Lost Victim

Lost Victim by Helen H Durrant- Crime

DCI Rachel King is back after an enforced break where she was effectively in witness protection. The case this time begins with an elderly lady found killed in a church and laid with a rose on her. Further investigation reveals that she may have known something or even someone from years back- a someone who died but whose legacy runs on. Rachel has her hands full with a young baby and a quickly found au-pair may not be quite the answer to Rachels prayers she first thought. Who on earth would want an innocent old lady dead and why the rose? (This is one of a series but happily stands alone)

I always find I slip easily into Helen’s books. There’s an ease of writing and a warmth of characters that takes the reader swiftly and effortlessly into the heart of the action without anything untoward (despite this being a crime novel). A cleverly thought out plot as ever and a fast paced police procedural that keeps the pages easily and ever turning- time just seems to disappear when I’m reading these. A wonderfully entertaining read I loved. 

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LOST VICTIM (Detective Rachel King #6) by Helen H Durrant​  ‘An exciting read . . . If you like crime with something a bit different, you’ll love this!’ Carole MEET DETECTIVE RACHEL KING IN THIS BRILLIANT CRIME SERIES. A brand-new mystery from #1 bestselling author Helen H. Durrant that will have you gripped from start to pulsating finish. After three months off, a gruesome murder throws Detective Rachel King back into the thick of it. But can she cope? The pressures of the job and of being a single mum are taking their toll. It’s a horrifying sight. The body of an elderly woman is carefully posed on the altar. There’s gaffer tape over her mouth, her hands are crossed over her chest, tied together with white ribbon. A single white rose is placed between her fingers. The victim is quickly identified as Mary Dunn, whose turn it was to arrange the church flowers. Everyone loved Mary. The motive for her murder is a mystery. Then forensic evidence produces a shocking result: a link to the Slasher, a notorious serial killer who stalked the streets of Manchester fifteen years before. But the Slasher was murdered in prison — so how come his DNA is found on Mary’s clothing? Does Detective Rachel King have a serial killer on her patch? One who’s back from the dead . . . A MYSTERY FULL OF STUNNING TWISTS WHICH YOU WON'T WANT TO PUT DOWN. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean, Kimberley Chambers, Damien Boyd, Rachel Abbott, Patricia Gibney, D.S. Butler or Mark Billingham. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT HELEN H. DURRANT:  ‘Another first-class read from Helen H. Durrant.’ Iain  ‘This pulls at the heart strings . . . a satisfying and enjoyable read.’ Carol S.  ‘Wow . . . this will keep you on the edge of your seat. Brilliant story from this author.’ Booklover Bev  ‘Loved it. Read it in one sitting.’ Aileen G. THE DETECTIVE DCI Rachel King. Mother of two teenage daughters and a toddler son. Divorced from Alan. She lives in the Cheshire village of Poynton — about ten miles from central Manchester. She is good at her job, gets results but can occasionally make mistakes. One of them was getting involved with a budding villain in her teens. A decision which continues to haunt her.

HELEN H. DURRANT

OVER 1 MILLION BOOKS SOLD! Helen is one of the ‘baby boomer’ generation and began writing when she retired from her job at a local college. Born in Edinburgh to an English father and Scottish mother the family settled in a Pennine village between the counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire. It is an environment which has shaped her stories. Writing is a second career and, despite having a bus pass, keeps her busy, and tuned in. Helen’s children are all grown-up and she has five grandchildren. BOOKS BY HELEN H. DURRANT CALLADINE & BAYLISS SERIES: DEAD WRONG DEAD SILENT DEAD LIST DEAD LOST DEAD & BURIED DEAD NASTY DEAD JEALOUS DEAD BAD DEAD GUILTY DEAD WICKED DEAD SORRY DEAD REAL DI GRECO SERIES: DARK MURDER DARK HOUSES DARK TRADE DARK ANGEL DI MATHEW BRINDLE SERIES: HIS THIRD VICTIM THE OTHER VICTIM DCI RACHEL KING SERIES: NEXT VICTIM TWO VICTIMS WRONG VICTIM FORGOTTEN VICTIM LAST VICTIM DETECTIVES LENNOX & WILDE SERIES: THE GUILTY MAN THE FACELESS MAN THE WRONG WOMAN DETECTIVES LENNOX & WILDE BOOKS 1-2 DETECTIVE ALICE ROSSI MYSTERY SERIES: THE ASH LAKE MURDERS BOX SETS: DETECTIVES CALLADINE & BAYLISS BOOKS 1-3 THE DETECTIVE CALLADINE & BAYLISS MYSTERY SERIES BOOKS 1-9 BOX SET DETECTIVE STEPHEN GRECO BOOKS 1-3 THE COMPLETE DETECTIVE STEPHEN GRECO BOX SET THE DETECTIVE RACHEL KING BOOKS 1-3 DETECTIVE MATT BRINDLE DOUBLE-BOOK BOX SET JOFFE BOOKS MURDER MYSTERY & SUSPENSE SHORT STORY COLLECTION FOLLOW HELEN ON FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM GOODREADS