The Washington Poe series by M. W. Craven


I wanted to read something a bit different to the thrillers I was reading and therefore, I asked on a forum for suggestions. A kind lady suggested this series and I thought to give it a try. I am so glad I took a chance because this series became my new favourite!

M.W.Craven has crafted characters that are incredible to say the least. Washington Poe, our main character, a cop brought back from suspension to deal with a case that literally has his name written over it. Tilly Bradshaw, the absolute genius and socially awkward young woman becomes Poe's friend and confidant. She's my favourite! Stephanie Flynn, the tough senior who fights for herself and her team. Estelle Doyle, the pathologist who is brilliant and completely at odds with her appearance. These characters bring alive a world that will keep you hooked until the end.

The series follows different cases and we see personal relationships and pasts colliding in a few. At the heart of it all is the quest to find the truth, no matter how ugly it may be and to punish the perpetrators, who definitely deserve what they get. I finished these 5 books in a week. I remember this distinctly because I used up every single minute of my free time (and many sleeping hours) to devour them!

I truly thought I was one of the last people to read this series or know author @m.w.craven, but boy was I wrong. He's definitely not getting the hype and attention he deserves for being a brilliant writer.

Please do yourself a favour and read these thrillers if you haven't. They are definitely worth your time!

I give it a 4.5/5

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