Murder Under The Sun

Title: Murder Under The Sun

Author: Faith Martin

Genre: Mystery Crime Thriller

Series: DI Hillary Greene book 22

Publisher: Joffe Books

Published Date: 2025

Book Length: 243 

Format Read: E Book supplied by Zooloo’s Book Tours in return for an honest review

Star Rating: 5***** I loved it and highly recommend

About Book: Former Detective Hillary Greene and her cold case team are sweltering in their stuffy basement office on the hottest day of the year when they are handed an impossible case. Fifteen years ago, Imelda Phelps was battered to death in the hallway of her home. The brutal crime shocked the residents of the pretty market town of Chipping Norton. The killer was never caught. The motive for the murder remains a mystery. Could the happily married mother-of-two’s stunning good looks have played a part in her death? Everyone will have to take a hard look in the mirror — and not everyone will like what they see. If Hillary is to crack the case, she must keep an open mind. But one thing is crystal-clear: this crime was personal. It’s up to Hillary and her team to work out which of Imelda’s family and friends is hiding a deadly secret. A secret lover. A humiliated husband. A vengeful ex-business partner. A resentful daughter. The list of suspects grows . . .Suddenly an unexpected lead throws the case wide open. And then a second body turns up. This cold case is now red hot . . .

My Thoughts: Murder Under The Sun by Faith Martin is a captivating mystery thriller and the 22nd instalment in the DI Hillary Greene series. Right from the start, I found myself drawn to the main protagonist, Hillary Greene. Warm, enigmatic, and incredibly thorough, she comes across as not just a skilled detective but a genuinely decent person. For those familiar with the series, Hillary is already a well-loved character, but even newcomers will find it easy to connect with her, thanks to Martin's brilliant knack for writing characters that feel like old friends.

Despite being deep into the series, this book stands firmly on its own. Martin's storytelling is immersive—I was nearly halfway through before I even considered putting it down. The pacing is steady, almost therapeutic, yet utterly gripping. The way the case unfolds, explored with meticulous detail and sharp investigative work, makes this novel a page-turner—not in a frantic way, but with the satisfaction of piecing together a perfectly laid-out puzzle.

Martin has undoubtedly hooked me, and I’m already off to buy books 1 through 21. If Murder Under The Sun is any indication of the quality of the series, I’m in for a real treat. Whether you’re a long-time fan or discovering DI Hillary Greene for the first time, this book is well worth the read.