I really enjoyed this start to a new crime/detective series from Wes Markin.
When old remains are discovered in a suitcase in Whitby, Detective Chief Inspector Frank Black is put on the case. He sees beyond the bones to the person they once were, with hopes and dreams that were snatched from them too soon. But Frank’s also a bit of a mess. He’s getting on in age, his home life is (secretly) chaotic and he’s working with a new team.
I wasn’t sure what to make of Frank and co in the first few pages, but it’s worth persevering as the author slowly builds the characters up – particularly Frank and his new partner, Gerry. She’s autistic and highly competent, but it takes Frank a minute to understand how to work around her. What I like is that they’re both shrewd, intelligent hard workers – just with different challenges.
The murder mystery is compelling, though it takes a while to understand how all the ‘suspect’ POVs will work/come together.
Sometimes police detective mysteries can feel a bit cookie-cutter. But Forgotten Bones has its own distinct flavour that makes it more memorable than other titles in the genre, for me. Looking forward to the next one in the series.
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