Reptiles: A Feminist Crime Thriller

by Sylvia Vetta

Chief Inspector Ranjit Singh and Sergeant Kate Farr's latest case drowns them into the dark waters of international politics. The scientist and gynaecologist Yasmin Bell's mother is an Iranian feminist not popular with the regime. Serena Shriver, an influential Republican Christian Nationalist whose son, Gideon, is working on a D Phil in Theology at Oxford, organises harassing demonstrations at Yasmin Bell's abortion clinic. The situation becomes complicated with the arrival of Professor Steve well-known and respected academic, public intellectual and wit. He is also a palaeontologist and expert on evolution. To add to the mix, the media and the Secret Services arrive at the Thames Valley Police Headquarters in Kidlington.

170 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 10, 2025

About the author

Journalist, author and speaker, Sylvia Vetta writes stories for the GLOBAL READER. 'Not so Black and White' was co authored by award winning Nancy Mudenyo Hunt whose incredible life experiences inspired it. The novel set in London and west Kenya, tackles topical issues of knife crime, nationality, culture, race and class. The Oxford Times says it's 'THE book to read after the Black Lives Matter protests.' Love Readings' view: Timely pacey and personal novel. Sylvia invented the island of Oxtopia where she castaway 120 inspirational people including Nancy. 'Brushstrokes in Time ' was inspired by another castaway- the courageous Chinese artist Qu Leilei and has been translated into German. Ray Foulk, who stole Dylan from Woodstock, says ‘EVERYONE should read this book!' Sculpting the Elephant,set in Oxford and India, concerns a mixed race relationship much like her own. Artist Harry King is 'Ramma's NOT so suitable boy.' Watch the vid: https:/www.sylviavetta.co.uk for the personal story that prompted Sylvia to write 'Sculpting the Elephant' coming soon - the audio book.