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Liz Mistry

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Born in Scotland, Made in Bradford sums up Liz Mistry’s life. Liz uses her experiences of living and working in the inner city to flavour her writing. Her gritty crime fiction police procedural novels set in Bradford embrace the city she describes as ‘Warm, Rich and Fearless’ whilst exploring the darkness that lurks beneath.
Struggling with severe clinical depression and anxiety for a large number of years, Liz often includes mental health themes in her writing. Being a debut novelist in her fifties was something Liz had only dreamed of and she counts herself lucky, whilst pinching herself regularly to make sure it’s all real. One of the nicest things about being a published author is chatting with and responding to readers’ feedback and Liz
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Liz Mistry I don't have many mysteries in my own life, but when I was a teenager, a boy from my village went missing. He had a job, a fiancee a happy life to all…moreI don't have many mysteries in my own life, but when I was a teenager, a boy from my village went missing. He had a job, a fiancee a happy life to all outward signs, yet one day he left home and didn't return - that was nearly 40 years ago and it still stays with me. I knew his parents well and saw how devastated they were. Fast forward to Britain's Got Talent (can't remember if it was last year or the year before) when the choir consisting of people who's loved ones had disappeared was on - that really pulled at my heart strings and reminded me of that boy from so long ago. It made me wonder how hard that must have been for his loved ones to waken up every morning wondering if he'd walk through the door or if they'd get a police visit. There are so many possible scenarios around missing people - and that is an area I will be visiting at some point. I just need to decide whther it will be most suited to my Nikki Parekh series or my Gus McGuire one(less)
Liz Mistry Too many to mention. I love exploring other people's lives and dreams and the puzzle of working out a narrative that works . I also love not having to…moreToo many to mention. I love exploring other people's lives and dreams and the puzzle of working out a narrative that works . I also love not having to leave the house to go to work if the weather's bad. (less)
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Monsters, Bogeymen & Me at The Silsden BIG READ

It is always a joy to talk to readers about my books and crime fiction and so forth, so I was absolutely delighted to be asked to do a presentation about my writing and then meet with reading groups to talk about The Blood Promise. Sponsored by Bradford 2025 and supported by Bradford Libraries, Silsden Book group organized a vibrant and friendly event that brought together book groups from all ove

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I love a good legal thriller and this one was no exception and being set in small town Ohio is a bonus as it adds a different flavour to the high profile big city thrillers.
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The second in the Maggie Gallagher legal thrillers set in a small town in Ohio, this can be read as a standalone.
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Set in small town Cooper in the states and featuring rookie detective Joe Finch this is a well plotted thriller where the storylines seamlessly weave together to create a dynamic compelling narrative.
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A YA novel exploring themes of grief, teen mental health and more against the backdrop of a remote school for troubled teens. When Connie ends up at the school after grieving her mother's death and a betrayal by those she loves most she becomes deter ...more
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As usual I became engrossed in the plot and thoroughly enjoyed this book. Fast paced and energetic with plenty of jeopardy to keep you on the edge of your seat
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First up. I haven't read the first book in the series, but that wasn't a problem at all. I became immediately immersed (see what I did there?) in the world of Cam Killick and found this a thoroughly enjoyable read. Set in the Norfolk Broads this was ...more
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Another great read from Lancaster as Max Craigie and co are pushed into a case that has lasting impact on the team. Veering between North England and Scotland this is a pacy read with poignant moments , fast paced tension and a compelling storyline. ...more
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Cracking read. Just what I needed ... a dose of Tyler. Brilliant prequel to the Logan series and a special treat was the cameo appearances of some of the old faves. Tyler is my hero!
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“That part of her life she kept locked up in a dark closet at the back of her mind and, the truth was, she didn't want to ever have to open it up.”
Liz Mistry, Unbound Ties

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