Play with Fire

Detective Sheridan Holler, Book 3

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Play with Fire

By: T. M. Payne

Narrated by: Heather Bleasdale

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A missing woman. A gruesome delivery. A terrifying discovery. Where is Caroline Crow?

"Just when you think Payne is at the top of her game, she pulls this out of the bag."—Graham Bartlett

All has been quiet in Liverpool, suspiciously quiet…

So, when a frantic 999 call comes into Hale Street Police Station reporting a missing woman, it seems like there’s work to do. Except for DI Sheridan Holler there are questions. Why did Caroline Crow take her purse, suitcase and even tell friends she was going away? There’s no reason to suspect foul play…until a severed, burned hand is delivered to another address.

With no hard evidence linking the two cases, Holler’s gut is telling her that all is not as it seems and if she’s right, time is running out to find Caroline alive.

As DI Holler attempts to weed out the truth from the lies, will this be one puzzle that runs out the clock? Or can Holler and her team fit the pieces together before it’s too late?

Crime Thrillers

Mystery

Police Procedurals

Suspense

Thriller & Suspense

Women Sleuths

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Critic reviews

“Just when you think Payne is at the top of her game, she pulls this out of the bag. Ingenious and intricate plotting, deeply authentic characters who leap off the page combining into a stunning story you’ll never want to end. Bravo!”—Graham Bartlett

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A great story line, intricately woven. Loved meeting all my favourite characters again. I cannot wait for the next book.