Title: After the Fire
Author: Jane Casey
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Read: April 2016
Synopsis (Goodreads):
London police detective Maeve Kerrigan has spent plenty of
time at Murchison House. One of the many cement high-rise towers comprising the
Maudling Estate housing project, Murchison House is home to a motley mix of
society. From domestic abuse victims and elderly widows with nowhere else to
turn to its flourishing criminal elements, Maeve is familiar with many of its
occupants by name or reputation.
But when a fire breaks out at Murchison House that consumes the top floors and leaves three dead, Maeve and her colleagues are startled to learn the identity of one of the victims. Geoff Armstrong was a wealthy, notoriously right-wing London politician—the last person they’d expect to find in a place like the Maudling Estate. And things get even murkier when evidence surfaces indicating Armstrong was murdered before the fire broke out. Was his death connected to the fire? To the other deaths at Murchison House? And what was he doing there in the first place? What Maeve begins to uncover will lead her on a terrifying journey through all levels of society, putting her very life in danger.
Jane Casey’s next riveting mystery featuring beloved detective Maeve Kerrigan will keep readers turning the pages from the opening scene to the stunning conclusion.
But when a fire breaks out at Murchison House that consumes the top floors and leaves three dead, Maeve and her colleagues are startled to learn the identity of one of the victims. Geoff Armstrong was a wealthy, notoriously right-wing London politician—the last person they’d expect to find in a place like the Maudling Estate. And things get even murkier when evidence surfaces indicating Armstrong was murdered before the fire broke out. Was his death connected to the fire? To the other deaths at Murchison House? And what was he doing there in the first place? What Maeve begins to uncover will lead her on a terrifying journey through all levels of society, putting her very life in danger.
Jane Casey’s next riveting mystery featuring beloved detective Maeve Kerrigan will keep readers turning the pages from the opening scene to the stunning conclusion.
My thoughts:
After the Fire is the 6th book featuring DCI Maeve Kerrigan, and it reminded me why I am so in love with the series. Apart from the character of Maeve herself, a strong
and determined female character to love and admire, each book also features a
complex police investigation and a fair share of mystery, suspense and action.
Whilst it is not necessary to have read previous books in the series to enjoy
this one, I would highly recommend doing so, as it adds depth and background to
all characters.
I especially loved this instalment for several reasons:
firstly, the multiple stories of victims affected by the fire made for a
fascinating read and a complex web of conspiracy to solve the case – it totally
had me in its grip from beginning to end. Secondly, the dynamics between Maeve
Kerrigan and Josh Derwent take on a new dimension, and I enjoyed their constant
sparring but also their loyalty to each other. Again Maeve comes up against her
nemesis, creepy stalker Chris Swain, which adds that extra element of danger to
the book.
Casey has really come into her own with this series – experiencing
a whole lot of emotions from intense suspense to laughing out loud about the
things Kerrigan and Derwent say to each other, I realised how totally the book had
drawn me in. I was disappointed when it ended, like saying good-bye to friends
not knowing when I would see them again. A strong 5 stars from me. Can’t wait
for the next installment.
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