Editorial reviews:

""Lethal Legacy is a fast paced and intelligent political thriller, set in the corrupt heart of Australia's corridors of power. A compelling read.""

Richard Beasley, author of the Peter Tanner thrillers and Hell Has Harbour Views (adapted for TV). Also, author of the non-fiction Dead in the Water.

“A fantastic, complex tale … a really intriguing, engaging, and compelling book.”

Barry W Litherland, author of Waves Break (on Unknown Shores), Shifting Sands, Breakers, and many more.

“An interesting Australian political thriller, it’s a keeper, add it to your bookshelf.”

Richard Evans, former federal MP and author of Democracy Trilogy 

""Kemp really knows how to keep a plot moving and a group of characters in constant danger. And with that steady pressure of peril at every corner, the pace and depth of this work manages to keep the reader highly engaged, anxious and thoroughly entertained.""

Greg McLaughlin, author of The Third Party, The Second Coming, Broken English, and many more.

Other reviews

Goodreads

Lynda's review Apr 15, 2022 - 4 Stars - really liked it

bookshelves: zoolooblog, tbc-arc

I was surprised to find that I hadn’t read this author before and i will definitely be resolving that after reading this book. Set in South Australia this was a good read well written with a good plot line. A stand-alone book and a political conspiracy thriller with a rather unexpected sleuth.

Briefly, Laura and her husband Tom are attending a music festival with their friends Peter and his wife Abbie when Tom dies, apparently of a heart attack. Later that night Laura discovers that their house has been broken into and files and a laptop have been stolen from Toms office. Why would anyone want his notes? Was his death an accident or was it murder? Why was Tom researching his previous employers operations? Law decides to take matters into their own hands and discovers a deadly conspiracy but who can she trust.

A clever mystery thriller with some fairly conspicuous clues but also some not so obvious, keeping you guessing until the shocking end. Nobody is quite who they seem to be! An easy enjoyable read ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Yvette Salmon's review Apr 18, 2022

5 Star - it was amazing

I am surprised I haven’t read this author before. What a good story set in Australia. Will have to read more.

Beccy Thompson's review

Apr 29, 2022

5 stars

A really intriguing read by a fabulous author! I loved that the main character in this book was a strong ‘mature’ lady who wanted to seek the truth

Well written with excellent descriptive scenes which really put you in the book

May 09, 2022Jessica Belmont rated4.0 out of 5 stars it really liked it

Lethal Legacy by H.R. Kemp is a clever mystery that had me hooked at the beginning and didn’t let me stop thinking about it until I finished. And now I’m still thinking about the story! Honestly, the beautiful cover is the reason I picked this book up, but I’m happy to say the story between the pages was just as wonderful!

This is a bit of a slow burn. There are points in which the story picks up the pace, but for the most part, it creeps at a slow pace with an atmosphere that keeps the reader drawn in. I liked this. It doesn’t always need to be action filled, it just needs to hold your attention and Lethal Legacy does just that.

I really like H.R. Kemp’s writing. It’s descriptive and I was able to feel like I was part of the story. I loved the characters, too. A very character driven, descriptive story. I look forward to more from this author and recommend checking it out!

Thank you to Zooloo’s Book Tours and the author for the free review copy. All opinions are my own and unbiased. (less)

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May 08, 2022 Sharon Rimmelzwaan rated it really liked it

H.R Kemp is an author who I have only come across once, in a collection of stories for a charity. I enjoyed everything from that and was eager to read this full length political conspiracy thriller. I did wonder just how much I would enjoy it but I needn't have worried at all.

A standalone book, with a unique plot and a sleuth not easily forgot. Laura and Tom, her husband attend a music festival with friends. Tom dies there and when Laura returns home, she finds the house has been robbed and Tom's office turned upside down. His laptop and some files are missing. Laura has no idea why his stuff has been taken. She begins to doubt whether Tom died of natural causes. Tom was researching his previous employers operations, but why? Laura decides to start digging and discovers a deadly conspiracy, but who can she trust?

Set in South Australia this was a skilfully written mystery. I always tend to enjoy a conspiracy and with Lethal Legacy I found myself second guessing everything. The pace of the story wasn't overly fast and in some places a little slow, but it didn't stop my enjoyment.

H.R.Kemp does a great job of drip feeding information along the way, right until the conclusion that I could never have guessed! An intriguing, believable read with characters that are relatable and well developed. I was behind Laura from the minute her husband died and really felt for her as she tried to unravel the mystery she finds herself facing.

A thriller I enjoyed enough to make me want to read the other book H.R.Kemp has written. (less)

Amazon Reviews

Top reviews from the United States

Trudy Knowles

Kept me guessing 5 Stars

July 23, 2022

Format : Paperback

I loved this book. The author did an amazing job weaving the different elements of this story into a surprising conclusion. A must read.

Jessica Belmont

 4.0 out of 5 stars Lethal Legacy

Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2022

Lethal Legacy by H.R. Kemp is a clever mystery that had me hooked at the beginning and didn’t let me stop thinking about it until I finished. And now I’m still thinking about the story! Honestly, the beautiful cover is the reason I picked this book up, but I’m happy to say the story between the pages was just as wonderful!

This is a bit of a slow burn. There are points in which the story picks up the pace, but for the most part, it creeps at a slow pace with an atmosphere that keeps the reader drawn in. I liked this. It doesn’t always need to be action filled, it just needs to hold your attention and Lethal Legacy does just that.

I really like H.R. Kemp’s writing. It’s descriptive and I was able to feel like I was part of the story. I loved the characters, too. A very character driven, descriptive story. I look forward to more from this author and recommend checking it out!

Thank you to Zooloo’s Book Tours and the author for the free review copy. All opinions are my own and unbiased.

Top reviews from United Kingdom

Deb 📚

4.0 out of 5 stars An unusual premise & lead investigator

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 May 2022

Another fab read from this author. A standalone political thriller with an unusual premise & lead investigator.

Laura & her husband Tom attend a music festival with their friends Peter & Abbie. Tom dies at the festival & when Laura eventually returns home, she discovers that their home has been burgled & Tom’s office ransacked. Why? She unearths a few clues & knows that Tom was investigating his previous employers. Who can she trust in order to continue his work?

Quite slow in places but cleverly written with snippets of information drip fed in to the plot until an exciting & explosive climax is reached. It certainly wasn’t what I was expecting. Recommended.

 julie young

4.0 out of 5 stars A riveting read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 April 2022

Such a thrilling read , brilliantly written. It had everything. Sudden death, espionage and intrigue and a woman determined to do everything in her power to find the truth and more importantly, to protect her family. She quickly realises she can trust no one. Riveting, believable and a great read.

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VINE VOICE

4.0 out of 5 stars A political conspiracy thriller I thoroughly enjoyed.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 May 2022

H.R Kemp is an author who I have only come across once, in a collection of stories for a charity. I enjoyed everything from that and was eager to read this full length political conspiracy thriller. I did wonder just how much I would enjoy it but I needn't have worried at all.

A standalone book, with a unique plot and a sleuth not easily forgot. Laura and Tom, her husband attend a music festival with friends. Tom dies there and when Laura returns home, she finds the house has been robbed and Tom's office turned upside down. His laptop and some files are missing. Laura has no idea why his stuff has been taken. She begins to doubt whether Tom died of natural causes. Tom was researching his previous employers operations, but why? Laura decides to start digging and discovers a deadly conspiracy, but who can she trust?

Set in South Australia this was a skilfully written mystery. I always tend to enjoy a conspiracy and with Lethal Legacy I found myself second guessing everything. The pace of the story wasn't overly fast and in some places a little slow, but it didn't stop my enjoyment.

H.R.Kemp does a great job of drip feeding information along the way, right until the conclusion that I could never have guessed! An intriguing, believable read with characters that are relatable and well developed. I was behind Laura from the minute her husband died and really felt for her as she tried to unravel the mystery she finds herself facing.

A thriller I enjoyed enough to make me want to read the other book H.R.Kemp has written.