I enjoyed reading this book, the first in a new series. It was a great combination of suspense and romance. I liked the unique perspective of the ecologist. I thought the minutiae of her work procedures slowed down the book a bit, even though it dramatized the evidence it provided. The author did a great job bringing the characters to life, and I hope to learn more about their lives in future books. I look forward to reading the next in the series.

This book sounded great but couldn’t get them PDF to work, which was a real shame as I was looking forward to reading it I have added to my reading list and will doubts but it when it is published

A first novel that shows a lot of promise. Once the story got going, the author ratcheted up a fair bit of suspense. The culprit seemed obvious due to motive, but not to evidence. I appreciated the exposure to the ecology of the area and liked the way it was woven into the story. A hint of romance for those who want a bit more than a mystery. Good title, good cover, should be a popular read.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for this advance copy.

Such a good read! This is perfect for fans of Richard Osman! I really enjoyed this whodunnit, and although I had guessed who and why fairly early on, I was stumped with the How right til the end. I’m going to be looking out for further stories from this author

Brava…!
A fabulous start to a new series in ‘A Murder of Crows’. The murder of Sophie Crow brings detectives to the door of Dr Nell Ward, an ecologist highly regarded in her field, who becomes their main person of interest. Nell, who has her own secrets, needs to work hard to exonerate herself and uses her own particular brand of expertise to examine the evidence. Billed as a cosy mystery but is so much more with ecological references and police procedural aspects aplenty. With a credible and colourful cast of characters, a compelling plot and a solid narrative this is a wholly immersive one sit read. I would also recommend reading the enlightening section towards the back of the book, following acknowledgments, entitled ‘The Nature of Crime’. The second of the series is hugely anticipated. Brava!