THE MURDER ROAD (Cooper and Fry) Paperback – 5 May 2016

Detective Inspector Ben Cooper must attempt to unravel the history of secrets, lies and loyalties that will lead to the truth behind the missing lorry driver. But the residents of Shawhead are not used to having strangers in their midst and, while getting to grips with staff changes in E Division, Ben's way forward is far from clear. Will he turn to Detective Sergeant Diane Fry, now working in Special Operations at Nottingham's Major Crimes Unit, for help when the case takes a dramatic turn?A truly outstanding mystery that's packed with foreboding Peak District atmosphere, The Murder Road is a suspense-filled read that reaches a stunningly clever conclusion.

My first time read from the author turned out to be a pleasure that I will try again in the future and I will recommend this book to the mystery and thriller lovers.

Following the relationship between Diane Fry and Cooper has been exhausting. Finally, it comes to an end in a magnificently plotted crime mystery… like those that came before it in this wonderful series that, like the land in which it is situated, can be unforgiving. Bravo, Booth. Bravo.

A book for both sexes and hopefully enjoyable to all. Personally I have read many of the Cooper and Fry books and enjoyed each one. Mystery and intrigue is the main factor but there is also the odd thrill introduced.

Another great read by Stephen Booth. Fare from getting stale the story keeps growing. A great read.

Good mystery with twists and turns. Love the environmental aspects, but think that like all Mr. Booth's stories it cries out for a map. I find I get distracted trying to figure out the locations. The tension between Ben and Diane is spot on and continuing.

This is the 15th in the excellent series featuring the brilliant Cooper and Fry.Ben Cooper is making the adjustments to being a newly promoted DI; waving off Gavin Murfin to his retirement; having a new DS join his team and then there's the change in his relationship with Diane Fry. Diane doesn't feature heavily in this novel. Just as I thought I was warming to her, she reverts to type and I'm annoyed with her again!The novel starts with a fatal accident 8 years earlier. Then moving forward a lorry driver, following his sat nav, gets his vehicle stuck under a railway bridge to a village that only has the one road in and out. The driver disappears and there is blood left in the lorry cab. Ben and his team investigate and along the way there are clever twists to keep the reader guessing.I'm sure it will be picked up with those who have eagle eyes that there are a few typing/editing errors in the first half but this really can be forgiven as this truly is an enjoyable mystery that is well plotted and well written. Whilst there is murder and other horrific events there is no graphic detail.Stephen Booth's books always feel more than just a mystery to solve for me. There are the wonderful descriptions of the Peak District, so vivid you feel that you are there (or stimulated enough to look it up/visit) and interesting information about the area. He also conveys convincingly the team dynamics with believable interaction. Maybe Ben will need to toughen up a bit.Recommended - this is a pleasure to read.