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Kate Romilly left her old life behind when she left her unfaithful husband. Moving to the small town of Broadminster with her young son was a fresh start. Closer to her best friend, with a good job, a new flat, it was a chance to start again. But a killer is attacking divorcees... At the scene of each crime, the name ‘Delilah’ is scrawled in lipstick on the victim’s mirror. The danger is coming closer to home. Kate starts receiving strange ‘gifts’, a dead pigeon, a dismembered moth - she fears she may be the next target Chief Inspect Webb and Sergeant Jackson are in a race against time to unravel this seemingly impossible mystery and find the culprit before the next dead body found is Kate Romilly’s. ‘A Shroud for Delilah’ is a fast-paced crime novel featuring Anthea Fraser’s popular detective David Webb. Praise for Anthea Fraser: “A superbly crafted, riveting, page-turner of a read" - Booklist “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 ANTHEA FRASER has written all her life but did not begin to take it seriously until after marriage, when she found herself at home with two small daughters and embarked on a correspondence course with the London School of Journalism. She wrote short stories before turning to novels of the supernatural, and then to crime. Her other books include ‘Pretty Maids all in a Row’, ‘Eleven Who Went Up to Heaven’, The Ten Commandments’, ‘The Seven Stars’ and ‘One is One and All Alone’. Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent publisher of digital books.
At a New Year’s Eve party in their hotel in Frecklemarsh, the guests can sense an uneasy tension between their hosts, Oliver and his second wife Nancy Pendrick. Growing resentment in their marriage, caused by Nancy’s independence and commitment to her London-based catering business, is evident in the fraught family relationships which extends to two wilful stepchildren. To add fuel to the fire, old flames are returning to the sleepy village, memories of Oliver’s first wife, the beautiful yet troubled Avis, refuse to fade and gossip flies around the small community. All in all when the festive season is over and Nancy returns to London it is a relief…until she doesn’t return… When a female corpse is discovered on a lonely road in Chedbury and eventually identified as Mrs Pendrick, there is universal shock, horror and multiple unanswered questions. With all the guests at the New Year’s Eve party potential suspects, CID Webb has his work cut out to track down the killer, and when he fits the pieces of the puzzle together, it forms a picture he would never have expected to see… ‘A Necessary End’ is a gripping crime thriller from bestselling author Anthea Fraser. Praise for Anthea Fraser: “A superbly crafted, riveting, page-turner of a read" - Booklist “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 Anthea Fraser has written all her life but did not begin to take it seriously until after marriage, when she found herself at home with two small daughters and embarked on a correspondence course with the London School of Journalism. She wrote short stories before turning to novels of the supernatural, and then to crime. Her novels include ‘The Seven Stars’, ‘The Ten Commandments’, ‘Death Speaks Softly’ and ‘Pretty Maids All in a Row’. Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at www.endeavourpress.com. Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. Follow us on Twitter: @EndeavourPress and on Facebook via http://on.fb.me/1HweQV7. We are always interested in hearing from our readers. Endeavour Press believes that the future is now.
When newly wedded actress Jessica Randal accompanies her biographer husband to the country for a month's research, she fully expects to be bored, especially with her leg in plaster following an accident on their honeymoon. The couple are the talk of the town - but not for the reasons you might expect. They soon learn they are renting the house of a murder victim, and that a rapist is at large who has singled her out. Jessica, caught in the melodrama of the not so sleepy town of Steeple Bayliss, is determined to keep her independence. But at what cost? Chief Inspector Webb and Sergeant Jackson pit their wits against a cunning adversary as everyone in the village — including Jessica's husband — is under suspicion... ‘Pretty Maids All in a Row’ is a gripping crime novel featuring Anthea Fraser's popular detective David Webb. Praise for Anthea Fraser: “A superbly crafted, riveting, page-turner of a read" - Booklist “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 ANTHEA FRASER has written all her life but did not begin to take it seriously until after marriage, when she found herself at home with two small daughters and embarked on a correspondence course with the London School of Journalism. She wrote short stories before turning to novels of the supernatural, and then to crime. Her other books include ‘Eleven Who Went Up to Heaven’, The Ten Commandments’, ‘The Seven Stars’ and ‘One is One and All Alone’. Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent publisher of digital books.
There were plenty of men, both tutors and post-graduates, who'd been attracted to Arlette Picard. But when the young French girl disappears from Broadshire University, it sparks one of Chief Inspector Webb's most complex investigations. She was a vivacious young woman, carefree and loved by many — or was she? Was her disappearance been caused by jealousy? It is not just her disappearance that makes Webb uneasy. . On the fringe of his enquires is Professor Warwick, a man whose brilliance teetered on the brink of madness. And the arrival of the girl's parents from France soon leads to a further tragedy, which Webb is helpless to prevent... ‘Death Speaks Softly’ is a gripping crime novel featuring Anthea Fraser's popular detective David Webb. Praise for Anthea Fraser: “A superbly crafted, riveting, page-turner of a read" - Booklist “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 ANTHEA FRASER has written all her life but did not begin to take it seriously until after marriage, when she found herself at home with two small daughters and embarked on a correspondence course with the London School of Journalism. She wrote short stories before turning to novels of the supernatural, and then to crime. Her other books include ‘Pretty Maids all in a Row’, ‘Eleven Who Went Up to Heaven’, The Ten Commandments’, ‘The Seven Stars’ and ‘One is One and All Alone’. Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent publisher of digital books.
The lost treasures of the Incas appear to hold the key to a bizarre series of murders, in an action-packed tale of betrayal and death
Upon receiving death sentence messages from the "April Rainers," some of the city's most unpopular inhabitants are found murdered
The minor annoyance of graffiti on newcomers' homes in a small English town becomes ominous when a murder occurs at one of the homes, and Detective Chief Inspector Webb must make the connection
When two bodies are found in an abandoned van outside of Monica Tovey's house, Detective Chief Inspector Webb is called in to solve the murders before Monica herself becomes the next victim
AN UNPUTDOWNABLE BRITISH CRIME MYSTERY SET IN THE VILLAGES OF SOUTH WEST ENGLAND. 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 LOVE THREE, 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.
When the small English village of Middlemarch is invaded by an insidious religious cult called the Revelationists, whose tentacles reach even into the local police department, Inspector Webb searches for a connection between the sect and a murdered wine merchant.
British detecive David Webb finds himself investigating a curious string of estate break-ins that might be related to a suspicious hit-and-run accident outside The Seven Stars guest house
A tense and gripping new crime novel from Anthea Fraser featuring the ever-popular DCI Webb Malcolm Bennett, Webb's friend and colleague, has recently remarried, and there is conflict between his grown-up family and his new wife, making for a tense atmosphere at home. Meanwhile, the two detectives have joined forces to tackle a series of shop raids, but are soon overtaken by events which have a shattering effect on Bennett's family. Two of them meet with a violent death within the space of four days, presenting Webb with one of the most traumatic cases of his career.
A gripping mystery from one of the legends of crime writing Praise for Anthea Fraser: “A superbly crafted, riveting, page-turner of a read" - Booklist “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 When Emily Barton accepts a secretarial job with acclaimed author Matthew Haig in his remote Cornish home, she expects long days of typing and quiet countryside. But the reality is far more sinister. Three people died during the writing of Matthew’s new novel, and Emily soon discovers that the story behind Motive for Murder may be darker than the fiction on the page. As she becomes entangled in the lives of those at Touchstone House—including the guarded author, his troubled daughter, and his enigmatic cousin—Emily finds herself questioning everything. What really happened to her predecessor, Linda Harvey? Why does everyone avoid the subject? And is the danger truly past—or just beginning? A masterclass in layered suspense and character-driven intrigue, Motive for Murder is a must-read for fans of Ruth Rendell, Susan Howatch, and Daphne du Maurier.
The Ten Commandments [paperback] Fraser, Anthea [May 01, 2000]
When Richard Vine, wealthy businessman and proprietor of Beckworth Grange, organises a publicity event with twenty guests who all share his name, he little imagines that a few hours later nine of them would be dead. A fatal road accident leaves DCI David Webb with a bewildering array of 'Richard Vines' to be traced, accounted for and investigated. The other victim was the minibus driver, John Bainbridge, a man apparently admired, respected and loved by all. Webb and Sergeant Jackson find it hard to believe he could be that saintly and start to dig for the truth behind the image. Meanwhile, an amateur Writing School opens at Beckworth Grange with its army of would-be sleuths and eccentrics all doing their best to help -- or hinder -- police inquiries. But for 'their' Richard Vine, the unwelcome news is that this was no accident, that his name may well be the key, and that he might still be the target for murder...
AN UNPUTDOWNABLE BRITISH CRIME MYSTERY SET IN A PRETTY ENGLISH VILLAGE. PRAISE FOR ANTHEA FRASER: ‘Ms Fraser is her dependable elegant, guileful self, withholding the killer's identity till a dying fall.’ The 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 BEST-LOVED CRIME WRITERS. Detective Bennett’s new wife is not a hit with his family. Cold, private and mysterious, Una Bennett is the opposite of her well-liked husband. Detective Webb doesn’t like her either. He can see how unhappily married his friend is. Then Detective Bennett is found murdered in his own home. Bludgeoned to death as he watched the football on television. Webb is put in charge of the case and all leads point to Una. Bennett’s family are sure she killed him. But could one of them be the killer? Then Webb uncovers a link to the spate of local shop raids that both he and Bennett were investigating before the murder. Is Una really a cold-hearted killer or has she been framed? When another Bennett family member is stabbed to death, Webb is in a race against time before the killer strikes again. Perfect for fans of Peter James, Joy Ellis, Ann Cleeves, Roger Silverwood, Roy Lewis, Agatha Christie or Faith Martin. READERS LOVE ONE IS ONE AND ALL ALONE : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Riveting .’ Maggie Long ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Can't recommend highly enough .’ Sue Bugler ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Excellent reading.’ Denmar ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A good old-fashioned British mystery.’ Hanselbear 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 southwest 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.