Thursday 21 July 2022

NEW RELEASE: MURDER IN LA ROCHELLE ROY LEWIS

Dear Booklover,

Good morning from Joffe Books. I hope you had a wonderful weekend. 

Today we are absolutely thrilled to release the latest gripping British crime mystery from Roy Lewis — MURDER IN LA ROCHELLE is out now for £1.99 | $3.99.

While helping a glamorous widow search for some priceless antiques in the beautiful old port town of La Rochelle, Arnold finds the body of a wealthy American collector. Someone put a bullet in his head.

And now they have Arnold in their sights. 

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

CLICK HERE TO BUY MURDER IN LA ROCHELLE BY ROY LEWIS FOR £1.99 | $3.99.

OUT NOW


Originally published as Shadowmaker.

Glamorous widow Isabella Portland is in desperate need of Arnold Landon’s help. She suspects that at least some of the priceless antiques her late husband left behind were stolen.

And Arnold has heard the rumours. The mysterious circumstances surrounding Isabella’s husband’s death . . .

But, seduced by her charms, he agrees to help.

The search for answers leads him to the beautiful old port town of La Rochelle, on the south coast of France.

There, walled up in a secret attic room, he finds a body.

The victim was a wealthy American collector, miles from home. Someone put a bullet in his head.

And now they have Arnold in their sights.

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 andraces 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
Book 16: MURDER IN WOLFCLEUGH WOODS
Book 17: MURDER AT ABBEY HEAD
Book 18: MURDER IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE
Book 19: MURDER IN ROME
Book 20: MURDER IN CHINA
Book 21: MURDER IN LA ROCHELLE

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