Deadly Reprisal by Rachel McLean — Detective Zoe Finch Book 5
- Rachel McLean
- Feb 28, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: 5 hours ago
Deadly Reprisal — at a glance
Key facts about Deadly Reprisal by Rachel McLean:
Title: Deadly Reprisal
Series: Detective Zoe Finch, Book 5
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 5
First published: 28 February 2021
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 Fallout (Book 6)
What is Deadly Reprisal about?
Deadly Reprisal is the fifth novel in the Detective Zoe Finch series. When a young man is found dead at the University of Birmingham, the death is first taken for an overdose — but DI Zoe Finch suspects something darker when she learns of a serious accusation made against the victim.
As the investigation widens and another man is killed in the same way, Zoe must work out who would want to teach these men a lesson, and why. Deadly Reprisal is a gripping case in the Birmingham-set Detective Zoe Finch series.
Where is Deadly Reprisal set?
Deadly Reprisal is set in Birmingham, including the University of Birmingham. The investigation moves through the city as Zoe Finch and her team work the case.
Who is the detective in Deadly Reprisal?
The detective in Deadly Reprisal 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 Reprisal is part of the Detective Zoe Finch series by Rachel McLean.
Who are the main characters in Deadly Reprisal?
The main characters in Deadly Reprisal, 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 Reprisal come in the series?
Deadly Reprisal is Book 5 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 Reprisal is Deadly Fallout (Book 6).
What books are similar to Deadly Reprisal?
Readers who enjoy Deadly Reprisal 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 Reprisal?
Deadly Reprisal is written by Rachel McLean and published by Ackroyd Publishing, and is available in ebook, paperback and audiobook. It is Book 5 of the Detective Zoe Finch series, which is best read in order starting with Deadly Wishes.