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What Falls Between the Cracks by Robert Scragg

Genre: Crime Fiction

Pages: 384

Publisher: Allison & Busby
Language: English

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When the severed hand of Natasha Barclay is found in her abandoned London flat, Detective Inspector Jake Porter and his partner Detective Sergeant Nick Styles begin an investigation into her disappearance. Neither can understand why no one has reported her missing.
 The pair discovers links to another case and uncovers a tragic family history that soon takes on a more sinister twist. Hampered by the widespread fear of a local heavy as well as internal politics, Porter and Styles are scrabbling for answers, but will what they find ever see the light of day?


"I raced through this – Robert Scragg’s storytelling is first rate. We’ll be seeing a lot more of Porter and Styles…"
William Ryan, author of The Constant Soldier

"Like a real, classic whodunnit… The intricate plot was executed skillfully, characters were multi-faceted and full of depth." 
Niki Mackay, author of I, Witness
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"I tried, Natasha, God knows I tried. I'd give anything for a second chance, but I know it's too late.
May God forgive me.
N.B. "


The Plot

What Falls between the Cracks is a Crime fiction novel. It is the first book in the Porter and Styles series. The book revolves around a plot where a severed hand is found in an abandoned flat. Detective Jake Porter and his partner Nick Styles go on the hunt to find Natasha Barclay, whose DNA matches the hand. Natasha has been out of sight for decades, and no one has bothered to look for her all these years! 
Detective Jake Porter indulges himself to find some answers to the questions regarding her disappearance. As the story unfolds, Porter and Styles and their team are taken on a journey to misadventures down the darker path.
Is Natasha's family behind her disappearance? What truths will this case uncover on its journey to find Natasha? Among the internal politics in the department and multiple questions surfing in their minds, will Porter and Styles ever find out what happened to Natasha?

The Review

What Falls between the Cracks is really special to me! It is a first Crime Fiction I have ever read, and I was hooked to what the book holds within.
Multiple stories are in a way linked together, and every story is given its special attention. With every page turned the expectations with the book increases and it doesn't disappoint. The mystery unveils and takes unexpected turns and everytime you think you know something, you don't! 
You build up an understanding of the characters and come to levels with what they are feeling in every situation.
The story goes on a desirable pace and has a compelling plot, the characters are mettlesome and easy to connect to.
The chemistry between Porter and Styles is commendable and you will easily fall in love with Porter due to his devotion to his work and also appreciate Styles for being the kind of support system that he was throughout the investigation. Every turned page made a new revelation and every sub-plot along with the main plot was carefully curated to give the reader the edge in reading.

The book takes into account a lot of aspects and some untold truths of the police department. Your emotions will connect with Porter so easily that when he feels anxious and restless, you would too. You can't put the book down once you start reading it.
The author has carefully carved the crimes and the supporting information without plotholes (at least none that I could come across).

Conclusion

It is difficult to talk very highly about any book because then readers dive into a book with massive expectations. This book is an excellent read if you are into crime novels and I think it makes a perfect fit if you want to try crime novels! I started with this one, and I am eagerly waiting for the next one in the series.
I think I would love to see more of Porter and Styles and their quest for solving crimes.
The book opened a new window for me regarding book genres, and Crime Fiction is now my favorite! 

About the Author

Robert Scragg had an assortment of jobs before taking the dive into crime writing: he’s been a bookseller, pizza deliverer, Karate instructor, and Football coach. He lives in Tyne & Wear and is a founding member of the North East Noir crime writers group.
www.robertscragg.com @robert_scragg



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