The Devil's Claw
by Lara Dearman
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Pub Date 30 Nov 2017 | Archive Date 30 Nov 2017
Orion Publishing Group | Trapeze
Description
'Superb new series with great characters and amazing scenery' reviewer, 5 stars
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AN ATMOSPHERIC NEW CRIME SERIES SET IN THE CHANNEL ISLANDS FOR READERS WHO ENJOY JOY ELLIS, FAITH MARTIN AND ANN CLEEVES
Following a traumatic incident in London, Jennifer Dorey has returned to her childhood home in Guernsey, taking a job as a reporter at the local newspaper.
After the discovery of a drowned woman on a beach, she uncovers a pattern of similar deaths that have taken place over the past fifty years.
Together with DCI Michael Gilbert, an officer on the verge of retirement, they follow a dark trail of island myths and folklore to 'Fritz', the illegitimate son of a Nazi soldier. His work, painstakingly executed, has so far gone undetected.
But with his identity about to be uncovered, the killer now has Jennifer in his sights.
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'Enthralling, compelling, mysterious.' Lisa Hall, author of Tell Me No Lies
'Atmospheric and tense. Superb!' Isabel Ashdown, author of Little Sister
'Dark, haunting and full of twists.' Chris Whitaker, author of All The Wicked Girls
'A gripping thriller set in Guernsey. I loved it!' Karen Hamilton, author of The Perfect Girlfriend
'A dark, thrilling murder mystery in a richly-realised setting - the best debut I've read this year.' Mason Cross
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What readers have to say about The Devil's Claw:
'Really gripping'. Goodreads
'A hauntingly good thriller.' Goodreads
'A lovely twisty tale with a haunting setting.' Goodreads
'Superb murder mystery. I couldn't put it down.' Amazon
'Enjoyed this book immensely - found it very gripping and could not put it down.' Amazon
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781409170280 |
| PRICE | £8.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 304 |
Featured Reviews
Emily D, Librarian
Strong sample of chapters. Looking forward to diving deeper into this mystery.
Jacob C, Reviewer
Loved the opening of this book, it opens with so many questions that I need to have answered. I can't wait to read the rest!
Claire K, Reviewer
After a jaw dropping prologue, I was worried the rest of the sample would disappoint but I've been left wanting. I need to read the rest of this book!!!! Bring on September!!!
Sandy S, Reviewer
I recently received the first 3 chapters of ‘The Devil’s Claw” by Lara Dearman courtesy of Trapeze, Orion Publishing Group. Set in beautiful Guernsey, this little snippet definitely has more than enough to keep you watching for its fall publication. The locale is quickly established by descriptive passages that bring the island & its inhabitants to life.
MC Jenny Dorey came home about a year & a half ago to work at The Guernsey News. Something made her leave London. Her back story is not revealed yet but could it be related to the threatening emails she receives on a regular basis?
The cost of housing led to her moving back in with her widowed mother. One Saturday night, she is assigned to cover a community bonfire & fireworks display & both women are enjoying the festivities until they hear a scream. After leaving the site, Jenny soon comes across a jogger who’s found a young woman on the beach. She’s very wet, very beautiful & very dead.
A separate passage gives us a flashback to a young boy in post war Guernsey. Every day he suffers the taunts & attacks of school bullies. They’re only too happy to remind him he’s the product of his mother’s affair with a German soldier.
The blurb throws out a few intriguing hints of characters & events to come & I look forward to the book’s arrival in September.
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