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A Fatal End

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A Fatal End by Faith Martin is a gripping crime and thriller novel featuring Detective Hillary Greene. In this story, Greene faces a challenging case as she delves into the mysterious death of a man who'd been wrongly accused in the past. As she navigates through lies and hidden truths, Greene must unravel the complexities to solve the case and bring justice to light.
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This gripping crime thriller may appeal to you if you enjoy intricate murder mysteries set in atmospheric locations with a strong, resourceful detective on the case. Fans of character-driven plots and unraveling long-buried secrets will find the twists and turns particularly enticing.

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Don’t miss Faith Martin’s fiendishly clever new novel, Murder by Candlelight, set in the 1920s and described as ‘the perfect village mystery’ by J.M. Hall

‘There is so much to love about A Fatal End… Another nail-biting mystery awaits.’ The Lancashire Post

An absolutely gripping cozy mystery for all crime thriller fans, from million-copy bestseller Faith Martin

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Don’t miss Faith Martin’s fiendishly clever new novel, Murder by Candlelight, set in the 1920s and described as ‘the perfect village mystery’ by J.M. Hall.

‘There is so much to love about A Fatal End… Another nail-biting mystery awaits.’ The Lancashire Post

Oxford, 1963. In a backstreet club, people dance the night away to their favourite band. But behind the scenes there is trouble afoot. An argument is brewing between band members, two possessive girlfriends have plans for their partners, the club manager is creaming off profits – and a tragic accident leaves the lead singer dead.

But was it an accident at all? Coroner Clement Ryder is suspicious, and WPC Trudy Loveday knows there’s only one thing for it. She’s going undercover, deep into the seedy underbelly of Oxford nightlife.

Meanwhile, Clement’s own secret is becoming increasingly difficult to keep hidden, and discovering the singer’s murderer might not be the only shock in store for Trudy…

An unputdownable murder mystery perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Agatha Christie and Val McDermid!

‘A brilliant book! The pairing of Ryder and Loveday is a stroke of genius.’ Clare Chase, author of the Eve Mallow and Tara Thorpe mysteries

Readers LOVE A Fatal End!

Excellent dramatic storyline!… I was kept guessing until the very end. An excellent read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Another great read… A fab murder mystery.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I absolutely love this series, and this book may be my favourite… A fast-paced, engaging mystery.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Highly recommended… Ms Martin’s best series.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Another fabulous Ryder and Loveday book from the always brilliant Faith Martin… Great characters and superb plotting.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Ryder and Loveday Series
Book 1: A FATAL OBSESSION
Book 2: A FATAL MISTAKE
Book 3: A FATAL FLAW
Book 4: A FATAL SECRET
Book 5: A FATAL TRUTH
Book 6: A FATAL AFFAIR
Book 7: A FATAL NIGHT
Book 8: A FATAL END

Series: Ryder and Loveday

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  • A Fatal End
    Don’t miss Faith Martin’s fiendishly clever new novel, Murder by Candlelight, set in the 1920s and described as ‘the perfect village mystery’ by J.M. Hall. ‘There is so much to love about A Fatal End… Another nail-biting mystery awaits.’ The Lancashire Post Oxford, 1963. In a backstreet club, people dance the night away to their favourite band. But behind the...
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The Lancashire Post commends A Fatal End for being a nail-biting mystery filled with thrilling twists and turns typical of Faith Martin's style. Praise is also given to the characters in Faith Martin's works, with Angela Marsons highlighting them as some of the best, and Clare Chase applauding the innovative pairing of Ryder and Loveday.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008410551

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ Digital

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Faith Martin has been writing for over 25 years, in four genres and under four different pen names. She was born in Oxford and sets most of her crime novels within sight of the city of dreaming spires. A real nature lover and aficionado of the countryside, descriptions of wildlife and native flora often find their way into her manuscripts.

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