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Where Secrets Lie (Detective Karen Hart Book 2)

Where Secrets Lie (Detective Karen Hart Book 2)

byD. S. Butler
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Msnd
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4.0 out of 5 stars Page turner
Reviewed in Australia on 27 January 2021
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When a cold case missing person is found 30 years later, it is up to the team to investigate and uncover all of the circumstances surrounding this person. Without giving away spoilers, this was one of those cases where a ripple effect of tragedy plague those left behind. This is story is a page turner. It’s a well written police procedural where the police themselves are shown to have their own flaws.

Whilst the main focus of the story is the crime, we learn more about the lives and back stories of Karen, Scott, Rick and Sophie. For me, Sophie is one of those characters that you think you should like, but when you’re reading the story, you really kind of loathe. Though she did redeem herself slightly at the end of Book 1, for most of this story I was back to quietly hoping she gets bumped off. We learn more about Scott and why he left his old station and Rick is adjusting to a change in home life.

Though this story could be read as a standalone, I recommend starting with the first book in the series, as there are references to the previous book and ongoing storylines. Finished this book in one sitting and it’s a sad tragic tale indeed where no one ever really wins. Already started reading Book 3 as I’m enjoying this series. If you like the genre of British Police Procedurals, then I think you’ll like this series too.
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Cardinal
4.0 out of 5 stars Probably four and a half stars
Reviewed in Australia on 25 April 2020
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I would have given this more than 4 stars but, some of the writing tended to get bogged down, for example, a whole chapter about a junior officer's mother with dementia enjoying a visit from old friends. This added absolutely nothing to the excellent story.
Main character DS Karen Hunt also gets waylaid with her one track thinking.
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Bronwyn D
4.0 out of 5 stars This Series Warms Up
Reviewed in Australia on 3 August 2021
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I enjoyed this crime procedural a lot. Karen Hart and her colleagues investigate and solve multiple murders while have just enough out of work lives to give their characters depth.
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Sandra E. Norris
5.0 out of 5 stars Just read it
Reviewed in Australia on 10 May 2020
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I was involved in the story right from the word go. It kept my interest, I tried many times to solve it, but there were so many red herrings. Well done., totally recommend this book.
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Keith
4.0 out of 5 stars A slightly different spin on a detective novel.
Reviewed in Australia on 29 April 2021
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Enjoyed the drawing together of the characters developed through the first two books and now the third book of the trilogy.
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Helen Ford
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent series.
Reviewed in Australia on 9 March 2019
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Excellent series. Very well written with an interesting story line. Nice feel about the countryside where the series is set. Makes me want to visit England and see the quaint villages.
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Old Pete
4.0 out of 5 stars This second crime novel in the D. S. Karen Hart series is highly recommended.
Reviewed in Australia on 15 February 2019
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Peopled with likeable detectives, this book has all the intrigue and mystery we have come to expect from accomplished crime writer D. S. Butler. Possibly better than her excellent previous series that featured D. S. Jack Mackinnon.
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Tiffin
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4.0 out of 5 stars good secrets
Reviewed in Australia on 23 March 2019
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Again a good read from this author. goes along at a cracking pace and good to see that she is gaining confidence in her writing. Well done and look forward to the next one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in Australia on 2 November 2020
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This book has been writen very well. A book that is hard to put down. I dont make a habit of writing reviews but felt that this book should have a good review. Highly recommend it
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Buffy
5.0 out of 5 stars Another cannot put down book
Reviewed in Australia on 7 December 2021
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Sometimes books get tedious in the middle but this 1 had me on the edge of my seat from from the 1st to the last page wonderful 📚
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