Death at Paradise Park by Ross Greenwood

Release: November 6, 2023
Format: Ebook
Publisher: ‎ Boldwood Books
Source: Rachel’s Random Resources
Find it at: Amazon , B & N , Apple Books

When Alfie Hook settles down to eat his fish and chips by the Hunstanton seaside he hasn’t anticipated it is going to be his last meal. DS Ashley Knight and her Major Investigation Team are called to investigate. And when they discover who Alfie is married to, they realise this case is not going to be straightforward.

The team finds a second body in gruesome circumstances at the nearby Paradise Caravan Park. But they struggle to connect the two victims. Even after hours of interviews with the residents, and many questionable stories, to the police’s frustration, all their alibis check out. What are they concealing?

As the bodies mount up and the leads get ever more complicated, Ashley and her rookie partner Hector Fade finally join the dots. But then it’s a race against time to stop the killer striking again…

Bestselling Ross Greenwood is back with an unputdownable seaside thriller, perfect for fans of Mark Billingham, Ian Rankin and Peter James.

About the Author:

Ross Greenwood is the author of crime thrillers. Before becoming a full-time writer he was most recently a prison officer and so worked everyday with murderers, rapists and thieves for four years. He lives in Peterborough.

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Death at Paradise Park Review:

To begin, I found the dynamics between Ashley and her coworkers, like Barry, Hector, Michelle, and others, quite intriguing. Ashley’s connections, especially with Barry and Bhavini, were particularly captivating as I witnessed their character development. Even without reading the first book in the series, I could easily enjoy this one as a standalone.

Next, I relished the unique setting of the park and the caravan, something I hadn’t come across in my reading before. It provided an exciting backdrop to the story. I soon found myself engrossed with all the residents who became potential suspects in the murder.

Thirdly, I was pleasantly surprised by the murder mystery aspect. The story introduces many characters, such as Elizabeth, Percy, Dennis, Pip, Jasmine, and Katrina (to name a few). As the plot unfolds, there’s a surprisingly high body count, reminiscent of a slasher horror movie. The frequent twists and turns kept me engaged, with the story skillfully leading me to suspect various characters as the killer, only to have them meet a gruesome end.

Additionally, several scenes caught me off guard. Moments like Lionel’s entrance and Frankie’s discovery of a shocking death left a lasting impression. Moreover, the climactic car chase had me on the edge of my seat.

However, even with the many characters and intricate storylines, I couldn’t help but feel that some plotlines were left unresolved when I finished the book. While I appreciated the surprise reveal of the culprit, I wondered about the motivations behind the killings and some loose ends in subplots like Bhavini’s.

Despite these minor quibbles, I thoroughly enjoyed reading “Death at Paradise Park.” I want to explore the first book in the Ashley Knight series to see how it all began.