Murder Undeniable


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The Deacon of an English Midlands village turns to sleuthing when a killer leaves a victim behind her husband’s pharmacy in this cozy mystery. As a Deacon at St. Lawrence parish Katerina Rowe enjoys a quiet life in the village of Eyam. But everything changes when she discovers the body of a man and a badly beaten woman in the alleyway behind her husband’s pharmacy. Kat is immediately drawn to Beth, the young woman she saved. But in order to keep her safe, Kat finds herself embroiled in a baffling mystery. When Beth’s house is set on fire, Kat offers the young woman sanctuary in her home. Soon the pair begin investigating the murder, with some help from Beth’s feisty grandmother, Doris. Neither the police, nor Kat’s husband, want Kat and Beth looking into their affairs. But as they keep digging, the pair of sleuths discover what kind of nightmares reside in their sleepy village . . .




The Kat and Mouse Murder Mysteries One to Four


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In one ebook volume: the first four books of the bestselling cosy series featuring the female sleuths of the Connection Investigation Agency. Murder Undeniable Katerina Rowe, a Deacon at the church in the sleepy village of Eyam, is happily married and her work is rewarding. But everything changes when she discovers the body of a man and a badly beaten woman, Beth, in the alleyway behind her husband’s pharmacy. With help from both Beth and her feisty grandmother, Doris, Kat finds herself trying to solve a baffling mystery. Murder Unexpected Kat and Beth, known as Mouse, have started a private investigation business in the sleepy village of Eyam. When a widow asks the sleuths for help, they find themselves searching for the birth mother of the widow’s husband—and are drawn into a deadly chase where nothing is what it seems. Murder Unearthed The local police have a double murder to contend with; two dead girls from the same village. Realising the murders aren’t linked, they summon the help of the Connection Investigation Agency, run by Kat, Mouse, and Doris. When it is discovered that one of the murdered girls was pregnant, the case takes an unexpected turn . . . Murder Untimely Early one morning, a body is discovered on the grounds of a local estate. The police soon learn that the victim is Nicola Armstrong, the mother of a child who disappeared ten years prior to her murder. The Connection investigators are brought in to help, but when a second body is found at Chatsworth, they must race against time to stop a killer.




The Couple Across The Street


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The gripping psychological thriller from the #2 bestselling author of The Family at No. 12! A darkness settles on this supposedly quiet street... When Clare becomes a widow, her response is something that shocks her – relief. All she wants to do is move on and figure out how to continue her life, alone, no matter the guilt that brings. So when Vic, her closest friend, comes to her, showing the signs of trouble in her own marriage, she is more than supportive in helping her leave Rob. But Vic doesn’t get the chance to do that. Because as they go over to Vic's house to collect her things, they find a body. Rob’s. It appears someone else had an axe to grind. But for Clare, already reeling from secrets from her own late husband’s dark past, she’s about to find out this murder isn’t as straightforward as it may appear... An addictive psychological thriller from bestselling author Anita Waller perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden. Praise for Anita Waller: 'A great cast of characters, a riveting storyline, a nail-biting climax' Valerie Keogh 'By page 3 I was hooked. By the end I was addicted' Owen Mullen ‘Talk about red herrings! This book kept me guessing... Intrigue and mystery. Murder! This talented and gifted author has written a cannot put down novel’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review ‘...family secrets, complex emotions and dark deeds from the past... delightful’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review ‘This is a one-sitting read, it will have you glued!... This story had all of the great ingredients murder, revenge, mystery to name a few - a page turner at its best’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review ‘This book once again demonstrates why Waller is one of my all time favourite authors... its twists and turns were fabulous... very gripping and entertaining’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review ‘I read all in one sitting. Would strongly recommend for readers of domestic noir and relationship thrillers’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review




Murder Unjoyful


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“Waller blends the joy of Christmas, friends and family with this ‘Unjoyful’ investigation which will hit Connections and those close to them very hard.” —Love Books, Read Books The lead up to Christmas sees the Connection private investigation team planning their festive season. Until a new case arrives . . . Catapulted into their biggest mystery yet, they are tasked with finding a killer who has been released on parole, and subsequently disappeared. Has he returned to finish the murder he tried to commit before his capture nineteen years earlier? As he targets his intended victim, his attention is also focused on the private investigators and their police colleagues with devastating effect. With families torn apart, Doris must seek assistance from a colleague from her past to give Connection the best chance of bringing a psychopath to justice. How will it end? Is this the last we will see of Kat, Mouse, Doris and Luke? And can Connection continue? Also available in the bestselling Kat and Mouse Murder mystery series: Murder Undeniable Murder Unexpected Murder Unearthed Murder Untimely




Shooting Pains


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A British doctor is caught up in suspicions of spousal abuse and murder in a riveting mystery by the author of Death by Appointment. When a patient visits Dr. Cathy Moreland with a disturbing story of marital tension and a bruise on her upper arm, Cathy is understandably concerned. But the young woman, Fiona, refuses further help despite confiding that she’s afraid of her husband. Cathy is more worried still when, just days later, Fiona’s husband urges her to sign his gun licence form. With no reason not to, Cathy reluctantly complies. Soon after, Cathy is horrified to hear of a death during a shooting party on a local estate. But Fiona is not the victim. Nor is Fiona’s husband the one who pulled the trigger—but it was his gun that took the victim down. Now Cathy is left questioning whether what looks like an accident is really a coincidence, and what’s been going on behind closed doors . . .




Blood Red


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The revamped Connection Investigation Agency team takes on a decades-old crime in this thriller from the bestselling author of Murder Unjoyful. The Connection Investigation Agency has seen big changes. New partners, Tessa, Luke, and Beth, have taken over and members of the old team have moved on to pastures new. On the first day of reopening, a body is discovered in the outhouse at the back of the office and their first case begins with bones that have lain undiscovered for twenty-five years. Can Luke take on his first solo case and solve it? Will Tessa prove to be as good an investigator as she was a DI? Will she solve the mystery of the threatening notes sent to two women, who become murder victims? As the agency digs deeper into the past and a link between the two cases is revealed, will this help or hinder? Praise for the thrillers of Anita Waller “Once again Anita Waller brings the reader a masterfully written, first class mystery thriller with a jaw dropping twist that will leave you speechless.” —Once Upon a Time Book Review “I always anticipate getting my hands on the latest Anita Waller thriller because I know I will not be able to put it down and I will be thoroughly surprised and entertained.” —Avonna Loves Genres “A must-read for crime thriller readers.” —Bookstormer “A really well written, gripping book with plenty of twists for me!” —Donna’s Book Blog “A tense, drama-packed read. I was literally biting my nails by the end.” —On the Shelf Reviews




Epitaph


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An English pensioner and PI is drawn into a baffling case that strikes close to home in this cozy mystery by the author of the Kat and Mouse series. Doris Lester has taken a well-deserved break from work. She’s planned a holiday with her best friend Wendy on a journey across the Yorkshire and Derbyshire Dales. But before they depart, a letter arrives that stirs up trouble and memories of the past. Soon Doris and Wendy are drawn into the mystery surrounding a troubled family, a missing person and gruesome murder. When Doris and Wendy join the investigation, intriguing revelations about Doris’s life come to the surface, which shock even those closest to her. Step by step they uncover secrets that could tear a family even further apart. Can Wendy and Doris solve the mystery? And if they do, will their lives ever be the same again?




One Hot Summer


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'A great cast of characters, a riveting storyline, a nail-biting climax' Valerie Keogh A city on fire. A killer who can’t be stopped. Who will be next? When two teenagers are found dead in a fire, DI Laura Henshall and DS Will Peters are called in to investigate. They believe it was a revenge attack gone wrong. But soon fires are cropping up everywhere, and the police suspect they’re dealing with something much bigger... something that could bring the city to its knees. With time running out, can the detectives find the arsonists before the city goes up in flames? A dark, captivating thriller from bestselling author Anita Waller, perfect for fans of Tana French and Jane Harper. Praise for Anita Waller: 'By page 3 I was hooked. By the end I was addicted' Owen Mullen 'This is just one WOW of a book, that has you in tears, angry, smiling, holding your breath and sat on the edge of your seat at times' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'The ending is so shocking that I had to read it twice and it then it haunted me for days! I cannot recommend this book highly enough!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'I thought this was a fantastic read, plenty of suspense, sadness and a wonderful storyline' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'Another excellent story from Anita and possibly the best crime thriller that I have read this year' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'Anita Waller is fast becoming my new favourite. Gosh this was gripping, it wasn’t 'til the DI Laura Henshall knew, that I knew the twist' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review




The Connection Trilogy


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Three novels starring the dedicated investigators at the Connection Investigation Agency: “I always anticipate getting my hands on the latest Anita Waller thriller.” —Avonna Loves Genres The Connection Investigation Agency team takes on crimes old and new in this collection of thrillers by the bestselling author, including: Blood Red The Connection Investigation Agency has seen big changes, and new partners Tessa, Luke, and Beth have taken over. Just as the agency reopens, a body is discovered in the office outhouse, and their first case begins with bones that have lain undiscovered for twenty-five years. Luke takes on the challenge of solving his first solo case, while former DI Tessa digs into the murders of two women who received threatening notes. But as the agency digs deeper into the past and a link between the two cases is revealed, will it help or hinder? Code Blue Five years ago, John and Caroline Coates were happily expecting the birth of twin girls—until an intruder ended their dreams. Now, John has come to the agency for help tracking down the man who caused them such grief. Back then, Tessa’s involvement was cut short when the cold case department quickly took over. This is a chance for her and Luke to follow the facts and finally lay this case to rest—but will the truth they reveal bring the Coateses the peace they crave or take them to further depths of despair? Mortal Green An author has moved into Leaf Cottage for a month-long research break in Eyam. When she disappears during a long walk around the village, no one misses her, presuming she’s working in solitude on her novel. Then her husband contacts the agency, and when they find the cottage empty, it’s only the beginning of a twisting trail of danger . . .




Code Blue


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“OMG . . . hit me like a sledgehammer! My heart seemed to stop beating and I was left reeling! . . . I read it from beginning to end in one sitting.” —Goodreads reviewer, five stars Five years after a couple’s life was shattered, the Connection Agency tries to bring them peace in a twist-filled mystery by the author of Blood Red . . . Five years ago, John and Caroline Coates were happily expecting the birth of twin girls, until an intruder ended their hopes and dreams. Now, John has come to the Connection Agency, asking for their help in tracking down the man who caused them such grief. Back then, Tessa’s involvement was cut short when the cold case department quickly took over. This is the chance for her and Luke to follow the facts and finally lay this case to rest. With the rest of the Connection team busy with other jobs, Tessa and Luke, alongside DI Eileen Haughton, an old colleague of Tessa’s from her police days, steadily follow the clues to an ending they could never have imagined—revealing a truth that could either bring the Coateses the peace they crave or take them to further depths of despair . . .