The Woman in the Painting by Jane Adams- crime
Rob has been painting a woman he briefly met years ago for as long as he
can remember. Anna featured little in his life but very much in his head and
he is now well known for the Anna paintings. His agent and a TV show
decide it’s time he re-met Anna and set up the meeting. A few days later
Anna is found dead and Rob literally has blood on his hands but he found
her dead. What secrets was Anna keeping and when everyone thinks he
is the killer how is he going to prove them wrong? DI Marris and team
are on the case but it's not quite as straightforward as once thought as
Rob’s agent has a thing or two up his sleeve. I enjoyed this- it's an easy
straightforward read with the odd twist to keep the action moving. I
liked that Rob although the chief suspect wasn't the usual “type”
( if there is one?) and was rather eccentric in some ways- for example
having three identical jackets as he hated shopping (I can relate).
Marris comes across as almost an avuncular figure, someone you
would trust and want on your side. A wonderful highly enjoyable
read with a smile along the way.
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The Woman in the Painting is a standalone novel, but is not one to be missed! Fans of Netflix's stalker sensation You will devour this darkly addictive tale of love turned to obsession, and the fatal fallout. This novel would also be perfect for fans of Laura Lippman, C.D. Major, Celeste Ng, Lianne Moriarty, Lisa Jewel, Patricia MacDonald and Caroline Kepnes.
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THE WOMAN IN THE PAINTING
 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Grippingly edgy.’ Sunday Times
Fans of Netflix’s stalker sensation You will devour this darkly addictive tale of love turned to obsession, and the fatal fallout.
Originally published as A Kiss Goodbye.
What secrets hide behind her smile?
For as long as painter Rob Carr lives, he will never stop dreaming of Anna.
Her face on his canvas.
Her kiss on his lips.
Her blood on his hands.
All of London knows her as his ice-cool muse. But that’s only half the story . . .
He’s loved her forever. But she is the one person he can never have. Especially not now. Because Anna is dead.
Beautiful, breathtaking, dead.
He’s seen her for himself. Sprawled across her living-room floor, a crimson gash in her chest.
And there’s not a soul in London who believes he didn’t kill her.
What wasn’t she telling him that night?
Everything Rob is he owes to Anna. Is she also about to be his ruin?
Perfect for fans of Laura Lippman, C.D. Major, Celeste Ng, Lianne Moriarty, Lisa Jewel, Patricia MacDonald and Caroline Kepnes.
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PRAISE FOR JANE ADAMS:
‘A major talent in the making . . . amply fulfils her promise with assurance and style.’ Val McDermid, bestselling author of Still Life
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The single word to describe Adams’ writing is atmospheric . . . she creates interesting, fully dimensional characters.’ L.J.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! An easy read with a great plot and characters I could hardly put down. I can’t recommend this enough.’ Lisa
⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Surprising and memorable. When Jane Adams writes of crimes from the past, you turn on the lights!’ Sophia
ALSO BY JANE ADAMS
MERROW & CLARKE
Book 1: SAFE
DETECTIVE MIKE CROFT SERIES
Book 1: THE GREENWAY
Book 2: THE SECRETS
Book 3: THEIR FINAL MOMENTS
Book 4: THE LIAR
DETECTIVE RAY FLOWERS SERIES
Book 1: THE APOTHECARY’S DAUGHTER
Book 2: THE UNWILLING SON
Book 3: THE DROWNING MEN
Book 4: THE SISTER’S TWIN
DETECTIVE ROZLYN PRIEST
Book 1: BURY ME DEEP
STANDALONES
THE OTHER WOMAN
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