"The Corfe Castle Murders" isn't my first book by Rachel McLean and I can see the same tone she has on her previous books, something I loved and continue to enjoy.

In this book, we are introduced to DCI Lesley Clarke, a woman as and investigator is just the best. Since this is the first book in a brand new series, we are still getting to know her and I honestly can't wait to see what will happen in the next books. Seeing her journey throughout the story was fantastic. The interactions with the other characters, the tensions, the uncovering of her background and personality... It made me connect with her, and I would love a tv series with her and the mysteries at Dorset.

Having this series in a more rural setting no only gave me a sense of familiarity, since I live in a small town and I'm not really a city person, but it also allowed certain topics of conversation to come to light. Specially with Lesley's new coworkers. Having the story being driven by the relationships, the interactions and the dynamics between the characters in this setting that is sometimes unused for crime novels - most I have crime stories tend to be in cities - left me focus and interested in learning more.

Overall, I loved the book and it was a good start for a series. Rachel McLean did not disappoint me. She gave me the perfect amount of politics, police procedural, character development and crime. Do I want to go reread the book again so that I can see if I missed something? Yes, I do. Will I be patiently waiting for the second book? Yes, I will. Do I recommend it? If this is your genre, yes, go for it.

[I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, and Rachel McLean for the eCopy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.]