Warwick and Bell #4

Halloween. One of the most busiest nights of the year for Lincolnshire police. Special Constable Jane Bell is called to reports of someone in a Dracula mask terrorising residents of a nearby estate with a replica knife. She races to the scene - but the man in the mask flees into the night, The next morning, Detective Steph Warwick turns up on Jane's doorstep. There's been a murder. Dracula went on to attack two women, retired schoolteacher Susan Gedney and her daughter Gina. Susan died at the scene, Gina survived. The knife turned out to be all too real.

This is a suspense-filled read with added creepiness with it being Halloween. The story is told from multiple perspectives. A Dracula masked character had been running around the village, carrying a bloodied knife. He attacks a mother and daughter, the mother dies, and the body count rises. The characters are well-developed. I love Jane Bell, she shows how Special Constables can help the police force to perfection. There are lots of twists in this fast-paced read.

Published 2nd April

I would like to thank #NetGalley #JoffeBooks and the author #JaniceFrost for my ARC of #MurderOnACountryWalk in exchange for an honest review.

Two women from a small village in Lincolnshire are attacked on Halloween by a man dressed as Dracula. Then a young woman goes out for a walk in the same village and never returns. Is it a coincidence or are the cases related?

This is an interesting mystery, and hard to categorize. It’s not quite a cozy and not quite a police procedural. I enjoyed the mystery itself but unfortunately never really connected with Jane Bell, the amateur sleuth. Although there are some references to things that happened in previous books in the series this can be read as a stand alone story.

This is #4 in the Warwick and Bell series, but can easily be read as a standalone. I went back and read the first three afterwards.

DI Steph Warwick and Special Constable Jane Bell work for Lincolnshire police, but there’s definitely a personality clash between them. Jane keeps turning up in Steph’s cases, which really annoys Steph!

A Hallowe’en prank turns into murder, with a stabbing carried out by Dracula. Jane has seen the Dracula character scaring people and then running from the scene. Steph turns up on Jane’s doorstep the next morning, telling her that one of the victims has died.

I really enjoyed this series and would highly recommend it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Joffe Books for an advance reader copy in return for an honest review.

A good murder mystery, set during Halloween. I liked this one overall, although the jumping around from character to character got a bit too much for me at times. might just be me. Still though, a good British cop mystery and one I would recommend.

"We were chasing Dracula when it happened."​

Just imagine trying to find a murderer dressed as Dracula on Halloween night. There are reports of someone dressed as a vampire who is knocking on doors, waving a big knife, and then running away. Not to mention there's a party going on in that exact area, where the attendees are all dressed as vampires! This turns out to be the tip of the iceberg ... and then it's hang-on-to-your-hat-time, navigating all of the twists and turns in Murder ​on a Country Walk!

What a great book! I like all of the characters. Special Constable Jane Bell is managing to find happiness again. I especially love Detective Sergeant Elias Harper, who is slowly, slowly, rounding the sharp edges of DI Stephanie Warwick's personality.

My only wish is for the characters to more consistently be referred to by their first or last names. I felt as though I had made my way through half the book when suddenly someone was referred to as Harper. I thought "Who?? Ah, yes. The same character referred to as Elias in half the book." (Then again, maybe it's an old age thing on my part, haha.)

Anyway, I recommend Murder ​on a Country Walk and believe it can be read as a standalone!

Many thanks to both #JoffeBooks and #NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review an early copy of ​#Murder​On​ACountryWalk. This book is #​4 in the #WarwickAndBell series and the expected publication date is April 2, 2024.

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Review of “Murder on a Country Walk” by Janice Frost

Disclaimer: Please note that I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley, in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Janice Frost delivers a gripping British crime mystery that starts with a Halloween prank and spirals into a chilling murder, keeping readers hooked from start to finish as Special Constable Jane Bell and Detective Steph Warwick navigate a complex investigation.

While the story kicks off with a slew of characters, once it gains momentum, it becomes an addictive read with twists that kept me guessing until the very end. Despite the initial challenge of keeping track of numerous characters, Frost’s masterful storytelling draws you in effortlessly, making it impossible to put the book down until you’ve uncovered the truth behind the crime.

With its rich cast of characters and compelling plot, “Murder on a Country Walk” is a must-read for fans of mystery novels. I raced through this book in a single afternoon, thoroughly enjoying every twist and turn. I highly recommend it to anyone in search of a gripping murder mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Murder on a country walk follows special constable Jane Bell as she helps detectives investigating murders around the Halloween celebrations. Jane is very keen and often gets on the nerves of DI Steph Warwick in her eagerness to investigate.

There are quite a few characters involved and the book jumps around between them. It’s an enjoyable read with good pacing.

The plot reveals weren’t particularly disguised but that didn’t detract from the reading.

I gave this book three and a half stars rounded up to four.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review.

This is book 4 in the brilliant Warwick and Bell series but would work perfectly as stand alone.

A woman is murdered on Halloween night. The murderer is dressed as dracula and is seen running away by SC Bell. There are plenty of Draculas around and he gets away. As the murder investigation gets under way it soon becomes clear that this is going to be a hard case to crack with secrets and lies tangled up with suspected historical abuse but Warwick isn't one to give up and keeps on digging until she gets the answers.

I really like this series it is unusual for a Special Constable to be a main character in a detective novel and I love the personality clash between the 2 women and also how Bell manages to get answers the main Police dept can't much to the annoyance of Warwick. The book is both amusing and suspenseful and makes for a very enjoyable read.

Absolutely loved this story and I can't wait for the next book

This fourth book in the Warwick and Bell series opens with SPC Jane Bell and her partner giving chase to a person dressed as Dracula terrifying local residents during Halloween celebrations.
He manages to evade them, however the next morning Jane gets a visit.
Later that evening it seems "Dracula" carried on and attacked a mother and daughter, stabbing one of them fatally.
What ensues is a series of mysterious and unexplained events.
When another woman from the same area disappears DI Warwick takes charge of the investigation and for once allows Jane the freedom to snoop around.
A cleverly plotted mystery that kept me hooked as the clues led me through a series of twists and turns.
Thoroughly entertaining read that left me looking forward to the next outing featuring Jane and Steph.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Joffe books for letting me read this one.

Lincolnshire will never be the same. Quiet backwater, peaceful and pretty villages. DI Steph Warwick is starting to settle after her fraught career in the Met, a good detective, brusque and socially rather inept, follows procedure. Special Constable Jane Bell, retired school teacher, friendly, outgoing, talks to anyone, nosy in a nice way. The pair have clashed before but are starting to understand and appreciate each other which is a good thing with a murderous Vampire causing mayhem. Story surrounded by family constraints and historical abuse seeking revenge not to mention greed. Complex threads but well-written and the reader doesn't get lost along the way. Jane is her usual self, heading where she's been told not to go, frustrating Steph of course. Both main characters are annoying in their own ways but the book is still a good read. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy.

A good British Detective mystery with the help of Jane Bell. Good story - lots of characters and lots of suspects.

Special Constable Jane Bell helps and supports DI Warwick to a murder that happened on Halloween night. DI Warwick has her own personal issues that she’s dealing with but manages to nail the murderer.

Jane Bell should be promoted to the detective team with DI Warwick

I really enjoyed reading this book gripping from start to finish, filled with mystery with lot of crazy twists and turns and unputdownable. So much suspense and intriguing.

Thank you to Netgalley

Complex whodunit with a town full of suspects and a strong cast of characters. Almost cozy, but a cut above - definitely for any detective mystery fans.

I love a good mystery set in the English countryside and this one did not disappoint. A Halloween prank turns deadly and a 'volunteer' police officer (unheard of in the US!) helps to unravel the mystery, mostly by just being nosy! Though this is the fourth book in a series, I did not feel disadvantaged by not having read the previous three titles.

The main characters' perspectives are alternated throughout the book which helps in understanding why they behave the way that they do. The two main characters are just about polar opposites and their interactions are both amusing and frustrating. The friction between them adds to the suspenseful nature of the narrative. The action is fast paced and holds the reader's attention all the way to the unexpected ending.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

A good flowing plot with the mayhem and murder at Halloween
Always enjoy reading her books and the country setting.
Recommend this book and also her other books
Given arc for my voluntary review from Net Galley and Joffe.

Cosy,country murder mystery.Set around Halloween there is a lot to unravel for special constable Jane Bell.Unusual and enjoyable.

A fantastic novel from Janice Frost.

This is a twisted tale of murder that starts on Halloween, set in a small village and town.

You will read from the perspective of many different characters linked to a murder, one of which is Special Constable Jane Bell, who is a very likeable character who constantly gets herself into a pickle.

Overall, this is a very nice, easy read that will grip you from the beginning. I however did work out the plot very early on, but I did still really enjoy the book.

Book four.
A Halloween prank that ends in a cold blooded murder brings us D Stephanie Warwick and SC Jane Bell given readers another full blown read.
A harrowing case so unputdownable that's superbly written.
Loved it.

An absolute thriller !!! Lots of twists in this book that you don’t expect.
Very riveting and would highly recommend this book and author.
Can’t wait to read more by said author.
The best thing is i could relate to it as i live in lincolnshire.

Murder On A Country Walk by Janice Frost is a gripping murder mystery set in a small village on Halloween night. Amidst the celebration and festivities, a Dracula costumed figure terrorizes the villagers, wielding a bloody knife and eventually attacking a mother and daughter. As the body count rises and the killer remains at large, the question on everyone's mind is who is behind these heinous crimes and what is their motive?
The story follows Gina and her mother Susan, who are the victims of the attacker's brutal violence. As the village is thrown into chaos and fear, the police and villagers alike are desperate to catch the killer before they strike again. The suspense is reminiscent of a classic Midsomer Murders episode, keeping readers on the edge of their seats and guessing until the very end.
Frost's writing is engaging and keeps the reader hooked from start to finish. The characters are well-developed and the setting of the small village adds to the eerie atmosphere of the story. As the plot unfolds, clues are slowly revealed, leading readers down a path of twists and turns that ultimately lead to a shocking reveal.
Overall, Murder On A Country Walk is a fast-paced, suspenseful read that will keep readers guessing until the very end. With well-crafted characters and a cleverly plotted mystery, this book is a must-read for fans of classic murder mysteries.
Thank you #Netgalley #JaniceFrost #JoffeeBooks
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