She must solve the ultimate riddleDI Jan Talantire is called to a cottage in Ilfracombe, where the female occupant is found dead, impaled with a crucifix. The woman, who had been renting the house for a few months, is well known locally. Documents found at her house indicate her name is Ruth Lyle. The name means nothing to the young PC who found her, but DI Talantire knows that this cannot be true.Fifty years earlier, sixteen-year-old Ruth Lyle was murdered stabbed by a crucifix, in exactly the same location. It is impossible for this to be the same woman, and yet all the records are a match.With a brutal killer at large, DI Talantire must work quickly to solve the most complicated case of her career: how can a woman die twice?A twisty and unputdownable crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Kate Ellis.Praise for The Two Deaths of Ruth Lyle 'My new favorite author!' Reader review'What a wild ride! Highly recommended, and I can't wait for the sequel' Reader review'One of the best series starters I've had the pleasure of reading. The twists, turns, and jaw dropping moments are plentiful while Jan and her team are already believable, personable, and work well together. I am fully invested in this new series and impatient for book two' Reader review'Great story. Lots of twists and turns. Amazing characters' Reader review'A must-read. You will want to grab this book and jump right in!' Reader review'Immersive, compelling and well written, this is riveting start to a new series with a deftly drawn cast of characters, a firm sense of place and a solid mystery at its very heart' Reader review'Super engaging. The writing was very clear and well thought out. The characters were likeable and kept leaving me wanting more' Reader review'A brilliant start to a great new series. I've not read a plot as original and captivating for a long time. Genius writing' Reader review'A fascinating and well-written investigation with plenty of twists. I was completely gripped!' Reader review'Perfectly paced with enough twists to keep the well-seasoned crime reader engaged. A most welcome addition to this genre' Reader review'Absolutely fantastic! The best I've read this year so far! A smart, different, tantalising crime story that unravelled at lightning speed' Reader review

She must solve the ultimate riddleDI Jan Talantire is called to a cottage in Ilfracombe, where the female occupant is found dead, impaled with a crucifix. The woman, who had been renting the house for a few months, is well known locally. Documents found at her house indicate her name is Ruth Lyle. The name means nothing to the young PC who found her, but DI Talantire knows that this cannot be true.Fifty years earlier, sixteen-year-old Ruth Lyle was murdered stabbed by a crucifix, in exactly the same location. It is impossible for this to be the same woman, and yet all the records are a match.With a brutal killer at large, DI Talantire must work quickly to solve the most complicated case of her career: how can a woman die twice?A twisty and unputdownable crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Kate Ellis.Praise for The Two Deaths of Ruth Lyle 'My new favorite author!' Reader review'What a wild ride! Highly recommended, and I can't wait for the sequel' Reader review'One of the best series starters I've had the pleasure of reading. The twists, turns, and jaw dropping moments are plentiful while Jan and her team are already believable, personable, and work well together. I am fully invested in this new series and impatient for book two' Reader review'Great story. Lots of twists and turns. Amazing characters' Reader review'A must-read. You will want to grab this book and jump right in!' Reader review'Immersive, compelling and well written, this is riveting start to a new series with a deftly drawn cast of characters, a firm sense of place and a solid mystery at its very heart' Reader review'Super engaging. The writing was very clear and well thought out. The characters were likeable and kept leaving me wanting more' Reader review'A brilliant start to a great new series. I've not read a plot as original and captivating for a long time. Genius writing' Reader review'A fascinating and well-written investigation with plenty of twists. I was completely gripped!' Reader review'Perfectly paced with enough twists to keep the well-seasoned crime reader engaged. A most welcome addition to this genre' Reader review'Absolutely fantastic! The best I've read this year so far! A smart, different, tantalising crime story that unravelled at lightning speed' Reader review

She must solve the ultimate riddleDI Jan Talantire is called to a cottage in Ilfracombe, where the female occupant is found dead, impaled with a crucifix. The woman, who had been renting the house for a few months, is well known locally. Documents found at her house indicate her name is Ruth Lyle. The name means nothing to the young PC who found her, but DI Talantire knows that this cannot be true.Fifty years earlier, sixteen-year-old Ruth Lyle was murdered stabbed by a crucifix, in exactly the same location. It is impossible for this to be the same woman, and yet all the records are a match.With a brutal killer at large, DI Talantire must work quickly to solve the most complicated case of her career: how can a woman die twice?A twisty and unputdownable crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Kate Ellis.Praise for The Two Deaths of Ruth Lyle 'My new favorite author!' Reader review'What a wild ride! Highly recommended, and I can't wait for the sequel' Reader review'One of the best series starters I've had the pleasure of reading. The twists, turns, and jaw dropping moments are plentiful while Jan and her team are already believable, personable, and work well together. I am fully invested in this new series and impatient for book two' Reader review'Great story. Lots of twists and turns. Amazing characters' Reader review'A must-read. You will want to grab this book and jump right in!' Reader review'Immersive, compelling and well written, this is riveting start to a new series with a deftly drawn cast of characters, a firm sense of place and a solid mystery at its very heart' Reader review'Super engaging. The writing was very clear and well thought out. The characters were likeable and kept leaving me wanting more' Reader review'A brilliant start to a great new series. I've not read a plot as original and captivating for a long time. Genius writing' Reader review'A fascinating and well-written investigation with plenty of twists. I was completely gripped!' Reader review'Perfectly paced with enough twists to keep the well-seasoned crime reader engaged. A most welcome addition to this genre' Reader review'Absolutely fantastic! The best I've read this year so far! A smart, different, tantalising crime story that unravelled at lightning speed' Reader review