THE CREEPY-CRAWLY KILLER a chilling crime thriller with a stunning final twist (DI Bethany Smith Thrillers)

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About THE CREEPY-CRAWLY KILLER a chilling crime thriller with a stunning final twist (DI Bethany Smith Thrillers)

THE MOST DEPRAVED KILLERS. THE MOST DETERMINED DETECTIVE. MEET DI BETHANY SMITH. No one likes being led down the garden path . . . Ellie White is found dead at the bottom of her own garden, propped up against a stone fountain. Her eyelashes have been replaced with spider’s legs. Her ears are stuffed with dead ants and a slug, a worm is wedged in her nose and a plastic butterfly is left in place of her tongue. She’s wearing a red dress and glittery shoes, her face painted like a clown. Detective Inspector Bethany Smith arrives at the scene of the crime still dressed in her funeral attire. Her head thick with emotion. Her colleagues think she’s mad. But she wants to be there. She needs to be there. Even if what she sees makes her skin crawl. The next day another body is discovered. The victim has suffered a similar gruesome fate. Left for dead at the bottom of his garden where the creepy-crawlies can get to him. Two down. Two to go. The clock is ticking for Detective Bethany Smith and her team. An exhilarating crime thriller with a shocking ending you won’t see coming. Perfect for fans of Helen H. Durrant, Charlie Gallagher, Rachel McLean, J.D. Kirk, Steve Parker and J.M. Dalgliesh. Please note this is a revised edition of Down in the Garden. READERS LOVE DETECTIVE BETHANY SMITH: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I am absolutely loving DI Bethany Smith. She is such a loveable, funny character and you will love her the very minute you “meet” her.’ Reading Through the Pain ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A graphic, visceral police procedural with an intriguingly tenacious and fallible central character DI Bethany Smith.’ M.M. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If you’re looking for a gripping, gruesome crime novel, and want to know about that hoover scene, go check this out.’ Donna M. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘My goodness, what a book! Emmy Ellis has done it again! This book is definitely not for the faint hearted . . . one of the sickest and most gory books I’ve read in a long time — I loved it!’ Dee G. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow what an amazing read . . . Gruesome and spine chilling this book is certainly not for the faint hearted.’ Nitty100 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow, all of Emmy Ellis books grab you and drag you on the rollercoaster ride of twists and turns, and this one certainly did as well.’ Nikki A. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this book. Great storyline and great characters. I shall certainly be reading more from this author. I have to know what is in store for the team.’ Mrs J. F. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A well-written, fast-paced thriller that had me gripped from start to finish. My first book by Emmy Ellis and it won’t be my last! Highly recommended.’ Liverbird5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another absolutely brilliant book from this author. Gripped me from start to finish. Author has a way of writing that totally draws you into the story. Cannot wait to read the next one.’ Kazzie THE DETECTIVE After suffering a catastrophic loss, Detective Inspector Bethany Smith throws herself into work in an attempt to keep herself sane. But her dedication to the job knows no bounds. She finds it hard to step away from a case and often takes on too much, which results in her dropping the ball from time to time — she’s only human, after all. Luckily her best friend and colleague, DS Mike Wilkins, helps her pick up the pieces in her professional and personal life. Despite the depraved monsters Bethany deals with on a daily basis, she remains kind, loyal and tenacious. ALSO BY EMMY ELLIS DI BETHANY SMITH Book 1: THE COLD CALL KILLER Book 2: THE CREEPY-CRAWLY KILLER DETECTIVE CAROL WREN MYSTERIES Book 1: SPITE YOUR FACE Book 2: HOLD YOUR BREATH Book 3: GUILT BURNS HOLES Book 4: BEST SERVED COLD Book 5: BLOOD RUNS DEEP

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