Usually I love the Cooper/Fry series but for some reason, this book didn't do it for me. As per usual, the two don't interact much but there's a definite underlying need for each other (not in *that* way, professionally). Cooper is investigating the drowning death of a young girl, one he tried to save by diving in to the water. He senses, based on virtually nothing, that there's something more to the death. Along the way he uncovers several ugly secrets and possibly ruins a life or two (something he doesn't seem to feel anything about). Fry, in the mean time, is in Birmingham in the role of "Injured Party" as her rape case has been reopened. Again, more ugly secrets are uncovered and at least one life lost. Cooper does lend a hand to Fry, but not the other way around. Diane seems to be even more angry about Ben, even less part of the police force. Perhaps that's why this was a lesser work for me - their interaction is as important as the mystery. One of his better ones. Gets 4 stars because Dovedale and the Manifold valley are so lovely and because I once heard the author give a talk in Bakewell library and he was very engaging. I really enjoy the way he brings the story to life by involving the geography (not just geology and architecture) of the area. I have sometimes wondered if I enjoy the books so much because I know (and love) the Peak District so well, but this book is half set in Birmingham which I am not familiar with and it worked for me just as well.
Do You like book Lost River (2010)?
Not impressed really. I am not sure I would read any more by Stephen Booth
—duongv45
I enjoyed this book but was not one of his best ones in my opinion.
—Evelyn
somewhat disappointing, have always enjoyed his earlier books
—suuurge
I enjoyed the book. A page turner. Surprising ending!
—Jessica
