Joined in 2023 
82 
63 About this deal
It soon becomes clear that the murders were carefully planned and the finger of suspicion points to an organised crime gang, but ;as the evidence mounts, a far more sinister theory emerges. ; It soon becomes clear that the murders were carefully planned and the finger of suspicion points to an organised crime gang, but as the evidence mounts, a far more sinister theory emerges. 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. It is prompting readers to reflect on their own experiences that form ones moral compass, as well as our choices forming our eventual destiny. The police start to piece together that all of the protagonists were together at the end of secondary school some thirty years ago and that they (plus some others drawn in: a successful local car dealer, Ashley’s own police inspector boss – both of whom have been acting very strangely recently) were all part of a drug and alcohol impacted beach party a year or so after secondary school where a charismatic and attractive, but troubled, young girl (around who the group centred) died of an unexplained drowning – with some recently received photographs by a number of those involved and which seem to imply their culpability in the death, adding to the complexities and conflicted behaviors. Other characters involved are a local crab fisherman who seems to find many of the bodies and a disabled man whose relationship with the group at the party or the recent events is unclear.
I really liked the main character, Ashley, who is an independent, clever and empathetic detective. It is great to see a female taking the lead in these novels, even better when the author gives her a young, ambitious male junior to put in his place and teach the ropes. I thought the friction and developing relationship (professional, not romantic) between the two was an interesting dynamic in the novel. There were a lot of other characters in the rest of the team to get to know as well, so many that a couple of times I got lost as to who was who, but I think there is good scope for a lot of interesting stories to come out of this team in the future. Stereotypes are challenged in a refreshing way particularly in the make up of the investigation team - always pleasing to see.
Customer reviews
Emma @damppebbles is honoring #bookbloggers with her annual #R3COMM3ND3D2023 – and today is myday! November 18, 2023 It soon becomes clear that the murders were carefully planned and the finger of suspicion points to an organised crime gang, but as the evidence mounts, a far more sinister theory emerges. Ashley has been allocated a young but opinionated partner in Hector Fade, and sparks soon fly. Annoyingly for Ashley, Hector is no pushover and looks destined for great things. ;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. But then another body is found.
Death on Cromer Beach" is a slow-burning mystery, expertly crafted to build tension, suspense and intrigue. Greenwood takes his time to delve into the psychological aspects of the characters and the emotional undercurrents of the story. This deliberate pacing allows for a thorough exploration of motives and clues, keeping the reader in suspense until the final revelations. 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. Police procedures are often treated flippantly in crime novels but here they are taken seriously. It was a delight to read about a briefing meeting with 50 people (not just that 4 or 5 that must fiction murders seem to involve) and headquarters being a decent building with good facilities. The homicide investigation is a challenging one for the team. Suspects are few, and are unreliable and unprepared for police questioning. An historic case from 1989 seems to be somehow linked to the current murders and Ashley fears that more bodies may be found.Ross Greenwood's "Death on Cromer Beach" is a yet another fun & gripping procedural that takes readers on a journey to the tame but atmospheric and even enigmatic shores of Norfolk, where the tranquil waves hide secrets darker than the depths of the ominous, and seemingly insatiable appetite of the sea. This is a novel that effortlessly weaves a complex web of suspense, inviting readers to dive into a world where the line between the natural beauty of the coast and the secrets it conceals, constantly blurs. There are some elements to the plot at the start of the book that are written cleverly, gradually revealing the story whilst building the atmosphere. I read Ross Greenwood's DI Barton series of British police procedurals and enjoyed them very much. I assumed another would be coming along when he shifted gears and has given us DS Ashley Knight. Middle aged, competent detective in county Norfolk. Cromer Beach, I learned, is a modest resort town on the Norfolk coast. Greenwood spends personal time there and chose it as his setting for this crime story.
Ashley has been allocated a young but opinionated partner in Hector Fade, and sparks soon fly. Annoyingly for Ashley, Hector is no pushover and looks destined for great things. 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. But then another body is found. The first three books are stand alone, however, some of the characters cross over, and you can see how at times, their lives overlap. There’s a killer on the loose who wants them to believe that the beach has a memory. They must be caught, or others will meet their end by the sea.
Special offers and product promotions
With a well-crafted plot and strong characterization, this book should appeal to many fans of the genre. 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. Highly recommended! Confession time: This is the first novel I’ve read by this author. He has also written another police procedural series featuring D.I. Barton. I’ve added the first book of that series to my lengthy TBR list. Detective Sergeant Ashley Knight is the main character here and her partner is new guy Detective Sergeant Hector Fade. We get to know the main members of the police team throughout the book, building up a picture of their professional lives and glimpses into their private lives. I enjoyed this aspect of it and also many of the other characters. I especially loved Geoffrey the fisherman and Ashley’s elderly neighbour Arthur.
I am eagerly looking forward to reading the next book in this new series, featured in another coastal town, just up the road from Cromer. Another key character in the book is Cromer itself – the author has gained permission from a number of local businesses to feature them and this gives the book a strong authenticity. I must admit that Cromer is far from my favourite Norfolk beach (too stony, not particularly dog friendly, and too crowded in season) or towns (Holt which is featured and correctly praised in the book is far more to my tastes) but I was delighted in particular to see the excellent Doggie Diner featured (where I was fortunate enough to win a raffle for “what a load of old squit” Waffles the Giant Dog). The first in a new series from bestselling author, Ross Greenwood! A brutal double murder on a Norfolk beach horrifies the town of Cromer. The way the victims died is chilling and so Norfolk’s Major Investigation Team task DS Ashley Knight to manage the case. I was invested in the plot very early and enjoyed it twisting around - parts of the ending were completely implausible but I still enjoyed reading it. This is the first in the new DS Knight series by Ross Greenwood and was published by Bookouture on April 26th, 2023.I'm always curious how a team of detectives can all immediately throw themselves into a new investigation with no reference to what they were doing the previous day. This happens in this plot although there is a reference to a domestic abuse incident that seemed authentic and I was then disappointed when it was linked to the murders. PDF / EPUB File Name: Death_on_Cromer_Beach_-_Ross_Greenwood.pdf, Death_on_Cromer_Beach_-_Ross_Greenwood.epub
Great Deal 
New Comment