A review by amothersmusings1
Blood Spots by Lin Le Versha

5.0

I’ve always enjoyed Lin Le Versha’s “Steph Grant” series set in Suffolk and having read every one so far, it was a given that I’d be reading her latest one “Blood Spots”.  As book five in the series, ex Detective Sergeant Steph Grant and her partner DCI Philip Hale are already well established within their working/personal relationship but this book can still be read perfectly well as a stand-alone. 

 

The author has a special talent for creating characters that are likeable, entwining them in a really intriguing murder mystery. “Blood Spots” takes Steph temporarily away from the sixth form college she works at. As she becomes embroiled in a murder case, which occurs whilst she is volunteering as a stage manager for an amateur dramatics show, she discovers that many of the cast and crew have links to a similar production in 1989, and a case Hale is currently working on. 

 

I liked how this read like a traditional murder mystery, with each eclectic character having their own backstory and obligatory red herrings appearing along the way.  We also find Hale in an unusually sour and distracted mood throughout this story, giving cause for concern, and it gave a completely different vibe to the normal working partnership of Steph and Hale. 

 

Lin Le Versha’s writing is positively addictive and it’s always a pleasure to read her books. I’m pleased how this one concluded and I can’t wait to see what’s in store next for the ‘Stephale’ partnership (and of course not forgetting Derek the dog!) 

 

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