Don’t miss the next gripping mystery from million-copy bestseller Faith Martin!

In the winding backstreets of Oxford, a club full of people dance the night away to their favourite band. But backstage there is trouble afoot. An argument is brewing between bandmembers, a possessive girlfriend will stop at nothing to help her beloved find fame – and a tragic accident leaves the lead singer dead.

But was it an accident at all? Coroner Clement Ryder is suspicious, and WPC Trudy Loveday knows there’s only one thing for it. She’s going undercover, deep into the seedy underbelly of Oxford nightlife.

Meanwhile Clement’s own secret is becoming increasingly difficult to keep hidden, and discovering the singer’s murderer might not be the only shock in store for Trudy…

An unputdownable murder mystery perfect for fans of Betty Rowlands, LJ Ross and Val McDermid!

Readers LOVE the Ryder and Loveday series!

‘I just love this series… Faith Martin is the modern day Agatha Christie, deftly drawing her characters with a couple of lines…’ NetGalley reviewer

‘Well written with likeable and credible protagonists… Excellent series.’ NetGalley reviewer

‘I thoroughly enjoyed reading it… Loved the interaction between the two unlikely main characters who complemented each other so very well as they tried to solve the crime.’ NetGalley reviewer

‘A bit of nostalgia… A great read.’ NetGalley reviewer

‘I've enjoyed most of Faith Martin's books but this Fatal series is my clear favourite.’ NetGalley reviewer

The Ryder and Loveday Series

Book 1: A FATAL OBSESSION

Book 2: A FATAL MISTAKE

Book 3: A FATAL FLAW

Book 4: A FATAL SECRET

Book 5: A FATAL TRUTH

Book 6: A FATAL AFFAIR

Book 7: A FATAL NIGHT

Book 8

Reviews

Praise for Faith Martin:

‘Absolutely loved it… The characters were some of the best I’ve read in a long time.’ Angela Marsons, no. 1 bestselling author of the Kim Stone series

‘A brilliant book! The pairing of Ryder and Loveday is a stroke of genius.’ Clare Chase, author of the Eve Mallow and Tara Thorpe mysteries

‘A thrilling whodunit, packed with Martin’s trademark labyrinthine plotting, stunning twists and turns.’ The Lancashire Post

About the author

Faith Martin has been writing for over 25 years, in four genres and under four different pen names. She was born in Oxford and sets most of her crime novels within sight of the city of dreaming spires. A real nature lover and afficionado of the countryside, descriptions of wildlife and native flora often find their way into her manuscripts.