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Dorothy Simpson

    Dorothy Preece Simpson crafts her crime novels with a profound understanding of human psychology and relationships. Her extensive experience as a marriage guidance counselor provided unique insights into the motivations and interactions crucial for unraveling mysteries. Simpson's style is marked by penetrating character analysis and suspenseful plotting that draws readers into intricate cases. Her detective series stands out for its depth and psychological complexity.

    Dorothy Simpson
    Once Too Often
    Dead by Morning
    Dead and Gone
    Valiant Doctors in the Frontier West
    Locate Yourself: Unpack the stuff that limits you. Find the stuff that grows you. Secure your peace of mind, now.
    Day for Dying
    • 2020

      Valiant Doctors in the Frontier West

      • 102 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      The narrative follows the journey of pioneering doctors who traveled to the New World alongside settlers, motivated by the desire for a better life and the opportunity to serve others. As they ventured through challenging landscapes like the Oregon Trail and established themselves in forts and small towns, these physicians aimed to provide healthcare and improve the well-being of both settlers and Native Americans. Their commitment to healing amidst the vast unknown highlights the intersection of medicine and exploration during this transformative period.

      Valiant Doctors in the Frontier West
    • 2018

      Exploring the journey to emotional freedom, this book delves into the psychological, social, biological, and spiritual aspects of personal healing. Dorothy Simpson shares her own experiences and insights, illustrating how unresolved issues can perpetuate cycles of hurt. By combining knowledge from various fields, she guides readers in identifying limiting beliefs and fosters self-mastery. The narrative encourages breaking free from negative patterns, promoting healthier relationships and self-care practices, ultimately leading to a more peaceful and fulfilling life.

      Locate Yourself: Unpack the stuff that limits you. Find the stuff that grows you. Secure your peace of mind, now.
    • 2016

      Dead and Gone

      An Inspector Luke Thanet Novel

      • 258 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of an elegant English country home, the story unfolds as serious crime disrupts the seemingly idyllic life of Ralph Mintar, a distinguished barrister on the path to becoming a high-court judge. The narrative explores the clash between privilege and crime, revealing the dark undercurrents lurking beneath the surface of high society. As the plot thickens, the characters must confront their secrets and the implications of their status in a world where appearances can be deceiving.

      Dead and Gone
    • 2016

      Day for Dying

      An Inspector Luke Thanet Novel

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The investigation into Max Jeopard's murder at his engagement party reveals a web of intrigue among various suspects, including his fiancée, a jealous brother, an ex-girlfriend, and future in-laws. Inspector Luke Thanet delves into the complexities of relationships within the picturesque English village, where secrets and motives intertwine, making for a compelling cozy mystery.

      Day for Dying
    • 2016

      Once Too Often

      An Inspector Luke Thanet Novel

      • 226 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The investigation into a journalist's mysterious death interrupts Inspector Thanet's personal life, as he discovers her broken neck at the bottom of a staircase. Delving into her history, he uncovers a web of motives among various individuals, including her husband, all of whom had potential reasons for wanting her dead. This novel showcases Thanet's meticulous approach to unraveling complex relationships and hidden truths within a tense and intriguing narrative.

      Once Too Often
    • 1993

      Kriminalroman om inspector Thanets opklaring af et mord, der sker under den årlige havefest på herregården

      Wake the Dead
    • 1988

      Last Seen Alive

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      3.8(240)Add rating

      While Alicia was a schoolgirl a jilted boyfriend had killed himself, and her parents had moved from Kent. When she turns up after twenty years she is welcomed back although nobody knows why she has returned. Within hours Inspector Thanet has to investigate her murder.

      Last Seen Alive
    • 1988

      A murder story by a winner of the Silver Dagger Award. Innocent young Charity Pritchard is missing, and her family, strict religious fundamentalists, want to leave the matter in God's hands. Inspector Thanet's first thoughts on finding poor Charity's broken body are later proved to be mistaken.

      Close Her Eyes
    • 1988

      Puppet for a Corpse

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      3.8(426)Add rating

      On the face of it, Dr. Pettifer had everything to live for—a thriving country practice, a beautiful (and very pregnant) wife, rude good health in both body and bank balance. Everyone swore there was no reason why he should have taken an overdose.That’s what they all say, murmured Inspector Thanet, knowing how high was the suicide rate among the medical profession. Stress, overwork, worry—all took their toll.But he had to admit there were some curious features about this case, little things that aroused his suspicions. For a start, would-be suicides didn’t normally arrange for their cars to be repaired, or book expensive holidays for themselves, only hours before they reached for the tablets...

      Puppet for a Corpse