‘Enthralling from the first page to the last. Devoured in one sitting. Noelle Holten has become one of my must-read authors’ Angela Marsons, bestselling author of the Detective Kim Stone series
Psychopaths can take root in the unlikeliest soil…
DC Maggie Jamieson crosses paths once again with Probation Officer Lucy Sherwood when a domestic violence survivor stumbles into her new refuge, unable to speak, desperate for help.
Then another case hits Maggie’s desk. A young man has been murdered, and a curious constellation of black dots has been inked onto his cheek.
That’s when DCI Hastings goes missing and Maggie uncovers a shocking connection that turns the case on its head.
Every family may hide secrets, but not every family buries them…
What did I think?
I absolutely love Noelle Holten's writing and there are now four books in the amazing Maggie Jamieson series which seems to be getting better and better. I really look forward to each new instalment and Dead Secret is so good it blew my socks off!
You can definitely read each book as a standalone but what I love about them is the way that each book picks up where the last one ended. Noelle Holten completely nails her endings, which I'd say are more of a hook than a cliffhanger, so series fans are already hooked before the next book is even released. The ending of Dead Secret has a hook and a half and I can't wait to read what comes next.
There are two main threads to the storyline and both are incredibly intriguing: one being domestic violence and the other being murder. Lucy has a drop in at her new refuge and even though she isn't officially open yet, she can't turn the mysterious young woman away. Meanwhile, Maggie is investigating a murder that is linked to her missing DCI and the police must tread carefully to avoid being accused of a cover-up. With so much mouthwatering intrigue, I simply couldn't read fast enough.
Plotted to perfection, Dead Secret is jaw-droppingly awesome. Noelle Holten is a super-talented author and her writing is filled with intrigue, suspense and colourful characterisation. Without doubt a five star read and very highly recommended.
I received a digital ARC to read and review for the blog tour; all opinions are my own.
About the author:
Noelle Holten is an award-winning blogger at www.crimebookjunkie.co.uk. She is the PR & Social Media Manager for Bookouture, a leading digital publisher in the UK, and worked as a Senior Probation Officer for eighteen years, covering a variety of risk cases as well as working in a multi agency setting. She has three Hons BA’s – Philosophy, Sociology (Crime & Deviance) and Community Justice – and a Masters in Criminology. Noelle’s hobbies include reading, attending as many book festivals as she can afford and sharing the booklove via her blog. Dead Inside – her debut novel with One More Chapter/Harper Collins UK is an international kindle bestseller and the start of a new series featuring DC Maggie Jamieson.
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Thank you so much for your support on the blog tour today Michelle x
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