The Invisible Dead by Lesley McEvoy
People are dying in the West Yorkshire city of Fordley, from the kind of random, everyday accidents that happen in a busy city.
Or are they? Forensic pathologist Elle Richardson, doesn't think so. She believes there's a serial killer, stalking the streets. But with no hard evidence to go on, West Yorkshire police are treating them as unfortunate deaths.
Convinced she's right, Elle turns to her good friend, Forensic Psychologist Doctor Jo McCready. Working as a police consultant, Jo's methods have proved successful in the past. But this time, she'll have to go it alone, with none of the resources or backup of a major enquiry team.
If this is murder, Jo McCready must work out the link between these seemingly unrelated deaths - then get inside the mind of a killer.
As the body count rises, the clock is ticking down and Jo's profile leads her to one shocking and deadly conclusion. When people she cares about are put at risk, it's as personal as it gets and Jo must risk everything to win a deadly game of psychological cat and mouse. Can she prove her theory and prevent anyone else from dying before it's too late?
Review
‘The Invisible Dead’ is a cracking read that is packed full of realistic details, well-formed characters and there are enough twists and turns to make you dizzy! This is the fourth book in the Jo McCready series but is easily read as a standalone, I was new to this series and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I will be going back to pick up the previous books as I want to know more about her relationship with her ex etc.
When Jo’s close friend Elle, a local pathologist, mentions that she thinks there are some anomalies in a few of her cases, she asks Jo to take a look at them. Two are overdoses and the third is a case of auto-erotica. Jo soon realises that Elle is right and there is someone out there getting away with murder. But is it one person who is involved or are they looking for numerous murderers?
This was one well-researched piece of fiction and it comes as across as really authentic and realistic. It is a combination of a police procedural and a more psychological slant on the crimes. It proves to be a winning combination. This was devoured in a couple of sittings and towards the end, I just could not put it down. Jo is a well-balanced and developed character so is also battling personal problems with her ex and new boyfriend. Let’s just say I'm rooting for the ex!
The narrative does touch on some dark topics but does so with a great deal of empathy. Hidden away in the narrative are actually some good pointers if you ever find yourself in one of these situations. Remember it is never too late to ask for help.
Let me know if you pick this one up!
