The Benefit of Hindsight: A Simon Serraillier Case

A Simon Serrailler Case

By: Susan Hill

Narrated by: Steven Pacey

Serrailler must confront his demons as Lafferton experiences a series of shocking crimes in this 10th book in Susan Hill's shattering crime series.

Susan Hill stuns listeners once again in The Benefit of Hindsight, the 10th book in her celebrated mystery series.

Now recuperated after the violent incident that cost him his arm - and nearly his life - DCS Serrailler has returned to work, though he prefers to spend his spare time sketching the medieval angels being restored on the cathedral roof. With crime rates down, Lafferton has been quiet, until one night when two men open their front door to a distressing scene. Serrailler makes a serious error of judgment when handling the incident, and the stress of this, combined with the ongoing trauma of losing his arm, takes its toll.

In the tradition of the fabulous mysteries of Ruth Rendell and P. D. James, The Benefit of Hindsight is Susan Hill's best work yet - a chilling new addition to a highly acclaimed series.

©2020 Susan Hill (P)2020 Blackstone Publishing

Perhaps the Best Book in the Series

Does this book conclude the series? Perhaps. Without a doubt, the most touching and meaningful. Will read it again, just to escape into the reality of a complex family, struggling sometimes to deal with each other and their lives outside the family. Loved it.

One complaint

I get frustrated with authors who can't keep track of details about their own characters. In one book Simon is 6'4". In another he's 6'2". In yet another he's 6'3".

Sad story

This was a much sadder story than I expected. Although I still enjoy d it, in my opinion the Author’s earlier works were better.

Quality as usual but....

What happened? The crime was never resolved. There were a bunch of red herrings; Maybe one is true. Disappointing that there’s no conclusion to the crime. The family as ever are the real story. Cat and her family; her practice; the village of Lafferton and Simon and his crew. Will miss this series.

Very Good Serrailler story

This is not the finest of the series but it is head and shoulders above most of the mystery series
available. Susan Hill has created a world of relationship, family, duty and community. Finely honed
characters, complex plots, and very human responses make these books irresistible. This isn't just
about a crime being solved, but about human beings, their heartbreaks and how the human spirit
survives.