DEAD BAD a gripping crime mystery full of twists (Calladine & Bayliss Mystery Book 8)

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This is the 8th book in the Calladine and Bayliss series by author Helen Durrant.Another testing case for DI Tom Calladine and DS Ruth Bayliss. These books are quick reads not only as they are 250 pages but because you won't be able to put them down. This one is a real page turner with one hell of a climax.A serial killer is on the loose in a case that will push DI Tom Carradine to the limits. A woman's body is found dumped in a disused church with a stuffed toy by her side. The victim's body was dumped there months ago and the crime is similar to a 20 year old crime whose alleged perpetrator is in prison. Is this the work of the old killer or is a new copycat killer.Additionally DI Tom Carradine faces a fight to clear his name following corruption accusations. As if things couldn't be bad enough, the pressure increases when another body is found brutally murdered.Not quite sure how Helen Durrant manages to cover so much in 250 pages.Great characters, good plot and lots of action.

I really enjoyed reading this book it was a really good crime story.

I have been reading this series over the last week and can’t just put the books on the last Book 12 now and wow everyone is a epic winner.

The storyline kept me interested,easy reading and a good procedural and team work.These type of novels are much of a sameness so the characters in the storyline have to be interesting and personal lives involved in the plot,the author scores in that area.it was well put together with twists and turns.I have read quite a number of her different novels in other series and stand alone and found them really good reads.😛

All of this author's novels are terrific. I very much liked following the same set of characters through the series. It was of particular interest to me as I'm a Manchester lad and could identify many of the setting mentioned although the hoe town for the detectives was made up for the novels..Foolishly, I searched for it on Google Earth and was directed to some nondescript town in Essex! Enough of my stupidity! This was a thrilling page-turner which I just couldn't put down! Very highly recommended!

Tom Calladine is sent home from work with shingles. Before he can reach his front door he is knocked unconscious and kidnapped. Ruth Bayliss is left to investigate when the remains of a woman are found. Is there a connection between the two events or are they random.Dead Bad is full of twists and turns from beginning to end. . Helen H Durrant has written a fast paced novel which is gripping and one I found hard honour down. Without a doubt the best book on the series.Highly recommended.

Another gripping story from Helen Durrant's , Calladine & Bayliss series!As always the author holds your attention and imagination to the very last page. Twist and turns and plenty of shock moments, you just would not want to miss, trust me!The characterisation is wonderful throughout in this series, each character brings that something special, which adds to that itch you get when you find it totally impossible to put the book down. Add a great believable storyline and your in for an exciting read.I'm sad there isn't a book 9 to immediately download, but I live in hope that Calladine and Ruth will soon be up to their necks in more police work, bringing the sick and depraved to justice!If you haven't tried this series then I honestly recommend you do.........it really is fabulous!