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Horsey Mere: A chilling Norfolk Broads crime thriller (DI Tanner Norfolk Broads Murder Mystery Series Book 5) Kindle Edition

by David Blake (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 9,320 ratings
A CHILLING NORFOLK BROADS CRIME THRILLER!
"Beautifully written, brutally wrenching, this is David Blake's best work so far." Samantha, Amazon.co.uk

The remains of a 17th Century witch, an MP found hanging above a five-pointed star, and three girls with powers beyond anyone's control.

As DI Tanner and DS Evans endeavour to make plans for their big day, the chance discovery of Norfolk's last known witch, tried and hanged by Norfolk’s infamous Witchfinder General, sparks a chain of the most horrific events, none of which Tanner seems able to stop.

Set within the mysterious beauty of the Norfolk Broads, this fast-paced British detective series is a dark cozy Norfolk murder mystery with a slice of humour and a touch of romance, one that will have you guessing until the very end, when the last shocking twist is finally revealed.

Horsey Mere is a totally addictive gripping crime thriller, the fifth in a chilling series of serial killer books, ones which will rapidly convert followers of L J Ross, Faith Martin, Joy Ellis, Damien Boyd, J M Dalgliesh, and Elly Griffiths into David Blake devotees.
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    DI Tanner Norfolk Broads Murder Mystery Series
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08B8VYDF9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Black Oak Publishing (August 7, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 7, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.6 MB
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No. 1 International Bestselling Author with over ONE MILLION books sold!

Having sold over a million books around the world, and with number one bestsellers in both the UK and Australia, David is best known for writing fast-paced crime thrillers that are impossible to put down.

When not writing, David likes to spend his time mucking about in boats, often in the Norfolk Broads, where most of his books are based.

THE DCI TANNER SERIES

1. Broadland

2. St. Benet's

3. Moorings

4. Three Rivers

5. Horsey Mere

6. The Wherryman

7. Storm Force

8. Long Gore Hall

9. Weavers' Way

10. Bluebell Wood

11. Swanton Morley

12. Stokesby Grave

13. The Bastwick Testament (pre-order)

14. Blackfleet Broad (pre-order)

THE INSPECTOR CAPSTAN SERIES

1. The Slaughtered Virgin of Zenopolis

2. The Curious Case of Cut-Throat Cate

3. The Thrills & Spills of Genocide Jill

4. The Herbaceous Affair of Cocaine Claire

THE SPACE POLICE SERIES

1. Attack of the Mammary Clans

2. The Final Fish Finger

3. The Toaster That Time Forgot

4. Rise of the Retail-Bot

5. Enemy at the Cat Flap

6. The Day The Earth Moved A Bit

THE ABIGAIL LOVE SERIES

1. Prime Time Love

2. Headline Love

STAND-ALONE BOOKS

1. Galaxy Squad: Danger from Drackonia

2. Fish Fingered: Short Story Collection

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Customers enjoy this crime thriller for its amazing plot with plenty of twists and turns, and find it among the best in the series. The book features well-developed characters that readers care about, and customers describe it as heartbreaking and emotional.

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21 customers mention "Plot"18 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the plot of the book, which features plenty of twists and turns, with one customer noting how it cleverly leads readers through the investigations.

"...The plot was a good one by and large, and kept you guessing...." Read more

"Dialog often trite and unbelievable. Good story line & plot, but I often found myself rolling my eyes at the dialogue...." Read more

"...A great story with plenty of twists and turns. The proofreaders missed many places where names and genders get confused." Read more

"...This was a good story, tight and fast paced. I'm enjoying the series immensely." Read more

21 customers mention "Readability"21 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable and enjoyable, with several noting it's the best in the series.

"...Horsey Mere is one of the best crime books that I have read, it had so many things going on at the same time and then in the end, they all tie..." Read more

"...Thrilled to spend another evening in their company, I devoured the book in one sitting...." Read more

"...This was a good story, tight and fast paced. I'm enjoying the series immensely." Read more

"...It's worth reading, especially if you have read at least the one prior to this." Read more

10 customers mention "Heartbreaking story"7 positive3 negative

Customers describe the story as heartbreaking and emotional, with one customer mentioning being moved to tears.

"...It was also heart wrenching, emotional and sad and yes, the ‘twist’ was a shock...." Read more

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"This book made me mad, made me cry, made me hate some of the characters and love others...." Read more

"...I would not recommend it to anyone. Bad story, David Blake." Read more

9 customers mention "Character development"7 positive2 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with several noting they care about the characters, and one customer highlighting the insight into DI Tanner's personality.

"Very fine writing. Characters that you care about. Characters you dislike...." Read more

"I've loved the development of the characters through the series--then I got to Chapter 53 of this book and just gave up...." Read more

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"Kind of a bland British police procedural. The main characters are not very well developed and seem shallow at best...." Read more

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  • Deslie Northcote
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2020
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    I have read all of David Blake’s DI John Tanner books and enjoyed every one of them. I wasn’t a big fan of his previous book, Three Rivers, but I am so glad that I continued with the series.
    Horsey Mere is one of the best crime books that I have read, it had so many things going on at the same time and then in the end, they all tie up.
    It was also heart wrenching, emotional and sad and yes, the ‘twist’ was a shock.
    I can’t wait for the next book in this series to see what life brings to DI Tanner and company.
    Thank you David Blake.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Almost didn't finish this bookvivisiou
    Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2020
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    Why? Because I hate it when the author kills off one of the main characters. The plot was a good one by and large, and kept you guessing. I didn't see the outcome of the first murder, or the several that followed, having the resolution they had. And I didn't like the fact that the author didn't resolve the issue of a vicious xenophobic monster running for MP. Maybe it's not fair to expect an author to anticipate how each reader will respond?
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Horsey Mere, oh how sad!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2025
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    Without giving readers a spoiler alert, I actually got so into this book that I cried! I tend to picture the characters in a really good book, and if one dies, it's like one of my friends died. True book lovers will understand. Read this series, but start with book one! You won't be disappointed.
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  • Roger Wills
    5.0 out of 5 stars Think again
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2025
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    If you think you know how the plot is going, think again. Every loose end has a surprising destination, but they all converge at a complex finale to a hard to put down story. We'll done.
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  • I M Able
    3.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2021
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    Dialog often trite and unbelievable. Good story line & plot, but I often found myself rolling my eyes at the dialogue. No way conversation between police & suspects or public would proceed the way they do in the story- I guess since it's considered a 'cosy' mystery the author can get away with it
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  • Baba
    4.0 out of 5 stars Shocking, grisly, and tragic
    Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024
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    This is one of the most horrifying stories I have ever read. I would not recommend it to anyone. Bad story, David Blake.
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  • Cynthia Darby
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing happens in a vacuum!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2020
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    Last nigh I stumbled upon this latest installment of Tanner & Evans pursuit of justice. Thrilled to spend another evening in their company, I devoured the book in one sitting. The discovery of an ancient witch’s grave leads to a series of grizzly deaths. The possible suspects are legion, but in the end the trail of death leads somewhere no one could foresee. A perfect illustration that for every choice there is a consequence because nothing happens in a vacuum!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars This series is excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2021
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    Very fine writing. Characters that you care about. Characters you dislike. These are the sort of books that keep you looking for the next one in the series. Thank you Mr Blake.
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  • Ginger Book Geek
    5.0 out of 5 stars Superb crime fiction
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 22, 2021
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    I have been a fan of David’s work for a while now. I haven’t quite caught up with everything that he has written but I am getting there. I particularly love the series which features Detective Inspector Tanner and Detective Sergeant Evans. ‘Horsey Mere’ is the fifth book in the series and it is another corker from David Blake. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it but more about that in a bit.
    It took me no time at all to get into ‘Horsey Mere’. In fact the synopsis was enough to grab my attention and the story within the covers sealed the deal as it were. As soon as I started to read the book I knew that I was going to be in for a treat and that I would find it impossible to put the book down for any length of time. I was right on both counts. I read ‘Horsey Mere’ in one long reading binge. I became so wrapped up in the story that I lost all track of time and I managed to cut out all other distractions so that I could focus solely on the book and the characters. ‘Horsey Mere’ was one of those books that I was desperate to finish because I needed to know how the story concluded but I was enjoying the author’s writing style, the story and the characters so much that I just didn’t want the book to end. I found ‘Horsey Mere’ to be an unputdownable and gripping read, which kept me guessing and kept me on the edge of my seat.
    ‘Horsey Mere’ is extremely well written but then I have thought that to be true of David’s work in general. He certainly knows how to grab your attention from the start and draw you into what proves to be a compelling read. Reading ‘Horsey Mere’ felt like being on a scary and unpredictable rollercoaster ride with several twists and turns along the way. I felt as though I was part of the story and that’s thanks to David’s very vivid and realistic storytelling.
    In short I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘Horsey Mere’ and I would definitely recommend this book to other readers. I will certainly be reading more of David’s work in the future. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bravo
    Reviewed in Australia on August 13, 2020
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    Another brilliant read. Love this collection about a not so perfect DI Tanner. It makes him real. I enjoy thee police procedures but I love getting to know the hero and heroin of your books even more. A perfect blend of both. Thank you.
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  • Halsam91
    5.0 out of 5 stars I am hooked
    Reviewed in Canada on December 20, 2024
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    I have been reading the books out of sequence but it doesn't matter. Each book is a different case, just the main characters are the same. I love his books.
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  • Irene R Anderson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping Series
    Reviewed in Canada on November 29, 2021
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    The Norfolk Broad crime thrillers have been an exceptional reading experience. Each book harder to put down as the series progressed. Thrilling, suspenseful, humorous and always entertaining.
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  • TomWebster
    4.0 out of 5 stars No holds barred gritty, and realistic whodunnit
    Reviewed in Australia on October 13, 2020
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    I like this author's style of writing realistic police drama. The characters are not super-beings. They are just ordinary people with everyday foibles like the rest of us. This is a good read and if you like your police drama credible and your characters professional but human, you will enjoy this book.
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