To Die For: A chilling British detective crime thriller (The Hidden Norfolk Murder Mystery Series Book 9)

That was Billy Noy - a bit weird, odd some called him. Never mixed with people, didn't make friends at school, no one close to him. Just a Jack of all trades, good with machinery, not so good with people.A creature of habit, a late night 'canny' shopper, appearing regular as clockwork, at the local supermarket when produce was reduced in price at the end of the day. Pleasant enough to male staff, shy and uncomfortable around the females. A bit off they said, but no trouble.So why did Billy end up on his kitchen floor with a knife plunged into his staff?Tamara and Tom were surprised by his home, expecting stereotype bachelor accommodation, it was clean and tidy. The only thing out of place, apart from Billy, was his shopping from the supermarket still in its carrier bags. Looks like he was killed upon his return from his habitual bargain hunt.Then a body is washed up on the beach, a male with a Latvian passport belonging to a female.Latvian authorities confirm the corpse is that of a Latvian criminal, well known in his homeland.Add in thousands of pounds in cash, a marijuana grow, a seemingly terrified young woman, an estranged brother verging on bankruptcy and a dog theft ring equals a conundrum for Tamara, Tom and the team.Did I mention the initial call out came during Eric and Becca's wedding reception?Plenty to keep your mind occupied in this novel, as always well written and the plot isn't overloaded, all will make sense of you widely choose to read this tome.

This story was brilliant. The title of the review was intended to complete the book title. To Die For Love

Great read. I love the way that the team develop from book to book. Makes this much more than a police proceedural. The story is a clever mystery with red herrings galore. Kept me guessing right to the end.

Really like the team that they have put together for this book. I love the fact it’s set round my hone town of kings Lynn as it makes visualising everything in your head so much easier

This book was exciting all the way through you done know who killed who till nearer the end that's good it keeps you guessing one to read

Almost made it for me. Became too predictable with the hero rather biased in his assumptions. As for the female detective, too good to be true. Will not be following this author.

Thoroughly enjoyed this crime thriller book by J M Dalgliesh great story line very descriptive and kept one guessing to the end

I have now read all of these novels in the Hidden Norfolk series and have pre ordered the final one due for release in January 2022. As I do not normally read fiction, I've surprised myself how much I've enjoyed these books as they make for compelling reading. There is just enough detail to 'paint a picture' but not too much to get bored by. The characters in each of these books thread some familiarity in the stories so it feels like one is really getting to know them. My son in law is the murder mystery/thriller fan so I have him to thank for getting me interested in the first place.