Tuesday 30 November 2021

NEW RELEASE: MURDER ON THE BOAT BY JANE ADAMS

Greetings from a chilly London morning. With the weather close to freezing, we can't think of anything better than curling up at home with a good cosy mystery — or three!

We are hearing wonderful things from our readers about the Rina Martin Murder Mystery series, and we are thrilled to be releasing the latest book in the series, MURDER ON THE BOAT, today, for the special launch price of 99p | 99c. Let us know what you think by replying to this email, or leaving a message on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter!

Meet Rina Martin, a retired actress with a taste for tea, gardening and crime solving. 

She played a TV sleuth for years, but now she has to do it for real. 

One glorious morning, Rina heads out for a stroll along Frampton promenade, where all is picture-perfect . . . until she spots something that stops her in her tracks.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Cool little multi-layered mystery about a quaint seaside town. Intriguing.” Mamatufy

You can also buy book one in the Rina Martin Murder Mystery series, Murder on Sea, and book two, Murder on the Cliff, for the special launch prices of 99p | 99c.

Don't miss your chance to discover a irresistible new series of cosy crime mysteries, perfect for fans of Miss Marple, Murder, She Wrote, Agatha Christie, Jeanne M. Dams or The Thursday Murder Club.

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Originally published as The Power of One.

Meet Rina Martin, a retired actress with a taste for tea, gardening and crime solving.

She played a TV sleuth for years, but now she has to do it for real.

One glorious morning, Rina heads out for a stroll along Frampton promenade, where all is picture-perfect . . .

Until she spots something that stops her in her tracks.

A luxury yacht sailing round in circles. Rina knows that can’t be right.

As for the captain, he is nowhere to be seen.

Until coastguards board the yacht — to find him shot dead from behind. Execution-style.

His name is Paul de Freitas: a high-powered software designer from out of town.

What was he doing in Frampton, and who is the mystery man who shared his fate?

Rina’s determined to get to the bottom of it all — but has she finally bitten off more than she can chew?

If you love Agatha Christie, Jeanne M. Dams, The Thursday Murder Club, Glenda Young, Stella Cameron, Frances Evesham or Ann Cleeves, prepare to be hooked by this enchanting character-driven mystery!

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What readers are saying about the Rina Martin mysteries:

“Miss Marple fans will find a lot to like.” Publishers Weekly

“Rina’s kickoff emphasizes people and place, letting the reader in on secrets early and relying on psychological conflict to drive the appealing plot.” Kirkus

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A new and better Miss Marple . . . she is intelligent, observant and a most welcome to the DI . . . you’ll fall in love with the characters. This reads like a good movie . . . I heartily give this a big thumbs-up.” Vicki

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Three cheers for Jane Adams!” Linda

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is my first book by this author and I will eagerly await more!” Nancy

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Murder She Wrote is an apt comparison — Rina Martin is sharp and no-nonsense. She knows a bit about law, a bit about murder — and a lot about human nature.” Carmen

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “If you like Agatha Christie and Patricia Wentworth, give these books a try.” Pamela

THE DETECTIVE
Determined and compassionate, Rina Martin on a mission is an unstoppable force. When Rina retired from acting, she bought a B & B in Frantham on Sea. There, she has a quirky cast of full-time boarders, including wannabe magician Tim. She only wanted a quiet life. Instead, events propel Rina into full investigation mode, and she gets a taste for sleuthing. Can she help it if crimes just keep turning up on her doorstep?

THE SETTING
Tucked away in a charming little bay on the Jurassic coast, Frantham on Sea is a typical Victorian seaside town, with a picture-perfect promenade, B & Bs, and a grand hotel perched atop the headland. At the end of the promenade is the police station, where the officers’ days have always been short and uneventful — until Rina comes to town, and things take a turn for the sinister.

ALSO BY JANE ADAMS
RINA MARTIN MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: MURDER ON SEA
Book 2: MURDER ON THE CLIFF
Book 3: MURDER ON THE BOAT

MERROW & CLARKE
Book 1: SAFE

DETECTIVE MIKE CROFT SERIES
Book 1: THE GREENWAY
Book 2: THE SECRETS
Book 3: THEIR FINAL MOMENTS
Book 4: THE LIAR

DETECTIVE RAY FLOWERS SERIES
Book 1: THE APOTHECARY’S DAUGHTER
Book 2: THE UNWILLING SON
Book 3: THE DROWNING MEN
Book 4: THE SISTER’S TWIN

DETECTIVE ROZLYN PRIEST
Book 1: BURY ME DEEP

STANDALONES
THE OTHER WOMAN
THE WOMAN IN THE PAINTING
THEN SHE WAS DEAD
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Monday 29 November 2021

NEW RELEASE: THE CASE OF THE KILLER GAME SHOW BY MICHAEL LEESE

I hope your week has started well — Joffe Books are here to here to help you make it a great one with an exclusive offer on a brilliantly entertaining new detective thriller, PERFECT for fans of Squid Game, Sherlock, The Mentalist or Elementary. 

THE CASE OF THE KILLER GAMESHOW, featuring the loveable sleuthing odd couple of Consulting Investigator Jonathan Roper and DCI Brian Hooley, is out now for just 99p | 99c.

WOULD YOU PAY TO WATCH SOMEONE DIE?

On The Golden Shot, beamed through the dark web, victims are murdered on air in front of a live audience. Roper and Hooley have been landed the task of stopping these criminal masterminds.

And when two reality TV stars are abducted by the gang, they must face each other in a twisted, deadly showdown: whoever’s social media followers can raise the most money will live. The other will die.

If you enjoyed the shocking twists and turns of Squid Game, or are looking for an entertaining London-set detective thriller, then you'll LOVE The Case of the Killer Gameshow.

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Please note this is a new and revised version of the book previously published as The Golden Shot.

A TRULY KILLER GAMESHOW.

Would you pay to watch someone die? On The Golden Shot, beamed through the dark web, victims are murdered on air in front of a live audience.

Interpol have been after the Golden Shot gang for months, tracking them all around Europe. Now they’ve reached the UK, and Roper and Hooley have been landed the task of stopping these criminal masterminds.

But time is running out. The gang have kidnapped a fifteen-year-old boy, Edward Webb. His father is struggling to raise the ransom money.

Then two reality TV stars are abducted by the gang. They must face each other in a twisted, deadly showdown: whoever’s social media followers can raise the most money will live. The other will die.

DISCOVER A GRIPPING MURDER MYSTERY FEATURING DCI BRIAN HOOLEY AND CONSULTING INVESTIGATOR JONATHAN ROPER.

If you like Squid Game, Sherlock, Black Mirror, The Mentalist, Elementary, Monk or The Bridge, you will love Michael Leese’s unique new detective odd couple. And if you enjoy David Baldacci, Ian Rankin, Angela Marsons, J.D. Kirk, Steve Parker and Alex Shaw, then this series is definitely for you.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE CASE OF THE KILLER GAMESHOW:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Keep writing the books, Michael Leese, and I’ll keep reading.” A reader in the UK

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The plot grabs you into the story immediately and never lets go, taking you through chilling, tough, frightening moments with a kindness. Another 5 STAR episode in a fascinating series!!!” Kathi

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Another fantastically written story. Hooks you early . . . Love this as much as the previous ones.” Fi

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A great story, I read it all the same day. I really enjoy the relationship between Hooley & Roper — it is refreshing to have a character with Autism Spectrum Condition written so positively.” LondonLady

MEET THE DETECTIVES:
CONSULTING INVESTIGATOR JONATHAN ROPER
Ask Jonathan Roper how he is and he will either ignore you because he’s busy working or respond with a comprehensive list of aches and pains. Despite his civilian status, he plays an integral part in the Special Investigations Unit. He can consume vast quantities of data and see patterns where no one else can. Roper’s formidable intelligence and ability to concentrate can sometimes see him disappear down rabbit holes in pursuit of the truth. But Hooley is always there to pull him back out.

DCI BRIAN HOOLEY
You would be forgiven for thinking that this grumpy, middle-aged, pint-loving copper has seen it all and thinks he has nothing left to learn. But in fact, Brian Hooley always has time for his team, and his sense of duty is just as strong today as when he first started out. Working with Roper means he has to withstand a barrage of bracingly direct personal comments. Despite this, the DCI knows Roper is the man to turn to when everyone else has given up.

THE SETTING
From Sloane Square to the west, Streatham to the south, the Post Office Tower to the north and Canary Wharf to the east, Roper and Hooley pound pavements across every inch of London in search of wrongdoing. The City bristles with high-powered sleaze and the grimy backstreets contain criminals from every walk of life imaginable.

DETECTIVES ROPER AND HOOLEY MYSTERIES
Book 1: THE CASE OF THE HEADLESS BILLIONAIRE
Book 2: THE CASE OF THE MISSING FACES
Book 3: THE CASE OF THE DIRTY BOMB
Book 4: THE CASE OF THE EXPLODING SHOP
Book 5: THE CASE OF THE KILLER GAMESHOW
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Saturday 27 November 2021

NEW RELEASE: THE RING OF DEATH BY SALLY SPENCER

Good morning! Joffe Books have everything you need to get your Black Friday weekend off to a flying start, with an unmissable offer on a brilliantly twisty new detective mystery from an internationally-acclaimed author. 

Sally Spencer's new mystery, THE RING OF DEATH, is available now for the special launch price of just 99p | 99c, and offers twist after twist to keep you guessing until the final pages.

Discover the brand-new novel from a crime fiction talent who has drawn comparisons with Ian Rankin, John Harvey and Colin Dexter.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “One of the best police procedurals around. Spencer proves again that she is in league with Peter Turnbull and Lynda La Plante.” Library Journal

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Belongs in the same league with Rebus." Booklist

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Meet Monika Paniatowski, an ambitious new DCI with everything to prove — and everything to lose.

Detective Monika thought she’d seen it all. But nothing could prepare her for this.

A naked body out on the wild and windswept Lancashire moors.

He’s been dumped here, but he was never supposed to stay hidden.

Whoever killed him went to great lengths to see to that. First, they slit his throat, then they left him on display. Posed on all fours.

Who would go to the trouble?

It’s up to Monika to find out, with the help of her team. Too bad they’re all still wet behind the ears or — in the case of DS Paul Cousins — fresh from psychiatric leave.

Worse still, Monika’s arch enemy is in town and watching her every move.

Then a second naked body turns up, arranged in exactly the same way.

Monika realizes that, whatever the killer’s twisted message, he won’t stop until he’s understood.

Discover a brilliantly twisty mystery series set in the 1970s — when it was tough to be a woman in a man’s world.

Fans of Rachel McLean, Angela Marsons, Jodie Lawrance, D.S. Butler, Lynda La Plante, Rebecca Bradley and Caro Ramsay will devour this thrilling crime series.

WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT THE MONIKA PANIAKOWSKI MYSTERIES:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Hugely entertaining!” Booklist

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A witty protagonist and a likeable supporting cast” Publisher’s Weekly

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The plot twisted and turned, and kept me wanting more!” Margaret B.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “One of the best police procedurals around. Spencer proves again that she is in league with Peter Turnbull and Lynda La Plante.” Library Journal

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Monika carries the torch nobly as Spencer’s franchise keeps its edge.” Kirkus

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Belongs in the same league with Rebus, Resnick, Harpur and Iles, Morse et al.” Booklist

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Heartbreaking and heart-wrenching, this is Spencer at her best.” Library Journal

THE DETECTIVE
DCI Monika Paniatowski is smart, ambitious and damaged. Her sergeant started a rumour she landed her post by sleeping her way to the top. But the truth is Monika — a Polish immigrant with a long and traumatic backstory — has had to work twice as hard as any of the resentful male colleagues currently betting against her. Will her flawless instincts be enough to win them round?

THE SETTING
Whitebridge was once a thriving Northern mill town — with canals crisscrossing through it — where everyone looked to the mills for employment and business opportunities. In the 1970s, it is a place in decline, where the social fabric is ripping apart.

DCI MONIKA PANIATOWSKI MYSTERIES
Book 1: THE DEAD HAND OF HISTORY
Book 2: THE RING OF DEATH
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Friday 26 November 2021

NEW RELEASE: A COTSWOLDS MURDER MYSTERY BOX SET BOOKS 1-4

Happy Thanksgiving everybody!

At Joffe Books, we are celebrating by offering a bountiful box set bargain of FOUR atmospheric village mysteries set in the snowy Cotswolds for just 99p | 99c — guaranteed to keep you turning the pages late into the night. 

Packed with gripping mystery, intrigue and romance, New York Times bestselling author Stella Cameron's A COTSWOLDS MURDER MYSTERY BOX SET BOOKS 1-4 is available now with 80% off and is the perfect cosy read for the festive season.

Introducing the character of the irrepressible small-town sleuth Alexi Duggins, this is essential reading for fans of Faith Martin, Agatha Christie, Frances Evesham and Clare Chase.

“A fearless, feisty heroine, a touch of romance, and an intriguing look at English village life, combined with taut suspense and unexpected twists.” Booklist

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Looking for gripping cozy mysteries with a feisty female sleuth? Then meet Alex Duggins in this addictive series from a bestselling author.

GET **FOUR** ATMOSPHERIC VILLAGE MYSTERIES IN ONE GREAT-VALUE BOX SET.

Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Agatha Christie, Frances Evesham, J.R. Ellis and Clare Chase.

Stella Cameron is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with over 14 million copies of her books in print.
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE ALEX DUGGINS MYSTERIES:

“A fearless, feisty heroine, a touch of romance, and an intriguing look at English village life, combined with taut suspense and unexpected twists.” Booklist

“A thrilling conclusion, combined with cliffhanger chapter endings, guarantees readers will be flipping the pages late into the night.” Library Journal

“Stella Cameron masterfully weaves a good old-fashioned village mystery with a grisly murder, suspects galore, and compelling intrigue.” New York Times bestseller Robert Dugoni

“An appealing heroine and an atmospheric setting make this romantic mystery a winner.” Publishers Weekly

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Start to finish this author doesn't disappoint.” Ann S.

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IN THIS FOUR-BOOK BOX SET:

FOLLY
Following the breakdown of her marriage, Alex Duggins has returned to the village of Folly-on-Weir in the Cotswolds for a fresh start. But on a wintery walk in the hills above Folly, Alex stumbles across a frosted corpse buried in the snow and finds herself top of the suspect list. Can she clear her name and find the real murderer? Or will Alex be the next snow-covered body to be found in the beautiful hills above the town?

OUT COMES THE EVIL
An almost fresh body is discovered in the disused well of a ruined fourteenth century manor house. The victim was a widow who had lived quietly in Folly-on-Weir for the past ten years. Who on earth could want her dead, and by such brutal means? Once again, amateur detective Alex Duggins and her veterinarian friend Tony Harrison are thrown into a major murder investigation.

MELODY OF MURDER
Village sleuth Alex Duggins hears singing coming from the church and finds herself drawn to a girl’s beautiful voice. Suddenly the singing stops and Alex hears a loud crash. Alex races in and finds the girl sprawled on the floor. She is already dead. Who wanted the girl dead and why? A sly, clever perverted killer is on the loose in the village. Can Alex help stop any more deaths?

LIES THAT BIND
A woman’s body is found in the woods. No one knows who she is or why she was left in such a dreadful state. Alex Duggins is determined not to get involved — for once. But the person who found the gruesomely mutilated body was young Kyle Gammage, who helps out at Alex’s friend Tony's veterinary clinic. To protect Kyle and his elder brother, Alex withholds vital information from the police. It's a misjudgement that will have far-reaching — and possibly fatal — consequences.

YOU GET ALL FOUR OF THE ABOVE BOOKS IN THIS EDITION. DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS ADDICTIVE SERIES.
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MEET ALEX
People think Alex is the perfect girl-next-door, but she’s made of sterner stuff than most girls-next-door. Divorced pub owner and graphic artist, she meets challenges head on, especially when she decides to stand up for justice and the underdog. Alex is no stranger to trouble, never has been since she was a scrappy young girl with no dad and a mum working around the clock to keep them together.

THE ALEX DUGGINS MYSTERIES
Book 1: FOLLY
Book 2: OUT COMES THE EVIL
Book 3: MELODY OF MURDER
Book 4: LIES THAT BIND
Book 5: WHISPER THE DEAD
Book 6: TRAP LANE
Book 7: THE PLAYING FIELDS
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Thursday 25 November 2021

NEW RELEASE: STALKER ON THE LEVELS BY DAVID HODGES

Greetings from a bracing autumnal morning in Shoreditch. We'd suggest wrapping up warm today, keeping a ready supply of hot drinks, and finding a good book to curl up with.

STALKER ON THE LEVELS, the engrossing new crime thriller by bestselling author and former policeman David Hodges, is out today! 
Famous crime novelist Tamara Callaghan is on her patio late one night when a man appears from the woods. 

He’s totally naked — apart from the hood over his head.

Tamara runs inside, but when she looks back, he’s pressed up against the glass. Then, at a book signing, every copy of Tamara’s new novel is slashed to shreds. It’s clear someone is out to get her.

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

Famous crime novelist Tamara Callaghan is on her patio late one night when a man appears from the woods.

He’s totally naked — apart from the hood over his head.

Tamara runs back inside and slams the patio door shut behind her. When she looks back, he’s pressed up against the glass.

Then, at a book signing, every copy of Tamara’s new novel is slashed to shreds. It’s clear someone is out to get her.

Detective Kate Hamblin is called in to investigate.

But things take a grisly turn when the flasher is found in an old converted barn nearby. The word ‘SORRY’ is scrawled on the floor beneath him.

Kate is not convinced it’s suicide.

The team might not only be dealing with a stalker on the Levels, but also a murderer . . .

DISCOVER A BREATHTAKING NEW SERIES OF MYSTERIES THAT YOU WON’T WANT TO PUT DOWN

Perfect for fans of Rachel Abbott, Robert Bryndza, Joy Ellis, Mel Sherratt, Angela Marsons, Helen H. Durrant, Colin Dexter or Ruth Rendell.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT STALKER ON THE LEVELS:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Absolutely brilliant, adrenaline pumping story that had me turning page after page all the way to the end. Another excellent read from one of my favourite authors.” Jill B.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Another excellent addition to ‘The Levels’ series. Thoroughly enjoyable read as ever from David Hodges.” Charlotte M.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Loved it!” Aileen

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This was a very enjoyable book, nothing dark, just good writing and a wonderful storyline.” Carole

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I enjoyed the book and found it well written. It kept me engrossed from beginning to end.” Barbara

THE DETECTIVES
Detective Sergeant Kate Lewis is a feisty young detective with a dynamic approach to her job. She is plucky and tenacious, but also prone to being impetuous and headstrong. This often lands her in tight spots, earning her the nicknames ‘Maverick’ or ‘Go-It-Alone’ Kate, and it puts her on a collision course with the more bureaucratic hierarchy of the force.

In stark contrast to Kate, her detective constable husband and partner, Hayden, is an overweight, untidy, ex-public schoolboy with a pompous, laidback attitude and an old-fashioned view of life, which drives Kate 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 break on his partner’s more impulsive behaviour.

THE SETTING
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 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
David Hodges is 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.

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
Book 9: STALKER ON THE LEVELS
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