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'BRILLIANT... I loved it very much. Faith never disappoints.'
NetGalley reviewer, 'There is so much to love about A Fatal End...
Another nail-biting mystery awaits.' The Lancashire Post Oxford,
1963 In a backstreet club, people dance the night away to their
favourite band. But behind the scenes there is trouble afoot. An
argument is brewing between bandmembers, two possessive girlfriends
have plans for their partners, the club manager is creaming off
profits - and a tragic accident leaves the lead singer dead. But
was it an accident at all? Coroner Clement Ryder is suspicious, and
WPC Trudy Loveday knows there's only one thing for it. She's going
undercover, deep into the seedy underbelly of Oxford nightlife.
Meanwhile Clement's own secret is becoming increasingly difficult
to keep hidden, and discovering the singer's murderer might not be
the only shock in store for Trudy... An unputdownable murder
mystery perfect for fans of Betty Rowlands, LJ Ross and Val
McDermid! Readers LOVE A Fatal End! 'Excellent dramatic
storyline!... I was kept guessing until the very end. An excellent
read.' NetGalley reviewer, 'Another great read... A fab murder
mystery.' NetGalley reviewer, 'I absolutely love this series, and
this book may be my favorite... A fast paced, engaging mystery.'
NetGalley reviewer, 'Highly recommended... Ms Martin's best
series.' NetGalley reviewer, 'Another fabulous Ryder and Loveday
book from the always brilliant Faith Martin... Great characters and
superb plotting.' NetGalley reviewer, The Ryder and Loveday Series
Book 1: A FATAL OBSESSION Book 2: A FATAL MISTAKE Book 3: A FATAL
FLAW Book 4: A FATAL SECRET Book 5: A FATAL TRUTH Book 6: A FATAL
AFFAIR Book 7: A FATAL NIGHT Book 8: A FATAL END
'A light-hearted twisty thriller... Reminiscent of an Agatha
Christie novel, with a great cast of characters. A real
page-turner!' NetGalley reviewer, New Year's Eve, 1962 As a
snowstorm rages outside, Oxford high society gathers to ring in the
new year at the city's most exclusive party. This is a soiree no
one will forget... not least because a guest is found dead in his
car the next morning. It seems the young man tragically froze to
death overnight after crashing into a snowdrift - but when WPC
Trudy Loveday and coroner Clement Ryder are called in to
investigate, they discover a tangled web of secrets that plainly
points to murder. With everyone telling different stories about
that fateful night, only one thing is clear: several people had
reason to want the victim dead. And if Trudy and Clement don't find
the cracks in each lie, the killer will get away with the perfect
crime... Perfect for fans of Betty Rowlands, LJ Ross and Agatha
Christie, this mystery will keep you hooked until you've solved the
case! Readers LOVE A Fatal Night! 'I just love this series... Faith
Martin is the modern day Agatha Christie, deftly drawing her
characters with a couple of lines... A delight as always.'
NetGalley reviewer, 'Well written with likeable and credible
protagonists... A perfect addition to this excellent series and
perhaps the best to date.' NetGalley reviewer, 'I thoroughly
enjoyed reading it... Loved the interaction between the two
unlikely main characters who complemented each other so very well
as they tried to solve the crime.' NetGalley reviewer, '[This] "who
done it" is a bit of nostalgia... A great read.' NetGalley
reviewer, 'I've enjoyed most of Faith Martin's books but this Fatal
series is my clear favourite.' NetGalley reviewer, The Ryder and
Loveday Series Book 1: A FATAL OBSESSION Book 2: A FATAL MISTAKE
Book 3: A FATAL FLAW Book 4: A FATAL SECRET Book 5: A FATAL TRUTH
Book 6: A FATAL AFFAIR Book 7: A FATAL NIGHT Book 8: A FATAL END
'Absolutely loved it... The characters were some of the best I've
read in a long time.' Angela Marsons, no. 1 bestselling author of
the Kim Stone series Oxford, 1960. Police constable Trudy Loveday
is about to face her first murder case... It's five years since
twenty-one-year-old Gisela Fleet-Wright died. But when her former
boyfriend is found brutally beaten to death the day after a
mysterious note threatened his life, the case is reopened - and, to
WPC Trudy Loveday's delight, she's sent to investigate alongside
coroner Clement Ryder. At first it's just a ploy by her senior
officer, a man who has never liked Trudy, to keep the only WPC in
the station out of his way. But as Trudy and Clement begin to dig,
their suspicions about Gisela's death grow - and the dark secrets
of two families are slowly revealed. Through a trail of threatening
notes and carefully arranged crime scenes, Trudy and Clement begin
to delve into the mind of a killer - and discover just how twisted
Gisela's death really was... 'A brilliant book! The pairing of
Ryder and Loveday is a stroke of genius.' Clare Chase, author of
the Eve Mallow and Tara Thorpe mysteries 'A thrilling whodunit,
packed with Martin's trademark labyrinthine plotting, stunning
twists and turns.' The Lancashire Post
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Murder by Candlelight
Faith Martin
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One suspicious death.Two amateur sleuths. And an utterly impossible
crime… The Cotswolds, 1924. At the Old Forge in the quiet village
of Maybury-in-the-Marsh a cry of anguish rings out: lady of the
house Amy Phelps has been discovered dead. But with all the windows
and doors to her room locked from inside, how – and by whom –
was she killed? Arbuthnot ‘Arbie’ Swift finds himself in the
unlikely position of detective. The celebrated author of The
Gentleman’s Guide to Ghost-Hunting is staying at the Old Forge to
investigate a suspected spectre, but now the more pressing matter
of Amy’s murder falls to him too. With old friend Val, he soon
uncovers a sorry tale of altered wills, secret love affairs and
tragic losses – and plenty of motives for murder. When events
take another sinister turn, Arbie must find the killer, fast.
And to do so will mean cracking a most perfectly plotted crime…
Perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club, The Appeal and The
Marlow Murder Club, don’t miss this stunning new series from the
multi-million bestselling author! Readers LOVE Murder by
Candlelight! ‘I absolutely loved this… The story grabbed me
from the beginning and I devoured it.’ NetGalley reviewer
âââââ ‘A beautifully constructed puzzle… I so hope
this will be the start of a series.’ NetGalley reviewer
âââââ ‘Very entertaining… Full of red herrings, plot
twists and turns. I thought I knew who was the killer but I was
wrong.’ NetGalley reviewer âââââ ‘What an utterly
delightful and clever mystery… I highly recommend this book.’
NetGalley reviewer âââââ ‘Terrifically good, and just
great fun!… All of the clues are provided, but so are a number of
very good red herrings… I can’t wait to see more of Arbie and
Val.’ NetGalley reviewer âââââ ‘WOW. I loved this
book.’ NetGalley reviewer âââââ ‘Absolutely perfect!
This is the book I have been craving since I last read the Thursday
Murder Club series!’ NetGalley reviewer âââââ
Meet DI HILLARY GREENE, a policewoman struggling to save her career
and catch criminals. Wayne Sutton is found dead by a stream in a
beautiful meadow. His head has been bashed in and a red paper heart
left on his body. The handsome young artist had a reputation as a
ladies' man. DI Hillary Greene discovers that many wealthy married
women were buying his paintings and taking 'private' art lesson
from him. It appears that several of them might have wanted him
dead. Hillary also has a new detective sergeant, Gemma Fordham.
Seemingly efficient and pleasant, she harbours a secret agenda. Can
Hillary get to the bottom of a complex case involving jealousy,
love, and cold-blooded murder?
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A Fatal Mistake (Paperback)
Faith Martin
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A brand new Ryder & Loveday mystery from global bestseller
Faith Martin Summer 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 Series Book 1: A FATAL OBSESSION Book 2: A FATAL
MISTAKE Book 3: A FATAL FLAW Book 4: A FATAL SECRET Book 5: A FATAL
TRUTH Book 6: A FATAL AFFAIR Book 7: A FATAL NIGHT Book 8: A FATAL
END Readers 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.'
Meet DI HILLARY GREENE, a policewoman struggling to save her career
and catch criminals. Mattie Jones is found brutally stabbed to
death in her palatial home. Hillary Greene is called in to
investigate the murder of this wealthy woman. Who wanted her dead
and why? Hillary discovers that Mattie's snobby attitude had made
her many enemies. Mattie was also going through a messy divorce and
had a secret lover. Meanwhile, in a terrifying turn of events,
police officers are being gunned down outside their stations. A
sniper is on the loose. Who will come under attack next? Can
Hillary cope with the enemies within, a complex case, and the whole
force under attack?
'Great characters, great plot and a totally dazzling finish...
Wonderful.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars Oxford, 1961 A 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 stars The Ryder and Loveday Series Book 1: A
FATAL OBSESSION Book 2: A FATAL MISTAKE Book 3: A FATAL FLAW Book
4: A FATAL SECRET Book 5: A FATAL TRUTH Book 6: A FATAL AFFAIR Book
7: A FATAL NIGHT Book 8: A FATAL END
15-year-old Billy Davies is found dead in his father's shed. A pair
of gardening shears thrust brutally into his chest. DI Hillary
Greene tries to get to the bottom of this baffling crime. How had
Billy come into contact with such a vicious killer? Who wanted him
dead and why? The investigation reveals that the teenager was not
such an innocent young man. Meanwhile, Hillary's career seems to
have stalled. She's been passed over for promotion, and her
reliable constable Tommy Lynch is to be transferred out. But
Hillary won't let distractions get in the way of solving crimes. To
catch this killer, Hillary will need to dig deep into the dark
secrets of a small community. Set at prestigous, ancient Oxford
University, drawing on the author's local knowledge of the
university's history and the area, and expert research into police
procedure. At the heart of the series is Hillary Greene, a
hard-working detective who lives on a houseboat, has a reputation
for getting the job done right. Her DCI, Philip 'Mellow' Mallow,
has her back, even as she battles an ongoing internal
investigation.
'An explosive read... Characters, dialogue and plot were superb.'
NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars As 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... 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 stars The Ryder and Loveday
Series Book 1: A FATAL OBSESSION Book 2: A FATAL MISTAKE Book 3: A
FATAL FLAW Book 4: A FATAL SECRET Book 5: A FATAL TRUTH Book 6: A
FATAL AFFAIR Book 7: A FATAL NIGHT Book 8: A FATAL END
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's
another 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. She doesn't think the prime suspect is as guilty as
everyone thinks. Just as she's about to make a breakthrough,
everything is turned upside down by a fatal development in another
case she is working on . . . Can Hillary find the murderer and
survive a brush with one of Oxford's most dangerous criminals at
the same time?
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Murder at Home (Paperback)
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Meet DI HILLARY GREENE, a policewoman struggling to save her career
and catch criminals. Flo Jenkins is found murdered in her armchair,
a paperknife sticking out of her chest. The old woman was well
liked and nothing seems to have been stolen from her home. And it
was common knowledge that she only had weeks to live. Why kill a
dying woman? This is going to be one of the toughest cases yet for
Hillary to solve. Hillary also has to deal with a new colleague who
has a terrible temper and a rocky past. With no forensics, no
leads, and only a drug-addict nephew as a suspect, will this be
Hillary's first failure to solve a murder case?
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A Fatal Flaw (Paperback)
Faith Martin
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The brand new Ryder & Loveday novel from global bestseller
Faith Martin! 1960, Oxford As the city of Oxford prepares itself
for the inaugural Miss Oxford Honey Beauty Pageant at The Old Swan
Theatre, excitement is in the air. Then, tragedy strikes the
competition when one of the leading contestants is found dead.
Initially, the authorities assume her death was suicide. But after
a malicious series of pranks and blackmail attempts are reported,
WPC Loveday and Coroner Clement Ryder are called upon to solve the
case. In an atmosphere of fierce competition, the list of suspects
is endless. Could what have started as harmless fun become a deadly
race to win the prize? With time running out, the duo need to spot
the killer before tragedy strikes again... A gripping murder
mystery, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and M.C. Beaton. The
Ryder and Loveday Series Book 1: A FATAL OBSESSION Book 2: A FATAL
MISTAKE Book 3: A FATAL FLAW Book 4: A FATAL SECRET Book 5: A FATAL
TRUTH Book 6: A FATAL AFFAIR Book 7: A FATAL NIGHT Book 8: A FATAL
END Readers love the Ryder & Loveday series: 'Insanely
brilliant' 'I absolutely loved this book' 'Faith Martin, you've
triumphed again. Brilliant!' 'If you haven't yet read Miss Martin
you have a treat in store'
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