
Linda Strong
DI Thomas Ridpath has just returned to work, 6 months after his wife was murdered. Diagnosed with PTSD and undergoing psychological therapy, he's not sure he's ready to jump in ... but now he has no choice. Ridpath works for both law enforcement and for the Coroner's office. A child's body has been found by a dog walker. He's been strangled and left partially hidden by a wooded area close to the River Mersey. There are no witnesses, no DNA, no hint of what happened and who the killer is. At first glance, the boy's father is a good suspect. Although constantly and consistently telling them he didn't do it, one of Ridpath's superior officer is adamant that the man is guilty and makes moves to have him charged with murder. And then there's another young boy abducted ... the grandson of the Coroner, herself. This nail-biting thriller keep me hooked from the very first suspenseful page. The suspense maintained its level until the final heart-pounding conclusion. The characters are cleverly drawn and lend credibility to the story. Although 9th in the series, WHEN THE EVIL WAITS can easily be read as a stand alone. However, as always, I highly recommend reading in order ... this is a terrific series. Many thanks to the author / Canelo Crime Books / Netgalley for the digital copy of this crime fiction. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own. 4.5 stars
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