Some by Fire

Some By Fire by Stuart Pawson is the 6th book in the Charlie Priest series of police procedurals. The book opens by taking us back twenty years when Priest was a newly promoted sergeant on the Leeds police force when he was called to the scene of a tragic yet deliberately set fire that claimed seven lives. Now Priest is a DI and when new evidence is brought to light Charlie is pleased to re-open the investigation. Along with this cold case, he and his crew are hunting some vicious burglars who target senior citizens.

With the new evidence and a combination of luck and good detective work, both investigations are soon closing in on the guilty parties. Of course, this is also when the villains can be the most dangerous and Charlie and his show more team must be on their toes in order to tie up all the pieces and see justice served.

I am a big fan of this series, and have become quite invested in the character of DI Charlie Priest. He is a sensitive, serious copper who hides his softer side behind banter and quips. He encourages his team members and readily shares the spotlight with them. I am already looking forward to the next Charlie Priest procedural. show less