Welcome to my stop on the Hell To Pay blog tour, I’m a huge fan of the Detective Kay Hunter series and I must say, this one may just be the best one yet! I’m so excited to share my review with you today!
Book Description:
When a road traffic accident on a dark autumn night uncovers a disturbing conspiracy, Detective Sergeant Kay Hunter’s investigation exposes a ruthless serial killer exploiting vulnerable young women.
With her enemies unmasked and her career spiralling out of control, Kay’s determination to seek vengeance for the victims brings her dangerously close to those who want to silence her.
Undeterred, she uncovers the real reason behind a plot to destroy her career and sets in motion a terrifying chain of events.
Could Kay’s need for revenge be her undoing, or will she survive to see justice served?
My Thoughts:
Hell To Pay ticks all the boxes, it’s a fast-paced thriller that begs to be read in one sitting! Kay and the team investigate their most chilling case yet, personally I think this case is particularly horrific and I’m thankful for Amphlett’s ability to create a chilling case while still allowing me to sleep at night!
And, most importantly to me, Kay finally comes face to face with her nemesis. I say finally because I’ve been waiting since book one for this very book – let me explain without spoiling any of the previous books – in book one, Sacred To Death, we find out Kay had been investigated by the Professional Standards Committee, they ruled in her favour and since her return to work she has been targeted both personally and professionally by someone with a vendetta against her. You can imagine the levels of anticipation I felt during this read as this element is finally revealed, suspense that has been building throughout the entire series, and I must commend Amphlett because this was a big risk, capturing readers in book one and drawing out this mystery but it absolutely paid off because it was a fantastic showdown!
This fourth instalment in the series is my favourite one yet and I hope I’ve highlighted to you the importance of reading these books in order as there is a continuous story and you will not get the most out of this book if you haven’t read the previous ones – they’re all great so you have nothing to worry about, you absolutely need to get on board with this series.
With series comes the return of characters you know and like, some not so much, but it brings a level of familiarity and comfort to your read. They, along with Kay, give this novel a wonderful sense of teamwork and it’s a pleasure to see them supporting each other. I have to give a special shoutout to Adam, Kay’s husband, because I love the way he supports her and puts no additional pressure on her. Side note: he’s a vet and always brings home animals to look after and I love seeing which animal they’ll be taking care of each time.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – Amphlett knows how to write a gripping mystery and will have you devouring the pages of this one, Kay is one of my favourite female fictional detectives and this novel has it all and I highly, highly recommend you read it.
This book is available to buy from: Amazon UK
*My thanks to Emma Mitchell FPR for providing me with a digital copy of this book and inviting me to participate in the blog tour*
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THE DETECTIVE KAY HUNTER SERIES IN ORDER:
#2 Will To Live
#3 One To Watch
#4 Hell To Pay
About the Author:
Rachel Amphlett is the bestselling author of the Dan Taylor espionage novels and the new Detective Kay Hunter series, as well as a number of standalone crime thrillers.
Originally from the UK and currently based in Brisbane, Australia, Rachel’s novels appeal to a worldwide audience, and have been compared to Robert Ludlum, Lee Child and Michael Crichton.
She is a member of International Thriller Writers and the Crime Writers Association, with the Italian foreign rights for her debut novel, White Gold, being sold to Fanucci Editore & TIMECrime imprint in 2014, and the first four books in the Dan Taylor espionage series contracted to Germany’s Luzifer Verlag in 2017.
Author Links:
Email: info@rachelamphlett.com
Website: http://www.rachelamphlett.com
Twitter: @RachelAmphlett
Facebook: Rachel Amphlett
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Great review! I really must check this out as I haven’t read one yet!
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Thank you 😊 This is one of my favourite crime series, everybody needs to read it!
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I haven’t heard of this series before but I’m glad you enjoyed it. Excellent review! I do love fast paced thriller too.
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Thanks. And me too, fast-paced thrill rides rock!
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I’m so looking forward to Hell to Pay! Great review! x
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Thanks! This one’s great, I’m excited for you to read it!
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This review hit all the right notes: details about the plot, but no spoilers; ecommendations on how to delve into the series, and precise, well-grounded enthusiasm. I haven’t read these mysteries yet, but you make me want to dive in! Thank you for your review.
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Awh, thank you, I hope you do decide to read this series, it really is a good one 😊
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