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Million-copy-bestselling author Kate Ellis returns with the new
book in the DI Wesley Peterson crime series. 'A beguiling author
who interweaves past and present' THE TIMES November. With the
tourist season well and truly over in South Devon, Detective
Inspector Wesley Peterson is looking forward to a quieter month in
the CID. But when a man is shot dead on Bonfire Night, he finds he
has a disturbing murder case on his hands. The body of Patrick
North was found in woodland connected to Nesbaraton Hall, a grand
estate dating back to the eighteenth century. North worked for the
Smithson family who now own the estate. The family are away on
holiday, however when an anonymous letter threatening to abduct the
Smithson son is uncovered, Wesley fears North's death might have
been collateral damage in a kidnap plot. Meanwhile, archaeologist
Dr Neil Watson discovers a hidden grotto on land that was once part
of the Nesbaraton estate. Evidence of past rituals and the shocking
discovery of a skeleton raise questions about strange occurrences,
past and present, on the land. Then, just when Wesley's team seem
to be making progress in their investigation, a resident of the
nearby village is killed in a near-identical shooting to North's. A
race is on to find the ruthless killer, before they strike again .
. .
The brand new mystery in the bestselling DI Wesley Peterson crime
series! 'A beguiling author who interweaves past and present' The
Times __________________ On a summer evening, Robert and Greta
Gerdner are shot dead at their home in the Devon countryside. DI
Wesley Peterson suspects the execution-style murders might be
linked to Robert's past police career - until Robert's name is
found on a list of people who've been sent tickets anonymously for
a tour of Darkhole Grange, a former asylum on Dartmoor. Wesley
discovers that other names on the list have also died in mysterious
circumstances and, as he is drawn into the chilling history of the
asylum, he becomes convinced that it holds the key to the case.
When his friend, archaeologist Neil Watson, finds the skeleton of a
woman buried in a sealed chamber dating back to the fifteenth
century at his nearby dig, Wesley wonders whether there might be a
connection between the ancient cell and the tragic events at
Darkhole Grange. With the clock ticking, Wesley must solve the
puzzle, before the next person on the list meets a terrible end . .
. Whether you've read the whole series, or are discovering Kate
Ellis's DI Wesley Peterson novels for the first time, this is the
perfect page-turner if you love reading Ann Cleeves and Elly
Griffiths. PRAISE FOR KATE ELLIS: 'Clever plotting hides a powerful
story of loss, malice and deception' Ann Cleeves 'Haunting'
Independent 'The chilling plot will keep you spooked and thrilled
to the end' Closer 'Unputdownable' Bookseller 'A fine storyteller,
weaving the past and present in a way that makes you want to read
on' Peterborough Evening Telegraph
Million-copy bestselling author Kate Ellis returns with the brand
new book in the DI Wesley Peterson crime series. 'A beguiling
author who interweaves past and present' THE TIMES November. With
the tourist season well and truly over in South Devon, Detective
Inspector Wesley Peterson is looking forward to a quieter month in
the CID. But when a man is shot dead on Bonfire Night, he finds he
has a disturbing murder case on his hands. The body of Patrick
North was found in woodland connected to Nesbaraton Hall, a grand
estate dating back to the eighteenth century. North worked for the
Smithson family who now own the estate. The family are away on
holiday, however when an anonymous letter threatening to abduct the
Smithson son is uncovered, Wesley fears North's death might have
been collateral damage in a kidnap plot. Meanwhile, archaeologist
Dr Neil Watson discovers a hidden grotto on land that was once part
of the Nesbaraton estate. Evidence of past rituals and the shocking
discovery of a skeleton raise questions about strange occurrences,
past and present, on the land. Then, just when Wesley's team seem
to be making progress in their investigation, a resident of the
nearby village is killed in a near-identical shooting to North's. A
race is on to find the ruthless killer, before they strike again .
. . Whether you've read the whole series, or are discovering Kate
Ellis's DI Wesley Peterson novels for the first time, this is the
perfect page-turner if you love reading Ann Cleeves and Elly
Griffiths. Praise for Kate Ellis . . . 'Clever plotting hides a
powerful story of loss, malice and deception' Ann Cleeves
'Haunting' Independent 'The chilling plot will keep you spooked and
thrilled to the end' Closer 'Unputdownable' Bookseller 'A fine
storyteller, weaving the past and present in a way that makes you
want to read on' Peterborough Evening Telegraph
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Murder Squad, a group of award-winning crime and mystery writers,
celebrate their twenty-first birthday with a bang in this
criminally good collection of short stories. A dawn swim turns
deadly in a brand-new short story starring DCI Vera Stanhope . . .
Two bored cell-mates play a game with chilling results . . . A hen
night in an isolated cottage brings new meaning to 'I will survive'
. . . A train traveller teaches a valuable lesson in reading labels
. . . A day at the seaside turns stormy for a woman who doesn't
care for foreigners . . . A wealthy retiree makes a new friend who
connects her to the Other Side . . . and much much more. Short,
sharp and packed with twists, these 21 unputdownable tales showcase
Murder Squad's range and talent throughout the years. So why not
treat yourself to a slice of murderously moreish fiction, and join
us in wishing the squad 'Many Deadly Returns'. With stories by Ann
Cleeves, Martin Edwards, Kate Ellis, Margaret Murphy, Chris Simms
and Cath Staincliffe, as well as John Baker, Chaz Brenchley and
Stuart Pawson.
'A beguiling author who interweaves past and present' The Times
__________________ Serpent's Point in South Devon is the focus of
local legends. The large house on the headland is shrouded in an
ancient tale of evil, and when a woman is found strangled on the
coastal path, DI Wesley Peterson is called to investigate. The
woman had been house-sitting at Serpent's Point and Wesley is
surprised to discover that she was conducting an investigation into
unsolved missing person cases. Could these enquires have led to her
murder? While the case takes Wesley to Yorkshire and the Cotswolds,
archaeologist Neil Watson is making a dramatic discovery of his own
in the fields near the house. When a skeleton is uncovered, the
pressure rises to find a killer, and Wesley and Neil realise that
Serpent's Point holds more secrets than anyone could have imagined.
The second historical thriller in the Albert Lincoln series by
acclaimed crime writer Kate Ellis. A child haunted by the past . .
. A village troubled by secrets . . . It is 1920 and Scotland Yard
detective DI Albert Lincoln is still reeling from the disturbing
events of the previous year. Trapped in a loveless marriage and
tired of his life in London, he's pleased when he's called to a new
case in the North West of England. Before the War, he led the
unsuccessful investigation into the murder of little Jimmy Rudyard
in the village of Mabley Ridge. Now a woman has been murdered there
and another child is missing, the sole witness being a traumatised
boy who lives in a cemetery lodge. Albert's first investigation was
a failure but this time he is determined to find the truth . . .
and the missing child. As Albert delves into the lives of the
village residents he uncovers shocking secrets and obsessions. With
the help of a village schoolmistress with her own secret past,
Albert closes in on Jimmy's killer. Then, as more bodies are
discovered, he realises that his young witness from the cemetery
lodge is in grave danger, from somebody he calls 'the Shadow Man'.
As Albert discovers more about the victims he finds information
that might bring him a step closer to solving a mystery of his own:
the whereabouts of his lost son. Praise for the Albert Lincoln
novels: 'A powerful story of loss, malice and deception' Ann
Cleeves 'Fascinating, with a characteristically clever twist'
Martin Edwards 'This could be an instant classic' L. C. Tyler
'Extraordinarily powerful' Peter Lovesey 'A splendidly macabre
thriller' Andrew Taylor
Murder Squad, a group of award-winning crime and mystery writers,
celebrate their twenty-first birthday with a bang in this
criminally good collection of short stories. A dawn swim turns
deadly in a brand-new short story starring DCI Vera Stanhope . . .
Two bored cell-mates play a game with chilling results . . . A hen
night in an isolated cottage brings new meaning to 'I will survive'
. . . A train traveller teaches a valuable lesson in reading labels
. . . A day at the seaside turns stormy for a woman who doesn't
care for foreigners . . . A wealthy retiree makes a new friend who
connects her to the Other Side . . . and much much more. Short,
sharp and packed with twists, these 21 unputdownable tales showcase
Murder Squad's range and talent throughout the years. So why not
treat yourself to a slice of murderously moreish fiction, and join
us in wishing the squad 'Many Deadly Returns'. With stories by Ann
Cleeves, Martin Edwards, Kate Ellis, Margaret Murphy, Chris Simms
and Cath Staincliffe, as well as John Baker, Chaz Brenchley and
Stuart Pawson.
A truth that some would kill for . . . When a woman is burned to
death in a Devonshire field, it seems like a case of mistaken
identity. Until DI Wesley Peterson learns of a legend involving a
French woman who died there in the same way in the thirteenth
century. When Wesley discovers that records of a previous site
excavation have vanished, and that two archaeologists involved in
the dig died in tragic circumstances, it seems clear that there is
a link between the mysterious legend and the recent murder. But
edging closer to the truth brings unexpected danger to Wesley. The
truth echoes a story of twisted love and obsession from many
centuries ago - a truth some would kill for . . . Why readers love
Kate Ellis: 'A beguiling author who interweaves past and present'
The Times 'Haunting' Independent 'I loved this novel . . . a
powerful story of loss, malice and deception' Ann Cleeves 'The
chilling plot will keep you spooked and thrilled to the end' Closer
'Unputdownable' Bookseller 'It's fast paced with twists and turns
guaranteed to keep you hooked right until the final page' York
Evening Press 'A cracking multi-layered mystery with red-herrings
a-plenty...an outstanding read. Highly recommended!' In Search of
the Classic Mystery Novel
'A beguiling author who interweaves past and present' The Times A
young woman is found strangled hours before her wedding. DI Wesley
Peterson discovers that Kirsten Harbourn was being pursued by an
obsessed stalker and had dark secrets her fiance knew nothing
about. But Kirsten's wasn't the only wedding planned to take place
that day in South Devon. A couple made their wedding vows at
Morbary registry office and a few days later the groom is found
dead in a seaside hotel. As Wesley examines the links between the
cases, the skeleton of a young bride is discovered in a field once
owned by the family of an Elizabethan playwright. Ralph Strong's
play, The Fair Wife of Padua, is soon to be performed for the first
time in four hundred years. Is the bloodthirsty drama a confession
to the historic murder? And can it reveal anything about the recent
killings Wesley must solve? Whether you've read the whole series,
or are discovering Kate Ellis's DI Wesley Peterson novels for the
first time, this is the perfect page-turner if you love reading
Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves. PRAISE FOR KATE ELLIS: 'I loved
this novel . . . a powerful story of loss, malice and deception'
Ann Cleeves 'Haunting' Independent 'Unputdownable'Bookseller 'The
chilling plot will keep you spooked and thrilled to the end' Closer
'A gripping read' Best 'A fine storyteller, weaving the past and
present in a way that makes you want to read on' Peterborough
Evening Telegraph
When Carmel Hennessy begins a new job in North Yorkshire, she finds
the historic city of Eborby gripped by fear. A killer is on the
prowl - a killer who binds and asphyxiates his victims before
leaving their naked bodies in isolated country churchyards. The
press are calling him the Resurrection Man. Tragic events from the
past link Carmel with new-kid-on-the-block DI Joe Plantagenet, who,
with his new boss, DCI Emily Thwaite, faces the unenviable task of
identifying the killer before he claims another victim. The victims
appear to have nothing in common but the manner of their deaths,
but as Joe's investigations lead him to a pub with a sinister
history, he is forced to consider that the case may have occult
connections. Then Carmel becomes aware of a malevolent presence in
her new flat and, when she starts to receive mysterious threats, it
is Joe she turns to first. And that is when Joe is forced to get
into the mind of a cunning - and scarily ruthless - killer.
'A beguiling author who interweaves past and present' The Times DI
Wesley Peterson has never witnessed such a bizarre crime scene. A
man has been brutally murdered by two precise wounds to his neck
and his body drained of blood. It seems that the victim was not a
popular man in the Devon area and Wesley doesn't have a shortage of
suspects. But then two more victims are found killed in an
identical fashion. As if Wesley didn't have enough to investigate,
Wesley's friend, archaeologist Neil Watson, begins to receive
disturbing anonymous letters about macabre events at a medieval
abbey. The gory details bare resemblance to the recent deaths and
Neil fears they are being sent by the killer. Wesley and Neil are
forced to face shocking revelations as they come face to face with
a murderer scarred by past sins. Whether you've read the whole
series, or are discovering Kate Ellis's DI Wesley Peterson novels
for the first time, this is the perfect page-turner if you love
reading Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves. PRAISE FOR KATE ELLIS: 'I
loved this novel . . . a powerful story of loss, malice and
deception' Ann Cleeves 'Haunting' Independent
'Unputdownable'Bookseller 'The chilling plot will keep you spooked
and thrilled to the end' Closer 'A gripping read' Best 'A fine
storyteller, weaving the past and present in a way that makes you
want to read on' Peterborough Evening Telegraph
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When Dr James Dalcott is shot dead in his cottage it looks very
much like an execution. And as DI Wesley Peterson begins piecing
together the victim's life, he finds that the well-liked country
doctor has been harbouring strange and dramatic family secrets.
Meanwhile, archaeologist Neil Watson has discovered a number of
skeletons in nearby Tailors Court that bear marks of dissection and
might be linked to tales of body snatching by a rogue physician in
the sixteenth century. But when Neil finds the bones of a child
buried with a 1930s coin, the investigation takes a sinister turn.
Who were the children evacuated to Tailors Court during World War
II? And where are they now? When a link is established between the
wartime evacuees and Dr Dalcott's death, Wesley is faced with his
most challenging case yet.
'A beguiling author who interweaves past and present' The Times
__________________ On a summer evening, Robert and Greta Gerdner
are shot dead at their home in the Devon countryside. DI Wesley
Peterson suspects the execution-style murders might be linked to
Robert's past police career - until Robert's name is found on a
list of people who've been sent tickets anonymously for a tour of
Darkhole Grange, a former asylum on Dartmoor. Wesley discovers that
other names on the list have also died in mysterious circumstances
and, as he is drawn into the chilling history of the asylum, he
becomes convinced that it holds the key to the case. When his
friend, archaeologist Neil Watson, finds the skeleton of a woman
buried in a sealed chamber dating back to the fifteenth century at
his nearby dig, Wesley wonders whether there might be a connection
between the ancient cell and the tragic events at Darkhole Grange.
With the clock ticking, Wesley must solve the puzzle, before the
next person on the list meets a terrible end . . . Whether you've
read the whole series, or are discovering Kate Ellis's DI Wesley
Peterson novels for the first time, this is the perfect page-turner
if you love reading Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths. Praise for Kate
Ellis . . . 'Clever plotting hides a powerful story of loss, malice
and deception' Ann Cleeves 'Haunting' Independent 'The chilling
plot will keep you spooked and thrilled to the end' Closer
'Unputdownable' Bookseller 'A fine storyteller, weaving the past
and present in a way that makes you want to read on' Peterborough
Evening Telegraph
The unmissable new mystery in the bestselling DI Wesley Peterson
crime series 'A beguiling author who interweaves past and present'
The Times __________________ Serpent's Point in South Devon is the
focus of local legends. The large house on the headland is shrouded
in an ancient tale of evil, and when a woman is found strangled on
the coastal path DI Wesley Peterson is called in to investigate.
The woman had been house-sitting at Serpent's Point and Wesley is
surprised to discover that she was conducting an investigation into
unsolved missing persons cases. Could these enquires have led to
her murder? While the case takes Wesley to Yorkshire and the
Cotswolds, archaeologist Neil Watson is making a dramatic discovery
of his own in the fields near the house. When a skeleton is
uncovered, the pressure rises to find a killer, and Wesley and Neil
realise that Serpent's Point holds more secrets than anyone could
have imagined. Whether you've read the whole series, or are
discovering Kate Ellis's DI Wesley Peterson novels for the first
time, this is the perfect page-turner if you love reading Ann
Cleeves and Elly Griffiths. Praise for Kate Ellis . . . 'Clever
plotting hides a powerful story of loss, malice and deception' Ann
Cleeves 'Haunting' Independent 'The chilling plot will keep you
spooked and thrilled to the end' Closer 'Unputdownable' Bookseller
'A fine storyteller, weaving the past and present in a way that
makes you want to read on' Peterborough Evening Telegraph
'A powerful story of loss, malice and deception' Ann Cleeves When
archaeologist Neil Watson finds the body of an American veteran of
the D-Day landings in the ruins of an old chapel, he turns to his
old friend DS Wesley Peterson for help. Both men are researching an
invading force: Wesley, a group of American veterans on a
sentimental journey to their wartime base; and Neil, a group of
Spaniards killed by outraged locals as they limped from the
wreckage of the Armada. Four hundred years apart, two strangers in
a strange land have died violently. Could the same motives of
hatred, jealousy and revenge be at work? Wesley is running out of
time to find out . . . The second gripping installment in the DI
Wesley Peterson series by awad-winning crime writer Kate Ellis.
Whether you've read the whole series, or are discovering the Wesley
Peterson novels for the first time, this is the perfect mystery if
you love reading Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves. Why readers love
Kate Ellis: 'I hardly put this novel down from the moment I picked
it up. Oh yes, and as with all great crime novels, I would never
have guessed 'whodunnit'!' Reader review, 5 stars 'A beguiling
author who interweaves past and present' The Times 'Kate Ellis and
Wesley Peterson have done it again. Strong characters, strong
plotting, no detail escapes Kate Ellis' Reader Review, 5 stars
'Haunting' Independent 'Enjoyed the first in the series but through
this was even better!' Reader Review, 5 stars 'The chilling plot
will keep you spooked and thrilled to the end' Closer
'Unputdownable' Bookseller 'It's fast paced with twists and turns
guaranteed to keep you hooked right until the final page' York
Evening Press 'A cracking multi-layered mystery with red-herrings
a-plenty...an outstanding read. Highly recommended!' In Search of
the Classic Mystery Novel
On a grey October morning, the strangled body of a teenager is
found in the North Yorkshire city of Eborby, a mutilated doll lying
by her side. Singmass Close, where the girl is found, has a
famously sinister past. Reputedly haunted by the ghosts of
children, it was the hunting ground of the Doll Strangler, a
ruthless killer of the 1950s who was never brought to justice. With
the recent disappearance of another young female and an escaped
convict at large, this horrific murder stretches Detective
Inspector Joe Plantagenet's team to the limit. Is a copycat killer
on the loose, or could the Doll Strangler really be back? As the
bodies start mounting up and Joe's questioning brings him closer to
the real strangler, he comes to suspect a shockingly creepy
connection between all three cases . . . Praise for Kate Ellis . .
. 'A beguiling author' The Times 'Clever plotting hides a powerful
story of loss, malice and deception' Ann Cleeves 'Haunting'
Independent 'The chilling plot will keep you spooked and thrilled
to the end' Closer 'Unputdownable' Bookseller 'A fine storyteller'
Peterborough Evening Telegraph
When Darren Hatman reports his daughter missing, DI Wesley Peterson
isn't too concerned. Leanne Hatman is an aspiring model, keen to
abandon her native Devon for the bright lights of London. However,
Darren's claim that a photographer has been stalking Leanne soon
changes Wesley's opinion. Leanne works at Eyecliffe Castle, once
home to the wealthy D'Arles family and now converted into a luxury
hotel. When Darren himself is found brutally murdered in the castle
grounds, the police fear is that Leanne has met a similar fate.
But, if so, where is her body? Meanwhile, Wesley's friend,
archaeologist Neil Watson, recently returned from a thrilling
Sicilian excavation, makes a disturbing discovery near Eyecliffe
Castle and surprises Wesley with the news that, while in Sicily, he
met Leanne's alleged stalker. With Eyecliffe Castle becoming the
scene of another violent death, Wesley suspects a connection
between the recent crimes, the disappearance of two girls back in
the 1950s and a mysterious Sicilian ruin called the House of Eyes,
a place feared by superstitious locals. As he works to solve one of
his most challenging cases yet, Wesley must face alarming
revelations, rooted in centuries of fear and evil . . . as well as
dealing with a nightmare of his own.
A skeleton discovered. A murder to be solved . . . On a stormy
night in December, a tree is blown down on an isolated Devon farm.
When the fallen tree is dragged away, a rucksack is found caught
amongst the roots - and next to it is a human skeleton. The
discovery of the body and the rucksack revives memories for DI
Wesley Peterson. A young hitchhiker who went missing twelve years
ago was last seen carrying a similar backpack. Suddenly a
half-forgotten cold case has turned into a murder investigation.
Meanwhile, in the nearby village of Petherham, a man is found dead
in suspicious circumstances whilst staying at a local guesthouse.
Wesley's friend, archaeologist Neil Watson, is studying Petherham's
ancient mill and uncovering the village's sinister history. Could
the string of mysterious deaths in Petherham over a hundred years
ago be connected to the recent killings? As Wesley digs deeper into
the case, it seems that the dark whisperings of a Burial Circle in
the village might not be merely legend after all . . . Whether
you've read the whole series, or are discovering Kate Ellis's DI
Wesley Peterson novels for the first time, this is the perfect,
gripping mystery if you love reading Elly Griffiths and Ann
Cleeves. PRAISE FOR KATE ELLIS: 'A beguiling author who interweaves
past and present' The Times 'I loved this novel' Ann Cleeves
'Haunting' Independent 'Unputdownable' Bookseller 'The chilling
plot will keep you spooked and thrilled to the end' Closer 'A fine
storyteller, weaving the past and present in a way that makes you
want to read on' Peterborough Evening Telegraph
When a skeleton is discovered on a Devon smallholding, DS Wesley
Peterson, a keen amateur archaeologist, is intrigued by the
possibility that it is a Viking corpse, buried in keeping with
ancient traditions. But he has a rather more urgent crime to solve-
the disappearance of a Danish tourist. Wesley finds disturbing
evidence that the attractive Dane has been abducted. His boss Gerry
Heffernan believes that Ingeborg's disappearance is linked to a
spate of brutal robberies and that she witnessed something she
shouldn't have. But is her disappearance linked to far older
events? For it seems that this may not have been Ingeborg's first
visit to this far from quiet West Country backwater...Kate Ellis's
wonderfully addictive series of West Country set crime novels
feature Wesley Peterson, one of Devon's first black detectives.
When a teenage girl is strangled and left for dead on a lonely
country lane, by an attacker she describes has having the head of a
dog, the police are baffled. But when the body of another young
woman is found mutilated and wrapped in a white linen sheet, DI
Wesley Peterson suspects that the killer is performing an ancient
ritual linked to Anubis, the jackal-headed Egyptian god of death
and mummification. Meanwhile, archaeologist Neil Watson has been
called to Varley Castle to catalogue the collection of Edwardian
amateur Egyptologist, Sir Frederick Varley. However, as his
research progresses, Neil discovers that Wesley's strange murder
case bears sinister similarities to four murders that took place
near Varley Castle in 1903 - murders said to have been committed by
Sir Frederick's son. As the Jackal Man's identity remains a
frustrating enigma, it seems that the killer has yet another victim
in mind. A victim close to Wesley Peterson himself ...
The Gothic novel emerged out of the romantic mist alongside a new
conception of the home as a separate sphere for women. Looking at
novels from Horace Walpole's Castle of Otranto to Mary Shelley's
Frankenstein, Kate Ferguson Ellis investigates the relationship
between these two phenomena of middle-class culture -- the
idealization of the home and the popularity of the Gothic -- and
explores how both male and female authors used the Gothic novel to
challenge the false claim of home as a safe, protected place.
Linking terror -- the most important ingredient of the Gothic novel
-- to acts of transgression, Ellis shows how houses in Gothic
fiction imprison those inside them, while those locked outside
wander the earth plotting their return and their revenge.
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