Left for Dead

The detective stared at the young woman lying on the bed. She almost looked peaceful, her face like porcelain. Despite everything she had been through, she was still beautiful.

When DI Bernie Noel hurries to Keira Howard’s hospital bedside, she knows that Keira has been lucky. Barely conscious and badly injured, at least she is alive. Convinced that Keira’s attack is the latest in a string of increasingly violent assaults on young women in the area, the next victim might not be so fortunate. So she vows to find the man who did this, and to stop him before anyone else gets hurt.

Spurring her team into action, she quickly hones in on a prime suspect. But then he suddenly dies while on police watch, and Bernie’s investigation goes into freefall. When Bernie’s superiors won’t let her take the case any further, her gut instinct tells her there’s much more to his death than meets the eye. If it was murder, who would want him dead, and why? So she determines to set out on her own to find out what happened.

But the closer Bernie comes to discovering the truth, the more she is putting her own life in danger. And with Keira finally strong enough to talk her about her attack, Bernie worries she may be at risk yet again. There’s someone out there who has killed to stay safe in the shadows; can Bernie stop another senseless death, and save Keira, before it’s too late?

An utterly compelling crime thriller full of twists and suspense, perfect for fans of Val McDermid, Angela Marsons and Cara Hunter.

Readers love LEFT FOR DEAD:

‘Wow what a book… I don't want to say anymore as it could spoil the book for others but this an excellent story and I have loved every second of reading it. BRILLIANT!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Joy Kluver has done it again! DI Bernie Noel is easily one of my favourite literary characters I’ve ever come across. What a treat book 3 is! Such beautifully complicated storylines throughout… Nail-bitingly tense.’

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‘From the first page it grabs your attention and holds it right to the end.

With its excellent plot and pacing, I had difficulty putting this book down. Left for Dead was such a compelling read, and I relished every moment.’ Rubie Reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Excellent... Did not realize it was 3rd in a series but had no trouble reading as a stand alone…. To me the author has done a great job if I do not figure out the ending. I did NOT figure it out. I highly recommend this book.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I will definitely be searching out the rest of this author’s work. An easy read and flows so well. I was engrossed... Plenty of twists and turns and much more tension and suspense which had me sat on the edge of my seat.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A fantastic read, great character development... A fast-paced read that had me guessing wrongly all the way… More please.’

Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Full of twists and unexpected developments… I have no hesitation in recommending.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This is a rapid-paced, compelling story with masterful execution. The constant action means there is never a dull moment.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐




Genre: Mystery