A Fatal End: An absolutely gripping cozy mystery for all crime thriller fans, from million-copy bestseller Faith Martin (Ryder and Loveday, Book 8)

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 bandmembers, 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 favorite… 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 The rural town of Oxford, usually known for its cosy charm, becomes the epicentre of a thrilling detective story. The top sleuths, Ryder and Loveday, navigate through the small town, uncovering crime and secrets that shatter the illusion of this peaceful fiction. For fans of Lj Ross (Panic), J. R. Ellis (The Canal Murders), Rachel Mclean (The Mine), J M Dalgliesh (The Talisker Dead), and Dee Macdonald (A Body at the Altar). HarperCollins 2022