Frances Lloyd

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About Frances Lloyd
Frances Lloyd was born in Essex but spent a nomadic childhood being carted between RAF stations until mercifully, she was allowed a crack at a proper education in Cheltenham, studying English and Classics. As an adult, she became something of a wandering minstrel with no physical or spiritual roots apart from a strong work ethic.
Frances has always been a writer. The job that paid the mortgage was in government communications, She also worked as a freelance journalist and photographer but her ambition was always to write crime novels.
She now lives in Northumberland - "Vera" territory - and writes full time. She has published ten DI Dawes murder mysteries.
Married three times but now a widow, Frances’ hobbies are reading, wine tasting and cooking.
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Books By Frances Lloyd
Fans of Agatha Christie, L.J. Ross, J.R. Ellis, Roger Silverwood, Frances Evesham or Faith Martin will be hooked.
Readers can’t get enough of DETECTIVE INSPECTOR JACK DAWES:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Suspenseful and entertaining from first page to last.’ Annemarie
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A great book that you won’t want to put down.’ Alan
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was hooked from start to finish.’ Angela
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Filled with unexpected twists . . . and a few laughs . . . the reader is kept guessing until the end.’ Annie
IN THIS FIVE-BOOK BOX SET:
BOOK 6: THE KINGS MARKET KILLER
Down at the Kings Market, some people are getting more than they bargained for. Jericho, the elderly owner of the Jamaican music stall, is found dead. Apparently, his heart gave out, but Detective Jack Dawes knows there’s more to his death than meets the eye. And now his own wife is under suspicion.
BOOK 7: THE DEMON KILLER
When Sir Bixby Carrington is found dead in the woods — on a tomb with chalk pentacles drawn around him — strange rumours abound. Despite the mangled state of the body, Detective Jack Dawes dismisses the idea of a demonic beast. The team realise there’s something very dark and dangerous going on — and this attacker is entirely human.
BOOK 8: THE VALE VINEYARD KILLER
The lifeless body of Bob Beacham, site manager at the Vale Vineyard, is found floating in a huge fermentation tank. He suffocated to death. It looks like a tragic accident. Until the paramedics find a deep gash on the back of his head. It’s time to call in Detective Jack Dawes.
BOOK 9: THE BRIGHTSEA SPA KILLER
Detective Jack Dawes is looking forward to a nice, quiet holiday with his wife, Corrie. And the seaside resort Now to Zen Hotel & Spa promises ‘a calming Zen environment’. Perfect . . . Until Jack and Corrie discover the body of a dead woman in one of the twilight whirlpools. And Jack finds himself in the frame for her murder. Can he clear his name before it’s too late?
BOOK 10: THE KINGS COPSE KILLER
When married couple Allegra and Brian are found dead in their luxurious home, Detective Jack Dawes is called to investigate. It seems Brian shot his wife and then turned the gun on himself. But every time Jack starts thinking he’s cracked this fiendish case, he uncovers a new tangle of secrets and lies. And now fungus hunters have dug out one more secret . . .
MEET THE DETECTIVE
Detective Inspector Jack Dawes, tall and handsome, looks like the fuzz even when he’s off-duty. He rose through the ranks at Scotland Yard and is now well respected in the murder squad. A career copper, he was married to the job until he met Coriander during a money laundering investigation. He has logical analytical skills. She has intuitive people skills. Together they make a formidable couple whose skills combine to solve crimes.
Don’t miss out on this series of unputdownable mysteries! YOU GET ALL **FIVE** OF THE ABOVE BOOKS IN THIS EDITION.
“There are some unexpected twists in the plot and a few laughs along the way and the reader is kept guessing until all is revealed in the end.” Annie
“A great book that you won't want to put down.” Alan
“This murder mystery is a real page turner, I was hooked from start to finish. The descriptions of the Greek island were so vibrant I felt I was actually there.” Angela
Please note this was originally published as Nemesis of the Dead.
SOMEONE’S POISONING PARADISE.
Detective Inspector Jack Dawes and his bride, Corrie, join eight other holidaymakers bound for a tiny Greek island, ready for a bit of sun, sea and sand.
But one of them is a ruthless killer.
Mayhem ensues when a storm destroys the island’s primitive communications, cutting it off from civilization.
IT’S A PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR MURDER.
First one victim is poisoned, followed swiftly by another. Then a woman is found badly beaten in a quiet cove and a body is found in a grotto to St Sophia, the island’s patron saint. The island’s visitors are being picked off one by one. Can Jack uncover the truth before the killer ups the ante?
Who will return home — and who will be sacrificed to the island?
Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, L.J. Ross, J.R. Ellis, Angela Marsons or Faith Martin.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE GREEK ISLAND KILLER:
“A killer loose on a small, cut off-island. What’s not to like!?” Faith Martin, bestselling author of the DI Hillary Greene series
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Hugely enjoyable . . . I enjoyed every line of it. Can’t recommend it highly enough.” Kindle customer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Loved this book!” Anglebox
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This was a super read . . . It was twisty, quirky, funny and the cast was awesome. With a great setting, hilarious main characters, and lots of suspense this book is definitely a great read and I will be buying more from this author. Worth every one of the five star rating.” Vasiliki
MEET THE DETECTIVES
Detective Inspector Jack Dawes, tall and handsome, looks like the fuzz even when he’s off-duty. He rose up through the ranks at Scotland Yard and now is a well-respected detective in the murder squad. A career copper, he was married to the job until he met Coriander during a money laundering investigation, the case which earned him his promotion to DI. He has logical analytical skills. She has intuitive people skills. So he bounces ideas off her. They make a formidable and funny couple whose skills combine to solve crimes.
DETECTIVE INSPECTOR JACK DAWES MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: THE GREEK ISLAND KILLER
Book 2: THE BLUEBELL KILLER
Book 3: THE SHETLAND KILLER
Book 4: THE GALLOWS GREEN KILLER
Book 5: THE MOON KILLER
Book 6: THE KINGS MARKET KILLER
Book 7: THE DEMON KILLER
Book 8: THE VALE VINEYARD KILLER
Book 9: THE BRIGHTSEA SPA KILLER
Book 10: THE KINGS COPSE KILLER
FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR FRANCES LLOYD.
A series of apparently motiveless murders in London.
The only thing linking them is the method — all the victims are killed in a very unusual way.
Detective Inspector Jack Dawes and his sidekick, Detective Sergeant “Bugsy” Malone, face their most baffling case yet.
They discover that the victims do have a connection. And all the murders take place during the night of a full moon.
The Murder Investigation Team call on the assistance of a psychological profiler, the tall, extremely athletic, Cressida Davenport.
Based on her work, the detectives take a huge risk, putting one of their team’s lives at stake to lure the murderer out of hiding.
WHY DOES THE KILLER USE THIS BIZARRE M.O.?
Discover one of the most enjoyable and gripping murder mysteries you’ll read this year!
Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, L.J. Ross, J.R. Ellis, Angela Marsons or Faith Martin.
What readers are saying about The Moon Killer:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Couldn't put it down!" Customer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "A clever entertaining, thought provoking read." Misfits farm
MEET THE DETECTIVE
Detective Inspector Jack Dawes, tall and handsome, looks like the fuzz even when he’s off-duty. He rose up through the ranks at Scotland Yard and now is a well-respected detective in the murder squad. A career copper, he was married to the job until he met Coriander during a money laundering investigation, the case which earned him his promotion to DI. He has logical analytical skills. She has intuitive people skills. So he bounces ideas off her. They make a formidable and funny couple whose skills combine to solve crimes.
DETECTIVE INSPECTOR JACK DAWES MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: THE GREEK ISLAND KILLER
Book 2: THE BLUEBELL KILLER
Book 3: THE SHETLAND KILLER
Book 4: THE GALLOWS GREEN KILLER
Book 5: THE MOON KILLER
Book 6: THE KINGS MARKET KILLER
Book 7: THE DEMON KILLER
Book 8: THE VALE VINEYARD KILLER
Book 9: THE BRIGHTSEA SPA KILLER
Book 10: THE KINGS COPSE KILLER
“Suspenseful and entertaining from first page to last.” Annemarie
“A brilliant book, kept me guessing until the very end, I can't wait for the next in the series!” Elly
HOW MUCH DO YOU TRUST YOUR NEIGHBOURS?
A naked body is found floating in the Thames. Its head and hands have been clumsily hacked off.
The murder rocks the affluent, influential residents of riverside Kings Richington. They band together to keep such savage goings-on out of the headlines and demand a discreet police cover-up.
Detective Inspector Jack Dawes is on the case, but his investigation keeps hitting dead-ends. Pride for respectability trumps the pursuit of justice.
AND PROVIDES THE PERFECT COVER FOR MURDER.
Jack is left scrambling to find a crack in the town’s facade. Then another body is found in a skip, a bullet lodged between the eyes. Jack must work against orders from his own side in the race to stop a killer.
HOW CAN ONE MAN EXPOSE A HUGE CONSPIRACY?
Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, L.J. Ross, J.R. Ellis, Angela Marsons or Faith Martin.
MEET THE DETECTIVES
Detective Inspector Jack Dawes, tall and handsome, looks like the fuzz even when he’s off-duty. He rose up through the ranks at Scotland Yard and now is a well-respected detective in the murder squad. A career copper, he was married to the job until he met Coriander during a money laundering investigation, the case which earned him his promotion to DI. He has logical analytical skills. She has intuitive people skills. So he bounces ideas off her. They make a formidable and funny couple whose skills combine to solve crimes.
DETECTIVE INSPECTOR JACK DAWES MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: THE GREEK ISLAND KILLER
Book 2: THE BLUEBELL KILLER
Book 3: THE SHETLAND KILLER
Book 4: THE GALLOWS GREEN KILLER
Book 5: THE MOON KILLER
Book 6: THE KINGS MARKET KILLER
Book 7: THE DEMON KILLER
Book 8: THE VALE VINEYARD KILLER
Book 9: THE BRIGHTSEA SPA KILLER
Book 10: THE KINGS COPSE KILLER
Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, L.J. Ross, Brian Battison, J.R. Ellis, Roger Silverwood, Frances Evesham or Faith Martin.
The body of Sir Bixby Carrington is found naked and ripped to shreds on a tomb in Richington forest, with chalk pentacles drawn around him. There have been sightings of people in black hooded robes and a ‘beast of Kings Richington’. But, stranger still, the postmortem finds Sir Bixby’s horrific wounds were inflicted after he died.
When a second body turns up on the same tomb and in the same condition, rumours abound. Despite the mangled state of the body, Detective Jack Dawes dismisses the idea of a demonic beast. The team realise there’s something very dark and dangerous going on — and this attacker is entirely human . . .
SOONER OR LATER, WE MUST ALL FACE OUR DEMONS.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT FRANCES LLOYD:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Couldn't put it down!” Customer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A clever entertaining, thought-provoking read.” Misfits farm
“There are some unexpected twists in the plot and a few laughs along the way and the reader is kept guessing until all is revealed in the end.” Annie
“A great book that you won't want to put down.” Alan
“This murder mystery is a real page turner, I was hooked from start to finish.” Angela
MEET THE DETECTIVE
Detective Inspector Jack Dawes, tall and handsome, looks like the fuzz even when he’s off-duty. He rose up through the ranks at Scotland Yard and now is a well-respected detective in the murder squad. A career copper, he was married to the job until he met Coriander during a money laundering investigation, the case which earned him his promotion to DI. He has logical analytical skills. She has intuitive people skills. So he bounces ideas off her. They make a formidable and funny couple whose skills combine to solve crimes.
DETECTIVE INSPECTOR JACK DAWES MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: THE GREEK ISLAND KILLER
Book 2: THE BLUEBELL KILLER
Book 3: THE SHETLAND KILLER
Book 4: THE GALLOWS GREEN KILLER
Book 5: THE MOON KILLER
Book 6: THE KINGS MARKET KILLER
Book 7: THE DEMON KILLER
Book 8: THE VALE VINEYARD KILLER
Book 9: THE BRIGHTSEA SPA KILLER
Book 10: THE KINGS COPSE KILLER
MARRIAGE CAN BE MURDER . . .
Married couple Allegra and Brian are found shot dead in their luxurious converted-barn home on the banks of the River Richington.
Detective Inspector Jack Dawes is called to investigate. It seems Brian shot his wife and then turned the shotgun on himself.
Allegra was a hot-shot divorce lawyer, known to sleep around. She always described Brian as her ‘starter marriage’. He was a music teacher whose colleagues refuse to believe he could have done such a heinous thing.
Then disgraced magistrate Felix ‘Butcher’ Barrington is found hanged from a tree in Kings Copse. And forensic evidence connects him to the double murder of the unfortunate couple.
Every time Jack starts thinking he’s cracked this fiendish case, he uncovers a new tangle of secrets and lies. And now fungus hunters have dug out one more secret . . .
This entertaining and absorbing mystery is perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, L.J. Ross, J.R. Ellis, Roger Silverwood, Frances Evesham or Faith Martin.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT FRANCES LLOYD:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A really enjoyable read . . . A great mystery with a few laugh out loud moments which I couldn't put down.’ Kate B.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A clever, entertaining and thought-provoking read.’ Misfits farm
⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I really enjoyed this book . . . I would happily read more from this author.’ Lorraine W.
‘This book held my attention from the first few pages . . . If you like fast-paced, engaging stories, then you'll like this book.’ Paula C.
MEET THE DETECTIVE
Detective Inspector Jack Dawes, tall and handsome, looks like the fuzz even when he’s off-duty. He rose up through the ranks at Scotland Yard and now is a well-respected detective in the murder squad. A career copper, he was married to the job until he met Coriander during a money laundering investigation, the case which earned him his promotion to DI. He has logical analytical skills. She has intuitive people skills. So he bounces ideas off her. They make a formidable and funny couple whose skills combine to solve crimes.
DETECTIVE INSPECTOR JACK DAWES MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: THE GREEK ISLAND KILLER
Book 2: THE BLUEBELL KILLER
Book 3: THE SHETLAND KILLER
Book 4: THE GALLOWS GREEN KILLER
Book 5: THE MOON KILLER
Book 6: THE KINGS MARKET KILLER
Book 7: THE DEMON KILLER
Book 8: THE VALE VINEYARD KILLER
Book 9: THE BRIGHTSEA SPA KILLER
Book 10: THE KINGS COPSE KILLER
The Vale vineyard tour is disrupted by a nasty discovery. The lifeless body of Bob Beacham, the site manager, is found in a huge fermentation tank. He suffocated to death.
It looks like a tragic accident. That’s until the paramedics find a deep gash on the back of his head. It’s time to call in Detective Jack Dawes.
Then Dr Anstruther, who looks after the vineyard workers’ health, is knocked down in a hit-and-run.
Someone is clearly picking off people connected to the Vale vineyard. Who will be the next to die?
DETECTIVE JACK DAWES MUST STOP A DASTARDLY KILLER BEFORE THE BODY COUNT RISES AGAIN.
This entertaining and absorbing mystery is perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, L.J. Ross, Brian Battison, J.R. Ellis, Roger Silverwood, Frances Evesham or Faith Martin.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE VALE VINEYARD KILLER:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A really enjoyable read . . . it was exciting and mysterious but not too gruesome . . . A great mystery with a few laugh out loud moments which I couldn't put down . . . I can't wait to read the rest of the series.” Kate B.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Enough twists and turns to keep you wanting more until the very end. The Vale Vineyard Killer is a great read with very well-crafted characters and a setting to pull you into the drama. I really enjoyed reading this book and can't wait to read more from this author. ”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A good book that made me laugh out loud.” Aileen G.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I really enjoyed this book . . . I would happily read more from this author.” Lorraine W.
“The cast of characters were excellent. This was an amusing, entertaining, and fast-paced murder mystery.” Kay O.
“This book held my attention from the first few pages. The book was well written, and had a good plot . . . If you like fast-paced, engaging stories, then you'll like this book. I highly recommend this book to other police procedural readers.” Paula C.
MEET THE DETECTIVE
Detective Inspector Jack Dawes, tall and handsome, looks like the fuzz even when he’s off-duty. He rose up through the ranks at Scotland Yard and now is a well-respected detective in the murder squad. A career copper, he was married to the job until he met Coriander during a money laundering investigation, the case which earned him his promotion to DI. He has logical analytical skills. She has intuitive people skills. So he bounces ideas off her. They make a formidable and funny couple whose skills combine to solve crimes.
DETECTIVE INSPECTOR JACK DAWES MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: THE GREEK ISLAND KILLER
Book 2: THE BLUEBELL KILLER
Book 3: THE SHETLAND KILLER
Book 4: THE GALLOWS GREEN KILLER
Book 5: THE MOON KILLER
Book 6: THE KINGS MARKET KILLER
Book 7: THE DEMON KILLER
Book 8: THE VALE VINEYARD KILLER
Book 9: THE BRIGHTSEA SPA KILLER
Book 10: THE KINGS COPSE KILLER
You can get anything at the Kings Market — a vibrant, noisy hotchpotch of stalls, rammed with bustling traders, each with their own colourful stories.
But now some people are getting more than they bargained for.
Fenella Wilson has had enough of her rude, sniping mother-in-law, Ida. And she’s sick of her husband always siding with Ida.
Fenella and her friend cook up a plan to slip anti-freeze into her homemade jam.
Jericho, the elderly owner of the Jamaican music stall is found dead. Apparently, his heart gave out . . .
Detective Jack Dawes has a lot on his plate. And now even his wife is under suspicion.
WHO’S IN THE MARKET FOR MURDER?
Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, L.J. Ross, J.R. Ellis, Angela Marsons or Faith Martin.
MEET THE DETECTIVE
Detective Inspector Jack Dawes, tall and handsome, looks like the fuzz even when he’s off-duty. He rose up through the ranks at Scotland Yard and now is a well-respected detective in the murder squad. A career copper, he was married to the job until he met Coriander during a money laundering investigation, the case which earned him his promotion to DI. He has logical analytical skills. She has intuitive people skills. So he bounces ideas off her. They make a formidable and funny couple whose skills combine to solve crimes.
DETECTIVE INSPECTOR JACK DAWES MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: THE GREEK ISLAND KILLER
Book 2: THE BLUEBELL KILLER
Book 3: THE SHETLAND KILLER
Book 4: THE GALLOWS GREEN KILLER
Book 5: THE MOON KILLER
Book 6: THE KINGS MARKET KILLER
Book 7: THE DEMON KILLER
Book 8: THE VALE VINEYARD KILLER
Book 9: THE BRIGHTSEA SPA KILLER
Book 10: THE KINGS COPSE KILLER
Detective Jack Dawes is looking forward to a nice, quiet holiday with his wife, Corrie. And the seaside resort Now to Zen Hotel & Spa promises ‘a calming Zen environment’.
Perfect.
Corrie even registers his occupation as ‘electrician’ so no one will know he’s a detective while they’re there.
But on their way for a romantic dip, Jack and Corrie discover the body of a dead woman in one of the twilight whirlpools.
The spiritual oasis of pampering and relaxation turns into a nightmare. Jack is swiftly thrown into a police cell by a zealous local copper, who is convinced he’s the murderer.
It’s up to Corrie to clear Jack’s name. But will the truth come out before it’s too late?
DETECTIVE JACK DAWES MUST STOP A DASTARDLY KILLER BEFORE THE BODY COUNT RISES AGAIN.
This entertaining and absorbing mystery is perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, L.J. Ross, Brian Battison, J.R. Ellis, Roger Silverwood, Frances Evesham or Faith Martin.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT FRANCES LLOYD:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A really enjoyable read . . . it was exciting and mysterious but not too gruesome . . . A great mystery with a few laugh out loud moments which I couldn't put down . . . I can't wait to read the rest of the series.” Kate B.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A clever, entertaining and thought-provoking read. ” Misfits farm
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I really enjoyed this book . . . I would happily read more from this author.” Lorraine W.
“This book held my attention from the first few pages. The book was well written, and had a good plot . . . If you like fast-paced, engaging stories, then you'll like this book.” Paula C.
MEET THE DETECTIVE
Detective Inspector Jack Dawes, tall and handsome, looks like the fuzz even when he’s off-duty. He rose up through the ranks at Scotland Yard and now is a well-respected detective in the murder squad. A career copper, he was married to the job until he met Coriander during a money laundering investigation, the case which earned him his promotion to DI. He has logical analytical skills. She has intuitive people skills. So he bounces ideas off her. They make a formidable and funny couple whose skills combine to solve crimes.
DETECTIVE INSPECTOR JACK DAWES MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: THE GREEK ISLAND KILLER
Book 2: THE BLUEBELL KILLER
Book 3: THE SHETLAND KILLER
Book 4: THE GALLOWS GREEN KILLER
Book 5: THE MOON KILLER
Book 6: THE KINGS MARKET KILLER
Book 7: THE DEMON KILLER
Book 8: THE VALE VINEYARD KILLER
Book 9: THE BRIGHTSEA SPA KILLER
Book 10: THE KINGS COPSE KILLER
SOMETHING IS AFOOT IN A SLEEPY SOMERSET HAMLET.
Please note this was originally published as The House on Gallows Green.
Rosemary and Dick Brown move into a beautiful, secluded house on Gallows Green in the idyllic Somerset village of Lullington Barrow. It seems like a dream come true. But is it too good to be true?
The tight-knit community close ranks when asked about the previous residents.
NO ONE IS WHO THEY APPEAR TO BE.
The charming village takes on an even more sinister hue when Rosemary’s sister, Corrie, and her husband, DI Jack Dawes, come to visit and a local man is found dead at the bottom of a slurry pit, his body wrapped in a feed sack.
A MURDERER IS ON THE LOOSE.
A few bad apples reveal the village’s rotten core, as the body count rises. The forces at play extend far beyond this backwater, but how? Jack must race to fit the pieces together as everything he holds dear comes under threat.
WHO WILL BE THE NEXT VICTIM OF THE GALLOWS GREEN KILLER?
MEET THE DETECTIVES
Detective Inspector Jack Dawes, tall and handsome, looks like the fuzz even when he’s off-duty. He rose up through the ranks at Scotland Yard and now is a well-respected detective in the murder squad. A career copper, he was married to the job until he met Coriander during a money laundering investigation, the case which earned him his promotion to DI. He has logical analytical skills. She has intuitive people skills. So he bounces ideas off her. They make a formidable and funny couple whose skills combine to solve crimes.
DETECTIVE INSPECTOR JACK DAWES MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: THE GREEK ISLAND KILLER
Book 2: THE BLUEBELL KILLER
Book 3: THE SHETLAND KILLER
Book 4: THE GALLOWS GREEN KILLER
Book 5: THE MOON KILLER
Book 6: THE KINGS MARKET KILLER
Book 7: THE DEMON KILLER
Book 8: THE VALE VINEYARD KILLER
Book 9: THE BRIGHTSEA SPA KILLER
Book 10: THE KINGS COPSE KILLER
“A very good read if one likes modern, classic mystery stories.” Karina
Please note this was originally published as The Colour of Death.
TWO MURDERED WOMEN. TWELVE DAYS TO CHRISTMAS.
DI Jack Dawes is called in to investigate the death of a woman found with her throat slit on a snowy London street, twelve days before Christmas. A man, seen standing over the body, has yet to be discovered.
Then Jack is sent away to shed light on a grisly death on the Shetland Islands.
The corpse of another young woman lies sprawled underneath the tower of secluded Doomdochry Castle. It looks like suicide, but DI Dawes suspects foul play.
WHAT SECRETS DOES THE CASTLE HOLD?
The sinister MacAlister family will do everything they can to bar Jack from uncovering the truth. As he battles to crack the clan, Jack confronts an intelligence equal to his own — in a ruthless murderer set to strike again.
Will Jack make the crucial link between the two murders in time to stop the brutality?
CAN DAWES TURN THE TIDES OF VIOLENCE?
Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, L.J. Ross, J.R. Ellis, Angela Marsons or Faith Martin.
MEET THE DETECTIVES
Detective Inspector Jack Dawes, tall and handsome, looks like the fuzz even when he’s off-duty. He rose up through the ranks at Scotland Yard and now is a well-respected detective in the murder squad. A career copper, he was married to the job until he met Coriander during a money laundering investigation, the case which earned him his promotion to DI. He has logical analytical skills. She has intuitive people skills. So he bounces ideas off her. They make a formidable and funny couple whose skills combine to solve crimes.
DETECTIVE INSPECTOR JACK DAWES MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: THE GREEK ISLAND KILLER
Book 2: THE BLUEBELL KILLER
Book 3: THE SHETLAND KILLER
Book 4: THE GALLOWS GREEN KILLER
Book 5: THE MOON KILLER
Book 6: THE KINGS MARKET KILLER
Book 7: THE DEMON KILLER
Book 8: THE VALE VINEYARD KILLER
Book 9: THE BRIGHTSEA SPA KILLER
Book 10: THE KINGS COPSE KILLER