Why She Ran

by Geraldine Hogan

[Emma (SCR)]

This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Thank you to Bookouture for my copy of this book via Netgalley. I read the first book in this series earlier this year and fell in love with Iris Locke so I knew I just had to read the next instalment. I would say you most likely need to read book one to understand a lot of the references in this one plus it was SUCH a good book!

Iris Locke's life fell apart in the first book and we are now seeing her try to make sense of her life. While she's doing that there's a new case and someone needs to take the lead for the Murder Team. Iris is volunteered/steps up. Iris may be finding her way but she is still a great main character. She is full of empathy and concern for our missing girl and cannot rest until the case is over.

I also love Slattery. He's very old school and seems to be (for now at least) getting away with it. He has a good heart and while he might bend the rules he only has one focus and that is finding the killer.

The story itself, I raced through it when I did read it. (I've had a stinking cold and struggle to read with a headache) Geraldine's writing is addictive. I was turning page after page with such tension especially the last few chapters. I was so on edge I didn't know what was going to happen.

A thrilling and excitable read. I honestly can't wait to go back!