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Last Act
(2025)(Secrets on the Norfolk Broads)
(The ninth book in the DCI Greg Geldard series)A novel by Heather Peck
Detective Greg Geldard is celebrating his promotion in the local pub when he gets the call. A suspected poisoning in the pretty market town of North Walsham.
Marie Leakey was a masseuse. Popular, kind, no enemies in the world. She died alone in her modest bungalow after a takeaway curry. A curry she never ordered. It was left on her doorstep with a note: ‘Thought you might like a share of this.’ Followed by a single letter. ‘C’.
The lab confirms hemlock.
And that’s just the start. An actor mown down outside a Norwich theatre. A garage owner beaten with his own wrench. A hairdresser stabbed to death outside her salon. A vicarage in flames with the family asleep upstairs.
Five victims. Nothing to connect them. No shared history. No shared enemy.
Juggling a new job, a newborn, and an untested team, Geldard is running out of time to work out who''s next.
Because whoever is doing this has a list. And they’re not finished yet.
This gripping detective mystery full of twists and turns is perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths, Peter May, Matt Brolly and Joy Ellis.
Please note this book was previously published as Last Act.
Praise for Heather Peck:
‘An astounding tale that is guaranteed to keep you entertained to the very last page.’ Featz Reviews
‘Highly recommended for all lovers of crime fiction set in Norfolk.’ Bittern Books
READERS LOVE THE DETECTIVE GELDARD MYSTERIES:
‘Well-written and well-researched. A thoroughly good read.’ Bittern Books
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Clear your schedule and get comfy. A must read for crime lovers.’ Bookworm86
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved the setting of the Norfolk coastline.’ Davinia W.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I love the mix of the old familiar characters and getting to meet new ones.’ Lozzie
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fast paced, brilliant plot.’ Heather E.
THE DETECTIVE
DI Greg Geldard is an outsider in more ways than one. When his latest case takes him to Norfolk, he’s finally found a place he can call home. Although impatient with paperwork and dismissive of inter-agency politics, he’s a natural leader, hardworking, insightful and above all, willing to listen. Still reeling from a painful divorce, he has begun a romance with DS Chris Matthews. But a relationship with a fellow police officer is fraught with difficulties.
THE SETTING
Norfolk, as Geldard often observes, seems to have more water than land. Bordered by vast, empty beaches, it is home to the unique environment of the Broads; a network of navigable rivers and man-made lakes which date from medieval times. This wetland landscape is known for its open skies, vast waterways, and diverse wildlife. Norfolk also has some of the richest farming land in the UK, growing everything from cereals to asparagus. But this idyllic environment, as Geldard knows to his cost, can hide dark secrets.
Genre: Mystery
Marie Leakey was a masseuse. Popular, kind, no enemies in the world. She died alone in her modest bungalow after a takeaway curry. A curry she never ordered. It was left on her doorstep with a note: ‘Thought you might like a share of this.’ Followed by a single letter. ‘C’.
The lab confirms hemlock.
And that’s just the start. An actor mown down outside a Norwich theatre. A garage owner beaten with his own wrench. A hairdresser stabbed to death outside her salon. A vicarage in flames with the family asleep upstairs.
Five victims. Nothing to connect them. No shared history. No shared enemy.
Juggling a new job, a newborn, and an untested team, Geldard is running out of time to work out who''s next.
Because whoever is doing this has a list. And they’re not finished yet.
This gripping detective mystery full of twists and turns is perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths, Peter May, Matt Brolly and Joy Ellis.
Please note this book was previously published as Last Act.
Praise for Heather Peck:
‘An astounding tale that is guaranteed to keep you entertained to the very last page.’ Featz Reviews
‘Highly recommended for all lovers of crime fiction set in Norfolk.’ Bittern Books
READERS LOVE THE DETECTIVE GELDARD MYSTERIES:
‘Well-written and well-researched. A thoroughly good read.’ Bittern Books
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Clear your schedule and get comfy. A must read for crime lovers.’ Bookworm86
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved the setting of the Norfolk coastline.’ Davinia W.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I love the mix of the old familiar characters and getting to meet new ones.’ Lozzie
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fast paced, brilliant plot.’ Heather E.
THE DETECTIVE
DI Greg Geldard is an outsider in more ways than one. When his latest case takes him to Norfolk, he’s finally found a place he can call home. Although impatient with paperwork and dismissive of inter-agency politics, he’s a natural leader, hardworking, insightful and above all, willing to listen. Still reeling from a painful divorce, he has begun a romance with DS Chris Matthews. But a relationship with a fellow police officer is fraught with difficulties.
THE SETTING
Norfolk, as Geldard often observes, seems to have more water than land. Bordered by vast, empty beaches, it is home to the unique environment of the Broads; a network of navigable rivers and man-made lakes which date from medieval times. This wetland landscape is known for its open skies, vast waterways, and diverse wildlife. Norfolk also has some of the richest farming land in the UK, growing everything from cereals to asparagus. But this idyllic environment, as Geldard knows to his cost, can hide dark secrets.
Genre: Mystery
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