Another engaging instalment in what is shaping up to be a good series with interesting characters and plenty of unexpected twists. I'm looking forward to seeing how the character of Louise develops next, without Finch manipulating her

Thank you Netgalley and Amazon Publishing UK for the eARC.
DI Louise Blackwell is investigating one of the worst cases she has ever dealt with: a young man is found on the beach with a horrific wound - he has been branded with a symbol that looks like an L or maybe a swan. He's a local addict and can't really tell.them any thing about his 2 attackers. Shortly thereafter another victim is branded, a young girl this time. Then the next branded victim turns up dead and Louise and her team have yet to find a connection between the victims.
I have really started to like Louise and love Molly the dog's addition to the series. The theme of body modification is very interesting and creepy... wow, who knew!? Also, l enjoyed the ending, which gave closure to a recurring theme.
This series gets better and better, can't wait for what happens next. Definitely recommended!

The first victim is a drug addict. The second is a beautiful 19 year old girl. The third is a young man, found dead. All have been branded with a mysterious shape resembling a swan. Who is responsible and who is next?

While DI Louise Blackwell and her team investigate, another officer comes to her with evidence that may finally end the career of her nemesis, DCI Tim Finch, the reason for her assignment to Weston-super-Mare. The killer(s) are also characters in The Mark and their twisted reasons for the branding are slowly revealed. As Louise comes closer to learning the their identities her work collides with the Finch investigation. Will she avoid being pulled into either case and becoming the next victim?

Louise Blackwell is a strong, engaging character with strengths and flaws. She grows with each mystery in this series. Weston-super-Mare, with its dunes and back roads, is an atmospheric location. I look forward to the next in this excellent series. 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Amazon Publishing UK and Matt Brolly for this ARC.

Matt Brolly is a consummate writer, and his latest is no exception.

Louise Blackwell seems to be settling back into her life when a man is found with a brand on his skin. This disrupts her family life and brings her into proximity with her nemesis again.
Another deftly woven plot with several potential suspects, Louise has her work cut out for her to find the attacker.

A great police procedural with a twisty plot.

Good book! This book had a great storyline! It had suspense, intrigue, action, and a few twists and turns! It was kind of a different and weird storyline but very interesting! I definitely recommend reading this one! Its well worth reading! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!