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A Fatal Mistake

Written by: Faith Martin
Narrated by: Stephanie Racine
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Don't miss A Dangerous Train of Thought, the thrilling latest installment in the Ryder & Loveday series! Pre-order now. 'This author's books are soothing to the soul. Her characters are likable, and the plots always keep me guessing. Excellent fun.’ Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Oxford, 1960. The sun is shining, the city is in celebration – until a university student is found dead, floating in the river.

Probationary WPC Trudy Loveday finds herself paired with Coroner Clement Ryder to investigate, but it soon becomes clear that this is not going to be a straightforward case.

Witnesses are evasive, leads twist in every direction, and whispers of other missing students deepen the mystery. As Loveday and Ryder dig beneath the university’s polished surface, one thing becomes clear: there’s something not quite right about the university’s most popular student…

A gripping, twisty cosy crime novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman and M.C. Beaton.

‘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

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: A FATAL END

Readers LOVE Faith Martin’s books:

‘Absolutely perfect! This is the book I have been craving since I last read the Thursday Murder Club series!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Very entertaining… Full of red herrings, plot twists and turns. I thought I knew who was the killer but I was wrong.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This author's books are soothing to the soul. Her characters are likable, and the plots always keep me guessing. Excellent fun.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Have become an addict of Faith Martin – love her novels.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Cracking good read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Plenty of action and drama to keep the reader gripped through to the end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys crime fiction' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Compelling murder mystery' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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What the critics say

Praise for the Ryder and Loveday series:

‘A beautifully crafted crime mystery I could not put down.’ Anita Davison, author of the Flora Maguire 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

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

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I am so glad I came across this series. The second installment is as good as the first. Solid writing, likable leads but not too much focus on their personal lives rather than the mystery. And a good mystery it was, frustratingly realistic, seamy and sad, with sympathetic villains (and one that you just want to haul off and punch in the mouth. What a hateful character!) and believable motives.
The atmosphere was carefully drawn. This is going to make me sound silly, but I felt like I was on the set of Endeavour. The Oxford in the 60s had a very Morse-y vibe and I love it.
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