The Blood Promise By: Liz Mistry

– Genre: Crime thriller, mystery
– Series: Solanki and McQueen Crime Series, book 1
– Plot: Detectives investigate murder linked to Jazzy’s past
– Main Characters: Jazzy Solanki, Annie McQueen, Imogen Clark
– Setting: Likely UK, with dark themes
– Themes: Murder, past trauma, pursuit of justice
– Style: Page-turning, chilling, immersive
– Jazzy’s goal: Solve case, confront dark past
– Tension: Killer’s twisted message, stalker connection
– Reviews: Praised as “page-turning and chilling” (The Sun), “dark, disturbing and compelling” (Neil Lancaster)
– Author: Liz Mistry, crime writer
– Target audience: Fans of crime thrillers, UK crime series
– Key elements: Twisted murder, detective’s dark past
– Mood: Dark, intense, suspenseful
– Pace: Likely fast-paced, gripping
– Characters: Complex, with deep backstories
– Plot focus: Solving murder, uncovering Jazzy’s connection
– Praise: “Gritty and gutsy, with assured writing” (Ruth Dugdall)
– Overall: A gripping crime thriller with dark twists
– Recommendation: For fans of Stuart MacBride, Val McDermid
– Similar authors: Like other UK crime writers, dark themes
– Series vibe: Launch of Solanki and McQueen series
– Setting vibe: Dark, with intense themes
– Focus: Jazzy’s pursuit of justice, confronting past.