Stalker on the Levels by David Hodges- Crime  (DI Kate Hamblin #9)

Detective Kate Hamblin is called out to an indecent exposure incident at the

home of famous crime novelist Tamara Callaghan.  A man is exposing

himself wearing only a black hood. When he is found dead, it looks like

murder. Has someone taken revenge on his misdoings or is there something

else afoot? Tamara appears to be the target and Kate has a feeling she

knows more than she is letting on. It appears that there is a skilled

murderer around, one with an aim and determination to get to his target

Although number nine in the series this does stand happily alone . I'm fairly

new to this series- I think I've previously only read one of them and

already love Kate and her husband Hayden who is so very different from

her. Her determination and tenacity are levelled by his laid back attitude

and love for food. There's a  camaraderie, a little humour and a good

solid plot line to keep the reader interested all the way through.

A wonderful entertaining read to keep you gripped by the fireside!

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Stalker on the Levels by David Hodges MEET DETECTIVE KATE HAMBLIN IN THIS BESTSELLING SERIES FROM A FORMER POLICE OFFICER. Detective Kate Hamblin is called out to an indecent exposure incident at the home of famous crime novelist Tamara Callaghan. Then at a book signing, every copy of Tamara’s new novel is destroyed. It’s clear someone has a personal vendetta against the author. But things take a grisly turn when the flasher is eventually found hanging from a beam in an old converted barn nearby. The word ‘SORRY’ is scrawled on the floor beneath him. Kate is not convinced it’s suicide. Which means the team might not only be dealing with a stalker on the Levels, but also a murderer . . . DISCOVER A BREATHTAKING NEW SERIES OF MYSTERIES THAT YOU WON’T WANT TO PUT DOWN. Perfect for fans of Rachel Abbott, Robert Bryndza, Joy Ellis, Mel Sherratt, Angela Marsons, Helen H. Durrant, Colin Dexter or Ruth Rendell. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT DAVID HODGES’S DETECTIVE KATE HAMBLIN MYSTERY SERIES: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “You can’t fail to love Kate, the main character. Despite all her shortfalls she always delivers, normally without the credit, which makes her character believable.” Paul ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Another gripping storyline from David. I like the personal side to the story as well as the crimes. Kate and Hayden seem such an odd couple but they bounce off each other. Well worth reading.” KLW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Read the whole series, excellent books, well written and full of twists and turns. Strong female detective in charge of cases. Would highly recommend.” Jacqueline THE DETECTIVES Kate is a feisty, young police detective, with a dynamic approach to her job. She is plucky and tenacious, but prone to being impetuous and headstrong, which often lands her in tight spots and does not exactly endear her to her crusty boss, DI Ted Roscoe. In stark contrast to Kate, her detective partner, Hayden, is an overweight, untidy ex-public schoolboy, with a pompous, laidback attitude, which drives her to distraction. But he is also highly intelligent, with a keen, analytical mind and a practical, reasoned approach to everything, which, with a prevailing wind, can sometimes act as a brake on his partner’s more impulsive actions. THE SETTING The Somerset Levels covers an area of about 160,000 acres between the Mendips and Quantock Hills, in the County of Somerset. Sparsely populated outside the local towns of Bridgwater, Glastonbury and Street and prone to flooding, it is a haven for wild life, a wild, secret place with an atmospheric brooding stillness, which creeps into the very soul; a place where the booming call of a bittern or the beating of an owl’s wings in the mist is bound to fire the imagination of any self-respecting crime novelist, whose thoughts will invariably turn to . . . murder. THE AUTHOR David Hodges is a former police superintendent, with thirty years’ service. Since ‘turning to crime’, he has received critical media acclaim, including a welcome accolade from Inspector Morse’s creator, the late great, Colin Dexter, and he is now a prolific novelist with eleven published crime novels and an autobiography on his police career to his credit. His previous police experience has enabled him to provide a gritty realism to his thrillers and his Somerset Murder Series, featuring feisty female detective, Kate, and her partner, Hayden, has gone from strength to strength, attracting interest in the United States as well as in the UK. DETECTIVE KATE HAMBLIN MYSTERY SERIES Book 1: MURDER ON THE LEVELS Book 2: REVENGE ON THE LEVELS Book 3: FEAR ON THE LEVELS Book 4: KILLER ON THE LEVELS Book 5: SECRETS ON THE LEVELS Book 6: DEATH ON THE LEVELS Book 7: POISON ON THE LEVELS Book 8: WITCH FIRE ON THE LEVELS Book 9: STALKER ON THE LEVELS

DAVID HODGES David Hodges served in the Thames Valley Police, from the rank of Constable to Superintendent, retiring after thirty years with the force. During that time, he gained wide experience in numerous operational and management roles, including both urban and rural policing, membership of the tactical Support Group, an authorised firearms and public order unit, and departmental and operational command. Prior to his retirement, he was appointed the force Press, Public Relations Officer and completed his career as the head of Corporate Communication. A prolific writer, with fourteen crime novels published so far, including nine in his Somerset Murder Series, David is a member of the Society of Authors, the Crime Writers and Crime Readers Associations and International Thriller Writers. An active supporter of public libraries, and keenly interested in wildlife and the countryside, he is married, with two daughters and four grandchildren, and now lives in beautiful Pembrokeshire, where he can fully indulge his passion for writing. BOOKS BY DAVID HODGES DETECTIVE KATE HAMBLIN MYSTERY SERIES: MURDER ON THE LEVELS REVENGE ON THE LEVELS FEAR ON THE LEVELS KILLER ON THE LEVELS SECRETS ON THE LEVELS DEATH ON THE LEVELS POISON ON THE LEVELS WITCH FIRE ON THE LEVELS STANDALONE NOVELS: SLICE BOX SETS: THE COMPLETE DETECTIVE KATE HAMBLIN MYSTERY SERIES JOFFE BOOKS MURDER MYSTERY & SUSPENSE SHORT STORY COLLECTION FOLLOW DAVID ON FACEBOOK GOODREADS