Pulpit Rock: A Locked-Island Mystery: 4

In the fourth book of the Isles of Scilly Mysteries series, DI Ben Kitto and his team are training for the annual Swimathon when they discover a body hanging from Pulpit Rock. An obsessive killer is hunting for female victims, and Kitto has no choice but to stop anyone leaving St Marys. The killer must be a trusted member of the community, and Kitto's investigation is being watched closely.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 15 April 2021
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

The Isles of Scilly Mysteries #4 is a captivating and atmospheric novel that showcases the exceptional skill of Kate Rhodes in plotting. Rhodes, a published poet, has a way with words that leaves readers in awe with each sentence. The Financial Times praises her work as "a masterclass in plotting," while Woman Weekly describes it as "clever, atmospheric, and compelling."

Set in the picturesque Isles of Scilly, the story revolves around Detective Inspector Ben Kitto and his team as they prepare for the annual Swimathon. However, their preparations are abruptly halted when they discover a body hanging from Pulpit Rock, dressed in a bridal gown.

As the investigation unfolds, Kitto realizes that he is facing an obsessive killer who is targeting female victims. With no choice but to prevent anyone from leaving St Marys, Kitto must confront the killer head-on. However, the stakes are higher than ever before, as another woman is attacked, making everyone a suspect.

The killer's identity remains a mystery, and Kitto must navigate through a web of lies and deceit to uncover the truth. The reader is kept on the edge of their seat as the killer always seems one step ahead, and the next victim is chosen.

Kate Rhodes has created a detective in Ben Kitto who is just as complex and compelling as her elegant plotting and stunning prose. The claustrophobia and paranoia of the island are brilliantly evoked, and the reader can almost feel the tide encroaching as time runs out to find the killer.

The novel is praised for its absorbing and complex storyline, which keeps the reader guessing until the final pages. Hell Bay is characterized as a vividly realized protagonist whose complex and harrowing history rivals the central crime storyline. Sophie Hannah describes the book as "beautifully written and expertly plotted," while the Guardian praises Rhodes for expertly weaving a sense of place and character into a tense and intriguing story.

The Isles of Scilly Mysteries #4 is a masterclass in storytelling that showcases Kate Rhodes's exceptional talent. It is a must-read for fans of mystery and suspense, as well as anyone who appreciates a well-crafted plot and captivating characters.

Weight: 292g
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781471189890