Hold Your Tongue by Deborah Masson

Hold Your Tongue by Deborah Masson 

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Publication date - paperback release 26th December 2020

Publisher - Random House UK

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Description

A brutal murder.

A young woman’s body is discovered with horrifying injuries, a recent newspaper cutting pinned to her clothing.

A detective with everything to prove.

This is her only chance to redeem herself.

A serial killer with nothing to lose.

He’s waited years, and his reign of terror has only just begun . . .

Introducing DI Eve Hunter, HOLD YOUR TONGUE is your new obsession.

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This is a gripping thriller which is hard to put down - impressive but as a debut novel, it’s a tour de force. It's set in the post-oil boom city of Aberdeen and DI Eve Hunter is the main character. Eve is a complex but well-constructed character. Her fears about returning to work six months after an incident which injured herself and paralysed one of her colleagues, the resulting mental health issues, an inner strength when dealing with doubting colleagues all adds up to a character that you want to learn more about and cheer for! 

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The rest of the investigative team all have their own flaws and backstory but they were all likeable characters. I hope this continues and each is developed, especially Ferguson for some reason! 

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The premise of the story is complex, thought-provoking and surprising in parts and full of twists and turns to keep you guessing. 

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I can honestly say I didn't manage to work out the killer! To be fair I had totally forgotten about them as being part of the team. I knew it was someone there but when it was revealed I was like huh! What now! Huh! It has been a while since this has occurred so well done Deborah!!!