The Mayfly: Charlie Priest, Book 1

But Priest is no ordinary lawyer. Priest traces the evidence back to the desperate last days of the Second World War. Buried in the ashes of the Holocaust is a secret so deadly its poison threatens to destroy the very heart of the establishment. As he races to uncover the truth, can he prevent history from repeating itself?. A breath-taking, high-octane debut thriller that will have you leaving your lights on well into the night. Charlie Priest, ex-detective inspector turned London lawyer, is hired by influential entrepreneur Kenneth Ellinder to investigate the murder of his son. A mutilated body discovered in the woods. A reckoning 70 years in the making. Brilliant yet flawed, this case will push him, and those closest to him, to the edge. A murderous plan conceived in the past. It's happening again. With more victims going missing, Priest realises that not everyone should be trusted

"Excellent psychological thriller with a WWII twist!" according to Yvo @ It's All About Books. The cover is what first caught my attention, but it was the blurb that sealed the deal. I mean, a psychological thriller AND a connection to WWII? That’s basically combining two of my favorite genres and simply irresistible. This story mosty definitely didn’t disappoint. I actually didn’t know that The Mayfly is the first book of a new series, but now now I’ve finished this story I will be looking forward to see more of Charlie Priest in the future. The Mayfly reads almost like a private detective story, but Charlie Priest is actually a lawyer instead (. Miriam Smith said Brilliant!!. I'm stunned at the professionalism and high quality writing of this brilliant book considering James Hazel is a new author and voice in the world of chilling and high octane thrillers!I was well and truly hooked from the very first grizzly page, where the author holds nothing back in the horrendous discovery of a mutilated body in a log cabin. We then switch to 19Brilliant!! Miriam Smith I'm stunned at the professionalism and high quality writing of this brilliant book considering James Hazel is a new author and voice in the world of chilling and high octane thrillers!I was well and truly hooked from the very first grizzly page, where the author holds nothing back in the horrendous discovery of a mutilated body in a log cabin. We then switch to 1945 and the brutality and atrocities of Buchenwald concentration camp - with a mysterious order from a Military Intelligence Colonel. From then on it is non stop tension, intrigue, gruesome murders and blood pulsing mo. 5 and the brutality and atrocities of Buchenwald concentration camp - with a mysterious order from a Military Intelligence Colonel. From then on it is non stop tension, intrigue, gruesome murders and blood pulsing mo. Mr. A. Jetti said Garbage with mayflies buzzing overhead!. 6 months of the year have passed by andwithout a doubt, this is the worst book I have read so far this year! Its an attractive sounding premise but it turned out to be garbage. A flawed hero who suffers with dissociative disorder (why a dissociative disorder? It adds nothing to the story nor does it lend an extra dimension to the protagonist), his Hannibal Lecter-like brother (who does not have any bearing or role in the actual story) and a preposterous group of bad people! I hate writing such awful reviews as I usually respect authors but not this time. Do not waste your time