“The Longest Goodbye” by Mari Hannah is the latest thriller in her DCI Kate Daniels series and boy was it thrilling. I’ve been reading this series since the very first book and I think the best was definitely saved till last - but hopefully not the last ever! 

 

In this story we see Kate’s DS - Hank Gormley, promoted to Senior Investigating  Officer and Kate stepping into DCS Bright’s shoes while he’s away. Both are not keen on their new roles, knowing that they are better suited to their normal responsibilities. However, due to the personal connection to the case, Kate is compelled to find justice for her murdered friend and ex colleague Georgina, who was brutally killed three years ago. 

 

Kate is her usual determined self once again, firing on all cylinders to right the wrongs that were obvious during the initial investigation. Originally ran by a narrow minded SIO, mistakes were made and evidence overlooked. When the two suspects in the shooting of Georgina are killed execution style, within hours of arriving back in their home city of Newcastle, Kate puts her emotions to one side to finally solve Georgina’s case together with the recent murders of the two men. 

 

Using stories shared with her from police officers, including the author’s own partner - a former murder detective, Mari Hannah has written a fast paced, compelling and utterly page turning story, written with real heart and nail biting precision. Exploring the contradictions of human behaviour, the quirks of desire and the power of vigilantism, “The Longest Goodbye” is everything a crime reader wants in a police procedural with central characters who are impossible not to adore. 

 

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