Your Day To Die
Keith Wright
Genre:
Crime, Thriller, Mystery
Title: Your Day To Die
Author: Keith Wright
Genre: Crime Thriller
Series: Inspector Stark Series book 9
Date Published: 2024
Book Length: 292
Format: E book supplied by Love Books Tours in return for an honest review
Star Rating: 5***** I loved it and highly recommend
About Book: A secret kept for nearly a decade comes home to roost when retired pensioner Alan Jones and his wife, Sandra, are horribly murdered in their own home. Even Detective Inspector David Stark of Nottingham CID and his team are shocked by the methods used. This is no ordinary murder case. As the investigation throws up a connection, Stark is convinced that discovering the motive for the killings will ultimately reveal the killer’s identity. If they can find the motive, they can find the killer. When another life is taken in a similarly brutal manner it is apparent that a vendetta is at play. The killer is cold and calculated, designing the deaths to give the utmost pain. All the victims are bound together by one terrifying event, suppressed by all involved, and now as the veil of silence is torn away, all are personally informed by the killer when ‘It is your day to die.’ The race is on to find this sadist before any more lives are lost. Yet a nagging question evolves, can murder ever be justified?
My Thoughts: Your Day To Die by Keith Wright is a gripping crime thriller and the ninth instalment in the Inspector Stark series. This was my first experience with the series, and it works well as a standalone novel. The story is set in the 1980s, capturing the essence of that era with vivid detail that transported me back in time.
One aspect I particularly enjoyed was how each chapter began with a quote. These quotes added a sense of theatrics and anticipation, setting the tone for what was to come and making the reading experience even more engaging. Wright’s writing style masterfully built tension throughout the chapters, and there were moments when I found myself inwardly shouting, “No!” in disbelief at the characters’ choices. This emotional investment made the story even more thrilling.
Detective Inspector Stark, the main protagonist, was a character I found myself rooting for. He felt incredibly relatable, and I sensed that there was much more to his backstory that I was eager to uncover. His complexities added depth to the narrative, and I’m definitely motivated to go back and read the earlier books in the series to learn more about him and his previous cases.
In conclusion, Your Day To Die was a compelling and atmospheric thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat. Keith Wright’s ability to weave suspense with rich character development made this a memorable read. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys crime thrillers, whether they’re new to the series or longtime fans. I look forward to reading more of Inspector Stark’s world in the future!