I enjoyed this even more than the first book in the series. I like the group of characters that have been pulled together for this series, although liked is not the right word for Patrick Lennon's nemesis. There are interesting dynamics, and it is good to see that Patrick is not perfect as a the lead detective, in fact there was a big shock in thee middle of this book. The plot and writing had me hooked from the very first page and I didn't want to put it down! Very modern themes lie as the backdrop to this book and I didn't work out who the killer was. I'm really pleased to see in the letter from the authors that they have lot more adventures ahead for Patrick. I for one cannot wait. A new favourite series that more people need to read. Go ahead, I don't think you'll b e disappointed! ( )

This was the 2nd in the DI Lennon series but it really could stand on its own. The reader learns a lot more about Lennon's personal struggles while trying to solve a series of murders as well as contending with another officer that tries to discredit him at every opportunity.

I really like this team of writers. The development of the characters and story are really strong. My favorite part is that there are many suspects and the murderer is a surprise at the end.

Teenage girls are being brutally tortured and murdered. There is no forensic evidence to lead the police to the murderer. The only thing the girls have in common is a band and the band's forums on the internet.

Voss and Edwards lead the reader along as the plot thickens with several very viable suspects. Is it a band member? PR representative? or someone completely different? They have created the main character, DI Lennon, with flaws and problems but very caring and appealing. Then there is DI Winkler who is very egotistical, not very attractive as a person and is easy to dislike.

Judging by the first two books, this series is going to be a huge success.

I received this ebook free from the publisher for review purposes. If you want to learn more about these authors check out http://vossandedwards.com/ ( )

A special thank you to Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The dynamic duo, partners in crime, Louise Voss & Mark Edwards return following the thrilling From the Cradle, with their second DI Patrick Lennon Thriller, THE BLISSFULLY DEAD —dead girls, fans, obsessions, pop icons, social media madness, and suspense.

DI Patrick, mid-thirties is back, with all the problems we discovered in his personal and business life in book one. (adds lots of spice) His wife, Gill, returns after her two year stint following her mental illness breakdown, when attempting to kill their young daughter Bonnie.

In The Blissfully Dead, a group of girls, all huge fans of an English boy band, OnTarget. The girls start turning up dead, the first in a London hotel room and the second in a deserted photo studio. The only thing they seem to have in common is their fascination and obsession of the band.

A woman was beaten to death at home. A youth knifed in the street. A young girl murdered in a hotel room. Patrick liked indie and rock music, even though he does not watch much TV, and being he does not read the tabloids or entertainment magazines, he did not know much about OnTarget. Who is targeting the fans, and why?

When the body is examined it appears there are small cuts similar to another case from three months earlier, and perfume? It was Winkler’s case. (lot of history here).

Lennon’s wife has been out of the mental hospital for six months. He may never forget Gill’s purple fingermarks on their baby’s neck, her tiny limp body within seconds of eternal lifelessness. How can he go back to sharing his bed, his heart, and his life with someone he wasn’t sure he even loves her any more. Bonnie was now a normal two-and-a-half-year old. Years ago his wife had been in the grip of a devastating bout of postnatal psychosis. Got to love the guy!

His colleague DS Carmella Masiello of three years, can read him, and the traumatic events of their last case had served only to strengthen their bond. Patrick and his young daughter are cooped up in his parent’s house, while Gill has the entire house. At least he knows Bonnie is safe with him. His mom and dad had been great to help out with the childcare. DI Winkler, still continues to be a perennial thorn in his side at work. Of course there is the attraction to Suzanne.

Two girls, both fifteen, living close to one another. White, middle-class, both massive fans of OnTarget. Attended the vigil for Rose. Had the killer been there too? The cuts, the perfume, the fact that their clothes had been taken.

The girls were active on Twitter, and social media so it appeared more visible and amplified than in years past— when teenage girls (in my day in the sixties of Elvis, and the Beatles)--American Bandstand--wrote in their diaries, of their secret obsessions of idols, celebrities, and crushes, without thousands of eyeballs, as in social media today. (except nosy little sisters, who like to blackmail you).

After the third teen slaying . . . the pressure is on. When Lennon makes a terrible mistake that ends in disaster, he finds himself in a race to save not only the lives of more teenage girls but also his own career.

Mystery, suspense, intrigue – action, twists, turns, and juicy secrets. Very timely, trendy, and well-developed. From online social media drama, internet bullying, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, to the darker world of entertainment business, and the disturbing consequences.

Am always amazed at the successful collaboration, (six published novels) the process, and how two authors form a partnership, and facilitate such a project. Readers will be excited to discover not only the inspiration behind the book, and as an added bonus, —tidbits of how the two started co-authoring, their strategy, and how it flows, living hundreds of miles apart in separate households, while not killing one another.

I am loving DI Lennon! Can’t wait for round three. ( )