Book info

• Title Crossing the Line
• Author Kerry Wilkinson
• Year 2014
• Genre Thriller

Long before Jessica Daniel became a police detective, Manchester was a ghost city after dark. Fear ruled as people were afraid to be out by themselves, the notorious Stretford Slasher terrorizing its inhabitants. Now, twenty-five years on and the media are feeling nostalgic. But Jessica has a new case to worry about. Apparent strangers are being targeted in broad daylight, the attacker unworried about being caught. If only Jessica and her team could track him down...

Thoughts

Although I enjoyed the different style of the last book, it was nice in this one to go back to the more normal Jessica Daniel adventures. Investigating crimes in a more than unorthodox fashion, dealing with her own demons at the same time, and trying to keep everyone around her safe and happy, it’s a tough life for Manchester’s favourite detective.

Lots of nice new characters in this one, as well, particularly Pat on the front desk and PC Pen-Thief.

Some of the connections and motives felt a little more convoluted than before - particularly the more than random nature of the hospice connection - but I guess that helps to make it a surprise when the truth is finally revealed.

I also thought the finally little twist was a little rushed, but only because I would have been interested in how it affected Jess more than just the glimpses we got. Great idea though.

Rating: 3 / 5