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Thursday, November 08, 2018
Bolton's Newest Not My Absolute Favorite, But a Close Second
6:55 AM
(Image from Barnes & Noble)
It's been 30 years since Florence Lovelady joined the Sabden police force, becoming the first female officer to serve in the small town near the Pendle Forest in Lancashire, England. She may have been a 22-year-old greenie back then, but she solved the biggest case the area had ever seen, making a name for herself. Putting Larry Glassbrook—a coffin maker who got his kicks burying teen girls alive—in prison remains the highlight of Florence's long and distinguished career. Now, at 52, she's the most senior serving policewoman in Britain and only months away from retirement.
When chilling events from the past start repeating themselves, Florence is stunned. Glassbrook is dead; he can't be pulling strings from beyond the grave. Either they're dealing with a very skilled copycat or Florence got it wrong all those years ago. But if the coffin maker is innocent, then who buried those girls alive? And how can she stop the horror from happening all over again?
It's no secret that I'm a big Sharon Bolton fan. I've read all of her books and while Little Black Lies will probably always be my favorite, The Craftsman isn't far behind. Why? It's a bit different from Bolton's others—still gritty, but less gruesome and more Gothic. The characters are intriguing, the plot's compelling, and, as always, Bolton surprised me with a twisty, unexpected finale. I didn't suspect the real killer until the very end, which is exactly how I like it! So, while The Craftsman may not be my absolute favorite Bolton book, it's a close second.
(Readalikes: Other crime novels by Sharon Bolton; also reminds me of books by Jane Casey)
Grade:
If this were a movie, it would be rated:
for language, violence, blood/gore, and disturbing subject matter
To the FTC, with love: I received an ARC of The Craftsman from the generous folks at St. Martin's Press. Thank you!
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Why I haven't I been reading this author? She seems like someone I'd love! Even though this wasn't your favorite it sounds pretty great!
ReplyDeleteLove this! I have a copy, but not read as yet. And I did like LITTLE BLACK LIES a lot. Will look forward to enjoying this one at some point.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to reading this one as I am a fan of Sharon Bolton, too. :)
ReplyDeleteBoy this one sounds creepy! You seem to have a good number of mysteries set in the UK; I like that!
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