FREE TODAY: BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF BYLAND CRESCENT BY BILL KITSON

Dear Booklover,

Good afternoon from Joffe Books, I hope you're having a relaxing week.

After a brilliant reception to the launch of Free Book Friday last week, we're delighted to bring you another COMPLETELY FREE BOOK to enjoy this weekend!

Our free book of the week is a heartwarming family saga from bestselling author Bill Kitson — BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF BYLAND CRESCENT, the first in The Cowgill Family Saga is FREE* for today only!

Discover the trials and tribulations of a Yorkshire family through the decades in this unputdownable historical saga.

CLICK HERE TO GET BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF BYLAND CRESCENT BY BILL KITSON FOR FREE. 

Readers of Sheila Riley, Pam Howes, Lizzie Lane, Tania Crosse, Dilly Court, Dinah Jeffries, Suzanne Goldring and all fans of Downton Abbey and The Forsyte Saga will devour this touching saga series.

*Please check this offer is live and available in your location before downloading.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A sweeping epic of a tale, brilliantly written. Great characters, finely drawn. Great settings, beautifully described. An honest human story that keeps you enthralled to the end. Well worthy, I would say, of being adapted for television.” JamesJones950

THE START OF A HEARTWARMING AND HEART-WRENCHING NEW SAGA SERIES FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR BILL KITSON.

Please note this book was previously published as Requiem.

From humble origins, the Cowgill family have bettered their lot. Through love and loss, hope and heartbreak, they work hard and face their troubles together, no matter what life throws at them.

Yorkshire, 1878.

Young, ambitious and in love, Albert Cowgill’s life is finally beginning in earnest. At just twenty-three, he has already been made partner at Haigh, Ackroyd & Cowgill — the best wool business in the city. He’s also just laid eyes on the prettiest girl he ever saw, Hannah Ackroyd.

Romance soon blossoms for Albert and Hannah, and they marry and set up home in Scarborough. But before long, clouds gather over Number 1, Byland Crescent.

Within a year, Albert’s family begins to disintegrate. His youngest daughter contracts consumption. His eldest son runs off with the housemaid.

As Europe teeters on the brink of war, Albert’s hopes for his youngest son — and his business — are dashed. Conflict will irrevocably change the Cowgill family’s way of life . . .

Discover the trials and tribulations of a Yorkshire family through the decades.

Readers of Sheila Riley, Pam Howes, Lizzie Lane, Tania Crosse, Dilly Court, Dinah Jeffries, Suzanne Goldring and all fans of Downton Abbey and The Forsyte Saga will devour this touching saga series.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT BILL KITSON’S CAPTIVATING SAGA:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I love this author whichever guise he is in. This is a real swerve away from his usual crime thrillers (DI Mike Nash series) but, being a real devout Downton Abbey fan, I decided to give it a whirl. It is a very moving story of hardship, good times and tragedy in a very close-knit family.” JanBee

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A literary masterpiece which possessed each trait determined for a master work. The author had an effective, subtle way in his style of writing.” Mary Crocco

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “If you liked Downton Abbey, you should enjoy this series too.” Aegeanjan

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An excellent and interesting read. Looking forward to the next book. Highly Recommended!!” G. Lee

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Brilliant. Looking forward to reading the sequel. Very intriguing and such a compelling story incorporating the First World War and its history.” Ann

“The author keeps the story moving with his fine drawing of the characters and their reactions to each other and to the circumstances of their lives.” Gazette & Herald

“A brilliant opener to Bill’s saga series, with attention to detail and a strongly character-driven narrative . . . Faultless historical detail and superb dialogue make this a hugely enjoyable family drama.” Books Monthly

ALSO BY BILL KITSON
THE COWGILL FAMILY SAGA
Book 1: BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF BYLAND CRESCENT
Book 2: STORM CLOUDS OVER BYLAND CRESCENT
Book 3: COMING HOME TO BYLAND CRESCENT

NEW RELEASE: BEACHY HEAD BY ADAM LYNDON

Dear Booklover,

Good morning from Shoreditch, I hope you're having a nice week.

Today we're absolutely thrilled to release a brand-new, completely gripping crime thriller set on the south coat of England from bestselling author and serving police detective Adam Lyndon — BEACHY HEAD is out now for just £0.99 | $0.99.

We have been delighted with the early response to Adam Lyndon's new mystery, which readers have described as "a wonderful masterpiece", "engaging and atmospheric", and "twisty and unpredictable".

CLICK HERE TO BUY BEACHY HEAD BY ADAM LYNDON FOR JUST £0.99 | $0.99.

If you love police procedurals full of twists, brilliant characters and an atmospheric setting, then you're certain to love the latest from from an author who has drawn praise from some of the biggest names in crime fiction:

“It's refreshing to read a crime novel whose author really does know his police procedure. The writing is excellent.” CWA Diamond Dagger Award winner Simon Brett.

“A really terrific, atmospheric police procedural novel set on the South Coast. I read it in one gulp.” Novelist and critic Peter Guttridge

We can't wait to hear what you think! Let us know on our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages, and read on to the end of this email for a fascinating Q&A interview with Adam Lyndon . . .

OUT NOW

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MEET DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD BARNES IN THIS BRILLIANT NEW CRIME SERIES FROM A SERVING POLICE OFFICER.

Discover an absolutely gripping crime thriller with a massive twist.

Just before midnight, Mandy is woken by a frantic knocking at the door. It’s her ex-husband. Drunk. Again. At that moment her new partner James gets home from work. Mandy hears raised voices. Then a dull, smacking sound. Followed by a sickening crunch . . .

DC Barnes is back on the job after an eighteen-month suspension. He’s offered this case no one else wants — and he’s in no position to refuse. A one-punch homicide.

The accused is Mandy’s partner James. An honest, upright citizen and a firefighter. The victim is Mandy’s ex, an aggressive alcoholic.

James’s acquittal is a sure thing. No jury will convict this good man defending his girlfriend.

So why does James suddenly disappear just before the jury reach their verdict?

The following day a body is found at the foot of Beachy Head. The injuries sustained reveal this wasn’t a suicide.

Barnes’s case has now become something deeper and darker than anyone could have imagined.

Perfect for fans of Joy Ellis, Helen H. Durrant, Bill Kitson, Michael Hambling, Peter James, Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean, J.D. Kirk, Rachel Abbott, Elly Griffiths, J.M. Dalgliesh or Patricia Gibney.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT BEACHY HEAD:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This conclusion is a wonderful masterpiece — it is genius! I love the way the story grabs you and pulls you along!” Jen

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Mayhem, manhunts and mysteries with enough twists and turns to keep me turning the pages.” Linda

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is a well-plotted police procedural. The characterization is excellent, some likeable, especially Barnes!” Martha

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Lyndon’s dark, well-plotted police procedurals are engaging and atmospheric.” Kathleen

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A very good read.” Aileen

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This book gripped me right from the start and was twisty and unpredictable.” Aria

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The setting in and around Eastbourne is excellent.” Ceecee

THE DETECTIVE
DC Rutherford Barnes is young, good-looking and ambitious — perhaps too ambitious for his own good. His all-consuming desire for promotion makes him vulnerable to temptation. His happy marriage to nursery school teacher Eve is marred only by the couple’s inability to conceive, leading Barnes to throw himself headlong into his work.

THE SETTING
Set against the picturesque landscape of the South Downs, the Sussex seaside town of Eastbourne is packed with tourists during the summer — but it can seem pretty dismal during the winter months. Only fifty-odd miles from London, the town is not immune to the violence which occasionally spills over from the city. Pockets of deprivation and criminality exist alongside reminders of Eastbourne’s more genteel past in the grand Victorian hotels that line the seafront, the pier and the bandstand. The town also boasts one of Britain’s best-known — and most infamous — beauty spots, Beachy Head.

THE AUTHOR
Adam Lyndon has been a serving UK police officer for more than twenty years, working across a range of disciplines including uniformed ops, firearms command and as a detective in CID and specialist investigations.

ALSO BY ADAM LYNDON
DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD BARNES MYSTERIES
Book 1: DEVIL’S CHIMNEY
Book 2: BEACHY HEAD
 

Describe your latest book in three words. Intense, twisting, moody. What author, dead or alive, would you like to have dinner with? Chuck Palahniuk. In a dark, off-grid subterranean bar in the Midwest. I would likely not eat much, but there would be plenty of shots. Who would you want to play your main character in a film/tv adaptation — and why? So it would be a shortlist of Rami Malek, Noel Clarke, Tom Hardy or Riz Ahmed. They are all totally chameleonic, brooding and somehow manage to look old and young at the same time. I also think Jemaine Clement would be excellent but he might be a bit old now. What is the strangest thing you've had to research for a book? One of my (many) unpublished manuscripts is a dystopian future-based thriller centred around global economic ruin, inspired by the 2008 financial markets crash. I bought a bunch of books on the subject and became an armchair expert on quantitative easing. I've forgotten it all now, though. Probably just as well. What are you currently reading and watching? I'm beavering away on my third book so unfortunately there isn't much time for boxset bingeing, but Cop Land just popped up on Netflix, which I last saw at the cinema when it first came out in 1997, so I treated myself to a second viewing. It's an underrated modern noir classic that has aged extremely well. The last series I watched was Ozark, which I thought was very overrated. I am currently reading The Siege by John Sutherland and Dead Man's Grave by Neil Lancaster. They are both ex-cops and have some serious X-Factor between them.

NEW RELEASE: THE RAT ISLAND MURDERS BY PAULINE ROWSON

Dear Booklover,

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

To make your weekend even better, today we are over the moon to release the latest absolutely addictive murder mystery featuring Detective Andy Horton — THE RAT ISLANDS MURDERS by bestselling author Pauline Rowson is out now for just 99p | 99c.

A case of five skeletons found on Rat Island lands on Andy's desk. His investigation points to the skeletons being connected to the death of a local politician. 

Now all he has to do is convince his bosses . . .

CLICK HERE TO BUY THE RAT ISLANDS MURDERS BY PAULINE ROWSON FOR 99P | 99C.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Once you get to know Andy Horton you'll be sure to name him as one of your favourite police characters in crime fiction.” James C.

OUT NOW

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DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE DETECTIVE SERIES!

Meet DI Andy Horton. He’s a risk-taking Harley-Davidson-riding detective who doesn’t always play by the rules . . . which often lands him in trouble with his bosses.

Please note this was previously published as Dead Passage.

Five skeletons are unearthed on Rat Island, an uninhabited island owned by the Ministry of Defence. Among them are the remains of a woman dubbed ‘Quintessa’ by the detectives, who was murdered sometime in the 1980s.

Then Horton receives a mysterious phone call from Adele Goldsby, the daughter of a Portsmouth politician who died in suspicious circumstances.

She says she has something important she wants to tell Horton and that they must meet on the Wightlink ferry — urgently.

But Adele doesn’t show up. She is nowhere to be found. What was she going to tell him?

Horton suspects the Goldsby and Quintessa cases are somehow linked. Now all he has to do is convince his bosses . . .

This absolutely gripping detective mystery is perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Joy Ellis, Rachel McLean, Helen H. Durrant, Angela Marsons, Elly Griffiths, Karin Slaughter, Matt Brolly and Simon McCleave.

PRAISE FOR PAULINE ROWSON:

“A great read for mystery lovers with plenty to keep you guessing until the last moment.” Crime Book Club

“The Harley Davidson-riding, boat-dwelling Horton is a fascinating man to get to know, and his thoughtful approach to detection is a pleasure to read.” Publishers Weekly

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Once you get to know Andy Horton you'll be sure to name him as one of your favourite police characters in crime fiction.” James C.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Couldn’t put this book down . . . I thought the story was brilliant and will definitely be reading the next book.” Nikki

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An enjoyable fast-paced crime novel in an unusual and evocative setting.” Bobby H.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Pauline Rowson’s books are cleverly plotted with lots of twists and turns. Can’t turn the pages fast enough. For anyone who enjoys a gripping crime novel these are a must.” Darren C.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Brilliant read. Love all of Pauline Rowson’s books. If you like a good twist, read this, you won't be able to put it down!” Amazon customer

THE DETECTIVE
DI Andy Horton’s mum walked out on him when he was a child and he grew up in children’s home. Now he lives onboard his yacht in Southsea Marina. He rides a Harley-Davidson and never wears a suit or tie — unless it’s to go to court. He’s an instinctive copper and a man of contrasts, which often lands him in trouble with his bosses. He has a desperate need to belong, and yet is always just on the outside. Self-contained, afraid to show his feelings, but he’s a risk-taker that seeks justice.

THE SETTING
Portsmouth boasts a vibrant waterfront, a diverse multicultural population, an international port, a historic dockyard, and is home of the Royal Navy. Portsmouth Harbour is one of the busiest in the world — and one of the best places to hide a body, it seems. Set against the backdrop of the sea, the Solent area of Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight is every detective’s worst nightmare. The sea is ever-changing and often the best clues get swept away by the tide.

ALSO BY PAULINE ROWSON
THE SOLENT MURDER MYSTERIES
Book 1: THE PORTSMOUTH MURDERS
Book 2: THE LANGSTONE HARBOUR MURDERS
Book 3: THE HORSEA MARINA MURDERS
Book 4: THE ROYAL HOTEL MURDERS
Book 5: THE ISLE OF WIGHT MURDERS
Book 6: THE PORTCHESTER CASTLE MURDERS
Book 7: THE CHALE BAY MURDERS
Book 8: THE FARLINGTON MARSH MURDERS
Book 9: THE OYSTER QUAYS MURDERS
Book 10: THE COWES WEEK MURDERS
Book 11: THE BOATHOUSE MURDERS
Book 12: THE THORNEY ISLAND MURDERS
Book 13: THE GUERNSEY FERRY MURDERS
Book 14: THE RAT ISLAND MURDERS

NEW RELEASE: MURDER FOR CHRISTMAS BY JEAN G. GOODHIND

Dear Booklover,

Greetings from Shoreditch. I hope you're well. 

Today we are delighted to be launching the latest utterly charming cozy murder mystery from bestselling author Jean G. Goodhind. MURDER FOR CHRISTMAS is out now for the special launch price of just 99p | 99c.

Mulled wine, mistletoe . . . and murder? Although it's not quite Christmas yet (less than 100 days to go!), amateur detective Honey Driver is on the case!

Honey Driver is getting ready for the festive season when a sudden murder shocks all her guests. The victim's long-deceased business partner is seen on that fateful, bloody night. But how is that possible . . ?

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Hugely enjoyable, well laced with humour." CJ

CLICK HERE TO BUY MURDER FOR CHRISTMAS BY JEAN G. GOODHIND FOR 99P | 99C.

Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin, Janet Evanovitch, The Thursday Murder Club, Simon Brett, Frances Evesham, M.C. Beaton, T.E. Kinsey, Clare Chase or Jeanne M. Dams.

LOVE MISS MARPLE? THEN MEET HONEY DRIVER!
 
Originally published as The Ghost of Christmas Past.
 
Mulled wine, mistletoe . . . and murder? Honey is on the case!

It’s almost Christmas at the Green River Hotel. Proud owner Honey Driver is navigating the chaos that comes with hosting several Christmas parties. However the sudden murder of one of the guests halts all the festivities.
 
Publisher Clarence Scrimshaw was meant to be staying overnight at the hotel for his office Christmas party. But he is found poisoned, strangled and stabbed at his desk before he gets there. 
 
There are no shortage of suspects among his many unhappy staff and disgruntled authors.
 
Then Clarence’s PA Mrs Finchley swears she saw a man who looked just like her boss’s long-deceased business partner in the office that fateful, bloody night. How is this possible?
 
Just as Honey begins to make progress, her teenage daughter goes missing . . .
 
Fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin, Janet Evanovitch, The Thursday Murder Club, Simon Brett, Frances Evesham, M.C. Beaton, T.E. Kinsey, Clare Chase or Jeanne M. Dams will love this addictive cozy mystery series!
 

OUT NOW

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MEET HONEY DRIVER
As the boss at a Bath hotel, Honey Driver is in charge one day and washing dishes the next. As a widowed mum, she’s balancing mothering an increasingly challenging teenage daughter alongside a new and budding relationship with local police officer, DI Steve Doherty. As the police liaison for the Bath Hotels Association, she’s supposed to be staying out of trouble . . .
 
READERS LOVE JEAN G. GOODHIND:

“Honey’s earnest, charming quirkiness, her sometimes ribald humor, the zingy ripostes that pepper the dialogue, and the detailed descriptions of one of England’s loveliest cities will appeal to ardent Anglophiles and British cozy fans alike.” Booklist (USA)
 
“The kick-off to Goodhind’s new mystery series — fast moving with a likeable heroine and an impeccably rendered Bath background . . .” Kirkus Reviews
 
“Quirky characters and intriguing goings-on in my favourite city . . . an absolute treat!” bestselling author Jill Mansell
 
ALSO BY JEAN G. GOODHIND
THE HONEY DRIVER MURDER MYSTERIES
Book 1: MURDER, BED & BREAKFAST
Book 2: MENU FOR MURDER
Book 3: WALKING WITH MURDER
Book 4: THE JANE AUSTEN MURDERS
Book 5: MURDER BY LAMPSHADE
Book 6: MURDER BY MUDPACK
Book 7: MURDER AT THE ROMAN BATHS
Book 8: MURDER FOR CHRISTMAS

NEW RELEASE: EVAN'S GATE (EXCLUDING US AND CANADA)

Dear Booklover,

Greetings from Shoreditch, London. I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend.

Today it's our pleasure to release EVAN'S GATE, an utterly charming cozy Welsh village murder mystery from New York Times bestselling author Rhys Bowen — out now for just 99p | 99c.*

In the latest mystery from one of the world's favourite cozy authors, Constable Evan Evans has his work cut out for him: there's not only a murder to solve, but a missing child to find. And the clock is ticking . . . 


*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'S GATE BY RHYS BOWEN FOR 99P | 99C.

“A small masterpiece in a charming series.” Toronto Globe and Mail

“Perfectly paced, deftly choreographed Welsh cozy.” Publishers Weekly

“A fine sense of place, a compelling dual story line, and a cast of sympathetic, well-drawn characters.” Booklist

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DISCOVER YOUR NEW FAVOURITE COZY MYSTERY SERIES, SET IN A BEAUTIFUL WELSH VILLAGE.

If you love 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, prepare to be hooked by this enchanting character-driven mystery!

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

Evans has found the perfect home for his wife-to-be — a charming old shepherd’s cottage up in the mountains. He wastes no time digging over the garden to make space for his fiancée Bronwen’s rose bushes.

But under the flagstones he finds a human skeleton. And it looks like it belongs to a child.

Could this have anything to do with the little girl who went missing from Llanrwst twenty-five years ago?

Before Evans can start investigating, five-year-old Ashley Sholokhov vanishes from a caravan park by the sea.

Evans not only has a murder to solve, but a missing child to find. And the clock is ticking . . .

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

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT EVAN’S GATE:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Love this series, and it just keeps getting better.” Beth

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The mystery was extremely engaging and the backstory was excellently finalized.” Wayne

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Evans successfully solves each case with his own brand of instinct and brilliance.” Duncan

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A fun mix of red-herrings, false leads, and neatly fore-shadowed surprises. A wonderful read that has me hungry to read the rest.” R. Clarke

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Another excellent entry in the series. The plot was well constructed to fool the reader.” Mark

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The Evan books are a delight to read. The plot is good, but the characters are even better. Love the view of life in a village in Wales.” Bonnie

“Perfectly paced, deftly choreographed Welsh cozy.” Publishers Weekly

“A fine sense of place, a compelling dual story line, and a cast of sympathetic, well-drawn characters.” Booklist

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