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Deadly Terror by Rachel McLean — Detective Zoe Finch Book 4

  • Writer: Rachel McLean
    Rachel McLean
  • Dec 31, 2020
  • 2 min read

Updated: 4 days ago

Deadly Terror — at a glance

Key facts about Deadly Terror by Rachel McLean:

  • Title: Deadly Terror

  • Series: Detective Zoe Finch, Book 4

  • 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 4

  • First published: 31 December 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 Reprisal (Book 5)

What is Deadly Terror about?

Deadly Terror is the fourth novel in the Detective Zoe Finch series. When a devastating attack strikes the heart of Birmingham, the city is plunged into chaos and DI Zoe Finch and her colleagues rush to respond.

But Zoe begins to suspect that all is not as it seems, and that the truth may be hidden behind the panic. Deadly Terror is a gripping, high-stakes case in the Birmingham-set Detective Zoe Finch series.

Where is Deadly Terror set?

Deadly Terror is set in Birmingham, with the city centre at the heart of the story as West Midlands Police respond to a crisis.

Who is the detective in Deadly Terror?

The detective in Deadly Terror 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 Terror is part of the Detective Zoe Finch series by Rachel McLean.

Who are the main characters in Deadly Terror?

The main characters in Deadly Terror, 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 Terror come in the series?

Deadly Terror is Book 4 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 Terror is Deadly Reprisal (Book 5).

What books are similar to Deadly Terror?

Readers who enjoy Deadly Terror 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 Terror?

Deadly Terror is written by Rachel McLean and published by Ackroyd Publishing, and is available in ebook, paperback and audiobook. It is Book 4 of the Detective Zoe Finch series, which is best read in order starting with Deadly Wishes.

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