The Flames of Lilly Pilly Creek: Book 4

Lilly Pilly Creek Ghost Mystery #4

by Abbie L. Martin

As the scorching heat of January grips Lilly Pilly Creek, danger ignites in more ways than one.

In the fourth book of the Lilly Pilly Creek Ghost Mystery series, amateur sleuth Jones and her ghost sister Autumn are faced with their most perilous investigation yet. An arsonist is terrorising the town, and with the fires inching closer to the heart of Lilly Pilly Creek, tensions rise—and so do suspicions. When one of their friends becomes a prime suspect, Jones and Autumn must race against time to uncover the truth before the flames consume everything.

As the town faces the threat of destruction, Jones also faces a personal challenge—meeting Hugo's friends for the first time, one who appears a likely firebug. Will their relationship withstand the heat of the investigation or tear them apart?

Join Jones and Autumn as they navigate mystery, danger, and the complexities of friendship and love in this thrilling new chapter of the Lilly Pilly Creek Ghost Mysteries.

259 pages, Paperback

Published October 12, 2024

About the author

Abbie L. Martin is a South Australian author who lives with her family in a small town very similar to Lilly Pilly Creek. She has been dreaming of writing and publishing since she was a child, and when she reached her forties, finally decided to take the leap. Whilst also running a business with her husband, and juggling life with three children, Abbie loves nothing better than peace and quiet with a good book and a glass of wine, preferably an Adelaide Hills sparkling.

Reviews

[Hannah · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5⭐️

[Andrea Wright · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed the book for sure, but I figured out the who done it too early so that was a bit of a bummer. Ready for the next book 📕

[Kerrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this story, the 4th in the series. I thought It must be something to do with the fact that Adelaide is currently in drought, and fire warnings keep popping up on my phone. I thought the author conveyed very well the breathless anticipation of bushfires, as well as the worry we feel when the cause is arson. I have rated the book a little more highly, so impressed was I by the way the story was put together.

If you are looking for an easy to digest series of cozy crime fiction then you could try this but, as always read them in order

[Jillian · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve so enjoyed this series., reading all four in three days. I love the concept of the Memory Bank, something I have grappled with myself, without coming up with the notion of an old bank building. I have avoided ghost crime fiction but these got under my defences, largely because of the local (for me) setting. The community is vividly evoked. I know these people and want to be further drawn into their lives.

[Sterre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great follow up to the last one in the series! The scenes depicted were so real, I could almost smell the smoke and feel the warmth of the flames🔥I love the characters and their background stories, that get even more refined with every chapter. I can’t wait to read more of this series. #mustread

[Bree Redwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐ rounded up. Another great instalment of the series. I was kept guessing who the arsonist was til the very end, and the stakes seemed higher in this one. Watching the relationships between characters continue to evolve is still such an enjoyment. Still some errors throughout the book, however a good effort for an independently published series. I hope to see more soon! 

[Meegan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fantastic adventure in Lilly Pilly Creek. I have loved following Jones and Autumn as they solve the mysteries and uncover the truth.
Can’t wait to see what happens next in Lilly Pilly Creek. What a beautiful little town and amazing characters.

[Gabby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an amazing book. I love this series so much

[Jo Gordon · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars