Books in the Detective Natalie Ward series

One hot summer's afternoon, five-year-old Ava Sawyer went to a party. She never came home... Gripping, fast-paced and nail-bitingly tense, THE BIRTHDAY will keep you flying through the pages long into the night.

'I tried to talk to you today but you snubbed me and walked away. It wasn't wise to give me the brush-off, Gemma. I can be a truly good friend but I also make the perfect enemy.'Sasha's eighteen-year-old daughter Gemma was all she had in the world. Sasha fell pregnant with Gemma when she was still at school, and the two are as close as sisters. So when Gemma's burned and broken body is found, Sasha's world ends. What kind of person would want her beautiful daughter dead?Leading the case is Detective Natalie Ward, scarred by her own recent tragedy. When she finds a note in Gemma's diary from 'a secret admirer', she moves quickly, determined to un-mask them. But interviews with Gemma's devastated ex-boyfriend, and her charismatic teacher, who has been seen embracing his student far away from the classroom, don't give Natalie the answers she'd hoped for…And then the case takes a devastating, personal twist. CCTV footage reveals Natalie's estranged husband David followed Gemma home every evening the week before she died.Natalie is forced to put personal feelings aside and follow procedure, even though she can't believe David could be guilty. But when Gemma's housemate is found murdered, Natalie thinks the killer could still be at large. Is she right to trust her instincts about David and can she discover the truth before another precious life is taken?Grippingly fast and nail-bitingly tense, The Secret Admirer will have you flying through the pages long into the night. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and Karin Slaughter. Readers are totally gripped by The Secret Admirer:'This is a true nail biter. Had me constantly reading to find out what was going to happen. I was hooked from the first page. It only took me a few hours to finish this. I couldn't put it down.' Goodreads Reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'This is easily a 5 star read for me and I eagerly await the 7th in the series. Keep writing Carol. My reading addiction and love of your books needs constant refuelling!' Goodreads Reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'This was a fabulous, fast paced crime thriller, just as I would expect from this author. It's captivating and emotional with plenty of secrets, lies and mistrust mixed with heart-breaking and tender moments. It will keep your eyes glued to the page for fear of missing the smallest detail and you will keep turning the pages until you find out who the killer is!… Fab, fab, fab!!' Stardust Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿'There are lots of twists and turns and shocks you don't expect. You are really kept guessing the whole way through the book…This book left me the same way books 1-4 did, very satisfied having read an incredible crime novel and being engrossed with a fantastic detective team.' Pink and Dizzy, ¿¿¿¿¿

One by one the girls disappeared…When the frail body of a teenage girl is discovered strangled in a parking lot, shards of ice form in Detective Natalie Ward's veins. As Natalie looks at the freckles scattered on her cheeks and the pale pink lips tinged with blue, she remembers that this innocent girl is somebody's daughter…The girl is identified as missing teenager Amelia Saunders, who has run away from home and her controlling father. Natalie's heart sinks further when it becomes clear that Amelia has been working on the streets, manipulated by her violent new boyfriend Tommy.A day later, another vulnerable girl is found strangled on a park bench. Like Amelia, Katie Bray was a runaway with connections to Tommy, and Natalie is determined to find him and track down the monster attacking these scared and lonely girls.But when a wealthy young woman is found murdered the next morning, the word 'guilty' scrawled on her forehead, Natalie realises that the case is more complex than she first thought. Determined to establish a connection between her three victims, Natalie wastes no time in chasing down the evidence, tracing everyone who crossed their paths. Then, a key suspect's body turns up in the canal, a mole in Natalie's department leaks vital information and everything seems to be against her. Can Natalie stop this clever and manipulative killer before they strike again?An unputdownable crime thriller from an Amazon bestselling author that will have you sleeping with the light on. This gripping rollercoaster ride is perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and Rachel Caine. Prepare to be totally hooked!What readers are saying about Somebody's Daughter:'Carol Wyer is one of my favourite authors so I was very excited to read this. I was not disappointed it was a stonkingly good read! It had a really twisty plot that kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat the whole way through. I love the characters in this series and it felt good to catch up with their lives. And relationships. The story was fast paced with many OMG and wow moments that kept my interest. Loved this book it was great and totally deserves five stars.' Bonnie's Book Talk, ¿¿¿¿¿'This is my favourite in the Natalie Ward Series, a real masterpiece. A fascinating and cleverly woven plot that had me turning the pages so fast. I can't believe we are at the 7th book already. I love how I feel like a team member and want to help out! The author really knows how to hook you in.' StefLoz Book Blog, ¿¿¿¿¿'Just when you think this series can't possibly get any better Carol Wyer proves us wrong again. Somebody's Daughter is the 7th instalment in The Natalie Ward series and while her personal life has become more settled the crimes she and her team have to deal with have not. Another cracking read with a great who done it that left me guessing til the end. As at the end of every book by Carol I look forward to her next one.' Goodreads Reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Jane's daughter is a good girl. What is she hiding?When thirteen-year-old Savannah Hopkins doesn't come straight home from school, as she always does, her mother Jane immediately raises the alarm.Leading the investigation is Detective Natalie Ward whose daughter Leigh is the same age as Savannah. Soon Natalie's worst fears are confirmed when the teenager's broken body is found in nearby shrubland.Evidence points towards a local recluse, but just as the net is closing around him, one of Savannah's friends, Harriet, is reported missing.As Natalie delves into the lives of both girls, she soon discovers a sinister video on their phones, daring the girls to disappear from their families for 48 hours.But Natalie isn't quick enough for this killer, and she is devastated to find Harriet's body on a fly tip a day later. Caught up in the case, she takes her eye off her own daughter and when Leigh goes missing after school she knows she must be in terrible danger. The clock is ticking for Natalie. Can she catch this killer before her little girl becomes the next victim?This gripping rollercoaster of a read will have you up in the small hours turning the pages. Fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Caine and Robert Dugoni will love The Dare. Readers are going crazy for The Dare:'Just wow! This book was absolutely amazing I loved it. I was hanging on to every word, it was thrilling straight out of the gate and kept going with the punches right to the end. It had me totally captivated. Carol Wyer sure knows how to write a story that sucks you in and makes you feel like you are there living it. It's tense, emotional and deeply disturbing in places. And boy that ending! …I'm giving it a very well deserved 5 stars.' Bonnie's Book Talk, 5 stars'I'm buzzing from this book. I LOVED it. I don't think I have been this gripped by a book, ever.…Totally terrifying, this addictive read will keep you gasping, guessing and on the edge of your seat throughout …You won't be disappointed!'Booked Up Girl, 5 stars'Wow wow wow! I just read this book in 3 hours. It's gritty, gripping and fast paced! Natalie Ward is a phenomenal character and I could read her books forever! I think I need to go lie down in a dark room for a bit, that was traumatic but bloody brilliant!' Tishylou's World, 5 stars'OMG OMG OMG! Fantastic these just keep on getting better and better. Fabulous sorry kept me guessing …Can't wait for the next one' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'BOOM!!!! Carol Wyer does it again! I can't even express how much I love the Detective Natalie Ward series… OMG!... I simply can't get enough of this series. Carol Wyer can't write fast enough for me!'It's All About The Thrill, 5 stars

Roxy had a secret. Now she's gone. When fourteen-year-old Roxy says she's going for a sleepover at her best friend Ellie's house, Cathy sees no reason to check her daughter's story. The two families are neighbours, and the girls are in and out of each other's homes every day. It is a decision she will regret. A day later, Roxy is found murdered in exclusive Linnet Lane, miles across town, in a house owned by two brothers with no apparent connection to Roxy. Detective Natalie Ward, called to lead the investigation, is determined to get to the bottom of why Roxy was in the basement of this grand Victorian mansion when she should have been eating chocolate in her pyjamas with her best friend.As Natalie begins to look closely at Roxy's stepfather and three brothers, she discovers that Roxy had recently been admitted to hospital with suspicious injuries. Her mother Cathy seems very jumpy and Ellie refuses to talk. Who are the people that knew Roxy best in the world protecting? Then Roxy's mother Cathy disappears. When Cathy's body is discovered close to where her daughter was found, Natalie is forced to face the grim fact that the killer is just getting started. She is troubled by the reaction of Roxy's brother Seth to the tragedies and when his alibi falls through she brings him in for questioning, certain she is making headway.But while Seth is in custody, one of Roxy's school friends is found murdered and Natalie knows she must cast her net wider. Things take a more sinister turn when Ellie vanishes, her mobile phone switched off. What is Ellie hiding about the night Roxy died that could put her in terrible danger? And can Natalie work it out before another innocent life is taken?Gripping, fast-paced and nail-bitingly tense, this book will keep you flying through the pages long into the night. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and Karin Slaughter.Readers are going crazy for The Sleepover:'Kept me hooked from the first page till the last and I loved it… As for the ending, well I'm speechless!' Goodreads Reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Absorbing, riveting and twisty… had me in its grip from the first page… impossible to put down… impossible to figure out who the killer was… keeps you guessing right until the sensational conclusion' Emma's Biblio Treasures ¿¿¿¿¿'Absolutely cracking… fuelled by secrets, tragedy and misdirection, and featuring a bloody strong and determined detective team that I love to read about. I cannot wait to see what comes next.' Jen Med's Book Reviews ¿¿¿¿¿'Reading this book was like savoring a seven-layer cake. Every turn in this book had a different flavor. This series keeps on getting better and better. Waiting for the next book will definitely not be easy.' Robin Loves Reading, ¿¿¿¿¿'Another whopper of a read from Carol Wyer… gripping… a must read.' Booking Good Read ¿¿¿¿¿

Their parents thought they were hiding…One beautiful summer's evening, thirteen-year-old twins Ivy and Erin Westmore snuggle down in a tent in their back garden, giggling and sharing secrets.When their mother goes to wake the girls the next morning, their tent is empty.The alarm is raised and Detective Natalie Ward is put onto the case. When the twins' bodies are discovered on nearby marshland, covered with deep pink petals, an icy shiver travels down Natalie's spine. Everything about the girls' deaths reminds her of a horrifying case she worked on earlier in her career, which saw a killer of the worst kind placed behind bars.The next day, that feeling is heightened when she receives a chilling note saying 'I'm back'. Is this killer a copycat or did Natalie put the wrong person in prison all those years ago? In a small town, where no stranger goes unnoticed, what is Natalie missing?Consumed by the case, determined to prevent more deaths, Natalie misses the fact that it is her attention the killer wants. And to get it, he has his sights set firmly on her precious daughter Leigh…Gripping, fast-paced and nail-bitingly tense, this book will keep you flying through the pages long into the night. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and Karin Slaughter.Readers are going crazy for The Blossom Twins:'Wow, I just didn't want to put this down. I've heard of having the rug pulled out from under you but I felt more like I'd had a house dropped on me with this storyline.' Goodreads Reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'This book will reel you in, chew you up and spit you out a completely broken and emotionally spent mess. Author Carol Wyer threw all of herself and her emotion into writing this book and it shows. You have been warned… You will be left reeling by the final reveal.' Jen Med's Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow! Just wow! This book has floored me …The huge twist in this book had me weeping and left me shaken to the core. Bravo, Carol!!' TishyLou's World, ¿¿¿¿¿'Another winner in this magnificent series!!... A brilliant read and one that I just flew through till I reached the shocking ending and that was a real stunner that made me gasp!! As always Carol Wyer writes one hell of a clever and absorbing story leaving me desperately needing the next in this gripping series and no hesitation in giving it a 5 star rating and well recommended.' Goodreads Reviewer,¿¿¿¿¿'Don't be fooled by the sweet title because the Blossom Twins has to be Carol Wyer's most chilling book to date… The story races along at an incredible pace as we join Natalie as she tries to solve the crime and my heart was pounding out of my chest in some parts. The unexpected devastation hit me like a punch to the stomach and shakes Natalie to the core. I felt totally bereft at the end.' Sincerely Book Angels, ¿¿¿¿¿