This is an amazing thriller kept me captivated to the end of the book. I was easily taken in by the characters and the plot. I highly recommend this book.

Why are people in seaside hotels committing suicide? Wouldn’t people on vacation be happy? It’s not until one of the victims is found to be a police officer, DI Amy Winter gets involved. She knows there’s more going on than meets the eye, but the people in the local village are loathe to part with any information and so are the group of teens who seem to know more than they’re letting on. To make matters worse, Amy’s mother, a convicted serial killer, is being released from prison. This series is sooo good, Mitchell’s portrayal of Amy’s relationship with her mother is almost nauseatingly frightening.Be prepared to be spooked!

When all these suicides hits a string of seaside resorts, a police officer is named as the latest to die, DI Amy Winter suspects there may be more than mere coincidence to these tragic deaths. But what dark motive could cause someone to throw themselves into the cold depths of the North Sea?
Someone knows slot more then they are telling!

This amazing thriller kept me hooked. It was a book that has you glued to pages and won't let you pull away till you're done!
This story was written so well. Now I've got to jump on kindle and get the books before this one.

#FleshAndBlood #NetGalley
A good read.
DI Amy Winter suspects there may be more than mere coincidence to these tragic deaths. But what dark motive could cause someone to throw themselves into the cold depths of the North Sea?
Someone in the community knows more than they are letting on, but Amy’s questions are met with resistance. A group of mysterious teenagers might hold the key, but why are they so afraid to talk? Meanwhile, after the release from prison of her serial killer mother, Amy is fighting her own demons.
In her toughest investigation yet, Amy must confront her dark past if she is to put an end to the carnage. What secret is so terrible that it’s worth killing a police officer for?
Go and read it.
Thanks to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for giving me an advanced copy of this book.

THis is my second book by Caroline Mitchell and was excited to read more about D.I. Amy Winter and her team of detectives.
A number of men's bodies have been found drowned with drugs in their system and no known connections. Soon after one of their own detective Carla is also found drowned and the team works furiously to try and figure out what the connections are and who the murderer is? Is it one of their own? Is it the strange group of homeless teenagers, drug dealers or who?
Amy Winter also has to deal with the stabbing of her mother one whom she has a complicated relationships with seeing that Amy's parents were serial killers. Amy suspects one of her team is behind the murders and must race around the clock to figure this out without tipping them off.
Lots of good suspense, a good back story about Amy's mother, and interesting relationship between Amy and her boss Donovan leads to a quick fun read.

This is the 4th book in the DI Amy Winter series by author Caroline Mitchell. This is such a great series, well developed characters, exciting plots and interesting back stories. I really do recommend you start from the very beginning of the series for maximum enjoyment.

Several suicides in the seaside resorts rock the community but DI Amy Winter suspects foul play may be involved rather than a series of self inflicted deaths. The investigations are heightened when a police officer is named as the latest to die and DI Amy Winter suspects there may be a link to the tragic deaths. This is going to be a very tough investigation and Amy may need to confront her dark past while trying to solve the crimes. As is normal in these situations, people are reluctant to share their knowledge and it will take all the skills Amy possesses to uncover the truth before more bodies show up.

This is another exciting, gripping novel in this exciting series which had me turning the pages at speed wanting to find out more. Great colourful characters and twists and turns that will surprise. Another excellent read by Caroline Mitchell who calls on all her knowledge and experience from her previous life as a police detective.

I would like to thank both Netgalley and Amazon Publishing UK for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Very well developed characters and an extremely engaging story. Well thought out and very suspenseful story line that keeps the reader guessing until the final twist! This is the book to read this year! Highly recommended!

Thank you NetGalley for this advanced copy. I love this series and was so excited to see another one on the website. Caroline Mitchell is a master at suspense. Love her books and highly recommended to anyone who likes thrillers.

Yet again another thrilling book from Caroline mitchell full of twists and turns that i loved.
This is another great book, i look forward to her books so many storues

Another awesome book in the DI Amy Winter series! She and her team are looking into some deaths at a seaside resort. They were labeled as suicides, but when one of the bodies turns out to be an officer, the higher ups finally agree that something more sinister is going on. The team travel to the area and work alongside the overwhelmed local police force to give more eyes to the investigation. One of the detectives infiltrates a group of teenagers on a whim, as they're the sort who don't stay in one place too long and would do whatever it takes to survive on the streets. Amy can't believe that they are cold hearted killers and she's determined to uncover how they are connected to the victims. But these victims might not be so innocent after all, leading the detectives down a different path. They know everyone deserves justice, but it's not always easy to push aside your own morals and help those you'd normally condemn.

Amy also has to deal with her mother, Lillian, recently released from prison and still proclaiming her innocence. Amy's forced into interacting with her due to some recent events (I can't say why!) and she once again questions if she'll ever be free of the hold Lillian has over her. She can't let her family's drama keep her from losing focus on the case. But you'll be surprised where Lillian's latest revelations lead Amy and her sister.. I just hope that Lillian gets what's coming to her in a future book, she's ruined and ended too many lives. With no remorse, she's the one killer Amy has never brought to justice and I think it's time!

I have to say I was thrilled to receive this, and to carry on with the series, I love Amy and her team and this book was a cracker.

The twists and turns were so good and Caroline’s books never turn out like you imagine. There’s more than one twist to this fabulous storyline, and as I’ve said before I think women tend to write more gruesome tales. The trouble is, you can’t stop reading, it’s always just another chapter and before you know it it is 3am!

With the crimes you’ve got Amy’s family in the background, her sister and of course her mother Lilian. This all adds up to a really good read, but I’d recommend reading the books in order so you can see what’s going on.

My thanks to the publishers and Caroline for the ARC. Can’t wait for the next instalment ......

Another masterpiece by caroline michell. Its a five from me⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐i love the amy winter books. A fellow police officer from a seaside resort dies in suspicious circumstances. Amy and her team go to clacton to investigate. Who is the mastermind behind the apparent suicides ??., This will be tough to crack and it tests amy and her team to the limits. Gritty, fast paced, i read this in a single sitting, fantastic read couldnt put it down

Flesh and Blood by Caroline Mitchell Fourth in the DI Winter series is gripping and suspenseful mystery with twists and turns. The ending was a surprise. More of Amy's childhood and that of her mother and sister is revealed. More insights into the team and how they interact with each other and other squads. The ending was a surprise. The series continues to progress and gets better and better.

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

Oh, how I enjoyed this book. Caroline Mitchell is an amazing author, and it was great to have updates on the relationship between Amy and her DCI, Donovan. The setting based in Clacton and surrounding areas was a real throw back to my childhood from when I used to live that way. The story is gripping and emotional and had me guessing all the way.
Brilliant Caroline - can’t wait for the next Amy Winter - how dare you leave it on a cliff hanger!

Gripping and full of action, this one won't let go. I read it straight through. Amy, Donovan and their team have a series of deaths to investigate in Donovan's old stomping grounds. The case is complicated and involves a lot of players. My favorite part was seeing a different side to Donovan. The mystery itself is full of twists and the big reveal shocked me!
The chapters about Mo had my heart a bit heavy. I kept drawing parallels with the current case and it had me wondering where she fit in to the mystery. Then I was stunned again and left with my mouth hanging open. Then I was torn.
And that ending! To say readers will be surprised is an understatement. I cannot wait for the next book. Amy Winters has become one of my favorite characters and I look forward to seeing where she goes from here. Well done.

Flesh and Blood is another book featuring DI Amy Winter who i love. This case is about a string of apparent suicides at a seaside resort. I absolutely loved Left For Dead and this is another brilliant read. Can't wait for the next one. Read these books and you wont be disappointed.

Another fantastic read in the DI Amy Winter series. The story had me gripped from page one and had me guessing till the end.
I'm looking forward to reading more.

This is the 4th book of the series featuring DI Amy Winter but is a stand alone read. It is a fast paced police murder mystery, that has great characters with realistic background stories, and with some interesting side stories, that all intermingle really well. One of the strands is about child grooming, sex trafficking and paedophiles, which whilst unpalatable is sadly too true to life and relevant. I enjoyed the interaction between the specialist team, headed by DCI Donovan and was pleased that just when the reader thinks they've worked everything out, it’s all tossed up in the air again and the surprises keep coming. At times the chapters with the therapist felt a bit uncomfortable to read but it didn’t really detract from the satisfying ending. I thoroughly enjoyed this, and although not having read the previous books, am going to look out for the rest in this series.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.

This novel is the fourth in the powerful and popular DI Amy Winter crime thriller series. Each novel just gets better and better as our familiarity with Amy and her team grow and more and more new and diverse characters are introduced a novel at a time. I always look forward to reading the next one so I was very pleased to receive my copy through NetGalley and publisher Thomas & Mercer. Thank you very much for my copy.
Amy and her team are seconded to Clacton to support the local crime team with their current investigation. Sadly this time one of the resident team’s actively involved police officers has been found drowned in the rough, cold west coast seas, brought ashore on the incoming tides. This officer had been working undercover and had befriended a group of teenagers, all new to the area. This fact is at the very heart of the local squad’s focus as Amy and co arrives.
The death of a police officer is shocking in any circumstances. Reunited with DCI Donovan, Amy quickly widens the search. It is possible that there is a serial killer at large. There have been similar deaths by drowning all along the west coastline and increasingly it is looking like the drownings are not in fact suicide or accidents, but horrible murders.
At the same time as this investigation is ongoing, Amy is also helping her sister to locate her child that their evil mother, the notorious convicted criminal Lillian, had taken from her sister at birth. Lillian herself is dangerously ill and unconscious in hospital. Amy’s entire back story makes compelling reading. She had been adopted by a senior serving police officer and his wife. He had first met Amy after his involvement in the case that sent Lillian to prison. I always look forward to the development of this historic story. Amy and her birth mother are as different as chalk and cheese. The further development of Amy’s squad characters is lovely because I get to know them more.
The creation of new characters in this novel is diverse, brilliantly creative and exciting. I always comment upon Caroline’s engrossing and well managed storyboard and her fantastic and vivid settings and storytelling. She is multi-talented and also very knowledgeable about police procedure, having worked in her career as an enthusiastic police detective; with the vulnerable, those at high risk, those abused by evil criminals or truly odious sexual offences. In fact these victims are inspirational to Caroline and because of them her stories carry an authentic element that is totally engrossing and an irresistible read for me.
The pace of this story is quicker than any other. The clues are there, subtly disguised as usual, keeping you spellbound and eagerly turning the pages. There are multiple thrills and spills, the suspense is ramped up and the twists and turns make you feel as though the plot is driving on fast but without seat belts. You’ll never know where the story is taking you. This lady is a masterclass in the crime thriller genre and I recommend this book as an excellent read.

A Wave Of Death....
Some dark and dangerous themes in the fourth DI Amy Winter thriller when a wave of deaths, seemingly suicides, hits local seaside resorts. When Winter decides that the deaths are more than suspicious and can be no coincidence she opens, what becomes, an intense investigation. A swiftly moving plot populated with credible characters although Winter herself is not an empathetic one.

4.5 Stars from me

This is the second book from this series that I have read and I keep saying I will go back and read the first two yet here we are and I still haven't. So many books, so little time! I greatly enjoyed the previous book about the love heart killer and so had high hopes for Flesh and Blood.

I particularly enjoyed the setting for this one, around Clacton, Colchester, Essex as it is an area I know quite well and so was able to easily visualise the scenes.

I also liked the 'celebrity status' of the team, that was quite a nice little touch.

The relationship between Winter and Donovan seemed a bit fragile at times, which I thought made them seem just so human - I am sure we've all got friends who are complete ball breakers at work and then are a delicate mess when it comes to relationships. Their insecurity was a nice touch.

There are lots of little twists and turns throughout this one and we learn a little bit more about Amy's less than desirable family.

The overarching plot is a good one and I desperately wanted to scoop up and rescue little Matty!

Over all a very engaging read with a good measure of human nature and a gripping plot.

Another great addition in the DI Amy Winter series! I am really enjoying this series and happy to know there will be more to come. DI Amy Winter is a very fascinating character with a very sordid past. Flesh and Blood by Caroline Mitchell is the fourth in the series and I highly suggest you read them in order. Did I mention Amy's parents were serial killers?! Need I say more?!

Amy and her team are looking into recent deaths at the seaside originally thought to be suicides. Then one of the bodies ends up being one of their own and they now know there is something more sinister at work here. What follows is a suspenseful story with twists along the way that will keep you hooked until the very end.

Amy’s mother Lilian also makes an appearance having recently been released from prison and still claiming her innocence. A thorn in Amy's side, an evil woman who had done so much harm to so many. She sure does keep things interesting though! Can't wait to read more!

A big thank you to Amazon Publishing UK and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book. for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

After their appearance in the documentary in the last book, Amy and her team are in high demand. When a member of Donovan's old branch apparently commits suicide in similar circumstances to other recent coastal suicides, Donovan is determined to investigate, so Amy, Donovan and the team head off to join his old team to look into it.

I have to say how much I love this series, In Flesh and Blood we get to see more of other characters, Molly in particular, which I enjoyed. The story in itself was intriguing and well written, and I kept finding excuses to have a break and pick up my kindle to read the inevitable "just another chapter"

Cant wait for the next one!

My second novel by Caroline Mitchell featuring Amy Winter and the fourth in the series. DI Amy Winter and her boss DCI Donovan investigate a suicide in Clacton when a fellow police woman throw herself into the sea. A tough investigation for Amy and is not helped by by the release from prison of her serial killer mother. This is a series that is best to be read in order to get a sense of Amy's past life. The investigation throws up more suicides in other seaside towns and Amy's sister also needs her help to find her lost son. Full of twists and turns, you will be gripped by this story.

Another excellent book by Caroline Mitchell. I love her style of writing, I got drawn in from the first page and so engrossed in the storyline I couldn’t put it down. Plenty of twists and turns that kept me guessing right until the end. If you haven’t tried this author yet make sure you do as you will be in for a treat. I 1000% recommend this book and author. Bring on the next one.

Yet another five star novel from the excellent Caroline Mitchell. Her lead cop is a fascinating character; Amy Winter is the daughter of a serial killer who has now been released, and in addition to her incredibly tough job, Amy has to cope with her inner demons. Here she is faced with a baffling case which involves a series of apparent suicides in seaside resorts, the latest death being that of a policewoman. What is the link? Well-written and intriguing from the outset, this is a tremendous story.

DCI Donovan gets news that a former colleague has died. It is believed to be a suicide but after he hears a voice mail that she has sent he is convinced it is linked to a number of suicides in neighbouring seaside resorts. Amy Winter agrees that her team will investigate and in doing so they open up a case involving possible trafficking and revenge. Amys sister Sally Ann has decided to search for the baby that was taken from her and she has persuaded Amy to help.
This is another great instalment featuring Amy Winter and her team. This book shows us an insight into Donovans background and we see more of SallyAnn.
Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for granting an ARC in exchange for an honest review

Wow, this book was like a rollercoaster, Amy, Donovan and their team go to Clacton after one of Donovan's old colleagues is found in a supposed suicide, he's adamant she wouldn't do that, they here of several other similar "suicides" in seaside towns and seek to find a link.
Young people being trafficked, colleagues who can't be trusted, Amy helping her sister find her child, their mum in hospital, Amy and Donovan's relationship developing. Action packed from start to finish

Flesh and Blood is another great book by Caroline Mitchell. The DI Amy Winter Series is full of well developed characters, hard hitting storylines and interesting back stories! I highly recommend and look forward to reading more!

To begin, I’d like to thank Amazon Publishing UK for sending me an ARC of this book, and to NetGalley for facilitating. And of course, a big thank you to Caroline Mitchell for writing this.

As always there will be no spoilers in this review.

I’ll start by saying I have read every book that Caroline Mitchell has released, I love the Amy Winter series so I was so excited to see this title on NetGalley. But I found this to be my least favourite of them all.

The characters were still themselves - wonderfully layered and unique. Amy with her “cut-to-the-point” style, Molly with her quirks, Donovan with his gentle approach. But it was missing someone key to this series, someone who has played a major role in the previous books - Lillian. She was present, in brief glimpses but held the role of an “extra” in this book and it felt hollow without her. The story less exciting, the pace far slower. She was needed in this book I feel.

The actual premise of the sex trafficking case was obviously a difficult one to write (and read) but again, it felt slightly hollow - too little about the teenagers themselves. And I felt that in places this book was sped up - the main storyline of the trafficking case was solved without many hints for the reader to catch on to, and then suddenly the murder aspect was also solved (seemingly out of the blue) with information that the reader didn’t have. Part of the joy of these books is trying to work out who did it. But we as readers weren’t given the information until the perpetrators were confronted.

It was a very slow burner until right at the end when it seemed to go too fast (and I actually did check back to see if there was a chapter missing at one point because it seemed to have jumped ahead of itself).

The book was readable - and perhaps if you hadn’t been following the series this would be a great read - but I think because of what has come before, I expected more and was left wanting more.

Obviously I will continue reading the series if there are more because the Amy Winter series had been one of my favourites - I just hope for more consistent pace, more excitement (and more Lillian) in the next instalment.

Another great book in the Amy Winter series. I really enjoyed the plot, the character development, the seaside setting and the pace.
'Mo's ' back story is a great red herring too. Excellent ending for Chatty Matty too, who was an endearing minor character, although I would have liked to know April's outcome. The killer was a shock; I had no suspicions at all, even though the clues were there. This is what I call a proper police procedural, following the clues to find the answers. Can't wait until the next book.

Thank you to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

This book is the 4th instalment in the DI Amy Winter Series, and it was brilliant. Amy is situated with her team in Notting Hill, but when a police officer washes up in Clacton, they all head there. What seemed like a suicide, actually points to a murder. And Amy and her team will not stop until the case is solved. The story then escalates when other bodies are found to have washed up in other seaside resorts. Amy knows it is all linked but not sure how. We also see more of Amy’s mother, Lillian, who is a convicted serial killer, recently freed on appeal. The whole story weaves together, and I really like Amy. She’s such a diverse character, strong willed and the polar opposite of her parentage.
This story has twists and turns, and some shocking revelations.

I loved this book, and can’t wait for the next instalment.

I have been impatiently awaiting the fourth book in the DI Amy Winters series, Flesh And Blood, as it’s one of my favourite crime series. If you haven’t started the series yet, it’s one that’s best started from the beginning as Amy has such a fascinating backstory, I promise you it will be time well spent! Was it worth the wait? It’s a HUGE fat ‘yes’. I will not say much about the plot as I don’t want to give away spoilers, but Amy doesn’t get an easy ride in this instalment that’s for sure, not only does she have a complex investigation to deal with, but her serial killer mother has been released from prison. The plot is complex, dark, and ominous, it’s one of those “heart in your mouth” crime thrillers. 

This is a series that has much to offer the crime book junkie, although I always enjoy the police procedure element of the authors book, I have really loved learning more about Amy and her family, especially Lillian her twisted serial killer mother (I’m hoping at some point Lillian will get a whole book to herself). Amy’s team is another fascinating part of this series, I’m appreciating the complexities of their relationships within the team, they feel like an authentic team with their banter and their own personal issues.

Caroline Mitchell is one of my favourite authors for a very good reason, I consistently find her plots imaginative, she grabs the reader’s attention with an intriguing prologue, and then takes the reader on a journey to a dark place where monsters hid in plain site. There are the usual twist and turns you would expect in a crime thriller, with a few surprises along the way that keep the reader firmly on the edge of their seat. I enjoy a plot that veers towards the darker side of crime and Flesh And Blood is certainly dark, uncomfortable and at points desperately sad. I really appreciated the way the author left a trail of subtle clues that allow the reader to become an amateur detective and feel part of the investigation. Although this isn’t my favourite book in the series, it is another stellar addition to the series,

Flesh and Blood is the new book in the DI Amy Winter series. This book takes Amy and her team to the south coast where after a spate of suicides, the next person to die is a police officer. Any and her team are convinced foul play but there seems to be more to this case. Could a mysterious group of teenagers hold the key?

This book throws you straight into the action from the beginning and the plot moves along at a great pace. I was totally hooked from page 1 and found it impossible to put down. Thank you to NetGalley, Amazon Publishing UK and the author for the chance to review.

Another great installment of the Winter series. I liked that this wasn't too heavy on the Lillian story as that often detracts from what else is going on.

This is the fourth in the DI Amy Winter series, and after having read all of the previous books and loved them, I had high hopes for this one. Unfortunately, I was a little disappointed, there was just something missing from the book, and it didn’t grip me the way the previous books had.
I felt like the investigation came secondary to all of the officer’s lives and their own troubles. We did get to know some of the other officers a little better as a byproduct which was great, but this side of things was too heavily focused on. A lot of reviewers have said there wasn’t much of Lillian; however, I disagree; I think it was too heavily focused on throughout the story. I think Amy needs to move on from her past and concentrate on her job.
We are so used to Amy being proactive in the investigations in the past that her response to this one came as a bit of a shocker. Even though she keeps saying she must get back to the station, she spends way too much time in coffee shops either with her sister or other people that insist on meeting her there rather than the station.
Donovan’s actions were frustrating, also. He was keeping too much secret and jeopardising the investigation by doing so. Again, in the past, he would have reprimanded officers for doing what he was doing.
The ‘Mo’ sections, I really enjoyed until it came to the unveiling of who she was. It appeared when reading her recollections that it would be relevant to the current investigation; however, it isn’t, and I was left wondering what the real point to this part of the story was. It didn’t, in the end, really add anything.
I felt like we were being kept out of the loop of the investigation and the ending felt forced as a result. It just didn’t flow. The overall story felt lackadaisical, and it just didn’t grip me. It took me a while to get into the book as it is really slow, to begin with. It does pick up slightly towards the end but is still not in keeping with the high standards the previous books had set.

Flesh and Blood is a page-turner, I needed to know who did it, how they did it and why they did it. The journey to getting there was indeed well crafted. The scene is very well set, we are in a seaside town and you can really feel it with the detail. The characters were definite, I knew who they all were and wanted to find out more about them, what made them each tick. This was the first Detective Amy Winter story I have come across, but I'm intrigued enough by this first read to want to go and check out the others in the series. The ins and outs of the team of police officers was woven in with the mystery story, which I didn't guess until I was meant to. Twists, turns and a great sense of place. I will be recommending!

An excellent, complex, well-plotted mystery! I've read books 3 and now 4 in this series, and they stand alone well. I sure wish I'd been aware of books 1 and 2, though!

DI Winter is smart, independent, and a good leader. She's also a bit of a mess in some ways, due to her shocking family situation. In this book, Winter and team take on a cop's suicide (maybe) and a string of suicides (maybe) in seaside tourist towns. Mitchell wrangles a fair-sized cast of characters, making them all distinctive and memorable enough for me to keep track (which is a feat). It's a rich and disturbing mystery with a satisfying resolution. Suicide, murder, sex, foster care, corruption...lots of big themes, but the story isn't a soapbox. Just a dang engrossing read. Looking forward to book 5!

Review copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is the fourth book in the DI Amy Winter series. Amy is the biological child of people who let's just say didn't care for their children and were quite evil. I will leave it at that in case you haven't read the earlier books. There has been quite a lot explained about Amy's upbringing, her adoptive parents, and what went on in the house of horrors she came from. She has had an uneasy relationship with her past, and the prior books provide a lot of detail on how Amy came to be, well, Amy.
The case is a real puzzler. One of DCI Donovan's old colleagues committed what appears to be suicide. Knowing her personality, he believes she must have been murdered and takes over the investigation in Clacton. Other suicides come to light, but what is the connection, if any between them? When all the pieces are revealed, not only is a murderer exposed but some truly terrible crimes.
In Flesh and Blood, we start to see Amy becoming more of her own person and less controlled by the past. She has a relationship with DCI Donovan, her team is becoming more defined and capable, and the ending implies that there might be big changes in store for Amy.
It is always good to spend some quality time with Amy. There were enough red herrings to have me guessing whodunnit and why throughout the book. Oddly enough, I actually kind of missed the interactions between Amy and her biological mother Lilian. She was present in the story, but not nearly as much a thorn in Amy's side. After thinking about it for a bit, I guess she will have to play a smaller role if Amy is going to get a shot at happiness. Still, I am sure Lilian has some more tricks up her sleeve. An enjoyable read and fingers crossed that things work out for Amy in the next book!

Another fantastic addition to Caroline Mitchell's DI Amy Winter series! Clever and twisted with many surprises along the way. It will keep you up late reading this one! Looking forward to seeing where all the characters go and their pursuits along the way.

Flesh and Blood is another great crime thriller from this author. A police detective has apparently committed suicide in a seaside town, she was a previous colleague of the DCI, Donovan who is now DI Amy Winters boss and lover. He is adamant she must have been murdered as she had left a message on his phone just prior to her death.
Joining forces with his previous team Donovan and Amy soon see a pattern of local suicides that are actually murder. The team starts investigating and all manner of heinous acts are discovered.
There is so much going on in this story, Amy’s mother the serial killer is now out of prison, her sister is looking for the child she gave up for adoption, homeless teenagers, paedophiles, plus looking for the true causes of death in these ‘suicides’ and who is murdering them is enough to make you dizzy.
But what this writer does is bring every strand of the story together brilliantly and when the reveal comes it is breathtakingly good and so close to home. I hadn’t suspected who the culprit was at all.
And the finale....bring on the next book, and no pressure, but soon please!
My thanks to net galley and publishers for the opportunity to review this book honestly.

It's no secret that I absolutely love this series.There I was thinking it was a trilogy.I was over the moon when I found out Caroline was writing a fourth book! So you can imagine how excited I was to read this book…..VERY!

So once again I am back with Amy Winter. A character that I love and the fact that her mother is a serial Killer makes Amy even more fascinating and unique.

Carolines uses her police experience and brings us another cracking read. I
Flesh and Blood is another winner and will have you hooked from the very first page actually read this book in one sitting. I couldn't tear myself away. This book is so addictive.

Brilliant book, brilliant series I cannot recommend it enough. Giving it all the stars.

Thank you to Amazon publishing for an ARC all thoughts are my own and not biased in anyway.

This really is one of favourite books by this author.
She always goes to the top of my reading pile and never ever disappoints.
Her specialist team has been featured on a TV fly on the wall documentary so they have a bit of celebrity status.
After some apparent suicides set in seaside resorts, Amy Winter and her team are called in to help the over-stretched local officers. It’s at her DCI’s old stomping ground in Essex. The latest death is a member of DCI Donovan’s old team, so he feels especially close to the enquiry. We see Donovan from a different aspect too.
The ongoing saga with her real mother carries on, Lilian is a truly twisted character.
One of the officers on Amy’s team goes undercover and gets friendly with some suspicious teenagers. It was quite heart in the mouth stuff at times. A real page turner that I couldn’t put down. I thought I had it worked out, but I never do with this author!
The chapters featuring the character Mo with the therapist were emotional and totally caught me out.
There were some happy parts to this that warmed my heart.
I know the author worked at this station in real life, and I felt like I was there too.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the author for the early copy in which I give my honest opinion.

Fourth novel in the DI Amy Winter series and getting more intense with each one

Seconded to Clacton to assist with the local crime team and offer their support after an undercover police officer is found to be a suicide victim, the officer has befriended a group of teenagers, are these responsible for the suicide, is it suicide and what is it about the teenagers that had piqued the officers interest ?????

Absolutely brilliant with some real jaw dropping moments. Amy, Donovan and the team are called to Clacton to investigate a spate of suicides in suspicious circumstances but they have no idea of the horror they will uncover. Highly recommended.

Great, riveting book. Kept me in suspense. 🌟🌟🌟🌟 star book. Thank you Amazon Publishing, Netgalley, and Caroline Mitchell for this book in exchange for an honest review.

DI Amy Winter is back and I so happy! I love Caroline Mitchell's police procedurals and have been eagerly awaiting this one. As a former police officer, Caroline knows her stuff, and her stories are always so exciting, dark and surprising. Flesh and Blood was no different and as always the last few pages left me wanting more already.

This is book 4 in this series and the books are just so binge worthy. Strongly suggest reading these ones in order as the character development is so important to really understand Amy and her background. DI Amy Winter is the daughter of a serial killer, a serial killer who has just been released from prison. On top of that, her team have just been the subject of a fly on the wall documentary making them somewhat famous and recognisable. She is a character like no other and you need to meet her.

This time the team move away from their area and move down to Clacton, DCI Donovan's old stomping ground. A former colleague has just been found dead of a apparent suicide. But Donovan knows that she wouldn't do it, and there has been a spate of these deaths made to look like suicide in the area. This time it is personal, and nothing can get in the way of the teams pursuit to find the killer.

A big thank you to Amazon Publishing and Netgalley for my advanced copy of this book to read.

I’d like to thank NetGalley and the author for the ARC of this book, in exchange for an honest review.

This is the fourth in the DI Amy Winter series, and after having loved the previous 3 books, I had high hopes for this one. However I was disappointed, with this one. For some reason it just didn’t grab me and pull me like the previous books, there was just something missing.

Part of the problem was I felt that the investigation was secondary to the team’s personal lives. Quite a few reviewers have said there wasn’t as much of Lillian, in this, but I felt there was too much of her. Amy seemed to spend a lot of time with her sister or in coffee shops, rather than investigating.

The pace of this was a lot slower than before and I just wasn’t gripped by the story, until almost the end, when things picked up. But even then, it felt like where on earth had that come from, almost as if there were a lot of chapters cut out at the final editing and no rewrites to put relevant information forward.

Overall it wasn’t a bad book, and if this was your first one you read, would be acceptable. If it was read the first 3 then you are in for a treat. I am hoping this was just a blip and I would give book 5 a chance, if there is one.

In the fourth book in the DI Amy Winter series, the author takes us to the seaside where crime it seems is just as rife.

Caroline Mitchell is without a doubt one of my go to authors when it comes to crime thrillers. I am loving this series and yet again she delivers a must read story with a case that had me going through an array of emotions. The characterisation is brilliant with some characters I began to care about whilst others I didn’t trust and some I ended up taking a great dislike to!

I loved the setting of the seaside and at first the story has an almost relaxed feel to it until things take a sterner course and got a lot darker. I liked getting to know Molly better who is part of Amy’s team. She has some demons of her own to face and seems to be in a constant battle with herself in trying to prove herself to her boss.

Flesh and Blood is another brilliant read that I dived into and didn’t come up for air until I turned the last page. It is a tense and gritty read that in part is quite harrowing due to the nature of the story. It had me eager for the case to be solved before anyone else got hurt and I wasn’t prepared for the shocking revelations that came thick and fast. When a story has you going WTAF! and has your jaw dropping in shock, well in my eyes it deserves five shiny gold stars if not more.

Simply put amazing. I love this series and find that it keeps my attention and it makes me really love the fact that this character for me feels like a close friend