A Fatal Affair

Don't miss A Dangerous Train of Thought, the thrilling latest installment in the Ryder & Loveday series! Pre-order now. ‘The pairing of Ryder and Loveday is a stroke of genius.’ Clare Chase, author of the Eve Mallow and Tara Thorpe mysteries Oxfordshire, 1962. As May Day dawns in the peaceful village of Middle Fenton, a young woman is found brutally strangled, her body tied up with ribbons in the middle of the green. A week later, her boyfriend is found hanged in a local barn, and the police assume guilt over murdering his beloved has driven him to suicide – but not everyone is convinced. WPC Trudy Loveday and Coroner Clement Ryder are called in to investigate, and it doesn’t take long for them to suspect a far more chilling truth: a double murderer is at large. As the pair dig deeper, it becomes clear the killer will do anything to protect their secret – even kill again. With time running out, can Trudy and Clement unmask the culprit before they become the next victims? A gripping, twisty cosy crime novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman and M.C. Beaton. Readers LOVE A Fatal Affair! ‘Absolutely perfect! This is the book I have been craving since I last read the Thursday Murder Club series!’ ????? ‘The sixth of the series, and they keep getting better and better.’ ????? ‘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.'????? ‘I loved this… The best one to date… Reminiscent of Agatha Christie's gentle style and incisive detection… I look forward to more in this series!’ ????? ‘Fresh and different… Will get you hooked!’ ????? ‘Fabulous mystery… Highly recommended, the perfect way to spend an afternoon on the sofa. ’ ????? ‘You can’t beat Faith Martin for a bit of highly enjoyable light relief… First class and a joy to read.’ ????? ‘Ryder and Loveday are a fab crime fighting odd couple… More please.’ ????? ‘Martin’s books never disappoint. This is another very good simple mystery “whodunnit” that will keep you guessing until the very end.’ ????? ‘Having read and enjoyed all of the books in the series so far, I sat down looking forward to another story filled with mystery and intrigue. I was not disappointed… I can thoroughly recommend this book to lovers of thrilling mystery stories.’ ????? 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