Vengeance Street

Author: Louise Sharland

Genre: Crime, thriller, mystery

Publisher: Bloodhound Books

Date Published: 2024

Book Length: 282

Star Rating: 5 ***** I loved it and  highly recommend

About Book: A disgraced probation officer’s clients are falling victim to a vicious killer—but will anyone believe what she has to say? Grace Midwinter is at breaking point. Following a dreadful mistake at work, her career as a probation officer is hanging by a thread. Then her clients start dying in grotesque and premeditated ways. When one ex-offender is beaten and dumped in the harbour, and another grisly corpse is discovered soon afterwards, Grace can’t help but dredge up her recent past. Rumours swirl about conspiracies and vendettas, some involve Grace and her colleagues. Grace discovers that the deaths have been made to look like the sordid results of a gangland turf war but are hiding something else. Can she persuade the people in power that her suspicions could be correct?

My Thoughts: "Vengeance Street" by Louise Sharland is a gritty crime thriller that I think masterfully blends mystery and suspense. Sharland’s descriptive prose is exceptional especially in the scenes involving the perpetrator, this created an eerie atmosphere that enabled me to feel the fear and tension.

The main protagonist, Grace, is a complex character laden with flaws, angst, and uncertainties, despite being a professional woman with a child and an ex-husband. Her relatability drew me in, making me truly root for her as she battles not only her personal demons but also her boss.

As I read more of the story, I found myself trying to piece together the clues and predict the outcome. However, Sharland's intricate plotting kept me guessing until the very end, making "Vengeance Street" a true page-turner. In conclusion, Sharland has crafted a compelling narrative that kept me on the edge of my seat, making "Vengeance Street" a must-read for fans of crime and thriller genres.