Emma (SCR)'s Review of Hush Hush (DS Grace Allendale, #1)

by Mel Sherratt

‘Fans of MARTINA COLE will love this’ Katerina Diamond

A gripping new series from million-copy bestseller Mel Sherratt.

‘I love all Mel Sherratt’s books’ IAN RANKIN

‘Twists and turns and delivers a satisfying shot of tension’ RACHEL ABBOTT

A killer is on the loose, attacking people in places they feel most safe: their workplaces, their homes. It’s up to DS Grace Allendale to stop the murders, and prove herself to her new team.

All clues lead to local crime family the Steeles, but that’s where things get complicated. Because the Steeles aren’t just any family, they’re Grace’s family. Two brothers and two sisters, connected by the violent father only Grace and her mother escaped.

To catch the killer, Grace will have to choose between her team and her blood. But who do you trust, when both sides are out to get you?

An unforgettable thriller that fans of MARTINA COLE and CARA HUNTER won’t be able to put down.

Authors love HUSH HUSH:

‘On a thriller cocktail list, Hush Hush would be a Bloody Mary with a perfect twist…’ FIONA BARTON

‘Mel Sherratt is the new queen of gritty police procedurals’ C.L. TAYLOR

‘Gripped me from the first page and didn’t let go until the heart-stopping conclusion!’ ROBERT BRYNDZA

Rated FIVE STARS by real readers:

‘This book had me hooked from the start.
DS Grace Allendale is a great character.’

‘I have read nearly all of Mel Sherratt's books and thoroughly enjoyed them. However, this one is my favourite!’

‘A brilliant police procedural: deliciously intense and addictive with a suspenseful storyline that didn't disappoint!’

‘Couldn’t read fast enough!’

‘A riveting read and hopefully the first of many in this new series, 10 out of 10 and highly recommended!’

‘I loved this book. Mel Sherratt is a new author for me and I’m so glad I found her…’

This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews This is another book that was chosen by my work book club. I'd previously read one of Mel Sharratt's books a few years ago so I was looking forward to jumping into this one.

Set in Stoke on Trent, Detective Grace Allendale has recently returned to her childhood town. Grace and her mum left Stoke to get away from her abusive father George Steele. George Steele soon brought in his other woman and his 3 other children. George and his family were soon known as a local crime family. Grace was really hoping that her first case wouldn't involve her estranged family but of course, it does! Grace is a very likeable character. She is a straight talker and only cares about right and wrong. She's not afraid to do the right thing.

The story had so many twists and turns. I kept thinking I knew who the murderer was but then Mel would throw in something else and I'd be full of doubt again! Mel did such a good job of keeping me guessing. When it was finally revealed I honestly just felt so sad.

I was so hooked on this book. I read about 200 pages in one night I just could not put it down! I'm so eager to pick up book 2!

Hush Hush (DS Grace Allendale, #1)

by Mel Sherratt

Reviewed by Emma (SCR) on Jul 23, 2020

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