I have read all the previous Hillary Greene books, and mainly enjoyed them. I'm now finding that I'm reading them in order to find out what happens next to Hillary and her team, rather than the actual crime stories, which are becoming rather predictable. I also like the fact that the series is set in my local area. In this one, Hillary is trying to find the murderer of a man killed with the poker from his own fireplace. At the end Hillary makes a momentous decision, so I shall look forward to finding out what happens next. Thanks to NetGalley for a preview copy.
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Really enjoyed this book, looks like I'll have to go back to the beginning of the DI Hillary Greene saga cos I am hooked.

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Phew, where did thst ending come from? Fantastic plot, easy to read want to find out what happened....

Murder by Fire is a good murder mystery. The plot has many twists and turns to keep the reader guessing. I enjoyed the author’s

Hillary and her team with new inclusion are at it again, once more her unique style of crime solving embraces you, she is astute and steadfast, with the firm belief that her job comes first and it must be done without exception. In this latest she had some personal truths to look at and come to terms with, but first getting the job done is first on the agenda, and this one was a doozy, a psychotic killer on the loose and the Chinese mafia muscling in on one of her men, they soon learned the hard way why she is the best in her field.

Thank you Net Galley. Four and a half stars. I thought I knew what to expect from a DI Greene novel by Faith Martin, but this one is better than I expected. This one kept me guessing whodunnit to the end. I enjoyed this very much. It is also a bridge novel between Hilary as DI and Hilary as consultant. The book builds on the events of Hilary's life and how she adjusts to them. The importance of one's community is brought out very well. A big thumbs up.

I like the police procedural aspects of the writing. There are enough twists and turns in the plot to maintain my interest too.

The settings in and around Oxford are based on real places, this provides geographical reality.

There is a level of predictability to the story, but there are enough red herrings to keep the story enjoyable.

This novel stands well as an individual story, but I am enjoying seeing how the characters of the detectives develop as the series goes on.

Once again I give my thanks to Netgalley and Joffe Books for a copy in exchange for this review.

Anyone who follows my blog will know that I am a massive fan of Faith Martin's books and I eagerly look out for her next release.

I really enjoyed the plot for this one and it flowed on really well from the previous book. This book is fine as a stand alone as the author covers the back stories but if you do want to read the whole series you need to do it in the order they have been released or you will get spoilers as the books run tightly in sequence.

I was totally engrossed in this one and loved it. The writing style was great and I loved the pace. 5 stars from me - Another excellent addition to the DI Hillary Greene series!!

MURDER BY FIRE by FAITH MARTIN. This the first DI Hillary Greene book, I've read and definitely will not be the last. Interesting cast of characters and appreciated the short history given with each. The mystery is fast paced. Going to add a few more books to my TBR pile and will be looking forward to future books in the series.

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

Yet another cracking read by Faith Martin. I absolutely love this series each book gets better than the last. They are well thought out, full of twists and you really cant predict the ending. A top class series of books. A really enjoyable book that will keep you turning the pages wanting more. A well deserved 5 stars

This is the tenth book in the bestselling series featuring DI Hilary Greene and written by Faith Martin. It’s also the tenth book that I have read and the tenth book that I have absolutely and totally loved, but more about that in a bit.
DI Hilary Greene is a dedicated police women, who has a lot of experience. She was married to Ronnie Greene, who was a bent policeman and who died not long after he was found out. She has had something of a love life but nothing serious and nothing lasting any length of time. She still attracts the men and her superior has a thing for her, but she doesn’t want to know. At least there is one more positive thing for Hilary in this book because she has finally managed to get shot of DS Frank Ross, who was a sexist, racist, homophobic waste of space, who was good friends with Hilary’s late husband. DI Greene is still mourning the loss of her close friend DCI Philip ‘Mellow’ Mallow, who was murdered in a previous book. Mellow was married to somebody who used to work in Hilary’s team and who has just had a baby. I got the sense that Hilary was getting tired of working in the police and I thought that she was in desperate need of a break. ‘Murder By Fire’ also sees us learning more about Hilary’s history and what happened in her past. The murder victim in this case is called David Merchant and he was a publisher as well as being a devout Methodist. However ,the more I learnt about his behaviour and about him, the more I could understand why somebody had bumped him off. He goes about his business but doesn’t hesitate to complain about anything and everything and enjoys rubbing people up the wrong way. Thank goodness I didn’t have to live next to him. Who murdered David Merchant and what was their motivation? Will Hilary manage to apprehend the murderer? What does the future hold for DI Hilary Greene? Well for the answers to those questions and more you are just going to have to read the book for yourselves to find out as I am not going to tell you.
Whenever I pick up a book written by Faith Martin, I just know that I am going to be in for one heck of a rollercoaster read. That was definitely the case for me with ‘Murder By Fire’. The story hits the ground running and maintains the pace throughout. The writing style is such that you can’t fail to be drawn into the story and before you know it you are totally immersed in the investigation. I found that I just had to keep on reading to find out how the investigation was going to conclude and to see what was going to happen to Hilary. The characters are so well described that you could almost believe that they were real. I found that I began to really care about Hilary and I felt like she was a friend, so of course I felt very defensive of her and at times I wanted to jump inside the pages to sort out whoever was upsetting her. ‘Murder By Fire’ is one of those books that took me through a whole wealth of emotions and by the time I finished the book I really felt as though I had been through the emotional wringer. ‘Murder By Fire’ was certainly a page turner for me and one of those books that is impossible to put down. I didn’t realise how quickly I was advancing through the book until I looked up and realised that I had read 40% of the book. I had mixed feelings about finishing the book because on the one hand I was pleased to discover who the murderer was and how the investigation concluded but on the other hand, I was disappointed to finish because I was enjoying the story, the writing style and the characters so much that I just wanted the book to continue.
I absolutely loved reading ‘Murder By Fire’ and I can’t wait to read what comes next from Faith Martin. Faith Martin has to be one of my favourite and must read authors. I would wholeheartedly recommend this author and the series featuring DI Hilary Greene to anybody and everybody. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a well deserved 5* out of 5*.

It goes without saying that, as this is the tenth book in the series, you really need to have read at least some, if not all, of the previous books as things are in the serious stages of the series now and you won’t get much of a back story relating to the previous nine.

This book starts off with a bang when a devout Christian/Publisher is found murdered and burnt in a bonfire in his back garden. For once we know some little bits about the murderer and can tell that it is personal before the end of the first chapter. We also learn about the dead person, and personally I found him to be very annoying and boring during this chapter.

DI Greene then comes on the case as she has to try and figure out who and why anyone would kill him, whilst also having issues away from the case with her colleagues and new boss all either having issues or causing her grief.

In some ways the actual murder part of this story is only a side plot as we find out more about Hilary’s past along with what the future may hold for her and her team.

The beginning of the book ties the last one up quite nicely with DI Janine Mallow’s case appearing to be dropped due to extenuating circumstances, and Hilary visiting her at hospital after she has had her baby. Unfortunately as the book develops this assumption could possibly be incorrect as a new Superintendent isn’t happy with the outcome, and it is personal between him and Hilary.

There are also new officers being introduced in this book, with one of them, Mark Chang, being dragged into a world of crime as he is targeted by a gang.

I really loved this one and can’t wait to see where the series is going next and what adventures Hilary is going to get up to in the future surrounding her job and career prospects.

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This is another excellent, reliable addition to the DI Hilary Greene series. The plot was interesting and the characters kept the story moving along. Although it wasn't the best, I will eagerly await Book #11.

I am loving this series featuring DI Hillary Greene, and this installment continues to develop her character, and the stories of her colleagues. We look forward to future mysteries to be solved, and developments at work and in her personal life.

I received a copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley.

I'm giving this 4*, despite the fact that the identity of the murderer (and their motive) was obvious to me from the first time they appeared in the investigation. I kept thinking there would be a twist and I would realize I had leapt to the wrong conclusion, but no...

There was a fair amount of the personal lives of the various police officers to fill out the novel: I'm glad we're seeing the back of the pathetic Keith and his evil lover. New detective Chang's gang-related dilemma was resolved rather easily, and he could do with a bit more of a personality. The final page, where Hillary decides she has become liability could have been led up to better - it's Janine who is the liability, if you ask me, but I see there are more instalments to come in this series, so Hillary can't retire just yet.

Another brilliant book in this series. I have loved them all. I really loved this book! Excellent story with brilliant main characters. I would recommend this book.

Another D I Hilary Greene story, yet another gripping murder. But even with all the problems going on around her she finds the murderer! Last page a shocker, but where will this go in book 11? Can’t wait

5 stars

DC Mark Chang is a new member of DI Hillary Greene’s team. He replaced the disreputable and obnoxious DS Frank Ross who (I’m glad to say), was finally forced to retire.

DCI Paul Danvers still has a crush on Hillary. Superintendent Brian Vane is still plotting to get even with Hillary after his last idea failed.

The team receives a call out to a death in a nearby street. A man is burned in a yard fire, with various books scattered around him, also burned. Interviewing neighbors and acquaintances, the team learns that the man was very strictly religious, had no sense of humor and was not well liked. But who would have disliked him enough to kill him? The pathologist Steven Partridge reveals that he was dead before he was put into the fire. The man was beaten. Dr. Partridge later confirms that the dead man’s identity was David Marchant, the owner of the residence where the murder occurred.

Meanwhile, DC Chang’s parents are being terrorized by a vicious Chinese gang. And PC Keith Barrington’s lover’s father has died in prison.

Barrington, Fordham, Chang and Hillary are interviewing witnesses, acquaintances and those who knew any potential suspects. They learn that Marchant had a son named Victor who they cannot locate. In Marchant’s rental house lives an artist named Francis Whyte. His landscapes sell well, but not for much money. He likes doing nudes the best. This enraged landlord Marchant and he ordered him to move out of the premises.

Their case moves on slowly. It includes interviewing the trustees of David Marchant’s trust that was set up for his son Victor by Victor’s grandparents. She tells Gemma to pull out all of the stops and put Victor’s picture in the paper and get an APB out for him. It is shortly thereafter that Hillary gets one of her famous epiphanies.

The identity of the killer is kind of a hoot.

This book is as well written and plotted as Faith Martin’s previous novels. Hillary Greene is a remarkable woman who is a good boss; being tough when she needs to be but compassionate as well. Her interview skills are legendary and her solve rate is second to none. I really like this series. Hillary and her ever-shifting team are delightful, with their little quirks, weaknesses and strengths. Please more, Ms. Martin!! And soon!

I want to thank NetGalley and Joffe Books for forwarding to me a copy of this great book to read and enjoy.

MURDER BY FIRE by Faith Martin. The opening is like a Sherlock book giving us great details,and we are now wondering who this woman was. We have her description, and could feel the despair, when not given the curtisty of her being present. A neighbor noticed an odd smell later that morning, and called it in. Hilary noticed all things pretaing to this man’s personal items, books have been burned. She has a record of solving all her cases. This was another case with the details of how, and why it was done. Readers will once again, enjoy, and want the answers. Given ARC by Net Galley for y voluntary review and my honest answer.

David Merchant is not a very liked publisher and now his body has been found in his backyard burned with a variety of his books and framed things from the house. His son, Victor has not gotten along with his father and now cannot be found. Then there is the tenant of his rental who he has told to move because of his painting nudes.
The murder is not the only problem DI Greene's unit is dealing with at the time. She has a new detective Michael Chang who is having some problems with gangs. Then DS Fordham is getting married. Things seem to be changing and lots of pressure for Hillary. Solving the murder should be the easy part.