Episodes 1-3
by Viktoria King
Imagine watching the nightly news and hearing ‘raped and murdered’ OR ‘serious car crash’ OR ‘gone missing’ OR ‘attacked’.
NOW IMAGINE
It wasn’t the nightly news, but a police officer delivering those words to you!
Lieb Canavan is a Procurator Fiscal (Coroner) in Scotland. He meets with Senior Inspector Marcus Campbell to work on a case and fill the time while his wife, Rose, is away.
For Marcus, the case takes a turn when he is partnered with Senior Inspector Grace Scott, and his many protestations of being a career bachelor crash around him. With Marcus & Grace helping close the Bodies in the Barrels case, Lieb lands another, one that is far too close to home and one that will earn him the nickname ‘The Iceman’.
In follow-up episodes, the SAT-Pack (Sexual Attack & Torture Pack) continues to strike, and Lieb’s role keeps him in the thick of it. But this Pack is dangerous, and eventually Marcus & Lieb find themselves discussing their personal tragedies in a hospital waiting room, waiting to see if their loved one survives.
“Book Viral has written a comprehensive independent review of this book, saying in part, Taken together, the three episodes form a compelling crime collection that blends procedural realism with thoughtful characterisation. By allowing each investigation to stand on its own while maintaining continuity through its central investigators, the book offers readers both variety and coherence. For readers who appreciate crime fiction grounded in authentic investigative practice, this trilogy provides an engaging and insightful exploration of how justice is pursued in the face of very different kinds of darkness. And ending with "It is highly recommended!"”
https://bookviralreviews.com/book-reviews/exploring-episodic-crime-fiction-through-forensic-investigation/
