When the Evil Waits (DI Ridpath Crime Thriller Book 6)

Have Loved every book in the series,,, never read fiction until this series. Can't wait for the next book,,, hopefully not too long

Another really good read in this series.

The past catches up with Ridpath and he has a big decision to make about his future in this explosive fifth book When the Past Kills by M J Lee.Ridpath is a lovely character who has some darkness in him but always wants to get to the truth. He’s had cancer which is why he is working as the liaison between MIT and the Coroner. It’s a different kind of investigative work and that makes these books, for me anyway, that much more interesting.I really enjoy the Ridpath series setting in Manchester. It is often familiar yet brings up places and areas that I don’t know too well which I find fascinating.M J Lee tells a cracking story in each of the books but in When the Past Kills we are left on a major cliffhanger which impacts Ridpath on a very personal level. I need to get onto book six as soon as I can to find out what happens.This is a fast paced, well plotted and very enjoyable story. I highly recommend it.

It's fair to say DI Thomas Ridpath has been through the mill lately but finally after a six month sabbatical as the result of the outcome of his last investigation he has finally returned to his job with the Coroner's Office and Manchester's major crimes unit.  He is hoping for a quiet reintegration but the discovery of a young boy's dead body throws him right back into the spotlight.With office politics as strong as ever Ridpath must rise above it all to provide the bereaved family with the service they are entitled to while also ensuring justice is served for the child they mourn. There is no love lost between him and the new DCI and when the clues don't quite add up Ridpath finds himself battling against most of his colleagues once again.The press are clamouring for a resolution to this distressing case but with very little to go on and most leads reaching a dead end Ridpath knows the police and Coroner's Office are way off the pace. Struggling with his own circumstances as well as needing to identify the perp before things get totally out of hand he is left reeling when a second boy is snatched, one far closer to him than he could have possibly imagined.Ridpath's private life has always been an integral part of his story and this book is no exception. His private musings show the reader what makes him tick and for me were the highlight of book six. It is clear the author has a great affinity with his main protagonist and has the ability to make him both far from perfect and infuriating to work with as well as sympathetic and empathetic as he tries to do an almost impossible job.For me DI Ridpath is right up with the very best of the life weary cops in crime fiction right now. His background is unique, as is his working day. The additional work he undertakes for the coroner's office adds an extra dimension to each of these brilliant books as well as a humanity which suits him totally.I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and the publishers but the opinions expressed are my own. I highly recommend this excellent novel.

Very happy with it and a very good read

A good read

Another great Ridpath story. The only problem is that I can read the books much faster than new ones can be written, but thanks for those written to date.

As always another great read by M J Lee. Can't put it down once I 've started to read it.Can't wait for the next one.