The Wetlands by J.J. Richards

Viscerally gripping and methodically plotted, The Wetlands by J.J. Richards is another breathless police procedural in the DCI Walker Crime Thrillers series. A merciless serial killer is preying on the weak and elderly in the murky marshes of Lancashire, drawing Walker into a dark rural hunt for the sadistic force of nature. Offering an immersive glimpse into the nuance and investigative instincts of a high-stakes case, the prose is realistic and deeply detailed, but also flavored with emotive descriptions and a hauntingly evil antagonist. Loyal fans of the series and new readers will not be disappointed, as this installment is easily one of Walker’s most chilling and psychologically intense mysteries yet.