A review by toellandback
Old bones new bones by Alex Scarrow

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

The second book in the DCI Boyd series sees the recently relocated Boyd and his team investigate the discovery of a set of bones near a lay by. Its not long before it's linked to a similar situation back in 2001 where the killer apparently committed suicide.  Things are not quite that simple though and it isn't long before a new discovery casts a shadow and doubt over the original investigation. 
I'm really enjoying this series with its relatively low number of characters,  fast pacing and decent twists, along with a decent chunk of humour, especially as Boyd's daughter seems intent on getting him into healthy eating! Good story and likeable characters make this one to recommend