The excellent first novel in a new series The Residents of Ashwick Hall.
Miss Emma Wynn has spent the last year at Ashwick Hall under the protection of Lady Westcliffe. Her uncle and brother think her dead and must continue to do so until she attains her majority. She must prove she is a fit guardian to re-establish herself and protect her brother. When permitted to visit her friend, Lady Eagleton, she is drawn to the reclusive Mr Carne. She suspects, however, that some scandal is attached to him, and she cannot afford to be tainted by association.
Falsely accused of a heinous act, Mr Oliver Carne returns from India a broken man, his name besmirched and his career in ruins. He retreats to the estate his uncle left him in Cornwall, refusing all visitors. But when his neighbour, The Marquess of Eagleton, lures him from his self-imposed isolation, he meets Miss Emma Wynn and begins to realise he might have even more to lose if he doesn’t reclaim his honour.
When the fog clears one December morning in Essex, the body of a teenage girl is discovered lying face down in a field.
The victim, Lily Monteith, was murdered in a peculiar and unique way — so unique that it could have only happened to her.
As a result, the case quickly lands on DS Tomek Bowen’s desk who, while trying to juggle his newfound life as a single parent to a thirteen-year-old daughter, must unearth the deadly sequence of events and bring the truth to light.
But as soon as the investigation begins, Tomek discovers Lily’s death may be linked to a killing spree that has lain dormant for many years — with no one ever being brought to justice for it.
And, if that’s the case, he fears another killing spree, this time years in the making, is yet to come.
Death’s Touch is the memorable third book in the DS Tomek Bowen Essex Murder Mystery series by Jack Probyn. Filled with twists, peppered with romance, and flavoured with ounces of dark humour, this fast-paced British detective novel will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed. Perfect for fans of JD Kirk, JM Dalgliesh, TG Reid, Simon McCleave and Rachel Mclean.
The second in the brand new thriller series featuring Alex Marshall and Sarah Chessy.
In Cornwall’s little city, the darkness has returned.
The cobblestone streets are full of danger.
And the ancient hills offer no escape.
In the pulse-pounding follow-up to “Shadows of Tintagel,” Alex and Sarah’s quest for redemption takes an electrifying turn. The stakes have never been higher.
Is Alex prepared to face a merciless adversary who wants to destroy everything he holds dear? With suspense that rivals Ian Rankin and the relentless action of JD Kirk, the adrenaline-soaked narrative will keep you on the edge of your seat.
As Alex grapples with his complex feelings for the women in his life their entanglement takes centre stage at the worst possible time.
A masterful blend of suspense, mystery, and gripping action, Shadows of Truro is a must-read for crime thriller enthusiasts and fans of romantic suspense.
Get ready for an explosive sequel that will leave you simply breathless.
The first in an exciting new series, introducing new characters and set in beautiful Cornwall.
Has the darkness of the past returned to claim their lives?
And from whose past has it come?
Ex-detective Alex Marshall came to North Cornwall to escape a cruel past, but when confronted with a local crime spree, Marshall feels compelled to investigate. It’s not long before Marshall’s peaceful new way of life reaches an abrupt end.
But when fate draws him to Sarah Chessy, the real mystery begins…
Why does the enigmatic Sarah seem so interested in local crime? Should the locals be trusted, or are they part of the problem?
As Alex and Sarah plunge into a treacherous world of small-town crime and growing danger, Sarah’s secrets threaten to push Alex away. Those secrets could be her undoing. To survive, they must work together and enlist the help of new friends. Because a time of reckoning is surely coming…
Shadows of Tintagel is an electrifying and atmospheric mystery-thriller that will grip you from the very first page all the way to the shocking conclusion.
A bloodied body is discovered but vanishes moments later. Is the incident a missing person, domestic assault gone too far, or something even more sinister? Hogarth, Palmer and Kaplan must grapple with a new enigma, piecing together a chilling reality from clues buried in deception.
Meanwhile, Hogarth’s lonely life drives him to a dangerous decision when he reaches out to an old flame who once jeopardized his life. When Andi Bromley returns the timing couldn’t be worse – with Gillespie’s pursuit of Tanner reaching a crisis.
As Tanner’s life hangs in the balance, two mysterious figures emerge to help him during a deadly standoff. In the chaos Hogarth will recognize a familiar face. But is it a welcome one?
Fool Me Twice delivers a pulse-pounding story, fuelled with tension, action, and daring exploits. Hogarth, Palmer, and Kaplan navigate a maze of mysteries, where truth and deceit dance on a razor’s edge.
Another wonderful and humorous instalment in the Guesthouse on the Green series as Mammy and Moira travel Vietnam.
I love the series and can't wait for book four!
A quick but emotional read - reading about the cruelty to the dog was heartbreaking but this was a lovely tale of the love and healing that animals can bring to our lives.
I would have given five stars but for the missed typos - a few t...
I get the impression that this could be a nice story but I've had to give up after forcing myself to go as far as 15% of the way through. If this novel has ever been near a remotely professional editor then the author was conned.
Chapte...
Another very enjoyable story but with a few niggles, hence the four stars rather than five. Maybe it's because I was tired but the editing issues grated on me more than in the first story and, do people really generally believe that 'ear...
