I have read none of the previous books by the author and I’m happy that I chose this novel.

I loved the writing, pace and characters.

A retired cold cases detective found himself in the middle of a crime investigation in a small location where he was running the village's pub.

From the first chapter, o got drawn in the conversation and the characters’ life. The banter in each scene was so on point and tell a story on its own. The romantic relationships are a big part of the story, especially since our main character is still heartbreak from his last girlfriend. A new relationship is making way to his heart and sight, but there's always something hidden underneath that wishful look. She is a well-known widow with family inheritance. It's only normal that her son will want to protect his mother for predators.

In comes the secondary characters that will bring more shiny to Henry’s arc development.

The investigation was so well done and while I had my theories on who the villain was, I still haven't seen some of the twist.

Fast-paced, suspenseful and a must read story.