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'This author's books are soothing to the soul. Her characters are likable, and the plots always keep me guessing. Excellent fun.’ Reader Review

Oxford, 1960. The sun is shining, the city is in celebration – until a university student is found dead, floating in the river.


Probationary WPC Trudy Loveday finds herself paired with Coroner Clement Ryder to investigate, but it soon becomes clear that this is not going to be a straightforward case.


Witnesses are evasive, leads twist in every direction, and whispers of other missing students deepen the mystery. As Loveday and Ryder dig beneath the university’s polished surface, one thing becomes clear: there’s something not quite right about the university’s most popular student…



A gripping, twisty cosy crime novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman and M.C. Beaton.



‘Absolutely loved it… The characters were some of the best I’ve read in a long time.’ Angela Marsons, no. 1 bestselling author of the Kim Stone series

The Ryder and Loveday Series



Book 1: A FATAL OBSESSION



Book 2: A FATAL MISTAKE



Book 3: A FATAL FLAW


Book 4: A FATAL SECRET


Book 5: A FATAL TRUTH


Book 6: A FATAL AFFAIR


Book 7: A FATAL NIGHT


Book 8: A FATAL END


Readers LOVE Faith Martin’s books:
‘Absolutely perfect! This is the book I have been craving since I last read the Thursday Murder Club series!’


‘Very entertaining… Full of red herrings, plot twists and turns. I thought I knew who was the killer but I was wrong.’


'This author's books are soothing to the soul. Her characters are likable, and the plots always keep me guessing. Excellent fun.'


'Have become an addict of Faith Martin – love her novels.'


'Cracking good read'


'Plenty of action and drama to keep the reader gripped through to the end'


'I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys crime fiction'


'Compelling murder mystery'