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Shot in the Dark: A gripping crime thriller with an unforgettable detective duo

Shot in the Dark: A gripping crime thriller with an unforgettable detective duo

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DS Gabe Martin is on her first murder case, and she is determined to prove herself to DI Juliet Stern. There are plenty of suspects, and every one of them is lying. Shot in the Dark is a new detective series featuring an unforgettable female detective partnership, perfect for fans of Cara Hunter and Gytha Lodge.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 26 October 2023
Publisher: Canelo


The ancestral Dunlow estate, where a young woman runs for her life, is bathed in moonlight. The sound of gunshots shatters the eerie silence. The following morning, the lifeless body of seventeen-year-old student Melanie Pirt is discovered, leaving DS Gabe Martin ready to take charge of her first murder investigation. Determined to impress her cold and enigmatic DI Juliet Stern, Gabe must avoid any distractions, especially those that haunt her in the night, reminding her of a past she would rather forget.

With limited leads and a multitude of suspects, Gabe and Juliet find themselves in a race against time to uncover the truth. However, every person they interrogate is hiding something, and their lies could be the key to solving the case.

"Shot in the Dark" is the first installment in a thrilling new detective series that showcases an unforgettable female detective partnership. Fans of Cara Hunter and Gytha Lodge will find this novel to be a perfect blend of cleverness, freshness, and great characters. The ending is a thrilling surprise that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment.

Praise for "Shot in the Dark":

"I absolutely loved this banger of a police procedural - clever, fresh, with great characters and a killer ending. Perfect for fans of Cara Hunter and I can't wait for book 2." - Jo Callaghan

"The characters were standout (especially Gabe)... I devoured it in one sitting." - Angela Marsons

"A cracking new police procedural dripping with authenticity and fascinating investigative detail. A superb addition to the crime fiction scene." - Marion Todd

"This is a cracking debut. Gabe and Juliet are a sharp investigative duo. A compulsive read with such an unexpected ending." - Casey King

"Twisted, compulsive - a powerful and fresh new voice for the crime thriller bookshelf!" - D. E. White

"Great start to a brand new crime series. Blew away the cobwebs of my reading slump that's for sure! Five stars from me!" - Kerry Watts

"A twisty corkscrew of a story... My new favourite gritty detective series." - A.M. Castle

"This is the best police procedural I have read in years. Its complex." - Kerry Watts

Weight: 290g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804365243

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