2nd book in the Jake Jackson series. I found the 1st book more of an entertaining read.

The books ending seemed to come in a little bit garbled and hurried compared with the rest of the book.

The description of the house and landscape were beautifully portrayed, his relationship status with the local community and the shop keeper also his romantic involvement with Lavina and Diana came across as tender.

Thank you Netgalley for letting me read this book.

This is another good story involving Jake Jackson, a former police officer now living the rural life. I really like the developing characterisation, especially Watson, in a twist I never saw coming! The plotting is consistently good, as Jake becomes involved in the search for a missing child. I love the descriptions of the environment and if you can suspend belief, you will enjoy this cosy crime mystery. There are plenty twists in this tale but it is safe to say, I enjoyed the first book a lot more. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.

I was not approved for Buriial Place so will not be reading the books which came before
was not approved for Buriial Place so will not be reading the books which came before
was not approved for Buriial Place so will not be reading the books which came before

A good second novel , we are getting to know more about the life and times of Jake Jackson and his ( no so restful) retreat to the idyllic (?) countryside. A good plot and interesting characters.

A couple of months ago I thought 'Death under A Little Sky' was one of the most innovative and enjoyable crime fiction debuts in recent years. I loved all the quirky characters and the beauty of the empty countryside. I couldn't wait to read the second novel and optimistically expected more of the same.
'Death in A Lonely Place' is either a victim of second novel syndrome or a prime example of a skilled author having to bow to stipulations from their publishers. The problem more than anything is the plot (and most of the characters) just doesn't suit the location. The charm and beauty of the first novel is diluted. On the bright side, the quality of the writing remains absolutely top notch.