The Viaduct Killings by Wes Markin

Cracking Crime Novel

The Viaduct Killings by Wes Markin is a gripping contemporary crime novel that had me glued from the start. It is the first book in The Yorkshire Murders series and I cannot wait for the subsequent novels.

This is a fast paced crime thriller that gives the reader a roller coaster ride as the crimes mount up. We see a cold case that appears to be linked to present day.

There are cases that some police personnel are haunted by. A case that they just cannot let go of as the guilt threatens to overwhelm them.

Growing up in an area has the advantages of knowing who the criminals are – the naughty ones at school prove to be equally challenging as adults. Spats from classroom days continue into adulthood. Choices always bring consequences – some choose a life of crime, others a life of law enforcement.

A new face from down south brings a fresh perspective.

A close knit community means sometimes life choices from the past come knocking in the present.

All the characters were well drawn. Wes Markin has created an eclectic mix who produce strong emotional responses from the reader.

Daily life simmers along in the background as a character battles his demons. When what is haunting him is revealed, I was genuinely shocked and saddened.

The Viaduct Killings would make a fabulous Netflix series. It was a cracking crime novel. I am looking forward to book two.

I received a free copy from Rachel’s Random Resources. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.

JULIA WILSON

The Viaduct Killings

The start of a brand new crime thriller series from Wes Markin, bestselling author of the DCI Yorke series.

Still grieving from the tragic death of her colleague, DCI Emma Gardner continues to blames herself and is struggling to focus. So, when she is seconded to the wilds of Yorkshire, Emma hopes she’ll be able to get her mind back on the job, doing what she does best – putting killers behind bars.

But when she is immediately thrown into another violent murder, Emma has no time to rest. Desperate to get answers and find the killer, Emma needs all the help she can. But her new partner, DI Paul Riddick, has demons and issues of his own.

And when this new murder reveals links to an old case Riddick was involved with, Emma fears that history might be about to repeat itself…

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Author Bio –

Wes Markin is the bestselling author of the DCI Yorke crime novels, set in Salisbury. His new series for Boldwood stars the pragmatic detective DCI Emma Gardner who will be tackling the criminals of North Yorkshire.  Wes lives in Harrogate and the first book in the series The Yorkshire Murders will be published in November 2022. 

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