A Random Kill by Andrew Barrett

 A Random Kill by Andrew Barrett - Crime

This is a new series from Andy and only a couple of chapters in and I'm  already hooked on Regan. She is a no nonsense, no filter type sergeant who dives in and doesn't let go. For anyone who knows Andy’s work will know of Eddie (who makes the occasional appearance in this), Regan could well be his sister from another mother, ‘nuff said. Oh boy, was I looking forward to diving into this one. 

A woman has been found shot dead. Her son is missing who was with her in his pushchair. Her partner at first appears clean but is soon found to be lurking in the criminal shadows of a potential OCG.  Regan has been moved to MCU. She hates dead bodies and doesn't know why the move came about- until she clocks it- her ex, a DCI arranged it purposefully. She goes back to her maiden name, her parents were huge fans of a certain 70’s crime programme right down to signed prints. To prove her worth in her new position, and to earn the respect of her team Regan has to get to the bottom of this pronto, despite her loathing death and everything surrounding it.

I loved Regan and can't wait for the next in the series. This is gritty, it's gripping and enveloped me like an old friend as it's a wonderful, comfortable writing style that Andy has a talent for, taking the reader into the heart of the investigation including the CSI side of things. It’s interesting and fabulous, it’s twisty and tense. It’s clever and calculated, it’s edgy and brilliant. A rollercoaster in a book and a thrilling, brilliant read. Loved it (you might have guessed!) 

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