We’re delighted to bring you THE TASTE OF MURDER by Brian Battison, a complex mystery that will have you up all night until the stunning conclusion.
DANGER LURKS WHERE YOU’D LEAST EXPECT IT . . .
In Bridgetown, extortionists demanding £40,000 are contaminating the food in the local supermarket.
Shards of glass are found in the baby food. Bleach in the bottles of ginger ale.
Detective Jim Ashworth is against the clock to stop the ruthless criminals before they harm anyone else.
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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 Poetic Justice.
WHEN YOU GO TO THE SUPERMARKET TODAY, WATCH OUT . . .
Shards of glass are put in jars of baby food at the Save U Supermarket in Bridgetown.
A mother serves a dish of prettily coloured rhubarb and custard to her baby girl. Bright sunlight pours through the kitchen window and picks out the sharp edges of glass.
The baby grasps her spoon and plunges it into the puréed mixture . . .
Then they put bleach in bottles of ginger ale.
A thirsty old man breaks the seal and takes a sip . . .
The extortionists behind the contaminated baby food and poisoned ginger ale demand £40,000. They will murder DS Holly Bedford if the police interfere.
Detective Jim Ashworth and his team race against time to stop the ruthless criminals before they harm anyone else.
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
Book 5: MURDER IN THE LIBRARY
Book 6: THE TASTE OF MURDER
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