Steve Frech does it again!
I've read every single book by this Author and each time I'm surprised!
I have been patiently waiting for this book for nine month's.

Want You Dead is book Detective Somerset book #2
And oh how I've missed Detective Meredith Somerset and Detective Tyler Foles!
A gripping, chilling, intense, thrilling and absorbing story that I didn’t want to put down!
Finishing the novel was exciting and surprising.
I was not expecting the contents of the Epilogue and this reflects the plot in its entirety.
The twists and turns added to the mystery that we are all trying to find answers to.

Steve Frech, I absolutely love your work and will always read whatever you bring to the table! Thank You! A #1 Fan!

“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

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A body is discovered, badly beaten at a child's birthday. Most in attendance are co-workers of the mother's at CashFlo. A number of people left the magician's performance leading up to the discovery of the body and detectives Somerset and Foles are looking at these people as suspects, trying to learn the moments leading up to the victims last moments.
Detective Meredith Somerset is still obsessed with her sister's disappearance. She spends every night in her spare bedroom going over all the evidence, interviews and statements that she has collected in hopes of finding out what happened to her sister. In the meantime, Meredith and Tyler and trying to find out what happened to James Hammond. It appears that everyone they talk to has a motive, they were all at the party and weapon was within reach. No one is telling the truth which takes the detectives in circles throughout their investigation. Between questionable actions behind the badge, and the fight with the suspected killer, this was a pretty heart-pounding story.
It was a fast-paced book and easy to read. I can't stop thinking about the ending and of course it is making me wait oh so impatiently for the next book!! Thank you NetGalley, HQ, HQ Digital and Steve Frech.

"𝑺𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝑴𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒉."

How often do you message one of your favorite authors on Instagram to say you hate them? I did exactly that after reading the first book in the series, falling in love with Detective Meredith Somerset, only to be slapped in the face with the Queen Mother of Holy Cliffhangers! I carried a grudge for awhile, but all was well when I got the second installment in my hands.

The story opens with the gruesome juxtaposition of a child's backyard birthday party ending with one of the attendees dead, his head smashed in with a bat. Whoever killed the victim had some deep, personal rage as he was hit from behind and then turned over and hit again, nearly obliterating his facial features.

I loved that this book revealed more about Meredith and her partner Tyler, both of whom are struggling with personal demons. Tyler is a recovering addict, and Meredith is still trying to make peace with her sister's disappearance so many years ago. But her sister keeps appearing to her, and her presence, coupled with the souvenir and note Meredith was given at the end of book one, lead Meredith to believe the unthinkable--her sister is still alive, and whoever took her all those years ago is taunting Meredith. As the ending was drawing near, I began to feel that the author was going to do me dirty once more, and even though I was expecting it, I wasn't prepared for the absolute bomb that he dropped at the end. Just another year or so to wait for closure; it's totally fine, Steve!

WANT YOU DEAD releases this summer, June 15, 2022. Be sure to pick up book one, SECRETS TO THE GRAVE! Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for my early copy!

I really enjoyed this. I loved the mystery and it hooked me from the start. I am looking forward to reading more from the author.

Enjoyed this story which was the second in the series. Plenty of suspense to keep me guessing. Good characterisation. Would definitely read the next instalment. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to review it.

A Plethora Of Suspects…
The second in the Detective Meredith Somerset series finds the detective with a gruesome murder to investigate. With a plethora of suspects and motives, it’s difficult to see the trees for the wood but it’s possible that this killer is about to strike again. Immersive, well paced and suspenseful mystery with a cast of credible characters, an intriguing storyline, unexpected twists and red herrings aplenty to keep the reader guessing throughout. A worthy follow up to the first in the series.

I didn't realize until just now that this book is the second in a series about Detective Somerset. It works flawlessly as an independent novel, though I am now excited to get into the first one and learn more about the backgrounds of Tyler and Meredith.
The writing of this novel is wonderfully smooth and seemingly effortless in its charm and it keeps readers engaged for the entirety of the story. I particularly liked how there was a second plot to it (which I now understand is the plot that ties all the books in this series together) because that usually makes mystery novels more intriguing.
The characters are well developed and feel entirely real in their flaws and complexities. The character of Tyler in particular is definitely who I enjoyed the most and I think his dynamic with the other characters was refreshing and enjoyable.
The reveal at the end was well-established and left me feeling satisfied and nodding my head. I also like how it didn't wrap up everything in regards to the subplot of Meredith's sister because it leaves room for so much more. I can't wait to read not only the first book but also any of the forthcoming books in this series.

What began as a child’s birthday party ends in murder. Detective Meredith Somerset investigates the brutal death of the birthday boy’s parent, who has been beaten to death! Truly could not put this down. Such a brilliant opening chapter and then so many twists and turns. This book is brilliant, really well written, good story which kept me interested from the beginning. Great characters which are also believable. This book is so gripping that I couldnt have put it down even if I had wanted too, which coincidently I didnt want to!

I was excited to get back to Meredith & Tyler, and this had me hooked from the start. I don’t think I’ve read a story where the murder scene is a kid’s birthday party, so this was an interesting start! There were plenty of secrets, and horrible people being horrible, which made it an entertaining read. I enjoyed the slow build up to the conclusion & loved how it ended. It was also interesting to see the continuation of Meredith’s obsession with her sister’s disappearance and how this impacts her life, both personal & professional. I’m hoping that there is more in this series because I want to know if Meredith solves this personal case.

Intriguing thriller. Every element that you want in this genre of book. Twists and turns throughout. While I did enjoy it, it’s not an author i would read again.

Thank you NetGalley for the complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review

Well written with a compelling storyline and well developed characters. It was twisty, unpredictable and gripping right from the start. I couldn't put it down.

A great and gripping story with many twists and turns, which keep you on your toes. Would recommend.

A child's birthday party, filled with a bouncy house, a magician, and a murder...
Detective Meredith Somerset is back and called to investigate another homicide. When she arrives on the scene to find a body lying between the table of party food and the piñata, with a blood-soaked table cloth thrown over, she tries to wrap her head around what could have possibly happened. In a party full of 20 energized children, anyone could have slipped away to commit this brutal crime. The party is full of people with a motive and the victim wasn't lacking in enemies. Fractured marriages, jealousy, betrayals, and lies are every Meredith turns. Can she piece together what happened this fateful day while navigating an unsolved mystery of her own resurfacing?
Another great read by Steve Frech! After reading the first book, Secrets to the Grave, I counted down the days for the release of this next installment to the series. I am so pleased and not at all shocked to say that I was not disappointed in the slightest. I could barely put this book down; I needed to know what was going to happen next. There were so many twists and turns with an ending that left me begging for more. I can't wait for the next installment in this series to come. I know it hasn't been announced but there just has to be one! I highly recommend this thrilling detective series to all fans of thrillers; You won't be disappointed!
I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

Another great book from this author an exciting page turner that held my interest with believable characters. It was also good to see the return of Detective Meredith Somerset and her partner Tyler who seem to be making a workable partnership.

Overall this was a well written book but on a personal level I think I enjoyed Secrets to the Grave more but nevertheless I can definitely recommend this book which I thoroughly enjoyed.

Thank you to Netgalley and HQ Digital for this ARC copy.

I received this arc through netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Having read the first book in this new series featuring Meredith and her partner Tyler I couldn't wait to catch up with them again.

They are called to the scene of a grizzly murder at a child's birthday party and the list of suspects keeps growing as stranger things keep happening.

Meredith is still obsessed with finding who abducted her sister Alice and towards the end she discovers a clue.

I can't wait to read more about Meredith and find out if she ever discovers what happened to Alice.

This ARC was provided to me via Kindle, HQ and by #NetGalley. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

Great read. Intriguing from the moment I started reading.

Thank you NetGalley and HQ Digital for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

This is the second Detective Meredith Somerset novel; however, I don’t think you necessarily have to read the first one to understand this one! We follow a murder investigation that happened at a birthday party where the suspect was found dead underneath the tablecloth used for the party. As the story goes along, we find that many people at the party had motive to want James dead, and as there were many kids running around, there was the perfect distractions to keep people’s attention occupied.
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This was my first Steve French novel and I’m excited to read more! The beginning started out grabbing the readers attention and ended on such a suspenseful note! I love books where all the guests are suspects and each of them have a motive to want the person dead. I do have to say that the middle of the book was pretty slow for me at times because I felt like there was just a repeat of information, but I feel like the ending picked up enough for me that I’m still wanting to pick up the next book in this series to see where it goes! I loved all the characters in the books and how they each have their own flaws and are working through them. I think the side story of Detective Somerset and her missing sister adds so much suspense as well and keeps me wanting more!

This review will be posted to my Instagram blog (read_betweenthecovers) in the near future!

This was such an intriguing novel from the very start, with a murder occuring at a children's birthday party. All of the guests are suspects and each of them appears to have secrets and things to hide. To make matters more difficult, the victim wasn't particularly well regarded, only increasing the list of potential suspects. Detective Somerset is on the case with her partner Tyler and the mystery unfolds.

I love the characters that the author develops, as they are always messy and complicated with plenty of secrets. There were twists and this was such a page turner!

Another auto buy author for me and I am so happy I was able to read this one early. Thanks so much to NetGalley and HQ Digital for the gifted review copy.

Have you ever gone to a work party you didn’t want to be at? What if it was party for one of your work colleague’s children? Want You Dead begins with the shocking murder of a start-up executive in the backyard of a colleague’s home while a children’s party watched a magic show in the front yard. Steve Frech fans will remember Detective Meredith Somerset and her partner Tyler from his last book Secrets to the Grave. As they begin their investigation, the evidence leads them down a twisty road of lies, deception, and vengeance that left me hoping I never end up with work colleagues like this!

One of the very best parts of Frech’s books are the characters. They are perfectly flawed and each fighting their own demons. I love the bond that has developed between the two partners and how the characters in the background have grown as well to help set the scenes so perfectly. The characters are diverse and represent the best and sometimes worse in all of us, including what can happen when people are mistreated and pushed too far. This was an interesting investigation, but the real story is in what’s happening behind the scenes and that really kept me turning the pages. I am 100% invested in these characters and cannot wait to see how the next part of their story unfolds.

Thank you NetGalley and HQ for the copy Of Want You Dead. I love Steve Frech books, but for some reason this one wasn’t great for me. The writing was great and the characters were interesting, but the story just didn't grab me until the end. It was still a great book, but I loved his other books so much I probably expected too much. Don’t let that deter you though, I still recommend this one! 3.5 stars rounded up to 4.