Sunday 20 March 2022

NEW RELEASE: MURDER ON THE DAWN PRINCESS

Greetings from Joffe Books on this sunny spring day! I hope you’re having a lovely weekend. 

We are delighted to share MURDER ON THE DAWN PRINCESS, the latest gripping mystery from bestselling author Roy Lewis — out now for the special launch price of £1.99 | $2.99.

Rich in atmosphere and packed with brilliant characters and inspired plotting, this thrilling mystery is PERFECT for fans of J.D. Kirk, Peter Robinson, Elly Griffiths and Peter James.

Let us know what you think of MURDER ON THE DAWN PRINCESS on our Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram pages — we can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this addictive new mystery!

OUT NOW

Meet Arnold Landon, mild-mannered history buff turned amateur sleuth.

“The skilful Mr Lewis has made Arnold Landon an unforgettable character.” New York Times

Originally published as An Assumption of Death.

Along the rugged coast of Whitby, dark dealings are afoot.

The discovery of a headless corpse out at sea has everyone on high alert. The dead man is a notorious villain, last seen sailing his luxury yacht round the Med.

Now he’s all washed up in the North East. But how?

Elsewhere, Arnold Landon has problems of his own. Not least, an ultimatum from his girlfriend. Should he join her in the States? Or let her go for good?

As he grapples with the dilemma, there is plenty to distract him.

A young heiress goes missing and a local historian falls to his death from the dizzy heights of a belfry tower.

Could it all be connected?

Arnold’s instincts tell him both victims were tangled in the same web of deceit.

Can he unravel the truth in time to save the missing girl?

Fans of Elly Griffiths, Peter James, P.D. James, Joy Ellis, Damien Boyd, Helen H. Durrant, J.D. Kirk, Bill Kitson and Peter Robinson will devour this intriguing mystery.

WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT THE ARNOLD LANDON MYSTERIES:

“Assembling layer upon layer of details . . . Lewis brings an insidious cleverness to his latest offering . . . canny enough to keep us enthralled.” Publishers Weekly

“A pleasure to pick up.” Irish Times

“Right atmosphere of menace in this highly charged mystery.” Booklist

“This intelligent, nicely textured mystery gathers speed and races to a thrilling conclusion.” Kirkus

“Good Northern atmosphere and neatly satisfying plot.” Times Literary Supplement

“Always a good read.” Berys

THE DETECTIVE
Planning Officer Arnold Landon is inhibited and painfully aware of his lack of academic credentials. He lives in the North East of England and as self-taught archaeologist he confounds academic experts with his detailed knowledge, which involves him in a local murder. His expertise brings him promotion to the Archaeology Department where he meets frustration, which he nevertheless overcomes by making important discoveries of ancient artefacts while playing a leading role in solving local crimes. A succession of opportunities for further promotion pass him by because of his desire to remain in touch with the detailed history of sites in Northumberland and this leads to more conflict, first with his inadequate superior and then with the stunningly beautiful Karen Stannard and, later in his career, the Italian archaeologist Carmela Cacciatore.

ARNOLD LANDON SERIES
Book 1: MURDER IN THE BARN
Book 2: MURDER IN THE MANOR
Book 3: MURDER IN THE FARMHOUSE
Book 4: MURDER IN THE STABLEYARD
Book 5: MURDER IN THE CHURCH
Book 6: MURDER IN THE HOUSE
Book 7: MURDER IN THE TOWER
Book 8: MURDER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Book 9: MURDER BY THE QUAY
Book 10: MURDER AT THE FOLLY
Book 11: MURDER IN THE FIELD
Book 12: MURDER IN THE COTTAGE
Book 13: MURDER AT HAGGBURN HALL
Book 14: MURDER ON THE GOLF COURSE
Book 15: MURDER ON THE DAWN PRINCESS

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