A Deadly Distraction
(2027)(The fourth book in the DI Charlotte Steele series)
A novel by Christine Pattle
Thousands came to save the South Downs. One of them came to kill.
A huge protest rally on the South Downs is thrown into chaos when a pack of aggressive dogs charges through the crowd. Amid the panic, controversial environmental campaigner Eleanor Knox is found murdered. DI Charlie Steele is convinced the violence was no random incident. Someone created the perfect distraction for a carefully planned killing.
Thousands of people attended the demonstration. Witnesses are everywhere, but reliable evidence is almost impossible to find. As social media rumours spiral out of control and national news crews descend on Hampshire, Charlie discovers that Knox had made powerful enemies among developers, politicians, investors, and even fellow activists.
With a £1 billion housing project hanging in the balance, senior officers are demanding a quick arrest. But Charlie suspects the obvious explanation is exactly what the killer wants the police to believe.
Pressure is mounting from every direction. Charlie must uncover the truth before a ruthless killer strikes again.
Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean, and L J Ross.
Genre: Mystery
A huge protest rally on the South Downs is thrown into chaos when a pack of aggressive dogs charges through the crowd. Amid the panic, controversial environmental campaigner Eleanor Knox is found murdered. DI Charlie Steele is convinced the violence was no random incident. Someone created the perfect distraction for a carefully planned killing.
Thousands of people attended the demonstration. Witnesses are everywhere, but reliable evidence is almost impossible to find. As social media rumours spiral out of control and national news crews descend on Hampshire, Charlie discovers that Knox had made powerful enemies among developers, politicians, investors, and even fellow activists.
With a £1 billion housing project hanging in the balance, senior officers are demanding a quick arrest. But Charlie suspects the obvious explanation is exactly what the killer wants the police to believe.
Pressure is mounting from every direction. Charlie must uncover the truth before a ruthless killer strikes again.
Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean, and L J Ross.
Genre: Mystery