Behind You by Chloe Phoenix

Behind You: A Shona Jones Mystery by Chloe Phoenix

Release: January 9, 2022
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Independently published
Source: Zooloos Book Tours
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Practice nurse Shona Jones treats herself to a well deserved holiday in Spain.

When she arrives she makes a grim discovery in a theatre. This plunges her into an investigation .It reveals secrets well hidden among the inhabitants of the small Spanish town and an amateur Pantomime company run by expats.

Shona also encounters another puzzle centred around a disastrous visit she made to the town when she was a teenager.

She makes friends, and some enemies as she searches for answers, including the enigmatic Ron . He seems eager to help her solve the mystery.

About the Author:

In 2014 Chloe Phoenix retired early to Spain, after a busy life of raising a family, and working, mostly in admin in the UK. She fell in love with the area and settled there with her partner, later to become her husband.

As she had always enjoyed reading and writing, and with plenty of time on her hands, she joined a writer’s group. Encouraged by the support of the group, and inspired by her life in Spain, she produced her first novel Behind You. It is the first of a series about a female detective called Shona Jones. She is writing her way through this series and thoroughly enjoying the process.

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Behind You Review:

“Behind You” is a lovely slow-burning crime fiction mystery set in the backdrop of a pantomime show, and I enjoyed reading it.

Firstly, I enjoyed the setting and the character. Shona shines as the nurse, taking a break from her volatile relationships and coming to Malaga. As soon as she comes to town, she stumbles on a mystery as she sees a victim in the theater. I liked how the author paced the mystery element, and I admit I did not figure out the suspect until the end. Moreover, I enjoyed how she sparked a conversation with Ron to see how it would go. Ron was pleasant but gave me mixed vibes because he acted impulsively and sometimes hurt Shona.

Even the supporting characters were lovely. I particularly enjoyed Zara and how he spices up Allison and Jeff’s relationship. The author also gives depth to the supporting cast, so you feel like you know them in person and can understand what they go through. Some of my favorites were Joe, Allison, and even Alan. I also liked the quaint backstop of Los Perdidos and how the author described it.

The author also adds humor to some scenes, like how Ron introduces Jack and Jill to Shona. We also get some interesting spooky moments, like when Shona meets Vixen, who predicts her future. The book also ends well and sets the pace for the continuation. Some moments were left open-ended, particularly relating to Paul, but we will find out in the continuation.

Overall, “Behind You” is a fun start to the Shona Jones Mystery series, and I look forward to reading the next installment.