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The Temenos Remains
(2023)(Buried on the Norfolk Broads)
(The fourth book in the DCI Greg Geldard series)A novel by Heather Peck
Winner of the Firebird Book Award 2023.
Please note this book was previously published as The Temenos Remains.
A chilly October morning. Detective Geldard is woken by a phone call. A woman’s body has been discovered at an archaeological dig near the pretty Norfolk village of Caistor St Edmund.
Geldard races to the scene. The body lies in a shallow trench, arms crossed, a silver coin resting in the mouth. But the dental work is modern. This is no ancient death.
Missing-persons searches throws up two earlier cases — one in Cambridgeshire, one in Suffolk — each body posed in the same macabre way.
And another woman vanishes.
Then Geldard''s ex-wife reaches out. She’s been receiving disturbing phone calls.
Geldard wants to help. But he can’t afford to be distracted.
He’s in a race against time to find the missing woman before she meets a grisly fate.
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.
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 NORFOLK BROADS MYSTERIES:
‘Well-written and well-researched. A thoroughly good read.’ Bittern Books
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This series just gets better and better.’ Heather E.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Twisty and intriguing. I can'''t wait for book 5!’ Alyson R.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One is left desperate for the next instalment . . . soon please!.’ Miles P.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This was gripping, thrilling, and very tense!’ Kate R.
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 tentative 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
Please note this book was previously published as The Temenos Remains.
A chilly October morning. Detective Geldard is woken by a phone call. A woman’s body has been discovered at an archaeological dig near the pretty Norfolk village of Caistor St Edmund.
Geldard races to the scene. The body lies in a shallow trench, arms crossed, a silver coin resting in the mouth. But the dental work is modern. This is no ancient death.
Missing-persons searches throws up two earlier cases — one in Cambridgeshire, one in Suffolk — each body posed in the same macabre way.
And another woman vanishes.
Then Geldard''s ex-wife reaches out. She’s been receiving disturbing phone calls.
Geldard wants to help. But he can’t afford to be distracted.
He’s in a race against time to find the missing woman before she meets a grisly fate.
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.
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 NORFOLK BROADS MYSTERIES:
‘Well-written and well-researched. A thoroughly good read.’ Bittern Books
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This series just gets better and better.’ Heather E.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Twisty and intriguing. I can'''t wait for book 5!’ Alyson R.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One is left desperate for the next instalment . . . soon please!.’ Miles P.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This was gripping, thrilling, and very tense!’ Kate R.
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 tentative 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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