#thelongcall

I received an advanced reader copy of The Long Call from St. Martin’s Press via NetGalley, in return for my honest opinion. The Long Call by Ann Cleeves is a story about the lengths people will go to to hide their secrets. Detective Matthew Venn has recently returned to the village he grew up in. Years ago, many members of the community had turned their backs on him when he didn’t accept the beliefs of a local religious sect- including his parents. Matthew’s husband, Jonathan, runs the Woodyard- a complex that offers daytime activities to adults with disabilities. A body is found on the beach; with each new piece of evidence Matthew’s past and the Woodyard become more entangled. Will Matthew and his team be able to solve this murder before there’s more bodies? This book started out slowly, but I was quickly hooked. The Last Call is available today, September 3, 2019. Goodreads Rating: 4/5 stars #anncleeves #thelongcall #netgalley #arcs #advancedreadercopy #mystery #mysterybooks #readin2019 #stmartinsspress #minotaurbooks #whatthebook #bookreviews #readersofinstagram #bookaholic @stmartinspress @minotaur_books https://www.instagram.com/p/B1-HiQ7AlAh/?igshid=dbtq38ktfvc4

The Long Call by Ann Cleeves was the best British novel I have read in a long time. The story of a murder on the beach of a newcomer, abduction of some adults with learning disabilities, a community help center, men of power (financially, religious leaders, Board of Directors) are all entangled in this mystery. A local detective tries to sort all of this out but at the same time not sure if he is the right detective for the job due to his relationships with the some of the suspects. Definitely kept me guessing. Would recommend for those that enjoy mysteries and suspense.