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She has always said if she was running, it's because she was being chased. That's never been more true.  It's Autumn, bookstore owner Harvey Beckett's favorite time of year, and she's most excited about two things - her bookshop's float in the annual Harvest Parade and pumpkin everything. But when her best friend Mart finds the body of her running coach and high school gym teacher behind the bleachers one fall morning, Harvey becomes enthralled in a mystery that uncovers their quaint town's darkest secrets. When Harvey's curiosity gets the best of her, she and her pup Mayhem find that maybe there are just some secrets better left undiscovered.

The things Harvey Beckett doesn't know about her neighbors could get her killed. In the perfect days of early May, bookshop owner Harvey Beckett is looking forward to evenings of walking Mayhem, reading before bed, and maybe even enjoying a snuggle with her favorite mechanic. But a meandering dog walk pushes pause on those plans when she and Mayhem stumble upon the body of the much-detested local bank manager. Harvey and her friends discover that there's a lot going on behind the scenes in quiet St. Marin's, a lot that people are hiding. Can Harvey help, or will her helping only end up creating more trouble for everyone around her?

Mother-daughter bonding time shouldn't involve running from a big tractor. When Harvey Beckett stumbles upon the body of the community's most reviled dairy farmer, she, her friends, and her parents are launched into an investigation that reveals a family secret that wasn't really that secret after all. Soon, Harvey's curiosity lands her and her mother in a heap of danger that may mark the end of her sleuthingCan Harvey help find the murderer and protect the victim's family before the murderer finds her?

Change is hard in a small Southern town, especially when it brings a side of murder. All Harvey Beckett wants to do is help the residents of St. Marin's find the perfect book for that moment, snuggle with her hound dog Mayhem, and be ignored by her cat Aslan. But when the small, waterside town's newest resident discovers the body of the community's persnickety reporter in her bookshop storeroom just before her grand opening, Harvey can't help trying to solve the crime, even when it might cost her business and her life. The more questions Harvey asks, the more secrets she uncovers. Will Harvey and her friends be able to solve the murder of the town reporter without her becoming a victim herself?This book addresses racism in both the plot and the writing style.

A wallflower and a rake join together to solve a mystery in this charming grumpy/sunshine historical rom-com-the first book in a new series from the bestselling author of A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem!

From the Mersey to the Tyne, join us as we showcase twelve crime writers who have staked out the North of England for their criminal endeavours. From corrupt lawmen to desperate academics and police procedurals to cosy capers, this anthology shows that there is no shortage of talent and no lack of imagination in the northern wilds.

The fourth novel in the No.1 bestselling Canon Clement series

A chilling confession, a string of murders, and a race against time. Lawrence Harpham and Violet Smith uncover a chilling connection between a suicide, a murdered bookseller, and the unsolved case of Fanny Nunn. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they discover a dark secret that hits close to home for Lawrence. With a trail of unnatural deaths and a killer on the loose, the duo must race against time to stop the murderer before more lives are lost. A tantalizing blend of witchcraft and suspense that will keep readers guessing until the very end. __________________________________________________ Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries: ★★★★★ This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved. ★★★★★ A book full of mystery and intrigue. ★★★★★ ...gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events. ★★★★★ ...clever and entertaining... ★★★★★ Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story. ★★★★★ Another wonderfully crafted story in the Lawrence Harpham series. ★★★★★ Couldn't wait to read this mystery.

A miser's death. The Ripper's shadow. The hunt begins. When a miserly recluse meets a lonely end, Harpham uncovers clues that lead him to the unsolved mystery surrounding Edmund Gurney's death years earlier. Meanwhile, Violet grapples with a series of strange disturbances at a Suffolk rectory, where whispers of witchcraft and ancient curses abound. With time running out and the body count rising, Harpham and Violet must navigate a labyrinth of secrets and deception to unmask the killer before more lives are lost. A masterful blend of historical intrigue and witchcraft, this atmospheric thriller will captivate fans of Karen Charlton and Anne Perry. __________________________________________________ Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries: ★★★★★ This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved. ★★★★★ A book full of mystery and intrigue. ★★★★★ ...gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events. ★★★★★ ...clever and entertaining... ★★★★★ Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story. ★★★★★ Another wonderfully crafted story in the Lawrence Harpham series. ★★★★★ Couldn't wait to read this mystery.

A sinister mystery that threatens to resurrect the dark history of the Suffolk witch trials. Private Detective Lawrence Harpham grapples with his own demons while unraveling a chilling case with echoes of Suffolk's dark history. As unexplained deaths stir whispers of witchcraft, Harpham must confront the sins of the past to prevent more innocent lives from being lost. Jacqueline Beard's captivating debut in the Lawrence Harpham Murder Mystery series, "The Fressingfield Witch," weaves a sinister tale of secrets and betrayal that will keep readers enthralled until the very last page. A haunting mystery that blurs the lines between reality and superstition. ________________________________________________________________ Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries: ★★★★★ This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved. ★★★★★ A book full of mystery and intrigue. ★★★★★ ...gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events. ★★★★★ ...clever and entertaining... ★★★★★ Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story. ★★★★★ Another wonderfully crafted story in the Lawrence Harpham series. ★★★★★ Couldn't wait to read this mystery.

The searing new destination thriller with a cat-and-mouse twist. Perfect for fans of Andrea Bartz and Lucy Clarke.

In the shadowy streets of Edwardian London, a killer leaves a trail of bodies, and only one man can stop him. Retired detectives Lawrence and Violet Harpham return to the city for a relaxing holiday, but their peace is shattered when Lawrence begins investigating the murder of Emily Dimmock. As he uncovers more suspicious deaths, an old enemy resurfaces, threatening everything he holds dear. With Violet distracted by her art lessons with Walter Sickert, Lawrence must confront the killer alone. Jacqueline Beard's eighth installment in the Lawrence Harpham Murder Mystery series weaves a tale of historical intrigue and witchcraft, set against the backdrop of true crimes. Fans of Andrea Penrose, Emily Organ, and Irina Shapiro will be captivated by this intricately plotted mystery. __________________________________________________ Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries: ★★★★★ This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved. ★★★★★ A book full of mystery and intrigue. ★★★★★ ...gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events. ★★★★★ ...clever and entertaining... ★★★★★ Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story. ★★★★★ Another wonderfully crafted story in the Lawrence Harpham series. ★★★★★ Couldn't wait to read this mystery.

Lawrence and Violet navigate deception and danger to unravel a chilling legend. While searching for their missing friend Aurora, Lawrence and Violet become entangled with a nefarious medium and a perplexing case of a doctor's suspicious demise. As the couple unearths a bone-chilling legend leading to a quaint Suffolk village, they must outwit cunning adversaries and risk everything to unravel the mystery behind Aurora's disappearance. With secrets and lies at every turn, Lawrence and Violet inch closer to a truth that threatens to shatter their world forever. __________________________________________________ Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries: ★★★★★ This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved. ★★★★★ A book full of mystery and intrigue. ★★★★★ ...gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events. ★★★★★ ...clever and entertaining... ★★★★★ Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story. ★★★★★ Another wonderfully crafted story in the Lawrence Harpham series. ★★★★★ Couldn't wait to read this mystery.

Two crimes, one ticking clock. Suffolk, 1903. William Gardiner stands trial for the brutal stabbing of Rose Harsent, and concerned parties turn to Lawrence Harpham for help in a last-ditch attempt to uncover the truth. As Lawrence delves into the investigation, he finds himself stalked by a mysterious figure, confounding his efforts to bring the murderer to justice. Meanwhile, Violet takes on a puzzling poisoning case from the past, determined to unravel the secrets surrounding a bad-tempered housemaid. Was she a cold-hearted killer or merely a convenient suspect? With time running out and the added distraction of a mysterious stranger at Netherwood, Lawrence and Violet must navigate a treacherous web of deceit and misdirection to solve both cases before it's too late. Perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths, Irina Shapiro, and Emily Organ, The Maleficent Maid is a gripping historical mystery with elements of witchcraft that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the shocking conclusion. _______________________________________________________ Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries: ★★★★★ This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved. ★★★★★ A book full of mystery and intrigue. ★★★★★ ...gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events. ★★★★★ ...clever and entertaining... ★★★★★ Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story.

Secrets, murder, and a moving gravestone: a chilling mystery that will shatter lives. A string of vanishings in West Ham turns deadly. Estranged from his partner Violet, Lawrence joins forces with an oddball reporter to track down the ruthless killer. Meanwhile, Violet's peaceful life in Norfolk is disrupted by a gravestone's sinister movement and a mysterious stalker. As shocking revelations about Lawrence's past emerge, the couple must confront their demons and reunite to uncover the truth. Based on real events, The Moving Stone is a gripping historical mystery that weaves together witchcraft and suspense, testing the limits of Lawrence and Violet's resolve as they race against time to stop a killer and confront the horrors that threaten to consume them. A haunting mystery that blurs the lines between reality and superstition. __________________________________________________ Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries: ★★★★★ This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved. ★★★★★ A book full of mystery and intrigue. ★★★★★ ...gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events. ★★★★★ ...clever and entertaining... ★★★★★ Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story. ★★★★★ Another wonderfully crafted story in the Lawrence Harpham series. ★★★★★ Couldn't wait to read this mystery.

A child vanishes, a cold case resurfaces: two detectives on a perilous hunt. Lawrence and Violet find themselves entangled in two perplexing cases: a missing child in Battersea and a decades-old Suffolk poisoning. As they navigate the investigations with few suspects and rising personal tensions, Violet must resort to unconventional methods to uncover the truth. Lawrence's encounter with a ruthless serial killer may provide crucial insights, but at what cost? With Lawrence's life hanging in the balance, the two mysteries converge, testing their relationship and resolve. Set against a backdrop of historical England and witchcraft, this suspenseful tale will keep readers guessing until the end. __________________________________________________ Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries: ★★★★★ This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved. ★★★★★ A book full of mystery and intrigue. ★★★★★ ...gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events. ★★★★★ ...clever and entertaining... ★★★★★ Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story.