Welcome to Litsy!

DS Maeve Kerrigan is called to the waterside where a 'mudlark' (someone who scavenges after the tide has gone out for property lost or abandoned in rivers such as the Thames) has made a grisly discovery. A human hand. Maeve discovers using DNA testing that the hand belongs to Paige Hargreaves, a young journalist looking into the activities of a secret club called the Chiron Club - a world of rich, privileged men. (Continued)

First book finished of 2023. With this novel, I‘m now caught up on the Maeve Kerrigan detective series, minus a few novellas. I have enjoyed this series a lot. The cases are always complicated, Maeve‘s personal life has a lot of layers, and I think it probably does a good job of capturing what it‘s like to work in a male dominated field. I will be ready for the next book when it comes out this year.

This was my #BookSpin for January.

Concentration level is in the shitter again so I returned to #SeriesRead2021. It has been a while since I spent time with Maeve and Josh but it was like slipping into your favorite, comfy sweats. I may have to read the novellas while I wait for my next fix. 👍🏼

I love this Maeve Kerrigan series!! I was torn between reading slowly to enjoy it or racing through to find out whodunnit! The case for her to solve was a really good one and the long running friendship (if that‘s all it is) between Maeve and Josh Derwent is simmering along nicely! I‘m ready for the next one now!!

Maeve Kerrigan and Josh Derwent have their hands full when body parts are reported washed up in the Thames.
All evidence points to it being local journalist Paige Hargreaves who was last known to be working undercover on a story involving the Chiron club, an upmarket and elite gentleman's club.
There has been talk of underhand shenanigans before but nothing was ever proved and no one had any evidence.
But now Maeve is keen to find out the truth.

You‘d think Jane Casey couldn‘t get better, and then she writes this book! Fabulous plot, awesome side plots, fantastic writing! The case is intriguing, Maeve has a huge problem in her personal life, and she‘s keeping a massive secret from her colleague, Josh. If you‘re not famous with this series you should get into it immediately! 5/5

A body is found in the Thames and Maeve Kerrigan and Josh Derwent investigate.
The body is a local journalist, Paige Hargreaves.
She was working on a scoop about gentlemen's clubs and in particular the Chiron club.
It has a bad reputation for seedy goings on and Maeve is suspicious and decides to work undercover to follow the story herself.
Determined to find the clues she needs to solve the case she unwittingly puts herself in grave danger.

99p on Amazon UK. Been waiting for my library to get it. I‘m first up, once they get it. What to do, what to do...

The loan finally came through from the library, so hoping to consume myself today to the latest book in the excellent #MaeveKerrigan Series.

Strongly recommend this series to all who love crime fiction, especially with a strong female lead.

1. The Cutting Place by Jane Casey

2. “I was going to take a picture of it to put on my Facebook page, because it looked like a hand. But then, when I got a bit closer, I thought it looked a bit too much like a hand. And then, of course... it was a hand.”

#Two4Tuesday
@TheSpineView Thanks got the tag!

Hope you can play! @gradcat @JoScho @sprainedbrain

Paige Hargreaves, journalist, disappears while working on a story at Chiron Gentlemen Club. Lots of secrets are uncovered and Maeve finds out what happened to Paige. excellent plot and characters developed. best book in the series. revealing about Maeve's relationship with Seth & DI Josh Derwent's background. I'm waiting for Maeve and Josh to come together. Looking for the next installment. recommended

#TheCuttingPlace #JaneCasey

I figured out some parts but others took me by surprise. This is part of a series but it's easy enough to follow without having read all the others. The writing is well done and descriptive where it needs to be. Maeve is a strong lead but not without her own faults. The side story of her own life adds further depth and made me like her even more. I also love the relationships she has with her colleagues especially Josh. #readersfirst 4*

Well #EasterExtravaganza isn't going quite as well time wise but I have finished three books so closer to my book goal. Hope everyone else is going well. @Andrew65

Out today as an ebook (a bit earlier than planned). ❤️ Jane Casey 🥰

This was a great addition to the series. The crime stories were great and so much going on in Maeve‘s personal life that will make you go 😡🤬
Still a great read.

Sticking with my comfort detective reads, this ARC off @jhod is next up. Hoping to get some reading done today before diving back into work.
Have a good day all.
Only thing on #weeklyforecast at the moment!

Thanks Jess! I had forgotten all about this one. Definitely something to look forward to.
Thank you 😘😘 hope you‘re keeping well.

Just entered the draw for a copy of The Cutting Place by Jane Casey, having written my first impression of the opening chapters with just 7 minutes to go before the draw closes. 🤞🤞🤞🤞 Fingers crossed that I am successful as I love this series.

Been quite a while since I entered a prize draw for a book on Readers First so not sure if this will go for me or against me.

Day 5 - #MostAnticipated2020 #AuldLangReads

Can‘t wait for this one! Book 9 in Maeve Kerrigan series.