A Prey to Murder

A Prey to Murder is the fourth mystery novel by Ann Cleeves, featuring George and Molly Palmer-Jones. George and his wife Molly are staying at Eleanor's family-run hotel, where George believes Eleanor is a beautiful and charming widow. However, Molly has other ideas. Can Molly prove Eleanor is a black widow in time to prevent another death?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 07 December 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

A Prey to Murder, the fourth installment in Ann Cleeves' beloved George and Molly Palmer-Jones mystery series, delves into a captivating realm of mystery and suspense. The novel opens with a haunting scene that sets the tone for the thrilling journey ahead. A massive and formidable hawk dominates the scene, its talons deeply embedded in the flesh of a woman, and its beak menacingly pointed towards her eyes. This chilling image serves as a particularly devastating shock for George Palmer-Jones, an ornithologist and amateur detective, as he had been an old friend of the victim, Eleanor Masefield. George and his wife, Molly, are currently staying at Eleanor's family-run hotel, and while George had always perceived Eleanor as a beautiful and charming widow, Molly harbours suspicions. Could Molly be a little jealous? Or was Eleanor, in reality, a formidable black widow, a master manipulator who ensnared those within her intricate web of deceit? As the story unfolds, Molly embarks on a mission to uncover the truth behind Eleanor's enigmatic persona. She delves into the past, unearthing hidden secrets and unraveling the intricate web of lies that surrounded her. With each step, the stakes become higher, and Molly must race against time to prevent another tragic death. Throughout the novel, Ann Cleeves weaves a intricate tapestry of characters, each with their own motivations and secrets. From George's determination to solve the case to Molly's unwavering loyalty and intuition, the characters are well-developed and relatable, drawing the reader deeper into the unfolding mystery. The setting of the hotel adds an extra layer of intrigue, as the characters navigate the complex dynamics of family relationships and the tensions that arise within the close-knit community. Ann Cleeves' writing style is masterful, with her descriptive prose and vivid imagery bringing the characters and settings to life. The mystery is carefully crafted, with red herrings and unexpected twists keeping the reader guessing until the very end. A Prey to Murder is a testament to Ann Cleeves' talent as a crime writer, offering readers a captivating and suspenseful tale that will leave them eagerly anticipating the next installment in the George and Molly Palmer-Jones series.

The sight is a particularly horrible shock for George Palmer-Jones, ornithologist and amateur detective, as he was an old friend of the victim Eleanor Masefield.

George and his wife, Molly, are currently staying at Eleanor's family-run hotel, and while George had always perceived Eleanor as a beautiful and charming widow, Molly harbours suspicions.

Could Molly be a little jealous? Or was Eleanor, in reality, a formidable black widow, a master manipulator who ensnared those within her intricate web of deceit? As the story unfolds, Molly embarks on a mission to uncover the truth behind Eleanor's enigmatic persona.

She delves into the past, unearthing hidden secrets and unraveling the intricate web of lies that surrounded her.

With each step, the stakes become higher, and Molly must race against time to prevent another tragic death.

Throughout the novel, Ann Cleeves weaves a intricate tapestry of characters, each with their own motivations and secrets.

From George's determination to solve the case to Molly's unwavering loyalty and intuition, the characters are well-developed and relatable, drawing the reader deeper into the unfolding mystery.

The setting of the hotel adds an extra layer of intrigue, as the characters navigate the complex dynamics of family relationships and the tensions that arise within the close-knit community.

Ann Cleeves' writing style is masterful, with her descriptive prose and vivid imagery bringing the characters and settings to life.

The mystery is carefully crafted, with red herrings and unexpected twists keeping the reader guessing until the very end.

A Prey to Murder is a testament to Ann Cleeves' talent as a crime writer, offering readers a captivating and suspenseful tale that will leave them eagerly anticipating the next installment in the George and Molly Palmer-Jones series.

Weight: 190g
Dimension: 197 x 129 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529073461