- Table View
- List View
Where Hearts Run Wild
by Glen OlsonA cunning and wild horse gallops the Colorado open plains with the spirit of a storm. The wayward youth and the horse meet and recognize their likeness to one another. Magically an attraction is formed and the two venture into a world where reality rubs against their nature which can either result in success or failure – no middle ground, no compromises. The youth experiences a series of painful trials that twist and turn his life. The end result is a transformation into the light as he experiences a spiritual awakening in his darkest hours.
Where I Can See You
by Larry D. SweazyHaunted by the disappearance of his mother when he was eight years old, detective Hud Matthews begins his own investigation to find out what really happened so many years before. When a rare murder occurs in the lakeside community, Hud's veteran skills are called upon to capture the killer. Pulled deep into the threads of the community with ties to the past, Hud quickly becomes a target, not only of the killer, but of those who wish the past to be left alone. As Hud gets closer to discovering the truth about the crimes, he has to face a choice of enforcing the law, or stepping outside of it to make sure that his version of justice is served.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Where I Left Her: A Novel
by Amber Garza"In this high-tension domestic drama, nothing is as it seems. Don&’t look away, you won&’t want to miss a thing!&” —J.T. Ellison, USA TODAY bestselling author of Her Dark Lies"Garza establishes herself once again as a master of domestic suspense . . . a pitch-perfect thriller.&” —Mindy Mejia, bestselling author of Everything You Want Me To BeFrom the author of When I Was You comes a spine-tingling new thriller about a mother&’s worst nightmare come true, when her teenage daughter goes to a sleepover and doesn&’t come back.Whitney had some misgivings when she dropped her increasingly moody teenage daughter, Amelia, off at Lauren&’s house. She&’d never met the parents, and usually she&’d go in, but Amelia clearly wasn&’t going to let something so humiliating happen, so instead Whitney waved to her daughter before pulling away from the little house with the roses in front.But when she goes back the next day, an elderly couple answers the door—Amelia and Lauren aren&’t there, and this couple swears they never were, that she&’s at the wrong house. As Whitney searches for Amelia, she uncovers a trail of lies her daughter has told her—from the Finsta account to rumors of a secret relationship. Does she really even know this girl she&’s raised? And Amelia&’s not the only one with secrets. Could Whitney&’s own demons have something to do with her daughter&’s disappearance, and can Whitney find her before it&’s too late?
Where I Left Her: The pulse-racing thriller about every parent's worst nightmare . . .
by Amber GarzaA MISSING DAUGHTER. EVERY MOTHER'S WORST NIGHTMARE. SHE'S NOT WHERE I LEFT HER__________'Don't look away, you won't want to miss a thing!' J.T. Ellison__________When Whitney drops her teenage daughter, Amelia, off at a sleepover at a friend's house, she has no idea that her entire life is about to irrevocably change. Because the next morning, when Whitney returns to pick up Amelia, an elderly woman answers the door. She's never seen or heard of Amelia and she lives in this house alone with her husband. It's every mother's worst nightmare, but this time there's no waking up from it. Distraught and terrified, as Whitney tries to get to the bottom of her daughter's disappearance, she is forced to confront the secrets she thought she had outrun years before. With time running out to find Amelia, Whitney is forced to journey to the darkest parts of her history and piece together a puzzle that will be the difference between Amelia's life and her death.
Where I Left Her: The pulse-racing thriller about every parent's worst nightmare . . .
by Amber GarzaA MISSING DAUGHTER. EVERY MOTHER'S WORST NIGHTMARE. SHE'S NOT WHERE I LEFT HERWhen Whitney drops her teenage daughter, Amelia, off at a sleepover at a friend's house, she has no idea that her entire life is about to irrevocably change. Because the next morning, when Whitney returns to pick up Amelia, an elderly woman answers the door. She's never seen or heard of Amelia and she lives in this house alone with her husband. It's every mother's worst nightmare, but this time there's no waking up from it. Distraught and terrified, as Whitney tries to get to the bottom of her daughter's disappearance, she is forced to confront the secrets she thought she had outrun years before. With time running out to find Amelia, Whitney is forced to journey to the darkest parts of her history and piece together a puzzle that will be the difference between Amelia's life and her death.
Where I Lost Her
by T. GreenwoodThe acclaimed author of Keeping Lucy crafts &“a spellbinding tale about finding what we most want in the places we least expect&” (Mary Kubica, New York Times–bestselling author). In her page-turning new novel, T. Greenwood follows one woman&’s journey through heartbreak and loss to courage and resolve, as she searches for the truth about a missing child. Eight years ago, Tess and Jake were considered a power couple of the New York publishing world—happy, in love, planning a family. Failed fertility treatments and a heartbreaking attempt at adoption have fractured their marriage and left Tess edgy and adrift. A visit to friends in rural Vermont throws Tess&’s world into further chaos when she sees a young, half-dressed child in the middle of the road, who then runs into the woods like a frightened deer. The entire town begins searching for the little girl. But there are no sightings, no other witnesses, no reports of missing children. As local police and Jake point out, Tess&’s imagination has played her false before. And yet Tess is compelled to keep looking, not only to save the little girl she can&’t forget but to salvage her broken heart as well. Blending her trademark lyrical prose with a superbly crafted and suspenseful narrative, Where I Lost Her is a gripping, haunting novel from a remarkable storyteller.&“Showcasing the power of friendship and of hope, this mysterious, suspenseful exploration of the human psyche will keep readers turning pages and losing sleep.&” —Publishers Weekly &“This intoxicating blend of women&’s fiction and psychological thriller is the perfect platform for Greenwood&’s exquisite prose and masterful storytelling.&” —RT Book Reviews (4.5 Stars, Top Pick)
Where Is Bianca?
by Ellery QueenThe 1-eyed cop Tim Corrigan tears New York apart in search of a vanished beauty Before the Korean War, Tim Corrigan was the toughest cop in the NYPD. He lost his left eye in battle, but that didn't make him any softer. The eye patch makes it impossible for Corrigan to work undercover, to blend in, to sneak. So he doesn't sneak, and he never whispers. He roars. Corrigan's closest friend is Chuck Baer, a private detective who saved his life more than once in Korea, and who is currently combing the city for a missing heiress named Bianca. When a woman matching her description is hauled out of the sewer, Corrigan fears he's solved his friend's case. But finding Bianca will take more than a lucky guess. The secret to her disappearance will draw Corrigan into the darkest part of New York's underbelly. In the city of the blind, the 1-eyed cop is king.
Where Is Janice Gantry?
by John D. MacdonaldWhere Is Janice Gantry?, one of many classic novels from crime writer John D. MacDonald, the beloved author of Cape Fear and the Travis McGee series, is now available as an eBook. Sam Brice is the perfect rugged hero, even with a face battered by eleven seasons in football, almost three in pro. He's involved with a young widow named Janice Gantry. But when she vanishes, Janice leaves behind a trail of blackmail, murder--and a man at war with his own sense of duty. Sam is too curious to steer clear of the mystifying disappearances off the Florida Keys . . . too stubborn to avoid making enemies with a cunning criminal and killer . . . and perhaps too enraged to do what he knows he must to save the one woman who matters: become as cold, impersonal, and deadly as an assassin. Features a new Introduction by Dean Koontz Praise for John D. MacDonald "The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller."--Stephen King "My favorite novelist of all time."--Dean Koontz "To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen."--Kurt Vonnegut "A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field. Talk about the best."--Mary Higgins Clark
Where Is Joe Merchant?: A Novel Tale
by Jimmy BuffettWhere is Joe Merchant? That's what his sister, Trevor Kane, the hemorrhoid-ointment heiress, wants to know. For Desdemona, Merchant is the missing link in her ongoing communications with space aliens. Tabloid journalist Rudy Breno only cares that Merchant gets bigger headlines than Elvis. And for renegade seaplane pilot Frank Bama, the mystery of the presumed-dead-but-often-sighted rock star is turning his life upside down. In his debut novel, Jimmy Buffett cooks up an irresistible gumbo of dreamers, wackos, pirates, and sharks, as he leads Trevor and Frank on a wild chase through the Caribbean Islands to a place where anything can happen . . . and everything does.
Where Is Mr. Zane? (Walker High Mystery #10)
by Eleanor RobinsJack has a big science test coming up, but when he gets to class his Science teacher is misssing. Jack decides to search for him. Walker High is a typical high school. The students of Walker attend classes, participate in sports and drama, cram for exams and go on field trips. Topics are involving and pertinent to young adult readers: romance, sports, friendship, exams, work, and family but with a twist of mystery.
Where It Hurts (Gus Murphy #1)
by Reed Farrel ColemanFrom the critically acclaimed and award-winning author comes a gritty, atmospheric new series about the other side of Long Island, far from the wealth of the Hamptons, where real people live—and die. <P><P> Gus Murphy thought he had the world all figured out. A retired Suffolk County cop, Gus had everything a man could want: a great marriage, two kids, a nice house, and the rest of his life ahead of him. But when tragedy strikes, his life is thrown into complete disarray. In the course of a single deadly moment, his family is blown apart and he is transformed from a man who believes he understands everything into a man who understands nothing.<P> Divorced and working as a courtesy van driver for the run-down hotel in which he has a room, Gus has settled into a mindless, soulless routine that barely keeps his grief at arm’s length. But Gus’s comfortable waking trance comes to an end when ex-con Tommy Delcamino asks him for help. Four months earlier, Tommy’s son T.J.’s battered body was discovered in a wooded lot, yet the Suffolk County PD doesn’t seem interested in pursuing the killers. In desperation, Tommy seeks out the only cop he ever trusted—Gus Murphy.<P> Gus reluctantly agrees to see what he can uncover. As he begins to sweep away the layers of dust that have collected over the case during the intervening months, Gus finds that Tommy was telling the truth. It seems that everyone involved with the late T.J Delcamino—from his best friend, to a gang enforcer, to a mafia capo, and even the police—has something to hide, and all are willing to go to extreme lengths to keep it hidden. It’s a dangerous favor Gus has taken on as he claws his way back to take a place among the living, while searching through the sewers for a killer.
Where Ivy Dares to Grow: A Gothic Time Travel Love Story
by Marielle ThompsonMexican Gothic meets Outlander in this spellbinding, atmospheric timeslip debut novel, as a woman struggling with her mental health spends the winter with her cruel in-laws in their eerie, haunting manor that sweeps her back through time and into the arms of her fiancé's mysterious, alluring 19th century ancestor. Traveling to be with her fiancé&’s terminally ill mother in her last days, Saoirse Read expected her introduction to the family&’s ancestral home would be bittersweet. But the stark thrust of Langdon Hall against the cliff and the hundred darkened windows in its battered walls are almost as forbidding as the woman who lies wasting inside. Her fiancé&’s parents make no secret of their distaste for Saoirse, and their feelings have long since spread to their son. Or perhaps it is only the shadows of her mind suggesting she&’s unwelcome, seizing on her fears while her beloved grieves? As Saoirse takes to wandering the estate&’s winding, dreamlike gardens, overgrown and half-wild with neglect, she slips back through time to 1818. There she meets Theo Page, a man like her fiancé but softer, with all the charms of that gentler age, and who clearly harbors a fervent interest in her. As it becomes clear that Theo is her fiancé&’s ancestor, and the tenuous peace of Langdon Hall crumbles around her, Saoirse finds she&’s no longer sure which dreams and doubts belong to the present—and which might not be dreams at all . . . &“Rich, immersive, and heartachingly romantic.&” —B. R. Myers, bestselling author of A Dreadful Splendor&“Delivers all the hallmarks of a classic Gothic novel told in a lyrical and hauntingly beautiful new voice.&” —Hester Fox, author of A Lullaby for Witches&“The novel tugs at the heart, filled with yearning for a real love who sees you as you really are, and the journey to step from the shadows to the sun.&” —Kim Taylor Blakemore, author of The Deception&“Richly drawn and evocative…Marielle Thompson is a writer to watch!&” —Paulette Kennedy, author of Parting the Veil&“A story about love in its many forms—and the aches it sometimes brings. A Gothic daydream of a read!&” –Briana Una McGuckin, author of On Good Authority&“A story that is at once a haunting gothic novel, a swoon-worthy romantic tale, and an unflinching look at what it can be to live with mental illness.&” –Alyssa Palombo, author of The Spellbook of Katrina Van Tassel
Where Ivy Dares to Grow: Sneak Peek
by Marielle ThompsonBe one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition!Mexican Gothic meets Outlander in a debut novel in which a woman struggling with her mental health spends the winter with her cruel in-laws in their eerie, haunting manor that sweeps her back through time and into the arms of her fiancé's mysterious, alluring ancestor in the 19th century.Traveling to be with her fiancé&’s terminally ill mother in her last days, Saoirse Read expected her introduction to the family's ancestral home would be bittersweet. But the stark thrust of Langdon Hall against the cliff and the hundred darkened windows in its battered walls are almost as forbidding as the woman who lies wasting inside. Her fiancé&’s parents make no secret of their distaste for Saoirse, and their feelings have long since spread to their son. Or perhaps it is only the shadows of her mind suggesting she&’s unwelcome, seizing on her fears while her beloved grieves?As Saoirse takes to wandering the estate&’s winding, dreamlike gardens, overgrown and half-wild with neglect, she slips back through time to 1818. There she meets Theo Page, a man like her fiancé but softer, with all the charms of that gentler age, and who clearly harbors a fervent interest in her. As it becomes clear that Theo is her fiancé&’s ancestor, and the tenuous peace of Langdon Hall crumbles around her, Saoirse finds she&’s no longer sure which dreams and doubts belong to the present—and which might not be dreams at all . . .Praise for WHERE IVY DARES TO GROW&“Where Ivy Dares to Grow delivers all the hallmarks of a classic Gothic novel told in a lyrical and hauntingly beautiful new voice.&” —Hester Fox, author of A Lullaby for Witches&“The novel tugs at the heart, filled with yearning for a real love who sees you as you really are, and the journey to step from the shadows to the sun.&” —Kim Taylor Blakemore, author of The Deception&“Richly drawn and evocative, Where Ivy Dares to Grow is a sophisticated and masterful tale […] I couldn't put this one down. Marielle Thompson is a writer to watch!&” —Paulette Kennedy, author of Parting the Veil
Where Lawyers Fear to Tread (The Willa Jansson Mysteries #1)
by Lia MateraA San Francisco student&’s about to discover law school can be murderous in this comic mystery series opener.Willa Jansson picked the wrong time to quit smoking. Exams are four weeks away. And if she&’s not sitting in class, studying, or sipping innumerable cups of coffee, then she&’s toiling away as the senior articles editor at the Malhousie Law Review. This job, and beingin the top 10 percent of her class, means she&’ll be able to land her dream job when she graduates. But at the moment, she has an even bigger problem to deal with . . .After Malhousie&’s editor in chief, super-student Susan Green, is found bludgeoned to death, strangers—curious reporters, angry professors, and high-profile lawyers—keep snooping around the office. Then another editor fights to take Susan&’s position, only to meet the same grisly end. Willa knows she must find out quickly who&’s killing her fellow students and why—because, as the new editor in chief, she could be next . . . Praise for the Willa Jansson Mysteries &“Willa Jansson is one of the most articulate and surely the wittiest of women sleuths at large in the genre.&” —The New York Times Book Review &“Readers will be shaken by Matera&’s rapier-sharp dissection of personal relationships and radical ideologies. Matera again demonstrates that she is one of today&’s best mystery writers.&” —Publishers Weekly
Where Love Has Gone
by Harold RobbinsOnly the author of The Carpetbaggers could have written this explosive novel about the moment of truth for a group of people trapped between a disastrous past and a precarious future. You will meet Luke Carey, who woke up one night to the telephone call that altered his entire life; Nora, his first wife, who believed that her only responsibility was to her ever- hungry body; Dani, their daughter, fourteen and rudderless in a glittering adult world; Marguerite Cecilia Hayden, Dani's grandmother, who could manage two huge fortunes but not her amoral daughter; and Elizabeth, Luke's second wife, who took a gamble few women would willingly take.
Where Memories Lie (Duncan Kincaid / Gemma James #12)
by Deborah CrombieA lifetime ago, Erika Rosenthal and her late husband, David, fled to England to escape the Nazis--which is all Scotland Yard Detective Inspector Gemma James truly knows about her secretive friend's past. But Erika needs Gemma's help now. A family heirloom, stolen during their flight, is being sold at a prestigious London auction house. Who has had it all these years? And was Erika's husband's death more sinister than it appeared? Hidden somewhere in the shadowy, exclusive world of London's monied society are answers to these questions, and to a shocking new murder--one which kicks the enquiries into high gear and brings Detective Superintendent Duncan Kincaid, Gemma's partner and colleague, into the case. Their investigation could exact justice for Erika, and lead them both to shocking revelations and repercussions that echo across the years.
Where Mercy Begins (Miracles and Mysteries of Mercy Hospital #1)
by Kathleen Y’barboWhen they aren’t caring for the patients at Mercy Hospital, Evelyn, Joy, Anne, and Shirley quickly discover that the hospital, with its secret passageways and hidden historical treasures, is a place of intrigue, adventure, and amazing miracles. Ever since the days of the Civil War, it has been rumored that Mercy Hospital is under the protection of a guardian angel. But when the famous Mercy Angel goes missing in the middle of the night, everyone is scrambling to find out who stole it. The day after it disappears, a woman who has a striking resemblance to the statue, shows up at the hospital. Is she really hoping for a job at Mercy, or could she be their hospital angel come to life? Four talented women from very different walks of life witness the miracles happening around them at Mercy Hospital and soon become fast friends. Join Joy Atkins, Evelyn Perry, Anne Mabry, and Shirley Bashore as, together, they solve the puzzling mysteries that arise at this Charleston, South Carolina, historic hospital--rumored to be under the protection of a guardian angel. Come along as our quartet of faithful friends solve mysteries, stumble upon a few of the hospital’s hidden and forgotten passageways, and discover historical treasures along the way! This fast-paced series is filled with inspiration, adventure, mystery, delightful humor, and loads of Southern charm!
Where Monsters Dwell: A Novel (Odd Singsaker #1)
by Jorgen BrekkeGruesome murders in America and Norway are intwined with the legacy of a sixteenth-century serial killer in the acclaimed Norwegian crime thriller debut.The curator of the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Richmond, Virginia, is found flayed and beheaded in his office. The case is oddly similar to one in Trondheim, Norway, where the corpse of a library archivist is found locked inside a rare book vault. Now Richmond homicide detective Felicia Stone and Trondheim police inspector Odd Singsaker find themselves investigating parallel murders half a world apart.But the similarities take an unsettling turn when they discover that both murders are somehow connected to a sixteenth century palimpsest book—The Book of John—which appears to be the journal of a serial killer from 1529 Norway. Most disturbing of all, the book is bound in human skin.“Addictive . . . suspenseful . . . I loved this book!” —Raymond Khoury
Where Nobody Dies (The Cass Jameson Mysteries #2)
by Carolyn WheatWhen her client is murdered, Cass must defend a man she loathes In the last three months, Cass Jameson has made eleven appearances in Brooklyn family court, helping a secretary named Linda battle her ex-husband, Brad, for custody of their daughter. When the judge rules in Linda&’s favor, Brad flies into a rage, screaming threats so violent that a cop is forced to subdue him. It is an incident that Cass would like to forget. But when she comes home one night and sees the police outside the building where both she and Linda live, she knows she never will. Linda has been murdered in her apartment, stabbed repeatedly and left to die in a pool of blood. The prime suspect is her ex-husband, but Cass doesn&’t believe Brad was capable of murder. After months of fighting him in court, she takes Brad on as a client to prove that he was framed—and to ensure that his daughter has one parent left to count on.
Where Oblivion Dwells
by Laura Romo Lorena FrancoHorror, ghosts, mystery, crimes, romance, secrets, lies, extraordinary characters and the power of the supernatural will be the key pieces of this extraordinary story that will keep you on the edge until the very end. Ever since Tom Levy died in strange circumstances twelve years ago, Amy Campbell stopped being herself. At thirty-seven, she lives a quiet and calm life in Chelsea, London. She has no friends and she avoids all men that take an interest in her. She still remembers Tom's last words... mysterious and meaningless, right before he died. As if the visions he had had since he was a child had warned him of his imminent death. Tom still visits Amy in dreams... a fact that complicates her life irreparably. An intriguing story that will take you to the place WHERE OBLIVION DWELLS.
Where Old Bones Lie (Mitchell & Markby 5): A Cotswold crime novel of love, lies and betrayal
by Ann GrangerA tangle of conflicting clues, suspects and possible witnesses... Meredith Mitchell is involved in yet another murder case with Cotswold Chief Inspector Markby in Where Old Bones Lie, the fifth whodunit in Ann Granger's Mitchell & Markby series. The perfect read for fans of M.C. Beaton, Agatha Christie and ITV's Midsomer Murders.'A tidy, inventive and intricate plot graced with lovely scenic descriptions' - Publishers WeeklyWhat do you do when you think your ex-lover has murdered his wife? That's the question Ursula Gretton, an archeologist working on the Saxon burial ground on Bamford Hill, puts to Meredith Mitchell in the hope that Meredith's friendship with Cotswold Chief Inspector Markby might cast some light on her dilemma. But Markby is dismissive of Ursula's suspicions concerning the disappearance of Dan Woollard's wife - until a body is found in the rubbish dump near the site Woollard and Ursula have been excavating. Woollard's team of archeologists aren't the only ones to disturb the peace of the windswept hill. Much to the fury of a taciturn pair of local landowners, a band of New Age travellers has set up camp on the hill, only to disappear the day the body's discovered. Markby is faced with a tangle of conflicting clues, suspects and possible witnesses - amongst the latter Meredith Mitchell - and when a second body is found it is clear the web is growing even more complex, and destructive.What readers are saying about Where Old Bones Lie:'Ann Granger peppers her stories with plenty of characters, twists and turns and motives, keeping the reader guessing as to who the actual killer could be''You'll hang on each and every page until you come to the amazing conclusion''A well written mystery with an interesting archaeological background and well-drawn characters'
Where Old Bones Lie (Mitchell & Markby 5): A Cotswold crime novel of love, lies and betrayal
by Ann GrangerA tangle of conflicting clues, suspects and possible witnesses... Meredith Mitchell is involved in yet another murder case with Cotswold Chief Inspector Markby in Where Old Bones Lie, the fifth whodunit in Ann Granger's Mitchell & Markby series. The perfect read for fans of M.C. Beaton, Agatha Christie and ITV's Midsomer Murders.'A tidy, inventive and intricate plot graced with lovely scenic descriptions' - Publishers WeeklyWhat do you do when you think your ex-lover has murdered his wife? That's the question Ursula Gretton, an archeologist working on the Saxon burial ground on Bamford Hill, puts to Meredith Mitchell in the hope that Meredith's friendship with Cotswold Chief Inspector Markby might cast some light on her dilemma. But Markby is dismissive of Ursula's suspicions concerning the disappearance of Dan Woollard's wife - until a body is found in the rubbish dump near the site Woollard and Ursula have been excavating. Woollard's team of archeologists aren't the only ones to disturb the peace of the windswept hill. Much to the fury of a taciturn pair of local landowners, a band of New Age travellers has set up camp on the hill, only to disappear the day the body's discovered. Markby is faced with a tangle of conflicting clues, suspects and possible witnesses - amongst the latter Meredith Mitchell - and when a second body is found it is clear the web is growing even more complex, and destructive.What readers are saying about Where Old Bones Lie:'Ann Granger peppers her stories withplenty of characters, twists and turns and motives, keeping the reader guessing as to who the actual killer could be''You'll hang on each and every page until you come to the amazing conclusion''A well written mystery with an interesting archaeological background and well-drawn characters'
Where Petals Fall
by Shirley WellsWhen two young boys find a woman's body in a quarry, Jill Kennedy and DCI Max Trentham experience a definite feeling of déjà vu.Five years earlier, four women were found murdered in exactly the same way. Weirdly, the bodies had each been discovered wrapped in a shroud - so the killer was soon dubbed 'The Undertaker'. Following Jill's profiling the police tried to arrest a loner called Edward Marshall, but the man had fled and, after a high-speed car chase, lost control and went over a cliff. His car was found but his body never was.Now there are three possibilities: Marshall somehow survived that plunge into the sea; Marshall was innocent and the real killer is back - or a copycat is at work. It is up to Jill and Max to work out whether a terrible mistake was made by the police five years ago... or whether the original murderer had an apprentice waiting in the wings.
Where Petals Fall
by Shirley WellsWhen two young boys find a woman's body in a quarry, Jill Kennedy and DCI Max Trentham experience a definite feeling of déjà vu.Five years earlier, four women were found murdered in exactly the same way. Weirdly, the bodies had each been discovered wrapped in a shroud - so the killer was soon dubbed 'The Undertaker'. Following Jill's profiling the police tried to arrest a loner called Edward Marshall, but the man had fled and, after a high-speed car chase, lost control and went over a cliff. His car was found but his body never was.Now there are three possibilities: Marshall somehow survived that plunge into the sea; Marshall was innocent and the real killer is back - or a copycat is at work. It is up to Jill and Max to work out whether a terrible mistake was made by the police five years ago... or whether the original murderer had an apprentice waiting in the wings.
Where Roses Fade: The Lydmouth Crime Series Book 5
by Andrew Taylor'Andrew Taylor is a master story-teller' Daily Telegraph From the No.1 bestselling author of The Ashes of London and The Fire Court, this is the fifth instalment in the acclaimed Lydmouth seriesWhen Mattie Harris's body is found drowned in the river, everyone in Lydmouth knows something is wrong. Mattie wasn't a swimmer - it can't have been a simple accident. She was drunk on the last night of her life - could she have fallen in? Or was she pushed? Mattie was a waitress, of no importance at all, so when Lydmouth's most prominent citizens become very anxious to establish that her death was accidental, Jill Francis's suspicions become roused. In the meantime she is becoming ever closer to Inspector Richard Thornhill, and discovering that the living have as many secrets as the dead...'An excellent writer. He plots with care and intelligence and the solution to the mystery is satisfyingly chilling' The Times'The most under-rated crime writer in Britain today' Val McDermid 'There is no denying Taylor's talent, his prose exudes a quality uncommon among his contemporaries' Time Out