Today I’m back with the Jack Warr blogathon reviewing the third book in the series, Vanished. My review is written with thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me on the blogathon and to the publisher for my copy of the book.

Blurb:

When an eccentric widow claims she is being stalked by her former lodger, Detective Jack Warr is the only person who believes her wild claims.

Days later, she is found brutally murdered in her home.

When the investigation uncovers an international drugs operation on the widow’s property, the case grows even more complex. And as the hunt for the widow’s lodger hits dead end after dead end, it seems that the prime suspect has vanished without a trace.

To find answers, Jack must decide how far is he willing to go – and what he is willing to risk – in his search for justice. Because if he crosses the line of the law, one wrong move could cost him everything . . .

Review:

I have really enjoyed this series so far, and it’s a pleasure to be back with DS Jack Warr and his colleagues and family. DS Jack Warr is a brilliant character: he’s compassionate, but he doesn’t suffer fools and he’s determined to bring down those who deserve it. His methods are unorthodox, but this makes his investigations tense and exciting. I love how Lynda La Plante balances his work with his personal life, as I’ve grown to love Penny, Maggie and Hannah as much as Jack himself and enjoyed following their stories.

Lynda La Plante is an amazing writer, and her attention to detail, particularly with the police procedure, is immaculate. It makes Vanished a really engaging novel and I did find it really difficult to tear myself away! There are several layers to this plot and I was fascinated to see how they would all fit together and find the answers alongside the detectives. I loved all the twists and turns that kept me on my toes until the very last page.

I can’t wait to see what happens in the series next!

Vanished is available from Amazon.

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