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A Fatal End (Ryder and Loveday, Book 8)

By: Faith Martin
Narrated by: Stephanie Racine
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 Don't miss A Dangerous Train of Thought, the thrilling latest installment in the Ryder & Loveday series! Pre-order now. 'This author's books are soothing to the soul. Her characters are likable, and the plots always keep me guessing. Excellent fun.’ Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Oxford, 1963. In a dimly lit backstreet club, the crowd dances the night away to their favourite band’s infectious rhythm. But behind the music, trouble is brewing. Bandmates clash, two possessive girlfriends plot their next move, and the club manager pockets profits on the sly. Then, a tragic accident claims the life of the lead singer.

But was it truly an accident? Coroner Clement Ryder is suspicious. WPC Trudy Loveday realises there’s only one way to uncover the truth – going undercover into the shadowy depths of Oxford’s nightlife.

Meanwhile, Clement’s own secret is becoming increasingly difficult to keep hidden. And when the truth about the singer’s death finally comes to light, it might not be the only shock in store for Trudy…

A gripping, twisty cosy crime novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman and M.C. Beaton.

‘A brilliant book! The pairing of Ryder and Loveday is a stroke of genius.’ Clare Chase, author of the Eve Mallow and Tara Thorpe mysteries Readers LOVE A Fatal End!

‘Excellent dramatic storyline!… I was kept guessing until the very end. An excellent read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Another great read… A fab murder mystery.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I absolutely love this series, and this book may be my favorite… A fast paced, engaging mystery.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Highly recommended… Ms Martin’s best series.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Another fabulous Ryder and Loveday book from the always brilliant Faith Martin… Great characters and superb plotting.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Ryder and Loveday Series

Book 1: A FATAL OBSESSION

Book 2: A FATAL MISTAKE

Book 3: A FATAL FLAW

Book 4: A FATAL SECRET

Book 5: A FATAL TRUTH

Book 6: A FATAL AFFAIR

Book 7: A FATAL NIGHT

Book 8: A FATAL END

Cosy Crime Crime Thrillers Fiction Genre Fiction Mystery Small Town & Rural Thriller Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Murder Detective Celebrity Tear-jerking Suspense

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Critic reviews

Praise for the Ryder & Loveday series:

‘There is so much to love about A Fatal End… Another nail-biting mystery awaits.’ The Lancashire Post

Praise for Faith Martin:

‘Absolutely loved it… The characters were some of the best I’ve read in a long time.’ Angela Marsons, no. 1 bestselling author of the Kim Stone series

‘A brilliant book! The pairing of Ryder and Loveday is a stroke of genius.’ Clare Chase, author of the Eve Mallow and Tara Thorpe mysteries

‘A thrilling whodunit, packed with Martin’s trademark labyrinthine plotting, stunning twists and turns.’ The Lancashire Post

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This was probably the best of the series. Love the characters and a good story.

Great story and great characters

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Another great investigation for our Coroner and young police woman .
Enjoyed every book of this series and this didn’t disappoint. I do hope we get more ….even if changes are afoot !
I didn’t see the identity of the perpetrator coming at all !

Brilliant

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liked it all. would have liked to see outcome of Trudy and Vincent relationship

a good end to series

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This was the first book I’ve listened to in this series and I had high hopes. It’s a perfectly pleasant listen with an interesting mid century setting but I wasn’t invested in the books outcome.

A pleasant listen but underwhelming

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