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DI Sam Cobbs #18
The Truth Will Out: A Lake District Thriller
From NY Times bestselling author M A Comley, author of the Justice series, who has sold almost five and a half million copies worldwide comes yet another page-turning thriller set in the stunning Lake District.
A secret buried. A killer unmasked. A detective pushed to her limits.
When the past resurfaces in the most brutal way, DI Sam Cobbs finds herself chasing a shadow that knows her every move.
As the bodies mount and the lies unravel, nothing—and no one—is what they seem.
Trust is broken. Time is running out.
And some truths are more dangerous than the lies that hide them.Other books in this bestselling series
To Die For - which reached #40 in the UK Kindle chart.
To Silence Them
To Make Them Pay
To Prove Fatal
To Condemn Them
To Punish Them
To Entice Them
To Control Them
To Endanger Lives
To Hold Responsible
To Catch a Killer
To Believe The Truth
To Blame Them
To Judge Them
To Fear Him
To Deceive Them
To Hurt Them
The Truth Will Out
A secret buried. A killer unmasked. A detective pushed to her limits.
When the past resurfaces in the most brutal way, DI Sam Cobbs finds herself chasing a shadow that knows her every move.
As the bodies mount and the lies unravel, nothing—and no one—is what they seem.
Trust is broken. Time is running out.
And some truths are more dangerous than the lies that hide them.Other books in this bestselling series
To Die For - which reached #40 in the UK Kindle chart.
To Silence Them
To Make Them Pay
To Prove Fatal
To Condemn Them
To Punish Them
To Entice Them
To Control Them
To Endanger Lives
To Hold Responsible
To Catch a Killer
To Believe The Truth
To Blame Them
To Judge Them
To Fear Him
To Deceive Them
To Hurt Them
The Truth Will Out
200 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 29, 2025
87 people are currently reading
8 people want to read
About the author
M.A. Comley
176 books816 followersNew York Times, USA Today, Amazon Top 20 bestselling author, iBooks top 5 bestselling and #2 bestselling author on Barnes and Noble. Over one million copies sold world wide. I am a British author who moved to France in 2002, and that's when I turned my hobby into a career.
When I'm not writing crime novels I'm either reading them or going on long walks with my rescue Labrador, Dex.
I hope you enjoy reading my books, especially the Justice series, Cruel Justice, Impeding Justice, Final Justice, Foul Justice, Guaranteed Justice, Ultimate Justice, Virtual Justice, Hostile Justice, Tortured Justice, Rough Justice, Dubious Justice, Calculated Justice, Twisted Justice, Prime Justice. There are several novellas and short stories in the series too.
My other successful series are: The DI Sally Parker thriller series, which includes WRONG PLACE, NO HIDING PLACE and COLD CASE
The Hero series, TORN APART, END RESULT, IN PLAIN SIGHT and DOUBLE JEOPARDY(published by Bloodhound Books)
I have three books in the Intention series, Sole Intention, Grave Intention and Devious Intention.
I've also written a couple of standalone novels - EVIL IN DISGUISE and FOREVER WATCHING YOU.
As well as co-authoring The Caller with Tara Lyons.
And Clever Deception, Tragic Deception and Sinful Deception co-authored by fellow NY Times bestselling author Linda S Prather.
If you'd like to keep up to date with new releases you can find me on Facebook by following this link http://smarturl.it/sps7jh or sign up for my newsletter http://www.hyperurl.co/su1xnt
If you fancy a lighter read, why not try one of my romances: A Time to Heal, and A Time for Change--Based on a TRUE story. I also have a selection of short stories and novelettes available which I know you'll enjoy.
You can find out more about me at the following blogs.
http://melcomley.blogspot.com
http://melcomleyromances.blogspot.com
When I'm not writing crime novels I'm either reading them or going on long walks with my rescue Labrador, Dex.
I hope you enjoy reading my books, especially the Justice series, Cruel Justice, Impeding Justice, Final Justice, Foul Justice, Guaranteed Justice, Ultimate Justice, Virtual Justice, Hostile Justice, Tortured Justice, Rough Justice, Dubious Justice, Calculated Justice, Twisted Justice, Prime Justice. There are several novellas and short stories in the series too.
My other successful series are: The DI Sally Parker thriller series, which includes WRONG PLACE, NO HIDING PLACE and COLD CASE
The Hero series, TORN APART, END RESULT, IN PLAIN SIGHT and DOUBLE JEOPARDY(published by Bloodhound Books)
I have three books in the Intention series, Sole Intention, Grave Intention and Devious Intention.
I've also written a couple of standalone novels - EVIL IN DISGUISE and FOREVER WATCHING YOU.
As well as co-authoring The Caller with Tara Lyons.
And Clever Deception, Tragic Deception and Sinful Deception co-authored by fellow NY Times bestselling author Linda S Prather.
If you'd like to keep up to date with new releases you can find me on Facebook by following this link http://smarturl.it/sps7jh or sign up for my newsletter http://www.hyperurl.co/su1xnt
If you fancy a lighter read, why not try one of my romances: A Time to Heal, and A Time for Change--Based on a TRUE story. I also have a selection of short stories and novelettes available which I know you'll enjoy.
You can find out more about me at the following blogs.
http://melcomley.blogspot.com
http://melcomleyromances.blogspot.com
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January 2, 2026
Can’t believe that’s the last one. 🥺
August 22, 2025
I have mixed emotions about this book. I really didn't want to read it. Because, our so many years as author/reader is coming to an end. She has gone and hung up her keyboard and retired.
Luckily... in this, the final book of this series, she has pulled out all the stops and delivered a cracking read.
We start with the death of a local GP who, let's just say, has no patience with his patients! Sam is called in on her day off to investigate. It soon becomes evident that this will be a tough case to crack but she and her team are starting to chip away at it when there's another body. As the heat rises on the case things suddenly get very personal for Sam and it becomes a race against time to get to the bottom of what is really going on.
So... I read my first book by this author way back when I first got my kindle in 2011, and have pounced on all her books as soon as I could thereafter. In every single book she has delivered exactly what I need. As she has indeed with this one. Cracking characters playing their parts in a brilliant story, delivered with absolutely no waffle or padding. Basically taking me out of the real world for a couple of hours and being thoroughly entertaining to boot. Keeping me guessing, allowing me to bond with series characters, going through all the feels with them. Especially when they get in trouble. And it's going to be a big hole in my reading going forward. But that's life and tbh, it's not like don't have a pretty long tbr to keep me going. But yes, it's the end of an era. And I will miss all the characters I have met along the journey. But I do wish her well in all her future endeavours.
So yeah, if you haven't already discovered this author, you're in for a real treat. But please, do start from the beginning and read in order. You have all the time in the world to play catchup now!
Luckily... in this, the final book of this series, she has pulled out all the stops and delivered a cracking read.
We start with the death of a local GP who, let's just say, has no patience with his patients! Sam is called in on her day off to investigate. It soon becomes evident that this will be a tough case to crack but she and her team are starting to chip away at it when there's another body. As the heat rises on the case things suddenly get very personal for Sam and it becomes a race against time to get to the bottom of what is really going on.
So... I read my first book by this author way back when I first got my kindle in 2011, and have pounced on all her books as soon as I could thereafter. In every single book she has delivered exactly what I need. As she has indeed with this one. Cracking characters playing their parts in a brilliant story, delivered with absolutely no waffle or padding. Basically taking me out of the real world for a couple of hours and being thoroughly entertaining to boot. Keeping me guessing, allowing me to bond with series characters, going through all the feels with them. Especially when they get in trouble. And it's going to be a big hole in my reading going forward. But that's life and tbh, it's not like don't have a pretty long tbr to keep me going. But yes, it's the end of an era. And I will miss all the characters I have met along the journey. But I do wish her well in all her future endeavours.
So yeah, if you haven't already discovered this author, you're in for a real treat. But please, do start from the beginning and read in order. You have all the time in the world to play catchup now!
July 29, 2025
It’s getting closer to Sam’s wedding day but a new case is set to turn her world upside down. It seems like there is no one she can trust as secrets and lies emerge, leaving Sam doubting herself as well as others. My emotions went into overdrive as I constantly felt for her throughout the story and wondered how many more people were going to let her down. In fairness to the others, I am sure we all have something in our past that we don’t feel the need to divulge although when it is connected to a case, there are some things you need to get out in the open.
Seeing the investigation come together made for an engrossing read. I was never sure where the story was going to go next and as to who would make it out of this one alive. There is certainly some shocking as well as heartbreaking moments and I neared the end with trepidation. It’s one where you want the killer caught but unsure of what that means for others in the all important conclusion.
The Truth Will Out I think will leave readers undecided as one door closes and as to whether another one will open in the future. Yes, I know I’m being vague but once you have read the book, you will understand. It certainly left me feeling a mix of emotions. Being so far into a series, you become not only attached to the characters but invested also. I have loved getting to know Sam, Bob and the rest of the team and love the familiarity that comes with a series, the wonderful back drop of the Lake District, there really is so much going for it that will appeal to crime fiction fans. An immensely good read!
Seeing the investigation come together made for an engrossing read. I was never sure where the story was going to go next and as to who would make it out of this one alive. There is certainly some shocking as well as heartbreaking moments and I neared the end with trepidation. It’s one where you want the killer caught but unsure of what that means for others in the all important conclusion.
The Truth Will Out I think will leave readers undecided as one door closes and as to whether another one will open in the future. Yes, I know I’m being vague but once you have read the book, you will understand. It certainly left me feeling a mix of emotions. Being so far into a series, you become not only attached to the characters but invested also. I have loved getting to know Sam, Bob and the rest of the team and love the familiarity that comes with a series, the wonderful back drop of the Lake District, there really is so much going for it that will appeal to crime fiction fans. An immensely good read!
August 6, 2025
As bodies turn up and secrets start to come out Sam gets more stressed and annoyed at those around her.
I get how she feels but at the same time some things just get put to the back. Though in her defence once this case started coming to light, telling all should have to come to everyone.
This is the last in the series and may be the last MA Comley book.
I’m really sad Sam is not scheduled to come back as it’s been an excellent series.
As for MA Comley her books will be missed, but sometimes life has to grabbed and taken.
I get how she feels but at the same time some things just get put to the back. Though in her defence once this case started coming to light, telling all should have to come to everyone.
This is the last in the series and may be the last MA Comley book.
I’m really sad Sam is not scheduled to come back as it’s been an excellent series.
As for MA Comley her books will be missed, but sometimes life has to grabbed and taken.
September 2, 2025
This book starts with a bang then I was sad but got the reference in the books small details, that mirror real life. I cried at this book (no spoilers), heart breaking. I didn’t know where this book was going but at one point I thought the wheels had fallen off but I was wrong it came back with a bang but I was really sad at the end & wasn’t expecting it so it hit hard & I cried again. I don’t want this series to end so I’m very sad. Goodbye Sam
September 12, 2025
Sam and Tilly
This wasn't what I was expecting but it was a riveting read poor Sam she been through it but now she has new adventures with Tilly .Mel I loved this book but my god it had some twists all I can say is you went out with a bang .so happy travels Mel and Tilly in Dexter enjoy every second you deserve it going miss your books but I've still got Sara Ramsay one to read .thankyou for all the happy hours you have given me enjoy your retirement dear Mel xxx
This wasn't what I was expecting but it was a riveting read poor Sam she been through it but now she has new adventures with Tilly .Mel I loved this book but my god it had some twists all I can say is you went out with a bang .so happy travels Mel and Tilly in Dexter enjoy every second you deserve it going miss your books but I've still got Sara Ramsay one to read .thankyou for all the happy hours you have given me enjoy your retirement dear Mel xxx
July 20, 2025
I can’t review this book easily without spoilers. There are just too many people that have done things that lead you to believe you don’t know who you can trust. I wish things had been different for all involved (you always want the best for people) but sometimes life goes a different way. Enjoy reading!!!
August 28, 2025
Last in the DI Sam Cobbs series and it doesn’t disappoint!
Victims are being murdered and the messages left at the crime scenes points to them being connected to the scandal surrounding Pendell House, years earlier!
This hits really close to home for the team, especially Sam! Can’t go into detail as no spoilers but what an ending.
Victims are being murdered and the messages left at the crime scenes points to them being connected to the scandal surrounding Pendell House, years earlier!
This hits really close to home for the team, especially Sam! Can’t go into detail as no spoilers but what an ending.
August 30, 2025
Ending
Through out the 18books I have really enjoyed Sam and her team ,this book though just say I didn't enjoy the last few chapers, seemed rushed ,and out of character for Sam , won't say anymore
Through out the 18books I have really enjoyed Sam and her team ,this book though just say I didn't enjoy the last few chapers, seemed rushed ,and out of character for Sam , won't say anymore
September 22, 2025
Another Excellent Story
Another excellent story in the Sam Cobb series with all the usual characters. An excellent storyline that kept me gripped from start to finish. The only minus is that this is the last in the series.
Another excellent story in the Sam Cobb series with all the usual characters. An excellent storyline that kept me gripped from start to finish. The only minus is that this is the last in the series.
August 11, 2025
As Sam’s wedding is getting closer, she would be forgiven for letting things slide. Sam is the constant professional, and when there is a murder locally, Sam is tested in every sense of the word.
Is there anyone that Sam can trust? This case is a difficult one that leaves Sam feeling bereft.
This has been a wonderful series to read. I have enjoyed getting to know the characters and parts of their lives away from the station.
I found this story to be emotionally charged, which I think was down to knowing this is the final book in the series.
I will miss Sam and the team.
Is there anyone that Sam can trust? This case is a difficult one that leaves Sam feeling bereft.
This has been a wonderful series to read. I have enjoyed getting to know the characters and parts of their lives away from the station.
I found this story to be emotionally charged, which I think was down to knowing this is the final book in the series.
I will miss Sam and the team.
October 27, 2025
Another FANTASTIC book
I've read all the books by this author and loved them all, I like the characters and the back story is just the right amount. Highly recommended
I've read all the books by this author and loved them all, I like the characters and the back story is just the right amount. Highly recommended
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