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THE ORDINARY MAN (Detective Beth Fellows #2) by Christie J. Newport

Discover the most unputdownable crime thriller of the year. From Joffe Books Prize winner Christie J. Newport.
Meet Beth Fellows,a Preston detective haunted by her mum’s murder when she was only four. She’s a driven woman with a heart of gold.
THE ONLY THING MORE TERRIFYING THAN THE KILLER YOU KNOW IS THE KILLER YOU DON’T.
He seems like such a nice man. Nothing about him tells you, you should be on your guard.
He’s just . . . an ordinary man.
Driving an ordinary car.

Telling you to get in.
And he’s the last person you’ll ever see alive.

If you love Angela Marsons, Helen Fields, Nadine Matheson, Helen H. Durrant, Rachel McLean, Lynda La Plante and Dorothy Koomson, you will devour this page-turning crime thriller.
READERS LOVE CHRISTIE J. NEWPORT:

‘A pacy cracker of a crime thriller from one heck of a talent!’ A.A. Chaudhuri, author of The Abduction.

‘Enthralling, exhilarating and utterly compelling.’ Joy Wood, author of Who’s Smiling Now?

‘This book grabbed me by the throat and didn’t let up until the end.’ Jackie Baldwin, author of Murder by the Seaside

‘The writing is so assured, the characterizations so rich and believable, the twisty storyline so gripping and unexpected. Christie Newport is definitely a star on the rise!’ Diane Chamberlain, New York Times bestselling author of The Last House on the Street

Taut, pacy and gritty story that kept me guessing the whole way through.’ Philippa East, author of Little White Lies and I’ll Never Tell

‘A propulsive thriller with a flawed protagonist, a diabolical villain and enough procedural detail to make the setting life-like.’ Douglas Skelton

‘Taut and compelling. Christie Newport has written a pacy police procedural with a compelling new heroine.’ Andrea Carter

‘This is an intelligent, insightful and well-researched police procedural. The plot is gritty, deliciously dark and fast-paced with a host of colourful characters who keep the pages turning.’ Kate Bendelow

‘Twisty, tense and authentic — a compelling police procedural with real heart.’ Marion Todd

‘An utterly compelling and propulsive thriller that grabs you from the first page and refuses to let go! Newport is an author that everyone will be talking about.’ Awais Khan

‘Vivid, gripping and authentic.’ Alison Belsham

‘The twists and turns never stop. It was an excellent read that kept me captivated to the last page.’ Patricia G.

‘Kept me turning the pages long after my bedtime! Brilliant stuff.’ Louise M.

ABOUT THE DETECTIVE
Beth is no stranger to violent death. When she was four, she witnessed her mum’s murder. The killer was never caught and that injustice is what propelled her to join the police. Now everyone Beth loves is placed in the firing line as she goes head-to-head with a ruthless killer.

ABOUT THE SETTING
Nestled on the banks of the River Ribble, Preston has faced its challenges but is once again a thriving Northern city, with a vibrant multicultural population. It is a beautiful place but there are dark alleys where the worst human impulses go unchecked.

My Review First time reader from this author, and I was not disappointed. Reading from other people’s comments it seems as from the first book lacking descriptions, this second book has come on in leaps and bounds, which makes it a lot easier to read and visualise the storyline, characters and locations. So I’m pleased that it was taken on board and adjusted. Anxiety, mental health and fear, feeling ashamed this Detective is so relatable and down to earth, I enjoyed reading about her and her story as it weaved through murders, crimes scenes and police etiquette. Wouldn’t mind going to the first book, just to get a deeper dive of what had happened to our Beth to make her behave, and feel like this. But that would be just because I’m nosey and not because I feel you need too, as this stands well on its own. Cliffhanger again, I’m definitely seeing this as a trend lately, I’m sure it’s my third in a month!! I would prefer it all finished off neatly, but it’s a great marketing ploy, as I’m sure to hunt out the 3rd book as soon as it’s written, just to find out the answers.