A Fatal Flaw
Published on 18. April 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-00-833077-4 (ISBN)
Description
Don't miss A Dangerous Train of Thought, the thrilling latest installment in the Ryder & Loveday series! Pre-order now.
'A beautifully crafted crime mystery I could not put down.' Anita Davison, author of the Flora Maguire series
Oxford, 1960. As excitement builds for the inaugural beauty pageant, the city is abuzz with anticipation. But the celebration is cut short when one of the leading contestants is found dead.
At first, her death is ruled a suicide. But as a string of sinister pranks and blackmail attempts comes to light, WPC Trudy Loveday and Coroner Clement Ryder are drawn into a complex investigation.
In a world of fierce rivalries and hidden agendas, the list of suspects grows longer by the day. What began as light-hearted competition may have turned into a deadly game. With time running out, Loveday and Ryder must uncover the truth - before the killer strikes again.
A gripping, twisty cosy crime novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman and M.C. Beaton.
'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
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
Readers LOVE Faith Martin's Ryder & Loveday series!
'Absolutely perfect! This is the book I have been craving since I last read the Thursday Murder Club series!' ?????
'Very entertaining... Full of red herrings, plot twists and turns. I thought I knew who was the killer but I was wrong.' ?????
'Have become an addict of Faith Martin - love her novels.' ?????
'This author's books are soothing to the soul. Her characters are likable, and the plots always keep me guessing. Excellent fun.'?????
'A beautifully crafted crime mystery I could not put down.' Anita Davison, author of the Flora Maguire series
Oxford, 1960. As excitement builds for the inaugural beauty pageant, the city is abuzz with anticipation. But the celebration is cut short when one of the leading contestants is found dead.
At first, her death is ruled a suicide. But as a string of sinister pranks and blackmail attempts comes to light, WPC Trudy Loveday and Coroner Clement Ryder are drawn into a complex investigation.
In a world of fierce rivalries and hidden agendas, the list of suspects grows longer by the day. What began as light-hearted competition may have turned into a deadly game. With time running out, Loveday and Ryder must uncover the truth - before the killer strikes again.
A gripping, twisty cosy crime novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman and M.C. Beaton.
'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
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
Readers LOVE Faith Martin's Ryder & Loveday series!
'Absolutely perfect! This is the book I have been craving since I last read the Thursday Murder Club series!' ?????
'Very entertaining... Full of red herrings, plot twists and turns. I thought I knew who was the killer but I was wrong.' ?????
'Have become an addict of Faith Martin - love her novels.' ?????
'This author's books are soothing to the soul. Her characters are likable, and the plots always keep me guessing. Excellent fun.'?????
Reviews / Votes
Praise for the Ryder and Loveday series:'A beautifully crafted crime mystery I could not put down.' Anita Davison, author of the Flora Maguire 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
'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 thrilling whodunit, packed with Martin's trademark labyrinthine plotting, stunning twists and turns.' The Lancashire Post
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
203 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-833077-4 (9780008330774)
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Faith Martin has been writing for thirty years and has published over fifty novels. She began writing romantic thrillers as Maxine Barry, but quickly turned to crime! It was when she turned to writing detective stories as Faith Martin that she became more widely known. Having lived in Oxfordshire all her life, both the city and the countryside often feature in her novels. The fauna and wildlife of a farming landscape has always played a big part in her life - and often sneaks its way onto the pages of her books.