Other People's Houses by Clare Mackintosh
It feels good to start a new year with a book that you know will have you turning the pages and be a compelling read. With that in mind, I started my reading year with Other People's Houses by Clare Mackintosh, knowing that this author was highly likely to satisfy my needs. I was not disappointed. This is book 3 of the Ffion Morgan/Leo Brady detective series set in border country between Wales and England. As I live in Cheshire and I'm in the process of moving house, there was a lot to like for me. The premise is a good one. Unusual burglaries on The Hill, an exclusive housing development in Cheshire, corrupt estate agents, plus details of a cold case that goes back years. Naturally, we get the feeling these plot lines will all cross at some point. The mystery had me guessing all the way through and changing my mind only to be foiled again. Characters are well formed and this time around, I even had some sympathy for Leo's ex-wife at the hands of those who lived further up...
