Member Review

I’ve been following retired detective Jake Jackson since I saw the author speak at a book event for his first novel in the series and as well as enjoying reacquainting myself with the main characters I love trying to solve the well plotted mysteries contained in each book.
In this novel a woman goes missing, her clothes found on the bank of the river and when she is found drowned, Jake and the local police try and work out whether it is suicide, bad luck or murder. In fact I do remember a case similar to this in the press a few years ago- maybe this is where Mr Abell got his inspiration!
However as more bodies are found in the river, it becomes clear that there is a serial killer on the loose but with very few clues it is difficult for Jake and his friends to find the murderer.
Jake and Livia’ s relationship is now well established and with a baby on the way they are very happy. However the first dead woman, Claire, really upsets Livia and she is keen to help Jake solve the mystery.
I love the fact that Jake is an avid mystery fan and has named features on his land after famous literary detectives and writers - Reacher Island and Chandler Lake being notable examples.
We even have a Spotify list of music Jake has listened to in the novel added at the end of the book. A fun extra!
These books continue to be well written with believable characters and fast moving plots and I am always excited to be able to read a new one in the series.
I definitely recommend “A Twist in the River” and indeed all the books in the Jake Jackson series as they are all compelling and enjoyable reads.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for my advance copy.