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Out of the Ashes Paperback – July 6, 2023

by Louisa Scarr (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 372 ratings
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Stalking. Arson. Murder.
Butler and West are back together… and the stakes have never been higher.

When Emily Rhodes tells her old friend DS Freya West that she’s being stalked by someone she met on a dating app, Freya promises to do everything she can. But there are no leads, and the dating site refuses to give up their data.

To make matters more complicated, DI Robin Butler is back in town, investigating a string of arson attacks that have escalated to murder. When it becomes clear that Butler and West's cases are connected, they are thrown together once more. And they’ll need their wits about them…

Because this is a killer more devious than any they’ve hunted before, and he wants to obliterate everything they hold dear.

The climatic finale of the gripping Butler & West series, perfect for fans of Cara Hunter, Jane Casey and Susie Steiner.
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    Butler & West
  2. Print length
    368 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Canelo Crime
  5. Publication date
    July 6, 2023
  6. Dimensions
    5.08 x 0.94 x 7.8 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1800323549
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1800323544
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Canelo Crime (July 6, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1800323549
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1800323544
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.08 x 0.94 x 7.8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 372 ratings

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Louisa Scarr

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Louisa Scarr studied psychology at the University of Southampton and has lived in and around the city ever since. She works as a freelance copywriter and editor, and when she's not writing, she can be found pounding the streets in running shoes or swimming in muddy lakes.

She is the author of the Butler and West crime series, published by Canelo Crime, beginning with Last Place You Look and ending with Out of the Ashes. A new series, about a police dog handler, will launch in July 2024 with Gallows Wood.

She also writes as Sam Holland and is the author of the award-winning Major Crimes series, following detectives as they investigate murders committed by brutal serial killers in the south of England. The Echo Man and The Twenty are out now; The Puppet Master will follow in June 2024 and can be preordered today.

She began her career writing as Louisa de Lange: her debut novel The Dream Wife was an eBook bestseller and hailed as ‘startling and clever’ by R&J bestseller Cara Hunter, and ‘thriller-writing at its best’ by the Daily Mail. This was followed by the Kate Munro series, Ask Me No Questions and Nowhere to be Found.

You can follow her on Twitter @paperclipgirl and on Instagram @louisascarrwriter.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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Nancy powley
5.0 out of 5 stars last book
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2023
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I don’t want the books to end. I really enjoyed this series. I liked the characters will there be more
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sikonat
4.0 out of 5 stars Compelling conclusion to series
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2023
'Out of the Ashes' is the compelling fifth book of the DI Robin Butler and DS Freya West.

Set over a year after the previous book, Butler and West are reunited after a series of fires in Devon, where Butler is now living with his detective partner Jo and their baby son Tom, are connected to ones back in Southampton. Meanwhile West is dealing with a persistent stalker of an old law school classmate.

Time apart has left both Butler and West floundering and pining for each other, but neither have stayed in contact apart from superficial text messages.

The cases are interesting, with red herrings (one I fell for because I guessed the wrong person) and all the solid plotting and tension that makes this book a delight to read.

However the most compelling mystery of the book that I was glued to was 'will Butler and West FINALLY declare themselves to each other?!'

While this is the first book I've read of the series I found it easy to pick up a number of threads, particularly the palpable chemistry between Butler and West. I'm glad I started the series with this book as I'd have been devastated by the events that transpired in book four leading to their separation.

It's not easy to write series fiction, knowing readers will come in at any point of the series, along with balancing crime, character development and a bit of romance on the side, but Scarr does this with aplomb. 'Out of the Ashes' had the perfect balance of a compelling mystery, with characters that I became heavily invested in, along with a very satisfying resolution.

Scarr has said this is the final book for now, so while I eagerly await her next series (a preview was added at the end), I hope down the track we get a chance to return to Butler and West, perhaps set a few years in the future to see where everything has landed. Meanwhile I have since bought the previous four books so I am looking forward to gorging on this series for just a little bit longer.

Thanks to Canelo and NetGalley for the ARC.
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JoEy
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't put it down!
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2023
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These 5 books about Butler & West are the best I have ever read. I am so sad there will be no more Robin and Freya stories. These stories would make a great television series. You will not be disappointed reading these 5 books!
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Vickie I. Gerontonis
5.0 out of 5 stars Out of the Ashes
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2023
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I am sad that I have finished the series of DI Butler, I was hoping the author would continue with him and Freya. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this series, it was very good.
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Paula
5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting read with believable characters and a solid plot.
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2023
Out of the Ashes by Louisa Scarr is a great addition to this series. I really enjoy this series and getting to know the characters even more.

There is stalking, arson, and murder in Out of the Ashes, and Butler and West are back together!!

When Emily Rhodes tells her old friend DS Freya West that she’s being stalked by someone she met on a dating app, Freya promises to do everything she can. But there are no leads, and the dating site refuses to give up its data.

To complicate matters, DI Robin Butler is back in town, investigating a string of arson attacks that have escalated to murder. When it becomes clear that Butler and West's cases are connected, they are thrown together again.

The relationships between Butler and West and their colleagues are just as much a part of the mystery as the arsons and stalking. The stalking aspect of the story is scary, nerve-wracking, and unsettling. It's a very good story and plot.

The author has an uncanny way in her writing that reveals very small details and unravels the mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat and guessing until the explosive ending. And the ending: What!? You could have knocked me over with a feather on who was involved. It was shocking.

The descriptions were done well and provided both visual and sensory senses that had you right inside the action and fires (i.e., the smoke was forming a dark cotton-wool coating across the ceiling).

The ending was quite satisfying. Fingers crossed that there are more in this series. I feel sad when I come to the end of a Butler and West book; it's like having to say goodbye to dear friends. But there is a new first book in a PC Halliday series coming out in May 2024 that I am looking forward to.

I would highly recommend this series and starting from book 1. An exciting read with believable characters, a solid plot, and page-turning action. Five out of 5 stars.

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Valleri
4.0 out of 5 stars It kept me guessing until the end!
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023
3.5 Stars, rounded up

Out of the Ashes has it all! Mystery, suspense, arson, stalking, and romance all wrapped up in a whodunit!! This book finds DS Freya West investigating a stalker, and DI Robin Butler investigating a string of arson attacks that have escalated to murder. The cases seem to be connected somehow and it kept me guessing until the end.

Although I enjoyed reading most of Out of the Ashes, toward the end the plots started feeling less believable to me, and parts felt too over the top. Still, I enjoyed this page-turner, and absolutely loved Robin!

Many thanks to both Canelo and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review an early copy of Out of the Ashes, by Louisa Scarr. It's the fifth (and possibly the last) book in the Butler & West series.
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Amanda Felton
5.0 out of 5 stars Crime Thriller
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023
So I didn't know this was part of series and that this was book 5. I don't particularly like reading a book out of order so l'm for sure gonna go back and read these books in order to get the whole picture of all the characters I mean this was an amazing book and I loved the story and the crime itself was creepy and so intriguing!!! The finale wow that's all I'll say !!
Definitely recommend this book !!! Can't wait to check out the rest of this series !!!
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Annie
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2023
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I found this book to be a gripping and entertaining read which kept me guessing and was on the edge of my seat throughout and especially near the end. I love the relationship between Freya and Robin. This was definitely the best book out of all of them. An easy 5 stars from me.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
Reviewed in Australia on September 3, 2023
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Definitely a must read. Absolutely riveting. A hard to put down book that I didn’t want to end. A brilliant finale.
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diddydi
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 20, 2023
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I've binge read all five books in this series. I've never done that before. It's compelling, addictive. The characters feel real, I felt myself going through every anxious moment with them. The ups the downs, the rollercoaster of investigations and personal relationships. Never a dull chapter, intriguing, thrilling and emotional. An exciting and well written police procedural, gritty and twisty.... entwined with a lot of heartache, friendship and love. I'm definitely going to read more books by this author. Highly recommended.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Our of the ashes
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 10, 2024
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An involved plot with well established but inter related characters. There was lots of activity towards the end but the emotional ties seemed to take over
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Cuteboysmummy
5.0 out of 5 stars Another cracking Butler & West story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2023
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I loved this book, without giving anything away. I enjoyed the different story strands and the conclusion was very satisfying. Great characters and well written another great page turner.
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