MAKE BELIEVE a gripping crime thriller filled with twists (Detective Janine Lewis Mysteries)

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About MAKE BELIEVE a gripping crime thriller filled with twists (Detective Janine Lewis Mysteries)

DISCOVER ONE OF THE MOST ELECTRIFYING CRIME SERIES EVER WRITTEN. What everyone is saying about Cath Staincliffe: “A real knockout.” Ian Rankin “One of the best police procedurals I’ve read this year.” Ann Cleeves “Powerful, complex, and utterly gripping.” Sunday Mirror “A star in the firmament of British crime fiction.” Big Issue “Mercilessly exciting.” Daily Telegraph _________________________ The sun comes out on a Saturday afternoon in Manchester. Proud young mum Claire is watching her three-year-old son Sammy in the local playground. A little girl falls. Claire bends down to help. When she turns round Sammy is gone. As each day passes, the chances of finding Sammy alive get slimmer. DCI Janine Lewis understands his mum’s agony — she has four kids of her own. Day nine. A little boy’s body is found in a sewer. Wrapped in a sheet. But this is a case where nothing is as it seems. A shocking revelation will throw the investigation wide open. Discover the books behind the hit ITV detective drama, starring Caroline Quentin. Fans of Rachel McLean, Angela Marsons, D.S. Butler, Lynda La Plante, Rebecca Bradley and Caro Ramsay are sure to be hooked from the first page to the shocking final twist. PRAISE FOR CATH STAINCLIFFE: “Such a good writer.” The Times “Gripping . . . Ripped from the headlines and totally scary.” Irish Independent “Real suspense.” The Guardian “A swift, satisfying read.” City Life ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An absolutely cracking read, fast paced, absolutely believable, I loved this DCI and found myself rooting for her against her stupid boss. Well, we have all been there haven’t we?” Pinkmouse ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Gotta love it! I can’t wait to continue this series.” Naomi ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Good characters and a tangled story.” Jack ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Excellent start to the series! Good storyline and well-defined characters.” Pauline THE DETECTIVE Juggling her chaotic home life with her career is all in a day’s work for single, pregnant mum-of-three Janine Lewis. But nothing could prepare her for the day she was promoted to detective chief inspector. She came home to find her husband in bed with the cleaner. His betrayal still stings and though she hides it well, her friends can’t fail to notice. But self-pity isn’t Janine’s style. Witty and earthy, she’s a first-class detective, bringing empathy and insight to every case she works. She may be broken, but she’s anything but beaten. THE SETTING Synonymous with music and football, Manchester is a vibrant northern city of striking extremes. Leafy suburbs and gritty urban estates. Towering skyscrapers and seedy canals. Its people are an inspiration, characterized by their humour, warmth and resilience. They are shaped by the city and in turn shape it. DETECTIVE JANINE LEWIS MYSTERIES Book 1: BLUE MURDER Book 2: HIT AND RUN Book 3: MAKE BELIEVE

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