Cut to the Bone

Name: Cut to the Bone
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Roz Watkins
ISBN: 9780008214739

Author: Roz Watkins

Series: A DI Meg Dalton thriller #3

Narrator: Caro Clarke

Unabridged: 13 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ

Published: 06/25/2020

Categories: Fiction, Crime, Suspense & Thriller, Mystery & Detective, Police Procedural, Women Sleuths

Synopsis

‘I BARELY CAME UP FOR AIR’ ’ONE OF THE BEST CRIME WRITERS OUT THERE’ ‘AN ABSOLUTE MASTERCLASS’ ‘A RIVETING AND PROPULSIVE THRILLER’ ‘SMART AND ATMOSPHERIC’ ___ A beautiful young social-media star goes missing. But who took her? When controversial internet celebrity Violet Armstrong vanishes in the middle of a scorching Peak District summer, the case sparks a media frenzy. The clock is ticking for DI Meg Dalton and her team to find Violet before online threats explode into real-life violence. And then the blood and hair of a young woman are found in an empty pig trough at the local abattoir… The more Meg finds out about this unnerving case, the more she becomes convinced that something very, very bad has happened to Violet. With temperatures rising and the press demanding answers, the case is about to take a terrifying turn… In bestselling author Roz Watkins’ chilling new thriller, DI Meg Dalton must face her most disturbing case yet. Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Susie Steiner and Val McDermid. ‘BRILLIANT AND COMPELLING’ ‘A REAL-PAGE TURNER’ ‘I INHALED THIS NOVEL. IT REACHED TO MY BONE’ ‘A DARK AND TWISTY TALE, WITH A POWERHOUSE FINISH’ ‘ANOTHER RIPPER FROM ROZ. BRILLIANT! ‘SUSPENSE OOZES FROM EVERY PAGE’ ‘A HEART-IN-YOUR-MOUTH READ’ ‘CHILLINGLY COMPELLING AND UTTERLY TWISTED’ ‘WILL KEEP YOU GLUED TO YOUR SEAT’ ‘A TERRIFIC READ’ ‘GRIPPING AND GRUESOME’ ‘GRIPPING, CLEVER AND TWISTY’ What authors and readers are saying about :

Reviews

Goodreads review by Whispering on June 17, 2020

The synopsis of the book drew me in but after just five chapters I found myself becoming frustrated with the characters, including the main character DI Meg Dalton. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, especially when Meg was questioning people, and the banter between herself and her partner began......more

Goodreads review by Louise on June 24, 2020

DI Meg Dalton #3 A young woman is missing and Meg and her partner DS Jai Sanghera are investigating. Violet had been a social media star. The race is on to find Violet before the online threats explode into real life. But then the blood and hair of a woman are found in a pig through at the local abat......more

Goodreads review by Elaine on February 27, 2020

I would like to thank Netgalley and HQ for an advance copy of Cut to The Bone,the third novel to feature DI Meg Dalton of the Derbyshire Police. When Violet Armstrong goes missing from an abattoir in the Peak District village of Gritton it is a big deal as 18 year old Violet is an internet phenomenon......more

Goodreads review by Holli on June 18, 2020

I am truly surprised how much I enjoyed this book, considering there were some elements where I just found myself going "That would never happen!" And I just didn't really click with our main character Meg. However, I tried guessing the ending all the way though and had absolutely no idea what was c......more

Goodreads review by Kate on January 25, 2021

Roz Watkins is a fantastic writer and I love Meg Dalton and the setting in the Peaks, an area that is very dear to my heart. Some disturbing themes are tackled in Cut to the Bone but they're balanced by the wonderful wit and kindness of Meg, her team and the author's prose. This is such a good serie......more

Quotes

Praise for Roz Watkins: ‘A formidable newcomer to British crime writing’ ‘I love Roz Watkins’ books, she’s one of the best crime writers out there’ ‘A fabulous book. I can’t wait to meet DI Meg Dalton again’ ‘An outstanding debut. The Devil’s Dice had me gripped from the start’ ‘Twisty, creepy, funny, and you may shed a tear too. More DI Meg Dalton please!’ ‘A page-turning debut featuring a fabulous lead character. Full of wry wit and weird legends, this mystery thriller is fresh, fun and full of emotion’ ‘A fascinating debut with a deliciously old school mystery at its heart. I can’t wait to see what Watkins does next!’ ‘A pacy, twisty read that had me on the edge of my seat…what a brilliant debut! ’ ‘Exceptional debut. Beautifully written and observed crime novel, with such well rounded maturity it was a pleasure to read from start to finish. Glad it is a series so that we all have a lot more to look forward to.’ ‘The Devil's Dice encapsulates the dark heart of the Peaks and enthrals the reader with its clever and compelling plot.’ ‘Brilliant. I love Meg!’ ‘Smart, atmospheric detective story with an unexpected topical twist’ ‘Really enjoyed The Devil’s Dice – loved the supernatural feel and excellent resolution. What a copper!’ ‘A humdinger of a debut – whip-smart and with a protagonist you’re guaranteed to want to get behind’