Really enjoyed this, lovely to read something set in that part of the Yorkshire Dales. I enjoyed the cops, I will definitely read more in this series

This is the first book in this series that I have read and after reading it, I want to read the previous four books. I enjoyed the characters and the story line very much. Kept me guessing until the end.

A very interesting concept for a murder mystery. Two people shot in full view of witnesses. Two separate shooters very calmly walk away. What is the mystery? It is a good read to find out. Very enjoyable

This is very much in the 'cozy' mystery genre, so if that is your thing, you will very likely enjoy this immensely.

It is set in a typical English countryside, in a typical English village populated with typical English folk: the rich, retired Judge, the financially struggling owner of the only Inn/Bar in town (and his overworked wife), the local hunting guide with a drinking problem, trying to keep his head above water for his family, the naively innocent barmaid with a strapping young beau who works in the kitchen at the bar, a hermit of an artist who no one really knows or ever sees, a postman who everyone knows and sees daily. You know, the usual.

Naïve young barmaid witnesses the murder of the retired Judge, who was liked by no one in the little village. A detective and his two assistants are sent to help the local constabulary solve the deed. There are many paragraphs/chapters describing the local countryside and its beauty, or giving a bit of backstory on each of the characters. They are long and drawn out and at first I thought they hid important clues to something we'd need to know later. No. They had nothing at all to do with the murder mystery at hand, just a little filler to pass the time while waiting for something to happen.

Very little does happen for quite some time. Then, finally, another murder. Nothing too terribly exciting though, really, but the detective FINALLY figures out that there may be a sinister plot afoot and it's quite likely the two murders are connected. More chapters about village life, more backstories from the locals, more descriptions of the undoubtedly rugged splendor of the surrounding fields and moors. Then, with a flourish I saw coming several chapters back, the final denouement, arrests made, all's well that ends well.

A pleasant way to pass an afternoon if you're not looking for a page-turner to make your pulse race.

This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by them. I enjoyed being pulled in right from the begining.. This is a well written story that has characters that wrote with alot of heart and bring the story to life. I had no issues connecting with them. This is an engaging story that is full of action. It is fast paced and everything you could want in a great thriller. This is a story of murder and a who done it type. It kept me guessing to the end. I really enoyed this book and I highly recommend it.

It was a slow burn but had good twists, interesting characters and a great setting. It had a cozy mystery mixed with police procedural vine. I enjoyed it enough to keep going to see whodunit!

I had a hard time getting through this book. The writing was clunky, and nothing about it seemed natural.

This is a part of a series however I had only read one before and it didn't matter. The book can be read as a standalone.

The descriptions of the locations and scene setting are very detailed which can sometimes distract from the plot however I really enjoyed the style of writing.

I liked the characters and the sub plots and didn't see the twists coming.

Thank you for providing me with an arc.

I enjoyed getting into the head of the police in this murder mystery and analyzing all the potential suspects. I thiought the ending was brilliant, the characters unique and the setting was well developed to provide a wonderful sense of place.
I think that JR Ellis brought the police officers to life and really made me think about all the aspects ofthe case. I lied the interaction among the team and felt that the technique of initially just descrbing the facts lead to straightforward descriptions that made me try to guess the perpetrator and motive forthe murder. As the story developed, I appreciated that he let out some of the Village secrets and possible reasons forthe murders. I started to wonder if the people in the village knew more than they let on.
I loved the ending - it was unique, unexpected and clever. I also liked the reference to Sherlock Holmes who often found the truth to a crime in obscure clues - and the way that it played out here.
The story was intriguing, and well thought out.
Thank you to Net Galley and the author for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Some good twists, likeable characters and atmospheric. It had the characteristics of a cozy mixed with police procedural. For me, it wasn't a fast read, but I enjoyed it well enough to keep going to see whodunit!

This is an odd but poetic tale of the Yorkshire moors. I love the writing style and although this is a murder mystery it manages to be a bit creepy and full of the mist and fog of the moors. The characters are typical of the area as are the descriptive descriptions of the beautiful country side. Very enjoyable read

This was a bit of an enjoyable read. With the different characters, you never knew what was going to be said or happen.

The twist at the end was not at all expected!!

This was a fun read! There were a lot of characters and that was sometimes a little hard to follow. Fun twist at the end that I did not see coming. Really enjoyed it!

I liked the overall plot well enough, but really struggled to read this. A smallish part of that was due to the timing in my life, but mostly I didn't feel connected to the characters very well; I felt plopped into the middle of a long running series where the background was referenced only in passing as if it was significant but without any understanding,

I absolutely love when friends are coming back. I love reading the continuation of adventures by my favourite characters. And DCI Jim Oldroyd and his team are definitely my favourite fictional people.

A murder takes place under the covers of the night. However, a witness saw clearly who the murderer was. Because the victime is a bigwig, Oldroyd is called to investigate.

It is interesting to watch Oldroyd getting frustrated because he can't get a sense of events, culprit, motives and other necessary componets to figure out who's done it. As always, it is intersting to watch DCI's relationships with his team, his sister, his daughter and his new partner to unfold.

Jim Oldroyd has grown and has changed in these 5 installments. He is wiser, softer, kinder, more soughtful... And he still loves his Yorkshire and classical music. And hey, he is planning to become a poet in his spare time... whenever this going to happen.

The murder gets uncovered together with old cold cases. Jim Oldroyd will make a few very important personal decisions. All in all, a very deserving sequel.

A classic murder mystery with a cast of characters and a clever detective Oldroyd. The intro sets the stage with the victim Fraser being the unlikeable of all characters of Nidderdale. He is brash, conceited, and expects everyone to cater to him. He organizes a shoot in the village of Nidderdale that brings much needed revenue for the shops and restaurants. Unfortunately Fraser is a slower payer. When he is shot as a witness looks on and identifies the killer, Oldroyd is not convinced. When another man is killed the same way and the killer is identified, Oldroyd knows there is a common link and he and his team must find it before another victim is shot. What makes the murders intriguing and sinister is the suspects disappear. What was their motive and where are they?

I love a Sherlock Holmes type mystery. The cast of characters are easy to identify and remember. They are so different that I enjoyed getting to know. them. Oldroyd and his team are as well. This is my first read on these series and I must say that I loved hearing about the English countryside. Oldroyd has his own personal problems and it only adds to the mystery. Loved it.

A special thank you to Amazon Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review

I was drawn in from the first page. I loved the characters and the style of writing. The mystery is full of turns and kept me guessing until the end. I recommend this book to mystery lovers.

Classic British police procedural with a touch of humor and personal interest. You need to mark off some time to concentrate or you will miss something important. Smooth writing, well drawn characters that can grow a series, and a rich plot. About halfway through I started seeing the next Misommer Murder tv series. This is a reread. Loved it.

this was a great mystery, i enjoyed going through this journey and trying to figure out what was going on.

I only read about one third of this book. I enjoy mysteries but this one just didn’t grab me. There were just too many characters (who didn’t seem very interesting) to try to keep track of and there was too much dialogue. Maybe I didn’t give this book enough of a chance, but I have other books waiting to be read and they seem more interesting to me..
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book for free with no obligation to write a glowing review. This review is strictly my own opinion of The Nidderdale Murders.