I was lucky enough to read this on NetGalley and thoroughly enjoyed my first book by this author. This is part of a series but works well as a standalone read. It’s quite fast-paced with lots going on and there is a surprising twist … who doesn’t love a twist?
For me, the only thing that stopped it being 5 stars was the number of characters to keep track of, I found it confusing at times to remember who everyone was! That said, I liked the characters and their interactions felt natural.
The storyline is well-plotted, intricate and exciting. The setting is an important element of the writing and all the familiar places in Norfolk that are included are accurately described.
I recommend this book to those who like a well written police procedural, those who like a thrilling action-packed read, those who like a story with a strong sense of place and those who just want a cracking good read! I’ll be reading more by this author!

I'm reviewing this via NetGalley, as part of a tour with Rachel's Random Resources.

This police procedural is part of the Norfolk Murders series. I have read one of the previous books in this series, so I remembered the protagonist, Detective Ashley Knight, and I quite enjoyed reading about Ashley again. At the start of the book, she's called upon to investigate a case of two missing girls. The two girls are known to be friends and are similar in appearance.

I liked all of the detectives, and how they worked together. The story flowed easily, and I found myself quite invested in the storyline; I wanted to know what had happened to these girls. It took me a few hours to read this one in its entirety, but it was a page turner.

Thank you to NetGalley, Rachel's Random Resources, Boldwood Books, and to the author, for the opportunity to read and review this.

Death at Horsey Mere is a showcase of Ross Greenwood at his best - there are gritty prison scenes, human interaction, poignant moments, and organised crime gangs - plus kidnap, prostitution and murder.

This is number four in the Norfolk Murders series but it can be read on its own.

Our police investigator is DI Knight and this is her most challenging case yet. It revolves around a trafficking group who were active in Europe but have since moved to Norfolk and Suffolk.

Another Greenwood character from a different series, Inspector Barton, pops in, which is fun.

I enjoyed the vivid and evocative descriptions of the Norfolk surroundings, having never visited that area. It's a fast paced and tense thriller with plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader engaged. I'm on the blog tour for this book on March 4.

Having read all the previous books in the series, I was really looking forward to this latest installment. I was not disappointed. The story was fast paced and held all the twists and turns that I have come to expect from Ross Greenwood. The characters continued to develop in their roles and relationships. I can't wait for the next book in the series.

3.5 stars
This is a good crime thriller based in and around Norfolk.
DI Ashley Knight is enjoying her new role and working with the team.
When two teenage girls are reported missing they are asked to investigate. When speaking to their families they realise it is very out of character for the girls to be out of contact, and the pressure is on to find them.
With another case in Suffolk showing some similarities to this one, Ashley and the team realise there is something big happening in the county.
They are determined to stop these criminals and save the girls but it’s not an easy task.
Thanks to Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read this book.

This is book 4 of this series and, as usual, I am going to recommend you start from the beginning and read in order. Although the main story herein is self-contained, the characters all have backstories and you would probably have a better time with them if you do this.
So... Ashley Knight is now a DI and, as anyone who has been promoted knows, it's not easy being boss of people who used to be your peers. When we catch up with her, 6 months after said promotion, she seems to have bedded in nicely and, with her team, has been busy working on cracking a network of people smugglers. They have had some success but one main group are still going strong having evaded their endeavours to shut them down, and with no one talking, they have pretty much hit a brick wall in their investigations.
Meanwhile, a couple of teenage girls go missing which takes their attention. This is then connected to the disappearance of a different couple not long since. And then they slowly start to connect the dots to the people smugglers, and it becomes a race against time to track down the ringleaders and put a stop to their evil regime.
Oh my days. This book hit the ground running, grabbed me from the off, held me captive throughout, spitting me out at the end exhausted but wholly satisfied. I say exhausted but also quite emotionally spent too. As you will find out when you get there, I'm giving nothing away here.
It's also a very busy book with a lot going on. It'll help if you are already familiar with the main players as there are quite a few extras in the cast. But the author does a great job keeping all his juggling balls up in the air. There were a few things that confused me along the way, but knowing this author, and trusting him, I just held on to them, as I knew it would all come good in the end. And it did!
There is absolutely no superfluous waffle or padding to distract so it all gets on with itself very well indeed, with pacing matching narrative all the way through. Although the main story is rather dark and intense, there are lighter moments included which I found kept the book balanced and stopped it from getting too heavy.
All in all, a cracking addition to what is now a well established series. I really can't wait to see what happens next time. My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.

Thank you to @netgalley that gave the option to read this as an ARC.

This is part of a series which a ds investigates the Norfolk murders

When a teenage couple go missing, the police aren’t too concerned. Young lovers often make bad choices.

Then a body is found near a Suffolk lighthouse, and shortly after, two girls seem to vanish into thin air. Freshly promoted DI Ashley Knight knows she has a battle on her hands to keep the public safe, and she’s going to need expert help.

Ashley turns to her old protégé, Hector Fade, seconded from The Met to analyse an avalanche of data. But neither Hector nor Ashley are prepared for the chilling connection his work uncovers to the body by the lighthouse.

Ashley, Hector and the team must break down a fiendishly complicated network of people smugglers, but another victim is found at Horsey Mere and their worst suspicions are realised. A member of the gang has gone rogue and is taking lives for fun. When Hector uncovers a pattern in the choice of victim, time is against the detectives to stop the murderer killing again.

This is a good police procedural book. I had not read any of the previous ones, this one seems to stand alone. There’s a lot going on in this book. It felt a alittle draggy at time and drawn out.

This is the fourth book in the series and although I hadn't read the earlier books I didn't feel it mattered. This is a good police procedural thriller that covers missing girls and the age old problem of human trafficking. It drew me in and kept me guessing… I will have to go back and read the earlier books as this was such a good one. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I was hooked... Will leave you with shivers down your spine and chills in your heart. Some of the twists in this book left my jaw on the floor. The ending blew me away! Outstanding!

It was completely unputdownable... reeled me in right from the very start. The twists left me speechless. I did gasp out loud many times!

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟stars!

Readers, find some quiet alone time to settle in with this one because you won't stop reading until you've turned the final page. Highly recommended to fans of mysteries, suspense and thrillers.

Book four in the series and a first for me, not reading the previous three books in the series didn't affect my enjoyment but it probably would have added to It and made sense of a few snippets.

Nether the less this was a well paced engaging police procedural with a strong female character at its core.

The authors descriptive writing style brings clarity to the case, it's characters and the setting .in which it all unfolds.

Fourth in the Norfolk Murders series which I particularly enjoy for their detailed and authentic portrayal of Norfolk (particularly the area around Cromer) alongside an engrossing police procedural

Death at Horsey Mere is the 4th book in the Norfolk Murders series featuring newly promoted, DI Ashley Knight. The story opens with the abduction of two teenage girls which has similarities to the disappearance of a couple in Suffolk. It quickly becomes apparent that this is bigger investigation than the team thought it would be.

As is the style with Ross Greenwood’s books, this is a fast paced read full of twists and turns to keep the reader on the edge of their seat. All set against the backdrop of beautiful Norfolk locations. This can be read as a standalone as enough information is provided to bring in new readers however I would recommend reading the series in order to get the full experience.

I thoroughly enjoyed Death at Horsey Mere and really hope that there is a book 5 in the not too distant future!

This is a very good police procedural but for me the story line about trafficked women was not entertaining. The police officers are well drawn characters and the descriptions of Norfolk are excellent. I enjoyed the previous books in the series more and will read future books, it was just that this story wasn’t for me.

Another fantastic, well plotted thriller from Ross Greenwood and featuring DI Ashley Knight. Although this is book 4 in the series, it can be read as a stand alone, although I do recommend reading the previous books. I love the Norfolk/Suffolk setting and the fast pacing which kept me enthralled right from the start. The plotting centres around murder and human trafficking, with plenty of twists and suspense. There are vivid descriptions of gangs and prison life, as well as amusing dialogue between Ashley and Hector, overall this is an excellent thriller which readers will love. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.

Part of a series featuring Detective Ashley Knight and her team. Two young girls are snatched and the hunt is on. A good read.

This is the fourth in this series.
Another great book by this Author I do like Hector and Ashley together.
Two young girls go missing and the team are desperate to find them.
Ashley needs all the help she can get to solve this one.

Another fantastic book in the DI Ashley Knight series. It had so much squeezed into the one book you couldn't put it down. I love the characters and how you get an insight into policing as well as the characters personal lives. The descriptive writing of the surroundings bring Norfolk to life. Would recommend it without a doubt. Looking forward to the next one.

Thanks to Netgalley, Ross Greenwood and Boldwood books for an arc in exchange for an honest opinion

The fourth book in the DI Ashley Knight series and whilst this could be read as a stand-alone my opinion is that you will get a lot more out of it if you read the series in order. The Vampire Investigation is still ongoing with Norfolk MIT and now the NCA are involved and a new investigation keeps Ashley and her team busy.

Briefly, teenagers Akari and Camille are making their way home after shopping but never make it, they just vanish. This follows the disappearance of another young couple in Suffolk. Meanwhile, Hector is back helping Ashley and the team but after a body turns up they have to question whether a member of the Vampire gang is still at large. As the ramifications of actions of the pan European ‘Vampire’ gang are revealed Ashley and her team find themselves exposed to real danger whilst they continue to search for the missing youths.

A really tense thriller, gritty and exciting, with plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader engaged. Fast paced and full of action this is a great novel. Love seeing Barton pop in from the authors other series, it really worked well. Another fantastic read in this thrilling police procedural series.