Book Review: Dream of the Dead

Dream of the Dead
West End Murders Book One
By: M.G. Scarsbrook
Genre: Mystery
270 pages
Publisher: Createspace
Publication Date: November 28, 2013
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Synopsis:

A WEALTHY THEATRE PRODUCER IS FOUND DEAD.

A RARE, CORROSIVE POISON HAS BURNED THROUGH HIS STOMACH.

NO ONE KNOWS WHY.

Enter DI Jack Ravenshaw. A young, talented officer with a secret: he belongs to England's most famous dynasty of actors. When Scotland Yard uncovers his hidden past, his acting experience, and his formidable connections, he becomes the perfect choice to investigate the producer's killing. Against his wishes, he must return to London's West End.

Cast back into one of the most vibrant - and violent - areas of the country, Ravenshaw is quickly surrounded by sexy performers, shadowy assistants, and powerful investors. Finding the truth seems almost impossible. Devious suspects lie at every turn. Corrupt officers sabotage his inquiry. Even his mind tricks him with dreams and hallucinations about his past. Yet with the help of his mysterious partner, DS Emily Hart, Ravenshaw must put all his skills into action against an ingenious, twisted, and ruthless killer...

But can he solve the case before another person is murdered?

My Thoughts:


* I received a complimentary copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.

This book's protagonist is a detective who has a different way of investigating murder. He's flawed and utterly interesting. The book's plot flows well and held my interest. And the chemistry between the characters was good. It was filled with witty dialogue. I look forward to Book 2.
 

 

 About the Author:

M. G. Scarsbrook is the author of three novels and the editor of four literary collections. Since 2011 his books have sold more than 20,000 copies worldwide and been translated into five languages. English editions of his work are sold in paperback, eBook, and audiobook formats at all major online bookstores. A member of the prestigious Crime Writers' Association and the Society of Authors, he lives in the UK and is working on the next book in the West End Murders series.


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