Perfect Dead (DI Frank Farrell, Book 2)

DI Frank Farrell and his team are called to investigate what appears to be a suicide. When Farrell finds evidence to the contrary, it turns into a murder investigation. The murder investigation leads to the mysterious Ivy House, home of ‘The Collective’, a sinister commune of artists who will do anything to keep their twisted secrets hidden. When the remains of a young girl are found nearby, Farrell realizes that the two cases may be connected. The first victim was an artist ... the young girl modeled for several of the artists....and fell in love with one of them. And when it's discovered that a group of art forgeries are found in the area, Farrell finds himself nearly overwhelmed. Now he must track down a ruthless killer before another person dies, this time much closer to home. Farrell is a terrific character. He is a Catholic Priest, now non-practicing, and a break in his belief led him to law enforcement. Recovering from a near mental breakdown, he is now questioning whether to stay where he is ... or return to the church. His team are young and dedicated and have much respect for their boss. They also all have their own personal issues which puts them at odds with their respective jobs. There is much suspense which starts slowly and builds to a rapid boiling of murder, revenge, blackmail, and many secrets. Many thanks to the author / Harper Impulse and Killer Reads / Netgalley / TBR Requestor Review for the digital copy of this crime thriller. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.