Buried Crimes

a British crime mystery full of twists

von Michael Hambling

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Discover a series of British crime mysteries set on the Dorset coast from bestselling author Michael Hambling.Meet Detective Sophie Allen. To understand the present, she must dive deep into the past. But unearthing long-forgotten secrets will have devastating consequences - for Sophie and the local community.Devastating family secrets from the past. Sisters with a murderous rivalry . . .A family move into their dream home in Dorchester. It seems perfect, particularly for their two children. But when Philip and Jill Freeman decide to move a buddleia bush, what they find buried beneath its roots will haunt them forever.Why have two children's skeletons been lovingly wrapped and buried in their garden?DCI Sophie Allen is forced to probe crimes that occurred many years before. Crimes that cause emotional upheavals within the local community.In a complex investigation, Sophie unearths family secrets which carry on having devastating effects to this day and risk taking new lives.This gritty crime mystery is perfect for fans of Joy Ellis, Ann Cleeves, J.D. Kirk, J.M. Dalgliesh and Pauline Rowson.READERS LOVE BURIED CRIMES: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Riveting storyline, very interesting and believable characters, although a serious subject, some good humour mixed in too! Very well done!' Kindle customer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Honestly, once started I can't put them down. Brilliant author and books; it would make a great TV series.' JT⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'l could not put it down! This is a good series for anyone who enjoys a good detective novel, lots of twists and turns right up to the end.' Kindle customer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This author never fails to entertain his readers. With a backdrop of scenic Dorset, DCI Sophie Allen is in her element as she leads her loyal team of detectives in this gripping murder mystery.' Kindle customer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An excellent read, so many twists and turns. I couldn't put this down.' Sian T.THE DETECTIVESDCI Sophie Allen is Dorset's acknowledged expert on murder and violent crime. She's head of the newly formed Violent Crime Unit in Dorset and is pushed to the limit in her first major case. She's in her forties, and lives with her husband in Wareham. She has two grown-up daughters. Sophie has a law degree and a master's in criminal psychology. Her brilliant mind conceals some dark secrets from her past.DS Barry Marsh is based at Swanage police station. He's quiet, methodical and dedicated, the perfect foil for Sophie's hidden fragility.THE SETTINGDorset is beautiful county in the south-west of England, made up of picturesque market towns, traditional farmland and a stunning section of the coastline. Its beauty belies a darkness beneath the surface.

• Themen: Belletristik Kriminalromane und Mystery Polizeiarbeit & Forensik
• ISBN: 9781835268568
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 30.10.2024
• Größe: 198 x 129 mm
• Verlag: Joffe Books Ltd