Linda Strong
3.5 Stars DS Henry Christie makes his 25th appearance in this British police procedural. Christie is preparing for retirement. A visit from a Chief Constable tables those plans. Two murders that were committed 6 months earlier have never been solved. Christie is pressured into coming back to work to investigate. His investigation leads to a large society of corruption and murder. And being cops... they seem to know his every move. This is well written, with lots of action ... and falling bodies. The cops seem to think they can get away with anything against anyone at anytime.. and so far they have. There is such disdain for those that they swore to serve and protect. Although 25th in a series, this one does well as a stand alone. This is my first go around with this author and I'm seriously considering starting with Book 1 and working my way through. I really enjoyed the character of Christie. He's a mix of stubborn, humor, with a lot of dedication to those he loves ... and his job. There are twists and turns and even with a cliffhanger, a surprise ending. Many thanks to the author / Severn House / #BadCops #NetGalley for the advance digital copy. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.