Her Rising Star
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Gloucestershire Crime Series
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Her Rising Star || Gloucestershire Crime Series ||
Her Rising Star
Her Rising Star is the third book in the Gloucestershire Crime Series, featuring DI Steph Lewis, a spirited, no-nonsense detective with secrets of her own.
'A tense, twisty plot with a heart-rending ending.' JACKIE BALDWIN
'Beautiful writing, a terrific plot and gut-punch of an ending.' BRIAN PRICE
'Original, compelling and filled with deliciously unpleasant suspects!’ ANTHONY ABERFORD
‘Warning – you’ll be hooked!’ ANITA FAULKNER
‘Sharply plotted and filled with secrets begging to be uncovered, Her Rising Star is a compelling instalment in this fantastic series.’ The Book Magnet
‘A smart, engaging read that keeps you guessing to the very end.’ Miriam Smith – A Mother’s Musings
‘If you like smart crime novels that stand out from the crowd I would highly recommend this series. Part police procedural, part locked-room mystery but wholly enjoyable Her Rising Star is out now.’ Rachel Reads 1983
‘This is a perfect mix of police procedural and cosy mystery, with a mixed bag of memorable characters. They bring lightness to this dark and gripping case. There are also plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing to the very end.’ Redhead Reviews
Also available from bookshops, including Alison’s Bookshop 139 High Street Tewkesbury. And from Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre, Westgate Street, Gloucester and the Arts Café Painswick, The Painswick Centre, Bisley St, Painswick.
DI Steph Lewis comes under an unforgiving media spotlight in this twisty locked room mystery, where a possible murder is committed live on air.
During a West Gloucestershire Police conference in Cheltenham Town Hall, Steph and her colleague DC Harriet Harris are summoned to a film studio in nearby Imperial Mews. Viewers of a popular chat show have reported one of the panellists collapsing on air.
At the scene, Steph and Harriet discover the man, a controversial and unpopular doctor, sprawled on the floor. The livestream is still running, other panellists are horrified and the studio is in chaos. Is the death accidental, the result of a severe allergy, or is there more to the fatality than meets the eye?
Then a video of the detectives’ unsuccessful resuscitation attempt goes viral, causing Steph and Harriet unwelcome media attention.
The pair must cast aside personal animosity, aggravated by the press intrusion, to investigate their suspects: the producer, the studio runner, the cameraman and the diverse cast of panellists. Nothing about this on-screen death adds up.
Is just one of them a murderer? Or do they all have something to hide?
‘This author is one who knows how to draw a reader in, keep hold of them and then pull something out of the bag that completely throws the reader.’ Sarah Reads
‘Her Rising Star is a subtle locked room mystery that’s engaging and full of surprises.’ Peter turns the page
‘I absolutely love this series and this is a great addition to it. Roll on the next one!’ Kaz Loves Books
‘I really enjoy the Gloucestershire Crime Series books. This one didn’t disappoint… I also enjoyed the ending; it was certainly unexpected… I can’t wait for another book in the series.’ Monika Reads
‘This was an enjoyable read that I found myself flying through, with a truly great ending.’ Donna’s Interviews Reviews and Giveaways
‘This is a good entertaining police procedural with a shocking twist at the end… A good, clever plot and an enjoyable read.’ Lynda’s Book Reviews