This is the 6th book in the DI Ridpath series by author MJ Lee. The only other book I have read in this series was book 5 which I loved and made me want to read more of DI Ridpath. With all the books I already had on my list I never actually got round to it but on finishing this one immediately purchased books 1 to 4. This is a very entertaining series, Decent plots, well written but it is the strength of the lead character DI Ridpath that makes it special to me.

A young boy’s body is found in a meadow beside the River Mersey with no apparent evidence or clues to go on. Straight away comparisons and thoughts are made relating to a similar crime, the Moors Murderers. After just returning to work, diagnosed with PTSD and undergoing psychological therapy DI Thomas Ridpath is dragged into the case against his better judgement. DI Ridpath is forced to face his own demons when another child is kidnapped and the race is on to catch the killer before he strikes again.

I loved this book and couldn’t put it down and full intend to read the first 4 books shortly. MJ Lee writing has been compared to the highly successful Peter James and it is no surprise to me as I find them both great to read.

I would like to thank both Netgalley and Canelo for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.