Tuesday, 4 October 2022

NEW RELEASE: THE MISSING PETS MYSTERY BY RACHEL WARD

Dear Booklover, 

Greetings from Shoreditch. I hope your week is off to a great start.

Today it's our pleasure to bring you a brilliantly quirky cozy murder mystery set in a sleepy Somerset town, filled with lovable characters and devilish twists. THE MISSING PETS MYSTERY by acclaimed author Rachel Ward is out now for the special launch price of just £0.99 | $0.99.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Perfect for all those who love cozy crime!” Sarah
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A corker of a book.” Angie
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wonderful Supermarket Sleuths. Great series.” Jaylaw90
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “There is a lot of warmth and charm in this series, can’t recommend it enough!” Caro

CLICK HERE TO BUY THE MISSING PETS MYSTERY BY RACHEL WARD FOR £0.99 | $0.99.

If you love books by Richard Osman, Janice Hallett, Rhys Evans, the Reverend Richard Coles, Ian Moore or Annie Dalton, then you'll definitely want to check out this addictive and entertaining supermarket mystery.

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I love this series — it’s like being wrapped in a giant blanket with a cuppa, but still full of surprises and moments of genuine high-stakes peril.” K.J. Morgan

DISCOVER YOUR NEW FAVOURITE AMATEUR SLEUTH SERIES, A QUIRKY MURDER MYSTERY SET IN A SLEEPY SOMERSET TOWN.

Please note this book was previously published as Dead Stock.

The New Year dawns but all is not well in the little town of Kingsleigh. Three cats have gone missing in a week. One or two could be coincidence, but three is a pattern — and the locals are getting worried.

Then a body is found on the Bristol bypass. It looks like a New Year’s Eve reveller went overboard with the festivities. But the post mortem tells a different tale . . .

Bea Jordan knows her till at Costsave is the best place to hear any leads on the missing pets. But her enquiries unearth a much bigger story, which could be connected to the man on the bypass.

Bea just wants to help find the missing moggies, but has she bitten off more than she can chew?

Meet the workers of Kingsleigh Costsave. There’s Bea, a maths whizz with a heart of gold. Ant, a hapless high-school drop-out. And wisecracking Dot, in her late fifties and always beautifully coiffed.

A CHARMING COZY MYSTERY FULL OF TWISTS AND TURNS AND LOVEABLE CHARACTERS.

If you love Richard Osman, Janice Hallett, Rhys Bowen, the Reverend Richard Coles, Ian Moore and Annie Dalton, prepare to be enchanted by this cozy character-driven mystery!

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE MISSING PETS MYSTERY:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Perfect for all those who love cosy crime!” Sarah

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A corker of a book. It kept me turning the pages and guessing in a twisty turny plot that still surprised at the end.” Angie

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wonderful Supermarket Sleuths. Great series, I hope Rachel Ward does more.” Jaylaw90

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I loved this so much! . . . I only wish the author could write as fast as I can read.” RoseyLivesOnABoat

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “There is a lot of warmth and charm in this series, can’t recommend it enough!” Caro

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I love spending time with Ant & Bea — like catching up with old friends, and I can’t wait for the next installment!” Ceris

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A whodunnit like no other. With the familiarity of a soap opera the story unfolds . . . weaving in and out of the lives of friends and foes in the town of Kingsleigh.” Rachel

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I absolutely adore this series. Honestly I could write a 3,000 word essay on just how much I love reading about Ant and Bea.” Between the Pages

“Starring the most unlikely but endearing detective pairing since Morse and Lewis, The Missing Pets Mystery is a charming, heartwarming page-turner. Agatha Christie meets Car Share and Coronation Street.” Joanna Nadin

ABOUT THE DETECTIVE
Bea Jordan has lived in Kingsleigh all her life. She works on the checkout at Costsave and really cares about her regulars. She puts her maths skills to use making sure her customers get the best value in their weekly shop. She lives a quiet life, until she ends up investigating murders . . .

ALSO BY RACHEL WARD
THE SUPERMARKET MYSTERIES
Book 1: THE MISSING CHECKOUT GIRL MYSTERY
Book 2: THE MISSING PETS MYSTERY
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Monday, 3 October 2022

NEW RELEASE: THE FATHERLAND FILES BY VOLKER KUTSCHER

Dear Booklover,

Good morning. I hope you're well. 

Today we are absolutely thrilled to launch THE FATHERLAND FILES by Volker Kutscher, the latest enthralling instalment in the Gereon Rath historical mystery series which inspired the hit TV show Babylon Berlin — out now for £2.99 | $4.99.

Berlin, 1932.
 
A drowned man is found in an elevator, miles from any water. How did he get there?

Gereon Rath investigates but his case is thrown off course when it tears open old wounds — wounds that lead to a fateful confrontation with the rising Nazi party. Can Rath catch the killer before they strike again?

CLICK HERE TO BUY THE FATHERLAND FILES BY VOLKER KUTSCHER FOR £2.99 | $4.99.

“This is a first-rate historical thriller and Gereon Rath is one of the most intriguing detectives in fiction.” NB Magazine

“Conjures up the dangerous decadence of the Weimar years.” The Sunday Times

“Highly recommended.” Crime Time

OUT NOW

DISCOVER THE MOST GRIPPING HISTORICAL MYSTERY SERIES OF THE DECADE.
 
A MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE.
 
CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED.
 
“Atmospheric.” Peter James
 
“Gripping.” Mail on Sunday
 
“Riveting.” Library Journal
 
“Splendid and chilling.” Crime Time
 
“Conjures up the dangerous decadence of the Weimar years.” The Sunday Times
 
MEET DETECTIVE GEREON RATH IN THE BOOKS THAT INSPIRED THE HIT TV SERIES BABYLON BERLIN.
 
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Berlin, 1932.
 
A drowned man is found in an elevator, miles from any water. How did he get there?
 
Has Gereon Rath got a serial killer on his hands?
 
The investigation takes Rath to a remote village on the Polish border where a wild man is said to live. Local villagers believe him to be the mythical forest creature known as the Kaubuk.
 
Kaubuk is said to have quit society to live in the desolate marshland, but Rath links him to a recent series of murders by drowning which have shocked Berlin.
 
Meanwhile Rath’s fiancée Charlotte has battles of her own. Her bosses don’t believe a woman should be working in the male-dominated police force.
 
Rath’s case is thrown off course when it tears open old wounds — wounds that lead to a fateful confrontation with the rising Nazi party. Can Rath catch the killer before they strike again?
 
DISCOVER A BREATHTAKING SERIES OF CRIME MYSTERIES FULL OF TWISTS AND TURNS WITH THE INTOXICATING ATMOSPHERE OF BERLIN BETWEEN THE WARS.
 
Perfect for fans of Robert Harris, Philip Kerr, Martin Cruz Smith, Alan Furst, Tom Rob Smith, Joseph Kanon and David Downing.
 
PRAISE FOR THE FATHERLAND FILES:
 
“A mystery full of twists and surprises and a classic detective you will root for all the way to the last page. Masterful.” Michael Ridpath, author of Traitor’s Gate
 
“This is a first-rate historical thriller and Gereon Rath is one of the most intriguing detectives in fiction.” NB Magazine
 
“The best in the series so far. Great plot, really evocative of the times and a very enjoyable read.” Michael, Goodreads reviewer
 
“Highly recommended.” Crime Time
 
MEET THE DETECTIVE
Detective Inspector Gereon Rath is in his early thirties. Born in 1899, he joined the army at eighteen only for the war to be over before he’d fired a single shot. Transferred from Cologne’s homicide division under a cloud of scandal when he accidentally killed an innocent man, he’s recently joined Berlin’s Vice Squad, a job he detests. A stranger in a strange city, he’s an outsider, distrusted by his colleagues. He’s smart and tenacious, but incapable of following orders or getting along with his superiors. He’s begun an on-off love affair with his colleague, Charlotte Ritter, a relationship which is fraught with difficulties.
 
THE SETTING
Berlin in the early 1930s is a dangerous, decadent place; a corrupt and chaotic city of seedy dance bars, illegal strip clubs, brothels, gunrunning and street riots. The hyperinflation of the Weimar years has turned moral values on their head, and the police struggle to maintain law and order. The Prussian Empire has recently fallen, and Germany is sliding slowly and inexorably into the horrors of Nazism.
 
ALSO BY VOLKER KUTSCHER
THE GEREON RATH MYSTERIES
Book 1: BABYLON BERLIN
Book 2: THE SILENT DEATH
Book 3: GOLDSTEIN
Book 4: THE FATHERLAND FILES
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Sunday, 2 October 2022

NEW RELEASE: EVAN BLESSED BY RHYS BOWEN

Dear Booklover, 

Greetings from Shoreditch, London. I hope you’re having a lovely and relaxing weekend.

Today we're delighted to release EVAN BLESSED, the latest utterly charming cozy Welsh village murder mystery from New York Times bestselling author Rhys Bowen — out now for just £0.99 | $0.99.*

A young woman has vanished on Mount Snowdon.

While out looking for the missing woman, the search party finds something sinister — a trapdoor that leads down to a bunker. With chains and handcuffs hanging from the ceiling . . .

Constable Evans has his work cut out in this enchanting traditional cozy Welsh village mystery.

*Please note our edition of this title is only available in the UK and Australia. Please check this offer is live and available in your location before purchasing.

CLICK HERE TO BUY EVAN BLESSED BY RHYS BOWEN FOR £0.99 | $0.99.

Don't miss the latest enchanting character-driven mystery by bestselling author Rhys Bowen — perfect for fans of Midsomer Murders, Faith Martin, Simon Brett, Glenda Young, Stella Cameron, Frances Evesham, Richard Osman, L.J. Ross, Clare Chase, Margaret Mayhew or M.C. Beaton.

OUT NOW

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I read it, loved it, and never saw the solution coming. And who wouldn’t want to live in this Welsh town? Aaah, bliss!” Leslie

Constable Evan Evans leaves behind the big city for the sleepy Welsh village of Llanfair. But murder follows him . . .

Evan Evans is merrily moving his wife-to-be’s belongings up to their idyllic mountain cottage when a young hiker knocks at the door.

His girlfriend Shannon has vanished somewhere on Mount Snowdon.

While out looking for the missing woman, the search party finds something very sinister — a trapdoor in the middle of the woods that leads down to a bunker. With chains and handcuffs hanging from the ceiling . . .

Meanwhile, Evans receives a threatening note in the post. Is the coded missive from whoever abducted Shannon?

Then his fiancée Bronwen disappears. Who is abducting the women of Llanfair? It’s a race against time for Evans and his team to find them before it’s too late.

Constable Evan Evans has his work cut out in this traditional Welsh village mystery.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT EVAN BLESSED:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The Constable Evans mystery series is so welcoming. You feel as if you are returning to a comforting place. You know Evans will take you through a maze of mystery, but it is so much fun.” Nana

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Along with the exciting plot, this book revealed the satisfying dynamic and teamwork of Evan’s co-workers.” Helen

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A lovely ending . . . I enjoyed the setting on Mt Snowdon.” Claire

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It is a delightful series and I recommend it to anyone.” Lyn

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Fans will love this latest adventure with Evan and be left wanting more. I’m certainly ready for the next one.” Mark

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Rhys Bowen does a masterful job of presenting the community of Wales and some well-developed characters.” Tom

“Bowen keeps the suspense slowly building to a satisfying and tidy conclusion.” Publishers Weekly

“Bowen builds tension with every page simply by making Evan and Bronwen so likable and resourceful that you pull for them all the way.” Kirkus

MEET THE DETECTIVE
Evan Evans is a fit, ambitious young detective who was in training in Swansea when his family was struck by tragedy. Feeling that nothing makes sense anymore, Evan escapes to his early childhood home in Snowdonia where he becomes a community policeman. But despite the idyllic setting he can’t help getting involved in major crimes. He is broad shouldered, keen on rugby and a pint — and the sort of decent chap you’d be happy to have as a son-in-law.

THE SETTING
Llanfair is a charming village high in the beautiful Welsh mountains of Snowdonia. It is peopled by a cast of quirky characters, including the butcher Evans-the-Meat, the dairyman Evans-the-Milk, the postman Evans-the-Post, two warring Methodist ministers, their more aggressively warring wives, a flirtatious barmaid at the Red Dragon pub and a beautiful, enigmatic schoolteacher. The people of Llanfair enjoy a simpler way of life, and uphold local traditions proudly.

ALSO BY RHYS BOWEN
CONSTABLE EVAN EVANS SERIES
Book 1: EVANS ABOVE
Book 2: EVAN HELP US
Book 3: EVANLY CHOIRS
Book 4: EVAN AND ELLE
Book 5: EVAN CAN WAIT
Book 6: EVANS TO BETSY
Book 7: EVAN ONLY KNOWS
Book 8: EVAN’S GATE
Book 9: EVAN BLESSED


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Saturday, 1 October 2022

NEW RELEASE: STALKER ON THE MOORS BY PRISCILLA MASTERS

Dear Booklover,

Greetings from Shoreditch! I hope your weekend has got off to a brilliant start.

Today we're delighted to release the latest utterly gripping crime mystery from acclaimed author Priscilla Masters — STALKER ON THE MOORS is out now for the special launch price of just 99p | 99c.

A missing woman.
A jilted lover.
A baffling murder.

As DI Piercy investigates she unearths a dangerous web of lies. When does unrequited love become stalking? And when does stalking end in murder?

CLICK HERE TO BUY STALKER ON THE MOORS BY PRISCILLA MASTERS FOR JUST 99P | 99C.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Suspense until the last minute.” Joan
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Has not disappointed.” A reader in the UK
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The ending is anything but predictable.” Andy
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Highly entertaining from start to finish.” Kindle customer

OUT NOW

“More than a match for Rendell and Christie.” Hampstead and Highgate Express

MEET YOUR NEW FAVOURITE DETECTIVE. DI JOANNA PIERCY IS AN OUTSIDER IN A REMOTE STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS TOWN.

Please note this book was previously published as Wings Over The Watcher.

A missing woman.
A jilted lover.
A baffling murder.

Beatrice Pennington lives a seemingly quiet life. Married and middle-aged, she’s a part-time librarian and an enthusiastic member of Leek’s cycling club.

So when her husband Arthur turns up at the police station, frantically claiming Beatrice is missing, Detective Joanna Piercy can’t help but think the woman probably just got bored with her own life.

Maybe she ran off with another man? Certainly nothing serious could have happened to her.

But as the days pass there is still no trace of Beatrice. DI Piercy begins to worry — could there have been foul play after all . . . ?

Then a body is found. Strangled and dumped under a hedge on a moorland road.

As DI Piercy investigates she unearths a dangerous web of lies. When does unrequited love become stalking? And when does stalking end in murder?

A THRILLING MYSTERY THAT WILL HAVE YOU HOOKED FROM THE FIRST PAGE.

An accomplished police procedural with a stunningly realized heroine, perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths, Joy Ellis, L.J. Ross, Lynda La Plante, Angela Marsons, Jane Adams and Helen H. Durrant.

WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT HIDDEN ON THE MOORS:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “We are always kept in suspense until the last minute . . . Love the Joanna Piercy books.” Joan

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Good author, good series. Has not disappointed.” A reader in the UK

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Another excellent read.” Janis

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Makes me want to go seek out some other Joanna Piercy mysteries!” Elaine

THE DETECTIVE
DI Joanna Piercy, newly promoted to inspector, is already an outsider in this remote moorland town. And now she has to deal with the ire of her male colleagues who were passed over for the job. But Joanna knows her own mind, and doesn’t need friends to get the job done. She’s gotten used to them calling her the ‘Ice Maiden’ and the ‘Snow Queen’ by now.

THE SETTING
Leek is a bustling historic market town nestled in the Staffordshire Moorlands. The surrounding area of high, bleak moors are peppered with isolated farms, small holdings and cottages. This small town and its surrounding rugged moorlands, complete with spectacular views, are full of local character — and danger.

ALSO BY PRISCILLA MASTERS
DETECTIVE JOANNA PIERCY MYSTERIES
Book 1: KILLER ON THE MOORS
Book 2: BURNT ON THE MOORS
Book 3: FROZEN ON THE MOORS
Book 4: KIDNAP ON THE MOORS
Book 5: MISSING ON THE MOORS
Book 6: MURDER ON THE MOORS
Book 7: HIDDEN ON THE MOORS
Book 8: STALKER ON THE MOORS
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NEW RELEASE: TIME TO MOVE ON BY GRACE THOMPSON

Dear Booklover,

Good afternoon from Joffe Books!

Today it's our pleasure to bring you an unputdownable historical family saga from much-loved author Grace Thompson — TIME TO MOVE ON is out now for the special launch price of £0.99 | $0.99.*

Wales, 1952.

After Seranne's mother announces her engagement to the womanizing Paul, Seranne can't bear to stick around and she decides to leave to start anew. 

Just as Seranne settles into her new life, storm clouds begin to brew.

Will her mother's new marriage undo it all?

CLICK HERE TO BUY TIME TO MOVE ON BY GRACE THOMPSON FOR JUST 99P | 99C.

*Please note this title is only available in the UK and Commonwealth.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An excellent read!” Jan
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “So true to its era I just couldn’t put it down.” Jocelet C.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Fantastic story.” Janet D.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I enjoyed this book very much.” Joan E.

OUT NOW
AN UNPUTDOWNABLE HISTORICAL FAMILY SAGA YOU’RE SURE TO FALL IN LOVE WITH.

Wales, 1952.

Seranne Laurence is furious.

Her mum, Jessie, has just announced her engagement to Paul Curtis, the latest man in a slew of unsuitable suitors. He’s known as a womaniser and he’s not even old enough to be her father!

Seranne can’t bear to stick around and watch her mum make a fool of herself, again. Filled with resentment, Seranne moves to the small village of Cwm Derw and into Badgers Brook cottage, leaving her mum and the family business behind — their beloved tea rooms.

As Serrane settles into her new life, she finds many friends, including the alluring Luke, who is just as infuriating as he is handsome. He laughs at her misfortunes and quick temper, but she gladly accepts his friendship.

With storm clouds brewing in the distance, their budding relationship is about to be pushed to the limit. Can they survive the storm, or will Jessie’s marriage to the sly Paul be the undoing of them all?

Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Tania Crosse, Freda Lightfoot, Anna Jacobs, Rosie Clarke, Fern Britton, Faith Hogan and Bill Kitson.

READERS LOVE TIME TO MOVE ON:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An excellent read!” Jan

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What a great story, so true to its era I just couldn’t put it down. Fantastic as always from start to finish.” Jocelet C.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Fantastic story . . . the only hard thing about the book is putting it down.” Janet D.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I enjoyed this book very much.” Joan E.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A good story . . . the author’s characters are realistically-written and believable.” Celtic M.

ALSO BY GRACE THOMPSON
THE OWEN SISTERS FAMILY SAGAS
Book 1: GOODBYE TO DREAMS
Book 2: PAINT ON THE SMILES

STANDALONES
THE END OF A JOURNEY
NOTHING IS FOREVER
GULL ISLAND
THE RUNAWAY
TIME TO MOVE ON
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