The Crime Writer

He plots perfect murders. Did he commit one?Award-winning author Diane Jeffrey returns with this blistering, dark thriller. 2019. 34 year-old Leona Walsh vanishes on a bitter afternoon while jogging on Exmoor. It’s a mystery which captures public interest and ignites wild speculation. The police have a prime suspect: Leona’s husband, Matthew, a renowned crime writer. He can plot the perfect crime. But is he capable of committing the perfect murder?Despite extensive searches, the police find no trace of Leona. As public interest dwindles, Matthew returns to raising their daughters, aware the cloud of suspicion is never far away.2024. Some human bones are discovered in a garden. Could they be Leona’s remains? And if so, is there enough evidence to find out what really happened five years ago?Journalist Gabriela Conti covered the news story back in 2019. The police may have stopped watching Matthew, but Gabriela hasn’t forgotten him. And she is determined this case will define her career… even if that means getting close to a murderer.*****''The Crime Writer bursts with suspense and intrigue with lots of thrilling twists'' Jane Corry''Such a clever premise and so brilliantly executed, The Crime Writer brims with authenticity and atmosphere – I was completely immersed in what it feels like to be at the heart of a high profile missing person case. Tense and twisty’ T. Orr Munro''An engrossing, enthralling, intriguing thriller'' Liz Nugent‘Compelling storytelling’ Daily Mail*****Readers are gripped by The Crime Writer:''Mysterious, gripping and a real page turner'' (Five stars)''A really intelligent thriller'' (Five stars)''An effortless read … flawless'' (Five stars)''This book was just perfect'' (Five stars)''Speechless'' (Five stars)''It’s impossible to put down – cancel all your plans for the day!'' (Five stars)''Diane Jeffrey has a way of instantly drawing you in'' (Five stars)''Pacey and brilliantly gripping'' (Five stars)''Definitely one I recommend to psychological thriller fans'' (Five stars)''Keeps you guessing right to the end'' (Five stars)

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