Heather Peck

this held me enraptured and enthralled from the first page, I was hooked and engaged in this fascinating and intriguing story.

I loved this wonderful, thrilling and intriguing book. The characters just jump out and I can clearly see them walking around, breathing and laughing right now. 
This is unique and fascinating novel that really delves deep into society’s murky depths of marriage, abuse and power  Zoe's book nook


Another great read to share with you. Domestic Violence is very much a pertinent and real issue in today’s society.  Heather has interwoven this terrible theme into the story with great skill. Not just another crime story!

The plotting for a first time novel was fantastic. The turn of events around a skeleton found in a farm house and what led it there are masterful. 
Highly, highly recommended. Chopper crime books


 Around 60 pages in, I thought I had the novel all figured out and it was going to be a predictable detective novel! However, I was wrong and I must apologise for this. The author throws a great twist in the book! The book is told through multiple points of view and as most people are aware, I am a huge fan of this as it adds to the suspense and the book. Overall, a great book and I will look out for the rest of the series! Bookworm 1346

 This book was not your standard mystery thriller – the author successfully included an underlining message which was not allowed to overpower the story 
Would I recommend this book? YES! It is an astounding tale that is guaranteed to keep you entertained to the very last page. Featzreviews.com

This is a book that gives you more than you expect and the plot is not quite as straight forward and simple as it sounds – it is very well done.
It is 4 stars from me for this one, well written and I will definitely be coming back to read more from this author – highly recommended! Donnas book blog

This is the author’s debut and the first in a series. I really enjoyed Secret Places and would definitely check out the next book. I got pulled into the book from the start and it gripped me until the final page. The book lovers boudoir 
 
This is a brilliantly written book, that successfully explores the subject of abuse and the repercussions that it can have. The b00kreader

Such a great debut I really do hope it is the first in the series for DI Greg Geldard, I really liked his character and would like to know more.
The divine write

The plot was very clever and I enjoyed the twists that allow you to think you know what’s happening but, then to be taken on a different path.
The case of the history of the skeleton and how it came to be buried on Tristan’s farmland introduced us to some complex characters and difficult encounters. I wanted to know who the body was and how it got there, and this kept me gripped right until the final page. Kate Rutherford

I really enjoyed this story. It's told from several points of view and it has flashbacks to the past. It starts as a slow burn read and builds into quite the page turner. There is an element of abuse which tugged at my heartstrings. I found it quite emotional. I wasn't expecting this and I was left thinking about this book long after I had finished. Highly recommended. 
My fiction book reviews

Secret Places’ by Heather Peck is a crime mystery with a an unexpected kick. 
The kick being the underlying topic of Domestic Violence and the effects it has on the victim and everyone around them too. Heather Peck has brought this into the story in a way that doesn’t overpower the actual main thread and she has found the balance with this terribly sensitive topic and I applaud her for that alone.
There are some colourful characters in this story and they made this a story that could have been written about a village anywhere in real life. Sharonbeyondthebooks

A quick enjoyable read with an unexpected, disturbing yet satisfying conclusion.  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Toomanybooksneverenoughtime

Peck shifts quickly and seamlessly from perspective to perspective, allowing the readers to see the investigation unfold from the view of the police, the suspects, the actual perpetrator, and others with a connection to the plot.
The result is a wonderful collection of lenses that eventually focus on the trial and verdict and shocking twist at the end of the book.This is a book I will savor thinking about for a while. Scintilla

I thoroughly enjoyed this very unexpected novel. 
This novel was not what I expected and did not go where I expected it to go but it was an excellent read and I look forward to the next in the series!
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Just finished. Only three sessions. Not about what I thought it was about. Read think and learn Jeff (Lord) Rooker