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Baby Blues
Quick ViewQuick ViewWPC Samantha Barrie has survived her first few years at Wyre Hall police station in the Peninsula. Station politics, sexist colleagues and belligerent busybodies are just some of the things she has to deal with on a daily basis, and that’s before the day job itself.
But now comes her toughest test yet, as a series of cases thrust her right into the heart of the action – but this time Sam, and those close to her, are the ones under investigation.
Baby Blues is the next instalment in the story of WPC Sam Berrie, a gripping story of policing and life in 1970s England.
Baby Blues is published by Burning Chair on 6 July 2023. Pre-order your copy today!
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The Head of the Snake
Quick ViewQuick ViewBook Two in the Sarah Black Series
Sarah Black is back and—with or without her MI6 handlers—is hungry for revenge.
Scarred from her exploits in Tbilisi, she still has unfinished business in the murky world of global espionage. But will bringing her foe to justice really be enough to satisfy her need for vengeance, or must she find and cut off the real head of the snake?
The Head of the Snake is the second novel in the Sarah Black series, and the sequel to The King’s Pawn, described by bestselling author Richard Lyntton as “A world of intrigue, deception, and a perilous slalom of twists and turns you… might never recover from”.
Published by Burning Chair on 31 March 2023 – Get your copy today!
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The King’s Pawn
Quick ViewQuick ViewBook One in the Sarah Black Series
Sarah Black is the ultimate rookie. Young, naïve and inexperienced, she is thrown into a world where nothing is as it seems, and no one can be trusted. Unsupported and out of her depth, Sarah must learn the rules of the spy game to survive.
The King’s Pawn is the debut spy thriller from exciting new author Lucy Hooft, and is published by Burning Chair on 17 November 2022. Buy your copy today by clicking below!
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Killer in the Crowd
Quick ViewQuick View**FINALIST – PAGE TURNER AWARDS 2022**
“Utterly compelling. Mystery in the music world.” – Steve Harley – Cockney Rebel – singer, songwriter
“A real escapist page-turner with plenty of plot twists, oodles of drama and a compelling cast. Terrific.” – Nick Crane, author and broadcaster
Live music is in her blood, but as the death threats arrive, she fears there’s a killer in the crowd.
If you love mystery thrillers with a musical twist, then you’ll love Killer in the Crowd, the debut novel from P N Johnson.
Killer in the Crowd is published by Burning Chair. Buy your copy today!
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Blue Bird
Quick ViewQuick ViewA new cop. A fresh start. A dark secret.
Blue Bird is the debut novel from Trish Finnegan, a police thriller with a twist. A story of dark secrets, and innocence lost.
“A visceral and compelling debut… ‘Life On Mars’ with a scouse accent.” – Neil Lancaster, author of the best-selling Tom Novak series.
“Fans of historical crime fiction won’t want to miss Trish Finnegan’s debut – Blue Bird! A compelling and complex mix of suspense will keep you turning the pages! Gritty, insightful and addictive – recommended!” – Noelle Holton, award-winning blogger and author.
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