The Book Club Killer by Ross Greenwood

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The Book Club Killer by Ross Greenwood-Crime

DCI Barton is thinking of retiring. Meanwhile he needs to do something about his health. He is way overweight and his wife has been nagging him to go to the GP’s as soon as. Mortis, their forensic pathologist is also retiring but not before he lets Barton know that a suspected heart attack is far from it- the man did not die at his own hand. A reminder to Barton of his own health and also that he likes puzzles. The man belongs to a group of former employees known as the Tax Titans as they were all accountants, only a few are still working, the rest are retired however a couple have died. They all  meet up occasionally as a book club. Who would want them dead and why?

I love Ross’s books because they are so easy to get into. It's a great plot and as ever one well crafted. I like Barton and his no nonsense approach with a steely tenacity to see justice done. His wife has a wonderful sense of humour which lightens things very well. A clever plot with numerous suspects and nothing I could put my finger on. I had my suspicions but were they right? One that kept me guessing right the way through and a wonderful easy read. One of the very best I’ve read and so glad there is to be a follow up. Well done Ross, brilliant!

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