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Fiction. Mystery. Her eyes are wide open. Her lips parted as if to speak. Her dead body frozen in the ice ... She is not the only one. When a young boy discovers the body of a woman beneath a thick sheet of ice in a South London park, Detective Erika Foster is called in to lead the murder investigation. The victim, a beautiful young socialite, appeared to have the perfect life. Yet when Erika begins to dig deeper, she starts to connect the dots between the murder and the killings of three prostitutes, all found strangled, hands bound and dumped in water around London. What dark secrets is the girl in the ice hiding? As Erika inches closer to uncovering the truth, the killer is closing in on Erika. The last investigation Erika led went badly wrong... resulting in the death of her husband. With her career hanging by a thread, Erika must now battle her own personal demons as well as a killer more deadly than any she's faced before. But will she get to him before he strikes again? A page-turning thriller packed with suspense. If you like Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbot and Karin Slaughter, discover Rob Bryndza's new series today. Watch out for more from DCI Erika Foster. She's fearless. Respected. Unstoppable. Detective Erika Foster will catch a killer, whatever it takes.… (more)
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LibraryThing member Mary.Endersbe
The Girl in the Ice was a wonderful surprise for me. I hadn’t read this author before and just happened to pick up this book without having heard much about it. It didn’t take me long to get hooked by the story though. Within the first few pages, I was drawn into the mystery and personal lives
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of the characters, especially DCI Erika Foster. She was just so feisty, willing to fight for what was right, not letting anyone bully her into doing what was against her morals. I loved her go get ‘em attitude and the way it got her into so much trouble everywhere she turned. The mystery kept me guessing too, with a bunch of red herrings leading the detectives all over the city and making the reader’s head spin. I can’t wait to read the next in the series with DCI Erika Foster. Fabulous start to a new series! Show Less
LibraryThing member Olivermagnus
This debut novel introduces the reader to DCI Erika Foster who has been transferred from Manchester to the London Metropolitan Police. From the moment we meet her, we know she's damaged in some way. Before long we discover that she's suffering from the loss (and guilt) of leading a police action
The victim, Andrea Douglas-Browne, is a beautiful girl from a wealthy family where their political connections keep the case from progressing as well as Erika would like. She doesn't help things by refusing to follow the rules and investigating the case in her own way. The killer is watching Erika from afar, so the reader knows that soon there will be some sort of clash between them.
Erika's backstory is interesting, even though I found her difficult to like. The secondary characters are all well written and the identity of the killer is still a mystery until you get close to the end. I feel like the author has a lot of promise and, because I was always interested in reading the story, I would definitely read the next book in the series.
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where officers died, including her husband. As soon as she arrives she's sent out on her first case, the discovery of the body of a young woman has been found frozen in a pond.The victim, Andrea Douglas-Browne, is a beautiful girl from a wealthy family where their political connections keep the case from progressing as well as Erika would like. She doesn't help things by refusing to follow the rules and investigating the case in her own way. The killer is watching Erika from afar, so the reader knows that soon there will be some sort of clash between them.
Erika's backstory is interesting, even though I found her difficult to like. The secondary characters are all well written and the identity of the killer is still a mystery until you get close to the end. I feel like the author has a lot of promise and, because I was always interested in reading the story, I would definitely read the next book in the series.
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LibraryThing member CathyGeha
This action-packed, intense, who-done-it with an intriguing new lead character named Erika Foster was interesting and well written. Erika has 25 years on the job and is no shrinking violet. When a serial murderer breaks form and steps over the line to kill a wealthy young woman rather than Eastern
At times I felt Erika took risks a seasoned investigator might not have, I wondered at her lack of political insight/caring and hoped that all would eventually work out for her. As the first book in a new series there is much to explore in Erika’s past and a future for her that could include any number of wonderful or not so wonderful things. I have a feeling this series has potential.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the copy of this book to read and review.
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European prostitutes Erika is called in to lead the investigation. Erika’s brash comments and behavior manage to step on toes from the very beginning. She continues to work the case as she believes it should be handled rather than bowing to pressure from those above her who want to keep someone with clout happy. More murders and deaths occur, numerous suspects are pursued, help is provided to Erika by Peterson and Moss and eventually she is lined up in the crosshairs of the serial murderer wondering if she will survive. At times I felt Erika took risks a seasoned investigator might not have, I wondered at her lack of political insight/caring and hoped that all would eventually work out for her. As the first book in a new series there is much to explore in Erika’s past and a future for her that could include any number of wonderful or not so wonderful things. I have a feeling this series has potential.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the copy of this book to read and review.
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LibraryThing member sherribelcher
When a young rich woman is found in the frozen lake of a nearby park, DCI Erika Foster is called in to solve the case. Erika has recently undergone the tragic death of her husband and other fellow officers when an investigation she was leading took a bad turn. This will be her first time back on a
This is the start of a new series featuring DCI Erika Foster. Erika is stubborn, fierce and damaged. Her pain oozes from the pages. She is also strong and determined and you will find yourself rooting for her every inch of the way. As the story unfolds, it will send chills down your spine. All in all, a great new mystery from Robert Bryndza that will leave you wanting more. And there will be more! Looks like Night Stalker, book two in this series is on it's way!
I want to thank the publisher (Bookouture) and Robert Bryndza for providing me with the ARC through Netgalley for an honest review.
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case since the tragedy unfolded. Not only does she blame herself but as this new case unfolds, it becomes apparent to Erika that some of her co-workers question her judgment too. In addition, the murder victim's father is a rich and powerful man who doesn't like the direction Erika has taken on the case. As she sifts deeper into the case, she is blocked and reprimanded at every turn. Jeopardizing her very career, if not her life, Erika refuses to be stopped until she has put this brutal killer behind bars.This is the start of a new series featuring DCI Erika Foster. Erika is stubborn, fierce and damaged. Her pain oozes from the pages. She is also strong and determined and you will find yourself rooting for her every inch of the way. As the story unfolds, it will send chills down your spine. All in all, a great new mystery from Robert Bryndza that will leave you wanting more. And there will be more! Looks like Night Stalker, book two in this series is on it's way!
I want to thank the publisher (Bookouture) and Robert Bryndza for providing me with the ARC through Netgalley for an honest review.
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LibraryThing member dianeham
I liked reading this book but I guessed who the killer was early in the book while the detectives went after all the wrong suspects. And finally they ended with the person I guessed in the beginng. Frustrating.
LibraryThing member boudicca123
The body of a young woman is found frozen under ice in a London park. DCI Erika Foster has been seconded from Manchester to solve the crime, but she has her own problems and isn't really in a fit state to return to work. She wasn't very likeable to start with and I did warm a little bit towards
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her, but not much! It was easy to guess who the killer was. This was an easy book to read, fast paced and quite exciting in parts but because it is very similar to other novels, doesn't really stand out. However I enjoyed it enough to read the second book in this series. Show Less
LibraryThing member Randall.Hansen
An exciting new detective series -- from another Brit, of course -- with the lead detective, Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) Erika Foster, a flawed, but smart and intuitive detective who is brought back from leave (will let you read that story) to help solve a very high-profile murder of the
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daughter of a high-ranking British government official. As the newbie, DCI Foster has to fight some resentment and alternate theories about who/why the young woman died, leading to some over-the-top incidents... but still a very enjoyable read, and already looking forward to the next book in the series. Show Less
LibraryThing member TooBusyReading
The author, based on his notes at the back of this book, seems like a very nice person, so I wish I could say I liked this book more.
As mysteries go, it was okay. The protagonist is abrasive and impulsive and not very likable, but the inexcusable part is that for a police officer, she makes really
If you are trying to give up smoking, this book is not going to help you. It seems everyone smokes, and it seems we get to read about every smoke break they took. The writing felt stilted, especially in the beginning. I got used to it, so it didn't stand out later in the book as it did initially. Parts of the story, no spoilers here, felt preposterous to me. And the bodies and murders seemed especially grisly for shock value.
This book is adequate for a mystery when you want something quick and easy, but I wasn't impressed with the characters or the crimes.
As mysteries go, it was okay. The protagonist is abrasive and impulsive and not very likable, but the inexcusable part is that for a police officer, she makes really
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stupid decisions. There is overuse of “cos” instead of because or “'cause”; is that a British thing? And the numerous references to an obligatory cliché, “the figure” got old fast.If you are trying to give up smoking, this book is not going to help you. It seems everyone smokes, and it seems we get to read about every smoke break they took. The writing felt stilted, especially in the beginning. I got used to it, so it didn't stand out later in the book as it did initially. Parts of the story, no spoilers here, felt preposterous to me. And the bodies and murders seemed especially grisly for shock value.
This book is adequate for a mystery when you want something quick and easy, but I wasn't impressed with the characters or the crimes.
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LibraryThing member BingeReader87
After wanting to read this for so, so long, I finally have gotten it done. I'll admit, at first, I wasn't too sure about it. But, it quickly picked up and I found myself wanting to read more and more. Ericka Foster is a detective I would love to see on television at some point. Because that's what
This is the first in a series that follows Detective Cheif Inspecter (DCI) Ericka Foster, as she takes on her first case in a new place after the murder of her husband and 4 other former colleagues. A woman has been found strangled, under the ice of a local body of water. She happens to be the daughter of a well-known wealthy family and that makes everything much more difficult for DCI Foster, as she tries to make sense of the case and her life without her husband.
This had tons of suspense and mystery, as well as moments you can't help but smile or even laugh at. I recommend reading this if you enjoy a good crime novel or mystery. Definitely going to continue reading this series.
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this felt like to me. An average, procedural cop show. This is the first in a series that follows Detective Cheif Inspecter (DCI) Ericka Foster, as she takes on her first case in a new place after the murder of her husband and 4 other former colleagues. A woman has been found strangled, under the ice of a local body of water. She happens to be the daughter of a well-known wealthy family and that makes everything much more difficult for DCI Foster, as she tries to make sense of the case and her life without her husband.
This had tons of suspense and mystery, as well as moments you can't help but smile or even laugh at. I recommend reading this if you enjoy a good crime novel or mystery. Definitely going to continue reading this series.
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LibraryThing member Pet12
I don't know what else I can say that hasn't already been said about The Girl in the Ice. It was absolutely gripping from page one. I loved Detective Erika Foster who was flawed and also vulnerable but stood her ground. It was refreshing to see the class system and politics being tackled in this
Many thanks to Bookouture and Robert Bryndza for my copy via NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review.
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way. The plot kept me guessing until the end. I had all sorts of theories but was totally wrong. The ending was very satisfying, and I am so pleased that Robert Bryndza is already writing the next book featuring Erika. Highly recommended!Many thanks to Bookouture and Robert Bryndza for my copy via NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review.
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LibraryThing member bhabeck
A young woman is found frozen in the ice of a pond. Erika Foster is brought in to handle the investigation. Unfortunately for Erika, the young woman is the daughter of a well-connected English lord, making this a politically charged and high profile investigation.
As Erika begins to dig deeper into
Rating: 4 Stars
As Erika begins to dig deeper into
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the life of the young woman and the circumstances of her death, she starts to connect the murder to that of 3 prostitutes - causing embarrassment for the socialite's family and consternation for her superiors in the police force. In addition, as Erika is chasing leads and hunting for the killer, the killer is stalking Erika.Rating: 4 Stars
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LibraryThing member jenn88
A young woman has been found dead in a frozen lake. The victim - twenty-three-year-old Andrea Douglas-Brown, beautiful and wealthy daughter of Sir Simon Douglas-Brown. DCI Erika Foster is brought in to lead the investigation. She discovers that Andrea's murder has things in common with the murder
A well-written, fast-paced serial killer thriller. I couldn't put the book down!
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of three prostitutes - they were all found strangled, their hands bound, and their body dumped in water around London. Every time Erika finds a clue someone is there to hinder her from getting any closer to the truth whether that someone is her boss, Andrea's rich father, or even the killer. A well-written, fast-paced serial killer thriller. I couldn't put the book down!
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LibraryThing member Carol420
[The Girl in The Ice] Robert Brydza
DCI Erika Foster series Book #1
4.5 stars
From The Book:
Her eyes are wide open. Her lips parted as if to speak. Her dead body frozen in the ice…She is not the only one.
When a young boy discovers the body of a woman beneath a thick sheet of ice in a South London
The victim, a beautiful young socialite, appeared to have the perfect life. Yet when Erika begins to dig deeper, she starts to connect the dots between the murder and the killings of three prostitutes, all found strangled, hands bound and dumped in water around London.
What dark secrets is the girl in the ice hiding?
As Erika inches closer to uncovering the truth, the killer is closing in on Erika.
The last investigation Erika led went badly wrong… resulting in the death of her husband. With her career hanging by a thread, Erika must now battle her own personal demons as well as a killer more deadly than any she’s faced before. But will she get to him before he strikes again?
My Thoughts:
It is an interesting and intriguing beginning of a new series. Erica Foster didn't want the case...she wasn't even ready to return to work..but she found herself as lead in the investigation of a rich and powerful man's daughter. Not only did she need to tread softly with the family...but she found that she was not so popular with some members of the team she has been tasked to lead. Actually the only flaw I found with the book as a whole was the relationship between Erica and her boss, Marsh. He fought Erika and refused to listen to any of her theories at seemingly every turn. It just began to seem unrealistic and stupid on his part. There were loads of potential suspects and a few red herrings for the reader to try and find the killer among that the minor flaw become unimportant as a whole...but it was the reason it lost half star in my opinion. I will certainly pick up the next book in this series. Can't wait to see more of Erika and her team.
DCI Erika Foster series Book #1
4.5 stars
From The Book:
Her eyes are wide open. Her lips parted as if to speak. Her dead body frozen in the ice…She is not the only one.
When a young boy discovers the body of a woman beneath a thick sheet of ice in a South London
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park, Detective Erika Foster is called in to lead the murder investigation.The victim, a beautiful young socialite, appeared to have the perfect life. Yet when Erika begins to dig deeper, she starts to connect the dots between the murder and the killings of three prostitutes, all found strangled, hands bound and dumped in water around London.
What dark secrets is the girl in the ice hiding?
As Erika inches closer to uncovering the truth, the killer is closing in on Erika.
The last investigation Erika led went badly wrong… resulting in the death of her husband. With her career hanging by a thread, Erika must now battle her own personal demons as well as a killer more deadly than any she’s faced before. But will she get to him before he strikes again?
My Thoughts:
It is an interesting and intriguing beginning of a new series. Erica Foster didn't want the case...she wasn't even ready to return to work..but she found herself as lead in the investigation of a rich and powerful man's daughter. Not only did she need to tread softly with the family...but she found that she was not so popular with some members of the team she has been tasked to lead. Actually the only flaw I found with the book as a whole was the relationship between Erica and her boss, Marsh. He fought Erika and refused to listen to any of her theories at seemingly every turn. It just began to seem unrealistic and stupid on his part. There were loads of potential suspects and a few red herrings for the reader to try and find the killer among that the minor flaw become unimportant as a whole...but it was the reason it lost half star in my opinion. I will certainly pick up the next book in this series. Can't wait to see more of Erika and her team.
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LibraryThing member bagejew
A high society girl disappears. Her body if found frozen under an icy lake. Detective Erika Foster, just returning from a leave of absence, is assigned to the case. But, because the family of the deceased girl is influential, Erika is limited in what she can do. Wherever she turns, she meets a
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roadblock. How can she possibly solve the murder of this girl if she can't get the support she needs? The Girl in the Ice was a page turner. There were times when I had to put it down to do chores or tend to business, but I couldn't wait to pick it up again. Readers who are fans of PI novels, thrillers, mysteries and crime dramas will love The Girl in the Ice. Show Less
LibraryThing member Jen_Bartels
DCI Forster is just coming back on the job after a tragic accident. A wealthy socialite has been found dead and it's a complicated case. Met with opposition at every turn, more dead girls, and a killer with their sites on her, her plate is beyond full. This was a very fast paced read and I really
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enjoyed the character development. I hope we get to know them better as the series progresses. I will be starting the 2nd in the series pretty much immediately. Show Less
LibraryThing member scot2
I really liked this book. The characters seemed real, even the young lad who found the body was typical of a working class youth. Of course the family was so arrogant that you assumed one of them had to be involved in some way. The main character's attitude was understandable in that she thought
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LibraryThing member marcejewels
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I was really impressed with this police procedural crime thriller. I have to say a great police procedural is right up there with the best psychological thrillers for me now. When they are great, wow. I really didn't want to put this book down and I am proud to say I had it right, but
When a wealthy woman is found murdered they bring Detective Erika Foster in to handle the case. Erika is still healing from a loss when out in the field and her boss treats her as if he is doing her a favour. Unfortunately money and power are leading this case, instead of allowing a transparent investigation to occur. Erika is finding similarities to the murder and believes she is dealing with a serial killer but why can't she get a break. Numerous clues but nothing makes sense to come together to break the case.
As Erika gets closer she also puts herself in danger, she escapes once but will she be able to be saved again? This is edge of your seat worthy and you just cannot wait until the murderer or serial killer is found. There are so many twists and turns and it keeps your mind wondering, I really like the fear the murderer put in his victim, shocking once you get to the ending. Again, my venting point I can't discuss. I really like that I keep finding amazing, strong, smart women as Detectives, she wouldn't be stopped as she had integrity and would do what was right even when told no.
This crime thriller/police procedural will keep you fully engaged, the tension is constant and when it all comes together, BAM, I was pleased. I also really enjoyed all the characters, Robert Bryndza gave the characters a genuine place where you felt you understood decisions, good and bad which helped the dialogue to feel real also.
Sometimes reading thrillers they can start to have the same feel but this one was different and I will look out for more by Robert Bryndza. I prefer stand alone's but I definitely look forward to reading more in this series.
I was really impressed with this police procedural crime thriller. I have to say a great police procedural is right up there with the best psychological thrillers for me now. When they are great, wow. I really didn't want to put this book down and I am proud to say I had it right, but
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didn't take away from the enjoyment at all as Robert Bryndza made me question myself throughout the book. I would love to vent but it would be a spoiler and the vent is not about the writing or execution just 'people'.When a wealthy woman is found murdered they bring Detective Erika Foster in to handle the case. Erika is still healing from a loss when out in the field and her boss treats her as if he is doing her a favour. Unfortunately money and power are leading this case, instead of allowing a transparent investigation to occur. Erika is finding similarities to the murder and believes she is dealing with a serial killer but why can't she get a break. Numerous clues but nothing makes sense to come together to break the case.
As Erika gets closer she also puts herself in danger, she escapes once but will she be able to be saved again? This is edge of your seat worthy and you just cannot wait until the murderer or serial killer is found. There are so many twists and turns and it keeps your mind wondering, I really like the fear the murderer put in his victim, shocking once you get to the ending. Again, my venting point I can't discuss. I really like that I keep finding amazing, strong, smart women as Detectives, she wouldn't be stopped as she had integrity and would do what was right even when told no.
This crime thriller/police procedural will keep you fully engaged, the tension is constant and when it all comes together, BAM, I was pleased. I also really enjoyed all the characters, Robert Bryndza gave the characters a genuine place where you felt you understood decisions, good and bad which helped the dialogue to feel real also.
Sometimes reading thrillers they can start to have the same feel but this one was different and I will look out for more by Robert Bryndza. I prefer stand alone's but I definitely look forward to reading more in this series.
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LibraryThing member debkrenzer
First off, excellent cover!! It certainly drew me to this book, the first book in the Erika Foster series. Now the question is "There are four other books in this series, where have you been?" I'm not sure the answer to that question, but I can truthfully say that I am glad that I finally caught on
Erika Foster is not your normal police detective (who is?). She's been involved several times where those around her were hurt during a case, namely, her husband who died on her last one. A fact that follows Erika to her new post. Of course, there is an A$$hole there who has problems with women cops on his team. And, because of her past, her reputation, while great in getting the job done, has left several people hurt, injured or dead in her past. A fact that did leave her with a precarious resume as to whether, as a woman, she could actually perform her duties.
I just love it when a woman is constantly chastised and criticized because she is a woman by egotistical (for absolutely no reason) man. A man who hates being one upped by a woman and will not even fathom looking at or considering her ideas because she is a woman. Yet the real problem here for this man is because she's smarter, way smarter, than him. Of course, not in his mind. And, always, always, always, that idiot is shown for what he really is just by doing his job "the way he thinks it should be done".
It also seemed to me that management had chosen Erika to be on their team so that they could bully her and ruin her career forever, while looking for a scapegoat in order not to clear this case properly. Erika hit resistance everywhere she went in this book. Suspensions, lies, and unsubstantiated or unreal facts were just part of her everyday life while working in this new job.
Even though there are a lot of sidetracks and wrong turns that the department is making Erika take against her will, she will and does come to the bottom of this thriller.
One that kept me spellbound and had me fist pumping at the end that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Kudos to the author and thanks to Grand Central Publishing and Net Galley for providing me with a
free e-galley in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
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to it.Erika Foster is not your normal police detective (who is?). She's been involved several times where those around her were hurt during a case, namely, her husband who died on her last one. A fact that follows Erika to her new post. Of course, there is an A$$hole there who has problems with women cops on his team. And, because of her past, her reputation, while great in getting the job done, has left several people hurt, injured or dead in her past. A fact that did leave her with a precarious resume as to whether, as a woman, she could actually perform her duties.
I just love it when a woman is constantly chastised and criticized because she is a woman by egotistical (for absolutely no reason) man. A man who hates being one upped by a woman and will not even fathom looking at or considering her ideas because she is a woman. Yet the real problem here for this man is because she's smarter, way smarter, than him. Of course, not in his mind. And, always, always, always, that idiot is shown for what he really is just by doing his job "the way he thinks it should be done".
It also seemed to me that management had chosen Erika to be on their team so that they could bully her and ruin her career forever, while looking for a scapegoat in order not to clear this case properly. Erika hit resistance everywhere she went in this book. Suspensions, lies, and unsubstantiated or unreal facts were just part of her everyday life while working in this new job.
Even though there are a lot of sidetracks and wrong turns that the department is making Erika take against her will, she will and does come to the bottom of this thriller.
One that kept me spellbound and had me fist pumping at the end that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Kudos to the author and thanks to Grand Central Publishing and Net Galley for providing me with a
free e-galley in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
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LibraryThing member ReadingGrrl
Well written, well paced, with excellent policing and suspense. I really enjoyed this book and found myself whipping through it wanting to know who may have killed this young socialite. I started the book in the evening and finished it in the morning and barely put it down to sleep! There are many
I love DCI Foster, another strong female character in the world of Crime Fiction. All of the characters really popped off the pages and you felt like you knew them. Mixed here and there are snippets of their history and their personal lives which really helped to make you feel for them. I am hopeful that this is only the first in a long series about DCI Foster and her team and that Robert Bryndza writes fast!
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theories on who killed the lovely socialite and the suspects start moving in directions that I didn't even consider. I love DCI Foster, another strong female character in the world of Crime Fiction. All of the characters really popped off the pages and you felt like you knew them. Mixed here and there are snippets of their history and their personal lives which really helped to make you feel for them. I am hopeful that this is only the first in a long series about DCI Foster and her team and that Robert Bryndza writes fast!
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LibraryThing member Olivermagnus
This debut novel introduces the reader to DCI Erika Foster who has been transferred from Manchester to the London Metropolitan Police. From the moment we meet her, we know she's damaged in some way. Before long we discover that she's suffering from the loss (and guilt) of leading a police action
The victim, Andrea Douglas-Browne, is a beautiful girl from a wealthy family where their political connections keep the case from progressing as well as Erika would like. She doesn't help things by refusing to follow the rules and investigating the case in her own way. The killer is watching Erika from afar, so the reader knows that soon there will be some sort of clash between them.
Erika's backstory is interesting, even though I found her difficult to like. The secondary characters are all well written and the identity of the killer is still a mystery until you get close to the end. I feel like the author has a lot of promise and, because I was always interested in reading the story, I would definitely read the next book in the series.
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where officers died, including her husband. As soon as she arrives she's sent out on her first case, the discovery of the body of a young woman has been found frozen in a pond.The victim, Andrea Douglas-Browne, is a beautiful girl from a wealthy family where their political connections keep the case from progressing as well as Erika would like. She doesn't help things by refusing to follow the rules and investigating the case in her own way. The killer is watching Erika from afar, so the reader knows that soon there will be some sort of clash between them.
Erika's backstory is interesting, even though I found her difficult to like. The secondary characters are all well written and the identity of the killer is still a mystery until you get close to the end. I feel like the author has a lot of promise and, because I was always interested in reading the story, I would definitely read the next book in the series.
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LibraryThing member rmarcin
Thrilling serial killer book, beginning the Erika Foster detective series. Gritty, suspenseful. I can't wait to read the additional books in this series!
LibraryThing member joannemonck
a great summer read. Has you wondering who the murderer is until the very end.
LibraryThing member smik
This is the debut novel in what is quite a long series (see below). I read DARK WATER first and that made me determined to follow this author, and indeed I plan to read all the series.
This debut novel begins with Detective Erika Foster returning to work, so there is quite a bit of back story to
In some ways it is typical police procedural with plenty of noir thrown in. At one stage Erika crosses her boss who is having strings pulled by some influential people, and she is taken off the case. Erika feels an obligation to the victims she has discovered and continues her investigation unofficially, putting herself in great danger.
This debut novel begins with Detective Erika Foster returning to work, so there is quite a bit of back story to
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catch up on.In some ways it is typical police procedural with plenty of noir thrown in. At one stage Erika crosses her boss who is having strings pulled by some influential people, and she is taken off the case. Erika feels an obligation to the victims she has discovered and continues her investigation unofficially, putting herself in great danger.
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LibraryThing member Andrew-theQM
3.5 Stars. This book started very well and I was fully engaged with it. An interesting new character was being developed in front of our eyes and there was an excellent hook into the book. However it didn't maintain this very strong start as not enough information was laid out in order to work out
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who the murderer was, and I didn't fully buy into the solution when it was revealed. That said there was enough positives, including an interesting lead character, to make me want to read on in the series. As with a lot of series they get better as the series develops and I hope this is the case with this one. Certainly worth a read. Show Less
LibraryThing member Carlathelibrarian
I discovered British Police Procedurals through Goodreads a year or so ago and am very glad that I did. I am late with this author, I have read many great reviews about DCI Erika Foster and thought I needed to get to this series. A good decision.
When a young rich socialite who has gone missing, is
This story is riveting. There were many suspects that are all plausible that you will be kept guessing. The writing was clear and precise with a thrilling, suspenseful plot. All the characters are well developed as their stories unfold throughout the book. DCI Foster is a strong female lead that I look forward to reading more about. Coming late to the party has its advantages as I can pick up the next book right away. A definite read for those who enjoy police procedurals as well as a well plotted mystery or thriller.
When a young rich socialite who has gone missing, is
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found a couple of days later in the ice of a pond, the police need to solve the case. DCI Erika Foster is called to resume active duty and to take over the case by Superintendent Marsh. They have worked together before and he has great respect for her talents. She has some skeletons, such as the loss of her husband in her last case that forced her leave. The DCI that was on the case is still supposed to be working with her, but there is a lot of tension between the two and working together is not what either of them have in mind. The case is also politically charged due to the social status of the victim's family (he is a Lord), who has a direct line to the Head of the Police. When two different theories are put forward, Erika is once again placed on leave while the police pursue the more palatable line of investigation. That does not mean she is going to sit by and wait. Erika does not like to follow the rules if it ties her hands in an investigation. She is also very smart, but not always subtle which causes problems. The officers working with her are loyal and do their best to help her solve the case. As more murders are tied together, Erika puts herself in danger. This story is riveting. There were many suspects that are all plausible that you will be kept guessing. The writing was clear and precise with a thrilling, suspenseful plot. All the characters are well developed as their stories unfold throughout the book. DCI Foster is a strong female lead that I look forward to reading more about. Coming late to the party has its advantages as I can pick up the next book right away. A definite read for those who enjoy police procedurals as well as a well plotted mystery or thriller.
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