Friday, 30 October 2020

NEW RELEASE: WITCH FIRE ON THE LEVELS BY DAVID HODGES

 We have a spine-chilling surprise for Halloween! WITCH FIRE ON THE LEVELS by David


Hodges – a sinister crime thriller from bestselling author David Hodges.


BEHIND ANCIENT SUPERSTITIONS, SOMETHING EVEN SCARIER MAY LIE.

A terrified young woman throws herself into the path of Detective Kate Hamblin’s oncoming car. Fleeing from the misty marshes, she falls into a coma. Kate can’t find what she was so desperate to escape from and instead launches herself into an ongoing investigation concerning alleged local witch, Lilith. She is accured of vandalising a church. 

Detective Hamblin goes to Lilith’s house to discover her gone and two sinister ragdolls pierced with pins - resembling another officer and the local vicar - in her place.

Kate believes that the two cases may be connected. What happens next will chill you to the bone . . .

Get stuck into this eerie crime thriller for Halloween. Only available for 99p / 99c for a limited time.

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MEET DETECTIVE KATE HAMBLIN IN THIS BESTSELLING SERIES FROM A FORMER POLICE OFFICER.

BEHIND ANCIENT SUPERSTITIONS, SOMETHING EVEN SCARIER MAY LIE.

A terrified young woman runs out into the path of Detective Kate’s car. The unidentified woman is fleeing something very strange on the misty marshes. She ends up in a coma.

Meanwhile Kate investigates alleged witch Lilith, a local woman who lives in an isolated old shack. She has been accused of vandalising a church. But Lilith has disappeared. In her hovel, Kate discovers hemlock and two sinister ragdolls pierced with pins.

One resembles police officer Eddie West and the other vicar Jacob Truly.

What happens next frightens the life out of the local community, but Kate believes that the criminals are closer to home than prime suspect Lilith. What's really going on?

DISCOVER A BREATH-TAKING NEW SERIES OF MYSTERIES THAT YOU WON’T WANT TO PUT DOWN

Perfect for fans of Rachel Abbott, Robert Bryndza, Mel Sherratt, Angela Marsons, Colin Dexter, or Ruth Rendell.

THE DETECTIVES
Kate is a feisty, young police detective, with a dynamic approach to her job. She is plucky and tenacious, but prone to being impetuous and headstrong, which often lands her in tight spots and does not exactly endear her to her crusty boss, DI Ted Roscoe.

In stark contrast to Kate, her detective partner, Hayden, is an overweight, untidy ex-public schoolboy, with a pompous, laid-back attitude, which drives her to distraction. But he is also highly intelligent, with a keen, analytical mind and a practical, reasoned approach to everything, which, with a prevailing wind, can sometimes act as a brake on his partner’s more impulsive actions.

THE SETTING
A patchwork of fields, peat moor and marshland, dotted with picturesque villages and criss-crossed by man-made irrigation ditches or rhynes, the Somerset Levels covers an area of about 160,000 acres between the Mendips and Quantock Hills, in the County of Somerset. Sparsely populated outside the local towns of Bridgwater, Glastonbury and Street and prone to flooding, it is a haven for wild life, a wild, secret place with an atmospheric brooding stillness, which creeps into the very soul; a place where the booming call of a bittern or the beating of an owl’s wings in the mist is bound to fire the imagination of any self-respecting crime novelist, whose thoughts will invariably turn to . . . murder.

THE AUTHOR
A former police superintendent, with thirty years’ service. Since ‘turning to crime’, he has received critical media acclaim, including a welcome accolade from Inspector Morse’s creator, the late great, Colin Dexter, and he is now a prolific novelist with eleven published crime novels and an autobiography on his police career to his credit. His previous police experience has enabled him to provide a gritty realism to his thrillers and his Somerset Murder Series, featuring feisty female detective, Kate, and her partner, Hayden, has gone from strength to strength, attracting interest in the United States as well as in the UK.

DETECTIVE KATE HAMBLIN MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: MURDER ON THE LEVELS
Book 2: REVENGE ON THE LEVELS
Book 3: FEAR ON THE LEVELS
Book 4: KILLER ON THE LEVELS
Book 5: SECRETS ON THE LEVELS
Book 6: DEATH ON THE LEVELS
Book 7: POISON ON THE LEVELS
Book 8: WITCH FIRE ON THE LEVELS
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NEW RELEASE: AN OXFORD FRAUD BY MAXINE BARRY

 Faith Martin – author of the million-selling Hillary Greene series – is back writing as Maxine 


Barry. Discover a completely different side to this bestselling author with AN OXFORD FRAUD, a gripping page-turner filled with suspense, mystery and romance.


There’s real murder at a murder mystery weekend in AN OXFORD FRAUD.

Someone is using a murder mystery weekend as a front to steal a priceless painting from one of Oxford’s prestigious colleges. Two cast members fall deeply in love, but when you’re not sure who’s a fraud, who’s faking or who may even be a murderer, they’re at risk of having more than just a broken heart.

Everything is not as it seems in Oxford . . .

What people are saying about Faith Martin, writing as Maxine Barry:

“I've read a lot of novels by Faith Martin and always thoroughly enjoyed them, this novel is different but just as gripping and you really become invested in the characters and their lives and can't wait to see how it all works out. Brilliant.” Barbara

Discover a whole new side to this bestselling author today! AN OXFORD FRAUD is available now for a bargain 99p / 99c. Half price for launch!

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AN UTTERLY GRIPPING PAGE-TURNER FULL OF SUSPENSE, MYSTERY, AND ROMANCE

Faith Martin is the author of the beloved Hillary Greene series. Her books have sold over 2 million copies. Now discover her writing as Maxine Barry.

Please note this book was first published as ALTERED IMAGES

REAL MURDER AT A MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND IN OXFORD

Everything is not as it seems during those balmy summer days at one of Oxford's most prestigious colleges.

Lorcan Greene, wealthy gallery owner and expert forgery-spotter, is hired by Detective Braine of the Art Fraud Squad to investigate a tip-off in Oxford. But Lorcan gets more than he bargains for, falling in love with talented art student Frederica Delacroix. But what’s she hiding and could she even be involved in forgery herself?

WHO’S REAL AND WHO’S A FAKE?

Meanwhile, a murder mystery weekend is being held at St Bede’s College. However, someone is using it as a cover to steal a priceless painting from the college. Two members of the cast, Reeve and Annis, fall madly in love, but they’re in danger of more than just having their hearts broken.

In a thrilling finale, full of breathtaking intrigue and romance, who will turn out to be a fraud, faker, or even a murderer?

WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT TWO-MILLION-SELLING FAITH MARTIN WRITING AS MAXINE BARRY

“I've read a lot of novels by Faith Martin and always thoroughly enjoyed them, this novel is different but just as gripping and you really become invested in the characters and their lives and can't wait to see how it all works out. Brilliant.” Barbara

“Perfect romance and mystery!” M. Adlington

“A great read and a fast paced romantic adventure.” Laura T.

“An enjoyable book. Romance with a little intrigue too.” Alexandra

“Totally loved it.” Yona

“When you reach the end you will wish there was still more.” Reader

MAXINE BARRY BOOKS
Book 1: THE LYING GAME
Book 2: AN OXFORD REVENGE
Book 3: AN OXFORD SCANDAL
Book 4: AN OXFORD ENEMY
Book 5: AN OXFORD SECRET
Book 6: AN OXFORD FRAUD
 
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NEW RELEASE: THE SYNDICATE SIX MURDERS BY GEOFFREY OSBORNE

 We’re thrilled to bring you THE SYNDICATE SIX MURDER, a gripping new police procedural from


Geoffrey Osborne.


An old love triangle has turned deadly. Detective Ralph Blade never forgave Detective Harold Ashington after he married Ralph's former girlfriend.

Now Ashington is dead. A bully, blackmailer and wildly disliked, Ashington had no shortage of people who might want him dead, and Blade isn’t entirely devoid of motive either.

Blade and his new second-in-command work together to uncover the killer. Who had the motive, means and opportunity? And does Blade know more than he’s letting on?

What people are saying about THE SYNDICATE SIX MURDERS: 

“This is an original, gripping and captivating police procedural – I loved that Harold Ashington had crossed so many people in a multitude of different ways that the possible suspects list was seemingly endless”  Lou

Find out today in this thrilling crime drama by Geoffrey Osborne. THE SYNDICATE SIX MURDER is out now for only 99p / 99c.

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DISCOVER A GRIPPING NEW POLICE PROCEDURAL FROM GEOFFREY OSBORNE

A Jacobean mansion.

A body in a chest.

Sounds like your classic whodunnit.

THIS IS NOT YOUR CLASSIC WHODUNNIT.

Detective Superintendent Ralph Blade never liked Detective Harold Ashington. These two men had history. Ashington never forgave Blade for marrying his former girlfriend, Julie, and he was convinced that Blades’ son was his own.

Now Ashington is dead, murdered at the world-famous Police Staff College in the heart of rural Hampshire. And Julie can’t explain why she had planned to meet him on the night he died.

HAS A FORGOTTEN LOVE TRIANGLE TURNED DEADLY?

But Ashington was a bully and a blackmailer, and widely disliked. There are plenty of other suspects — and all of them are either senior police officers or closely connected to the force.

Then Blade’s prime suspect and one of his team are brutally attacked and left for dead.

CAN BLADE AND HIS NEW SECOND-IN-COMMAND DETECTIVE DOROTHY FRASER UNCOVER WHO HAS MOTIVE, MEANS AND OPPORTUNITY?

Find out in this scintillating new crime drama from Geoffrey Osborne.

Perfect for fans of J.R. Ellis, Faith Martin, Elly Griffiths, Kate Atkinson and Jay Nadal.
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Thursday, 29 October 2020

NEW RELEASE: A GUILTY MAN BY HELEN H. DURRANT

DISCOVER A BRAND-NEW SERIES FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR HELEN H. DURRANT.


We’re delighted to bring you THE GUILTY MAN this week. Meet Detectives Harry Lennox and Jess Wilde in this compelling new crime series.

A girl, presumed dead, is discovered happily playing in the park. Barefoot but otherwise completely unharmed.

Ruthless criminals leave the hand of a tortured man on his wife’s doorstep . . .

How are these crimes connected and who’s blackmailing local residents into abandoning their homes?

Detectives Harry Lennox and Jess Wilde are here to investigate but with Harry hiding a tortured past, will his secrets tear the two apart before they can get to the bottom of this brutal series of crimes?

Find out now in THE GUILTY MAN – available now for only £2 / $2.99! An unputdownable crime thriller from bestselling author Helen H. Durrant.

Don’t miss out! Grab your copy for a bargain price.

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MEET DETECTIVE HARRY LENNOX AND JESS WILDE IN THIS BRILLIANT NEW CRIME SERIES.

A BRAND NEW MYSTERY FROM #1 BEST-SELLING AUTHOR HELEN H. DURRANT THAT WILL HAVE YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT FROM PAGE ONE. FAST-PACED AND FULL OF SURPRISES.

A little girl, presumed dead, turns up playing happily in the park. She is barefoot but otherwise unharmed. The child’s mother, who lives on a notorious local estate, doesn’t seem bothered that her daughter has returned alive.

Meanwhile, a man is tortured by a ruthless criminal. The victim’s severed hand is left on his wife’s doorstep.

Detective Harry Lennox and DI Jess Wilde investigate. How do the cases connect and who is using threats to drive people out of their homes?

Harry Lennox is battling his own demons, trying to bury a secret from his past with alcohol. He stays in a rundown campervan on a friend’s driveway. Jess wants to know why he’s living like this, but he refuses to tell her anything. What's he hiding?

A MYSTERY FULL OF STUNNING TWISTS WHICH YOU WON'T WANT TO PUT DOWN. WILL HARRY'S PAST TEAR THE DETECTIVES APART?

Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Kimberley Chambers, Damien Boyd, Rachel Abbott, Patricia Gibney or Mark Billingham.

What readers are saying about HELEN H. DURRANT
“I couldn’t put it down.” Barbara

“This new series by Helen H. Durrant certainly has got off to a thrilling start.” Viv

“If you want a book to get your teeth into, this is the one. A massive 5*” Greta

“Another fast-paced murder mystery” Aileen

“The writing was top notch and the characters were very real.” Kat

THE DETECTIVES
DI HARRY LENNOX began his career in Glasgow, but due to a traumatic incident, transferred to West Yorkshire and then Ryebridge. He blames a local villain for what happened and is afraid that he’ll catch up with him. Harry is single, thirty-five and has a chaotic lifestyle. Currently living on a mate’s drive in a campervan. This is down to his girlfriend throwing him out.

DS JESS WILDE is thirty and still lives with her parents. She is unattached and keen to progress in her career. She gets on well with Harry. He doesn’t have much time for protocol, and this suits her. She is critical of how he lives. She is about to buy her first property locally.

ALSO BY HELEN H. DURRANT
RACHEL KING
Book 1: Next Victim
Book 2: Two Victims
Book 3: Wrong Victim
Book 4: Forgotten Victim

THE CALLADINE & BAYLISS MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: DEAD WRONG
Book 2: DEAD SILENT
Book 3: DEAD LIST
Book 4: DEAD LOST
Book 5: DEAD & BURIED
Book 6: DEAD NASTY
Book 7: DEAD JEALOUS
Book 8: DEAD BAD
Book 9: DEAD GUILTY
Book 10: DEAD WICKED

THE DCI GRECO BOOKS
Book 1: DARK MURDER
Book 2: DARK HOUSES
Book 3: DARK TRADE
Book 4: DARK ANGEL
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Wednesday, 28 October 2020

Out now on amazon. KILL SHOT by John Dean

 


We're pleased to announce the return of DCI Jack Harris in a new Pennine murder mystery by John Dean. KILL SHOT, just 99p/c for launch, FREE with Kindle Unlimited.
 
 
City criminals get more than they bargained for when they stumble into rural DCI Jack Harris’ patch
When a pair of hen harriers return to nest in the grouse moors of the northern Pennines, Detective Jack Harris is as eager as most to protect the rare birds.
 
But when a bird watcher on a vigil is shot dead, the locals are up in arms. The landowner and organizer of shooting on the nearby hills is the target of their suspicion and ire.
 
With the community divided, DCI Jack Harris must tread a fine line investigating the murder. As he delves into the cloudy affairs of the victim, the owner of a freight company, he realizes much more is at stake.
 
It is one thing to get the facts straight, another to bring the perpetrator to justice. That requires delicate handling but Harris has a habit of letting his maverick streak get the better of him.
The detective has a big target in his sights. Will he take the risk?
 
KILL SHOT is the eight DCI Jack Harris murder mystery. It can be enjoyed on its own or as part of the series. The full list of books is as follows:
 
1. Dead Hill
2. The Vixen’s Scream
3. To Die Alone
4. To Honour the Dead
5. Thou Shalt Kill
6. Error of Judgement
7. The Killing Line
8. Kill Shot
 
All of these books are free with Kindle Unlimited and available in paperback from Amazon.
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Monday, 26 October 2020

NEW RELEASE: CONSTABLE BENEATH THE TREES BY NICHOLAS RHEA

 We’re delighted to bring you CONSTABLE BENEATH THE TREES. A truly heart-warming


cosy mystery featuring Britain’s best-loved village policeman — Constable Nick.


“It’s original, it’s funny . . . one of life’s little pleasures.” Yorkshire Post

Discover the books which inspired the hit 90s TV show Heartbeat. One of the TOP 10 most watched shows of the decade.

CONSTABLE BENEATH THE TREES finds Constable Nick return from leave and discover a fresh-faced police officer ready to reform rural policing from the inside. Meanwhile there are a fair few surprises lurking in the woods.

From a colony of unidentifiable exotic birds, to an unexploded bomb, and a missing child with a secret of her own, this delightful cosy mystery is packed with intrigue.

As always, the Constable Nick series is brilliantly entertaining and this latest instalment is no exception. Escape to beautiful North Yorkshire by grabbing CONSTABLE BENEATH THE TREES today for a bargain 99p / 99c. 

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DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE SERIES. MEET BRITAIN’S BEST-LOVED VILLAGE POLICEMAN.

“It’s original, it’s funny . . . one of life’s little pleasures.” Yorkshire Post

THE BOOKS WHICH INSPIRED HEARTBEAT

IF YOU GO DOWN TO THE WOODS TODAY . . .

Constable Nick returns from leave to discover changes at work and at home. The youthful Inspector Pollock, fresh from police college, sees himself as a new broom, ready to reform rural policing. Meanwhile, there’s a new vicar in the village too.

But the real shocks in store for Constable Nick are not provided by these newcomers, but by something very familiar: the woods.

The surprises include a colony of unidentifiable exotic birds, a stolen poet, an unexploded bomb, and a missing child with a secret of her own.

The brilliantly entertaining and heartwarming books behind the hit 90s TV series Heartbeat. One of the top ten most watched shows of the decade.

“Stories of a constable on his village beat in North Yorkshire. All very gentle and far, far removed from the hurly burly of modern-day city policing.” Daily Telegraph

In the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside of the 1960s, Constable Nick’s roles are as varied as the eccentric villagers.

Perfect for fans of James Herriot, T.E. Kinsey, Gerald Durrell, J.R. Ellis or anyone who loves a great read.

DISCOVER ONE OF BRITAIN’S BEST-LOVED AUTHORS

MEET CONSTABLE NICK AND HIS COLLEAGUES
Police Constable Nick Rhea has been posted to the country with his wife Mary and their three small children. They move into the police house, high on a ridge overlooking the moors. It sits on the edge of the village of Aidensfield — “probably the most beautiful site in the country”.

Sergeant Oscar Blaketon. A solid and dependable character who runs his tiny station with fierce efficiency. Under his tough exterior, he is full of warmth, generosity and kindness.

PC Alf Ventress. The old, easy-going constable whose local knowledge is vital to the running of Ashfordly Police Station. He does like Mrs Ventress’s hard-boiled eggs!

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT NICHOLAS RHEA
“Just love Nicholas Rhea’s Constable books . . . easy reading delivers a heartwarming, amusing trip back to a very different kind of policing in the 60s.” Joy Ellis

“A fascinating insight into the life of a rural constable . . . the book makes splendid reading.” Police Journal

“Rhea’s real strengths are his sharp portraits of people and absorbing detail of a country copper practising his craft.” Northern Echo

“To be blunt, this is not my normal reading fare, but I loved it.” Nancy

“I enjoyed this tremendously.” Melissa

“A wonderful and relaxing dip into the beautiful North Yorkshire moors.” David

“A highly entertaining book which anyone who is looking for easy and humorous reading will enjoy.” Granny

IN THE AUTHOR’S OWN WORDS
“As I had served as a village constable in a delightful part of the North York moors, it seemed logical to use that experience as a background to the stories, and to add a touch of humour which is always present in police work.”

CONSTABLE NICK MYSTERIES
Book 1: CONSTABLE ON THE HILL
Book 2: CONSTABLE ON THE PROWL
Book 3: CONSTABLE AROUND THE VILLAGE
Book 4: CONSTABLE ACROSS THE MOORS
Book 5: CONSTABLE IN THE DALE
Book 6: CONSTABLE BY THE SEA
Book 7: CONSTABLE ALONG THE LANE
Book 8: CONSTABLE THROUGH THE MEADOW
Book 9: CONSTABLE IN DISGUISE
Book 10: CONSTABLE AMONG THE HEATHER
Book 11: CONSTABLE BY THE STREAM
Book 12: CONSTABLE AROUND THE GREEN
Book 13: CONSTABLE BENEATH THE TREES
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Friday, 23 October 2020

NEW RELEASE: THE COMPLETE DETECTIVE JEFF TEMPLE SERIES BY JAMES RAVEN

 We’re delighted to bring you a new bargain box set this week! THE COMPLETE DETECTIVE


JEFF TEMPLE SERIES is available exclusively to Amazon Kindle, now! Grab your great value box set for only 99p / 99c.


DCI Jeff Temple is an old-school, proper no-nonsense copper who works on the most brutal, high profile cases presented to the force. He’s recovering from the loss of his beloved wife and throwing himself into his job provides a great escape.

You’ll get hours and hours of absorbing reading out of this one great value box set. Out now for only 99p / 99c.

What readers are saying about James Raven’s Books:

“Pacy and compelling, the essence of the polished ‘unputdownable’ novel.” View

“A very satisfying read, with some solid police work and a plethora of nightmarish events. Terrific fun.” Books Monthly

Don’t miss out!

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GET THE COMPLETE BESTSELLING DETECTIVE JEFF TEMPLE SERIES IN THIS GREAT-VALUE BOX SET. THAT’S A TOTAL OF *FIVE* CRIME THRILLERS FULL OF BREATHTAKING TWISTS AND UNFORGETTABLE CHARACTERS.

What readers are saying about James Raven’s books

“Very addictive — I couldn’t put his book down!” Lucy

“Pacy and compelling, the essence of the polished ‘unputdownable’ novel.” View

“A very satisfying read, with some solid police work and a plethora of nightmarish events. Terrific fun.” Books Monthly

“The pages kept turning faster and faster.” Ginny

“I was totally blown away by the twist that the author spectacularly throws in towards the end.” Sarah

“Kept me on the edge of my seat.” Books and Ladders

“It really gave me chills.” Damien

IN THIS FIVE-BOOK BOX SET:

BOOK 1: ROLLOVER
Your best friend wins the lottery . . . then gets murdered, and you’re the number one suspect. For family man Danny Cain, this isn’t just a nightmare scenario. It’s a reality. And now the true killer has Danny’s wife and daughter in his sights. Can Detective Jeff Temple uncover his identity before it’s too late?

BOOK 2: URBAN MYTH
American Jack Keaton brings his wife and kids to the New Forest for what he hopes will be the trip of a lifetime. But their destination is the holiday home from hell. They soon realise that something terrible is afoot in the house. Can Detective Jeff Temple, hunting down a brutal killer, discover its chilling secrets?

BOOK 3: RANDOM TARGETS
A sniper launches a series of deadly attacks on Britain’s motorways, striking in the dark during rush hour and causing total carnage. No one knows who he is, or why he’s doing it, but, as the death toll rises, fear grips the nation. Can DCI Jeff Temple bring his killing spree to an end?

BOOK 4: DYING WISH
Author Grant Mason makes a shocking death-bed wish. He wants his beautiful house burned down. Elsewhere DCI Temple faces his most disturbing case yet, hunting for a missing young couple. What will Temple and his team find buried in the forest? And will they wish they’d left it to lie hidden forever?

BOOK 5: THE BLOGGER
Beth Fletcher comes home to find a body lying on her doorstep: her fiancé Daniel Prince. Daniel was a powerful online activist with a controversial blog. He wasn’t short of enemies and no one believes his death was suicide. They killed her man. Will they come for Beth next? DCI Temple must solve the case before she plays the ultimate price.

Perfect for fans of D.S Butler, Angela Marsons, Kimberley Chambers, Patricia Gibney or Mark Billingham.

THE DETECTIVE
DCI Jeff Temple heads up Hampshire’s Major Investigations Team based in Southampton. He's a no-nonsense copper who relishes the challenges presented by the most brutal, high-profile cases. But at the same time he’s still struggling to get his personal life back on track following the tragic death of his beloved wife. Things are looking up, but it’s an uphill struggle.

DON'T MISS THIS GREAT VALUE BOX SET. HOURS OF FANTASTIC ABSORBING READING.
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NEW RELEASE: THE CASE OF THE CURIOUS COOK BY CATHY ACE

 The WISE women are back in THE CASE OF THE CURIOUS COOK by Cathy Ace. We’re


delighted to share with you another gripping mystery by cozy mystery maven Cathy Ace.


TOO MANY COOKS SPOIL THE BROTH, BUT DO TOO MANY DETECTIVES?

Find out in this delicious cozy mystery . . .

A run-in with the owner of The Crooks and Cooks Bookshop leads the WISE ladies to discover some strange shenanigans at the local bookstore.

As soon as they’re trying to solve one case, they happen on another! They come across a valuable book which features the work of a famous local artist – who happened to be murdered by her own brother.

Are the cases linked? Nothing will get in the way of the WISE women as they try and crack the case.

Discover your next favourite mystery series for a bargain 99p / 99c. Get the truly delectable THE CASE OF THE CURIOUS COOK today!

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DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE MYSTERY SERIES.

Perfect for fans of Stella Cameron, Faith Martin, Agatha Christie, Frances Evesham, Betty Rowlands, or M.C. Beaton.

TOO MANY COOKS SPOIL THE BROTH, BUT DO TOO MANY DETECTIVES?

Henry Twyst, eighteenth Duke of Chellingworth, is terribly worried about some water damage to the priceless books in his library and hires a local book restorer to tackle the repairs.

The antiquarian also runs the Crooks and Cooks bookshop with his daughter — local TV celebrity chef, The Curious Cook.

When the book restorer mentions some strange shenanigans going on at the book shop, Dowager Duchess Althea brings the case to the women of the WISE Enquiries Agency.

Just as they are trying to solve one case, they get embroiled in another. They come across a valuable book of miniatures which seems to be the work of a famous local artist, who was murdered by her own brother.

Are the cases linked and why do both mysteries lead to a nearby old folks’ home?

The WISE women are on the case — and nothing will get in their way . . .

THE DETECTIVES
The WISE Enquiries Agency consists of Mavis, Annie, Carol and Christine. One is Welsh, one Irish, one Scottish and one English, hence the name. Drawn together by chance – and a killer – the women of the WISE Enquiries Agency turned their backs on their previous careers to work together to help others. Combining their unique skills, and revelling in their differences, they’re doing their best to make the business succeed. But being private investigators isn’t a bed of roses – there are bills to pay, clients to be managed, and dangers to be faced. Can they manage to do it all, and survive?

PRAISE FOR THIS SERIES
“Cozy fans will enjoy their chitchat as much as their sleuthing.” Publishers Weekly

“An utterly charming country house mystery with modern touches.” Crimefictionlover

“A delightful new cozy series with a lovely setting and four loveable heroines.” cayocosta72

"Charming, quirky and completely entertaining!" Hank Phillippi Ryan

"Start with an irresistible premise, confound expectations with four top-notch characters, and we're off." Catriona McPherson

“A gratifying contemporary series in the traditional British manner with hilarious repercussions. Cozy fans will anticipate learning more about these WISE ladies” Library Journal Starred Review

THE WISE ENQUIRIES AGENCY MYSTERIES
Book 1: THE CASE OF THE DOTTY DOWAGER
Book 2: THE CASE OF THE MISSING MORRIS DANCER
Book 3: THE CASE OF THE CURIOUS COOK
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Thursday, 22 October 2020

NEW RELEASE: A KILLER PAST BY MARIS SOULE

 We’re thrilled to bring you A KILLER PAST by Maris Soule. A Halloween crime thriller with a


massive twist you won’t see coming!


For forty years Mary Harrington has lived in the same Michigan town. A part of a small, rural community, she’s a model citizen.

It’s Halloween eve and Mary’s car breaks down. She notices two teen gang members watching her, leaving her terrified of getting mugged, or worse . . .

But when Sergeant Jack Rossini arrives at the scene, the two gang members in need of medical attention claiming they were attacked by an older lady.

Mary may seem like a model citizen but she has a big secret. Something in her story doesn’t quite add up.

Discover what Mary is hiding in A KILLER PAST. Available now to download on Amazon Kindle for a bargain 99p / 99c.

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AN ABSOLUTELY GRIPPING CRIME THRILLER WITH A MASSIVE TWIST

For forty-four years Mary Harrington has lived in Rivershore, Michigan, a rural community of five thousand. During that time she owned a small book store, married the town dentist, and raised a son. Two-years ago she buried her husband. She's a model citizen . . . with a secret.

Halloween eve, Mary is on her way home from celebrating her only granddaughter's eighteenth birthday. Her car breaks down within walking distance of her house. She notices she's being watched by two teen gang members and hopes, if she's mugged, they simply take her purse and run.

Sergeant Jack Rossini has been with the Rivershore Police Department for twenty-four years, and in their small department, he's the primary investigator. When he hears dispatch call for officers, he decides to help. He finds two teen gang members in need of medical attention and claiming they were attacked by an old lady.

HOW COULD A SEVENTY-FOUR-YEAR-OLD HAVE BEATEN UP TWO GANG MEMBERS?

Mary seems like any other senior citizen. But something doesn’t add up about her story.

The detective's running the risk of making the same mistake as her attackers — underestimating Mary Harrington.

A long time ago Mary did things she hoped no one would ever find out about.

Now the criminals wants revenge. Mary will do anything to keep her son and granddaughter safe.

A GRANDMA WITH A KILLER PAST

Full of twists and turns, this gripping thriller from award-winning author Maris Soule will keep you hooked.

Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, John Lescroart and Robert K. Tanenbaum.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT A KILLER PAST

“The outstanding pace of this thriller made me read way into the night.” Diane

“Mary Harrington is one tough cookie, then and now. Maris Soule did a marvellous job.” Jeanie

“Loved it! Terrific twist near the end . . . Will be a hard act to follow!” Adrienne

“I'm still in the wow stage with this book. Written beautifully, I never dreamed the old lady Mary had the past that she had.” Gladys

THE DETECTIVE
Sergeant Jack Rossini is an enterprising police officer who begins digging into Mary’s past. He can find nothing about her life before she opened a bookstore forty-four years ago. He’s suspicious, and asks his son who works for the FBI to see what he can find. Both are told to cease their efforts by superiors.

THE SETTING
The town of Rivershore had been built along the banks of the Ash River back in the late 1800s, and for a time was a way-stop for travellers going from Kalamazoo to Lake Michigan. By the early 1990s, the town had attracted several small companies, along with residents who preferred living in a small town and were willing to drive to Kalamazoo or Grand Rapids for their jobs. Then came the economic downturn in 2008. Now many houses are boarded up as people move away to find work.
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Wednesday, 21 October 2020

NEW RELEASE: DRY BONES BY MARGARET MAYHEW

 Meet The Colonel in DRY BONES from bestselling author Margaret Mayhew. 

Having recently relocated to Frogs End, a peaceful Dorset village, The Colonel is ready to settle down and leave behind the troubles of his past life.

A letter arrives from his late wife's friend. She writes ‘something horrible has happened' and The Colonel rushes to the scene of the crime.

In Wiltshire, he meets Cornelia Heathcote, a local woman whose wealthy husband is away on business and who has recently discovered a body buried under the floor of her barn.

The Colonel investigates and will stop at nothing to discover what happened in the Heathcotes' barn. 

DRY BONES is out now! Get lost in the beautiful English countryside with this cozy mystery, available at a bargain price. Only 99p / 99c for a limited time.

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A BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN COZY VILLAGE MYSTERY FROM A BESTSELLING AUTHOR

A SHOCKING DISCOVERY IN A FRIEND’S BARN

The Colonel (few people call him Hugh) has settled into life in peaceful Dorset village Frogs End. He’s fixed his thatch roof, got the damp under control, and even acquired a cat called Thursday.

But a letter from his late wife’s friend sends him to the Wiltshire village of King’s Mowbray. She writes ‘something horrible has happened.’

Cornelia Heathcote, whose wealthy husband is away on business, has discovered a body buried under the floor of her barn.

First the Colonel must work out who the bones belong to. But that’s just the beginning of his problems. For this victim had many enemies in the wealthy village . . .

DISCOVER A BEAUTIFULLY DRAWN PICTURE OF ENGLAND WITH AN INTRIGUING MYSTERY FOR THE COLONEL TO UNRAVEL

Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Agatha Christie and Stella Cameron.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING THE VILLAGE MYSTERIES
“A thoroughly enjoyable British village cozy mystery that is the first in a series. I'm looking forward to reading the rest.” Sherri

“I was enthralled from the first to the last page.” Lizzie

“I enjoyed this, and look forward to visiting Frog End again.” Laura

“There is nothing like a light British village mystery for when you are under the weather.” Amy

“If you enjoy Miss Marple or the Midsomer Murders type of story then you'll like this.” Carole

THE DETECTIVE
At the grand old age of 55, the Colonel had been put out to grass by the British Army. In the same year, his beloved wife, Laura, died after a long illness. He found himself facing a bleak and lonely future. There were the children, of course, but they were grown up and had busy lives of their own.

One summer, years before, he and Laura spent their leave in England, touring the West Country. They stopped at a village in Dorset called Frog End which had a spit-and-sawdust pub called the Dog and Duck. Laura had fallen in love with a stone cottage seen across the village green. She had admired the thatched roof and the pink roses round the door. Years later, after her death, the Colonel had revisited the same village alone and seen Laura’s dream cottage had aged badly and that it was up for sale. Against his better judgement, he bought it.

THE SETTING
The cottage was called Pond Cottage and the Colonel soon discovered that he had made a big mistake. The two-hundred-year-old building had deathwatch beetle, rising damp, a falling roof, rot and decay throughout. There was no heating and the wiring was a dangerous disgrace. Logs for an open fire were kept in a tin bath in the scullery and the nettle-infested lavatory was housed outside in a jungle. There was no sign of any pond.
But there were compensations: a view over the beautiful village green, clusters of other stone cottages, a Norman church built on Saxon foundations, a graveyard of ancient tombs leaning at perilous angles. And, of course, the Dog and Duck.

VILLAGE MYSTERIES SERIES
Book 1: OLD SOLDIERS NEVER DIE
Book 2: THREE SILENT THINGS
Book 3: DRY BONES
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NEW RELEASE: HOLY TERROR IN THE HEBRIDES BY JEANNE M. DAMS

 We’re delighted to bring you an enchanting cozy mystery, HOLY TERROR IN THE


HEBRIDES, by bestselling author Jeanne M. Dams.


Sometime sleuth Dorothy Martin is back! A peaceful stay on the Scottish island of Iona sounded positively charming on paper. With a potential murderer on the loose, this holiday takes a turn for the worse.

Trouble always seems to follow Dorothy, and her holiday is no exception. During a group church tour of the island, a man falls from a cliff to his death.

Dorothy is the only witness and she notices a small clue which leads her to thinking this was not an accident.

Pick up this cozy mystery for a bargain price. HOLY TERROR IN THE HEBRIDES will transport you to the Scottish Isles and keep you guessing until the end.

Dorothy Martin is determined to find out if this man was pushed or if he fell. 

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AN ENCHANTING COZY MURDER MYSTERY FROM A BESTSELLING AUTHOR

ALONE ON A REMOTE SCOTTISH ISLAND WITH A MURDERER ON THE LOOSE

A peaceful stay on the charming Scottish island of Iona sounds perfect to sometime sleuth Dorothy Martin.

But trouble always follows Dorothy. Thrown in with a bickering American church tour, she tries to keep her distance.

Then one of the group, a man everyone disliked, falls to his death from a cliff at the legendary Fingal’s Cave.

Dorothy is the only witness. She notices a small clue that the police dismiss, one that makes her believe the death was murder.

The police close the case but Dorothy feels bound to investigate. But it's a choice she may regret . . . and now a hurricane is coming in.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT DOROTHY MARTIN

“Fans of the English cozy will put the kettle on, snuggle under a lap rug, and sigh contentedly.” Kirkus Reviews

“Hugely entertaining, gentle mystery with a likeable protagonist.” Intheamazone

“Dorothy is a dear.” New York Times Book Review

“If you're a classic mystery lover, you're sure to enjoy the books of Jeanne M. Dams. Her characters, settings and stories have a depth not often seen in this sub-genre.” Mystery News

“A cozy as comforting as a hot cup of tea and as deliciously spicy as one of Dorothy's mince pies.” Publishers Weekly

THE DETECTIVE
Dorothy Martin, sixtyish widow from Indiana and retired schoolteacher, moves to England shortly after her husband dies. A move they had planned to make together. Like the author, she has a taste for fabulous hats.

DOROTHY MARTIN MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: THE BODY IN THE TRANSEPT
Book 2: TROUBLE IN THE TOWN HALL
Book 3: HOLY TERROR IN THE HEBRIDES
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Monday, 19 October 2020

NEW RELEASE: THE SLAUGHTERHOUSE MURDER BY ROY LEWIS

 We’re delighted to bring you THE SLAUGHTERHOUSE MURDER by Roy Lewis. Discover


Eric Ward, policeman turned lawyer in this classic mystery from an acclaimed author.


In THE SLAUGHTERHOUSE MURDERS, a desperate farmer – who’s facing financial ruin as a result of foot and mouth disease – accepts a quick fix cash payment to rent out one of his outbuildings.

Then, Paddy Fenton's farm is raided by the police. Eric Ward agrees to represent Fenton and soon uncovers a dark side to the activities taking place on a seemingly innocent farmer’s land.

This gripping mystery will have tearing through the pages. Roy Lewis is one of the most critically acclaimed crime writers of his generation, and for good reason!

Find out today by grabbing a copy of THE SLAUGHTERHOUSE MURDER for a bargain £1.99 / $2.99. Available now at half price for a limited time only.

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Looking for a classic murder mystery from an acclaimed crime writer?

Discover Eric Ward, policeman turned lawyer.

Please note this book was first published as DEAD MAN RUNNING

“Terse, impressively evocative…comfortably related in a refreshingly old-fashioned manner.” Chicago Tribune

“Page-turning suspense, unexpected twists and an electric energy.” Kirkus

IF IT SEEMS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE. IT PROBABLY IS

Farmer Paddy Fenton faces financial ruin as a result of foot and mouth disease among his flock.

Then he gets an offer that he can’t refuse: ready cash to rent one of his outbuildings.

He doesn’t enquire too closely as to what is happening there until a police raid uncovers a sinister operation.

Eric Ward agrees to represent Fenton and soon finds himself in a bitter turf war. The criminal network stretches far beyond the local Northumberland countryside.

Botched operations, a divided and corrupt workforce, and a bleak landscape filled with desperate and disillusioned characters provide the backdrop for Ward's chilling journey into the dark underworld of the north.

It’s not always clear who’s running, or exactly what they’re running from.

A GRIPPING, WELL-CRAFTED MYSTERY THAT WILL HAVE YOU COMPLETELY ABSORBED

Perfect for fans of Peter James, Ruth Rendell, P.D. James and Peter Robinson.

THE DETECTIVE
Eric Ward is forced to retire from the police when he discovers he suffers from glaucoma but qualifies as a solicitor (lawyer) and sets up his practice on the Quayside in Newcastle, where he deals with the seamier side of the law. When he marries a wealthy young woman she attempts to persuade him to settle in Northumberland and work with wealthier clients but he stubbornly refuses to give up his criminal practice in Newcastle. Although she draws him into the world of high finance he still insists on continuing at the Quayside — which causes tensions within his marriage, and lead to unintended consequences.

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE MYSTERY WRITER

Roy Lewis is one of the most critically acclaimed crime writers of his generation.

“Roy Lewis is a writer who believes in keeping his readers on their toes with plenty of twists and surprises. He writes well, too with an admirable sense of character and place.” Daily Telegraph

“Good on atmosphere.” Newcastle Journal

“A wrenching and compassionately handled tragedy that transcends the conventional mystery form.” Chicago Sun-Times

“Tightly written, well-paced and relentlessly accurate.” Oxford Times

ERIC WARD BOOKS
Book 1: THE SEDLEIGH HALL MURDER
Book 2: THE FARMING MURDER
Book 3: THE QUAYSIDE MURDER
Book 4: THE DIAMOND MURDER
Book 5: THE GEORDIE MURDER
Book 6: THE SHIPPING MURDER
Book 7: THE CITY OF LONDON MURDER
Book 8: THE APARTMENT MURDER
Book 9: THE SPANISH VILLA MURDER
Book 10: THE MARRIAGE MURDER
Book 11: THE WASTEFUL MURDER
Book 12: THE PHANTOM MURDER
Book 13: THE SLAUGHTERHOUSE MURDER

INSPECTOR CROW BOOKS
Book 1: A LOVER TOO MANY
Book 2: ERROR OF JUDGMENT
Book 3: THE WOODS MURDER
Book 4: MURDER FOR MONEY
Book 5: MURDER IN THE MINE
Book 6: A COTSWOLDS MURDER
Book 7: A FOX HUNTING MURDER
Book 8: A DARTMOOR MURDER
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NEW RELEASE: THIRTEEN STEPS TO MURDER BY ROGER SILVERWOOD

DISCOVER DETECTIVE ANGEL IN THIRTEEN STEPS TO MURDER. 




We’re thrilled to bring you another instalment from the gripping Detective Angel Mystery series. Meet an old-school detective who is no angel, despite his name.

A frail old man is discovered, dead, at the bottom of his stairs. Was he pushed or did he fall? Detective Michael Angel is brought in to investigate.

Caught in a web of this family’s lies and deceit, a young nurse is listed as the main suspect. But she’s gone missing, the victim’s daughter is hiding and his granddaughter is incapable of telling the truth.

There’s more going on here than meets the eye and Detective Angel is determined to get to the bottom of this mystery.

THIRTEEN STEPS TO MURDER is a brilliantly gripping mystery that’s packed with twists and turns on every page.

Download it now on Amazon Kindle for only £1.99 / $2.99. Out now at a bargain price for launch. Don’t miss out!

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A DETECTIVE WHO’S NO ANGEL DESPITE HIS NAME.

Discover a gripping series of murder mysteries set in south Yorkshire.

MEET DETECTIVE INSPECTOR MICHAEL ANGEL. AN OLD-SCHOOL POLICEMAN WHO SOMETIMES RUBS HIS COLLEAGUES UP THE WRONG WAY. HE’S GOT HIS FLAWS, BUT HE NEVER GIVES UP ON A CASE.

Please note this book was first published as THE BIG FIDDLE.

A small old man in pyjamas is found dead at the bottom of the stairs. His wheelchair is next to him — was he pushed or did he fall?

His part-time carer Nancy, a pretty young woman, is suspected of his murder, but she is missing without trace.

Detective Inspector Angel is drawn into an intricate web of family lies and deceit. The dead man's daughter is hiding something, and his granddaughter seems incapable of telling anyone the truth.

The pressure is on for Angel to unravel the mystery and identify the killer before another body is found.

A BRILLIANTLY GRIPPING MYSTERY FULL OF TWISTS

Perfect for fans of R.D. Wingfield, Colin Dexter, Peter Robinson, Reginald Hill, and Agatha Christie.

THE DETECTIVE
Michael Angel is over fifty, married to Mary. They don’t have any children. They are a devoted couple but the relationship sometimes breaks down due to his job or due to the problems of Mary’s sister who lives in Edinburgh and imposes on their easygoing natures. Michael works at the small local police station and is devoted to defeating crime, murder, and dishonesty of any sort and has no personal ambition beyond being a good husband and a successful detective. He doesn’t want promotion with all the routine office work and stress that goes with it. He is incorruptible but always short of money. He is always at odds with his immediate chief, Detective Superintendent Horace Harker, who is lazy, a hypochondriac and not a bit interested in assisting Angel in serious police work.

PRAISE FOR ROGER SILVERWOOD

“Solid plotting, unpretentious writing, thoroughly reliable entertainment.” Morning Star

“A cast of characters you really want to populate with familiar faces of actors you see each week on TV — great fun. Angel is terrific.” Books Monthly

“Once again Silverwood combines a classic mystery plot with well-developed characters.” Publishers Weekly

DETECTIVE ANGEL SERIES
Book 1: THE MISSING NURSE
Book 2: THE MISSING WIFE
Book 3: THE MAN IN THE PINK SUIT
Book 4: THE MORALS OF A MURDERER
Book 5: THE AUCTION MURDERS
Book 6: THE MISSING KILLER
Book 7: THE UMBRELLA MURDERS
Book 8: THE MISSING MILLIONAIRE
Book 9: THE MISSING THIEF
Book 10: FIND THE LADY
Book 11: THE MISSING MODEL
Book 12: MURDER IN BARE FEET
Book 13: THE MISSING HUSBAND
Book 14: THE CUCKOO CLOCK MURDERS
Book 15: SHRINE TO MURDER
Book 16: THE SNUFFBOX MURDERS
Book 17: THE DOG COLLAR MURDERS
Book 18: THE CHESHIRE CAT MURDERS
Book 19: THE DIAMOND ROSARY MURDERS
Book 20: THIRTEEN STEPS TO MURDER
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