Cragside: A DCI Ryan Mystery (The DCI Ryan Mysteries Book 6)

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How/if this person has an impact on Ryan’s future only time will tell but it certainly has me reaching for the next book. Atrodo kad tarpusavyje tvyrantis atvirumas ir pasitikėjimas padeda išnarplioti žmogžudystės, kurios šį kartą siautėjo dvare. However, erring on the side of caution, I'm taking a quick break from her stories so that I can fully enjoy the books to come. I highly recommend Cragside in fact I recommend everyone of the books in this series giving it 5 massive stars.

After his long battle with the Hacker, DCI Ryan retreats to Cragside Manor with his fiancée for some much-needed respite. Murder and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunit set amidst the spectacular Northumbrian landscape. I won't say anything about the second addition though as they have just merely been introduced in this book, but I'm sure they will represent nothing but trouble for poor Ryan! Built against a craggy hillside, the aptly named, majestic Cragside residence is famous for being the first house in the world to have been lit by hydroelectricity, back in the 1800s, using water from the lakes on the estate.

Whether it’s about a murder or two or a serial killer it’s always such a thrill to read it and be shocked when you find out who the killer is. Having had to relocate Ryan and Anna are temporarily living in a cottage within the grounds of Cragside. I just love the settings for all the books in the series and it’s exciting to see what location will come up next, and it’s guaranteed after I’ve read the book I’ll want to go visit. The evening turns into a real whodunit with a definite period feel when the house is plunged into darkness, and the body of Victor, the owner’s valet and one of the attendees is found at the bottom of a staircase. one is a very intuitive, yet somewhat mysterious character that joins the others in the investigation.

There is very little to no mention of any of their past relationships, but that changes in this story.

Winners details will be collected for the sole purpose of sending the prize, and will not be retained by Jen Med’s Book Reviews or shared with any third parties. Cragside is the sixth book in the DCI Ryan Mysteries and what a series this has turned out to be even though I absolutely loved the first book Holy Island each one just gets better and better. the impressive huge house with its turrets and towers, almost hidden from view by the many trees surrounding it. I will be honest i was so worried this book would not meet up to the standard of her previous books because 5 was just incredible however, few chapters in i knew I was in for another gripping story line. This was about two murders but one was not a murder after all but an accident, though the one accidently killed was a blackmailer, so that was no great loss.

And my only complaint… that ending has me more than a little afraid for what’s coming in Dark Skies… but bring it on! Once there though, Ryan sees everyone else in costume and settles down a bit until suddenly all the lights go out. Cragside has a bit of everything, it’s essentially a crime book but there’s also humour, a touch of romance and I would recommend having a hanky at your side as I’ll admit I did get a tad emotional. I’m really enjoying following his story and his relationship with Anna (even if I’m a wee bit jealous of her).I’m not one for fictional crushes, but to be honest, DCI Ryan sounds like he could be the poster boy for tortured heroes everywhere. Following events taking place in 'High Force', Ryan and Anna are now temporarily living in a holiday cottage within the estate grounds of Cragside, on the outskirts of the Northumberland National Park. Yes, the plots are always excellent, and the intricacies of the mystery always bamboozle me, but the real heart of this series lies in the characters. When a game of murder mystery takes a serious turn and a man is found dead, Ryan realises all is not as it seems. And I’m also loving Lowerson and Yates too so I’m sure we will be following their friendship further in the future (hopefully!