Performance: A Kate Redman Mystery: Book 13

I have read several of Kate Redman’s mystery stories so have come to enjoy her company and admire her persistence in trying to solve crime as part of a hard-working police team. Following normal procedure, they investigate this horrific murder by looking into all aspects of this young actress’s life. Are her strictly religious responsible or was she unwise in her choice of boyfriend? At home Kate and older partner, Anderton, are settling into a new home together and need to decide on their plans for their future together. Although it is worthwhile following Kate’s life story through the books in the series, The Performance is perfect to read as a stand-alone mystery.

PERFORMANCE..#13 ...CELINA GRACE Anderson and Kate new home, unpacking when a call from DS Theo Marsh Young woman found in the wooded Atherton Park. Next morning seeing a poster for the regional theater and notice a young blond girl , that was there victim .Everyone said she was quiet, nice and didn’t volunteer about family. Worked at a cafe, paid in cash, family was weird, her acting family, roommates family, drawer with the cash money. Now Jo Austin is murdered, an actress, family, cash in a drawer, How did these two tie together, Kate figures it out. Giving use a nice flowing plot of intrigue as we have questions to be answered, Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion.

A body of a young female is discovered in a park in the town of Abbeyford by a dog walker. Without any identification, and no obvious motive D.I. Kate Redman with her team start the investigation. But why is so little known about the victim, what is her relationship to her family. What are her secrets. Another entertaining and well-written crime story with its cast of likeable and varied characters. A good addition to the series which can easily be read as a standalone story.