Murder Under the Sun

'So great ... it's criminal' SAGA 'With Cecily Gayford in charge, we are on safe ground' DAILY MAIL From beneath the beach umbrella, all might seem idyllic - children playing, sunbathers relaxing, ice slowly melting in a cocktail glass. But look a little closer, and all is not as it seems ... In these classic crime stories of midsummer murder and madness, the mercury is climbing - and so is the body count. Prepare to spend this summer holiday with some shady characters (in sunny places) and immerse yourself in tales of mystery and depravity at home and abroad. Just remember - there might be nothing new under the sun ... but murder is the most ancient art of all.

ONE OF THE WORLD'S FAVOURITE DETECTIVES RETURNS. ONE OF THE MOST READ AUTHORS OF THE DECADE. A BRAND-NEW MYSTERY FROM BESTSELLING FAITH MARTIN. SET IN THE GORGEOUS OXFORDSHIRE COUNTRYSIDE. Former Detective Hillary Greene and her cold case team are sweltering in their stuffy basement office on the hottest day of the year when they are handed an impossible case. Fifteen years ago, Imelda Phelps was battered to death in the hallway of her home. The brutal crime shocked the residents of the pretty market town of Chipping Norton. The killer was never caught. The motive for the murder remains a mystery. Could the happily married mother-of-two's stunning good looks have played a part in her death? Everyone will have to take a hard look in the mirror - and not everyone will like what they see. If Hillary is to crack the case, she must keep an open mind. But one thing is crystal-clear: this crime was personal. It's up to Hillary and her team to work out which of Imelda's family and friends is hiding a deadly secret. A secret lover. A humiliated husband. A vengeful ex-business partner. A resentful daughter. The list of suspects grows . . . Suddenly an unexpected lead throws the case wide open. And then a second body turns up. This cold case is now red hot . . . Perfect for fans of Betty Rowlands, Agatha Christie, L.J. Ross, P.F. Ford, J.R. Ellis, M.C. Beaton, or Clare Chase. READERS LOVE MURDER UNDER THE SUN: ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Hillary Greene at her best. A really great read.' Ruth C. ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A new Hillary Greene is always a cause for celebration. A great plot.' Amanda P. ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I really like Hillary Greene and especially her wry humour . . . An engrossing, entertaining read.' Vickie K. ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Another fantastic Hillary Greene book! . . . Full of twists and turns. I didn't see the ending coming.' Stacey P. ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Another great addition to this fantastic series. A riveting read.' Mary R. ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A captivating mystery thriller . . . Utterly gripping.' Alis P. ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I adore this series . . . Clever, twisty, intriguing, and a wonderful ending. A brilliant read.' Misfits Farm THE DETECTIVE DI Hillary Greene: An attractive, single woman in her fifties, Hillary Greene was a police officer of many years' experience (earning the rank of DI) and came up through the ranks. Consequently, she knew how the system worked, and was always fiercely loyal to the force without being blinkered to its faults. Forced to retire early through no fault of her own, she has now returned to the force as a civilian consultant on cold cases.