Books by JJ Marsh

‘Gold Dragon’ is the third novel in the ‘Run and Hide’ series by popular author JJ Marsh. After her dangerous escapades in Brazil, Ann Sheldon has had to reinvent herself once again. Now known as Olivia Lane, she has given up the peace and tranquillity of her Brazilian beach hut and moved to one of the most densely populated cities on earth – Macau. Olivia can trust no one, and must hunt down a dangerous ex-colleague who holds the answers that she so desperately needs. A fast-paced, gripping thriller from the author of the ‘Beatrice Stubbs’ series.GOLD DRAGON 5* reviews:There's only one flaw in JJ Marsh's writing: It's so gifted that I read all of her eagerly-awaited books within a day or two of their arrival. Golden Dragon was no different. The characters, vivid locale descriptions, expertly-paced action and surprising plot twists provided a gloriously entertaining escape that--of course--were deeply satisfying, and have left me once again longing for the next episode. – Cate, USI loved this newest run and hide book from Ms Marsh! It was exciting as ever and filled with wonderful scenery and beautiful food experiences. I could see and feel the atmosphere in every location throughout the story. I highly recommend this book! – Déborah, FranceA great story that will keep you on the edge of your seat! JJ Marsh has such a talent for bringing you right into the life she is writing about! After reading one of her books I feel as though I have visited the country and eaten the cuisine! Looking forward to the next book in this series!! Also try her Beatrice Stubbs detective series. Excellent!! – Di, USIt is a very long time since I have enjoyed reading a book so much. J J Marsh leads you on an intriguing journey, full of twists and turns with no shortage of dangerous surprises. Well worth reading. – James, UKLots of twists and turns in this book. I really enjoyed learning more about Hong Kong and Macau. Great characters and storyline in this series. Just when you think Olivia is safe and happy you see she is probably going to move on for awhile yet again. In each book you hope she may again find love, happiness and safety. Can’t wait to read the next book in this series as soon as it’s out! – Susan, USPage turner, surprises often, good characters...great plot...looking forward to the next edition! Hope she gets happy then.....hope she finds Gil... - Mary, CanadaThis book kept me reading through the night, Excellent! How can I possibly wait months for the fourth instalment to be released? – Sandra, USJJ Marsh is a Welsh author who grew up in Wales, Africa, and the Middle East. JJ studied English Literature and Theatre Studies, and has worked as an actor, director, teacher, journalist, and writer. She is well-known for her popular Beatrice Stubbs crime series. JJ now lives in Switzerland with her husband and three dogs, where she continues to write.

‘White Heron’ is the first thrilling instalment in the ‘Run and Hide’ series by Welsh author JJ Marsh.Ann Sheldon is a woman with secrets - and a past that she wants to leave behind. What better place to escape than to a remote shack in the Brazilian jungle?However, when a young local boy is violently murdered, Ann finds herself drawn into the investigation and fearful that her past has caught up with her.A high octane thriller packed full of mystery, danger, and adventure.

‘Black River’ is the second instalment in the ‘Run and Hide’ series by author JJ Marsh, known for her popular ‘Beatrice Stubbs’ crime series.In ‘Black River’ we re-join the mysterious and gutsy Ann Sheldon as she continues to try to forget her past and start afresh. Wanting to steer clear of any more trouble, as well as the local police inspector, Gil Maduro, Ann tries to relax and embrace her new life. When a young girl goes missing from a camp however, the services of Gil Maduro are called upon, and Ann soon joins him on an investigation which will take them deep into the Amazon as well as into even deeper trouble.The pair encounter dangerous enemies along the way and Ann struggles to keep her true identity secret. A captivating thriller, full of adventure, secrecy, and deadly threats.

Fifteen years ago, Rolf was destined for the gutter.His luck has changed. Now a cellist with the Salzburg City Orchestra, he has his dream job and dizzying prospects.All because of her.Smart, sexy, well connected and crazy about him, Leonor is his fantasy woman. She made him and he'll never forget it.Neither will she.She chooses Rolf's diet, his friends, his decisions and career path. She knows best. When does a champion turn controller?While he submits to domination at home, he struggles at work. The maestro is determined to break down and rebuild his new cellist. Clash after clash shatter Rolf's confidence until he doubts everything about himself.Then a rumour reaches his ear. Has he misjudged his new friends? Is something more sinister pulling the orchestra's strings?Regardless of the drama behind the scenes, the show must go on. It's the only way to escape his past.A classic artist, Rolf presents the best side of himself, hiding the pain of imperfection. A strategy with devastating results.JJ Marsh is a Welsh author based in Switzerland, a founding member of the award-winning author collective Triskele Books and the Swiss Ambassador for The Alliance of Independent Authors. Oh, and she writes in an attic overlooking a cemetery.As an author she is known primarily for her bestseller series of crime novels featuring Beatrice Stubbs. Jill has been featured in The Guardian Readers’ Recommend and The Bookseller’s Editor’s Choice.

Strange things bring people together. Things like a tragic death.31st December 1999. The cusp of a new millennium. Six friends gather for their traditional New Year Celebration – this year, in a lakeside cabin on the outskirts of Prague. In every group of friends, each has a role. All except Gael that is. The outsider. The one who wasn't there when it happened.Dhan was the jester of the group, until he disappears, taking part of their future with him. In spite of this monumental loss, the remainder of the group has gathered every other New Year’s Eve since to remember Dhan's death and to celebrate their friendship.But what if that friendship is built on a lie?Two decades later, on their final celebration together it's Gael’s turn to organise their reunion and she is determined to uncover the truth of what exactly happened that night 20 years ago. In a snowy chalet on New Year's Eve, she starts asking questions. Old wounds reopen and a dark secret comes to light, sending a shockwave through their lives.Truth comes at a price.A character-driven psychological drama told from five different perspectives in both past and present, "Odd Numbers" weaves a tapestry of mystery, grief, survivor's guilt, lies, secrets and how humans change and evolve over time.'catnip to my mystery-loving mind' - Elisa Rambacher (NetGalley Reviewer)'Kudos, Madam Marsh, for an intriguing novel that is both impactful and succinct.' - Matt Pechey (NetGalley Reviewer)'a gripping read with a compelling plot...excellently narrated by Jess Nesling and Paul panting.' - Marilyn Kurtis (Educator, NetGalley)'I devoured this audiobook in one sitting..' - Dannii Elle (NetGalley Reviewer) JJ Marsh is a Welsh author based in Switzerland, a founding member of the award-winning author collective Triskele Books and the Swiss Ambassador for The Alliance of Independent Authors. Oh, and she writes in an attic overlooking a cemetery.As an author she is known primarily for her bestseller series of crime novels featuring Beatrice Stubbs. Jill has been featured in The Guardian Readers’ Recommend and The Bookseller’s Editor’s Choice.

British crime fiction where characters become people and place is part of the story.For lovers of intelligent crime fiction, three more heart-racing European adventures in one boxset.Beatrice Stubbs of Scotland Yard: detective inspector, metaphor mixer and stubborn survivor.Battling crime by day and her own demons by night, the question is always the same.Justice or the law?"If you've not yet read Beatrice Stubbs, I envy you. What a treat you have in store." Cold Pressed: "Two things people fear the most? Change and death."Santorini. Turquoise seas, ancient ruins and beautiful sunsets. And a woman thrown from a cliff. The violent death shocks fellow passengers of the Empress Louise, a grand cruise liner packed with British tourists. DI Beatrice Stubbs flies to Greece to assist. When another lady is killed in her cabin, terror spreads like contagion. Murder is aboard and someone has Beatrice in his sights. Revenge is a dish best served cold. Human Rites: "Judgement is in the eye of the beholder."Adrian Harvey has a stalker. Someone is stealing his post, vandalising his shop and making allegations to the police. And who is that nun? When DI Beatrice Stubbs is dispatched to Germany to investigate art theft, Adrian seizes the chance to flee the city. Yet the stalker is still on his heels. Adrian runs from danger to the remote island of Sylt. But danger follows and Adrian has run too far. Bad Apples: "Some people are just rotten to the core."A police conference in Portugal is hardly a dangerous assignment, so Beatrice Stubbs invites family and friends for a holiday. It should be the perfect work-life balance. Until one of her colleagues is murdered. An eclectic alliance of international detectives forms to find the assassin. But are they really on the same side? Meanwhile, tensions rise at the holiday villa. A clash of egos sours the atmosphere and when a five-year-old child disappears, their idyll turns hellish. Trust can be a fatal mistake.If you enjoy Alexander McCall Smith, Jacqueline Winspear and David Hewson, you'll love Boxset Two.Please note the paperback boxset is an omnibus edition, i.e. three novels in one big fat fabulous book

British crime fiction where characters become people and place is part of the story.A half truth is a whole lie.Ecco, the world-famous Michelin-starred restaurant in Naples, has a problem. A chef is dead and there's a spy in the kitchen, selling their secrets to competitors. What they need is a food-loving detective to go undercover. Isabella Lopez knows just the person.Over Holy Week in Italy, Beatrice Stubbs takes on her first paid job as a private investigator, accompanied by family and friends. Posing as a wannabe pastry chef, her job is to hook the worm out of the apple.Meanwhile, her men folk explore the city, the volcano and the ruins of Pompeii, followed by a man in a black beret. Who or what does he want?At the restaurant, kitchen staff are scared and mistrustful, the head chef is explosive and Beatrice's culinary skills lack finesse. The pressure is on. She sets a trap for the mole before anyone else gets killed.The Neapolitan family network and business links grow increasingly tangled, dragging in everyone Beatrice loves. This catch is bigger than she thought and she can't handle it alone.Has PI Stubbs bitten off more than she can chew?Each book works as a stand-alone novel.If you enjoy Andrea Camilleri, Peter Grainger and Donna Leon, you'll love Honey Trap."A thrilling new direction for Beatrice Stubbs amidst the chaos, beauty and gastronomy of historical Naples."- Liza Perrat, author of The Bone Angel Series"I thoroughly enjoyed Jill Marsh's presentation of a hot and flustered Beatrice Stubbs amidst Italian pots, pans and flans, who at the flick of a whisk, manages to regain her cool and resolve a tricky Neapolitan intrigue and murder." - Janys Hyde, owner at Creative Retreats, Italy

British crime fiction where characters become people and place is part of the story.Love is a driving passion.So is hate.December in a small Devonshire village is the perfect time for a Yuletide fête, a wedding or a murder.Now retired, Beatrice Stubbs is busy with wedding preparations. Not for herself - co-habiting with Matthew is as far as she's prepared to commit - but Adrian and Will are getting married. She's Chief Bridesmaid and the theme is Narnia.When a local celebrity dies in suspicious circumstances, Matthew encourages Beatrice to do a little private investigating. Her enquiries turn up more than predicted and she discovers her nearest and dearest are capable of deceit.A snowstorm hits the village and Beatrice chases a lead, throwing everyone's plans into disarray and threatening lives. Ancient forests conceal a complex web of connections and loyalties, false reputations and poison.Each book works as a stand-alone novel.If you enjoy PD James, LJ Ross and Agatha Christie, you'll love Snow Angel. "A classic village murder mystery, packed with comforts and crimes at Christmas with rural traditions at its heart" - Debbie Young, author of The Sophie Sayers Mysteries.

Truth is a wild beast.Approach with patience and zeal, else it eludes you.Beatrice has developed a delicate nose for lies. It gets the old hound into trouble all the time - with criminals, Scotland Yard politics and even her friends.Battling crime by day and her own demons by night, the question remains: justice or the law?Behind Closed Doors sees Beatrice seconded to Switzerland. Wealthy, powerful men are committing suicide. Or are they? When the same DNA is found at each scene, DI Stubbs suspects someone is dispensing a personal retribution. Beneath the chocolate and charm, Zurich hides many secrets.In Raw Material, Beatrice is divided. Hunting a sex offender on London Underground while trying to investigate illegal activity on a Welsh beach stretches her to her limits. Her partner and neighbour decide to assist. But amateur detectives and professional criminals make a bad mix.Time for a sabbatical in Tread Softly. A gourmet trip to the north of Spain is exactly what DI Stubbs needs. Until she meets an old acquaintance who lures her into an investigation. Beatrice is up to her neck in missing persons, murder, corruption and Rioja. If you enjoy Kate Atkinson, Patricia Highsmith and Sue Grafton, you'll love Boxset One.Please note the paperback boxset is an omnibus edition, i.e. three novels in one big fat fabulous bookThe Beatrice Stubbs Series, recommended by:The Bookseller (Editor's Choice), Guardian Readers' Recommend, Bookmuse Award, Libris Reviews, Judging Covers, Book Reviews Plus and more"If you've never encountered Beatrice, you have the most almighty thrill coming." - The Bagster, Amazon

British crime fiction where characters become people and place is part of the story.Judgement is in the eye of the beholder.Adrian Harvey, London wine merchant, has lost the Christmas spirit. Someone is stalking him, stealing his post and vandalising his shop. When the police question him after an anonymous tip-off, he's more than anxious. He's scared. And who is that nun?Long time neighbour and friend DI Beatrice Stubbs is dispatched to Germany to investigate a series of apparently related art thefts, so Adrian seizes the chance to flee the city. He follows her to Hamburg to do some Christmas shopping and visit his ex. Yet the stalker is still on his heels.While Beatrice is on the trail of a violent gang of mercenary thieves, Adrian runs from danger to the remote island of Sylt. But danger follows and Adrian has run too far.From the icy streets of Hamburg, to the canals of Amsterdam, and the snowswept beaches of Sylt, Beatrice and Adrian discover how a virtue taken to extremes can lead to deadly sin.Each book works as a stand-alone novel.If you enjoy Kathy Reichs, LJ Ross and Henning Mankell, you'll love Human Rites. "Enthralling! The menace of Du Maurier meets the darkness and intrigue of Nordic Noir. Keep the lights on and your wits about you." - Anne Stormont, author of Displacement"Human Rites has got it all: organised crime, Beatrice Stubbs, nuns, Stollen, wine, Adrian and Expressionist art, with the added delights of a German Christmas, gay men's choirs and a farty Husky. She's back and she's brilliant!" - The Crime Addict

British crime fiction where characters become people and place is part of the story."You don't attract trouble. You go looking for it."On a sabbatical from the Metropolitan Police, Beatrice Stubbs is considering her future while touring Northern Spain.In the Basque County, she encounters a distant acquaintance. Beautiful, bloody-minded journalist Ana Herrero is onto a story.Beatrice, scenting adventure, offers her expertise. The two women are sucked into a mystery of missing persons, violent threats, mutilated bodies and industrial-scale fraud. They are out of their depth. With no official authority and unsure who to trust, they find themselves up to their necks in corruption, blackmail and Rioja.Beatrice calls for the cavalry. The boys are back, and this time, it's a matter of taste. But when her instincts prove fallible, Beatrice discovers that justice is a matter of interpretation.Each book works as a stand-alone novel.If you enjoy Martin Walker, DL Sayers and Louise Penny, you'll love Tread Softly. "The novel oozes atmosphere and JJ Marsh captures the sights, sounds and richness of Spain in all its glory. I literally salivated as I read the descriptions of food and wine. JJ Marsh is an extremely talented author and this is a wonderful novel." - Sheila Bugler, author of Hunting Shadows"There are moments of farce and irony, there are scenes of friendship, tenderness and total exasperation - and underlying it all a story of corruption, brutality, manipulation and oppression with all the elements you'd expect to find in a good thriller, including a truly chilling villain." - Lorna Fergusson, FictionFire"Read this and you'll be desperate for a seat on a Vitoria balcony with a glass of white Rioja, a plate of pinxtos and the next Beatrice Stubbs to accompany them." - Annemarie Neary, author of Siren