Steel Witches

(Paperback)

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Tom Fletcher has left the police force, and its cold outside.

Working as a private investigator in Cambridge, Tom is dragged back into his own troubled family history by an enigmatic message from his missing father. Somehow, he seems to be connected to the disappearance and murder of a young physics student, who was working in a hostess bar.

As a massive storm tracks across Europe and begins to batter the low-lying fen country, so Toms inquiries begin to spiral into ever deeper and darker conspiracies. How is a high-tech American company involved in an officially-suppressed story from the Second World War Where is the long-disused USAF base that seems to be the key to a centuries-old mystery, and who were the haunting, haunted sisters who played such a part in a drama that is still reaching out to claim Tom Fletcher

Reviews

'Intricately woven ...thrilling climax...The 'Hardy-esque' link between atmospheric conditions and the progression of the story brilliantly enhances the tension in the book as it races towards its end...Not only is the central storyline well-written and gripping, it is cleverly intertwined with a separate account of old English witch trials...The book enticingly drip-feeds small, tasty morsels of the second tale before suddenly switching back to its main focus. The ending is also excellent and has the added bonus of a delightfully unexpected twist...extremely enjoyable...an ideal book to lose oneself in.' -- eurocrime.co.uk 20080501 'Richly imaginative!could just possibly turn Tom Fletcher into another Morse' -- The Times 20080412 'A terrific climax...A breadth to the story that is captivating, as well as some finely drawn characters and lovely language, but the star must be the fantastic landscape' -- Tangled Web 20080412 'Intelligent and well-written examination of prejudice and paranoia, misogyny, jealousy and fear' -- Times Literary Supplement 20080314 'The reader ends up in a rather emotional state...becoming increasingly agitated as the book enticingly drip-feeds small, tasty morsels of the second tale before suddenly switching back to its main focus. The ending is also excellent and has the added bonus of a delightfully unexpected twist. STEEL WITCHES is an extremely enjoyable book.' -- eurocrime.co.uk 20080501 'The undoubted strengths of this book are Lennon's storytelling and his ability to ramp up the atmosphere...a truly tense ending...If you're a fan of Jim Kelly, you should give Lennon's books a try...an unusual and exciting slant' -- Reviewingtheevidence.com 20080430 'A writer to watch' -- Mark Billingham 20061211 'Multi-layered and deeply satisfying ... an engaging series character with a genuine emotional life' -- Shotsmag on CORN DOLLS 20070301 'A great read that mixes politics, historical pageantry, resentment and revenge in a seemingly quiet Cambridge village. Highly recommended' -- Sarah Broadhurst on CORN DOLLS 20070301 'A strong series debut ... evocative ... a sharp plot which canters towards an explosive finish' -- Tangled Web on CORN DOLLS 20070131 'More than an echo of The Wicker Man..."entirely believable -- this strange village in the middle of one of the UK's bleakest regions...A thoroughly gripping page-turner. Lennon marries the unusual Russian angle very slickly with the remote village and its odd traditions...If you're a fan of Jim Kelly's Fenland" series, you shouldn't miss CORN DOLLS. It's a fabulous first novel.' -- reviewingtheevidence.com on CORN DOLLS 20070731 'A new author and a new character ... both have great promise ... well worth following' -- Publishing News on CORN DOLLS 20060519 'PI Tom Fletcher of the highly atmospheric CORN DOLLS returns in another Cambridgeshire tale...a great character' -- Bookseller 20080222

Author Bio

Patrick Lennon grew up in Cambridge and has lived in Thailand, Italy, France and Mexico. Today he splits his time between his young family, his writing and running his own business.