Fatal Secrets

By: Anita Waller

Narrated by: Gareth Bennett-Ryan

The thrilling first instalment in the Forrester Detective Agency Mystery series from the author of #2 bestseller The Family at No. 12

Nothing is more important than family . . .

Matt Forrester has followed in his dad’s footsteps, climbing the police ranks to become a DI. But when he receives an urgent call for help, Matt has to rethink his career. His dad has been murdered, and Matt’s not going to let this case go. It doesn’t help that his current boss is sleeping with his ex-wife.

Hermia Forrester didn’t follow her brother into the police force, instead she works in research at the university. But, she’s not going to let that stop her from helping her brother find out what happened to their dad.

But the siblings soon find themselves surrounded by more danger than they ever imagined. Can they both survive this case or will there be more of their family in the morgue?

A thrilling and gripping crime series from bestselling author Anita Waller, perfect for fans of Tana French and Jane Harper.

©2023 Anita Waller (P)2023 Boldwood Books

Not a bad read, but the next in series is winner!

siblings, friends, friendship, gangsters, local-law-enforcement, thriller, threats, suspense, relationship-issues, relationships, relatives, family, family-business, family-by-choice, family-drama, family-dynamics, professor, ex-cop, Sheffield****

This is an interesting book about interesting people and the crimes they work to solve. It is convoluted and sometimes seems to meander a bit, but that's not a bad thing. Set in Sheffield, UK, there is much the same departmental issues as anywhere in law enforcement and the family issues are much the same as well. Myself, I'm glad that I had the opportunity to start with the second book (much more cohesively written and a real *****) because it satisfied my curiosity about some of the deaths and motives. Don't miss this one, but be certain to read the next!
Gareth Bennett-Ryan does the narration well enough but sounds like the seasonal allergies got the better of him.

This book is unlistenable

I keep trying to finish this book but I can't.
The characters are shallow, the romance is 100% unnecessary to enhance or tell the story, and it is perfunctory.
The female lead is small blonde and stunning and thinks she can take care of herself, but it turns out she needs the protection of her brother and his best friend. When she doesn't listen to them she puts herself at risk.
I'm sad I bought the book and I doubt I will ever be able to finish listening to it.