Smith

 

Smith- Stewart Giles -Crime

Oh what a read! this is the first in the DS Smith series, one I joined part way through and am now catching up. Its a stunner of a read and gives us Smith's background beginning in Australia and losing his sister. Smith and DC Whitton and team have a case of murder where Smith is convinced that the man in the spotlight is innocent but doesn't quite know how to go about proving it. We learn of his talent for his guitars and the beginning of his relationship with Whitton and of course Theakston! 

A wonderful captivating read by a very talented author. I love Stewart's books- there is always a comfort about them despite the subject matter, of a warmth of characters and a plot that draws the reader in very quickly. Smith is almost a friend if that makes sense- he's someone you know you could rely on but heaven help you if you get on the wrong side of him. A wonderfully entertaining 5* read. I'm off to start the next one! 

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