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DI Karen Heath #8
Flames of Hate : A British police procedural murder mystery
How much pain can one family go through?
A family celebrating their recent success perish in a ferocious house fire.
DCI Karen Heath is called out in the middle of the night to a house fire with a difference. With no witnesses, no clues and no evidence, she knows she has her work cut out. As she stands in the darkness watching the flames ravage everything in its path, Karen needs to determine what led to three generations of one farming family losing their lives when they had everything to look forward to.
The investigation uncovers an undercurrent of bitter family rivalry, fear, devastating sadness, greed and anger. The local farming community fear for their futures, but one man seems determined to come out on top.
With the case stalling and Karen determined to pursue justice for the family, a local reporter may have the missing pieces she needs to crack the case.
The eight book in a series of procedural crime thrillers featuring DI Karen Heath, Flames of Hate is perfect for fans of Jack Gatland, David Gatward, Damian Boyd, JM Dalgliesh, Simon McCleave, Helen H Durrant among others.
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What people are saying about Jay
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Karen has moved to a new area and now has a love life!! This makes the new book even more interesting. Written brilliantly with a story that keeps you gripped from start to finish. Amazon review, LEFT TO FALL.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is the proverbial page turner written in a new style, a complete success. Amazon review, LEFT TO FALL.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐What a corker for the start to a new series. I can’t wait for the next one to see where it takes Karen. Amazon Review, THE LIES THEY TOLD.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is truly one of the best written police procedural novels that I have had the pleasure of reading. Amazon Review, HER LAST BREATH.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jay's best novels yet! As I read this book, I could see the actions playing out as if I were at the cinema. Excellent un-put-downable novel. Amazon review, SEE NO EVIL
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book was gripping and once started, had to be read all the way through, virtually in a single sitting. Amazon review, NEVER FORGOTTEN.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kept me on the edge of my seat right to the end. Amazon review, TWISTED JUSTICE.
A family celebrating their recent success perish in a ferocious house fire.
DCI Karen Heath is called out in the middle of the night to a house fire with a difference. With no witnesses, no clues and no evidence, she knows she has her work cut out. As she stands in the darkness watching the flames ravage everything in its path, Karen needs to determine what led to three generations of one farming family losing their lives when they had everything to look forward to.
The investigation uncovers an undercurrent of bitter family rivalry, fear, devastating sadness, greed and anger. The local farming community fear for their futures, but one man seems determined to come out on top.
With the case stalling and Karen determined to pursue justice for the family, a local reporter may have the missing pieces she needs to crack the case.
The eight book in a series of procedural crime thrillers featuring DI Karen Heath, Flames of Hate is perfect for fans of Jack Gatland, David Gatward, Damian Boyd, JM Dalgliesh, Simon McCleave, Helen H Durrant among others.
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What people are saying about Jay
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Karen has moved to a new area and now has a love life!! This makes the new book even more interesting. Written brilliantly with a story that keeps you gripped from start to finish. Amazon review, LEFT TO FALL.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is the proverbial page turner written in a new style, a complete success. Amazon review, LEFT TO FALL.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐What a corker for the start to a new series. I can’t wait for the next one to see where it takes Karen. Amazon Review, THE LIES THEY TOLD.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is truly one of the best written police procedural novels that I have had the pleasure of reading. Amazon Review, HER LAST BREATH.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jay's best novels yet! As I read this book, I could see the actions playing out as if I were at the cinema. Excellent un-put-downable novel. Amazon review, SEE NO EVIL
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book was gripping and once started, had to be read all the way through, virtually in a single sitting. Amazon review, NEVER FORGOTTEN.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kept me on the edge of my seat right to the end. Amazon review, TWISTED JUSTICE.
334 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 22, 2023
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April 26, 2023
This was a truly gripping police procedural! DCI Karen Heath and her team are charged with investigating the arson deaths of six members of the Lawson family at their farmhouse in the Yorkshire countryside. The team hits dead end after dead end from the start of their investigation. When the case is finally resolved, I was astonished by the killer's identity. I highly recommend this enthralling book to other police procedural readers. I received an ARC of this book, and the opinion expressed is strictly my own.
October 2, 2024
best of the series so far
The move to York has clearly been good for Karen Heath. She isn’t acting so rashly and impulsively. This is the first book where she hasn’t done something incredibly stupid and dangerous. Her personal life has definitely improved, thanks to her relationship with Zack and his daughter. This story was well-told and I had no idea who the guilty party was until the end.
The move to York has clearly been good for Karen Heath. She isn’t acting so rashly and impulsively. This is the first book where she hasn’t done something incredibly stupid and dangerous. Her personal life has definitely improved, thanks to her relationship with Zack and his daughter. This story was well-told and I had no idea who the guilty party was until the end.
June 9, 2023
So much hate.
Feuding neighbours, six bodies, a burnt out farmhouse.
A mega businessman, who wanted the farm for further expansion.
A grieving family, their daughter severely injured in a horrific car crash, one of the recent dead, the driver - cleared by police, but held accountable by the grieving family.
Well researched, well written, a good read.
Feuding neighbours, six bodies, a burnt out farmhouse.
A mega businessman, who wanted the farm for further expansion.
A grieving family, their daughter severely injured in a horrific car crash, one of the recent dead, the driver - cleared by police, but held accountable by the grieving family.
Well researched, well written, a good read.
August 9, 2023
Any more in the pipeline?
Another superb novel from this stable. And this time we are investigating just one crime. Arson, but it involves 6 deaths and very little for the team to go on. Karen desperately wants justice but it is a long haul to the finishing line.
We also see the love lifes of both Karen and Jade flourishing. So there is more mileage yet in this brilliant series.
Another superb novel from this stable. And this time we are investigating just one crime. Arson, but it involves 6 deaths and very little for the team to go on. Karen desperately wants justice but it is a long haul to the finishing line.
We also see the love lifes of both Karen and Jade flourishing. So there is more mileage yet in this brilliant series.
January 8, 2024
Congratulations on yet another brilliantly written book which once I started reading last night I could not put it down until i had finished it. Just 2 more book's to read in the D I Karen Heath crime series and I have Absolutely enjoyed reading each and every one of them. I would definitely recommend to other avid readers like me 😊📖
October 29, 2025
Absolutely brilliant
I chose 5 stars because each book in the DCI Karen Heath series was totally worth it. Each book has been different from start to finish. Each crime meticulously thought through and solved making the writer one of the best in the business. No spoilers from me though. Read all of them. You won't be disappointed.
I chose 5 stars because each book in the DCI Karen Heath series was totally worth it. Each book has been different from start to finish. Each crime meticulously thought through and solved making the writer one of the best in the business. No spoilers from me though. Read all of them. You won't be disappointed.
October 14, 2023
Didn’t enjoy as much as previous books I have read by this author but though it seems well written but still enjoyable. Will continue reading to find out about the police force and future stories. Thank
February 11, 2024
Flames of Hate Book 8
Another great read, a family destroyed by the hate of another. DCI Karen Heath works hard with her team to solve a case with very little evidence, but she will not give up. Recommend this to all.
Another great read, a family destroyed by the hate of another. DCI Karen Heath works hard with her team to solve a case with very little evidence, but she will not give up. Recommend this to all.
July 16, 2023
Totally not disappointed.
Can't wait for the next one ☝.
Thoroughly enjoyed every one of these books. Strongly written and gripping. Kept me interested all the way through.
Can't wait for the next one ☝.
Thoroughly enjoyed every one of these books. Strongly written and gripping. Kept me interested all the way through.
April 2, 2024
Again another good book
February 12, 2025
Enjoyed it but killer didn’t even appear as a character until last quarter of book which is a bit odd
August 21, 2023
Another excellent police procedural by Jay Nadal. I thoroughly enjoy his DI Karen Heath books. In this one, DI Heath is investigating the death of an entire family by a fire that destroyed their home. It is a complex, engaging story with well-developed characters, a beautiful setting,, and plenty of action. Mr. Nadal handles the ensemble cast of police personnel quite well and they have become characters I wouldn't mind knowing in real life.
I look forward to the next book in the series and hope they continue for quite a while.
I received a review copy from the author at my request and this is my honest opinion.
I look forward to the next book in the series and hope they continue for quite a while.
I received a review copy from the author at my request and this is my honest opinion.
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