Shed No Tears : A Novel
Author(s): Caz Frear
Acclaimed and internationally bestselling crime novelist Caz Frear returns with her third superb novel featuring Cat Kinsella, a cop “on par with Susie Steiner’s and Tana French’s female detectives” (Kirkus Reviews).
Four victims. Killer caught. Case closed . . . or is it?
Growing up in a London family with ties to organized crime, Detective Constable Cat Kinsella knows the criminal world better than most cops do. As a member of the city’s Metropolitan Police, she’s made efforts to distinguish herself from her relatives. But leading an upstanding life isn’t always easy, and Cat has come close to crossing the line, a fact she keeps well hidden from her superiors.
Working their latest case, Cat and her partner Luigi Parnell discover a connection to a notorious criminal: serial killer Christopher Masters, who abducted and killed several women in 2012. Though the cops eventually apprehended him, his final victim, Holly Kemp, was never found and he never confessed to her murder, despite the solid eyewitness testimony against him. Now, six years later, the discovery of Holly’s remains near Cambridge seems to be the definitive proof needed to close the case.
Still, a few key items of evidence don’t quite line up. As Cat and Parnell look closer, they find discrepancies that raise troubling questions. But someone will do anything to keep past secrets hidden—and as they inch closer to the truth, they may be putting themselves in jeopardy . . .
Review(s):
“Another standout thriller from the phenomenal Caz Frear. Sharply written and expertly plotted. . . . Cannot wait for the next Cat Kinsella!"
“Bubbling with energy and its heroine’s tart humor, Shed No Tears is the third book in Caz Frear’s series featuring Kinsella. The Irish connection and Frear’s easy way with dialogue have drawn inevitable comparisons to Tana French, but Frear is less brooding and brisker in moving the plot forward, making this book an addictive read.”
“A wondrously atmospheric tale where the fog rolling in over the streets of London mirror the moral morass in which Kinsella finds herself mired. This is mystery writing of the highest order.”
“Frear skillfully guides Shed No Tears to a solid conclusion that is as believable as it is surprising. Beginning with her 2018 debut Sweet Little Lies, Frear has proven to be a talent to watch.”
"Frear’s complex plotting, vivid and nuanced characterization and realistic dialogue confirm her stature as a top-notch practitioner of the genre."
“With the release of Shed No Tears, another triumph in the series, Frear is clearly separating herself from the overcrowded pack of writers in the mystery genre and carving out her own unique path. . . The writing is taut and complex throughout. Readers better catch on quickly before new authors in the genre start being called ‘the new Caz Frear.’”
“Artfully paced. . . . each revelation feels earned and adds to the suspense. . . . Frear’s tight control of the reins keeps the tension high. Shed No Tears grabs the reader and doesn’t let go.”
"I loved it! I love the central character Cat Kinsella, the brilliant dialogue, clear plotting and unique voice. This is my favorite in the series to date."
"Brilliantly written, cleverly plotted, great characters. Can't wait to see this fly!"
“Frear creates an atmosphere of tension among the detectives and witnesses and in Cat’s personal life that will make readers want to devour this mystery in one sitting.”
ISBN: 9780062979865