father and Scottish mother the family settled in a Pennine village between the counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire. It is an environment which has shaped her stories. Writing is a second career and, despite having a bus pass, keeps her busy, and tuned in.
Helen’s children are all grown-up and she has five grandchildren.
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