It’s clear to Maeve that the members have many secrets. But Maeve is hiding secrets of her own – even from her partner DI Josh Derwent. Will she uncover the truth about Paige’s death? Or will time run out for Maeve first?
The Cutting Place is the 9th instalment in the Maeve Kerrigan series. When I started reading this book, I had no idea it was part of a series. I wouldn't say its a requirement to have read the 8 books that lead up to this particular story, and can be read as a stand alone.
Maeve Kerrigan is a Detective Sergeant who finds herself thrust into an unfamiliar world of private clubs, rich men, and a dangerous society who use secrets as power. Maeve is partnered with Detective Inspector Josh Derwent, who she has been withholding important information from that puts not just their partnership, but their friendship, at risk.
Jane Casey, the author, does not hold back when it comes to darker scenes. Barely a couple pages into the book, Maeve is investigating numerous body parts that have been washed up on the shore of the thames. As she gathers information, she eventually comes to the conclusion that the dismembered body parts belong to a young journalist named Paige Hargreaves.
She delves into the journalists life, asking her friends and acquaintances what she might have been investigating and more importantly, whether it got her killed. She discovers that Paige was looking into a private mens club called The Chiron Club. The club were particularly selective in who they choose to let in, specifically allowing the rich and privileged to be part of their elite club. Rumours surround the misogynistic group about what goes on during their private parties, and even worse, outside of them.
Maeve doesn't hold back when it comes to throwing herself into this dangerous world, with barely no regard for her own safety. She is fearless and unwavering when it comes to doing what she needs to do to try and solve the case. It's this mindset that lands her in all kinds of precarious situations, which eventually leads to her solving the case in a thrilling and unexpected plot twist.
Meave and DI Josh Derwent have what appears to be a rather flirtatious partnership that often risks crossing the line, but they are both in relationships and are adamant that there is no romantic feelings. However, us as the readers, know better. I automatically find myself rooting for them, praying that the slow burn will come to a head and give us an epic friends to lovers trope, but this is already the 9th book in the series so I'm not sure how hopeful I am.
The Cutting Place is an intense thriller and is most definitely a page turner. The characters are likeable, the story was riveting and unfolded in a way that left me as a reader, satisfied and gagging for more. As much as I want to dive straight into the next book in the Maeve Kerrigan series, I am intrigued by the back story and build up between Maeve and Josh, and so have decided to go right back to the start.
Overall, I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a murder mystery or a thriller and would rate it an 8/10.
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