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A Fatal End
- Author
- Faith Martin
- Narrator
- Stephanie Racine
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 7 July 2022
- Run Time
- 8 hours 2 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Crime and / or mystery fiction, Classic crime and mystery fiction, Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Historical crime and mysteries
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
What to expect
Oxford, 1963. In a dimly lit backstreet club, the crowd dances the night away to their favourite band’s infectious rhythm. But behind the music, trouble is brewing. Bandmates clash, two possessive girlfriends plot their next move, and the club manager pockets profits on the sly. Then, a tragic accident claims the life of the lead singer.
But was it truly an accident? Coroner Clement Ryder is suspicious. WPC Trudy Loveday realises there’s only one way to uncover the truth – going undercover into the shadowy depths of Oxford’s nightlife.
Meanwhile, Clement’s own secret is becoming increasingly difficult to keep hidden. And when the truth about the singer’s death finally comes to light, it might not be the only shock in store for Trudy…
A gripping, twisty cosy crime novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman and M.C. Beaton.
‘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
Critics Review
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Praise for the Ryder & Loveday series:
‘There is so much to love about A Fatal End… Another nail-biting mystery awaits.’ The Lancashire Post
Praise for Faith Martin:
‘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
‘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
‘A thrilling whodunit, packed with Martin’s trademark labyrinthine plotting, stunning twists and turns.’ The Lancashire Post
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Details
- Author
- Faith Martin
- Narrator
- Stephanie Racine
- Duration
- 8 hours 2 minutes
- Release Date
- 7 July 2022
- ISBN
- 9780008410568
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Crime and / or mystery fiction, Classic crime and mystery fiction, Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Historical crime and mysteries
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
Don't miss A Dangerous Train of Thought, the thrilling latest installment in the Ryder & Loveday series! Pre-order now. 'This author's books are soothing to the soul. Her characters are likable, and the plots always keep me guessing. Excellent fun.’ Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Oxford, 1963. In a dimly lit backstreet club, the crowd dances the night away to their favourite band’s infectious rhythm. But behind the music, trouble is brewing. Bandmates clash, two possessive girlfriends plot their next move, and the club manager pockets profits on the sly. Then, a tragic accident claims the life of the lead singer. But was it truly an accident? Coroner Clement Ryder is suspicious. WPC Trudy Loveday realises there’s only one way to uncover the truth – going undercover into the shadowy depths of Oxford’s nightlife. Meanwhile, Clement’s own secret is becoming increasingly difficult to keep hidden. And when the truth about the singer’s death finally comes to light, it might not be the only shock in store for Trudy… A gripping, twisty cosy crime novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman and M.C. Beaton. ‘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
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