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THE MARQUESS CLUB KILLINGS by Gaynor Torrance
‘A rattling good tale with twists and turns aplenty. If you enjoy a well plotted police procedural with realistic characters and thrills galore then this is for you.’ — Bestselling author Helen H. Durrant

MEET DETECTIVE INSPECTOR JEMIMA HUXLEY IN THIS BRILLIANT NEW CRIME SERIES FULL OF STUNNING TWISTS. It’s Jemima Huxley’s first day back at work after maternity leave. It was always going to be heart-wrenching leaving baby Finlay, but things are already going wrong. First, high court judge Rory Lawson goes missing on his way to work. It looks like he was run off the road and abducted. Top brass are seriously worried.
Then a bound and gagged body is found on a motorway. And Jemima’s team uncover a shocking link to judge Lawson.
In a case where nothing is as it seems, the one thing Jemima knows is that she must find the missing judge. Before time runs out.A PULSE-RACING CRIME THRILLER THAT WILL KEEP YOU UP ALL NIGHT.

Readers of Simon McCleave, Rachel McLean, Ann Cleeves, Helen H. Durrant, Joy Ellis, Angela Marsons and J.M. Dalgliesh will love Gaynor Torrance’s feisty and flawed protagonist DI Jemima Huxley.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT GAYNOR TORRANCE’S FEISTY AND FLAWED DETECTIVE JEMIMA HUXLEY:

‘This fast-paced thriller had me on the edge of my seat from the very beginning.’ Racquel

‘Gaynor Torrance writes with such passion . . . leaves you wishing for revenge.’ Bob

‘Very well written, with relatable characters and well-constructed dialogue resulting in a very disturbing — but also satisfying — storyline.’ Ollie

‘An excellent thriller, with interesting details of a procedural that kept me riveted from the very beginning.’ Christine

‘Really loved this series of books. They’re just that little bit different to other detective series. Cannot wait for the next one!’ Mrs A. Richards

MEET THE DETECTIVE
DI Jemima Huxley is a driven detective who cares deeply about getting justice for victims and their families. With a degree in psychology, she is intelligent, loyal, fearless — and a competent kickboxer. She enjoys trying to get into the mindset of the killer, often taking down violent suspects while her male partner hesitates.

Jemima’s whole personal life has been in turmoil in recent years. Abandoned by her long-term partner, she is now raising his son James as her own, along with newborn baby Finlay. Things are tough, but at least she has her sister to support her. Jem always knew she had to go back to work — not just to pay the bills, but because being a copper is who she is.

ALSO BY GAYNOR TORRANCE
DETECTIVE INSPECTOR JEMIMA HUXLEY
Book 1: THE CARDIFF KILLINGS
Book 2: THE BRIARMARSH CLOSE KILLINGS
Book 3: THE CAERPHILLY MOUNTAIN KILLINGS
Book 4: THE LEIGHTON MEADOW KILLINGS
Book 5: THE MARQUESS CLUB KILLINGS

Author Bio GAYNOR TORRANCE Gaynor Torrance lives near Cardiff with her husband and their rescue cat, Cleo. The area is the setting for her Detective Inspector Jemima Huxley series of books. Like Gaynor, Jemima has a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Though, apart from them both having a keen interest in human behaviour, that’s where any similarity ends.  

When she’s not writing or glued to her Kindle, Gaynor enjoys listening to music, playing the piano, walking, travelling, and eating far too much chocolate.  

BOOKS BY GAYNOR TORRANCE

JEMIMA HUXLEY CRIME THRILLERS:

• · THE CARDIFF KILLINGS
• · THE BRIARMARSH CLOSE KILLINGS
• · THE CAERPHILLY MOUNTAIN KILLINGS
• · THE LEIGHTON MEADOW KILLINGS
• · THE MARQUESS CLUB KILLINGS
• · DI JEMIMA HUXLEY BOX SET BOOKS 1-3

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My Review This title jumped out at me, I couldn’t wait to dive in. Not come across the author before though, so I didn’t know the style or kind of writing and story telling I’d be in for. It started quite slow for me at first and I wasn’t sure I would be able to finish it. But we preserve and I’m so glad I did, as I was richly rewarded as it started to gain pace, and kick things into high gear. So impressive, it’s definitely gritty and dark compared to some that are lighter. But I thoroughly enjoyed it, even when I found out its book 5 of a series!! I had no idea, at no point was I left behind and not understanding backstory, it was totally inclusive and works so well as a first book, last book or middle book.

So pull up a chair, grab snacks and a brew, it’s cold outside and we are meant to do self care, and this is the perfect way to slow down, and enjoy winter. I can definitely see me reading more by Gaynor as the characters were crafted well. I’d love to see how they develop over time.