Book 2 in The DI Simon Fenchurch series.
I read book 1 yesterday and couldn’t wait to start book 2, which I’ve managed to read today. Being a little behind in this series has a plus point as I could dive right into the 2 nd book and I’m about to start book 3.
Highly recommend these books so far, I’m really enjoying the series.
It’s great getting to know new characters.
Another thrilling ride I. The life of DISimon Fenchurch. You will not be dissatisfied with these books.
Well worth reading.

Worth Killing For by Ed James is the 2nd book in the Fenchurch series.I found it a great thrilling read.Ed James always manages to grab the imagination.
The story has an authenticity about it that keeps you hanging on every word.The places are Real and Simon Fenchurch is not too keen on following orders still. He still has his own issues that do at times affect him.
I really enjoyed the twists and turns of the investigation too. A series worth reading! Thanks to NetGalley for the copy of the book.

Nothing is as it simple as it seems and Fenchchurch must think outside the box. This is a very good series and I really like Fenchchurch’s character. There were some twists and turns along the way.
Many thanks to Thomas & Mercer and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Thoroughly enjoyed this second in the Simon Fenchurch series. Set in London, it's up to the minute. Running behind the current investigation is Simon's own tragedy of the loss of his own daughter. The is lots going on, with even Russian crime lords involved. Plenty of characters and action to get involved in. It's a great read.... I didn't want to put it down. The pace is generally fast although there is some backfilling to the previous book. Relationships are developing between characters and all seems set for the third in the series which I will be buying.

I have been lucky enough to read both books in the DI Fenchurch series by Ed James. I still have the pleasure of his Scott Cullen series ahead of me. There are some excellent writers emerging from Scotland currently and Ed James is right there amongst them.

Worth Killing For was inspired by an incident in London, when the author, out for a night on the town, had his i-phone nicked by a kid on a bike. He wrote the first draft in just six days, fuelled by hatred and anger and fear. All of which have translated nicely into Worth Killing For. In his afterword, Ed James has this to say to the thief - 'I hope you got a nice meal out of my trauma. You gave me a book. '

In Worth Killing For, the victim is a young woman. Only she doesn't just have her phone nicked, she is knifed and killed in the process. And all right in front of DI Simon Fenchurch and his wife Abi.

Definitely a book worth reading, but please be aware that this is not a stand alone book. To get the full benefit from the story line, you will need to read #1 in the series first, The Hope That Kills, also a 4☆ read for me.

Thank you to Thomas and Mercer via Netgalley for providing a digital copy of Worth Killing For by Ed James for review. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

3.5 Stars!

Worth Killing For was an enjoyable police procedural that builds well on the first book in the series, The Hope That Kills.

DI Simon Fenchurch witnesses a young woman get attacked in the middle of the day on a busy London street. He pursues the attacker and eventually catches a young man with several stolen phones. Despite what should be an open and shut case, things don’t add up and soon it’s discovers that the prints on the murder weapon don’t match the suspect Simon caught. Fenchurch is soon removed from the case on the basis he let the real attacker run free. Despite everything, he is determined to get to the bottom of things and discovers a conspiracy that reaches all corners of London.

Simon is a bit rough with suspects, but he’s actually a very caring person. Despite not knowing the victim, he cares deeply about what happened to her and is determined to find out who killed her and why. He’s willing to go great lengths to solve this case, jeopardizing his own career in the process. Also, it’s obvious how much he cares about the people who work for him and feels personally responsible for what happens to them. He doesn’t however let them walk all over him and can be a bit of a hard ass when it comes to getting things done for his cases.

I felt Simon’s boss and some of his co-workers came down on him a bit too harshly during the case. Nothing he did seemed like it went too far in my opinion and whether it was due to office politics or him going after someone with connections, he was constantly being hounded and harassed. It felt like he wasn’t even given a chance to start working the case before he was being pushed aside or reprimanded. Results don’t happen in an instant, but it seemed like he was being blamed for not having them quick enough.

The crime at the center of this book was definitely interesting and there were several twists before it was done. The murder of a young woman is just the top of the iceberg when it came to the case and I enjoyed how the author tied several different crimes together. The victim being an investigative journalist was a nice twist as it provided several additional avenues for Fenchurch to explore, some of which were the most interesting aspects of the case.

I think it’s best to read the first book in the series, The Hope That Kills, before picking up Worth Killing For as there are a lot of references to that book in this one. Also, as someone unfamiliar with the English police system, reading the first book definitely helped me understand how the unit worked which meant I was less confused when I read book two.

Overall, I enjoyed Worth Killing For and would recommend this series if you’re a fan of police procedurals.

This is the second of the DI Fenchurch trilogy. It is an adequate story but progresses too slowly for my taste. Abi, Simon Fenchurch's wife, witnesses a murder and falls apart, but this unraveling is presented as variation on one liners like, "I should have been able to do something...". Simon and Abi share a painful history. Their daughter vanished 10 years ago and was never found. This is all potentially interesting stuff but the presentation is too bland.

I received a review copy of "Worth Killing For" A DI Fenchurch Novel, Book 2" by Ed James (Thomas & Mercer) through NetGalley.com.

Enjoyable series by a new author. Good story. The characters were well written, and the story flowed well.

Great read and easy to follow story line. Look forward to reading more from this author