Many thanks to NetGalley, Minotaur Books, and Ann Cleeves for the opportunity to read and review this first in a new crime fiction series - 5 glowing stars for a great read! I can't wait to read the next books in this series!
Matthew Venn stands apart from the rest of the mourners at his father's funeral. Estranged from his ultra-religious family for years, Matthew has struggled to feel that he fits in anywhere. He now works as a Detective Investigator in Devon, England, and is called to investigate a murder. A body is found by the sea near where Matthew now lives with his husband, Jonathan. The investigation comes close to home when there are links to the community run by Jonathan as well as back to the religious sect of his childhood.
The characters in this book are so real - they are shown with all their true feelings and thoughts, not just the pretty glossy side. Matthew is wonderful and I really connected with Jen, a single mother struggling to do well both on the job and at home. The setting is made to feel so real and the writing wonderful - kept me guessing to the end. I look forward to the next chapter of this series! Highly recommended!
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