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Men in Suits
(2024)(Murder on Tyneside)
(The second book in the DI Pen Darling series)A novel by Martyn Taylor
Detective Inspector Pen Darling is back, tasked with solving the brutal murder of a young girl in the heart of Tyneside.
A dog walker finds Kimberley Ford’s battered body partly buried in bushes at the local park. At first, it looks like a tragic, random act, but Darling soon discovers the victim was not as innocent as she seemed.
Kimberley’s picture-perfect family hides troubling secrets and her past is tangled with people who may have wanted her dead.
Kimberley knew too much.
As the investigation unfolds, Darling and her team uncover a criminal network hiding in plain sight.
And as they dig deeper the case becomes a desperate hunt for a murderer who believes they are beyond the law.
With the pressure mounting, Darling must confront disturbing truths to catch the killer before they strike again.
Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, P.D. James and L.J. Ross.
Please note this book was previously published as Men in Suits.
MEET DETECTIVE PENELOPE DARLING
DI Penelope ‘Pen’ Darling is sharp, relentless and rooted in her Northumbrian heritage. She has a conventional background – her father was a solicitor and her mother a housewife – and they don’t approve of her career choice. But Pen knows she’s a good detective and her cases are fuelled by her commitment to seeking justice. Known for her battered leather notebook and wry humour, Pen has a knack for seeing patterns others miss. She channels her personal struggles into an unshakable determination to uncover the truth — no matter how dangerous.
THE SETTING
Northumberland is a place of contrasts — from the bleak, windswept moors where the heather bends under a relentless sky, to the tight-knit villages where everyone knows everyone else’s secrets. Stone farmhouses crouch against the weather, isolated and silent, while just a short drive away Newcastle thrums with neon, money, and menace. It is a region where old grudges linger as long as the peat bogs hold their secrets — and where murder feels as much a part of the landscape as the shifting mist.
READERS LOVE THE DETECTIVE PEN DARLING SERIES:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Brill! Really enjoyed it . . . spot on with the shenanigans up there with the criminals. Excellent read.’ Donna
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Great cast of characters and an excellent storyline. Being set in and around Newcastle makes it more enjoyable and real.''' Kindle Customer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️��️ ‘Loved the characters, particularly Darling. 10/10.’ Lennybenny
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️���️ ‘I'll definitely be keeping my eye on this series.’ Emily G.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Great story, couldn't put it down.’ Claire B.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Gripping noir gangster novel set in Newcastle. A great start to a new series.’ Pi 1991
⭐️⭐️⭐''⭐️⭐�� ‘A gripping, utterly authentic crime thriller . . . gritty, character-driven, and steeped in Tyneside’s stark contrasts.’ Crimefictionfan
Genre: Mystery
A dog walker finds Kimberley Ford’s battered body partly buried in bushes at the local park. At first, it looks like a tragic, random act, but Darling soon discovers the victim was not as innocent as she seemed.
Kimberley’s picture-perfect family hides troubling secrets and her past is tangled with people who may have wanted her dead.
Kimberley knew too much.
As the investigation unfolds, Darling and her team uncover a criminal network hiding in plain sight.
And as they dig deeper the case becomes a desperate hunt for a murderer who believes they are beyond the law.
With the pressure mounting, Darling must confront disturbing truths to catch the killer before they strike again.
Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, P.D. James and L.J. Ross.
Please note this book was previously published as Men in Suits.
MEET DETECTIVE PENELOPE DARLING
DI Penelope ‘Pen’ Darling is sharp, relentless and rooted in her Northumbrian heritage. She has a conventional background – her father was a solicitor and her mother a housewife – and they don’t approve of her career choice. But Pen knows she’s a good detective and her cases are fuelled by her commitment to seeking justice. Known for her battered leather notebook and wry humour, Pen has a knack for seeing patterns others miss. She channels her personal struggles into an unshakable determination to uncover the truth — no matter how dangerous.
THE SETTING
Northumberland is a place of contrasts — from the bleak, windswept moors where the heather bends under a relentless sky, to the tight-knit villages where everyone knows everyone else’s secrets. Stone farmhouses crouch against the weather, isolated and silent, while just a short drive away Newcastle thrums with neon, money, and menace. It is a region where old grudges linger as long as the peat bogs hold their secrets — and where murder feels as much a part of the landscape as the shifting mist.
READERS LOVE THE DETECTIVE PEN DARLING SERIES:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Brill! Really enjoyed it . . . spot on with the shenanigans up there with the criminals. Excellent read.’ Donna
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Great cast of characters and an excellent storyline. Being set in and around Newcastle makes it more enjoyable and real.''' Kindle Customer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️��️ ‘Loved the characters, particularly Darling. 10/10.’ Lennybenny
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️���️ ‘I'll definitely be keeping my eye on this series.’ Emily G.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Great story, couldn't put it down.’ Claire B.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Gripping noir gangster novel set in Newcastle. A great start to a new series.’ Pi 1991
⭐️⭐️⭐''⭐️⭐�� ‘A gripping, utterly authentic crime thriller . . . gritty, character-driven, and steeped in Tyneside’s stark contrasts.’ Crimefictionfan
Genre: Mystery
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