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Atonement: A murder mystery with twists you won't see coming.
A family holiday in Scotland takes a terrifying turn when Loveday and Sam stumble upon a gruesome murder scene and Loveday knows the victim.
But more horror awaits when they return to Cornwall. There’s a second brutal killing - and once again Loveday recognises the victim. Are these murders a chilling co-incidence, or does the killer have a personal connection to Loveday?
As fears mount, someone in the shadows is playing a deadly game.
With DCI Sam Kitto and DI Jack Drummond leading the charge, the hunt for the killer becomes a race against time. Danger looms ever closer as they sift through twisted clues and dark secrets.
In a heart-stopping climax Loveday finds herself face to face with a ruthless murderer. Innocent people are in danger. Can she save them? Or will she become the killer’s next target?
But more horror awaits when they return to Cornwall. There’s a second brutal killing - and once again Loveday recognises the victim. Are these murders a chilling co-incidence, or does the killer have a personal connection to Loveday?
As fears mount, someone in the shadows is playing a deadly game.
With DCI Sam Kitto and DI Jack Drummond leading the charge, the hunt for the killer becomes a race against time. Danger looms ever closer as they sift through twisted clues and dark secrets.
In a heart-stopping climax Loveday finds herself face to face with a ruthless murderer. Innocent people are in danger. Can she save them? Or will she become the killer’s next target?
262 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 12, 2024
About the author
Rena George
59 books23 followersJournalist Rena George, author of The Loveday Mysteries - a murder mystery series set in Cornwall - began her fiction career writing romances for the DC Thomson Pocket Novels. Her first novel, DANGER AT MELLIN COVE, set in 18th century Cornwall, is still one of her best sellers. The new sequel, MISTRESS OF MELLIN COVE is already climbing the rankings.
Praise for the Mellin Cove Series:
“DANGER AT MELLIN COVEgave me the same thrills I got when I first read Jamaica Inn. Terrific! It had me completely gripped and entranced. I thoroughly enjoyed it.” - E-Scape Press Author Judy Jarvie.
“A smashing read enjoyed every page, full of suspense, a good story well written, would recommend this book to my friends.” Amazon reader review
“A good story to settle down with after a long day of stress. It takes the reader to another time and place and reveals a slice of life from the point of view of Hedra who is a naïve, but spunky young woman. She has a strong sense of right and wrong. Even though she comes from wealth and position, she relates to the needs and circumstances of the hardworking people of Mellin Cove.” - Long and Short Reviews
Praise for The Loveday Mysteries Series:
“I loved this and will look for more of this series a great read for those who love Cornwall tales.” Amazon reader review
“Thoroughly enjoyed this series. Hopefully some more will be written so I can read more. Looking forward to that. I do enjoy mysteries from Cornwall.” Amazon reader review.
“Really good read, have enjoyed the Loveday Ross mysteries should be more, please can we have some more brilliant read.” Amazon reader review
“I love this set. It was fun and feisty and good for the price. Sometimes I like a book that is an easy read but quite fast paced and this fits the bill.” Amazon reader review.
* The new Loveday Ross novel will be published in December.
Rena was born in Scotland, but now lives with her husband in Yorkshire. She has three grown up children, and four grandchildren.
When not writing, or on research trips to Cornwall, she can be found walking on the cliff top, the beach, or around the local busy harbour.
To learn more about Rena, go to www.renageorge.com or follow Rena on Twitter: @Rena_George,
or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rena.george.395
Praise for the Mellin Cove Series:
“DANGER AT MELLIN COVEgave me the same thrills I got when I first read Jamaica Inn. Terrific! It had me completely gripped and entranced. I thoroughly enjoyed it.” - E-Scape Press Author Judy Jarvie.
“A smashing read enjoyed every page, full of suspense, a good story well written, would recommend this book to my friends.” Amazon reader review
“A good story to settle down with after a long day of stress. It takes the reader to another time and place and reveals a slice of life from the point of view of Hedra who is a naïve, but spunky young woman. She has a strong sense of right and wrong. Even though she comes from wealth and position, she relates to the needs and circumstances of the hardworking people of Mellin Cove.” - Long and Short Reviews
Praise for The Loveday Mysteries Series:
“I loved this and will look for more of this series a great read for those who love Cornwall tales.” Amazon reader review
“Thoroughly enjoyed this series. Hopefully some more will be written so I can read more. Looking forward to that. I do enjoy mysteries from Cornwall.” Amazon reader review.
“Really good read, have enjoyed the Loveday Ross mysteries should be more, please can we have some more brilliant read.” Amazon reader review
“I love this set. It was fun and feisty and good for the price. Sometimes I like a book that is an easy read but quite fast paced and this fits the bill.” Amazon reader review.
* The new Loveday Ross novel will be published in December.
Rena was born in Scotland, but now lives with her husband in Yorkshire. She has three grown up children, and four grandchildren.
When not writing, or on research trips to Cornwall, she can be found walking on the cliff top, the beach, or around the local busy harbour.
To learn more about Rena, go to www.renageorge.com or follow Rena on Twitter: @Rena_George,
or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rena.george.395
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July 15, 2024
If you are a regular reader of the Loveday mysteries, this book won't disappoint you. While on a holiday in Scotland, Loveday and her partner, DCI Sam Kitto, discover a burnt out car with a body in it. They give all the details of their discovery to DI Jack Drummond and his team. After coming back home to Cornwall, Loveday finds the body of Noreen Morrison in a car after Noreen had asked her to met with her at night in a parking lot (car park in the UK). It turns out that Loveday knew the two murder victims (Mhari Macleod and Noreen Morrison from her past work). Mhari and Noreen turned out to be related. Will their murders be related also? Find out the answer to that question by reading this intriguing and unputdownable book, which I highly recommend to other mystery readers. I received an ARC of this book, and the opinion expressed is strictly my own.
July 14, 2024
Murder in the Scottish Highlands?
Loveday, Sam, and Rosie are on holiday in the Scottish Highlands visiting friends and family. While sight seeing in the area, Loveday and Sam stumble upon a burned out car with a body inside. The victim turns out to be someone Loveday interviewed for an article. But who would want Mhari dead? They leave the investigation to Jack Drummond and his crew (mostly!) and head back home to Cornwall. Only to stumble upon another body! Can Loveday, Sam, and DI Drummond solve both murders before there is another? Good mystery with plenty of twists to keep the story interesting. Love the descriptions of the scenery.
Loveday, Sam, and Rosie are on holiday in the Scottish Highlands visiting friends and family. While sight seeing in the area, Loveday and Sam stumble upon a burned out car with a body inside. The victim turns out to be someone Loveday interviewed for an article. But who would want Mhari dead? They leave the investigation to Jack Drummond and his crew (mostly!) and head back home to Cornwall. Only to stumble upon another body! Can Loveday, Sam, and DI Drummond solve both murders before there is another? Good mystery with plenty of twists to keep the story interesting. Love the descriptions of the scenery.
July 12, 2024
This is the first in the Loveday Mysteries Series Two and the first book by Rena George that I have read. There were plenty of twists and turns to the story. From the synopsis above, we know that Loveday will come face to face with a killer.
The killer has no remorse. The story was tense. It begins with a gruesome murder which should never happen to anyone.
I was given an advanced copy and am not required to leave a positive review.
The killer has no remorse. The story was tense. It begins with a gruesome murder which should never happen to anyone.
I was given an advanced copy and am not required to leave a positive review.
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