There's nothing more dangerous than revenge.
Judi Westerholme has been through it. Brave and strong-willed, she's just about coping in her new role as foster parent to her orphaned niece, taking a job at the local pub to help make ends meet. Then the pub's landlord and Judi's friend, army veteran Pete 'Macca' Maccasfield, is murdered, and her world is suddenly turned upside down.
Despite warnings from the city police to keep out of it, Judi can't help but get involved in the search for Macca's killer. But she soon becomes deeply entangled with some ruthlessly dangerous men. She must act fast and think smart to work out what they want - before anyone else gets hurt...
Long buried secrets resurface in Sherryl Clark's pacy crime novel that pushes Judi Westerholme to her limits to protect the people she loves most.
Praise for Trust Me, I'm Dead
'a whodunnit worthy of a binge alert' - The Westsider
'Sherryl Clark is a worthy addition to the crime writing fraternity, and Trust Me, I’m Dead is a book you should definitely add to your reading list' - Adrian Magson, Shots Mag
My Thoughts:
Dead and Gone is the second book to feature Judi Westerholme and this one can most certainly be read as a standalone. As somewhat of a completionist when it comes to series I read and reviewed Trust Me, I'm Dead previously.
Life has just about returned to 'normal' for Judi following the death of her brother and now taking over the care of her niece. A routine has been established and things appear to be rubbing along. Judi is taking shifts in the local pub and trying to arrange and juggle childcare accordingly.
What Judi hadn't bargained for was the murder of Macca, her boss, pub landlord and friend. Once again Judi finds herself embroiled in a police investigation.
I previously mentioned that I really like the character of Judi. She is fiesty, fiery and forthright, I wouldn't want to argue with her. I did want to shout at her at times during this story though as she just seemed to put herself in positions without thinking through the consequences.
There is again the perfect amount of mystery and suspense and the pace builds well until the final reveals at the end. I certainly didn't guess the ending. I also really enjoyed the Australian setting is felt like a little escape from a dreary British day, but I don't think my heart could take a day in the life of Judi Westerholme.
A promising and enjoyable book and I really hope there is another one. I just need to know more about Judi and Heath.
About the Author:
Sherryl Clark has had 40 children’s and YA books published in Australia, and several in the US and UK, plus collections of poetry and four verse novels. She has taught writing at Holmesglen TAFE and Victoria University. She recently completed a Master of Fine Arts program at Hamline University, Minnesota, and is now studying for a PhD in creative writing. Sherryl'
s debut novel, Trust Me, I'
m Dead, was shortlisted for the CWA Debut Dagger. It is the
first novel in the Judi Westerholme series, followed by Dead and Gone.
Find out more about Sherryl Clark:
Website: https://sherrylclarkcrimewriter.com/
Twitter: @sherrylwriter
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