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I usually hate coming into the series in the middle, especially if it’s a serial story where continuity is important. It’s hit or miss; sometimes an author makes a passing reference that is intriguing and makes me want to read the previous books, and sometimes an author refers to previous events so much that I don’t feel a need to read any of the others. This book, the 5th in the Lottie Parker series, fits in the former category. A really cracking crime story, set in Ireland, it weaves several perspectives into one narrative. A perfect break from rom-coms and psych thrillers. If you like crime novels, I’d start with the first one of the series, only because you’ll get better continuity of characters. Below is my Goodreads review:
Tell Nobody by Patricia Gibney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Even though this was the 5th in the Detective Lottie Parker series, it was the first one I have read. Aside from a few references to previous events, it did not matter much that I was new to the series. This was a well-crafted crime thriller, with many threads weaving into one narrative. I loved the setting, and thought the author did a great job with detail. Told from different perspectives depending on the action, the narrative never got lost or jumbled. In fact, the differing voices gave credibility to the story, making it well-rounded. I found the law enforcement perspective especially interesting, because it was so similar to an American point of view; LE is universal! The author did a great job of dropping hints and revealing clues in a timely manner, so that there was always something driving the plot forward. I did feel like the first half was a little slower, as everything was being set up; but once I got halfway through, the pace really took off as more pieces started falling into place. I will definitely be going back for the first four books in the series, and will be looking for the next one! A solid 4.5 stars. Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture, and the author for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.
