An excellent story that keeps you hooked from the beginning to the end. Definitely recommended to those readers who enjoy reading this type of book.

DI Jemima Huxley is introduced in book one. She is a hardworking working women that is trying to make a place for herself within the system that caters to men. Even though she is strong and determined to leave her mark in a job that can take over her life, she still comes across as a person having normal fears and expectations of hetself.
She is investigating a set of murders of women. These women are all found on the same plot of ground. When questioning the owners she is left with more questions than answers . This leads her to believe they are harboring secrets.
An intriguing first book with this DI. Well written keeps you interested and entertained.

Really enjoyed this one.
It's a comfortable, well researched thriller which certainly doesn't shy away from uncomfortable aspects of murder and still manages to keep you awake at night.
It was extremely well explained (you couldn't fail to get lost) and almost led the reader by the hand to a conclusion about 80% of the way in. The final 20% was spent tying up loose ends and finding out what happened to the main characters.
Neat, tidy thriller and I will be checking out others by the same authors.
Many thanks.

Several bodies were found in the grounds of Llys Faen Hall near Cardiff, the ancestral home of the Tremaine Family. The leading investigator was DI Jemima Huxley, ably assisted by her partner Dan Broadbent. I liked the way the book started as it drew me in and I liked the way it was written although initially it seemed a bit ponderous in style but the pacing picked up as the story progressed. I liked Jemima very much and it seemed that there will be more books to follow this one. Jemima on the surface was very confident. I liked the way she dealt with her male dominated team - there was a lot of testosterone in the room especially from the arrogant Sanders but she handled that well and left them in no doubt that she was in charge. I liked the way she stood up to her boss when he tried to take over the investigation. However, Jemima was putting on a front as she was struggling with infertility and she was punishing herself by self harming to get some release from her feelings of failure. At times I felt that this storyline got in the way of the investigation and the storytelling and certainly when they interviewed one of the murderers it definitely did and I found that intrusive as it halted the flow.
The Tremaines family put a whole new meaning on dysfunctional. They were so dysfunctional it almost beggared belief. Mother Helen and father David appeared glossy and shiny with their wealth so obviously on display and they seemed blameless for the bodies found on their land. As the truth was revealed my liking for the book diminished. There seemed to be Greek mythology elements to the murders and a ritualistic knife was used and pomegranate seeds found in the mouths of victims and initially I found this part of the story interesting as it was linked to Greek Gods. This was interesting, intriguing and quite a different aspect to a police procedural. However, about three quarters through the book after more mythological discoveries were made, Jemima burst into the Tremaine’s home and what ensued had me shaking my head in disbelief. It was so far fetched I found I couldn’t buy into it even though I really wanted to, as up to that point I’d enjoyed the book. The ending was an anticlimax in my opinion.
Overall, there was much to like. The lead character, there were some very good descriptions, the characters were well created and the quality of the writing was good. My reservations lie with the dual storyline which halted the pace and how the mythological elements related to the murders and the murderers.

I’d like to thank Sapere Books and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘Revenge’ by Gaynor Torrance in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

A woman out walking her dog in the private wood at Llys Faen Hall comes across a body in a shallow grave. DI Jemima Huxley is called out to investigate but discovers there isn’t just one body buried!

‘Revenge’, the first in the DI Jemima Huxley thrillers based in Cardiff, has an interesting plot, twists and turns and lots of action. There’s a bit too much written about Jemima’s obsession with becoming pregnant and I very much doubt if she should be in the police force if her self-harming affects the way she does her job. Whilst the ending wasn’t as dramatic as I’d have expected it took me by surprise all the same. I found the book well-written, disturbing, gruesome at times but easy to get involved in, and I look forward to reading the second in the series as I’d like to know how Jemima’s character and her relationship to husband Nick evolves.

I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.

This was a good police procedural.

DI Huxley and her partner Dan are task in investigating series of bodies is discovered on the grounds of a lavish estate. Ask each victim is revealed Jemima realize the victims are connected to the owner of the estate.

I like that Jemima is a flawed character but I have to say she was a bit obsess with having a baby on her own that she came off a childish and it almost made me put the book down but I didn't because I like the mystery of the book and because I like a strong flaw character and that was what Jemima Huxley is that I'm looking forward to reading more about her but maybe have her less obsess with having a baby.

This book was fast paced. Hard to put down. It flowed well and it was very well written. It caught hold of me and had me hooked from the start . I was literally on the edge of my seat reading this book.

Revenge is a good crime thriller/Police procedural.A body has been found in the grounds of a Country House Manor and DI Jemima Huxley is investigating .Soon more bodies are discovered in the burial ground so now the Police have a serial killer in their midst.I am not sure if I liked Huxley she is so obsessed with having a baby it seemed to interfere with everything and surely she has mental health issues with the self harming should she even be a Police Officer ?Her behaviour in the Interview room was surely not normal ,sorry but I found her quite annoying but the story was good .Many thanks for my review copy in return for an honest review

When a local landowner discovers a dead body on his land he has no idea of the nightmare he is about to unleash on himself and the local police force. His estate houses a eclectic collection of employees who add personality and problems which all need to be overcome as lead detective, Jemima Huxley,  struggles to make any major advances in what could become the biggest case of her career so far.

I was amazed that this is the beginning of a series;  DI Huxley and her partner,  Dan Broadbent, were well rounded and had none of the problems sometime experienced with the first outing of main characters especially in a murder mystery story. That isn't to say they don't have personal problems to deal with. Dan is suffering from little or no sleep even before the case begins along with other easily recognisable consequences of being a new dad and Jemima is keeping big secrets which threaten to overwhelm her throughout the investigation.

The case was detailed and disturbing with a realism which drew me in and meant I read this in just two sessions, happily continuing deep into the night to find out what happened. The only thing I felt was missing was the part social media and the intrusiveness of the press would surely have played once the news broke that more than one body had been discovered at the same location but such were the complexities of the investigation that it didn't seem important until I had finished the book.

Jemima is a fascinating character who I am eager to read more about. There are many things to be discovered about her and serious problems she needs to face. Hopefully they will take more than a few books to deal with and if they are anywhere near as compelling as this first outing I will definitely be there for the entire ride.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and the publishers in exchange for an unbiased review and would recommend it unreservedly to anyone who enjoys murder mysteries and wants to begin a new series with great promise of things to come.

I thought this was a well written book with characters who will develop over time. I did enjoy it but found the premise as to who had committed the murders just a little far fetched and outlandish.
I would read more in the series to see how the human side of the detectives evolves and changes.

I’ve tried twice to read this book and couldn’t get into it. I didn’t take to the main character and didn’t really like her and found what I read quite hard going and gave up just over a quarter of way through.
Just not for me. Would give 2.5 stars.

Brilliant. There is so much happening in this book. Jemima is a strong character. I was glued to this book the whole way through. Really well written with plenty of suspense. I would definitely read more books by this author.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy.

What a fantastic read! I thoroughly enjoy this police procedure. It had all the right elements, dark, twisty, suspenseful, but surprisingly enjoyable light hearted moments. There were times I giggled out loud. The characters are so realistic and wonderfully flawed. The main character is a strong leader , no nonsense take charge detective, but also struggles with her home life. She is one of the most relatable characters I have ever read. The plot is intense and a little uncomfortable but it was a great read. I will be recommending this book to friends. This new series is going to be added to my must read list!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy of the book.
#netgalley #revenge

3 stars

DI Jemima Huxley and her partner DS Broadbent investigate the discovery of a shallowly buried body of a woman found on an estate. The woman has been mutilated. More women are found on the estate. Do the police have a serial killer on their hands?

This book tells the story of the investigation and also discusses ad nauseum Jemima's wish to have a child.

I didn't think that DS Broadbent was quite the worthless individual that Jemima thought he was. And Jemima was way too obsessed with having a baby. The book sort of rambles in places, but does contain some surprises and a few twists. It is fairly well written, but need plotting help.

I want to thank NetGalley and Sapere Books for forwarding to me a copy of this book to read and review.

This is the 1st in the Di Jemma Huxley series and if the rest are as good then we are in for a treat.

When the mutilated bodies of women appear in woodland the first instinct is to see who has reported them missing but when this does not happen it is left to Jemma to find out why, could there be a link with the owners of the woodland ?

A very intense read