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The Crooked Shore
The riveting cold case mystery
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'So you want to know why I killed Ramona Smith?'
Hannah Scarlett is investigating the disappearance of a young woman from Bowness more than twenty years ago. Hannah's former boss, Ben Kind, thought he knew what happened to Ramona Smith and the prime suspect was charged, but found not guilty. Now the case comes back into the public eye as the result of a shocking tragedy on the Crooked Shore, on the south coast of the county.
Tensions mount in the summer heat as a ruthless killer who has already got away with one murder, plans further appalling crimes. Scarlett finds herself racing against the clock as she strives to solve the case.
The Crooked Shore by Martin Edwards is a thrilling mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats, as Hannah Scarlett unravels the secrets of a chilling case that has haunted her for years.
Series: Lake District Cold-Case Mysteries
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The Crooked Shore
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ISBN: 9780749027964
Publisher: Allison & Busby
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 17 February 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Allison & Busby
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 352
About the Author
MARTIN EDWARDS was born in Knutsford, Cheshire. He read law at Balliol College, Oxford and trained as a solicitor. He is the author of the legal mysteries featuring Harry Devlin adnd writes the popular crime series set in the Lake District. He is also a critic and has edited various short story collections and writes The Martin Edward's Column on BookNoir.
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