Dead Pretty by David Mark

Usually when I read about towns, cities, countries and even streets I don’t know I always take something away from the story. When I know the area slightly it gives me a sense of familiarity.

I wasn’t expecting to be completely distracted and irritated by the fact that I know all the towns, villages, streets and general area mentioned in this book, intimately. Strangely weird.

I found McAvoy a…

This was the first book I had actually read in this continuing series about Aector McAvoy, a policeman in Hull, UK. Now let’s start with his name. As you may have guessed, it is not a popular name. It does, surprisingly, have a number of Nicknames & Variations but I was surprised that Hector hasn’t come up.…

"For an instant the scene appears in soft focus..."

Madeleine and Zelda's favorite big-hearted, Scottish detective returns in Sorrow Bound!

Title: Sorrow Bound Author: David Mark Series: Aector McAvoy #3 Genre: Mystery Pages: 352 pages Rating: 4 stars (Madeleine) 4.5 stars (Zelda)

Synopsis:

The ever-lovable, lumbering police detective Aector McAvoy returns for his third book in Sorrow Bound. When Philippa Longman is found brutally murdered, Aector and Pharaoh are at a bit of a loss to understand why. The woman was well-loved, kind, and…