A good Police Procedural novel with strong characters.
At times this book is a tough read and contains triggers for anybody who has suffered domestic abuse.
A tough Asian Lady who has run away from her own “arranged” , and abusive marriage is now a Detective Sergeant working on serious crimes. Moomy Ali is a great character.
When two women, with no apparently link are brutally murdered, within hours of each other Moomy and her team are tasked to investigate.
Why have the Home Office sent an observer in to watch over the team, even before the first victim is identified.
The teams fears that they are being used as some form of political pawn doesn’t stop them carrying out an investigation that uncovers a disturbing scenario.
There appears to be a group of people being manipulated to kill, born on their hatred of women.
During the investigation they uncover bigoted hate in various forms, which are unfortunately very realistic and believable.
But which group, and which leader are responsible for the killings.
As much as this book is a great story it’s also a sad reflection on elements of today’s society.
Frighteningly realistic, and at times hard to read, it’s a great book.
Pages 377. Publisher: Hera Release Date: 5th October 2023
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