Downfall (Delphine Rougier Thriller Book 1)

Delphine Rougier Thriller – Book 1

‘I could almost taste the fear as Delphine and Captain Valon investigated. Twists and turns galore.’ Graham Watkins

2003

Retired farmer, François Rougier, is creating a shrine near his dilapidated farm in the Sarthe, when his wife tells him they have received another threatening letter.

The letter is worse than the last. Both know why. But they must at all costs keep their secret hidden from their daughter.

Delphine Rougier, who owns ambitions of becoming a gendarme, works as a chambermaid in a hotel near Le Mans.

One morning Delphine discovers a new-born baby boy, left in one of the rooms. Dead.

Delphine soon begins her own investigation into the horrific crime – and uncovers not only corruption within the police but also a disturbing event involving her father in 1968.

Secrets and enemies are unleashed.

Delphine and her parents are plunged into grave danger, becoming the target for a ruthless assassin.

Justice must be done. But whose justice?

WELSH-BORN, AWARD-WINNING SALLY SPEDDING’S DARK CRIME/THRILLERS, SHORT STORIES AND POETRY ARE INSPIRED BY WALES AND FRANCE WHERE SHE LIVES. www.sallyspedding.com

PRAISE FOR SALLY SPEDDING:

‘Sally Spedding has been credited with being a latter-day Du Maurier.’ Crime Squad

‘Sally Spedding is a font of creepy stories, the kind of tales which wheedle their way into your mind days and weeks later.’ Western Mail

‘Sally Spedding has unquestionably got what it takes.’ Crime Time

‘No-one does evil like Sally Spedding.’ Thorne Moore

CUT TO THE BONE

‘Chilling. Seriously chilling. Fully 3D landscapes, full of menace in themselves, peopled by desperate characters…A very compelling read, hard to put down.’ Thorne Moore

MALEDICTION

‘An intense, intelligent, visceral thriller from the get-go. If you thought Dan Brown was the last word in clerical depravity, think again.’ Peter Guttridge – Reviewer and Crime/thriller writer

COLD REMAINS

‘This is a horror story and a mystery. If you like well-written, creepy thrillers, this is one to remember.’ Geoff Jones – Eurocrime

A NIGHT WITH NO STARS

An alarming story of surprises and shocks.’ Gerald Kaufman – The Scotsman

PREY SILENCE

‘Sally Spedding has written an excellent, creepy chiller of what can happen to ex-pats who fall foul of their new neighbours. The perfect gift for those who boast about their French idyll they’re about to live.’ Carla McKay – Daily Mail

WRINGLAND

‘A tale of chilling menace and powerful atmosphere in haunted fen country. A ghost story handled with real assurance.’
Barry Foreshaw