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Midge (525 KP) rated Death Comes to Call (A Tara Thorpe Mystery Book 3) in Books

Mar 2, 2019  
Death Comes to Call (A Tara Thorpe Mystery Book 3)
Death Comes to Call (A Tara Thorpe Mystery Book 3)
Clare Chase | 2019 | Fiction & Poetry, Mystery, Thriller
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8.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
A Fantastic Mystery/Thriller!
I'm a great fan of mysteries and thrillers so, when I saw “Death Comes To Call” featuring DC Tara Thorpe being launched, I knew I had to read it. This is actually the third book in the Tara Thorpe Mystery Series. Although I haven’t come across the other two novels in the series - “Murder on the Marshes” (Book 0ne) and “Death on the River” (Book Two) - I thought “Death Comes To Call” worked fine as a stand alone as there was enough back-story provided to understand some of the dynamics between the different characters. Reading this novel, however, and Clare Chase’s excellent writing, have inspired me to go and get myself copies of the first two books!

In the opening chapter, we are introduced to DC Tara Thorpe who is Cambridge Police’s youngest detective and isn't afraid to step on toes to get results.

When a promising local artist disappears, the victim’s brother begs Tara to take the case. It seems there’s no evidence of foul play… he simply disappeared without a trace.

Tara agrees to investigate however her unconventional approach to policing has upset some of her colleagues, including her former boss DC Patrick Wilkins, currently suspended, but who is prepared to do anything to bring her down. Luckily, she’s on good terms with DI Garstin Blake…

I loved that in “Death Comes To Call,” the sub-plots that explore the detectives’ personal lives run parallel with the murder investigation. Clare Chase writes with flair and an easy style. I thought the characterisation was very well done and I liked the gripping plot, as well as the wonderful depictions of the setting.

All in all, this was a story that held my attention well and I loved that things came together for a great finish and wrapped everything up very neatly.

[My thanks to NetGalley, Bookouture and the author for providing me with a free advanced copy of this novel.]