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Bestselling author Joyce Regent flees London to a cottage in the country after a scandal leaves her reputation in ruins.
The home once belonged to an ancestor, a witch who was burned almost four hundred years ago and who cursed the town as flames engulfed her. With the cottage once again in residence, fear takes over the community.
When something terrible happens to Joyce, Jim Ashworth is brought in to investigate.
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Meet Chief Inspector Jim Ashworth. An old-school detective who knows how to handle the law, and himself.
Please note this was originally published as The Witch’s Familiar.
Bestselling author Joyce Regent flees London to her ancestor’s cottage in Bridgetown after a toy-boy scandal leaves her reputation in tatters.
But her troubles are just beginning.
The cottage was the home of Isobel Perkins, who was burned as a witch almost four hundred years ago. As the flames licked her body, Isobel screamed a curse at the mob of locals.
Joyce’s move to the cottage sparks fear in the community. She receives poison pen letters and a dead cat is impaled on her front door with a large kitchen knife. A message reading “next it’s you” is pinned beside it.
When something terrible happens to Joyce, Detective Jim Ashworth is called in.
He doesn’t believe in curses and witches. But he’ll soon be on the trail of a killer.
Discover a complex mystery, which will have you turning the pages until the stunning conclusion.
Perfect for fans of Peter May, Peter James, James Oswald, Alex Gray, Roger Silverwood, Roy Lewis or Helen H. Durrant.
PRAISE FOR BRIAN BATTISON
“Battison, a dab hand with a satisfyingly tricky plot, puts a fresh face on it all. This debut book is a welcome end-of-year surprise.” Wall Street Journal
“Battison plots his tale well.” Publishers Weekly
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The characters are well written and the story itself full of twists and turns. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait for the next book in the series to see what happens to Jim next.” Tracey
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Well engrossed in the story and writing flowed at a good pace. Compliments to author for a most satisfying ending which left me wanting to read the next one in the sequence.” BEC
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Detective Jim Ashworth is a wonderful character. This author has created a cast of characters that are interesting and they are brought to life through this very intriguing and puzzling murder. I am looking forward to reading more in this series.” Melinda
“. . . Navigating this maze-like conundrum that seems to have all dead ends, ramps up page turning suspense culminating in a dynamite, completely unforeseen finish.” Eileen
MEET THE DETECTIVES
Chief Inspector Jim Ashworth is a 30-year veteran policeman with a fierce pride in his job. His position has been questioned by his boss, who insists that CID must be modernised. Despite his slightly hostile brown eyes and harsh exterior, he is a loyal and kind soul.
Detective Sergeant Holly Bedford is in her twenties. Holly is a rising star and a force to be reckoned with, as shown by her recent promotion to Detective Sergeant. Although Ashworth doesn’t agree with having women in CID he quickly finds himself warming to Holly.
THE SETTING
Bridgetown is a typical East Midlands town: its nucleus made up of thatched cottages, stone terraces and council properties surrounded by modern estates of detached homes. The busy high street is always bustling with shoppers, particularly on market day when the roads are lined with stalls of all shapes and sizes. The River Thane runs through the small town and is spanned by an impressive stone bridge with seven arches – a historical landmark from which the town derived its name.
DETECTIVE JIM ASHWORTH SERIES
Book 1: TIED TO MURDER
Book 2: THE PRICE OF MURDER
Book 3: FLIRTING WITH MURDER
Book 4: MURDER IN THE COTTAGE
Meet Chief Inspector Jim Ashworth. An old-school detective who knows how to handle the law, and himself.
Please note this was originally published as The Witch’s Familiar.
Bestselling author Joyce Regent flees London to her ancestor’s cottage in Bridgetown after a toy-boy scandal leaves her reputation in tatters.
But her troubles are just beginning.
The cottage was the home of Isobel Perkins, who was burned as a witch almost four hundred years ago. As the flames licked her body, Isobel screamed a curse at the mob of locals.
Joyce’s move to the cottage sparks fear in the community. She receives poison pen letters and a dead cat is impaled on her front door with a large kitchen knife. A message reading “next it’s you” is pinned beside it.
When something terrible happens to Joyce, Detective Jim Ashworth is called in.
He doesn’t believe in curses and witches. But he’ll soon be on the trail of a killer.
Discover a complex mystery, which will have you turning the pages until the stunning conclusion.
Perfect for fans of Peter May, Peter James, James Oswald, Alex Gray, Roger Silverwood, Roy Lewis or Helen H. Durrant.
PRAISE FOR BRIAN BATTISON
“Battison, a dab hand with a satisfyingly tricky plot, puts a fresh face on it all. This debut book is a welcome end-of-year surprise.” Wall Street Journal
“Battison plots his tale well.” Publishers Weekly
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The characters are well written and the story itself full of twists and turns. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait for the next book in the series to see what happens to Jim next.” Tracey
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Well engrossed in the story and writing flowed at a good pace. Compliments to author for a most satisfying ending which left me wanting to read the next one in the sequence.” BEC
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Detective Jim Ashworth is a wonderful character. This author has created a cast of characters that are interesting and they are brought to life through this very intriguing and puzzling murder. I am looking forward to reading more in this series.” Melinda
“. . . Navigating this maze-like conundrum that seems to have all dead ends, ramps up page turning suspense culminating in a dynamite, completely unforeseen finish.” Eileen
MEET THE DETECTIVES
Chief Inspector Jim Ashworth is a 30-year veteran policeman with a fierce pride in his job. His position has been questioned by his boss, who insists that CID must be modernised. Despite his slightly hostile brown eyes and harsh exterior, he is a loyal and kind soul.
Detective Sergeant Holly Bedford is in her twenties. Holly is a rising star and a force to be reckoned with, as shown by her recent promotion to Detective Sergeant. Although Ashworth doesn’t agree with having women in CID he quickly finds himself warming to Holly.
THE SETTING
Bridgetown is a typical East Midlands town: its nucleus made up of thatched cottages, stone terraces and council properties surrounded by modern estates of detached homes. The busy high street is always bustling with shoppers, particularly on market day when the roads are lined with stalls of all shapes and sizes. The River Thane runs through the small town and is spanned by an impressive stone bridge with seven arches – a historical landmark from which the town derived its name.
DETECTIVE JIM ASHWORTH SERIES
Book 1: TIED TO MURDER
Book 2: THE PRICE OF MURDER
Book 3: FLIRTING WITH MURDER
Book 4: MURDER IN THE COTTAGE
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