The Doll's House: A Detective Helen Grace Thriller
(DI Helen Grace Thriller Book 3)
4.0 out of 5 stars -- The third suspense thriller featuring Southampton DI Helen Grace is another winner in the series!
Part police procedural and part mystery, this novel focuses on the hunt for the person who has abducted and killed 3 women -- and now has possibly taken a fourth. The women share common traits, most specifically they have dark hair and blue eyes. In addition, each of the bodies discovered on the isolated beach has another commonality -- a bluebird tattoo. Helen knows that the man they are desperately seeking must be linked in some way to all four of the women and she and her team are out pounding the pavement and knocking on doors trying to find the latest victim, Ruby, before she too becomes another.
The reader has the benefit of the points of view of Helen, Ruby, and glimpses into the psyche of the man behind these crimes. In addition, Helen is still dealing with her personal problems and work issues with her subordinates and superiors. It is important that you read the first two in the series before opening this one as Helen's character develops and we get more insight into what makes her tick with each book. I like the fast pace and the characters -- the story line is good, and the investigation methodical. If you haven't tried Arlidge before, I'd recommend this series if you like an entertaining thriller that's not too gory.
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group NAL for the e-book ARC to review. I am looking forward to reading #4 -- Liar Liar.
Part police procedural and part mystery, this novel focuses on the hunt for the person who has abducted and killed 3 women -- and now has possibly taken a fourth. The women share common traits, most specifically they have dark hair and blue eyes. In addition, each of the bodies discovered on the isolated beach has another commonality -- a bluebird tattoo. Helen knows that the man they are desperately seeking must be linked in some way to all four of the women and she and her team are out pounding the pavement and knocking on doors trying to find the latest victim, Ruby, before she too becomes another.
The reader has the benefit of the points of view of Helen, Ruby, and glimpses into the psyche of the man behind these crimes. In addition, Helen is still dealing with her personal problems and work issues with her subordinates and superiors. It is important that you read the first two in the series before opening this one as Helen's character develops and we get more insight into what makes her tick with each book. I like the fast pace and the characters -- the story line is good, and the investigation methodical. If you haven't tried Arlidge before, I'd recommend this series if you like an entertaining thriller that's not too gory.
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group NAL for the e-book ARC to review. I am looking forward to reading #4 -- Liar Liar.
Previous books in series
Eeny Meeny
Pop Goes the Weasel
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