Two children discover their father dead in the morning, but is it a natural death or were he murdered? It's up to DS Jane Bennett and DI Mike Lockyer to figure it out.

DS Jane Bennett has been on leave since the brutal attack in the last book and now she is back and her first case is the death of a family father who after some investigation into his background is discovered to have some skeletons in his closets. But still, who would murder him. Could it be a close friend or a lover or his ex-wife? That's what Jane and DI Mike Lockyer have to figure out.

I read the second book in this series a couple of months ago and, despite that I didn't fully enjoy the whole book (a loose thread bothered me) was I intrigued enough to read this one. One thing that I'm a bit curious about is why the series is labeled the Mike Lockyer series since the two books I have read out of three has been just as much (if not more) about Jane Bennett as Mike Lockyer.

Anyway, I like both main characters, they work well together and they seem to be good friends, but I also have a feeling that there will be a time when their relationship will take a more romantic turn. It's only book three so who knows what will happen in the future.

The case was not a very strong or frankly intriguing case. Sometimes I feel that it's just too easy nowadays to figure out who the culprit is and for some strange reason I was suspicious of one of the characters almost from the start. But then again the title is Trust No One and I figured out that could mean that even the must unlikely person could be the one.

Still, it's a good book, easy to read. It was just not that thrilling to read. It's a decent crime novel, nothing more nothing less.

Thanks to Pan Macmillan and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! ( )

Two children discover their father dead in the morning, but is it a natural death or were he murdered? It's up to DS Jane Bennett and DI Mike Lockyer to figure it out.

DS Jane Bennett has been on leave since the brutal attack in the last book and now she is back and her first case is the death of a family father who after some investigation into his background is discovered to have some skeletons in his closets. But still, who would murder him. Could it be a close friend or a lover or his ex-wife? That's what Jane and DI Mike Lockyer have to figure out.

I read the second book in this series a couple of months ago and, despite that I didn't fully enjoy the whole book (a loose thread bothered me) was I intrigued enough to read this one. One thing that I'm a bit curious about is why the series is labeled the Mike Lockyer series since the two books I have read out of three has been just as much (if not more) about Jane Bennett as Mike Lockyer.

Anyway, I like both main characters, they work well together and they seem to be good friends, but I also have a feeling that there will be a time when their relationship will take a more romantic turn. It's only book three so who knows what will happen in the future.

The case was not a very strong or frankly intriguing case. Sometimes I feel that it's just too easy nowadays to figure out who the culprit is and for some strange reason I was suspicious of one of the characters almost from the start. But then again the title is Trust No One and I figured out that could mean that even the must unlikely person could be the one.

Still, it's a good book, easy to read. It was just not that thrilling to read. It's a decent crime novel, nothing more nothing less.

Thanks to Pan Macmillan and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! ( )

Although this is number 3 in the series, I'm sorry to say I haven't read the others, though I suspect I'll soon be remedying that. It can easily be read as a standalone because although there are references to previous backstories, they are fleeting and not detailed enough to act as a spoiler.

DI Locker and his DS, Jane Bennet are called in to investigate the death of a man found dead in bed by his two children. Although not initially suspicious, the PM initiates a murder investigation that throws up questions that take them down avenues neither expected. As the plot develops the title is very apt, you can literally trust no one.

I will admit to being a bit confused (not difficult some days) with the initial few chapters until I got to grips with the time frame and who the narrator was. It alternates between Richard's story (the deceased) as it leads up to his death, and the current investigation as it goes forward. Occasionally we are also party to the the thoughts of the killer, though it gives us no clues as to who they are.
It is a very contemporary story of broken families and the relationships between exes, children, friends and lovers. All of which come under suspicion and scrutiny.

At the same time we are also party to the family and relationship dramas of Lockyer and Bennett. I like to see some background as we can see what makes them tick, and what makes them human. During the investigation we very much see their public faces, but it makes them more rounded and realistic characters to have some background. That said Lockyer doesn't give too much away, so I suspect there is scope for learning more about him. The two work well together, and have a relationship which is professional but friendly and supportive. Maybe it's just the romantic in me that thinks they could both do worse than looking to each other to solve their relationship crises.

I really enjoyed this book, it kept me interested as the emphasis changed as to who was the guilty party, and when it was revealed I hadn't seen it coming. This is a great read that doesn't rely on graphic detail, mounting body counts or maverick detectives, but good solid detective work and plot line. If you like solid police procedurals then this is a book for you.

I received an advance review copy via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
( )

Richard Taylor is a respected dentist, but he has secrets (as does his ex-wife). The morning after a family barbecue he is found dead in bed - who would want to kill him and why or was it suicide? This is what Mike Lockyer and Jane Bennett have to discover. I liked the team, the way the book was written and how you were made to feel about some of the characters, annoyed one minute but sympathetic the next. Once you begin reading this, you want to carry on to the end without stopping - the way all good stories should be! Looking forward to the next book. ( )