Another fabulous crime fiction read by Phillipa Nefri Clark, this is one series I hope gets a few more books.
In Lest We Forgive we met Detective Liz Moorland and I knew then there was a lot more of her to uncover. In Lest Bridges Burn we uncover a tragic event in her past, one which has paved the way much of her life has taken.
When a child goes missing in the park near her building, the same way another 5-year-old disappeared 18 years before Liz is determined things will be done properly this time, unlike the last time no stone will be left unturned.
The author has woven a carefully connected plot where every suspect and clue will have you guessing as to who took her and why. Liz, aided by her coworker Pete and her friend and ex-coworker Vince (from book 1), Liz must delve into the past and a botched investigation as well as look at the clues now. While she is determined to get this child back alive, she doesn't lose hope that she will at least find out who took the other young child.
There are many hoops to jump through and sometimes rules need to be broken in order to get the result you want. Liz is in for some big and unpleasant surprises as she pursues this case, I'm sure I couldn't do the job she does and remain as clear-headed as she did for the most part. The ending was both heartwarming and heartbreaking.
Another book that I didn't want to put down & had me staying up well past my bedtime in order to read just one more chapter.
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