Book info

• Title The Shrine
• Author L. J. Ross
• Year 2020
• Genre Mystery

After a long and eventful winter, DCI Ryan and his team are looking forward to the joys of spring. But, when one of their colleagues is shot dead on her own doorstep and the brass think it’s an inside job, Ryan finds himself drafted in to investigate. He’s barely scratched the surface when reports flood in of a terror explosion at Durham Cathedral. Chaos descends on the sleepy, historic city and, when the smoke clears, they find a priceless artefact that once belonged to Saint Cuthbert is missing. With tensions running at an all-time high, unable to trust the local police, can Ryan and his team bring a killer to justice ― and restore Cuthbert’s cross to its natural resting place?

Thoughts

I loved this one. It felt like a reset of sorts, and although one of our number was put in jeopardy, thankfully there wasn’t too much to be sad about. Instead, we had a short, sharp story that introduced a new conspiracy opening up and plenty of interesting twists to think about. Also enjoyed bringing Ryan’s parents into it, they’re two very different people and will add something to the coming stories, no doubt.

Rating: 5 / 5