THEN SHE WAS DEAD an unputdownable psychological thriller with a breathtaking twist

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Ordinary this is not . . . will keep you on the edge of your seat until the chilling climax.’ Stirling Observer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Could rise to the top of the genre.’ Sunday Times Originally published as Dangerous to Know. ______________________________________________ First he lost her. Then she was dead. ‘The discovery of the bruised and battered corpse of English policewoman Moira Grainger results in an unlikely pairing of the two men involved with her — ex-husband Colin Grainger and colleague and lover Detective Inspector John Moore — now searching for the murderer of the woman they both love . . . The interaction between Moira's ex and her current lover is jaw-clenchingly realistic, and each of them is a carefully fleshed-out character, painfully believable. Dark and edgy, this is a riveting good read. RECOMMENDED.’ I Love A Mystery Discover an electrifying crime thriller that will keep you turning the pages all night long. Perfect for fans of Cara Hunter, Gillian Flynn, Patricia MacDonald, T.M. Logan, B.A. Paris, Liane Moriarty, Claire Dyer, Celeste Ng and Shari Lapena. __________________________________________ PRAISE FOR JANE ADAMS: ‘A quiet, touching work of great impact . . . a promising crime-writing talent.’ Yorkshire Post ‘A major talent in the making . . . amply fulfils her promise with assurance and style.’ Val McDermid, bestselling author of Still Life ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The single word to describe Adams’ writing is atmospheric . . . she creates interesting, fully dimensional characters.’ L.J. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! An easy read with a great plot and characters I could hardly put down. I can’t recommend this enough.’ Lisa ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Surprising and memorable. When Jane Adams writes of crimes from the past, you turn on the lights!’ Sophia ALSO BY JANE ADAMS MERROW & CLARKE Book 1: SAFE DETECTIVE MIKE CROFT SERIES Book 1: THE GREENWAY Book 2: THE SECRETS Book 3: THEIR FINAL MOMENTS Book 4: THE LIAR DETECTIVE RAY FLOWERS SERIES Book 1: THE APOTHECARY’S DAUGHTER Book 2: THE UNWILLING SON Book 3: THE DROWNING MEN Book 4: THE SISTER’S TWIN DETECTIVE ROZLYN PRIEST Book 1: BURY ME DEEP STANDALONES THE OTHER WOMAN THE WOMAN IN THE PAINTING THEN SHE WAS DEAD

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