DS Sara Hirst book seven.
Crime thriller set in Norfolk.
An unlocked house, the Morgans, when the carer arrives the house has been turned upside down, finding the confused husband James in the rose garden old church, his wife Carole is missing, all James is saying the monk has trashed the house.
A very unsettling case for Sara and the team.
With the subject of dementia that is very close to me this book will touch a lot of readers.
To find out who and why as the story unfolds this is the best i have read in the series.
Absolutely gripped and held me down up to the ending.
Loved it.

I was hoping that this book was more in style with a cozy mystery, but it had too many dark moments, and I found myself skimming through.

Thank you NetGalley and Joffe Books for the eARC.
Even though this is part of a series (a good one) it can be read as a standalone.
DS Sara Hirst is involved in the case of 2 murders committed in a regional theatre during Halloween festivities, where a secretive monk is roaming around.
It's a good police procedural with some tense, creepy moments and a decent ending, but overall I thought it wasn't as good as the previous books in the series.

I love a good thriller & this was a good thriller! The plot, the twists and the non predictable ending were 100% what a thriller needs! I greatly enjoyed this book & Judi Daykin has a new fan!

I don’t know how to review this since it was completely different from what I expected. There was not much mystery here, mostly a crime thriller. The writing was very good, but this is not something I would ordinarily read. It was very grim and disturbing— not something I was expecting from the cover or the description.

*The Norfolk Theatre Murders* by Judi Daykin is an absolutely gripping crime thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of Norfolk, the story unfolds with intrigue, suspense, and a cast of well-crafted characters. Daykin expertly weaves a tale of mystery, betrayal, and unexpected twists, making it impossible to put the book down. The plot is tightly constructed, with every clue adding layers of complexity to the case. Fans of thrilling whodunnits will find this book an irresistible read. Highly recommended!