The Trap

 

The Trap by Michael Leese- Crime

Detective Martha Munro has been sent to Dulwich with its high class houses to check out a spate of cats going missing by a sergeant who would love nothing more than to put her on a wild goose chase.  Martha isn't just any detective- last year she fought off her daughter being kidnapped and being sent to prison herself due to a criminal who wanted revenge for Martha's father who was also in the police with a clear up rate that included top brass as well as criminals.  Martha finds that the Brown family have received a text threatening their children, which ups the ante somewhat. Mr Brown is a wealthy hedge fund manager and used to getting threats but when it's his family involved he needs help which Martha provides in the shape of Julie,  and what a shape! 

This is such a wonderful brilliant read that I quickly loved.  There's a steely character in Martha and some humour around Julie which is fine tuned to perfection.  It's a clever premise which has its twists and turns bringing the past into current crime with Martha and her family as well as the residents of the area involved. It’s one of those "just one more chapter" books which is quickly devoured leaving a smile on the face of the reader. I truly loved this and can't wait for the next one. There’s just something really special about this. Five big stars. 

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