The first one I've read of Anne Perry, and I truly enjoyed it. Will have to go back and read the others of the series, but this one works well as a standalone. There were times when the narrative and dialogue were repetitive, but not distracting.

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I’ve always loved Anne Perry’s books. I am especially enjoying this one featuring Daniel Pitt all grown up. I love how it.s new but we get glimpses of the past characters, his family. I also enjoy the very twisted mysteries and characters. I f you haven’t tried this series, I highly recommend it.

Each of the characters in “Three Debts Paid” had to overcome major obstacles in order to find the rainy-day slasher. Inspector Ian Frobisher had to use covert means to investigate all the murders for he was blocked from doing a complete in-depth search by his supervisor and other agencies. Miriam just started to use her skills as a graduated forensic pathologist when her mentor becomes ill. Daniel had to defend one of his professors who possessed a vainglorious streak to his character. The vicar being blind added major obstacles to the investigation.

Even though the slasher was easily discerned, the finale was emotional.

Thank you NetGalley and Ballantine Books for this eARC.

This installment could be read as a standalone, but the history of Miriam and Daniel, along with their parents would be missed. This has murder, mystery and a difficult client for Daniel to defend in court. Good weaving of both story lines, and enjoyable reading of Miriams growth as a scientist and coroner. Looking forward to the next installment. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an early read.

Anne Perry has done it again with Three Debts Paid, the fifth installment in the Daniel Pitt series. Several murders have occurred on the streets of London, and Daniel’s friend from university, Ian, is heading the police investigation. Miriam fford Croft is back from getting her certification as one of the only women pathologists. There is ongoing chemistry between Miriam and Daniel, and Miriam is put in charge of the pathology lab due to Eve’s (her mentor) illness from exhaustion. The personal interactions are interesting, and the underlying suspense and story is filled with ups and downs, as well as building suspense.

Anyone who has read the previous installments in this series, will appreciate the excellent development of characters by Perry. She has done research and is able to capture the ambience of the period so that readers will be able to feel they are actually there. Perry is an excellent storyteller and the book is extremely well-written and easy to follow. Perry’s books are enjoyable because she has done so much research and it is true to form, making it possible for readers to actually learn some English history while reading an excellent murder mystery. The characters seem real, and they fit perfectly into the historical time period.

For those who have enjoyed Perry’s historical thrillers for decades, this series is a much needed addition to well-written, true to period historical mysteries. Perry is the queen of historical thrillers, and this series is a must read for her fans. Highly recommended.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

I have always enjoyed reading a book by Anne Perry and enjoyed this one. Daniel Pitt, his parents, Dr. Miriam fford Croft are all included here, together with secondary characters that are portrayed with a depth that had me feeling like I know them. Miriam is now an assistant medical examiner which adds much to the plot and will undoubtedly add more to future books. But I don't think this story had the meticulous plotting and suspense I've come to expect. First, there was a slip-up that I checked several times to confirm: A character remarks that he " didn't know . . . lived in this area" when he had gone to the person's house just a few chapters earlier. Also, the key to the solution to the murders is mentioned at least twice during the story without the investigators following up. It was so obvious I kept waiting for some concentrated investigating, which never happened. Even with some plot misdirection, the murderer seemed obvious. I'm giving this 4 stars because I enjoyed the character interactions and wonderful sense of period., I just don't think it holds up well as a suspense novel.

If possible, this series, just keeps getting better with the return of Inspector Ian Frobisher and Miriam fford Croft in an intriguing case of plagiarism along with possibly connected murders. But how, oh, what a tail is woven in this fifth Daniel Pitt novel. Another must-read in this page-turning series.

Daniel Pitt is doing well at his law firm and is asked by his university friend and now police detective, Ian, to defend their former history professor. Nicolas Wolford has been accused of plagiarism for accounts in his newly published book and has assaulted his accuser. Wolford is brilliant but vain and will not admit to any wrong doing. In the meantime, Ian is dealing with a killer dubbed the “Rainy-day Killer” by the tabloids. He enlists Daniel’s friend, Miriam fford Croft, now an assistant to the medical examiner to determine if one person is responsible for the multiple deaths.
I was disappointed in this book. Perry is prone to continually restating a situation or a person’s feelings as if she thought we missed the first several references. She was better in her last few efforts but has returned to it in this book. Perhaps some judicious editing will correct that before publication. Also, the killer was obvious to me from the beginning and I found it difficult to believe that no one noticed the only commonality in the victims.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me an advance reading copy of this book.

Quote possibly my favorite so far in the Daniel Pitt series, Three Debts Paid is yet another check mark for Anne Perry’s well-deserved reputation as a top of the class mystery writer.

While it is a Daniel Pitt novel, much of this story was told from the perspective of his Cambridge friend, Inspector Ian Frobisher. At first I wasn’t quite sure how I felt about this shift, and honestly at times my brain confused which of the two young men was the lead character perspective as I read, but overall it worked. Ian’s character is a very enjoyable one and I hope to see him in future installments.

While Frobisher investigates the complex and frightening case of a serial killer, Pitt is involved in a seemingly unrelated defense case, that of a Cambridge professor from his past accused of both plagiarism and assault. My patience wore thin with Wolford’s character and I admired Daniel’s ability to see past the (abundant) verbal backlash and violent reactions to instead see Wolford’s extreme fear and anxiety over the charges. Meanwhile, Frobisher tries desperately to find a link between the murder victims and stop the killer from striking again. In fine Anne Perry form, subtle threads of connection are hinted at, but only fully fleshed out in the satisfying conclusion. Miriam fford Croft returns full-force in this book, which makes me happy as I love her character.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I devoured the latest Daniel Pitt mystery while I was on my holiday vacation. In this new installment, Daniel shares center stage with his Cambridge classmate, Ian Frobisher, who works for the local police force. Ian is investigating a series of murders committed by the "Slasher," whose signature is to cut a finger off each of the victims. Meanwhile, Daniel is defending his former Cambridge professor, Wolford, whose reputation is tarnished when he's accused of plagiarism and assault.

The Slasher storyline gets more complicated as Frobisher learns more about each of the victims. They don't seem to have anything in common--at first--but evidence indicates the killer knew them. Daniel's love interest, Miriam, has now returned to London after earning her doctorate, and she contributes to the investigation with her scientific knowledge. Also, Daniel's father, Pitt, plays a minor but significant role in the storyline when Frobisher learns that one of the victims was a member of the Secret Branch.

This is probably my favorite book in the Daniel Pitt series so far. I look forward to reading the next installment, and I hope we get to meet more of the members of Daniel's extended family. So far, we haven't been re-introduced to Charlotte's sister, Emily, or her progeny. I'd like an opportunity to catch up with them.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my opinions.

As always I enjoyed this book by Anne Perry. I have read several by this author and they are always great. I can not wait for more!

I love the Daniel Pitt series by Anne Perry and this new book is exceptional! It follows two cases simultaneously that do not appear to intersect. While Daniel prepares to defend a professor in a libel case that turned into an assault charge, Miriam is involved in a serial murder case that seems to not have any similarities between suspects.

Daniel and Miriam are fascinating characters and I love how their relationship has evolved throughout the series, they have grown so much personally and professionally and are such great fit for each other! I look forward to the next book in the series. Thank you to #NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of #ThreeDebtsPaid.

This is my first book by this author and it won’t be my last. Which I am honestly super surprised that I haven’t read anything by her before but I digress. Three Debts Paid was an exciting read that had all the major components of a good murder mystery as well as an enjoyable heroine. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read more Anne Perry books in the future.

Thank you Netgalley and RandomHouse for the eARC in exchange for my honest review

Anne Perry is always a reliably talented writer, whether writing any of the series for which she is most famous, she can be counted upon to weave an interesting story with multiple plot lines. Three Debts Paid is the 5th novel in Perry's Daniel Pitt series. Although this book title suggested that it was focused on Daniel Pitt, there are a number of other characters, who share the action and who are central to Pitt's life and to the mystery that needs to be solved. Three Debts Paid is nicely plotted and held my attention all the way through to the conclusion. Although I could see that there were connections between the two plot lines, I did not completely understand why or how the connections existed. Perry included the usual red herrings to keep the reader's attention. All of these characters were created with real depth and compassion. I enjoyed Three Debts Paid, and wish to thank the author and publisher for providing me with this ARC. I also appreciate how much NetGalley has enriched my life by giving me access to this book..

This book was sent to me electronically by Netgalley for review. Popular author...popular main character...murder, mayhem, deceit...it has it all...there are really few words I can write about Perry and her books...always enjoyable...red herrings...try this one.