A Body in the Lakes

<p><strong>The woman’s limbs were so thin; the skin on her arms as translucent as tracing paper. Around her neck lay a faint string of purple bruises. In one so frail darker angrier marks might be expected but Beth knew the bruising would have stopped the moment her heart stopped beating.</strong><br /><br />When a hiker finds <strong>the body of a woman by the shores of Lake Ullswater</strong> the police are put on high alert. Felicia Evans was known to be a tough character but who would have strangled her?<br /><br /><strong>Detective Beth Young quickly spots the links to three cold cases</strong>. Three women strangled and discarded in the stunning wild hills of the Lake District.<br /><br /><strong>As Beth begins tracking down witnesses the team receives an anonymous letter claiming the charming mayor of Carlisle is behind the murders. </strong>There’s pressure from the top to clear his name. But Beth is determined to find the truth no matter whose feathers she ruffles in the process.<br /><br />Beth knows the clock is ticking. The killer is hunting again. And <strong>it’s down to</strong> <strong>her to find who’s responsible before another woman becomes his prey…</strong><br /><br /><strong>A gripping edge-of-your-seat thriller from bestselling author Graham Smith perfect for fans of Joy Ellis LJ Ross and J.R. Ellis. </strong><br /> </p><p>Readers are loving <em>A Body in the Lakes</em>:</p><p><br />‘Boy did I love every minute of it!... <strong>Everything that a true crime junkie wants and needs to satisfy that craving of thrills and chills</strong>… <em>A Body In The Lakes</em> is <strong>a dark and brooding read that totally held me captive</strong>. Parts chilled me to the core whilst other parts caught me off guard causing an array of emotions. <strong>British crime writing at its best</strong>.’ <em>By the Letter Book Reviews</em> 5 stars<br /><br />‘<strong>If I was to sum up in 3 words: Exciting spine-tingling and unpredictable</strong>. It had me on the edge of my seat at times especially when we got a glimpse into the killer’s mind and <strong>it literally kept me guessing until the very end</strong>.’ <em>Booked up Girl</em><br /><br />‘<strong>A thrilling edge of your seat story</strong>.’ <em>Star Crossed Reviews</em> 5 stars<br /><br />‘<strong>Excelled all expectations</strong> and this is <strong>a series that is right up there with my favourites</strong>… The book is set in one of my favourite places the Lake District with its beautiful scenery but the storyline is gruesome disturbing and complex.. <strong>A gripping fast paced thriller that grabs all your attention and doesn’t let go it’s a real whodunnit and I would urge you not to miss it</strong>. Highly recommended.’ Goodreads reviewer 5 stars<br /><br />‘Once I started this book <strong>I didn't want it to finish</strong> it's a great read and <strong>a must for crime thriller fans</strong>.’ Goodreads reviewer 5 stars<br /><br />‘<strong>Action packed gritty grisly in parts</strong> but also with some humour…and with <strong>a nail-biting build-up of tension this novel delivers on all counts for me</strong>. Great characterization and skilfully woven plot strands all add up to <strong>a captivating and very enjoyable read</strong>. Loved it and comes highly recommended.’ Goodreads reviewer 5 stars<br /><br />‘<strong>Plenty of red herrings and twists</strong> kept my brain engaged.’ <em>Chapter in my Life</em> 5 stars</p>