Glenrock by Lee Christine

Publisher's Synopsis

A murdered judge. Two missing lawyers. A thrilling tale of mystery and suspense from the bestselling author of Charlotte Pass and Dead Horse Gap.

After Justice Maurice Tempest dies violently in the Glenrock State Conservation Area in Newcastle, local detective Senior Sergeant Callan O'Connor is urgently called to the scene.

Days later a second body is found in the same location, turning what had looked like a revenge killing into so much more.

Former political journalist Angela Avery has been spending a lot of time at the Hunter Valley prison interviewing a soon-to-be-released forger, and when O'Connor's investigation reveals an interest in him Angela is determined to protect both her source and her fledgling relationship with O'Connor.

Meanwhile, two young female lawyers from a law firm in Sydney have disappeared.

Are the missing lawyers linked to the dead judge? Can O'Connor unravel the connections before the body count rises further? And how much does Angela Avery really know?

Reviews From Elsewhere

GoodReads

I have read and enjoyed this author before, her police series set in the Snowy Mountains was fantastic, but I think that this may be my favourite yet. I loved the scenic setting, the ties to Sydney and the mixture of trustworthy characters and those that were a bit shady. Not giving too much away, but there is plenty of action in this book and it will keep you guessing right til the end. Read All Reviews

Amazon

Enjoyable story set in Newcastle, NSW. Lots of twists and turns that kept you guessing as to what was going to happen. I liked the two main characters, Callan and Angela who each had their own demons they were dealing with. The author clearly loves the area where she set the story and this added depth and interest to the book. Read All Reviews

Debbish

I was initially disappointed that Glenrock by Lee Christine wasn’t going to feature some of the characters from her earlier work but very much enjoyed those she introduced here and now hope to see / meet them again. She introduces a few plot lines  – something that sometimes frustrates me if they ultimately connect in a very nebulous way, but that’s not the case here. She offers two or three distinct storylines that are all connected and merge in a way that isn’t contrived or coincidental. Rather there’s an obvious causal relationship that effortlessly (and tragically) plays out. Read Full Review

Book'd Out

There is a lot happening in Glenrock but Christine manages the multiple threads skilfully, connecting seemingly disparate events in a manner that is both clever and credible. Several red herrings contribute to the intrigue, and though most of the action comes nearer the end, there is a good amount of tension throughout. I raced through Glenrock in an afternoon, absorbed in the unfolding mystery. Read Full Review