Member Review

The third book in the Two River series is a strong addition to the series. A famous adventurer who has sailed around the world comes into the small town of Greystone. All he will tell the residence is that he is there to meet someone, but he will not say who. Before too long, he is found dead in a dinghy, floating in the sea. Matthew Venn and his team arrive to investigate what happened. Before too long a second body is discovered. As Matthew tries to uncover the killer, he must also deal with his religious past and his times spent in Greystone as a kid.

The Two Rivers series is one. I find myself looking forward to more and more each passing year. Matthew Venn is a very atypical and interesting lead character. His dynamic of trying to balance work and his direct reports while also trying to live his life with his husband in an area he grew up in fascinates me. The work triangle between Matthew, Ross Pritchard, and Jen Rafferty provides excellent storylines and tension throughout the book. The characters are very relatable, and as you read, you want to learn more about them.

The plot is thorough with many twists and turns as you go. The backdrop of the English coast adds a nice scenic, studying for the novel. I feel like the Two Rivers series keeps getting better with each book. I would say The Raging Storm is the best entry so far. I would strongly recommend this book and the Two Rivers series as a whole. Thank you to @NetGalley @AnnCleeves @McMillanAudio @StMartinsPress @MinotaurBooksfor a free advanced copy for an honest review.