'This was such a brilliant whodunit thriller that I didn't want to put down. I picked it up in the morning and by lunchtime I was finished.' NetGalley Reviewer, You can cover up the truth, but every murder leaves a trail...
Jane Bettany Books
This author crafts compelling crime narratives that delve into the darker aspects of human nature, often set against the backdrop of seemingly tranquil towns. Her distinctive voice shines through in her ability to build suspense and explore complex psychological landscapes within her protagonists. With a background spanning over two decades in short fiction and non-fiction, she brings a seasoned perspective and authentic insight to her storytelling, creating immersive and thought-provoking mysteries.






As the Whitworth family begin renovations on their new home, their plans are brought to an abrupt end when they discover a body buried in the back garden.DI Isabel Blood and her team are called to investigate, but as she approaches Ecclesdale Drive, a feeling of unease settles in her gut.The property cordoned off is number 23. The house she used to live in as a child...The forensic team estimate that the body has been in the ground for up to forty years - coinciding with the time Isabel's family lived in the house.Isabel's father vanished without a trace when she was fourteen years old. And with her mother remaining tight-lipped about her father's disappearance, Isabel can't escape the unnerving sense of dread that it's his body, buried in the garden.
Violet Brewster Book 4
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Welcome to Merrywell. Population: small. Secrets: aplenty. 'Murder in Merrywell is an entertaining and engaging cozy mystery set against a beautiful backdrop.' - Clare Chase
'This is a cracking page turner with twists galore. When I wasn't reading it I was thinking of this book trying to work out what was going on.' NetGalley Reviewer, Fans of Vera, Val McDermid and Elly Griffiths will love Last Seen Alive!
'A fast read, and I enjoyed the unexpected twists and turns. I highly recommend this book and the series to mystery lovers.' Reader review, ?????
'Wow, what a read! Great plot and characters. Everything you want in a mystery. This series gets better with every book' NetGalley reviewer, âââââ When a body is found at the Merrywell Book Festival, amateur sleuth Violet Brewster must leave no page unturned to solve the mystery…