Monday 31 October 2022

NEW RELEASE: THE CLINIC BY SALLY-ANNE MARTYN

Dear Booklover,

Good morning from Joffe Books! I hope you're very well. 

Today we're over to moon to release an acclaimed debut psychological thriller by Sally-Anne Martyn — THE CLINIC is out now for the special launch price of just £0.99 | $0.99*.

Three women with something to hide.
A beauty clinic in a former asylum.
One deadly secret . . .


Discover The Clinic's secrets in this completely gripping debut, perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Colleen Hoover and Lucy Clarke.


CLICK HERE TO BUY THE CLINIC BY SALLY-ANNE MARTYN FOR £0.99 | $0.99.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Hard to put down!” Hannelore C.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It is a definite 5 star.” Gina C.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This story is amazing.” PaigeLauren F.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This was such a great read.” Carmen N.

*Please note that launch prices are available for a limited time only. Please check all price offers are live and available in your location before purchasing.

NEW RELEASE: I'M WATCHING YOU BY AMANDA BRITTANY

Dear Booklover,

Greetings from Shoreditch! I hope you're having a wonderful week so far.

Today we're absolutely delighted to release a brand-new, utterly addictive psychological thriller from bestselling author Amanda Brittany — I'M WATCHING YOU is out now for the special launch price of just £0.99 | $0.99*.

Twelve years ago. Three young women are attacked. One is murdered. One is left in a coma. One escapes. The attacker wore a yellow hi-vis jacket.

Now, Riona is back in her hometown and one day she glimpses a mysterious figure in a hi-vis jacket. Staring intensely at her.

Then, a note is shoved through her letterbox: I’m watching you. . .

CLICK HERE TO BUY I'M WATCHING YOU BY AMANDA BRITTANY FOR £0.99 | $0.99.

Don't miss this page-turning, utterly original thriller that has drawn praise from readers and writers alike . . .

“A tense and compulsive read, full of dark secrets.” D.E. White, author of Glass Dolls

“A thriller with bite, that will keep you on the edge of your seat.” Keri Beevis, international bestselling author

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I loved every word of this masterpiece!” Matt J.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The whole story was amazing.” Courtney
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Suspenseful and nail-biting!” Renko D.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Lots of twists and turns.” Di B.

*Please note that launch prices are available for a limited time only. Please check all price offers are live and available in your location before purchasing.

OUT NOW

AN UNPUTDOWNABLE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FULL OF BREATHTAKING TWISTS.

Quarry Lake. Twelve years ago. Three young women are attacked, all with long, dark hair. The attacker wears a yellow hi-vis jacket.

One is murdered.
One is left in a coma.
One escapes.

A small town lives in fear.

It’s Riona’s last summer before heading to university. One reckless night, she lets her two friends persuade her to spend the evening at Quarry Lake, drinking cider, sharing secrets, planning their futures.

They hear a scream and a splash. They’re scared but they feel they have to go and see what it is. But a sudden noise frightens them, and they run off.

NOW, Riona is back in her hometown, facing thirty with some of her dreams still intact.

They never did catch the Quarry Lake killer.

But one day Riona glimpses a mysterious figure in a hi-vis jacket. Staring intensely at her.

A note is shoved through her letterbox: I’m watching you.

Is the past coming back to threaten her? Is the killer back?

AN EXHILARATING BLEND OF DOMESTIC SUSPENSE, NAIL-BITING TENSION AND A SHATTERING FINAL TWIST.

Perfect for fans of Patricia Macdonald, Louise Candlish, T.M. Logan, Shari Lapena, B.A. Paris, Liane Moriarty, Claire Dyer, Sam Carrington, Celeste Ng.

READERS CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF I’M WATCHING YOU:

“A tense and compulsive read, full of dark secrets . . . Kept me reading well into the nightHighly recommended.” D.E. White, author of Glass Dolls

“Amanda Brittany is an author who never fails to deliver. This is a thriller with bite, that will keep you on the edge of your seat.” Keri Beevis, international bestselling author

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The whole story was amazing. I honestly didn’t want this book to end.” Courtney

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This atmospheric thriller is positively creepy but will absolutely have you drawn into the book from the beginning.” Lynn B.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I enjoyed this book, it pulled me and kept my attention, it’s suspenseful and has lots of twists and turns.” Di B.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Scary, fast-paced, suspenseful and nail-biting . . . I would most definitely recommend this one!” Renko D.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The plot is gripping and well written with enough twists and turns that it keeps the reader engrossed. Addictive enough that I read it in two days.” Sarah M.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A great book. I loved every paragraph, every sentence and every word of this masterpiece!” Matt J.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Awesome read! Very suspenseful, read it one day.” Kimberly R.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This book was great! Kept me on the edge of my seat.” Justyna J.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Very twisty and turny thriller. Loved it.” Aileen G.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An excellent psychological thriller. Well written with an excellent and tense plotline, real edge of the seat stuff.” Lynda C.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wow!!! This book was amazing . . . I was hooked from the very first page. I highly recommend this book if you haven’t read it yet.” Kara C.

NEW RELEASE: A FALSE CHARITY BY VERONICA HELEY


Dear Booklover,

Good morning from Shoreditch. I hope your weekend is off to a lovely start. 

Today we're absolutely thrilled to present a deliciously quirky cozy mystery filled with loveable characters (and their pets!) — A FALSE CHARITY by much-loved author Veronica Heley is out now for the special launch price of just £0.99 | $0.99*.

Meet sixty-something widow Bea Abbot. She lost her husband but now she’s found a new lease of life — solving crimes!

Fans of Richard Osman, Janice Hallett, Rhys Bowen, the Reverend Richard Coles, Ian Moore and Jane Adams will LOVE this unputdownable cozy mystery from an acclaimed author.

 

CLICK HERE TO BUY A FALSE CHARITY BY VERONICA HELEY FOR JUST £0.99 | $0.99.

Agatha Christie fans will feel right at home” Booklist

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I couldn't put it down.” Kimbie
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What a gem of a mystery!” S.K. Smith
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I absolutely love the main character.” Terri
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I thoroughly enjoyed this British cozy.” Ivonne R.

*This special launch price is available for a limited time only. Please check this price offer is live and available in your location before purchasing.

OUT NOW


UK 99P: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BJVZ6Q6L
US 99C: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVZ6Q6L
CA 99C: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BJVZ6Q6L

NEW RELEASE: A MARKET FOR MURDER BY REBECCA TOPE

Dear Booklover,

Happy Monday morning from Joffe Books! I hope you're very well. 

We're thrilled start the week with the latest utterly addictive cozy murder mystery from bestselling author Rebecca Tope — A MARKET FOR MURDER is out now for the special launch price of just £0.99 | $0.99*.

A bomb goes off at the local market in the small Devonshire town of Bradbourne, and a few days later a kindly stallholder is murdered. The police are making little headway so amateur sleuth Karen Slocombe decides to investigate. But her inquiries are thrown off course when she is shot at.

This case just got personal . . .

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A cracking read, full of twists and turns.” Reader review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I stayed up until 4am reading!” Reader review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Grabbed and held my attention from the start.” Doreen
 
CLICK HERE TO BUY A MARKET FOR MURDER BY REBECCA TOPE FOR £0.99 | $0.99.

Don't miss this moreish cozy murder mystery — perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Jeanne M. Dams, M.C. Beaton and Betty Rowlands.

*This special launch price is available for a limited time only. Please check this price offer is live and available in your location before purchasing.

OUT NOW



DISCOVER A QUIRKY COZY MYSTERY SET IN THE IDYLLIC DEVON COUNTRYSIDE.

A bomb. A murder. And an amateur sleuth hot on the trail . . .

The peace of a small English village is shattered when a bomb explodes in the local supermarket. Among the shoppers it narrowly misses are full-time mother and part-time amateur sleuth Karen Slocombe and her four-year-old daughter.

A few days later, Karen witnesses the murder of a stallholder at the nearby farmer's market. The victim, Peter Grafton, was shot by a crossbow — its owner hidden from sight. Peter was a kindly soul who appeared to have no enemies. Who would want him dead?

The police are making little headway so Karen decides to investigate. But her inquiries are thrown off course when she is shot at by a mysterious gunman.

The case has just got personal . . .

Will Karen uncover the truth before the killer takes another shot?

Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Jeanne M. Dams, M.C. Beaton and Betty Rowlands.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT REBECCA TOPE:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “If you like Midsomer Murders then you’ll love these books!” Caroline
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A cracking read, full of twists and turns.” Reader review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I stayed up until 4am reading!” Reader review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Grabbed and held my attention from the start . . . I was guessing and speculating right the way through.” Doreen
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Fantastic! . . . You become suspicious of everyone.” R. English

ALSO BY REBECCA TOPE
THE WEST COUNTRY MYSTERIES

Book 1: A DIRTY DEATH
Book 2: DARK UNDERTAKINGS
Book 3: DEATH OF A FRIEND
Book 4: GRAVE CONCERNS
Book 5: A DEATH TO RECORD
Book 6: THE STING OF DEATH
Book 7: A MARKET FOR MURDER

NEW RELEASE: REVENGE ON THE MOORS BY PRISCILLA MASTERS

Dear Booklover,

Greetings from Shoreditch! I hope you're having a wonderful weekend so far. 

Today we're delighted to release the latest utterly gripping crime thriller from acclaimed author Priscilla Masters — REVENGE ON THE MOORS is out now for the special launch price of just £0.99 | $0.99.

Landowner Jakob Grimshaw is found dead, head crushedJakob made enemies of everyone around him and it’s obvious this was no accident. Someone really wanted revenge to kill him like this.

Outsider detective Joanna Piercy must delve into dark family feuds to uncover a brutal murderer before they strike again . . .

CLICK HERE TO BUY REVENGE ON THE MOORS BY PRISCILLA MASTERS FOR JUST £0.99 | $0.99.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Gripping.” Susan
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An ingenious mystery.” Lizzie
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This author amazes me.” David

OUT NOW


MEET YOUR NEW FAVOURITE DETECTIVE. DI JOANNA PIERCY IS AN OUTSIDER IN A REMOTE STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS TOWN.

Please note this book was previously published as Grave Stones.

Tanned and relaxed after a holiday in Spain, Detective Joanna Piercy is brought back to reality with a bump thanks to Staffordshire’s appalling weather — and another dead body.

It’s local Leek resident Kathleen Weston who makes the gruesome discovery. The smell is so bad she can’t hang her washing out.

Propped up against the boundary at the bottom of her garden sits Jakob Grimshaw. His head has been crushed with one of the loose stones from the wall.

It’s obvious this was no accident. Landowner Jakob Grimshaw made enemies of everyone around him.

But someone really wanted revenge to kill Grimshaw like this.

Detective Joanna Piercy must delve into a dark web of vicious family feuds and warring neighbours to uncover a brutal murderer before they strike again.

A THRILLING MYSTERY THAT WILL HAVE YOU HOOKED FROM THE FIRST PAGE.

An accomplished police procedural with a stunningly realized heroine, perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths, Joy Ellis, L.J. Ross, Lynda La Plante, Angela Marsons, Jane Adams and Helen H. Durrant.

WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT REVENGE ON THE MOORS:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Gripping . . . Always enjoy reading Priscilla Masters novels” Susan

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An ingenious mystery where suspects and motives abound.” Lizzie

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Very good suspense with a satisfying number of twists and turns to the plot.” Mary

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Joanna is an interesting character . . . I’m looking forward to the next one.” Sally

THE DETECTIVE
DI Joanna Piercy, newly promoted to inspector, is already an outsider in this remote moorland town. And now she has to deal with the ire of her male colleagues who were passed over for the job. But Joanna knows her own mind, and doesn’t need friends to get the job done. She’s gotten used to them calling her the ‘Ice Maiden’ and the ‘Snow Queen’ by now.

THE SETTING
Leek is a bustling historic market town nestled in the Staffordshire Moorlands. The surrounding area of high, bleak moors are peppered with isolated farms, small holdings and cottages. This small town and its surrounding rugged moorlands, complete with spectacular views, are full of local character — and danger.

ALSO BY PRISCILLA MASTERS
DETECTIVE JOANNA PIERCY MYSTERIES
Book 1: KILLER ON THE MOORS
Book 2: BURNT ON THE MOORS
Book 3: FROZEN ON THE MOORS
Book 4: KIDNAP ON THE MOORS
Book 5: MISSING ON THE MOORS
Book 6: MURDER ON THE MOORS
Book 7: HIDDEN ON THE MOORS
Book 8: STALKER ON THE MOORS
Book 9: REVENGE ON THE MOORS

Thursday 20 October 2022

NEW RELEASE: MURDER AT THE MANOR HOUSE BY JEAN G. GOODHIND

Dear Booklover,

Greetings from Shoreditch. I hope you're having a fantastic week so far. 

Today we are delighted to bring you the latest utterly charming cozy murder mystery from bestselling author Jean G. Goodhind. MURDER AT THE MANOR HOUSE is out now for the special launch price of just 99p | 99c*.

Honey Driver is checking out old Cobden Manor in the hope of starting a new hotel there but the body of a famous ex-television presenter stuffed up the chimney changes her plans. 

The list of suspects is long but then more bodies resurface. 

Honey Driver is on the case!

CLICK HERE TO BUY MURDER AT THE MANOR HOUSE BY JEAN G. GOODHIND FOR 99P | 99C.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Great characters and lots of fun." Lelly
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A must for any mystery addict." S. F. Shaddick
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The twists and turns of the story keep you in suspense." Ase

*This special launch price is available for a limited time only. Please check this price offer is live and available in your location before purchasing.

OUT NOW



LOVE MISS MARPLE? THEN MEET HONEY DRIVER!

Originally published as Death of a Diva.

Welcome to Cobden Manor. A beautiful retreat in lush green grounds, with charming rooms, mouth-watering cuisine . . . and a dead body up the chimney. Thank goodness Honey is on the case!

It’s a crisp sunny day when Honey Driver and fiancé Steve decide to check out Cobden Manor in the hope of starting a new hotel there. The charming country house has fallen on hard times but Honey is confident she can transform its fortunes.

Their plans come crashing to a halt when Honey stumbles across the body of a famous ex-television presenter stuffed unceremoniously up the chimney of one of the outhouses.

Arabella Rolfe fell from grace when she ‘stole’ a married man, but Honey and Steve’s investigation reveals that the well-known diva’s life was even more colourful than anyone realized.

There’s no shortage of people who would want her dead.

But then another body is found, and then another . . .

Can Honey and Steve discover the truth before the body count rises?

Fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin, Janet Evanovitch, The Thursday Murder Club, Simon Brett, Frances Evesham, M.C. Beaton, T.E. Kinsey, Clare Chase or Jeanne M. Dams will fall in love with this addictive cozy mystery series!

MEET HONEY DRIVER
As the boss at a Bath hotel, Honey Driver is in charge one day and washing dishes the next. As a widowed mum, she’s balancing mothering an increasingly challenging teenage daughter alongside a new and budding relationship with local police officer, DI Steve Doherty. As the police liaison for the Bath Hotels Association, she’s supposed to be staying out of trouble . . .

READERS LOVE JEAN G. GOODHIND:

“Honey’s earnest, charming quirkiness, her sometimes ribald humor, the zingy ripostes that pepper the dialogue, and the detailed descriptions of one of England’s loveliest cities will appeal to ardent Anglophiles and British cozy fans alike.” Booklist (USA)

“The kick-off to Goodhind’s new mystery series — fast moving with a likeable heroine and an impeccably rendered Bath background . . .” Kirkus Reviews

“Quirky characters and intriguing goings-on in my favourite city . . . an absolute treat!” bestselling author Jill Mansell

ALSO BY JEAN G. GOODHIND
THE HONEY DRIVER MURDER MYSTERIES

Book 1: MURDER, BED & BREAKFAST
Book 2: MENU FOR MURDER
Book 3: WALKING WITH MURDER
Book 4: THE JANE AUSTEN MURDERS
Book 5: MURDER BY LAMPSHADE
Book 6: MURDER BY MUDPACK
Book 7: MURDER AT THE ROMAN BATHS
Book 8: MURDER FOR CHRISTMAS
Book 9: MURDER AT THE MANOR HOUSE