Monday, 30 November 2020

NEW RELEASE: THEY DISAPPEARED BY JOY ELLIS

I hope you had a lovely weekend of reading. We're so excited to be launching Joy Ellis's


absolutely unputdownable new crime mystery, THEY DISAPPEARED.


Here's what people are saying:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"It's a non-stop page turner"
"Brilliantly exciting, nail-biting read"
"I didn’t see the end coming."
"Best in the series so far."
"Compulsive and engrossing"

Get it now in Kindle, paperback and audio. 

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FROM #1 BEST-SELLING AUTHOR JOY ELLIS, A TOTALLY ABSORBING CRIME THRILLER FULL OF STUNNING TWISTS AND TURNS.

Discover the author who’s sold over two million books globally.

Detectives Rowan Jackman and Marie Evans are told that their IT boss has disappeared. They soon suspect foul play. Orla Cracken, known as Orac, is no ordinary techie; she was once a field agent traveling abroad undercover, working for the government.

Meanwhile DC Robbie Melton discovers that two people, both urban explorers, have mysteriously disappeared while out exploring abandoned buildings. One went missing at a disused airfield, but was it a military base, or was it civilian?

The gruesome discovery of their decaying bodies found hanging in ancient church ruins bursts the case wide open, and Jackman and Evans are under pressure to find the killer.

It soon becomes clear that the murderer is targeting urban explorers, but why is he determined to track down and torture these innocent people, and how is the case connected to Orac’s mysterious past, still shrouded in secrecy?

THE LATEST CRIME THRILLER BY JOY ELLIS, SET IN THE LINCOLNSHIRE FENS, WILL KEEP YOU GUESSING — AND YOUR PULSE RACING— UNTIL THE VERY END.

What readers are saying about Joy Ellis

“Another breathtaking thriller from Joy.” Carole

“Great read from start to finish.” Nerys

“Just a wonderful enjoyable read.” Nicki

“A hugely compelling police procedural, with twists and turns that raise tension and suspense.” Paromjit

“All the twists and turns kept me reading.” Viv

“Another great book from Ms Ellis.” Barbara

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

THE DETECTIVES
DI Jackman leads the investigation. He is extremely smart and has a knack for bringing out the best in his diverse team. DS Marie Evans is haunted by the loss of her husband in a motorbike accident. She is fiercely loyal to her friends and colleagues.

ALSO BY JOY ELLIS
THE NIKKI GALENA SERIES
Book 1: CRIME ON THE FENS
Book 2: SHADOW OVER THE FENS
Book 3: HUNTED ON THE FENS
Book 4: KILLER ON THE FENS
Book 5: STALKER ON THE FENS
Book 6: CAPTIVE ON THE FENS
Book 7: BURIED ON THE FENS
Book 8: THIEVES ON THE FENS
Book 9: FIRE ON THE FENS
Book 10: DARKNESS ON THE FENS
Book 11: HIDDEN ON THE FENS

JACKMAN & EVANS
Book 1: THE MURDERER’S SON
Book 2: THEIR LOST DAUGHTERS
Book 3: THE FOURTH FRIEND
Book 4: THE GUILTY ONES
Book 5: THE STOLEN BOYS
Book 6: THE PATIENT MAN
Book 7: THEY DISAPPEARED
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Thursday, 26 November 2020

NEW RELEASE: DETECTIVE MICHAEL ANGEL BOOKS 1-7 BY ROGER SILVERWOOD

 We’re thrilled to bring you SEVEN gripping mysteries from most-loved author Roger


Silverwood. THE DETECTIVE MICHAEL ANGEL BOOKS 1-7 BOX SET is out now and available to download on Amazon Kindle for only 99p / 99c.


YOU GET SEVEN BESTSELLING MYSTERIES IN ONE GREAT-VALUE BOX SET.

“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

Missed out on one of our most-loved series and looking to catch up? Grab the first seven books in this gripping series for only 99p / 99c.

Discover Detective Michael Angel. An old-school detective who is no angel, despite his name!

Grab our latest bargain box-set today for only 99p / 99c.

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GET **SEVEN** BEST-SELLING MYSTERIES IN ONE GREAT-VALUE BOX SET.

Praise for Roger Silverwood’s YORKSHIRE MYSTERIES

“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

IN THIS SEVEN-BOOK BOXSET:

BOOK 1: THE MISSING NURSE
Can Inspector Michael Angel find missing nurse Fiona Thomas? His gruesome trail of enquiries begins with a savage murder in an insane asylum over twenty years ago. But where will it lead?

BOOK 2: THE MISSING WIFE
Lady Yvette, the beautiful wife of a local MP is found choked to death in a reservoir, robbed of her clothes and antique pearls. Inspector Angel is called in to investigate. But the evidence is scant and he has only his guile to rely on. Can he stop the choker before he strikes again?

BOOK 3: THE MAN IN THE PINK SUIT
Celebrity art critic Frank P. Jones, aka “the Man in the Pink Suit”, shoots a wealthy industrialist. Jones strongly denies the charge, but he has the motive, the opportunity, a Walter PPK/S automatic, and no alibi. DI Angel must unravel the truth from the lies. Was Jones hypnotized, drugged, or is he simply a liar?

BOOK 4: THE MORALS OF A MURDERER
Duncan McFee is savagely murdered in a distillery where he was chairman. He’s found in one of the vats used to make gin. Yet none of the suspects is burly enough to have delivered the fatal blow. Detective Inspector Michael Angel is called in to unravel the mystery.

BOOK 5: THE AUCTION MURDERS
At the auction of Lord Ogmore’s estate, a man is stabbed to death with a silver dagger. Before long, DI Angel finds himself on the trail of a serial killer who leaves behind no clues, no fingerprints and no DNA. Angel has only one eye-witness — and he’s blind. Will Angel solve his toughest case yet?

BOOK 6: THE MISSING KILLER
A masked man bursts into a quiet country club to confront a young couple. He says, “Your time is up. That girl is mine.” Then he kills one of them. Witnesses cannot identify him and DI Angel’s investigation seems doomed. Faced with vengeful gangsters, crooked police and mentally unstable young men, can Angel work it all out in time and walk away unscathed?

BOOK 7: THE UMBRELLA MURDERS
An arsonist threatens to set fire to the luxury home of the local MP. DI Angel has two suspects. One has completely disappeared, the other is locked in a police cell. Will the umbrella man be able to execute his threat while still in police custody? DI Michael Angel must race against the clock to unravel this baffling mystery.

Filled with quirky characters and suspense, Roger Silverwood’s enthralling mysteries are perfect for fans of R.D. Wingfield, Colin Dexter, Peter Robinson, Reginald Hill, and Agatha Christie.

THE DETECTIVE
Fifty-something Michael Angel is married to Mary. They are a devoted couple but the relationship sometimes breaks down due to his job or Mary’s meddling sister, who lives in Edinburgh and imposes on their easygoing natures. Michael works at the local police station. He is committed to defeating crime, murder, and dishonesty of any sort, but has no personal ambition beyond being a good husband and a successful detective. He doesn’t want promotion with all the bureaucracy and stress that goes with it. He is incorruptible but always short of money.
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NEW RELEASE: RAVENSCROFT'S LAST CASE BY KERRY TOMBS

It’s a new week and we’re thrilled to bring you a brilliant and evocative Victorian mystery from


Kerry Tombs. RAVENSCROFT’S LAST CASE is out now for a bargain 99p / 99c!


Retiring Ravenscroft must question everything he believes in order to catch a killer.

Inspector Ravenscroft receives a strange note from an old woman fearing for her life, but when he pays a visit, she’s already dead.

Maud had recently attempted to speak to her loved ones through a séance, leading the detective to suspect there may be something more sinister than talking to the dead happening.

Find out if Detective Inspector Ravenscroft can unmask the murderer and retire in peace in RAVENSCROFT’S LAST CASE. Available now for only 99p / 99c.

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AN EVOCATIVE VICTORIAN DETECTIVE MYSTERY FULL OF CLEVER TWISTS

Worcester, April 1893.

Detective Inspector Ravenscroft receives a strange note from a lonely old woman fearing for her life. But when he visits her, she is already dead.

DID MISS MAUD FINCHER’S HEART GIVE OUT OR WAS SHE SCARED TO DEATH?

Maud Fincher was part of a group of locals trying to speak to their deceased loved ones through the medium of séance. Ravenscroft thinks this is harmless nonsense . . . until the old lady’s last surviving heir is murdered.

Is there something sinister going on at these séances?

In his last-ever case before retiring Ravenscroft must question everything he believes in order to catch this killer.

CAN HE UNMASK THE MURDERER AND RETIRE IN PEACE?

Perfect for fans of M.R.C. Kasasian, E.S. Thomson, Oscar de Muriel or Karen Charlton.

MEET THE DETECTIVE
Inspector Samuel Ravenscroft, unmarried and over forty, is a detective in the Whitechapel branch of the Metropolitan Police. Painfully asthmatic, he is overlooked by his superiors in favour of his pushier colleagues. But Ravenscroft wants to prove himself and strives to overcome his physical limitations. His tools are forthright questioning, close examination of the evidence and personal intuition. He often finds that the solutions to crimes are buried deep in the past.

With his trusty Bradshaw, Ravenscroft and his colleague Sergeant Tom Crabb, travel around the Three Counties, overlooked by the Malvern Hills, bringing criminals to justice.

KERRY TOMBS was born near Birmingham, but grew up in various locations in north Worcestershire. After a career teaching in both England and Australia, he moved to Malvern in 1982, where he became a local genealogist, lecturer and bookseller.

​INSPECTOR RAVENSCROFT DETECTIVE MYSTERIES SERIES
Book 1: THE MALVERN MURDERS
Book 2: THE WORCESTER WHISPERERS
Book 3: THE LEDBURY LAMPLIGHTERS
Book 4: THE TEWKESBURY TOMB
Book 5: THE DROITWICH DECEIVERS
Book 6: THE PERSHORE POISONERS
Book 7: THE UPTON UNDERTAKERS
Book 8: THE HEREFORDSHIRE HANGMEN
Book 9: THE BROMSGROVE BOOKSELLER
Book 10: RAVENSCROFT'S LAST CASE
 
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NEW RELEASE: KILLING CASSIDY BY JEANNE M. DAMS

 We’re delighted to bring you a gripping cozy mystery from bestselling author Jeanne M.


Dams. KILLING CASSIDY is out now for only 99p / 99c. Grab your copy today for a bargain price!


A journey home for Dorothy Martin isn’t the trip down memory lane she’d hoped for.

An old friend, Kevin Cassidy, had been found dead. Upon her return, to pay her respects and claim a small inheritance, Dorothy Martin discovers that Kevin has left her an ominous letter.

It says if he dies, it must have been murder. . .

Kevin was sure someone was trying to kill him. A completely absurd idea from the 96-year-old? Dorothy will not let her old friend down and vows to get to the bottom of this mystery.

Discover determined sleuth Dorothy Martin in KILLING CASSIDY. Only 99p / 99c for a limited time!

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AN ENCHANTING COZY MYSTERY FROM A BESTSELLING AUTHOR

GOING HOME TO THE UNITED STATES IS NOT JUST A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE FOR DOROTHY

Dorothy returns to Hillsburg, Indiana, to claim a small inheritance from an old friend, Kevin Cassidy.

But Kevin also left her a letter. It says if he dies, it must have been murder. Someone was trying to kill him.

An absurd idea? Cassidy was 96 years old and succumbed to pneumonia. But Dorothy knows about innocent facades, as does her husband, Alan, now retired from the police force.

No one believes this was murder, but Dorothy won’t let her old friend down. She will get to the bottom of this baffling mystery.

A LETTER. AN INHERITANCE. AND A MYSTERY

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

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.

Book 1: THE BODY IN THE TRANSEPT
Book 2: TROUBLE IN THE TOWN HALL
Book 3: HOLY TERROR IN THE HEBRIDES
Book 4: MALICE IN MINIATURE
Book 5: THE VICTIM IN VICTORIA STATION
Book 6: KILLING CASSIDY
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Friday, 20 November 2020

NEW RELEASE: THE LIFELINE BY MARGARET MAYHEW

 I hope you’re enjoying your weekend with a great book. 

If not, we have just the perfect cozy mystery for you to get stuck into! THE LIFELINE by bestselling author Margaret Mayhew is out now on Kindle for only 99p / 99c.

A CHILLING DISCOVERY IS MADE IN ONE OF THE MANOR'S GREENHOUSES.

Ruth Harvey takes over the Manor in Frog End. Transforming the gardens to a delightful place she can sell plants from and offer gardening therapy to her husband’s patients. They have the most idyllic set-up.

That is until a body is found among the fragrant tomato plants. A bloody spade lies next to the face-down victim. With people in and out of the manor at all times, the Harveys have no idea who could possibly have committed such a brutal act.

Now murder threatens to destroy everything they’ve built. Can the Colonel solve the crime before any more innocent victims appear?

Find out in THE LIFELINE.  A gripping village mystery from a bestselling author. Available now at half price for launch. Only 99p / 99c.

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A BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN COZY VILLAGE MYSTERY FROM A BESTSELLING AUTHOR

Major Cuthbertson stumbles across a body among the fragrant tomato plants. A bloody spade lies next to the face-down victim.

Ruth Harvey has taken over the manor in Frog End, where she runs a successful plant-selling business and provides gardening therapy for some of her husband Dr Tom Harvey's troubled patients. They include embittered Lawrence Deacon, lonely Joyce Reed, widowed Tanya Carberry and wheelchair-bound Johnny Turner, the young victim of a horrific motorbike crash.

Now murder threatens to destroy everything. Can the Colonel solve the crime before anyone else suffers?

DISCOVER A BEAUTIFULLY DRAWN PICTURE OF ENGLAND WITH A WICKED MURDERER FOR THE COLONEL TO WEED OUT

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

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE VILLAGE MYSTERIES

“A wonderfully written cozy of the highest caliber.” Ann

“A murder mystery you can read before bedtime!” Carol

“The Colonel, Naomi, and Thursday have stolen my heart.” H. G. Williams

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
Book 4: THE SEVENTH LINK
Book 5: BITTER POISON
Book 6: THE LIFELINE
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Wednesday, 18 November 2020

NEW RELEASE: LIVING DANGEROUSLY AND ONE DAMN THING AFTER ANOTHER BY DAN LATUS

 We have just the thing with TWO new gripping crime thrillers from Dan Latus. LIVING


DANGEROUSLY and ONE DAMN THING AFTER ANOTHER are out now for a bargain price, these pacey thrillers are perfect for fans of Lee Child and Michael Connelly.


LIVING DANGEROUSLY
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An old friend turns up at Frank Doy’s door. Her son ran over the son of a gangland boss in a drink-driving accident, and now Tom is in mortal danger. Frank can’t refuse but soon learns there may be more to this story. Was the boy’s death really an accident?

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ONE DAMN THING AFTER ANOTHER
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On holiday, Frank Doy steps out of his hotel and straight into a street fight. The man that
Frank rescues, Leon, is a Russian billionaire and hires Frank as his personal security consultant.
Russia wants Leon dead, and the only thing standing in the way is Frank Doy.

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“A page turner, well done.” Linda

In the freezing snow, an old friend turns up at Frank Doy’s door. Her son, Tom, is in desperate need of help.

He ran over the son of a gangland boss in a drink-driving incident. Now the gangster wants Tom dead.

Frank can't refuse. Tom is in mortal danger.

Frank takes his charge to an isolated cottage in wintry Northumberland, but trouble soon follows.

Now they’re snowed in and under siege.

Frank starts to realize that there may be more to the story.

Was the boy’s death really an accident?

In a breathtaking finale on a sinking ship on the River Tees, Frank must risk everything to save Tom and his parents.



ONE DAMN THING AFTER THE OTHER
 
A BREATHTAKINGLY INTELLIGENT THRILLER THAT MOVES AT A CUT-THROAT PACE

Frank Doy is on holiday in Prague. He steps out of his hotel and straight into a street fight.

FRANK CAN’T EVEN GO ON HOLIDAY WITHOUT GETTING INTO TROUBLE.

A man is being beaten and dragged into a car.

The man Frank rescues is Leon Podolsky. A billionaire Russian dissident.

Leon asks him to become his security consultant. Frank realizes he’s taking on the Kremlin . . .

Russia wants Leon dead. And the only thing standing in the way is Frank Doy.

They try to shoot him in Montenegro.

They burn down his Northumberland mansion.

IT’S ONE DAMN THING AFTER ANOTHER.

Frank is tired of being on the back foot. It’s time to go on the attack.

AND WHERE BETTER TO START THAN PRAGUE, WHERE IT ALL BEGAN?

Perfect for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly, Neil Lancaster and Michael Grant.

MEET FRANK DOY, a quick-thinking, fast-talking security consultant turned private investigator. He has a talent for finding himself in the seediest corners of the most dangerous cities in Europe. He doesn’t go looking for trouble. He lives in a converted miner’s cottage on an isolated stretch of the Cleveland coast. But he never backs down from a fight and he never turns away those who are desperate. So trouble finds him.

WHAT THE READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT DAN LATUS:

“The prose is tight and lean, the dialogue is boiled down to straight-talking and the action is always believable.” Jack

“Great book lots off twists and turns.” Rosemary

“A good plot with lots of twists & turns. Look forward to more of Mr. Latus' work.” Sandra

“Highly recommended.” Elizabeth S.

FRANK DOY SERIES
Book 1: RISKY MISSION
Book 2: OUT OF THE NIGHT
Book 3: A DEATH AT SOUTH GARE
Book 4: LIVING DANGEROUSLY
Book 5: ONE DAMN THING AFTER ANOTHER
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Tuesday, 17 November 2020

NEW RELEASE: THE ERIC WARD MYSTERIES AND THE TATTOO MURDER BY ROY LEWIS

 We’re delighted to bring you a new and fantastic bargain box set this week. THE ERIC WARD


MYSTERIES by Roy Lewis are out now.


GET SEVEN GRIPPING CRIME THRILLERS FOR ONLY 99P / 99C!

“Tough, salty and realistic.” Times Literary Supplement

If you’re already caught up on the full Eric Ward series, book number 14 THE TATTOO MURDERS is out now for only £1.99 / $2.99. Half price for launch.

Discover Roy Lewis, one of the most critically acclaimed authors 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

This week, get a SEVEN-BOOK BOX SET for a bargain 99p / 99c and grab the latest instalment in this series, THE TATTOO MURDERS, for half price.



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GET SEVEN BEST-SELLING MYSTERIES IN ONE GREAT-VALUE BOX SET.

Praise for the ERIC WARD mysteries

“Skilfully, smoothly written. Compassionate yet with plenty of force.” New York Times

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

“Novels of depth and craftsmanship refreshing in this genre.” Publishers Weekly

“Lewis is a master of his craft and pilots Ward through the shoal waters of business chicanery and physical violence with a sure hand.” Somerset Express

“Lewis is at his well-rooted best in this drama of bent solicitors and corrupt businessmen living high. Well worked-out investigation, excellent characterisation and a tense climax. Highly recommended.” Sunday Telegraph

IN THIS SEVEN-BOOK BOXSET:
BOOK 1: THE SEDLEIGH HALL MURDER
Eccentric Arthur Egan is dead and there’s no one to claim the huge inheritance he left behind. Eric Ward is called in to investigate and discovers Egan served time for a crime he never committed. So why accept the charges? And what’s his connection with the lord of Sedleigh Hall?

BOOK 2: THE FARMING MURDER
Jack Saxby is trying to keep the farm he thought he’d been given by his mother. His vindictive father wants to take it away and his brothers have their own agenda. Then there’s a suspicious death, and dark family secrets come to light. Can Eric Ward find out who’s really guilty?

BOOK 3: THE QUAYSIDE MURDER
London entrepreneur Philip Scarn makes Eric Ward an offer he can’t refuse. Help him break into the North East. Get paid handsomely doing it. But travelling down to meet him, Ward is nearly killed. A mystery caller warns this is just the beginning. Could Ward’s past be about to catch up with him?

BOOK 4: THE DIAMOND MURDER
Reporter Eddie Stevens knew he was onto a hot story. But when it leads him to the body of an unknown man, he realises he’s in over his head. Badly beaten by a local thug, he turns to Eric Ward for help. Can Ward uncover the truth before Stevens himself becomes front-page news?

BOOK 5: THE GEORDIE MURDER
Sam Turiff is a loan shark preying on the most vulnerable people in Newcastle. But no one will testify against him. Then the granddaughter of tycoon Liam Geraghty is kidnapped, and there’s a link with Turiff. Can Ward bring down the crime lord before anyone else pays the ultimate price?

BOOK 6: THE SHIPPING MURDER
Eric’s wife Anne has invested a small fortune in a merchant bank. Now her company must pay out a vast insurance claim for sunken ship Sea Dawn. Eric Ward smells fraud. And then one by one, people connected to the ship start to die. Will Ward uncover the truth before it’s too late?

BOOK 7: THE CITY OF LONDON MURDER
Eric Ward is Martin & Channing’s most uneasy board member. Their approach to business pushes the limits of the law. And he has problems closer to home, namely, defending Anne’s colleague in a murder trial. Eric discovers some fascinating facts about the dead woman.

Don’t miss out on this acclaimed series of unputdownable mysteries! YOU GET ALL SEVEN OF THE ABOVE BOOKS IN THIS EDITION
 
 
THE TATTOO MURDERS

PAST AND PRESENT EXPLODE INTO MURDER
A counter-terrorist organisation stops the murder of a French politician in the Pyrenees. The would-be assassin is killed at the scene. He has a disturbing tattoo on his arm.

Eric Ward meets Ben Shaw at a bankers' dinner. Ben hires him to look into his old rival and Eric's ex-wife’s probable new lover, Jason Sullivan. Jason’s disappeared and so has the money for a project he was working on.

DCI Spate is looking into illegal immigration in Newcastle. He speaks to Peter Olinger, local construction magnate, who seems a little shady and has large gambling debts. What’s he hiding?

WHAT CONNECTS THE THREE STRANDS IS VERY DARK AND DANGEROUS INDEED.

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.

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
Book 14: THE TATTOO MURDER
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Friday, 13 November 2020

NEW RELEASE: BITTER POISON BY MARGARET MAYHEW

 Tragedy strikes at the village party in BITTER POISON. We’re delighted to bring you an all


new mystery from Margaret Mayhew to sink your teeth into. Only 99p / 99c for a limited time.


Get into the festive spirit with this new cozy village mystery!

At a local party, a number of residents are tucking into their festive mince pies when tragedy strikes.

One of the guests falls to the floor and starts clawing at their throat.

Is this just a terrible accident, an allergic reaction maybe? Or is something far more sinister at play? Could someone in the village have meant to kill?

The Colonel steps in to investigate. Was this truly a mishap or bitter revenge for one of the village residents?

Find out now for only 99p / 99c. Discover BITTER POISON, a gripping cozy village mystery from a bestselling author.

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A BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN COZY VILLAGE MYSTERY FROM A BESTSELLING AUTHOR

An absorbing Christmas mystery

The Colonel (few people call him Hugh) is busier than ever this Christmas. The Frog End Players have enlisted his woodwork skills to build a set for their annual Christmas pantomime.

This year, it's Hans Christian Andersen's dark fairytale The Snow Queen. Local busybody Marjorie Cuthbertson is on the hunt for her leading lady — and who better to play the icy queen than beautiful new resident, ex-model Joan Dryden. But as interested as they are in their new neighbours, the residents of Frog End remain wary of the Dryden family, considering them snooty Londoners.

But tragedy strikes at the village party . . .

One moment, one of the guests is enjoying a festive mince pie. The next, they are on the floor, clawing at their throat.

A tragic allergic reaction or did someone mean to kill?

The Colonel must find out if this was just a terrible accident . . . or bitter revenge.

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

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

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE VILLAGE MYSTERIES

“A wonderfully written cozy of the highest caliber.” Ann

“A murder mystery you can read before bedtime!” Carol

“The Colonel, Naomi, and Thursday have stolen my heart.” H. G. Williams

“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
Book 4: THE SEVENTH LINK
Book 5: BITTER POISON
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NEW RELEASE: THE FRUIT GUM MURDERS BY ROGER SILVERWOOD

 We’re thrilled to bring you a gripping murder mystery from Roger Silverwood. THE FRUIT


GUM MURDERS is out now for a bargain £1.99 / $2.99!


A serial killer is on the loose and his M.O. is chewy to say the least . . . 

A body has been discovered, half-dressed in a hotel room and his lips are stained red. On the floor, a single fruit gum is the only evidence. 

Then, another victim is found by Detective Angel with a fruit gum beside the body. Can Angel solve these not so sweet murders before anyone else gets killed? 

Find out for a bargain price. THE FRUIT GUM MURDERS is available now on Amazon Kindle for only £1.99 / $2.99. 

From one of our most-loved authors, discover these gripping mysteries from Roger Silverwood. 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.

A SERIAL KILLER WITH A CHEWY M.O.

Detective Angel and his team rush to a murder scene. The victim is found half-dressed in a hotel room bed. The dead man looks like he’s wearing lipstick. And on the floor Angel finds a red fruit gum.

NOT SO SWEET

Then another victim is found with a fruit gum by their body. The killer has struck more than once and Angel is thrown headlong into a world of blackmail and deeply buried family secrets.

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.

THE SETTING
Bromersley is a market town at the bottom of the Pennines surrounded by stone and hawthorn-edged fields grazed by cattle and sheep. It is cold as anywhere in the winter but its closeness to the mountains protects it from many gales and heavy falls of snow. The town’s industry today includes the manufacture of ball bearings and whisky bottles, and a huge brewery produces Bromersley’s best bitter, which is considered the finest beer for miles around. Wednesday is market day, and the town centre is host to the frequent cries of stall-holders hawking their wares while the enticing smells of cheeses, coffees, foreign spices and fish and chips tempt your taste buds as you wander through the stalls. The police always find it difficult to catch pilferers and pickpockets in such a crowd. Bromersley folk are easy to befriend but many of the old people are stubborn and still buy their fruit and veg in pounds and ounces, not kilos and grams.

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
Book 21: THE FRUIT GUM MURDERS
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NEW RELEASE: THE KINGS MARKET KILLER BY FRANCES LLOYD

 We’re thrilled to bring you THE KINGS MARKET KILLER, a murder mystery packed with


shocking twists by Frances Lloyd.


On offer now for only 99p / 99c. Grab this gripping mystery today for a bargain price.

Amongst a market of busting traders, Fenella Wilson hatches a plan to get back at her sniping mother-in-law.

Then Jericho, an owner of a rival stall, is found dead. Apparently, his heart gave out but with murderous concoctions travelling around the market, who can be sure something more sinister isn’t taking place?

Detective Jack Dawes has a lot on and now his own wife is acting suspiciously.

Who’s in the market for murder?

Find out now for only 99p / 99c. Download THE KINGS MARKET KILLER on Amazon Kindle now.

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A DENSELY PLOTTED MURDER MYSTERY PACKED WITH SHOCKING TWISTS

You can get anything at the Kings Market — a vibrant, noisy hotchpotch of stalls, rammed with bustling traders, each with their own colourful stories.

But now some people are getting more than they bargained for.

Fenella Wilson has had enough of her rude, sniping mother-in-law, Ida. And she’s sick of her husband always siding with Ida.

Fenella and her friend cook up a plan to slip anti-freeze into her homemade jam.

Jericho, the elderly owner of the Jamaican music stall is found dead. Apparently, his heart gave out . . .

Detective Jack Dawes has a lot on his plate. And now even his wife is under suspicion.

WHO’S IN THE MARKET FOR MURDER?

Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, LJ Ross, JR Ellis, Angela Marsons or Faith Martin.

MEET THE DETECTIVE
Detective Inspector Jack Dawes, tall and handsome, looks like the fuzz even when he’s off-duty. He rose up through the ranks at Scotland Yard and now is a well-respected detective in the murder squad. A career copper, he was married to the job until he met Coriander during a money laundering investigation, the case which earned him his promotion to DI. He has logical analytical skills. She has intuitive people skills. So he bounces ideas off her. They make a formidable and funny couple whose skills combine to solve crimes.

DETECTIVE INSPECTOR JACK DAWES MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: THE GREEK ISLAND KILLER
Book 2: THE BLUEBELL KILLER
Book 3: THE SHETLAND KILLER
Book 4: THE GALLOWS GREEN KILLER
Book 5: THE MOON KILLER
Book 6: THE KINGS MARKET KILLER
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NEW RELEASE: THE VICTIM IN VICTORIA STATION BY JEANNE M. DAMS

 We’re delighted to bring you an enchanting cozy mystery by Jeanne M. Dams. THE VICTIM


IN VICTORIA STATION sees Dorothy Martin get back to her sleuthing ways. Out now for only 99p / 99c.


On her way to London for the weekend, Dorothy Martin falls into conversation with a delightful young man. By the time they’ve reached Victoria Station, he is dead . . .

Nothing appears in the newspapers and with no mention of the young man anywhere, Dorothy steps in determined to find his killer and bring them to justice.

Discover the truth behind the cover-up in Dorothy’s most baffling case to date. Only 99p / 99c for a limited time. Get this cozy mystery for a bargain price today.

“If you're a classic mystery lover, you're sure to enjoy the books of Jeanne M. Dams”  Mystery News.

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AN ENCHANTING COZY MYSTERY FROM A BESTSELLING AUTHOR

DOROTHY’S TAKING A TRIP TO LONDON BUT THAT DOESN’T MEAN SHE WON’T BE INVESTIGATING MORE MURDERS

Dorothy falls into conversation with a young man on the train to London. But by the time the train rolls into Victoria Station, he is dead. A helpful doctor says he will take care of the aftermath.

The next day Dorothy checks all the newspapers. But there is no mention of the young man’s death in any of them. She makes inquiries with the police but draws a blank there too.

But Dorothy isn’t someone who gives up easily. Who was the murdered man and why was he killed?

Discover the truth in Dorothy’s most baffling case yet.

A DEAD BODY ON A TRAIN. BUT NOW IT’S LIKE THE CRIME NEVER HAPPENED.

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

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.

Book 1: THE BODY IN THE TRANSEPT
Book 2: TROUBLE IN THE TOWN HALL
Book 3: HOLY TERROR IN THE HEBRIDES
Book 4: MALICE IN MINIATURE
Book 5: THE VICTIM IN VICTORIA STATION
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Wednesday, 11 November 2020

NEW RELEASE: CONSTABLE IN CONTROL BY NICHOLAS RHEA

Discover your next favourite series and the original books that inspired hit 90s TV series,


Heartbeat. CONSTABLE IN CONTROL by Nicholas Rhea is out now and available for only 99p / 99c.

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

Youths racing along the country lanes are causing disruption in the local Yorkshire communities. Constable Nick is receiving calls on a nightly basis from residents in distress and he needs to step in to stop the reckless driving.

Meanwhile, Sergeant Blaketon is prepping for the tricky task of policing a football match in Whitby. Little does he know the local teens will be using the match as an excuse to stage a killer race in another town.

Grab your copy of CONSTABLE IN CONTROL today for a bargain price! Visit the charming Yorkshire moors and step back in time with this latest instalment from Nicholas Rhea.

OUT NOW
AU 99C: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08N1B4Z5H/

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

BOY RACERS ARE DRIVING EVERYONE MAD AND WHO’S ROBBING ISOLATED CHURCHES?

One particular point of annoyance for the locals is the youths racing along country lanes in their cars. Constable Nick receives nightly calls from one particular villager who is very distressed by the reckless teens.

His current puzzle, however, is a spate of thefts from remote moorland churches. Thefts that may not be unconnected with Claude Jeremiah Greengrass' latest enterprise, a free grass-cutting service to local churches . . .

Meanwhile, Sergeant Blaketon is occupied with the tricky task of policing a football match in Whitby.

Little does Blaketon know that the match will provide local teenagers, including Blaketon’s son, the chance to stage a killer race around Aidensfield.

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

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
Book 14: CONSTABLE IN CONTROL
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