Beth Adams Books

‘I loved this book… Sucks you in on the first page and doesn’t let you go until the climactic end… kept me hanging on to every word. ’ Bonnie’s Book Talk , 5 stars At least they’d found her. Once the site was processed and the girl’s body removed, they’d be able to identify her so that her family could give her the burial she deserved. This innocent girl was far too young to be lying in a grave, crushed under the weight of someone else’s coffin... When the body of a teenage girl is found hidden inside a stranger’s grave in a small-town cemetery in The Lake District, an urgent call is made to Forensic Pathologist Beth Adams . One look at the beautiful girl’s broken body is enough to bring Beth out of hiding for the first time since an attempt on her own life… Beth doesn’t believe it’s a coincidence that the victim was found the same day a threatening gift was left on the doorstep of her secluded home. Her instincts are telling her that it’s a trap, that she should run for safety. But she knows she’s the only one with the expertise to help her trusted friend, Detective Josh Walker , crack the most shocking case of his career. The tiny traces of material Beth finds beneath the victim’s fingernails is the break in the case the team need to chase down this twisted killer. But this critical lead comes at a dangerous price, exposing Beth’s whereabouts and dragging her back into the line of fire once again. With Beth’s own life on the line, the investigation is already cracking under the pressure. Then another local girl goes missing… Can Beth stay alive long enough to catch the killer before he claims his next victim? An absolutely gripping new crime thriller that will grab fans of Patricia Gibney, LJ Ross and Angela Marsons from the very first page and leave them gasping for breath by the last. Readers adore The Girl in the Grave ! ‘ Outstanding… Well plotted, gripping in the true sense of the word and a real thriller . This story grabbed me from page one and held me all the way through . One of my favourite summer reads to date !’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘It was nail biting ... I was completely blindsided when the truth was finally revealed … I loved the speed with which I turned the pages… I want book 2 as soon as possible.’ Book Reviews by Shalini, 5 stars ‘A humdinger of a Crime Thriller that grabs you and draws you in from the brilliantly written and powerful opening scene to the nail-biting, butt-clenching finale … Fabulous first in the series, tightly plotted, gritty narrative and very believable , engaging characters… I look forward to more in the series - loved it and would certainly recommend.’ Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘ Oh wow! This is such a gripping read , I was hooked from the first page .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ Fabulous start to a new series … the pace just doesn’t let … the wonderful Helen Phifer has a knack of drawing you in to a story with characters … for the life of me I couldn’t work out who the perpetrator was!!… this is definitely going to be a winner !’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ A one in a million … it’s written well and feels truly original … it’s like nothing I’ve read before . So excited for the next one!’ Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘ An intriguing story that will keep you on the edge of your seat . Lots of twists that will keep you guessing … will keep you turning the pages! ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Peering over the side of the boat, the glare of early morning sun catches on something pale in the inky water. The boy’s curious fingertips break the surface, pulling up a tangle of long blonde hair from the reeds below… The discovery of a young student floating face down in Lake Windermere, her naked skin almost translucent in the freezing water, looks like yet another tragic teen suicide. But the victim’s lack of clothes make Forensic Pathologist Beth Adams want to investigate further. Anything to distract her from the arrival of her abusive ex-boyfriend’s body on the mortuary table that morning. With witnesses keeping tight-lipped and any clues washed away by the tides, it’s up to Beth to find the evidence her team needs. But then another girl is found in the lake, this time still clinging to life. She tells them she was at a party on a boat, and that she was pushed… As more bodies surface, Beth finds tiny traces of boat paint present on each victim. It’s a critical lead that links these attacks back to a tragic accident involving a group of school children years ago. Faced with a killer hungry for revenge, and with her own life spiralling out of control, it’s going to take every ounce of skill and determination for Beth to catch this monster before he takes another innocent life. But will Beth realise he’s been right beside her all along? An absolutely unputdownable serial killer thriller that will have you sleeping with the lights on. Fans of Patricia Gibney, LJ Ross and Angela Marsons will have to hold on tight for this nail-biting rollercoaster ride! Readers love The Girls in the Lake : ‘ Brilliant … keeps you on the edge of your seat right until the last chapter ...loving this series and the characters in it.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ Plenty of twists … I didn’t want to put it down … suspenseful and riveting , you will want time to read it in one sitting. ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ H ooked from the beginning and it kept me engaged until the very last page . ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Full of twists … full of tension… several times I caught myself holding my breath. ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars Readers adore Helen Phifer! ‘ Sucks you in on the first page and doesn’t let you go until the climactic end… kept me hanging on to every word. ’ Bonnie’s Book Talk , 5 stars ‘ Outstanding… grabbed me from page one and held me all the way through .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘It was nail-biting ... I was completely blindsided when the truth was finally revealed …’ Book Reviews by Shalini, 5 stars ‘A humdinger of a crime thriller that grabs you and draws you in from the brilliantly written and powerful opening scene to the nail-biting, butt-clenching finale .’ Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars