The Canal Murders

The thing I like about J.R. Ellis is that he really knows how to set the scene. His descriptions make it possible for me to visualise the setting and the people. He also provides a history of the area in which each book is set.
The Canal Murders is the tenth book in this series and, as can be guessed by the title, murder is committed on a stretch of canal in Saltaire.
There are plenty of suspects to choose from, but who had the biggest motive. The narrow boat community provides some colourful, interesting characters. My favourite was old Len, who had lived on canal boats for most of his life.
There are two characters however, whom I have come to dislike; Steph and Andy. Their incessant hero worship of DCI Oldroyd has become a tad annoying.
Simpering detectives aside, this was an engaging, relaxing read.
Thanks to J.R. Ellis, Thomas and Mercer and Netgalley for this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.