FIRE ON THE FELLS by Cath Staincliffe

 4* Tragic and sad, but Shan and Leo see that justice is done. 

Book 2 in this series can be read as a standalone, but if you were as vested as I was in finding out what happens to Luke after his disgusting behaviour and radicalisation in book 1, you'll want to read both back to back. There's no gap between the tales and this one starts really, really satisfyingly, and sadly for Leo and Ange, realistically. Thankfully they're a strong, united couple, they're both spouses and parents (not one or the other), and they're grown adults who have each other's back, and it was good to see such a positive relationship. 

Back to the main storyline- Tyler never should've been killed. He sounded like one of life's good guys, an achiever without the need for fanfare, a decent person - son and activist - with lots to offer. His death was tragic but Shan and Leo didn't stop, despite being at death's door at one point, until they got their man. The tale, once again, was part police procedural and part family relationships that were breaking down. Kind of believable in Leo's case, but kind of irritating in Shan's, as she could and should have pulled up her big girl panties and faced Erin. 

I devoured this and ended up bummed that at the end, there'll be a wait for book 3. This author is now firmly on my autobuy list wgere this duo of detectives is concerned.

ARC courtesy of NetGalley and Joffe Books, for my reading pleasure.

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