A Fatal Secret

Don't miss , the thrilling latest installment in the Ryder & Loveday series! Pre-order now. ‘Absolutely loved it… The characters were some of the best I’ve read in a long time.’ Angela Marsons, no. 1 bestselling author of the Kim Stone series Readers LOVE ! ‘The pairing of Ryder and Loveday is a stroke of genius.’ Clare Chase, author of the Eve Mallow and Tara Thorpe mysteries Oxford, 1961. At first, it appears to be a tragic accident – but Coroner Clement Ryder and WPC Trudy Loveday aren’t convinced. Why would a boy afraid of heights go near a well? And if he was climbing and accidentally fell, why are there no signs of cuts or dirt on his hands? As they investigate, the secrets of Briar’s Hall – and the mysterious de Lacey family who live there – begin to surface. Soon, Ryder and Loveday begin to fear that Eddie may have stumbled upon a secret that someone was willing to kill for… A gripping, twisty cosy crime novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman and M.C. Beaton. ‘ since I last read the Thursday Murder Club series!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Very entertaining… Full of red herrings, plot twists and turns. I thought I knew who was the killer but I was wrong.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Have become an – love her novels.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This author's books are . Her characters are likable, and the plots always keep me guessing. Excellent fun.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A book! This is … … Highly recommend this book and I give it ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gripping suspense that ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ I would highly recommend this book.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘… Crime-busting nostalgia at its very best.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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