{"title":"Roy Lewis","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-city-of-london-murder-an-addictive-crime-mystery-full-of-twists-paperback","title":"THE CITY OF LONDON MURDER an addictive crime mystery full of twists - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for a \u003cb\u003eclassic murder mystery\u003c\/b\u003e from an acclaimed crime writer? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover Eric Ward, policeman turned lawyer.\u003c\/b\u003e This beautifully told story, from a time before smart phones and DNA testing, will have you gripped from start to finish. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlease note this book was first published as \u003ci\u003eTHE SALAMANDER CHILL\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A novel of \u003cb\u003edepth and craftsmanship\u003c\/b\u003e refreshing in this genre.\" Publishers Weekly \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Mr Lewis \u003cb\u003eis a master of his craft\u003c\/b\u003e and he pilots Ward through the shoal waters of business chicanery and physical violence with a sure hand.\" Somerset Express \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDARK DEALINGS IN THE CITY OF LONDON\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEric Ward is still uneasy on the board of merchant bankers Martin \u0026amp; Channing. Their defence against a hostile takeover is pushing the limits of the law. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut Eric soon has problems nearer home: \u003cb\u003ehis wife's colleague is charged with the murder of his fiancée in his London flat.\u003c\/b\u003e He asks Eric to represent him. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEric discovers some very interesting facts about the dead woman. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThen Eric is called back to London to deal with the takeover gone wrong. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA GRIPPING, WELL-CRAFTED MYSTERY THAT WILL HAVE YOU COMPLETELY ABSORBED\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe finds his separate roles intertwining. Can he save his reputation and expose the dark side of London's financial heart? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cb\u003ePeter James, Ruth Rendell, P.D. James and Peter Robinson\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE DETECTIVE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEric Ward is forced to retire from the police when he discovers he suffers from glaucoma but qualifies as a solicitor (lawyer) and sets up his practice on the Quayside in Newcastle, where he deals with the seamier side of the law. When he marries a wealthy young woman she attempts to persuade him to settle in Northumberland and work with wealthier clients but he stubbornly refuses to give up his criminal practice in Newcastle. Although she draws him into the world of high finance he still insists on continuing at the Quayside - which causes tensions within his marriage, and lead to unintended consequences. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis fast-paced mystery will have you enthralled from the start. \u003cb\u003eSet in England in the 1980s\u003c\/b\u003e, this is the \u003cb\u003eseventh book\u003c\/b\u003e to feature Eric Ward. More coming soon. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE MYSTERY WRITER\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoy Lewis is one of the most critically acclaimed crime writers of his generation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Roy Lewis is \u003cb\u003ea writer who believes in keeping his readers on their toes with plenty of twists and surprises\u003c\/b\u003e. He writes well, too with an admirable sense of character and place.\" Daily Telegraph\"\u003cb\u003eGood on atmosphere.\u003c\/b\u003e\" Newcastle Journal\"A wrenching and compassionately handled tragedy that \u003cb\u003etranscends the conventional mystery form\u003c\/b\u003e.\" Chicago Sun-Times\"\u003cb\u003eTightly written, well-paced and relentlessly accurate.\u003c\/b\u003e\" Oxford Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eERIC WARD BOOKS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook 1: THE SEDLEIGH HALL MURDER\u003cbr\u003eBook 2: THE FARMING MURDER\u003cbr\u003eBook 3: THE QUAYSIDE MURDER\u003cbr\u003eBook 4: THE DIAMOND MURDER\u003cbr\u003eBook 5: THE GEORDIE MURDER\u003cbr\u003eBook 6: THE SHIPPING MURDER\u003cbr\u003eBook 7: THE CITY OF LONDON MURDER \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eINSPECTOR CROW BOOKS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook 1: A LOVER TOO MANY\u003cbr\u003eBook 2: ERROR OF JUDGMENT\u003cbr\u003eBook 3: THE WOODS MURDER\u003cbr\u003eBook 4: MURDER FOR MONEY\u003cbr\u003eBook 5: MURDER IN THE MINE\u003cbr\u003eBook 6: A COTSWOLDS MURDER\u003cbr\u003eBook 7: A FOX HUNTING MURDER\u003cbr\u003eBook 8: A DARTMOOR MURDER \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMore Roy Lewis mysteries coming soon! Join the Joffe Books mailing to hear about them.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67873299071199,"sku":"9781789313109","price":14.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/Pml67J1Ptj9781789313109.webp?v=1790891588"},{"product_id":"murder-in-the-cottage-an-addictive-crime-mystery-full-of-twists-paperback","title":"MURDER IN THE COTTAGE an addictive crime mystery full of twists - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAre you seeking an enticing new mystery series, filled with first-rate characters, and breathtaking twists and turns?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThen meet Arnold Landon, mild-mannered history buff turned amateur sleuth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The skilful Mr Lewis has made Arnold Landon \u003cb\u003ean unforgettable character\u003c\/b\u003e.\" \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOriginally published as \u003ci\u003eSuddenly as a Shadow\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWild, windswept Ravenstone Fell has a secret.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt was once an ancient burial ground. 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