Marrisse Whittaker

The Magpie by Marrisse Whittaker is a 2021 Bloodhound Books publication.

I picked this book up in the Kindle Unlimited library at random. It had high ratings and I love British mysteries and procedurals- so I took a chance on, even though I was not familiar with this author. As it turns out my gamble paid off….

DCI Billie Wilde is back at work after a dust up landed her on suspension. Her first case involves the death of a child an a particularly gruesome manner. As Wilde begins her investigation it puts a damper on her wedding planning, which causes issues in her relationship with her fiancé and her future mother-in-law…
But her job is her top priority. But as her probe deepens, she learns some troubling information about her own life, and who she thought she was. Could everything she thought she knew all be a lie? And how does this all connect to her murder investigation?

This is a solid start to this series. The atmosphere is taut, and the mystery unfolds with one stunning revelation after another, making this a fast-paced page turner. The story has grit, is dark, but not overly graphic. The characters were well drawn, and the author did a great job of keeping me on my toes. Can’t wait to read the next installment!… (plus d'informations)