False Name
by Veronica Heley

Bea’s life is turned upside down when a man is left for dead outside her agency office in this gripping mystery.

Bea Abbot is alarmed when she overhears three men plotting a murder outside her agency, then discovers a man in a terrible state in the freezing cold. Horrified, Bea offers him sanctuary at her house, but not only is he reluctant to disclose his name, he’s also staying tight-lipped about his ordeal.

Who is determined to kill the young stranger, and why? As he begins to reveal his identity and the disturbing events that led to his being left for dead by her garage, Bea is convinced he’s the target of a botched conspiracy. But the man’s would-be killers aren’t ready to give up just yet . . . Can Bea uncover the truth before they strike again?

Reviews

“An entertaining British cozy featuring a feisty, quick-thinking heroine”

Booklist on False Face

“The urban equivalent of a British village cozy … A likable heroine, who can play the dithery old lady while cracking challenging cases, combines with suspenseful twists, quirky supporting characters, and a satisfying ending to make this a delight for fans of British mysteries”

Booklist on False Conclusion

“Heley expertly melds menace with humor. Fans of darker cozies won’t be disappointed”

Publishers Weekly on False Conclusion

“A good choice for fans of the British cozy, especially those with an Agatha Christie feel, combining gentle humor, an intrepid heroine, and an unusual plot with quirky twists”

Booklist on False Account

“Bizarre twists and sparkly characters ... an endearing, entertaining read”

Booklist on False Pride

“Those fond of darker English cozies will find much to savor”

Publishers Weekly on False Pride

“A wealth of plot twists ... an enticing read”

Booklist on False Fire

Veronica Heley

Veronica Heley is the author of the ever-popular Ellie Quicke mysteries, as well as the Abbot Agency series. Veronica is actively involved in her local church and community affairs. She lives in Ealing, West London.

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Editions

False Name by Veronica Heley is available in the following formats

Hardback97814483111634th July 2023146 X 223mm224$29.99
Hardback97814483111634th July 2023146 X 223mm224£21.99
Ebook97814483111704th July 2023N/A224$14.99
Ebook97814483111704th July 2023N/A224£12.99
Paperback978144831174325th June 2024140 X 216mm224$18.99
Paperback978144831174325th April 2024140 X 216mm224£13.99
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