Thursday 30 September 2021

 

Fire and Fury for the Tobacco Girls by Lizzie Lane-historical fiction (WW1) 


We are back in Bristol during the first world war. Three girls met working for a

tobacco company and are now doing their bit to help the war effort. Women

are now being asked and allowed to drive ambulances during the raids  and

Maisie and Bridget volunteer and some new girls at the factory volunteer as

first raiders. The third of the group,Phyllis, is away with the WAAF- she

recently lost a baby and believes her unsuitable husband is missing in action,

possibly dead. This is the third book in the series and although would stand

alone is better read as part of the series (bk 1-The Tobacco girls, bk 2-Dark

days for the Tobacco girls). In wartime everyone wants to do their part and

some are doing it for themselves. Eddie has been a thorn in many people's

sides for a long time but he is powerful and has muscle on his side. When

Maisie finds out that he has been blackmarketing jewelry from people hit

in the raids her blood boils and she is determined that he won't get away

with it. Thing is she needs to find evidence rather than just annoy Eddie

as she currently is doing otherwise it could be her who sees his temper.

I enjoy this series, it's a good story line and informative along the way.

Some of the simple things we take for granted let's take food for example-

are described of how they were rationed and what replaced short items

and the foods of the day.Things many now would turn their noses up at,

but at the time food was food and in short supply- you were glad of what

you could get and none of the fussiness of present times. Of how ordinary

people not only worked jobs but worked nights and weekends in order to

help others and of a community spirit that kept them going during what

must have been a terrifying time. A highly enjoyable informative read.

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Fire and Fury for the Tobacco Girls As war rages, everyone has to do their bit... Bristol 1941 As the clouds of war grow bleaker both at home and abroad, the Tobacco Girls are determined to do their bit for King and Country. To that end Maisie Miles and Bridget Milligan become voluntary ambulance drivers. As well as coping with the frequent air raids, Maisie is kept on her toes with three new junior employees one of whom is particularly testing. Bridget’s heart becomes torn between family loyalty and American tobacco tycoon Lyndon O’Neill III, the man she loves. Meanwhile Phyllis Harvey has joined the WAAF, opting to serve overseas whilst trying to escape her past. Her letters home are upbeat and her friends are initially envious of descriptions of sunshine and blue sea. The truth she hides is that life on the island of Malta is fraught with extreme food shortages, daily air raids and the fear that tomorrow might never come. The future appears far less certain as the reality of war bites into The Tobacco Girls’ lives.

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Author Bio – Lizzie Lane is the author of over 50 books, a number of which have been bestsellers. She was born and bred in Bristol where many of her family worked in the cigarette and cigar factories. This has inspired her new saga series for Boldwood The Tobacco Girls.


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Tuesday 28 September 2021

 



MURDER NOW AND THEN by Faith Martin- Crime

Hillary is back-yay! Around ten years ago a man was murdered and the case was not

resolved. Hillary and her CRT are reopening the case (although murder is never

closed until solved officially). The victim appeared to be a law abiding quiet chap

who was finishing his degree and looking for work. He had a girlfriend who was

rather odd by several accounts and sadly he had reported one of his tutors for

inappropriate behaviour however neither of these appeared to be the killer.

Only six months ago another DI was sent to a couple of murder scenes where

the victims appeared to have been tasered before being hit with an unknown

blunt instrument. Meanwhile in CRT Hillary wonders if new chap Gareth, who

is ex-military, has more than his own life to worry about. Something is rather

amis with calls he is getting and his behaviour. Could there be more going

on in the background?

 I love this series- a good strong female protagonist, a sense of humour and

determination and tenacity to see justice done. I smile every time I see

“ Puff the tragic wagon”. An excellent, very well thought out plot which had

me guessing right to the very end. another wonderful entertaining read

from Faith and I very much look forward to the next one.

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MURDER NOW AND THEN (Hillary Greene book 19) by Faith Martin ONE OF THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE DETECTIVES RETURNS. A BRAND-NEW MYSTERY FROM THE TWO MILLION-SELLING AUTHOR. Former Detective Hillary Greene and her cold case team are taking a fresh look at the unsolved murder of Michael Beck, found bludgeoned over the head and dead in a river near his home in 2012. Just twenty-two at the time, he’d recently finished a history degree and had his whole life ahead of him. Everyone said he was a pleasant sort of lad with a passion for the past, quietly living with his parents until he could afford a place of his own. But it quickly turned out that there were at least two people who might have wanted him dead. The first, his recently-jilted girlfriend Mia de Salle, hadn’t taken the break-up well. The second, his former tutor Dr Timothy Durning, had been accused of sexual harassment by Michael. But the original team could find no forensic evidence linking either of their prime suspects to the crime, nor witnesses placing them in the area when Michael was killed. Hillary, however, is determined to find fresh leads. But while she and her team get to work, in the city of Oxford two men from the city’s criminal underbelly have been viciously murdered in the last six months. Are the recent murders and her own cold case linked? More than a decade later, has the same killer struck again? And if so, what’s the connection between the mild-mannered young man and the underworld criminals. It’s up to Hillary to stop a killer getting away with murder — both now and then. Perfect for fans of Betty Rowlands, Agatha Christie, LJ Ross, TE Kinsey, J.R. Ellis, Helen Cox, M.C. Beaton, or Clare Chase. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE BESTSELLING SERIES: “So glad Hillary is back - absolutely loved the other books in the series and really enjoyed this one too.” Nerys “Would give more than 5 stars if I could.” Barbara “The plotting is perfect, as always, with plenty of twists and red herrings.” Amanda “Once I started reading her newest cold case, I was once again hooked.” Renee “I love Faith Martin and enjoy every book that I read from her, and this book definitely ranks high on my list.” Robin THE DETECTIVE DI Hillary Greene: An attractive, single woman just over fifty, Hillary Greene was a police officer of many years’ experience (earning the rank of DI) and came up through the ranks. Consequently, she knew how the system worked, and was always fiercely loyal to the force without being blinkered to its faults. Forced to retire early through no fault of her own, she has now returned to the force as a civilian consultant on cold cases. DI HILLARY GREENE SERIES Book 1: MURDER ON THE OXFORD CANAL Book 2: MURDER AT THE UNIVERSITY Book 3: MURDER OF THE BRIDE Book 4: MURDER IN THE VILLAGE Book 5: MURDER IN THE FAMILY Book 6: MURDER AT HOME Book 7: MURDER IN THE MEADOW Book 8: MURDER IN THE MANSION Book 9: MURDER IN THE GARDEN Book 10: MURDER BY FIRE Book 11: MURDER AT WORK Book 12: MURDER NEVER RETIRES Book 13: MURDER OF A LOVER Book 14: MURDER NEVER MISSES Book 15: MURDER AT MIDNIGHT Book 16: MURDER IN MIND Book 17: HILLARY’S FINAL CASE Book 18: HILLARY’S BACK! Book 19: MURDER NOW AND THEN


FAITH MARTIN OVER 2 MILLION BOOKS SOLD AND 400 MILLION PAGES READ ON KINDLE UNLIMITED!

Faith Martin was born in Oxford, and has spent all her life within twenty miles of the university city, even working at Somerville College for six years before turning to writing full-time.  Faith has been writing for nearly 30 years under four different pen names and has had nearly 50 books published so far. She began writing romantic thrillers as Maxine Barry, which Joffe Books are in the process of re-releasing as brand new eBooks. Then she turned to crime, and as Joyce Cato wrote classic-style whodunits, since she’s always admired the golden-age crime novelists.  But it was when she created her fictional DI Hillary Greene, and began writing under the name of Faith Martin, that she finally began to become more widely known.  Her latest literary characters WPC Trudy Loveday, and city coroner, Dr Clement Ryder, take readers back to the 1960’s and the city of Oxford. Having lived within a few miles of the city of dreaming spires for all her life, both the city and the countryside/wildlife often feature in her novels. Although she has never lived on a narrow boat (unlike DI Hillary Greene!) the Oxford canal, the river Cherwell, and the flora and fauna of a farming landscape have always played a big part in her life – and often sneak their way onto the pages of her books. Her hobbies include walking her now ageing dog, wildlife-watching, reading and (reluctantly) gardening.   BOOKS BY FAITH MARTIN DI HILLARY GREENE SERIES: MURDER ON THE OXFORD CANAL MURDER AT THE UNIVERSITY MURDER OF THE BRIDE MURDER IN THE VILLAGE MURDER IN THE FAMILY MURDER AT HOME MURDER IN THE MEADOW MURDER IN THE MANSION MURDER IN THE GARDEN MURDER BY FIRE MURDER AT WORK MURDER NEVER RETIRES MURDER OF A LOVER MURDER NEVER MISSES MURDER AT MIDNIGHT MURDER IN MIND HILLARY’S FINAL CASE HILLARY’S BACK! HILLARY GREENE BOX SET, BOOKS 1-3 BOX SET HILLARY GREENE BOX SET, BOOKS 1-5 BOX SET JENNY STARLING MYSTERY SERIES: THE BIRTHDAY MYSTERY THE WINTER MYSTERY THE RIVERBOAT MYSTERY THE CASTLE MYSTERY THE OXFORD MYSTERY THE TEATIME MYSTERY THE COUNTRY INN MYSTERY THE JENNY STARLING MYSTERIES BOOKS 1-4 BOX SET MONICA NOBLE DETECTIVE SERIES: THE VICARAGE MURDER THE FLOWER SHOW MURDER THE MANOR HOUSE MURDER THE COMPLETE MONICA NOBLE MURDER MYSTERIES BOX SET STANDALONE NOVELS: THE LAVENDER LADY BOOKS BY MAXINE BARRY THE LYING GAME AN OXFORD REVENGE AN OXFORD SCANDAL AN OXFORD ENEMY AN OXFORD SECRET AN OXFORD FRAUD AN OXFORD TRIAL AN OXFORD INHERITANCE AN OXFORD SUSPECT IMPOSTERS IN PARADISE HEART OF FIRE HIDDEN RAINBOWS CARIBBEAN FLAME ISLAND DAZE AN OXFORD MYSTERY & ROMANTIC SUSPENSE FIVE-BOOK BOX SET FOLLOW FAITH ON FACEBOOK TWITTER GOODREADS


Monday 27 September 2021

 



Freecycling for Beginners by Misha M Herwin-Women’s fiction          

Freecycle- a site where goods and sometimes services are repurposed. A chair

too good to be thrown away, a dress needing to be altered, a good deed needing

to be done. A story of people coming together through reusing things and

finding help and friendship along the way. Of paying it forward and giving a

helping hand, sometimes a kind word is all that's needed. We live in such a

disposable society that sometimes we perhaps should stop and think and

proffer help where we can, however small the gesture may be , it may make

all the difference in the world to someone. Of being kind and being

thoughtful and selfless and caring. That realising that there is just more than

ourselves in this world. A little kindness and a smile goes a long way. Pay it

forward,  you never know when you may need to be the recipient rather

than the giver.  An interesting, entertaining read with a message


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Freecycling for Beginners The time has come for Jane to sell the family home. Downsizing to a flat means that everything must go, but her late husband’s favourite chair is far too precious for the tip. Meanwhile, Robyn, balancing her precarious career as a portrait artist with raising an autistic son, is searching for a chair with panache that will allow her sitters to pose in comfort. Elsewhere in the city, Tracey is clearing out her wardrobe at the same moment that divorced and cash-strapped Debbie is frantically seeking a prom dress for her daughter. None of these women have ever met until Freecycle brings them together and their lives are about to be changed in ways they could never have imagined.
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Author Bio РMisha M Herwin is a Staffordshire based writer. When not writing she runs workshops for adults and children, including youth groups at the New Vic Theatre, and events such as the 6x6 Story Caf̩ for Stoke Libraries. She spends what spare time she has with family and friends, reading, working in her garden and baking. Scones are a speciality. Social Media Links Рhttps://www.facebook.com/misha.herwin @MishaHerwin Https://mishaherwin.wordpress.com/







Friday 24 September 2021

 


Her Final Victim- N.J Moss -psychological thriller

Jamie is at a nightclub and sees a woman he takes a fancy to. After not touching

the drink he bought for her, she takes a call and makes her excuses to leave.

Jamie, rather intrigued, follows her to the point of finding her front door

unlocked when she has gone through it a few minutes beforehand. When he

then explores the house, he finds rather more than he ever expected. Millie

has had her sights on Jamie and knows his secret, however she has more

than a few of her own. She expertly pops up in front of Jamie and his wife

Hazel when he least expects it- at his bosses dinner partly. Just who is

hunting and plotting against who?

This is a difficult and dark read in some early parts ( and perhaps *trigger

warning* for some ) as Millicent had rather a depraved upbringing as part

of a cult type group where “no one belongs to anyone but did” and

“where nothing was wrong or right it just was”. Occasional chapters take

us back to Millie's upbringing and the very strange and dark ways of the

cult group. Other chapters are from Millie, Jamie’s and Hazel’s perspectives. 

A macabre tale of deceit and how easily some can be influenced by others

and the need to be popular. Of how “like” does not have to be included in

every sentence ( thank you!),of cults and conditioning . A tale of characters

from deceitful and despicable to naive and trending-a wonderful

second book from NJ Moss that through all the darkness comes into….

. I won’t spoil anything- you’ll need to read it to find out! A cleverly thought

out- very well plotted read with twists and turns along the way. Captivating,

despicable- but a real page turner.



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Wednesday 22 September 2021

 



The Man Who Died Twice- Richard Osman cozy crime


The Thursday murder club are here again in a wonderful new book. Elizabeth

has received a letter from an old friend- however she remembers collecting

his body and taking it to the morgue as part of her job many,many moons

ago. Ibrahim whilst out is mugged for his phone and badly injured- the

group are determined that the culprits will not get away with it or just a

rap on the knuckles. Then there is the small matter of £20 million pounds

worth of diamonds. Elizabeth has contacts because where she used to

work was rather hush hush, say no more. Bogdan can get hold of anything

as again he has contacts. When Elizabeth meets Douglas again there

is more at stake than friendship. Can the group get back the diamonds

without too many people getting killed in the process and give the

mugger what he deserves?

This is a wonderful read- it’s crazy, it’s fun, brilliant  and well researched.

The little things such as how old people talk across each other with completely

different conversations yet some know exactly what's going on. “ Have you

ever dealt with the Mafia?” “ I tried to cancel Sky sports once- that's the closest

I've got”  Of past careers and talents not lost but not quite as honed as they

were and that walking frames make you look fatter as the legs are so thin! You

get the gist- it's a cozy crime with lots of smiles and very well written.

A highly entertaining read I’d love to see as a film

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Monday 20 September 2021

 



What She Did-Carla Kovach- psychological thriller

Marissa lives in a flat and works as a financial adviser.  She still has nightmares

about what happened to her as a child. Alternate chapters take us back to

when she lived with her aunt and uncle just after her mother had died, both

who abused her. In the present,  she longs to live in the cottage where she

lived with her mother but sadly she cant afford it and has to put up with an

obstreperous neighbour who is noisy at all hours and goes out of his way

to make her life uncomfortable. One day she wakes up with scratches on

her arms and a bauble in her hand that she remembers from the past.

When she sees that there has been a stabbing at the cottage, she

wonders what she could have done in her sleep whilst sleepwalking.

It can't have been her can it? She meets a friend via the residents

association and through Glen finds some comfort. Her other friend

Jasmine is being very cagey about Ben- someone Marissa is

working with but Jasmine is warning her off him. When Marissa

seea the two of them having a row could there be more going on

and is it Ben who is sending Marissa strange notes and possibly

stalking her?

Oooh! This is one of those reads where you feel pleasantly

uncomfortable for the main protagonist. Did she or didn’t she? I

had a feeling that there was more going on but not quite what-

to me a sign of this being very cleverly written with a real skill of

deception - in a fiction writing way! A gripping, enticing novel brilliantly written. Highly enjoyed. 

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Sunday 19 September 2021

 



THE SUPPER CLUB (book 3 in the Smart Woman's Mystery Series) by Victoria Dowd-crime


Ursula Smart and her mother Pandora have a tendency for murder to follow them

around without them really doing anything other than being in the wrong place at

the wrong time- or is that the right time perhaps? This time they are invited to a

safari supper which involves going around different houses from the castle they

are staying in (Black Towers- note the “s” not the wine!) and there they meet

some rather eccentric characters. Ursula quickly finds that there are several

who together make the case of Cluedo. Those of a certain age will find several

puns and references to things from the post which I couldn't help smiling at.

This is  a wonderful cozy crime series and each one works alone. Victoria is a

criminal barrister turned crime writer and most certainly has a  sense of

not only how to plot a good story but also a wonderful sense of humour!

Larger than life characters,a plot with twists and turns and lots of smiles

along the way.

A fun read with a plot to make you think whilst smiling!

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THE SUPPER CLUB (Smart Woman’s Mystery Series #3)

The phones are out.
The roads have flooded.
There’s no way in or out.
And the murders have begun.

Ursula Smart and her mother, Pandora, are invited to a supper safari at Greystone Castle, with their ever-adventurous book club.

Their hosts are Lord and Lady Black, who bought their titles and have taken up residence in the castle at the edge of a picturesque Dartmoor village.

But the quaint, idyllic façade soon fades as festering resentments begin to surface. Ursula and Pandora sense all is not well at Greystone. And when the Midnight Gun fires, their suspicions are proved right.

Death is all around them in this ancient castle — in the priest hole, the murder hole, on the ducking stool.

The Smart women race to solve a seemingly impossible murder, even as the body count rises.

Who will be next?

A DARK, COMEDY WITH AN IMPOSSIBLE LOCKED-ROOM MURDER MYSTERY AT THE CENTRE.

Victoria Dowd’s brilliant whodunnit is perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Robert Thorogood, Agatha Christie, Anthony Horowitz, Faith Martin and Sophie Hannah.

ABOUT VICTORIA DOWD
Victoria Dowd is a criminal barrister-turned-crime writer. She lives with her husband and two children, splitting her time between London and Devon, where she indulges her passion for all things Agatha Christie. Her first book won the People’s Book Prize 2021.

PRAISE FOR VICTORIA DOWD:

“Ursula Smart is on waspish good form in this sequel to The Smart Woman’s Guide To Murder. Victoria Dowd juxtaposes compelling insights into psychological trauma with hilarious reflections on toxic relationships — all nicely wrapped in a satisfying mystery. Highly entertaining!” Margaret Murphy, bestselling author of Before He Kills Again

“I love Victoria Dowd’s style of writing, she is descriptive, funny and shows some acerbic wit. It makes the book enjoyable and a joy to read and the chapters flow by.” Zoe H.

“What a cozy murder mystery this book is. I didn't realise that this is the second book in the series but it does read well as a standalone.” Louise W.

“What is better than a traditional whodunnit? This takes the classic premise of a group of people forced together only to find murder and mystery abounding and adds a strong character base. The relationships and interactions are fascinating and could probably stand alone without the mystery element, which is also a great read. Agatha Christie would be proud to see her legacy here!” Louise G.

“If you like chilling and eerie descriptions with loads of goosebumps, do pick up this book.” Brenda C.

“A witty, clever and darkly delicious take on the country house murder genre. I relished the twists and turns that came at me faster than an Alpine switchback and the characters who are at times all too horribly familiar. Hugely enjoyable.” Amanda Lees, author of Selling Out

“This book was exactly what I needed! A breath of fresh air. A modern day cozy mystery where a group of despicable characters with deadly humor and sarcasm!” Helga H.

“A fun and quirky take on the classic whodunit mystery!” Lyndie D.

“I didn’t know what to expect from this novel but I adored it, and devoured it in a few hours . . . It bounces along and is thoroughly enjoyable, lots of wickedly astute moments from the most unsuspecting of characters. Please can I have more?” Aine T.

“What a fabulous whodunnit, that kept me gripped from the start . . . Spooky setting, creepy cast and twisty turny storylines make this book the perfect read.” Emma M.

“I was worried at first that it might be a bit too slow but after the first chapter, you are instantly thrown into the drama and this book is definitely full of it. I have different thoughts of who the killer was the whole way through, but I did not come close to working it out. I love the way the story was written.” Rebecca H.

ALSO BY VICTORIA DOWD
SMART WOMAN'S MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: THE SMART WOMAN'S GUIDE TO MURDER
Book 2: BODY ON THE ISLAND
Book 3: THE SUPPER CLUB MURDERS


VICTORIA DOWD
After graduating from Cambridge, Victoria was a criminal law barrister on the London circuit for many years, where many of her cases were much stranger than fiction.
Victoria is now an award winning writer, having won the Go Gothic Short Story Award for 2019. She has had short fiction published in places such as Aesthetica: A Review of Contemporary Artists and was chosen as the runner up in The New Writer’s writer of the year award. Her work was Highly Commended by The Writers’ Forum and long-listed for The Willesden Herald International Short Story Competition. She has had short stories published in the BTS Literary and Arts Annual, Dream Catcher arts journal and Gold Dust Literary Magazine.
Victoria lives with her husband and two children. She writes full time, splitting her time between London and Devon, where she can indulge her passion for all things Agatha Christie.



BOOKS BY VICTORIA DOWD
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Saturday 18 September 2021

 



SECONDS TO DIE (Detective Claudia Nunn #2)  by Rebecca Bradley- crime-

Detective Inspector Claudia Nunn is running a new team- Complex crimes. One

as the name suggests to sort out the more unusual ones.  Not long ago her team

caught a serial killer that was thought to also have killed her step mother due

to the similar MO and details that were not released- something the killer

denies. She receives a picture anonymously in the post and thinks little of it

until a crime is reported that is the exact same scene- down to every detail.

When more pictures arrive Claudia and her team, which includes her Sergeant

Father Dom, do their best to try and find out more before the next person is

killed. Dom has his own issues aside from work which he doesn't want to

involve Claudia with. Can the team save potential victims before it’s too late?

This is the second in the series and works well alone ( I hadn’t read the first)

as enough back detail is given to put things straight without detracting from

the story line. I quickly took to Claudia and her tenacious determination in a

rather chilling crime. There is another thread running through which I won’t

spoil other than to say it's personal for Claudia and an interesting one. I very

much look forward to the next in the series.

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SECONDS TO DIE (Detective Claudia Nunn #2) A DARK, TWISTY AND UTTERLY COMPULSIVE PAGE-TURNER. He’d do an installation that would get people talking. Something no one had ever done before. Something real. DI Claudia Nunn has never seen anything as beautiful — or as horrifying. The sketch sent directly to her at work depicts a man, naked on a bed. His arms are bound, his face contorted in agony, a huge blade stuck deep in his back. Gory? Certainly. Something to worry about? Not likely. That is until Claudia is called to a crime scene that’s the exact replica of the drawing she received. Two weeks later another drawing arrives. And another crime scene is revealed. Can Claudia catch the killer before he strikes again? Perfect for fans of Helen H. Durrant, Rachel Abbott, Biba Pearce, Angela Marsons and L.J. Ross. READERS CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF REBECCA BRADLEY: “An original take on the classic police procedural, I found it pacy, dark and compelling, and was hooked from the first page to the last.” Jane Isaac, bestselling author of The Truth Will Out “Tense, gripping and intriguing, with several twists that caught me completely by surprise.” Emma Haughton, author of The Dark “Tense, tightly written and I couldn’t put it down until I was done. A definite 5 stars.” Angela Marsons, author of Twisted Lies “Honestly one of the most gripping — and thoroughly disturbing — things I’ve read in a while. It’s like watching a mind slowly unravel. Highly recommended.” Cass Green, author of The Killer Inside “Terrifyingly authentic.” A Chapter in my Life “Slick, absolutely fascinating.” Damppebbles “Compelling, dark and absolutely a page-turner.” Crime Book Junkie “A clever and emotional read from an author who deserves to be more well known.” Steph’s Book Blog “Rebecca Bradley has the knack of drawing you into a book and then you find it hard to put down.” Graham R. “Thoroughly enjoyed this book . . . Kept me guessing all the way through and a great twist at the end.” Nerys ALSO BY REBECCA BRADLEY DETECTIVE CLAUDIA NUNN Book 1: BLOOD STAINED Book 2: SECONDS TO DIE


REBECCA BRADLEY Rebecca Bradley lives with her family in the UK, and two Cockapoos, Alfie and Lola, who keep her company while she writes. She drinks copious amounts of tea to function throughout the day and if she could, she would survive on a diet of tea and cake while committing murder on a regular basis. Rebecca served fifteen years in the police service and finished as a detective constable on a specialist unit. BOOKS BY REBECCA BRADLEY DETECTIVE CLAUDIA NUNN SERIES: BLOOD STAINED SECONDS TO DIE FOLLOW REBECCA ON AUTHOR WEBSITE FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM GOODREADS



The Note

The Note- Andrew Barrett- 5* A short story written in the first person by CSI Eddie Collins. Eddie is the sort of bloke who calls a s...