A rich cast of characters and an explosive plot kept me turning the pages until the final dramatic twist. Unfortunately, the story slows right down with the introduction of DS Ashley Knight and the numerous police officers involved in the case.

What he has written here is a fast-paced, action-filled puzzle with believable characters that's spiced with a lot of humour.

I have read several of this author's books and when I saw he had a new series I definitely needed to check it out.

As the first in a new series of books, we are introduced to DS Ashley Knight, a police officer with a past and hopefully a future after enjoying this book so much!DCI Kettle will lhead the investigation, with DS Ashley Knight as deputy Senior investigation Officer, with newbie DC Hector Fade by her side . When the pair delve into the case, they struggle to understand who would inflict such suffering on their victims and hope the crime is a one off from a deranged and dangerous individual. Fifty Years of Fear book was started a long time ago but parenthood and then after working in sales management all my life, i randomly spent four years as a prison officer. Whilst it won’t win any literary prizes, Greenwood has again painted a realistic world, based on a real town, real places within that town, with intrigue, fun and another excellent narrative that is never over the top.

This is the first in the new DS Knight series by Ross Greenwood and was published by Bookouture on April 26th, 2023. It’s also very well-paced and exciting, but you get chance to know the characters too, it isn’t just action by any means. This has a slew of crimes and a slew of suspects and complex back stories to be sorted out by the detectives. Detective Sergeant Ashley Knight heads up the team, hoping to catch a killer before things progress.The novel's exploration of the depths of humans dealing with pain, guilt, and the often heavy consequences of one's actions is thought-provoking and at times, even profound. The twists and turns the author lead us through made for a fascinating story which kept me hooked until the last page was turned.

It was on one of these occasions that I met my partner about 100 metres from my back door whilst walking a dog. As more bodies emerge on the beachfront, DS Knight and her team must locate a killer and stop the slayings. This interminable talking cut a large swathe through chapters where I would have preferred more nitty-gritty about the case.I am not a good critic and in reviews just share my overall impression - I leave the gory details to those of you with those skills. Using flashback sequences and a plethora of suspects, the story takes on many angles and allows the reader to feel fully involved. All in all, “The Death on Cromer Beach” was a very enjoyable police procedural and I look forward to further books in this series with enthusiasm. Plot development is also key to a great thriller, particularly in a debut when casting the net to capture the reader’s attention is key.