I would like to thank Netgalley and Sapere Books for a review copy of Hunted, the sixth novel to feature Yorkshire based DS Hunter Kerr.

When multiple murderer Billy Wallace escapes from prison he is determined to wreak revenge on the man he blames for his incarceration, Hunter Kerr’s father, Jock. After a couple of unsettling incidents Hunter and his family decide to take a holiday on the island of Sark until Wallace is captured, but it’s maybe not as safe as Hunter thinks it will be.

I enjoyed Hunted which is a welcome addition to the series. I read the first five novels in the series years ago and always kept an eye out for a new one, so I was delighted to be offered the opportunity to read Hunted. It is slightly different to its predecessors in that the Kerr family are the victims rather than being on the offensive, but it is still very readable with that indefinable something that keeps the reader turning the pages. I must admit that I guessed one element of the plot early on but it didn’t spoil my enjoyment of the read. I found the game of cat and mouse fascinating with Hunter never knowing what was coming next, especially as it’s mostly surprises for the reader.

I think the author got the character of Billy Wallace exactly right. Cunning in his way, but not overly smart, as he is reliant on psychopathic violence and the same tried and trusted methods. His fanatical devotion to his mission, getting revenge on Jock Kerr, regardless of the cost to himself or others is very believable.

Hunter is Hunter, smart and caring with a good team to back him up. I like the camaraderie and trust in the team and welcome the lack of in-fighting which seems such a feature in police procedurals.

Hunted is a good read that I have no hesitation in recommending.

This is another good read from Michael Fowler. Hunter Kerr and his family are being hunted by a serial killer and are hiding out on the island of Sark in the Channel isles. There is a good steady pace and plenty thrills in the book as well as interesting characters. It is well written and, I think, the best in the series so far. I would recommend it to crime thriller lovers. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.