DI Helen Grace and her team are called in to solve the brutal murder of a seeminly happily married woman, who was discovered by her husband, lying bound, in a pool of blood, and in their own bed. In the next room their young child is left unharmed, but there is evidence pointing to the murderer entering the room at some point.
As the investigation begins, Helen is battling her own issues, as a criminal from a previous case is out for revenge and vows that he will kill her, and Emilia Garanita, a reporter who Helen has has run-ins with before on the prowl to find any juicy tid-bits that she can publish, both of the current case, and to ruin Helen. She isn't the only one who would love to end Helen's career though, as Chief Superintendent Alan Peters is out for blood too.
The book is fast paced, lots of twists and turns, and as the bodies pile up, keeps you guessing who the murderer could be.
I love Helen's character, she can be relied upon to be the first one in on the action, and her bravery is boundless.
Her team are loyal to the last, which makes them such a formidable force for good.
Although this is one of a series, it is the first time I have read about Helen Grace. I will certainly be looking out for more, and will start the series from book one.
Loved it!!

Another instalment in the brilliant DI Helen Grace series. This latest offering has Grace and her team trying to establish why a seemingly happy and successful woman would be brutally murdered in her own home whilst her young child is asleep in the next room. Whilst this case is distressing enough arch-nemeses Emilia Garanita, Alex Blythe continue to try and poke the bear in Grace whilst Chief Superintendent Alan Peters is waiting for any slip up on Grace’s part to warrant her dismissal. The character Helen Grace is well written and gives her all to serve the community and resolve hideous crimes. It appears at times that she is super human and I am hoping that she doesn’t run out of her 9 lives.

Well worth a read.

This is book #11 in the Helen Grace series. Whilst it is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone book. I have to admit that I missed the last two books of this series and need to quickly catch up with them. I just couldn’t resist however, going against all my principles, and reading this latest instalment out of order. I’ve obviously missed a big Helen Grace storyline, but I was able to easily catch on without feeling like I was going to create spoilers for the books I’ve missed! I have loved Grace’s character in the previous books I’ve read, but she definitely seems a different person in this book. Grace and her team are investigating some brutal murders, but she’s also having to watch her own back as someone is out to kill her.

The storyline was fast paced and got into the action straight away. Grace was always tough and feisty, but she seems to have lost some of that edge to her however. I liked the dual storyline of the investigation and Grace’s potential killer. Both were gripping and held the suspense high throughout. The investigation had just the right amount of twists and turns, and I had no idea who the killer was throughout the book. Grace’s threat to life is thrilling and sent shivers down my spine at the thought of someone watching and waiting. We also see lots of tension within Grace’s team, and in particular from her boss who seems hell bent on having her removed from her role.

All in all, this was a fabulous read! I think I’ve missed the previous two books as I lost interest in the last one I read, but this has definitely come back with a bang for me and has made me want to catch up with the rest of the series. This was a thrilling, exciting storyline which grabbed my attention from the very first page. It was full of lots of shocks and surprises which I really enjoyed! Would recommend!

Excellent as always! Helen Grace is one of the best series I have read, and I could see it being made into a TV series. Something to look forward to, the next installment with Helen. I look forward to the next!

Fantastic book. I love this series and really like Helen grace and how fearless she is. This book will keep you gripped from the beginning. We have 2 things going on here which is the people being murdered and Helen grace avoiding death by the perpetrator in the last book. I'm not sure how many lives she has but must have used up a lot by now. Can not wait for the next book.

There is a sadistic killer on the loose and Detective Helen Grace and her team are on the case. Grace is still on guard, the threat of Alex Blythe still hanging over her, knowing that anyone she meets could be there to kill her.

This is a fast paced, intense novel that had me perched on the edge of my seat and unable to put the book down. Another wonderfully gripping story from MJ Arlidge and a must read.

A great thriller, this is a fine addition to the Helen Grace series.

This sees Helen yet again battling with her boss and being stalked, with someone intent on getting rid of Helen for good, along with some pretty grizzly murders.

I wonder how much longer Helen can fight another day and survive yet another attack.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my review

3.5

I've finished reading Cat & Mouse by @m_j_arlidge and I rate it 5 stars 🌟

When you think you're safe,
When you think you're all alone,
That's when he'll come for you... so be ready for a chilling thrilling ride!

I'm a Huge fan of the DI Helen Grace series I've read every single one of them and they are all brilliant so I was really looking forward to reading the new one wherever it would live up to my expectations of how brilliant the previous books are and it did for sure.

With a crazed killer on the lose and another madman looking to kill DI Helen Grace the team have a lot goings-on can they catch the killer in time can they stop the hit on DI Grace or will this be the end of the line for the famous detective once and for all.

I absolutely loved this book from start to finish I think it's one of the best in the series the story Is brilliant the characters are fantastic, it's tense and acton packed until the very end, buy one thing I love about these books is the friendship between Helen and Charlie long may it continue, I couldn't put it down it was very twisty this is one book not to be missed!

A fast paced thriller which will have you gripped. If you are home alone at night then they are coming for you. Unfortunately, the detective inspector on the case is being hunted by a psychopath too. I liked the addition of the killer's perspective. You won't want to put it down.

Wow what an instalment of another Helen Grace investigation.
This time there are so many twists and turns, Helen is still causing her usual problems for the higher ups and they try to bury her.
Will she at last come out on top or will this latest enquiry be her last.
This is a fantastic read and can’t wait for the next book .

Orion Publising thank you foe this 11th book in the series of Helen Grace.

I liked the book couse was fast, short chapters were great as always. I loved Helen Grace ans Charlie Brooks and her devotion from one to eachother. But that Emilia Granita is not really someone wants to read about anymore. She done all and shw couls go finay.

I think was the first book that started better then ended. I was a little sas again, not the first one how all the work of Grace was not appreciated. But this seems also it will be an other book...

As usual Arlidge did not disappoint. Great plot and fabulous character writing. Cat and mouse hooked me in at the start. Highly recommended.

There is a deranged killer on the loose, who targets those at home alone. The victims seem random. Helen heads the team to find the killer, whilst being a target herself from a previous case with the dangerous Alex Blythe. With numerous burglaries also happening, it is a race to halt the crimes and also save herself.
Great for fans of fast paced, action packed thrillers. Loads of twists and sub plots! Excellent!

Complex thriller featuring Detective inspector Helen Grace. Tense and full of suspense, a good read with plenty of action.

I normally love This author but could not get stuck into this book. I did not finish it but I hope to try and get back into it in the future.

I can’t believe we are 11 books in to the Helen Grace series. I’ve loved these books since the first. Each and every book grabs you and draws you in. Poor Helen has had so many bumps and scrapes along the way as she struggles to keep Southampton safe. After many run ins with her bosses and journalists we’re left wondering if Helen will survive and luckily for us readers so far she has. Each time I start a new book I wonder what else MJ can do with these fantastic characters and each time I’m never disappointed. I highly recommend this series they are an enthralling read that always grab you from page one.

This is the next instalment in one of my absolute favourite series, with the main character DI Helen Grace. These books are amazing and so well written, and this one was no different. If you love a good thriller or a police procedural please pick up this series!

As with the other books in this series I could not put this down. The short snappy chapters add to the intensity of the read and I just flew through it. I won’t say too much about the plot for spoilers but this author definitely knows how to write a good twist and an intriguing plot and I love the combination of the ongoing police investigations and the back stories of the main characters. These can be read as standalones but much better read in order to fully appreciate the character development. Can not wait for the next one!

The latest in the Helen Grace series sees the charismatic detective and her team on the hunt for a serial killer. Fast moving and tense, Helen faces death at least three times. I have read all the books in the series, although this was not one of her best and I do want to find out what happens next to Helen and her ensemble.

Apologises I was unable to get to this book before it got archived but will read soon and leave my revise in all the relevant places

Read loads of M J Arlidge books but this one wasn`t up there with the rest.
D I Helen Grace returns for the 11th in the series.
The plot is fast and full of twists with Helen hunted by a psychopath and working on the case of an axe murderer that murders people in their own home at night.

I found it difficult to read as sentences were disjointed it starts talking about something then totally changes without notice. If this was changed I would give it 5 stars

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review