Souls of Men

Praise

Praise for Souls of Men:
“[A] strong debut…This is a procedural with heart, yet it doesn’t shy away from the dark.”
—Publishers Weekly

“[A] solid British procedural debut…A strong choice for fans of Deborah Crombie.”
—Library Journal

“In this smart, dark debut, A.R. Ashworth dishes up a gritty, satisfying plate of murder, greed, and psychopathology. The good guys are flawed in wonderfully human ways. And the bad guys? Evil to the bone. Souls of Men is a whirlpool of tension that circles inevitably toward both truth and tragedy, with an ending that will leave readers craving for the next offering in the series.”
—William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling and Edgar-Award-winning author of the Cork O’Connor series

“Evil—murderous evil—is afoot in London. Luckily, so is Hope: Detective Inspector Elaine Hope of the Metropolitan Police. Smart, strong, and determined, she doesn’t give up, won’t back down, and mustn’t be underestimated. We could all use a bit more Hope in our lives.”
—Jon Jefferson, New York Times bestselling author of Jefferson Bass’s Body Farm mystery series

“In Souls of Men, A.R. Ashworth introduces a worthy protagonist in Detective Elaine Hope. Elaine is an engaging blend of strength and compassion, a competent investigator thrown into a case that could push her to the breaking point. Her pursuit of the killer leads, indirectly, to what might be her last, best chance at love—then threatens to destroy it. Ashworth’s sensitivity weaves Elaine’s humanity into a satisfying thriller.”
-Jaden Terrell, Shamus Award nominee and author of the internationally published Jared McKean mysteries