The Graveyard Killings by Wes Markin
A decades old case....
When the body of a young girl is found exhumed from her grave, DCI Emma Gardner knows there’s more to this grisly find than just misadventure. Penny Maiden was killed in a hit and run accident forty years ago, and her killer was never found…Could someone be trying to right an old wrong?
A DI on the rails...
Determined to bring a dangerous gang of drug dealers to justice, DI Paul Riddick is trying hard to play by the rules. After his previous reckless actions, he knows this is his last chance to stay in the job he loves. But when his private life takes an unexpected turn, Riddick begins to lose control again.
Emma needs Paul to help her with her case, especially when more bodies are found in the same graveyard. But hurt badly by Riddick once before, Emma's not sure she can trust him again.
But as Paul’s behaviour begins to spiral even more, Emma worries she may have left it far too late to save her old friend Riddick from his own destruction...
About the author
Wes Markin lives in Harrogate and is the bestselling author of the DCI Yorke crime novels set in Salisbury. He is also the author of the Jake Pettman series set in New England. You can find out more at https://www.facebook.com/WesMarkinAuthor
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Review
‘The Graveyard Killings’ is a thrilling read, packed full of realistic storylines and a jaw dropping finale! This is the fourth book in this brilliant series and although you could pick this up as a stand-alone novel you might be best starting from the beginning as there is a lot of background to the two main characters that enhances the plot. I thoroughly recommend this series and I’m sure you won’t be disappointed if you are a crime fan!
The skeletal remains of a young woman who died in a hit and run decades ago has been exhumed and placed on her mother’s grave. In her grave is the body of a local garage owner. DCI Emma Gardner is stumped and the case remains unsolved. In the same cemetery a year later two bodies are found placed on a bench - are the cases related?! DI Paul Riddrick is on his last chance and is trying to play by the rules but he is desperate to bring down a local gang as he failed a cuckoo victim, leading him to get hurt.
I really love the relationship between Emma and Paul - the friendship and the ‘will they won’t they’ aspect. But it’s the unquestioning support they give each other which I have found fascinating over the series and after the last book’s revelation I wasn’t sure you would still have this aspect. Both are damaged in their own ways and whilst I love them together, I don’t want them to get together romantically! I like their pure friendship.
Both sections of the plots were enough for one book themselves and the inclusion of both made this outing jam packed of action and tension. I was more into the drugs and Riddick’s plotline and I definitely didn't see that outcome coming!! I literally gasped out loud! Wes doesn't pull any punches when it comes to how dark his work is and this book is no different. It makes for an exciting and fascinating read. Plus, we have that massive cliffhanger for Emma and hopefully the next book will dive straight into that.
Let me know if you pick this one up!
