Murder in the Library
by Brian Battison

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE CRIME MYSTERY SERIES!

Meet Chief Inspector Jim Ashworth. An old-school detective who knows how to handle the law, and himself.

Please note this was originally published as Truths Not Told.

A man’s body is discovered in the home of wealthy antiques dealer, Reginald Carter.

The victim is found dead in the library, book still in hand, with a .38 bullet wound in the centre of his forehead.

Detective Jim Ashworth and DS Holly Bedford’s search for the killer leads them into a twilight world of gangsters and drug dealers.

So many questions, so few answers.

Then another murder. This time a frenzied knife attack leaving a bloody mess.

Discover an absorbing mystery, which will have you turning the pages until the devastating resolution.

Perfect for fans of Peter May, Peter James, James Oswald, Alex Gray, Roger Silverwood, Roy Lewis or Helen H. Durrant.

Genre: Crime and, or mystery fiction

Reviews

“Battison, a dab hand with a satisfyingly tricky plot, puts a fresh face on it all. This debut book is a welcome end-of-year surprise.” Wall Street Journal
“Battison plots his tale well.” Publishers Weekly
“The characters are well written and the story itself full of twists and turns. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait for the next book in the series to see what happens to Jim next.” Tracey
“Well engrossed in the story and writing flowed at a good pace. Compliments to author for a most satisfying ending which left me wanting to read the next one in the sequence.” BEC
“Detective Jim Ashworth is a wonderful character. This author has created a cast of characters that are interesting and they are brought to life through this very intriguing and puzzling murder. I am looking forward to reading more in this series.” Melinda

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Murder in the Library by Brian Battison is available in the following formats

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