Blood
Axe
DI Ian Peterson investigates a series of gruesome
and brutal murders in York. As the body count mounts, the case demands all
Ian’s ingenuity, because these are murders seemingly committed at random, and
this is a killer who leaves no clues.
‘Blood Axe’ is the
third outing for Leigh Russell’s DI Ian Peterson and delivers another complex
and gripping plot.
Like the previous
book in this series, ‘Race To Death’, ‘Blood Axe’ really makes the most of the
York setting. This time it’s the Jorvik museum that takes centre stage, after
Ian is led there by the fact that the murderer appears to be using a Viking axe
on the victims. Could that mean there is a link to the museum? Or should Ian
and his colleagues be looking more closely at the families of the victims? As
the body count increases, they can’t afford to ignore any possibilities however
outlandish they may seem.
One of the most
chilling aspects of this story is that the killer really does seem to be
striking randomly and Ian has to accept the possibility that no one is safe.
Mysterious sections of narrative from the killer’s perspective add an
other-worldly feel to the unfolding events and give the reader some insights
from the other side of the chase.
Other highlights of
the book include the now traditional appearance of Geraldine Steel, making a
cameo visit from Leigh’s other ongoing series, and some dramatic developments
in Ian’s personal life. For me it is these little touches that add authenticity
to the series, making it feel very realistic and adding to the addictive nature
of the ongoing storylines.
This
is a great story with some interesting and unexpected twists and turns. It ends
with some scenes of high drama and a clever and surprising outcome.
Thanks
very much to the publishers for a review copy of this book.
You
can find out more here.
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