Venom in the Blood

Vanessa Marwood, Book 1

Forensic entomologist Dr Vanessa Marwood has built her career on her love of insects and the vital evidence they provide at the scene of a crime. This doesn't mean she's ready for a killer who has woven spider silk into their victims' wounds.

But that's exactly what's in store for Vanessa when she receives a call from an old friend to come back to her childhood home of Greensands and help solve a chilling set of murders. Now she must put her move to New York on hold and return to a place she swore she would not.

It's not long before Vanessa realises, she's been lured into a dangerous trap by an insect obsessed killer.

The case and dark secrets from her childhood are drawing her deeper and deeper into an entangled web of secrets and lies.

Can she solve the case or will the past close in on her?
©2024 Tracy Buchanan (P)2024 Bonnier Books UK

Almost 5 Out of 5

I only give 5 stars to books that have become my all time favorites. While this book didn't quite make it to that level, it was very close. It deserves 4 1/2 stars.
The emphasis on insects and spiders made it very unique, compared to other police procedurals. I also really like the character of Vanessa Marwood. I could imagine this book being a great movie.