Helpful Score: 1
I read a lot of crime fiction, especially British police procedurals. This is one of the best I've read in awhile. In fact, it mines new ground (to my knowledge) in this genre. While it is fiction, the story unfolds with evidence logs, witness statements, telephone analysis, flow charts, etc., included, inserted in the story as they are created/collected by the police characters. It makes the story seem very real to be able to see these documents. The author was herself a civilian analyst for the police, so I assume these documents are quite authentic. It sets a mood that made me feel like I was part of the "incident team." Haynes is a good writer and really knows how to develop a plot, so I hope to see many more Louisa Smith books from her in the future.
