Book info

• Title Penshaw
• Author L. J. Ross
• Year 2019
• Genre Mystery

When an old man is burned alive in a sleepy ex-mining village, Detective Chief Inspector Ryan is called in to investigate. He soon discovers that, beneath the facade of a close-knit community, the burn from decades-old betrayal still smoulders. When everyone had a motive, can he unravel the secrets of the past before the killer strikes again? Meanwhile, back at Northumbria CID, trouble is brewing with rumours of a mole in Ryan’s department. With everyone under suspicion, can he count on anybody but himself?

Thoughts

This was a really good entry in the DCI Ryan series - quickly picking up after the cliffhanger at the end and putting one of our beloved characters in harm’s way. I do think he should have opened up to Ryan earlier, but it all worked out in the end! And in their personal lives, Ryan doesn’t have too much to deal with this time, except supporting his friends and family. I like the burgeoning family for Phillips and MacKenzie and how that is coming together as well. Plus there’s a crime to investigate and it’s an interesting family drama this time. Really good!

Rating: 4 / 5