The Edge: A Superintendent Mike Yeadings Mystery

by: Clare Curzon

Published by: St. Martin's Minotaur

Reviewed by Sharon Broom

After Connie Barton heard a sound during a stormy night, she couldn’t get back to sleep. She convinced her husband, Ned (farm manager for the Hoad family) to investigate. The sound was from a banging barn door. Inside the dark barn, Ned discovered the naked body of Mrs. Hoad, spread-eagle over some bales of hay.

Superintendent Mike Yeadings is called out on the case. The disturbing news is that the woman is not the only one killed. Inside the house are the bodies of Mr. Hoad, his daughter and the daughter’s friend. The Hoad’s teenage son is not to be found.

Mike Yeadings and the police must find the killer. Is it the son? Or could he have been a victim? As Superintendent Yeadings, helped by DS Rosemary Zyczynski, follows the clues, they learn that there are many hidden secrets and the people involved with the Hoad family are not always what the seem to be.

If you enjoy British mysteries, The Edge is a disturbing yet interesting novel that will keep you turning the pages. As an American, I experienced some confusion as I wasn’t familiar with some of the British police terms.

This is my first book by Clare Curzon, but I’d gladly pick up another Superintendent Yeadings story.

Armchair Interviews says: The Edge is a fast read with clues and red herrings that will keep you guessing to the end.