Really enjoyed this book. Detective Porter is a really likeable character, I have really enjoyed all her books in the series and hope that there will soon be another. Rachel lynch really knows how to engage the reader, her descriptions make you feel that you are actually there rather than just reading about it brilliant book.

Another fantastic addition to this crime series featuring Kelly Porter. This time Kelly is tied up with several cases and trying to come to terms with her mother's revelation in the last book. It becomes clear that the seemingly disparate cases are actually closely linked and a face from the past rears his ugly head. It's another fast paced, thrill of a read and was over far too quickly for my liking.
What I particularly like about this series is the very human element. Kelly has a real life outside of her job and this is as nuanced as the crimes she investigates. It will be interesting to see how her relationship with Johnny, Ted and Nikki develop in light of what happens in this book and I eagerly await the next instalment.

My thanks go to Net Galley and the publishers for the advanced copy in return for an honest review.

I’d like to thank Canelo and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘Bitter Edge’, fourth in the Detective Kelly Porter series written by Rachel Lynch, in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

When teenager Jenna Fraser, Junior Champion Fell racer, leaps to her death from the edge of a rocky path DI Kelly Porter can’t believe she’d willingly throw away a promising sports career and starts looking at old cases of teenagers attending Derwent Academy who took their own lives. She discovers that the taking of drugs is rife in the Lakes and makes it her duty to put those responsible behind bars. As Christmas approaches, Kelly’s searching for fifteen-year-old Faith Shaw who goes missing from the funfair and needs to learn the truth following the arrest of a teacher at the Academy, Tony Blackman, who’s been found to have images of children on his computer. Added to this, Kelly’s mother is very ill and she’s only recently discovered who her real father is.

‘Bitter Edge’ is an exciting police thriller based in the beautiful Lake District. The plot is fast-paced and intense with a number of separate threads running through it and I was enthralled from the very beginning. There’s a lot of action, twists and turns, and an increasing number of suspects that kept me guessing. I like the way the characters are growing in depth, especially Kelly’s relationship with Johnny and her interaction with his daughter Josie. Her mother’s illness and the realisation of who her real father is adds another dimension to Kelly. I’ve found this an enjoyable novel, very easy to read, and I can recommend it.

another brilliant instalment in the DI Kelly Porter series. i would highly recommend reading these books to anyone.

many thanks to netgalley and the publishers for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Absolutely loved this book and did not stop till I had finished reading it, the series is getting better and better and we are starting to learn more about her back ground. Trying to solve the mystery of a young girls death amongst the backdrop of winter as well as coming to terms with the news her dad was not who she thought she was makes for a riveting read

Absolutely brilliant, Rachel Lynch is a master of suspense, this book kept me on the edge of my seat from the first page to the last. The book starts with a missing teenager, a missing hill walker, a teacher suspected of being a Paedophile, drugs and the suicides of young teenagers who all went to the same school. The investigation is gruelling and even more so because of the weather and snow on the ground and Christmas is just round the corner. Whilst they are looking for the missing teenager a young foster child is also kidnapped, all the evidence is leading to a refugee from Sarajevo who hasn't been seen for two years.

Another great read in the Kelly Porter series. Although it is number 4 in the series it can just as easily be read as a stand-alone. Plenty of twists and turns that we have come to expect from Rachel’s writing. You can see how social media and drugs and the consequences of peer pressure are all too commonplace in today’s society. I couldn’t put the book down and read it in two sittings. I would highly recommend this book and that you read the series from the start as you won’t be disappointed.

This is the fourth in the series and like the previous books did not disappoint. It was atmospheric and the descriptions really set the scenes in your mind. There were various threads and many layers to the book and the author did a great job of bringing them all together. The characters are realistic and the whole package was just really good!

This is my first book by Rachel Lynch & I am so looking forward to reading the others in the series.

This had me enthralled from the outset. The descriptive setting of the Lakes was an eye opener, reminding the reader that modern day evil has penetrated this beautiful countryside.

The characters, the twists & turns meant that I finished this in just two days.

Highly recommended 4.5 stars

A superb novel from my favourite author featuring DI Porter. This is the fourth in the series and can be read as a stand alone. The story set in the Lake District at Christmas time is about teenagers, drugs, bullying and suicide. Someone is targeting teens at the local school, peddling drugs that makes you suicidal. Also the story of baby Dale who was abandoned and fostered ties into the story. Brilliantly told against the backdrop of Cumbria, this story tugs at the heartstrings. I love Rachel Lynch's writing style and this is a must read.

Having read all of the Kelly Porter series so far, I was eagerly anticipating this latest book. It certainly didn't disappoint. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Lake District in winter, this story deals with drug addiction among young people. With all the talk of 'county lines' currently in the news, the plot is very topical. A teacher is accused of possessing child pornography, and then a 14 year old pupil from the same school goes missing. Her friends are known to use drugs. Time is running out for Kelly and her team to find the girl alive in freezing temperatures. In the meantime, Kelly is coming to terms with finding her biological father, and the terminal illness of her mother. I really loved this book, though it's not for the faint hearted! Thanks to NetGalley for a preview copy.
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I am loving Rachel Lynch's writing style. There's no pointless passages of irrelevant narrative - if it's on the page then it's all relevant to the story. A really good read.
We are once again treated to the atmosphere of the Cumbrian mountains and fells with the added bonus of our story playing-out during Winter where the blanketing, peaceful snow-scenes are starkly contrasted with the apparent suicide of a teenager. DI Kelly Porter's investigation unearths two previous teenage suicides over the past few years, all from the same Academy and needs to understand how that could happen. At the same time there is an open investigation for sexual assault and possession of computer images involving a well-liked and respected teacher at the same Academy. Very shortly another teenager goes missing when visiting the local fair with friends and a major search is instigated.
A story which really sets one thinking about the role of social media in teenagers' lives, alongside the availability of drugs and the networks which supply them. There are some surprising twists - just when you think you might have worked it all out - well, perhaps not.
Supported once again by her team and boyfriend, DI Porter weaves us through a fascinating investigation and police procedural.

This is the fourth in Rachel Lynch's great crime series featuring DI Kelly Porter set in the fabulous setting of the Lake District. The location may be wonderful but this is a dark and bleak story that begins with teenager Jenna Fraser throwing herself of a cliff edge to her death. Her suicide does not entail further investigation but Kelly is disturbed, so much so that she begins to look into it, she just cannot help herself. Other issues and connections lead Kelly to Jenna's school, the Derwent Academy. In a narrative that features multiple perspectives, Kelly is thrown into the unsettling world of teenagers. So a number of issues emerge, bullying, sexual assault, drugs, drug dealing, and celebrity obsessions. Kelly's personal affairs are a more pleasant contrast, her relationship with boyfriend, Jonny, and daughter, Josie is more settled, the recent entry of her father, Ted, causes few ripples, she is closer to her dying mother although things with her sister remain spiky.

Lynch's series is compelling and this addition is a gripping, heartbreaking and twisted intense book with the multiple threads eventually connecting well. The characterisation is great, I really like Kelly, a dedicated and determined police officer, unrelenting in her pursuit of the truth and justice. Definitely a crime thriller series worth reading. Many thanks to Canelo for an ARC.

Loved this book it was an absolutely fantastic piece of writing. It was fast paced, full of tension and twists. It was hard hitting and made you think and hold your breath in places. Couldn’t get enough, I had a hard time putting the book down it had me up late into the night madly turning pages, muttering to myself “just one more chapter”!

This is such a great series and this book didn’t disappoint, in fact I think the series gets stronger with every book that is released. I don’t hesitate in giving this 5 stars, I loved reading this book, it really was an excellent read and a wonderful start to the new year.

Rachel Lynch delivers another riveting crime novel which is addictive, highly topical and infused with real characters.
DI Kelly Porter is once again thrown into an investigation. What at first is deemed a suicide soon starts alarm bells ringing and we are drawn into a case of bullying, drug addiction together with the local dealers and suppliers.
Hooked from the start i highly recommend this book.

Bitter Edge is the fourth in the DI Kelly Porter series and what a fantastic read it is. The series gets better and better.
Young Jenna Frazer kills herself after an overdose. For Kelly there is nothing to investigate. Her parents don’t want to press to know about her death and the case is close. But events in the nearby school Derwent Academy, where Jenna went to school, starts and investigation that involves and drugs and pupils at the school. The story also continues about DI Kelly and her personal life between herself and Jonny and his daughter and the relationship she has with her mother.
This is another gripping read from Rachel Lynch. Set in the beautiful Lake district. The premise is original, has great plot lines and the author keeps the subject current and realistic. I highly recommend.
Thank you Canelo and NetGalley for a copy of this book.

Having previously read Dead End by the same author, I was delighted to receive this advance copy of the latest in the DI Kelly Porter series. Already knowing the characters certainly gives an advantage and I quickly settled into this latest crime thriller. A young girl has committed suicide and while horrific and dreadfully sad there is surely no crime. Just a promising athlete who had her career cut short which leads to her absolute devastation. Soon after, a girl from the same school goes missing and Kelly begins to believe that maybe all is not as clear cut as it first appeared. A journey into a dark underworld unravels much more than Kelly bargained for but she would leave no stone unturned until she got the answers that explained the terrible events that blighted this beautiful part of the world. Meanwhile, turmoil and change in her personal life left her no time for relaxation. A sad story that has no winners.

I love this series and this did not disappoint. My only criticism is that the descriptions of the area are a little OTT and superfluous/aggravating if you don't know that area. This particular story looks at teenage drug culture and links back beautifully with the preceding books.

This was another great read in the Kelly Porter series , as usual the descriptions of the scenery in the lake district really bring the book to life . In this book we have drugs , teenagers complicated lives , bullying and a face from Kelly's past . When a young girl is ruled to have committed suicide they find a disturbing pattern of similar deaths and start to investigate . I really like Kelly who is coming to terms with a few surprises in her own life .
A brilliant read and I would certainly recommend them all . 5 stars from e

A very enjoyable read! I was very interested in getting my hands on this one after I read the blurb and I am pleased to say that I was not let down.

The story is written very well and the characters are interesting and jump off the page. I would recommend this read!