THREE, THREE, THE RIVALS (Detective Webb Murder Mysteries Book 10)

PRAISE FOR ANTHEA FRASER:

‘Ms Fraser is her dependable elegant, guileful self, withholding the killer’s identity till a dying fall.’ Sunday Times

‘A well-mannered, well-plotted and well-told story.’ Birmingham Post

‘Sympathetic, well-executed book, in which full attention is paid to human feelings and failings.’ Yorkshire Post

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE MURDER MYSTERY SERIES BY ONE OF BRITAIN’S MOST EMINENT CRIME WRITERS.

When William Makepeace’s blue, bloated body surfaces in the local canal, police are certain of foul play.

Reading the obituary in the paper, DCI Webb can’t deny that a small part of him is relieved. The old man was a former adversary of DCI Webb’s late father, and the feud had estranged the two families for decades.

Given his personal involvement, Webb is reluctant to join the investigation. But the Chief Superintendent assigns Webb to the case, and soon he’s forced to revisit painful childhood memories.

Just as the investigation comes to a halt, a startling revelation emerges: the last person Makepeace contacted was Sheila Fairchild – Webb’s sister.

What dark secrets lie buried beneath years of silence? And what business did Makepeace have with Sheila?

Perfect for fans of Peter James, Joy Ellis, Ann Cleeves, Roger Silverwood, Roy Lewis, Agatha Christie, or Faith Martin.

READERS LOVETHREE, THREE THE RIVALS:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This may be the best in the series yet!’ Lexie M.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A brilliant story and the ending was so unexpected.’ Kindle Reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I can’t get enough of DCI Webb.’ Denmar

THE DETECTIVE
Detective Chief Inspector David Webb is in his mid-forties with plentiful brown hair, a hard mouth, and bleak grey eyes. He possesses a tenacious and observant nature, with a knack for delving into intricate details. Webb’s determination shines through as he navigates his investigations, evaluating suspects and analysing clues with a touch of scepticism. He combines his pragmatic and focused approach to work with an artistic appreciation of beauty.

THE SETTING
The fictional county of Broadshire, in the south-west corner of England, exudes charm and picturesque allure. It’s populated by a smattering of idyllic, historic villages – their proximity to the Cotswolds apparent in the honey-coloured stone cottages and the increasingly hilly surrounding countryside.