Death on Lindisfarne (The Aidan Mysteries #2) By Fay Sampson

Death on Lindisfarne

(The Aidan Mysteries #2)
By Fay Sampson

About the book: 

Grieving the loss of wife and mother, Aidan and Melangell visit the renowned spiritual retreat center on the British island of Lindisfarne so Aidan can share with bright eight-year-old Melangell one of the places that inspired Jenny to write her books.

There they meet up with Jenny's friend Lucy, a Methodist minister, who is teaching a course on the local Northumbrian saints. Lucy has brought Rachel, a troubled teenager, to the Holy Island in hopes that the remoteness and peace of the location will help her.

But when Rachel is found dead on the beach, everyone on the island is under suspicion. As investigators and Rachel's "friends" come to the island, Aidan and Lucy learn more about Rachel, and Lucy's past as a policewoman is revealed.

And so Aidan is drawn into his second mystery. Masterfully told by award-winning author Fay Sampson, Death on Lindisfarne explores the complicated motivations of fallen people against the backdrop of ancient holiness.

Short Biography: Fay Sampson is a widely published author with a particular interest in fantasy and Celtic history. She has been shortlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize on three occasions and is a winner of the Barco de Vapor award. 

My Review:

I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to read The Hunted Hare, which is the first book in the series. This book caught up with Aidan and his daughter dealing with the loss of Jenny. They go to see what places gave Jenny her inspiration, however they do not expect to be caught right in the middle of a murder investigation.... again. I liked how Melangell was a bit more grown up in this book, and I could definitely tell that she missed her mom. The author did a great job of showing Aidan's grief. Even though he was trying to hide it from everyone. I did not expect who the killer was, and towards the end of the book I was definitely worried for Melangell's safety. I read the book in one sitting, and I want to read Melangell grow up. I absolutely loved the history in the book, and I felt as though I was taken back in time. 

Lucy was also a character to watch. As I read through the book I felt as though she had interior motives. I am giving this book a 5/5. I was given a copy toreview from Kregel, however all opinions are my own.