Crikey! That was quite the ride!! I think I’ve gone through a whole rainbow of emotions while reading!

Killing Jericho is a crime thriller like none I’ve read before. Featuring crime fiction’s first Traveller detective in Scott Jericho, who also happens to be a former police detective - now disgraced after beating a suspect in a case and doing time in prison.

Now out, he’s returned to the Traveller family he once rejected and is not doing well at all. Until a case sparks his attention, a serial killer is staging murders in horrific ways, and it all harks back to an old fairground legend. 

Scott is a very complex man. Predisposed to anger and violence, yet he also has a sweet, caring and vulnerable side. 

Killing Jericho is a brilliant start to a new series. It’s cleverly written, definitely on the macabre end of crime fiction, and there’s lots going on. Yet, there’s also a real heart to the story. The Travelling community and their familial bond, and several relationships which feature throughout are really heartwarming. 

It’s strength lie within it‘s shades, taking the reader from heartfelt moments to gruesome discoveries from reflective scenes, to high action all within a blink. 

Exciting and unique, I am very much looking forward to reading more from William Hussey.