book cover of A Trace of Treachery
 

A Trace of Treachery

(2026)
(The second book in the Hattiewick series)
A novel by

 
 
Small Town, Big Ego, Huge Mystery

When country‑music bad boy Barnaby 'The Cowboy' Blake rolls into Hattiewick with his entourage; an oversized ego; and an attitude that clashes horribly with the small English town's 'good-manners-matter' charm, he manages to outstay his welcome before he's even taken off his boots.

He’s come to escape the paparazzi, write new music, and search for inspiration — but all he finds is a small town full of people who’d prefer he left and never returned.

So when Barnaby is murdered, the list of suspects is as long as his forthcoming tour itinerary, but no one's talking...

Enter Joe, Jean, and Peggy, Hattiewick’s unstoppable sleuthing trio, joined by Brian, their much younger but equally enthusiastic partner in crime''solving. Together, they’ll sift through secrets, lies, and simmering grudges to uncover the truth.

Barnaby Blake brought his boots and his bad attitude — but Hattiewick’s sleuths are ready to bring the justice.

Join Joe, Jean, Peggy, and Brian as they embark on their second murder-mystery in A Trace of Treachery.

Written in British English.



Genre: Mystery



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