A great story of Detective Erika Foster who when walking home one night hears a scream and finds a dead body.
While investigating she discovers a girl called Vicky was working on a podcast about a sexual predator who preys on young female students around South London, staking out his victims in their halls of residence before breaking in at the dead of night. A riveting page-turner. and a astonishingly good plot with perfectly drawn characters and sharp, detailed writing.
I highly recommend this book.
Thanks to NetGalley & Raven Street Publishing for a advanced copy.

Detective Erica Foster is moving into a new home, in a lovely area but on the same day, she finds a crime scene. A young girl is brutally murdered and she is going to find out what happened.
I jumped from the book or the audiobook (while cooking and doing home chores) and it was nice.

This is the 7th book in the Detective Erika Foster series. As with all the previous books in this series, this book is written with a fantastic sense of dark humour and a brutal descriptiveness that packs a punch.
Erika finally has moved into her dreary cold fixer upper of a house. Walking home after a late dinner she hears screams coming from a nearby apartment block. A body has been discovered, brutally murdered. Vicky Clarke an up-and-coming podcast creator lies dead, her body discovered by her sister.
This book has it all mistaken identity, several suspects that flit I and out of the spotlight and most of all Erika’s team, Moss and Issac who bounce off each other with ease. Fantastically written with a shoal of red herrings that will keep you guessing up until that last minute. Highly recommend!

It's been some years since the latest book in the Erika Foster series was released so I was happy to get the chance to read (and listen to) Fatal Witness book 7. As much as I liked to read about Kim Foster again, did I find the story to not really take off. It's an OK book, it just didn't rock my socks. It started off good with the murder of a true-crime podcaster. And, of course, nothing is as it seems to be and there are some devious characters that could be the killer. And throw in some personal stuff in Erika's life to complicate everything. I found the book to be a bit mediocre, to be honest, enjoyable to listen to but at the same time not spectacular or anything. The ending was ok, not truly exciting.

Hopefully, the next book in the series will be better.

I really enjoyed this thriller. The book flowed well and had enough content to keep me interested. A well written cast of characters. Plenty of twists and turns until the conclusion which came quite sharply for me.
But very readable.
4 stars

I was so happy to read the new Detective Erika Foster installment which is Book 7, and in my opinion the best one yet. This story line has everything you’d hope for in a crime thriller. A murder with no evidence? How can that be? Well, I thought I had it figured out as I got further into the story……oh boy, was I wrong. I read this in two sittings,, that how captivated I was. You will not want to miss this exciting story. Well Done Mr. Bryndza.
Thank You to NetGalley, Robert Bryndza and Raven Street Publishing for allowing me to read this great novel for my honest opinion.

I normally enjoy this series but I did find this one a little slow and not a lot of storyline, not one of the better ones of the series

Fatal Witness is one of the books in the Dect. Erika Foster series. The series is a police procedural series that let be honest has a long list of suspects for a horrific murder that readers will be wondering how to keep everything straight.

Robert Bryndza is hands down on of the best police procedural thriller writers I have read in a long time. The author brings readers into his world that will have readers wondering how could have killed this person. Erika Foster is a great female lead that all readers can get behind.

Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of Fatal Witness.

Erika Foster's new case lands on her lap by chance. Erika has moved to her new home which is in need of many repairs and furniture but at least it is hers now. She knows she needs a new bed but more importantly she needs food. She goes out walking to find food when she hears a woman's scream coming from a house just two blocks from hers. When she runs to the scene she finds a young woman's body. The person who screamed is the sister of the deceased. She discovered the body when she came looking for her when she didn’t show up for her shift at the restaurant.

Erika takes the case and starts looking for a killer. During the investigation, other issues will arise, including a case of mistaken identity, a podcast about a rapist from a decade earlier, an ex-con, and another dead body keeping the team quite busy.

I read only the first two books but I was happy to see that Erika is doing better in regards to her grief. She looks more stable in her position at work too. Sadly, Peterson is with someone else and has a kid with her but Erika is not alone, Igor is a nice addition to the mix. (Igor is her old boyfriend from back home).

In regards to the perpetrator and the hunt for him, I liked how Erika is able to follow the leads she discovers and her instincts are still quite admirable in guiding her to the right place but maybe not at the best time.

I was happy with the ending, I’m glad that Erika is not having Christmas alone this year.

Cliffhanger: No

4/5 Fangs

A complimentary copy was provided by Raven Street Publishing via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to Raven Street Publishing and NetGalley for the gifted copy in return for an honest review.
How have I missed the previous SIX titles in the Erika Foster series by Robert Bryndza?

On the way back from the local chipper close to her new house, Detective Erika Foster stumbles upon a brutal murder in the home of Vicky Clarke, a true-crime podcaster.

Erika is assigned to the case and discovers that Vicky had been working on a new podcast episode about a sexual predator who preys on young female students around South London, staking out his victims in their halls of residence before breaking in at the dead of night.

When Erika discovers that Vicky's notes and sound recordings were stolen from her flat at the time of her murder, it leads her to believe that Vicky was close to unmasking the attacker, and she was killed to guarantee her silence. The plot has several disturbing twists that keep the reader guessing who the killer is..

One of the best crime novels I’ve read in a while – I’ve already purchased books 1-3 in the series to read..

So, I have a confession to make. I’ve had this book on my TBR pile for about six weeks and every time I thought that it might be time to pick it up I found an excuse not to. Not because I don’t love Bryndza’s books – I do! – but because I have a real soft spot for Erika Foster and after a four year gap since Deadly Secrets I was really worried that Fatal Witness wouldn’t cut the mustard. What was I thinking?!! Our favourite Slovakian police officer is back with a vengeance in book 7. She has even acquired a cat!

Erika has just “moved into” her new home in Blackheath. After a late evening walk to get some fish and chips she stumbles across a murder scene in a nearby block of flats. Running to the source of the blood curdling screams she finds the body of True Crime podcaster Vicky Clarke. It has been a brutal and frenzied murder with the victim stuffed inside a sofa bed.

When Erika is assigned to the case she starts digging into Vicky’s latest investigation for the podcast and discovers that Vicky was quite the detective and had uncovered a sexual predator who preys on young female students around South London, staking out his victims in their halls of residence before breaking in at the dead of night. All of Vicky’s notes, recordings and computer equipment have been taken so it looks as though she has got close enough to the perpetrator that he needed to take her out.

As the case progresses there are complications when the chief suspect is revealed to be the brother of the Assistant Commissioner of Police. Erika never lets protocol get in the way of what is right but even she has to step more carefully with this one. Can she catch the killer before he strikes again?

If you have enjoyed the earlier books in this series you will not be disappointed by Fatal Witness. Erika Foster is back and at the top of her game. If you are new to this series what a wonderful treat you have got in front of you – seven of the best modern detective novels lie waiting to be devoured. Enjoy!

UK Publication Date: July 7 2022. 373 pages.

Supplied by Net Galley and Raven Street Publishing in exchange for an honest review.

4 Twisty Stars
* * * * Spoiler Free-A Quick Review
This was my first "Detective Erika Foster" book and I will go and see all the others. The crafting was very detailed, a bit intense but worked overall.

I enjoyed this one it had a good character and plot and I really like the series . It was fast paced and a good read
Thanks for letting me review this book to Netgalley and the publisher

Author Robert Bryndza has returned with the 7th book featuring Detective Erika Foster. Each book is a stand alone and this book is a standout with a horrific murder, a possible police coverup and the beginning of a new relationship. Thank you Netgalley and Ravenstreet Publishing for this ARC. The review of this excellent book is my own opinion.

I received this book as an ARC and this is my review. I loved this book! Robert Bryndza writes about serial killers and his strong lead detective is Erika Foster. She is loaded with flaws but she always manages to find the killer and make sure the case is closed. Not always easy - her superiors find a way to make her tasks twice as difficult for her and her team. This story is sooo good and there are mis-steps along the way. I totally recommend this book to readers who enjoy psychological thrillers with many twists and red herrings throughout.

I found this crime novel rather disappointing, in that the plot seemed implausible, and stylistically it left quite a lot to be desired, however for a holiday read or an easy, late-at-night-and-I-can't-sleep page turner, it is perfect.

🕵‍♀️ BOOK / REVIEW 🕵‍♀️

Hey, hey, hey!!!!! Erika Marshall is BACK!

Which means that one of my ultimate favorite authors, @robertbryndza, is back and completely amazing as usual. #FatalWitness just published and this one was gory from page 1 🔪🔪🔪

I absolutely freaking love this #bookseries. Erika is badass and I thoroughly enjoyed the unique plot of this story. The ending was a bit of a surprise for me ... I thought I had this one all figured out 🤷‍♀️

I don't think I will love another book by Robert as much as #NineElms, but I do suggest this series if you love #crimefiction and books that are part of a series, but stand well on their own. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I am so thrilled that Erika Foster is back! I love this series and have often thought about it over the four years break. My only issue is that I forgot some minor details about the storyline. In particular, I can’t recall what caused the tension between Peterson and Erika. However, I was able to reconnect with the characters and the other aspects of the story and this turned out to be another captivating, twisty read.

Erika has just moved into a new house. She heard a scream while out walking on the first night and this led to the gruesome discovery of a young woman murdered in her flat. The twists begin with the discovery. I already had questions at this point but they all turned out to be the wrong questions when the first twist occurred. This had me scratching my head as I joined the detectives’ team in wondering what exactly was going on.

Erika remains one of my favourite lead detectives of all time. She is so easy to connect with. Her portrayal is so relatable and she is a joy to read. I love working on these cases with her and the team. Her character development just keeps getting better and I especially enjoyed her softer side in this story. I liked seeing her work with Kate and Peterson once again.

This was a dark, interesting case. The perpetrator of the crime was quick to eliminate witnesses and leave no evidence behind. I couldn’t guess this person’s identity though I did have some suspects. I truly enjoyed reconnecting with Erika and can’t wait to find out what’s next for her. What a thrilling page-turner!

Great book. Loving the characters and plot. This is my first by Robert Bryndza. Can't wait to read the rest of them from the beginning.

Thanks to netgalley and the publishers for an arc

Thank you to #NetGalley for my advance copy of #FatalWitness by #RobertBryznda
At last Erika Foster and the team are back.
A young woman is found brutally murdered and this is just the start. Follow the team as they try to make sense of what happened and why.
Another powerful story to get your teeth into. All the characters are lined up waiting for you and it’s just like old times.