In Cold Blood

<h2> <strong>‘I read this in one sitting and loved every minute of it. The detective story reads like an episode of <em>Vera</em>.’ <em>5 stars NetGalley reviewer</em></strong> </h2> <p> <strong>No secret can stay buried forever…</strong> </p> <p>As the Whitworth family begin renovations on their new home their plans are brought to an abrupt end when they discover a body buried in the back garden.</p> <p><strong>DI Isabel Blood</strong> and her team are called to investigate but as she approaches Ecclesdale Drive a feeling of unease settles in her gut.</p> <p>The property cordoned off is number 23. The house she used to live in as a child…</p> <p>The forensic team estimate that the body has been in the ground for up to forty years – coinciding with the time Isabel’s family lived in the house.</p> <p>Isabel’s father vanished without a trace when she was fourteen years old. And with her mother remaining tight-lipped about her father’s disappearance Isabel can’t escape the unnerving sense of dread that it’s his body buried in the garden.</p> <p> <strong>Fans of <em>Vera</em> Val McDermid and Elly Griffiths will love <em>In Cold Blood</em>!</strong> </p> <h2>Readers love <em>In Cold Blood</em>!</h2> <p>“A <strong>gripping police procedural</strong> thriller that had me engrossed from the first page. The storyline had me intrigued so much so that<strong> I read it in one day</strong>.” 5 stars NetGalley reviewer</p> <p>“<strong>Isabel Blood is a great character</strong> and I really enjoyed getting to know her. I’m a great fan of police procedural novels and <strong>this was an excellent read!</strong> The case was a fascinating one and the story was cleverly plotted… with numerous twists and turns and some rather surprising revelations!” 5 stars NetGalley reviewer</p> <p>“<strong>If you’re looking for a cosy crime novel that is packed with suspense then this is the book for you.</strong> A fantastic debut novel that<strong> I have no hesitation in recommending.</strong>” 5 stars NetGalley reviewer</p> <p>“This is <strong>a fabulous debut crime novel</strong>!” 5 stars NetGalley reviewer</p> <p>“<strong>I loved this book from beginning to end</strong> and cannot wait to read more from Jane Bettany.” 5 stars NetGalley reviewer</p>