Ryder and Loveday - A Fatal Flaw (Ryder and Loveday, Book 3)

By Faith Martin

Don’t miss Faith Martin’s fiendishly clever new novel, Murder by Candlelight, set in the 1920s and described as ‘the perfect village mystery’ by J.M. Hall

‘A beautifully crafted crime mystery I could not put down.’ Anita Davison, author of the Flora Maguire series

Oxford, 1960. As the city of Oxford prepares itself for the inaugural Miss Oxford Honey Beauty Pageant at The Old Swan Theatre, excitement is in the air.

Then, tragedy strikes the competition when one of the leading contestants is found dead.

Initially, the authorities assume her death was suicide. But after a malicious series of pranks and blackmail attempts are reported, WPC Loveday and Coroner Clement Ryder are called upon to solve the case.

In an atmosphere of fierce competition, the list of suspects is endless. Could what have started as harmless fun become a deadly race to win the prize?

With time running out, the duo need to spot the killer before tragedy strikes again…

A gripping 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 Ryder & Loveday series!

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.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Have become an addict of Faith Martin – love her novels.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

Format: ebook
Release Date: 01 Feb 2019
Pages: None
ISBN: 978-0-00-829778-7
Faith Martin has been writing for thirty years and has published over fifty novels. She began writing romantic thrillers as Maxine Barry, but quickly turned to crime! It was when she turned to writing detective stories as Faith Martin that she became more widely known. Having lived in Oxfordshire all her life, both the city and the countryside often feature in her novels. The fauna and wildlife of a farming landscape has always played a big part in her life – and often sneaks its way onto the pages of her books.

”Praise for the Ryder and Loveday series:'A beautifully crafted crime mystery I could not put down.” - Anita Davison, author of the Flora Maguire series

”'A brilliant book! The pairing of Ryder and Loveday is a stroke of genius.” - Clare Chase, author of the Eve Mallow and Tara Thorpe mysteries

”'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

”'A thrilling whodunit, packed with Martin’s trademark labyrinthine plotting, stunning twists and turns.” - The Lancashire Post