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The Rookery Killer by Lana Williams

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The Rookery Killer (Field & Greystone, #4)

Barbara’s rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Series: Field and Greystone #4
Publication Date: 7/25/25
Period: Victorian London
Number of Pages: 335

OMGoodness! In this exciting installment, we get to solve three murders, recover missing evidence, root out corruption in Scotland Yard, and watch the slow-burn relationship between Henry and Amelia take another step forward. Over the course of the series, I’ve really come to enjoy both Henry and Amelia, as well as the supporting cast. Each book offers a self-contained mystery and can be read as a standalone, but I highly recommend starting from the beginning to fully appreciate the character development.

In the previous book, Inspector Henry Field finally closed the cold case that had haunted him for nearly two years. Matthew Greystone had been brutally stabbed, and for a long time, his killer remained at large—until Henry caught him. Henry could finally breathe easier… until the murderer escaped. Now, Henry must hunt him down again. As time passes and the fugitive remains missing, Henry’s reputation begins to suffer—especially as more bodies turn up. It becomes clear that someone isn’t just committing murders—they’re actively working to make Henry look guilty.

Amelia doesn’t play a major role in solving the crimes this time, but she remains a strong presence in the story. Hopefully, we’ll see her more involved in the investigation in the next book.

The story grabs you from page one and keeps you guessing right up to the end. The author does an excellent job of throwing in red herrings while keeping the real culprit hidden. Just when you think you’ve figured it out—surprise! And when you combine that with progress in Henry and Amelia’s romance, it makes for a winning read.

I highly recommend this book, this series, and this author.

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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The Gravesend Murder by Lana Williams

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The Gravesend Murder (The Field & Greystone Series, #3)The Gravesend Murder by Lana Williams

Tracy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars

Series: Field & Greystone, #3

Release Date: March 25, 2025

Scotland Yard Inspector Henry Field is shocked to learn that Benjamin Norris, a man he had interviewed days ago about a cold case has been found murdered in his Gravesend home. He was shot and the only clue Henry found was an Egyptian gold scarab beetle hidden in the sofa. Benjamin Norris was an import-export merchant with a shop on Threadneedle Street, just like his cold case murder victim Matthew Greystone, making Henry wonder if the cases are connected. A thought that gains ground when Matthew’s widow Amelia contacts him with some troubling news. Henry wants nothing more than to solve Matthew’s murder, not just for himself but for Amelia, a woman he has begun to care for, but feels unable to pursue while Matthew’s murder is yet unsolved. But as he steps up his investigation of Benjamin’s murder, the bodies begin to pile up, secrets unravel, and a new villain emerges – one who has set his sights on Amelia.

Widow Amelia Greystone has not had an easy time the last few years, first her young daughter died from scarlet fever, then her husband was murdered. But she has done her best to carry on and her friendship with Inspector Field has helped her more than he could possibly know. When Amelia gets a letter from a criminal that she helped Henry capture, stating that she knows who killed Matthew, Amelia immediately contacts Henry. She goes to see Elizabeth Drake in prison, but the woman refuses to tell her who killed her husband, but she makes it clear – Matthew was not an innocent victim. Amelia is more determined than ever to find out who killed Matthew and knows that Henry is the only person she can truly trust. When their investigation leads to a dangerous crime lord, she realizes her husband was not the man she thought he was, making her question everything, including her feelings for Henry. Despite the risks, Amelia continues to aid in the investigation and ends up in the crosshairs of the man responsible for Matthew’s death.

This was another wonderful installment of the Field & Greystone series. This story sucked me in from the very first page and held me in thrall until the last word! The story has story has strong ties to the previous books and nicely sets up the next book. The ongoing relationship between Henry and Amelia continues to deepen but still remains firmly on the back burner. This book definitely gives some closure and the mystery is superb. I loved it and would happily recommend this book to my fellow Historical Mystery lovers! This is the third book in the series and while it could be read as a standalone title, I would recommend reading the series in order for the best reader experience.

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *