Gripping, gritty, and darkly funny!

A funeral director's & a private detective firm run by the formidable Skelf women, what is not to love?

I was really looking forward to this novel as I hugely enjoyed A Dark Matter (the first in the series). I'm thrilled to report this installment is every bit as superb!

The three Skelf's are flawed, funny, and brave characters you are rooting for from the start. Each with their own compelling storylines.

The mix of emotion, reflection, tension, and mystery is captivating. I was fully invested trying to work out how all the pieces fit together but this fast-paced novel kept me guessing until the end.

I wouldn't call it a cosy crime, the stories are far too dark for that but there is a definite warmth to Johnstone's writing. Which I absolutely love! This is a must-read for all crime fiction fans. I for one am eagerly awaiting book three.

A huge thanks to Anne Cater & Orenda Books for gifting me a copy in return for an open & honest review.

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