The Kindred Killers -Graham Smith- 4*

Jake has had a rough night on the town when his friend and sometimes business partner Alfonse contacts him to say that his 2 cousins and their 2 children are missing and are then found brutally assassinated. A crime which may have racial undertones. Jake occasionally helps Alfonse run a private investigation business in a town where the detectives are not too smart due to political wrangles. Jakes main income is through being a bouncer so he can hold his own in a fight. Jake has his own style and although a bit of a rogue he comes across as a very likeable one. This was one of those stories that although not easy to read in parts, had me gripped. Racial gruesome crimes don’t make for comfortable reading however although there are descriptions of what has happened, nothing is too descriptive, just enough for the imagination. A well written highly enjoyable read.

I voluntarily chose to read this ARC and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased