Series: DC Rose Gifford, #1
Published by HarperCollins UK on March 4, 2021
Format: Audiobook, eARC
Source: Library, Net Galley
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Also by this author: The Whisper House
Even in your dreams you’re not safe…
The nightmare is only just beginning…
When DC Rose Gifford is called to investigate the death of a young woman suffocated in her bed, she can’t shake the feeling that there’s more to the crime than meets the eye.
It looks like a straightforward crime scene – but the police can’t find the killer. Enter DS Moody – an eccentric older detective who runs UCIT, a secret department of the Met set up to solve supernatural crimes. Moody wants Rose to help her out – but Rose doesn’t believe in any of that.
Does she?
As the killer prepares to strike again, Rose must pick a side – before a second woman dies.
This is another catch-up from June!
As soon as I heard about a detective series with a ghostly element, I was like hell yeah I am there! It really didn’t disappoint! It had some really strong spooky vibes from the killer and Rose’s little friend. Some scenes just gave me the chills!
I really couldn’t work it out! It was super twisty and thrilling!! I loved the team and rank Moody high up there as a character to watch as there is so much more than meets the eye. Why is she so eager to get Rose on her team, especially when Rose doesn’t believe….does she?
I mean I am not sure I want to go to sleep again!!!!!!
It was interesting to see how the police handled this case, and how no one was interested until Moody came along, and then as you can imagine, things got intense and more intriguing! This unit is one I would love to join, I have no idea if it is a real unit in the police but I hope so. If so, where do I sign up!
The switch-up in narration always makes for a thrilling read, and it’s no different here. We follow Rose for the most part as we watch her adjust to the unit, deal with her “problem” at home and then flip to intense scenes with a victim, as we watch them unfurl slowly.
I absolutely loved the audiobook of this, and the narration was spot on. The chills! I just wanted to speed her voice up so I could race to the end of the book to find out what happens, but I was good…well, I got impatient and read the last 10% LOL
I loved every minute of this book! I really hope there is more to come as I think this is a series that will be awesome to follow! The writing is fresh and addictive and I love this concept that has been created.
Until next time xxx
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- 2022 NetGalley
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- Published before 2022
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