Slightly simplistic police procedural murder story. A little too much dialogue and he said, she said for my taste. Not much tension or red herrings. Sorry but not my cup of tea.

A light but throughly enjoyable read. Will appeal to those readers for whom Scandi Noir is too much but are not yet ready for Cosy Crime.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this eARC.

Sally Rigby’s The Camborne Killings is a gripping addition to the Cornwall Murder Mystery series, delivering a potent mix of suspense, intrigue, and the atmospheric charm of Cornwall’s rugged landscapes. This fourth installment sees Detective Lauren Pengelly and her partner, DS Matt Price, embroiled in a chilling investigation that will keep readers captivated!

An eerie reference to an old English nursery rhyme sets the tone for a series of murders that are as perplexing as they are brutal. Rigby masterfully weaves together the threads of the investigation, creating a tapestry of clues that challenge the detectives (and the readers) to piece together the mystery.

What stands out in The Camborne Killings is Rigby’s ability to create a vivid sense of place. The windswept coasts and quaint villages of Cornwall are not just a backdrop but an integral part of the narrative, adding depth and authenticity to the story. 

Detective Lauren Pengelly is a compelling protagonist, balancing her sharp investigative skills with a deep sense of empathy. Her dynamic with Matt Price adds another layer to the story, as their professional and personal interactions provide moments of levity amidst the dark and intense investigation.

The plot is meticulously crafted, with twists and turns that keep the suspense high. Rigby’s use of the nursery rhyme motif is particularly effective, adding a haunting and almost poetic quality to the murders.

The Camborne Killings is a must-read for fans of crime thrillers and mystery novels.

Sally Rigby has once again proven her talent for creating intricate plots and memorable characters.

This book is a testament to her skill as a storyteller and her ability to captivate readers.

Lauren and Matt are back to solving a mystery involving the murder of ex police officers. It's in their own backyard, and all 3 officers served under their current boss. It was a sticky situation, but Lauren, Matt, and the team worked through the case. With lots of intrigue and fast-paced, this book was a great read. Now, I need to catch up on the previous books.

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DS Matt Price and DI Lauren Pengelly join forces to bring down a murderer who killed their victim and left a note next to the body reading, 10 Green Bottles. The race is on to catch a killer before they can harm anyone else.

This was my first book by this author, I liked her writing style and was impressed with the twist at the end.

This book fell a little flat for me. I didn't really connect with the characters and the storyline dragged a little for me personally.

That being said, this is only one book of a series and I haven't read any of the previous three books. I imagine things would be different with more character background.

I would recommend reading this book, especially if you enjoy a good twist. I plan to go back and start at Book 1 because I do enjoy the writing style of the author and would like to know some of the history of these characters. Happy reading!

The Camborne Killings is book four in Sally Rigby's Cornwall Murder Mystery series; the first I have read. It is an intriguing page turner that hooked me from the first page to the last. Three ex- police officers are brutally killed, and at each murder site the knife used to kill was also used to pin down a note. At the first murder of Carmel Driscoll, the note simply said " Ten green bottles;" at Jayne Freeman's murder, "Nine green bodies," and at the site of Craig Garland's- no surprise- "Eight green bottles." Each victim had also been receiving anonymous emails simply stating: "watch your back." The team leading the investigation was made up of a very likable cast of characters: DI Lauren Pengalley, Detective Sergeant Matt Price, and Billy, Clem, and Jenna. A friend of Matt's from his former department, DC Ellie Naylorwas visiting, and as another team member was on medical leave she signed on temporarily to help as this was an all hands on deck priority case. It appears the three murdered officers were connected in the late 1990s when they worked in Camborne under the leadership of the current DCI Warren Johnson. Talk about a sensitive case, indeed it was. There were many twists and turns and surprises that kept me fully engaged and guessing the outcome. Thank you to NetGalley, Storm Publishing and Sally Rigby for the opportunity to read an ARC of The Camborne Killings, this review reflects my honest opinion. A very suspenseful read, 5 stars.

This is the first book that I’ve read in this series and it was excellent. I was drawn into the story right away. Detective Lauren Pengelly and her partner DS Matt Price are called into a murder in a barn. The knife the victim was stabbed with is present as well as a note saying “ten green bottles”. The team has a missing partner but an old friend of DS Price is called in to help. Unfortunately, it’s not long before the second “nine green bottles” victim is found. The common tie seems to be a stint in the same precinct. This is an involved mystery and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

The third Sally Rigby book I have read and enjoyed. Affairs, gambling debts, murders, deception and corrupt senior police offers all add to the intrigue and enjoyment for me. Thanks to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for the chance to ARC this book.

I hadn't read this author before and I was so thrilled to say that this won't be my last. I do love the different pace of a British crime force. It was enjoyable to see how the police put all the pieces together in solving these murders. What a tangled web it was with several players in place.
Interesting characters, gorgeous scenery that came to life and a brilliant plot.
I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Detective Lauren Pengelly and her partner DS Matt Price were called to a particularly brutal murder, with a message - Ten Green Bottles - near the victim. As Lauren and Matt began their investigation, they were concerned about that message, remembering the rhyme that went with it. With one of their team members off for some weeks due to injury, and Ellie, a DC from Matt's previous station, on a two week break to visit with Matt, they brought her on board to do the research. And it wasn't long before she had results.

Cornwall was a beautiful spot and the murders were hurting them all. With three people now dead, their connection had become clear - it was a matter of working from the other end, if they could. And what they found was horrifying. Could they confront this person and find the answers? It seemed to be uphill at the moment...

The Camborne Killings is #4 in the Cornwall Murder Mystery series by Sally Rigby and it was a great addition to the series. Lauren is losing some of her original grimness with her team - thanks I think to Matt - and the rest of the team work well together. Ellie was a big plus with her magical computer skills, and Matt's Dani is adorable, as are Lauren's two dogs. The Camborne Killings was a thoroughly enjoyable read and I'm looking forward to #5 already. Recommended.

With thanks to NetGalley & Storm Publishing for my digital ARC to read and review.

Another wonderful read by Sally Rigby. Lauren and Matt are thrown into a series of murders which look to be shaping into a serial murder.

As they delve deeper, a hidden internal connection comes to light and everything gets thrown for a loop. The writing was simple yet effective. I did feel there were some spelling errors in certain areas.

I'm not sure how I feel about the climax and resolution as it seemed a bit too convoluted. But I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book.

Lauren and Matt are well written characters along with the rest of the team. I however would have liked more work also done by other team members as it felt like they were just receiving information.

Overall a well written book. I am so looking forward to reading the next one.

I give this book 4 stars.

I thank NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the E-Arc and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I love reading books set in place I know well. Camborne in Cornwall is such a place, so I definitely had to read this particular book.

Detectives Lauren Pengelly and Matt Price are almost overwhelmed in their latest case where three people are murdered in rapid succession, and there are clues that there may be more to come. Even worse they discover that someone in the police force is selling information to crooks and a suspicion it may be someone high up. Lauren is obliged to practice a lot of diplomacy.

This was a very twisty book and the case was one that might not have been solved without a new addition to the team with computer superpowers. Every time they were stuck she came up with some leading piece of information she had discovered out there on the net. There are no such things as secrets any more!

An easy read with a nice setting and friendly characters. I will be looking out for #5.

4⭐️ Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for an advanced copy of The Camborne Killings.

Lauren Pengelly and Matt Price are called to investigate a brutal murder of a retired cop. There is a note left with the body and it seems to allude to more murders on the horizon. Then in the coming days two more retired cops are murdered in the exact same way. They have found out that all of the murder victims worked together thirty years ago. Has someone from an old case come back to exact revenge? Can they find the killer before they strike again?

This is the fourth book in the Cornwall Murder Mystery series. I would suggest reading the other books in the series before reading this one because you get a lot of background on the characters. I really enjoyed this book. I did not see the twist coming!

Matt is being visited by a colleague from his old station when he is called away to a murder. An ex-police woman had been brutally murdered. To make matters worse, their researcher has broken her leg and won't be at work for a while. Luckily, Ellie, who is Matt's visitor is an excellent researcher and agrees to help them out. When a colleague of the murder victim is killed, they wonder about a worrying connection with the Chief Constable back in the 1990s. When a third victim is found it seems that they are right to worry.
Fast paced and easy to read, I liked this.

I enjoyed reading the book very, very much. DI Lauren Pengelly and DS Matt Price smartly worked well on the solution for the murders in the Camborne region. The story is full of twists and a very surprising end. DC Ellie Naylor's help was decisive for the outcome of the case.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to read "The Camborne Killings" in exchange for my honest opinion.

This is the 4th book in the "Cornwall Murder Mystery" series and it gets better and better with each new book. The stories are carefully crafted by the author, she has developed the characters into people that the reader will care about. The mysteries are gripping, the details are accurate and you just want to keep turning the pages to see what will happen next.

This story takes place between Sunday 14 July and Saturday 20 July. At a farm near Penzance a man appears and says he's had an accident and needs help.

DS Matt Price has an old colleague from Lenchester visiting DC Ellie Naylor is a research whiz. The team in Cornwall claim that Matt brought the "murder vibe" with him from Lenchester. He has also brought a calming effect on the team, Lauren is much less frosty than she was before Matt arrived in Cornwall. They make an excellent team and balance each other out.

DI Lauren Pengelly and Matt are called to the farm where they find Carmel Driscoll has been murdered. A note with 'ten green bottles' written on it is left next to her body. They learn that she is a retired police officer. The following day they find another body with another note 'nine green bottles', and learn that it's retired police officer Jayne Freeman. Thanks to Ellie helping the team out they learn that the two officers used to work together in Camborne. They also learn that the Chief Constable was the DCI in Camborne when the victims worked there. When another body is found DI Craig Garland with another note, and also a retired officer from Camborne. Lauren realizes that they have a serial killer on their hands who is targeting former police officers.

What link is there with a gangster who died in a Spanish jail? Why did someone buy 5 knives? How does the murderer know the victims and where they are living?

Things become convoluted involving the Chief Constable, his wife, his girlfriend, gambling debts, a killer with nothing to lose and the new head of the Whitlock gang having ties to the Chief Constable.

Lauren, Matt and the team piece together all the clues and find a complex case involving many moving parts and shocking revelations. Ellie gets seconded to the team while Tamsin recovers from her broken leg. Dani gets her longed for play date with Lauren's dogs Ben & Tia. Looking forward to the next case(s) that arrives in Cornwall.

The Camborne Killings by Sally Rigby is a very highly recommended procedural and the fourth book in the Cornwall Murder Mystery series.

Detective Sergeant Matt Price has a former colleague from Lenchester, Ellie Naylor, visiting him in Cornwall when Detective Lauren Pengelly calls him about a murder outside Penzance. When Lauren and Matt arrive at the scene they see an older woman who has been killed. There is a note left by her body reading "Ten Green Bottles," which is part of an old English nursery rhyme. Since the department is down an officer, Matt ask Ellie, who has exceptional research skills, if she could assist. She quickly identify the victim as Carmel Driscoll, a former police officer, and additional helpful information for the investigation. When a second former officer is found murdered with the note "Nine Green Bottles" nearby, Lauren and Matt realize they could be dealing with a serial killer.

The Camborne Killings is a well-written, fast-paced murder investigation with ties to a decades-old case and the Camborne Criminal Investigation Department in the 1990s. The fast pace helps keep interest high while the complexity of the investigation, rumors of corruption, and the sense that more victims could soon follow create an intense atmosphere that will have you glued to the pages.

The team is working increasingly well together with Matt helping Lauren temper her abruptness with others. It was good to see Ellie providing excellent assistance to the case with her research skills. These are known characters for those who are following the series and author, but those new readers can easily read The Camborne Killings as a standalone novel. Thanks to Storm Publishing for providing me with an advance reader's copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary and expresses my honest opinion.

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A great read, set in lovely Cornwall, the detective crime story will get you turning that pages fast. It’s fast paced from the start and gets more interesting as the book goes on. The characters are relatable and fit with the story. Sally writes really well and knows what’s she talking about, looking forward to the next Lauren and Matt book.

A brilliant crime 5 star read.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy.

Thank you for the chance to read this ARC in return for my honest opinion

This is the 4th book in the series and whilst it is possible to read any of the books as a standalone novel they would have much more context if you have read the whole series - and I recommend you do.

This was a well written story which had obviously been well researched and like the other books was a police procedural book. I did wonder if an officer would be able to work for another Force while on leave but presumed this had been checked out.

This was a convoluted story about murder, corruption at the top level and life unfurling for many of the characters. To say more would provide unnecessary spoilers so I won't say anymore.
I really enjoy this series - the relationships developing between the close knit Police colleagues and being set in Cornwall is a bonus. Though there seems to be a lot of murder in a small underpopulated county.

Hope there will be more to come - a great read.

Always intriguing to read a book about someone with a huge grudge making a comeback. What makes it even more interesting is when that someone starts killing off former police officers. Add a bit of police corruption, and bam, you know it is a great read. The story takes the reader back to an age-old case that people have forgotten about, but naturally there are always some who remember, at least the ones involved.

Another great add to this series set in Cornwall, one definitely worth reading!