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Title: Keep Your Family Close (A Detective Honeywell Mystery #2)
Author: Annette Dashofy
Published on: 08 December 2023
Genre: Mystery & Thrillers | Police Procedural
Keep Your Family Close is the second book in Annette Dashofy’s Detective Honeywell Mysteries.
A masterful mystery that captivates from start to finish, Keep Your Family Close by Annette Dashofy weaves a suspenseful tale with compelling character development and a gripping plot.
The narrative unfolds with Matthias being called to a crime scene at a park. A man is shot in execution style. The only commercial building in the area is a Polynesian Pub and the camera footage suggests the victim left with a blonde the previous evening. The mystery deepens as the police wonder about the blonde’s whereabouts – kidnapped or involved in the murder?
Meanwhile, Emma receives a ray of hope in the form of a phone call. Her sister was seen at a wedding reception two weeks ago. However, the revelation of a badly decomposed body at an abandoned warehouse, identified as Emma’s estranged sister Nell, shatters her optimism. Emma’s determination to find Nell clashes with the grim reality revealed at the crime scene.
The intertwining of Emma and Matthias’ personal adds a layer of intrigue to the narrative. The story unfolds with shocking revelations, keeping the readers hooked with plenty of twists and turns.
The engaging storytelling and well-developed characters contribute to the overall brilliance of the book. Keep Your Family Close by Annette Dashofy is a truly captivating and gripping mystery.
I received an ARC from One More Chapter and NetGalley in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
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