{"product_id":"a-body-in-the-lakes-a-gripping-crime-thriller-with-a-heart-stopping-twist-paperback","title":"A Body in the Lakes: A Gripping Crime Thriller with a Heart-Stopping Twist - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGraham Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe woman's limbs were so thin; the skin on her arms as translucent as tracing paper. Around her neck lay a faint string of purple bruises. In one so frail, darker, angrier marks might be expected but Beth knew the bruising would have stopped the moment her heart stopped beating.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e When a hiker finds \u003cstrong\u003ethe body of a woman by the shores of Lake Ullswater\u003c\/strong\u003e, the police are put on high alert. Felicia Evans was known to be a tough character, but who would have strangled her?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDetective Beth Young quickly spots the links to three cold cases\u003c\/strong\u003e. Three women strangled and discarded in the stunning, wild hills of the Lake District.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAs Beth begins tracking down witnesses, the team receives an anonymous letter claiming the charming mayor of Carlisle is behind the murders. \u003c\/strong\u003eThere's pressure from the top to clear his name. But Beth is determined to find the truth no matter whose feathers she ruffles in the process.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Beth knows the clock is ticking. The killer is hunting again. And \u003cstrong\u003eit's down to\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eher to find who's responsible before another woman becomes his prey...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA gripping edge-of-your-seat thriller from bestselling author Graham Smith, perfect for fans of Joy Ellis, LJ Ross, and J.R. Ellis. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders are loving \u003cem\u003eA Body in the Lakes\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Boy did I love every minute of it ... \u003cstrong\u003eEverything that a true crime junkie wants and needs to satisfy that craving of thrills and chills\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cem\u003eA Body In The Lakes\u003c\/em\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003ea dark and brooding read that totally held me captive\u003c\/strong\u003e. Parts chilled me to the core whilst other parts caught me off guard, causing an array of emotions. \u003cstrong\u003eBritish crime writing at its best\u003c\/strong\u003e.' \u003cem\u003eBy the Letter Book Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e '\u003cstrong\u003eIf I was to sum up in 3 words: Exciting, spine-tingling and unpredictable\u003c\/strong\u003e. It had me on the edge of my seat at times, especially when we got a glimpse into the killer's mind, and \u003cstrong\u003eit literally kept me guessing until the very end\u003c\/strong\u003e.' \u003cem\u003eBooked up Girl\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e '\u003cstrong\u003eA thrilling edge of your seat story\u003c\/strong\u003e.' \u003cem\u003eStar Crossed Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e '\u003cstrong\u003eExcelled all expectations\u003c\/strong\u003e and this is \u003cstrong\u003ea series that is right up there with my favourites\u003c\/strong\u003e... The book is set in one of my favourite places the Lake District with its beautiful scenery but the storyline is gruesome, disturbing and complex.. \u003cstrong\u003eA gripping, fast paced thriller that grabs all your attention and doesn't let go, it's a real whodunnit and I would urge you not to miss it\u003c\/strong\u003e. Highly recommended.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 'Once I started this book \u003cstrong\u003eI didn't want it to finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's a great read and \u003cstrong\u003ea must for crime thriller fans\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e '\u003cstrong\u003eAction packed, gritty, grisly in parts\u003c\/strong\u003e but also with some humour...and with \u003cstrong\u003ea nail-biting build-up of tension this novel delivers on all counts for me\u003c\/strong\u003e. Great characterization and skilfully woven plot strands all add up to \u003cstrong\u003ea captivating and very enjoyable read\u003c\/strong\u003e. Loved it and comes highly recommended.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e '\u003cstrong\u003ePlenty of red herrings and twists\u003c\/strong\u003e kept my brain engaged.' \u003cem\u003eChapter in my Life\u003c\/em\u003e, 5 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.71 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 15, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47418921386162,"sku":"9781786818393","price":15.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/a02ba0b489657de948b949486d12a3b2.webp?v=1778463478","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/a-body-in-the-lakes-a-gripping-crime-thriller-with-a-heart-stopping-twist-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}