Fires of Hate by Heather Peck
I’ve read all 3 books in the DC Greg Geldard series now and they just keep getting better. This time, in addition to a cracking story line revolving around animal rights activism, we get to see more of the man himself. In the last book, Glass Arrows, we had a tantalising glimpse into Greg Geldard’s private life but Fires of Hate let’s us learn more about what makes him tick. A highly principled man with a strong sense of honour, Greg is trying to do the right thing when his wife wants a divorce whilst he is dealing with a fatal incident at a government laboratory. We meet again the feisty DS Chris Mathews who is becoming increasingly important to Greg and their developing romantic relationship is a running feature in this book.
This is a compelling tale which deftly uncovers the mindset of the people involved in the central incident. You get to see how characters’ previous life experiences impact their decisions and actions and also how they become embroiled in situations that rapidly become out of control. DC Geldard and his team have to discover who is responsible for the atrocities and ultimately bring the culprits to justice. Their task is complicated by the discovery that there has been an undercover agent operating in the animal rights cell.
This book can be read as a stand-alone but for those who have read the previous titles, there are pleasing cameos and links to characters and events from earlier cases. The book is filled with moments that will make you gasp and hold your breath as you see how events unfold. Heather Peck is on to a winner with this series and the ending will absolutely make you want to read the next title. It’s a hit for me!
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