The Crime Writer

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This gripping new thriller will have you racing to the finish!

2019. 34-year-old Leona Walsh is reported missing, igniting headlines around the country. Did she run away Is she alive or dead The police suspect foul play, but there is no proof.

Despite an extensive search of the woodland on the edge of Exmoor where she was last seen, no trace of Leona is found and her disappearance is shrouded in mystery. Leonas two daughters are living under the same roof as the main suspect Matthew Walsh, their father, a former police officer turned crime writer. What must it be like for the girls growing up not knowing if their father killed their mother

2024. Some bones are found, buried in a garden. Could they be Leonas remains And if so, will there be enough evidence to finally solve the case Gabriela Conti, Leonas school friend and a journalist, covered the disappearance in 2019. She is back, determined to find answers to all these questions and desperate for the story that will define her career

'A tense captivating read!' Reader review

'The suspense and tension carries right the way through this book Chilling, unpredictable and totally gripping. Diane's writing will keep your eyes glued to the page' Reader review

'Brilliant story, believable characters brought to life by this very talented writer. You will be second guessing throughout and will change your mind after every chapter. I read this book in one sitting, it was impossible to put it down' Reader review

'A gripping storyline, well-written with believable characters. At times moving and thought-provoking, it deals with a range of issues such as loss, abuse and justice. An excellent read' Reader review

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Praise for Diane Jeffrey

Deliciously dark and suspenseful A tour-de-force Alex Michaelides

Gripping, thought-provoking and scarily believable just when you think you know where the story is going, another twist comes round the corner T.M. Logan

Stayed up late finishing this, just had to know what happened, brilliant final twist! Gripping page-turner with great characters B A Paris

Had me on the edge of my seat Lisa Hall

A compelling, addictive thriller Samantha Downing

Dark, gripping and suspenseful Lesley Kara

[A] powerhouse of a thriller Louise Mumford

Author Bio

Diane Jeffrey grew up in North Devon, in the United Kingdom. She now lives in Lyon, France with her husband and their three children, Labrador, cat and kitten. Those Who Lie, her debut psychological thriller, was a Kindle bestseller in the USA, Canada and Australia and in the top 100 Kindle books in the UK. He Will Find You, set in the Lake District and Somerset and published in August 2018, is her second novel. Diane is an English teacher. When she's not working or writing, she likes swimming, running and reading. She loves chocolate, beer and holidays. Above all, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Readers can follow Diane on Twitter @dianefjeffrey or on Facebook.com/dianejeffreyauthor