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A GRIPPING CRIME MYSTERY FULL OF TWISTSMeet DI HILLARY GREENE, a policewoman struggling to save her career and catch criminals.

A GRIPPING CRIME MYSTERY FULL OF TWISTSMeet DI HILLARY GREENE, a policewoman struggling to save her career and catch criminals.

New Year's Eve, 1962

15-year-old Billy Davies is found dead in his father's shed. A pair of gardening shears thrust brutally into his chest. DI HillaryGreene tries to get to the bottom of this baffling crime. How had Billy come into contact with such a vicious killer? Who wantedhim dead and why?

A would-be politician is found battered to death in the kitchen of his Oxfordshire home. His wife's alibi is full of holes and there'sanother woman in the picture. His seemingly mild-mannered political rival can't seem to place himself at the time of death either. DI Hillary Greene is called in to get to the bottom of this perplexing murder.

Meet DI HILLARY GREENE, a policewoman struggling to save her career and catch criminals. Flo Jenkins is found murdered inher armchair, a paperknife sticking out of her chest. The old woman was well liked and nothing seems to have been stolen fromher home. And it was common knowledge that she only had weeks to live. Why kill a dying woman?

DI Hillary Greene is called out to attend a suspicious death at Three Oaks Farm in the picturesque village of Steeple Barton. The large farmhouse is filled with music and revellers, but when she steps into the farm's cowshed, Hillary finds the bride - dead.

Meet DI Hillary Green, a detective in the Oxfordshire Constabulary fighting to save her career. Not only has she lost her husband, but his actions have put her under internal investigation for corruption. Then a bashed and broken body is found floating in the Oxford Canal.

'An explosive read... Characters, dialogue and plot were superb.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 starsAs the Hughes family celebrate bonfire night, a terrible accident leaves the garden shed in flames - and father and grandfather Thomas trapped inside. Tragic though it is, Thomas's death passes without suspicion - until a local journalist makes accusations of a police cover-up in the press. WPC Trudy Loveday is sent to investigate, and asks coroner Clement Ryder to help. But the more questions the two ask the less clear the case seems. There's no evidence of foul play, and yet the dead man's family are obviously hiding something. Then there are Thomas's dubious business practices - was someone out for revenge? All Trudy and Clement know for sure is that everyone is lying - and that they must find the truth... Perfect for fans of Betty Rowlands, LJ Ross and Agatha Christie, you won't be able to put this down until you've cracked the case!Readers LOVE A Fatal Truth!'I loved this... The best one to date... Reminiscent of Agatha Christie's gentle style and incisive detection... I look forward to more in this series!' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'Fresh and different... Will get you hooked!' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'Yet again Faith Martin delivers... A proper whodunit mystery... A very good book... I'm looking forward to the next.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'Fabulous mystery... Great character development... Highly recommended, the perfect way to spend an afternoon on the sofa.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'Another great Trudy Loveday novel... Love the twist... Great addition to the series.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'Excellent.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'Marvellous... I cannot wait for more in this fabulous series.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 starsThe Ryder and Loveday SeriesBook 1: A FATAL OBSESSIONBook 2: A FATAL MISTAKEBook 3: A FATAL FLAWBook 4: A FATAL SECRETBook 5: A FATAL TRUTH

'Great characters, great plot and a totally dazzling finish... Wonderful.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 starsOxford, 1961A family day out at Briar's Hall ends in tragedy when a young boy goes missing - and his body is found at the bottom of a disused well in the orchard.It looks like a simple case of an eleven-year-old exploring where he shouldn't: a tragic accident. But Coroner Clement Ryder and Probationary WPC Trudy Loveday aren't convinced. If Eddie had been climbing and fallen, why were there no cuts or dirt on his hands? Why would a boy terrified of heights be around a well at all?Clement and Trudy are determined to get to the truth, but the more they dig into Briar's Hall and the mysterious de Lacey family who live there, the murkier things become.Could it be that poor Eddie's death was murder? There are rumours of blackmail in the village, and Clement and Trudy have a horrible feeling that Eddie stumbled on a secret that someone was willing to kill for...Fans of Betty Rowlands, Agatha Christie and Faith Martin's DI Hillary Greene series will not want to miss this!Readers LOVE A Fatal Secret!'A brilliant book! This is Faith Martin at her scintillating best!... A cracking good read... Highly recommend this book and I give it a delighted 5 stars!' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'Gripping suspense that will have you on the edge of your seat. I was hooked from page one.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'Great plot, excellent main characters and I read it in one sitting! I would highly recommend this book.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'Gripping... Crime-busting nostalgia at its very best.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 starsThe Ryder and Loveday SeriesBook 1: A FATAL OBSESSIONBook 2: A FATAL MISTAKEBook 3: A FATAL FLAWBook 4: A FATAL SECRET

The brand new Ryder & Loveday novel from global bestseller Faith Martin!

A brand new Ryder & Loveday mystery from global bestseller Faith MartinSummer 1960, Oxford In the glorious sunshine of Oxford, on a day when everyone should be celebrating, tragedy strikes when a university student is found floating in the river, dead.Probationary WPC Trudy Loveday finds herself paired with coroner Clement Ryder to investigate and it soon becomes clear that this case is not going to be easy.The witnesses all refuse to give a straight answer, each new lead sends them in a new direction and tales of other missing youngsters add further mystery to the investigation.One thing is certain though, something doesn't seem quite right about the university's most popular student.... The Ryder and Loveday SeriesBook 1: A FATAL OBSESSIONBook 2: A FATAL MISTAKEBook 3: A FATAL FLAWBook 4: A FATAL SECRETReaders LOVE Faith Martin's books:'Have become an addict of Faith Martin - love her novels.''Excellent writing by Faith Martin.''If you haven't yet read Miss Martin you have a treat in store.''Love Faith Martin's books. Keeps you guessing from start to finish.''I can't get enough of Faith Martin's books. Great mystery writer.''Love all Faith Martin books.''I love Faith Martin's characters. Her plots just keep the reader thinking.'

The start of a brand new series from the global bestselling author of the DI Hillary Greene series.