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Blood Mothers

(2023)
(The first book in the DS Kate Hamilton series)
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They took the children. Now they have to pay.

A rich socialite is found hacked to death in her Dublin home. It’s the beginning of a killing spree that leaves five apparently unconnected people brutally slain.

Kate Hamilton, a brilliant and ambitious detective sergeant, is assigned to the case and soon uncovers the connection between the victims – they were all involved in an illegal adoption scheme which was running in Ireland up to the 1980s.

In a deeply traditional society, unmarried mothers were shamed by their families, forced to give birth in secret and surrender their newborns for adoption, fuelling a lucrative and cruel baby trade.

Now, decades later, it seems someone is taking bloody revenge on those who played a part in the adoption racket.

With each day bringing a new victim, Kate and her team race to stop the bloodshed. But when she discovers she has a personal link with both victims and murderer, Kate realises her own life is in danger as never before.

Blood Mothers – the first in the gripping new series featuring DS Kate Hamilton.

What readers are saying about
Blood Mothers:

“This is an
excellent start to a new series… plenty of suspense as well as twists. A great start by the author of a promising series.” -Netgalley Reviewer

“I
could not put the book down, it was intriguing and mesmerizing. Well written with good story lines and good characters… 5 stars.” -Booksprout Reviewer

“This is a
really engrossing book. Another one I read in just one sitting. I am a fan of a strong female lead in a police procedural, and Kate is just that. A strong woman.” -Goodreads Reviewer

“Wow, what an explosive new author and series of books. Devoured this book in one sitting,
loved it. This was well written and the twists and turns were fantastic.” -Netgalley Reviewer

“… a
promising start to a new series.” -Netgalley Reviewer

“The start of a promising new series, I'm looking forward to the next outing and find out more about Kate's personal life.
Recommended!” -Netgalley Reviewer

Genre: Mystery

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