THE SCORCHED SKIN KILLER a chilling crime thriller with a stunning twist (DI Bethany Smith Thrillers)

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About THE SCORCHED SKIN KILLER a chilling crime thriller with a stunning twist (DI Bethany Smith Thrillers)

THE MOST DEPRAVED KILLERS. THE MOST DETERMINED DETECTIVE. MEET DI BETHANY SMITH. Love thy neighbour . . . Claire Ellis’ neighbour watches her reading in her garden over their shared fence. He holds Claire’s knickers up to his face and takes a deep breath. Ahh, skin. He stole her knickers off her washing line last week, same as he’s done many times before. Maybe he’ll steal a bra next . . . Or maybe he’ll steal her. Claire Ellis. You belong to me. Meanwhile, Detective Inspector Bethany Smith is called out to a remote patch of woodland. Two bodies are buried in shallow graves a few metres apart. The victims are in separate plastic bags adorned with holly and ribbons. Both bodies are covered in burn marks and scabs, their skin scorched . . . while they were still alive. Then Bethany receives another call. Claire Ellis is missing . . . 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 How Skin Burns. READERS LOVE THE SCORCHED SKIN KILLER: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A burning page turner. Emmy Ellis’ storytelling just gets darker and darker. A skin crawling, shadowy dark read with a twist that will make you jump.’ Livia S. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A real page turner. Totally held your attention. What a story. This author has an amazing imagination.’ Kazzie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An emotional rollercoaster! Such an intriguing storyline that was captivating. I was not expecting the ending, written wonderfully.’ Melissa B. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great from start to finish. I would recommend this to anyone.’ Jane V. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another gripping story!’ Maud M. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I don’t know how the author gets her ideas for her books, but what a vivid imagination she has. Great characters throughout.’ Dee Groocock ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Yet another fabulously gruesome outing for Bethany Smith. Love this character and the team surrounding her.’ Mystery Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow, what a riveting read. Started it and finished it in a day. So well written.’ Jax S. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow!!! What a gut-gripping read!’ Felicity 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 Book 3: THE SCREWDRIVER KILLER Book 4: THE SCORCHED SKIN 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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