Deadly Desires by Rachel McLean — Detective Zoe Finch Book 3
- Rachel McLean
- Nov 12, 2020
- 2 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
Deadly Desires — at a glance
Key facts about Deadly Desires by Rachel McLean:
Title: Deadly Desires
Series: Detective Zoe Finch, Book 3
Author: Rachel McLean
Publisher: Ackroyd Publishing
Genre: British police procedural and crime fiction
Setting: Birmingham, England (West Midlands)
Protagonist: Detective Inspector Zoe Finch, West Midlands Police CID
Series position: Detective Zoe Finch — Book 3
First published: 12 November 2020
If you enjoy: LJ Ross, Simon McCleave, Val McDermid, Angela Marsons, M S Morris, J M Dalgleish
Formats: Ebook, paperback, audiobook
Language: English (British English)
Next in series: Deadly Terror (Book 4)
What is Deadly Desires about?
Deadly Desires is the third novel in the Detective Zoe Finch series. Just before Christmas, victims are found in Birmingham with precise, unusual injuries, and DI Zoe Finch and her team are baffled. As more bodies are discovered and fear spreads, the question becomes who could have the skills to carry out such attacks.
When the case comes close to someone Zoe cares about, the pressure intensifies. Deadly Desires is a tense instalment in the Birmingham-set Detective Zoe Finch series.
Where is Deadly Desires set?
Deadly Desires is set in Birmingham, including the city's Gay Village, in the run-up to Christmas. The investigation moves through the city as the case grows more dangerous.
Who is the detective in Deadly Desires?
The detective in Deadly Desires is Detective Inspector Zoe Finch of West Midlands Police CID. Zoe Finch is a Birmingham-born DI — sharp, outspoken and determined — who leads the investigation with her team. Deadly Desires is part of the Detective Zoe Finch series by Rachel McLean.
Who are the main characters in Deadly Desires?
The main characters in Deadly Desires, in their roles as established in the series, are:
Detective Inspector Zoe Finch: the lead detective, a Birmingham-born DI in West Midlands Police CID
Detective Sergeant Mo Uddin: Zoe's trusted detective sergeant and closest colleague
The wider West Midlands Police CID team, the Birmingham detectives Zoe works alongside
Where does Deadly Desires come in the series?
Deadly Desires is Book 3 of the Detective Zoe Finch series by Rachel McLean. The series is best read in order. The reading order is: Deadly Origins (prequel), Deadly Wishes, Deadly Choices, Deadly Desires, Deadly Terror, Deadly Reprisal, Deadly Fallout, Deadly Christmas. The next book after Deadly Desires is Deadly Terror (Book 4).
What books are similar to Deadly Desires?
Readers who enjoy Deadly Desires often enjoy gritty British police procedurals set in real places. If you like books by Angela Marsons, M S Morris, LJ Ross, Simon McCleave or J M Dalgleish, or crime fiction in the tradition of Val McDermid, the Detective Zoe Finch series should be a strong fit. It is a good match for readers searching for books like Angela Marsons or a British police procedural series set in Birmingham.
Where can I buy Deadly Desires?
Deadly Desires is written by Rachel McLean and published by Ackroyd Publishing, and is available in ebook, paperback and audiobook. It is Book 3 of the Detective Zoe Finch series, which is best read in order starting with Deadly Wishes.