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Burning Lies

(2024)
(The ninth book in the Dr Harrison Lane Mysteries series)
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The tangy smell of smoke hangs heavy in the air, mingling with the early morning mist. As it lifts, a shape emerges in the centre of the tranquil meadow. A scarecrow? No… rising from the ashes of a dying fire, stands a blackened wooden cross – and tied to it, the dark outline of a body.

When a woman is found burnt at the stake on the edge of a pretty English village, the police suspect this is no ordinary murder. Dr Harrison Lane, Head of the Ritualistic Behavioural Crime unit, is quickly summoned to unravel the mystery.

As Harrison investigates, he uncovers a web of deceit woven through the tight-knit community of Thistleford. The villagers claim the victim, Louise Swift, was a gifted psychic, beloved by all… but Harrison immediately senses darker forces at play.

When another body is discovered at nearby Harmony House, home to a group of reclusive ex-convicts seeking redemption, the case takes a sinister turn. Are the deaths connected? And does the house harbour more potential victims… or something far more dangerous?

As Harrison races to catch the killer, he must confront his own demons, re-awakened by this grisly case. Can he see through the lies all around him and unmask the evil hiding in Thistleford before it's too late?

A gripping, unputdownable thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. Perfect for fans of J M Dalgliesh and Rachel Lynch.

What readers are saying about Burning Lies:

Could not put down!!! Read this in one sitting, the most unputdownable book I've read this year! Captivating and engaging the entire time!” Reader review, ⭐���⭐⭐⭐

The term "page turner" was invented for this book! Harrison Lane is one of the best investigative leads out there, unique and complex - just like the mystery. Small town secrets, lies, history, and ego twist in all directions after someone is burned alive and suspects are everywhere. You won't put this one down until the end - guaranteed.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I don’t know where this series has been all my life, but I’m so glad I discovered it!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Fantastic addition to the series... a small-town mystery, where nothing is as it seems, and the truth is shrouded in deceit. I was on the edge of my seat.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What a twisty turning book this was, so good and exciting... having you keep guessing and alternating from one thought to the next, with a terrific end plot twist.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Yet another winner for me. Was hooked from start to finish." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Genre: Mystery

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