I think someone somewhere said that you can't leave a good book on a shelf for long! This holds true for Murder in Edinburgh. First published in 2017 as Hunter's Chase by Crooked Cat Books, this story has been around for a while. But publishers change, contracts are renewed or not, and authors sometimes need to find pastures new. So, it was really good to see this story back on sale again with a fabulous new cover, completely revised content and with a wonderful new publisher, Joffe Books. And if that isn't enough, this, and all the other books in the series have all been re-titled. But fear not, Detective Inspector Hunter Wilson is still walking the pages and the streets of Edinburgh, solving these fabulous mysteries.
Murder in Edinburgh begins with a burglary that is interrupted by the homeowner, who happens to be a Minister of State. When the thief runs, with the minister in close pursuit, the action comes to a dead halt as the body of a hastily buried woman is discovered. This gritty police procedural, with many twists and turns throughout the book, carries on at a cracking pace from that point.
With multiple lines of enquiry, this is a brilliant read for all those armchair sleuths who like to try and solve the puzzle before the central character. In addition, Val, who is a master plotter, carefully weaves the body of evidence into a wholly satisfying conclusion.
It was great to be back with Hunter and his team. Unlike others, I was quite happy to let Hunter lead me through this investigation and to let Val reacquaint me with the personnel at the police station. Re-reading this book was like meeting up with old friends.
Murder in Edinburgh is the first of the DI Hunter Wilson investigations in a series that just keeps getting better and better. If you are discovering these books for the very first time, then there are a further 5 books to be released. A little bird has also told me that book seven in the series is being worked on and will be available in the new year.
If you've already read the originals, then look out for these old friends as they are gradually re-released. As I said at the top of the page, you can't leave a good book on a shelf for long!
about the author ... Val Penny’s crime novels form the bestselling series of DI Wilson stories set in Edinburgh.
She is an American author living in SW Scotland with her husband and their cat.
about the book ... A woman’s body is found in a shallow grave on the edge of an exclusive Edinburgh golf course. The victim bears the signs of a brutal struggle: blows to the body, marks around her throat, knees scraped raw as she fought to escape.
But there is no name. No phone. No one reported missing.
Detective Hunter Wilson is summoned from his regular darts night to take the call. Two decades on the force, he’s seen plenty. But this one gets under his skin from the start.
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