Snake in the Grass
(2025)(The first book in the D.I. Merchant & D.S. Leacome series)
A novel by DC Brockwell
From D.C. Brockwell, author of The Met Murder Mysteries and Mr. Invisible, comes Snake In The Grass, book one in the D.I. Merchant and D.S. Leacome murder mystery series, based in the heart of Sussex.
Emily Royston never expected to meet the man of her dreams at a funeral. When Grahame, a handsome and charming stranger, catches her eye at the wake of her friend, Leanne, she can't help but be suspicious.
Her suspicions only grow when she starts receiving crude gifts in the post. One such gift is a picture of her and her friends with Leanne photoshopped out of it. Is her gorgeous new man really a psychotic killer, claiming to have murdered three of her friends? Or is it just incredible timing?
As Sussex is rocked by a series of brutal murders and a campaign of terror, Emily finds herself at the centre of it all. But she's not alone. Detective Inspector Colin Merchant and his partner, Detective Sergeant Paul Leacome, are hot on the trail of the killer, realising that Emily is their ultimate target. But can they catch the killer before it's too late?
This fast-paced and gripping murder mystery will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. From the bustling streets of Sussex to the terrifying mind of a killer, this book will take you on a wild ride. Fans of Gillian Flynn's "Gone Girl" and Paula Hawkins' "The Girl on the Train" will love this thrilling and suspenseful read. But be warned - you won't want to put this book down!
Genre: Mystery
Emily Royston never expected to meet the man of her dreams at a funeral. When Grahame, a handsome and charming stranger, catches her eye at the wake of her friend, Leanne, she can't help but be suspicious.
Her suspicions only grow when she starts receiving crude gifts in the post. One such gift is a picture of her and her friends with Leanne photoshopped out of it. Is her gorgeous new man really a psychotic killer, claiming to have murdered three of her friends? Or is it just incredible timing?
As Sussex is rocked by a series of brutal murders and a campaign of terror, Emily finds herself at the centre of it all. But she's not alone. Detective Inspector Colin Merchant and his partner, Detective Sergeant Paul Leacome, are hot on the trail of the killer, realising that Emily is their ultimate target. But can they catch the killer before it's too late?
This fast-paced and gripping murder mystery will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. From the bustling streets of Sussex to the terrifying mind of a killer, this book will take you on a wild ride. Fans of Gillian Flynn's "Gone Girl" and Paula Hawkins' "The Girl on the Train" will love this thrilling and suspenseful read. But be warned - you won't want to put this book down!
Genre: Mystery
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