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Eric Ward #8
The Apartment Murder
Looking for a classic murder mystery from an acclaimed crime writer?
Discover Eric Ward, policeman turned lawyer. This tautly told story, from a time before smart phones and DNA testing, will have you gripped from start to finish.
Please note this book was first published as A NECESSARY DEALING.
A WOMAN FOUND DEAD IN A FANCY LONDON APARTMENT
“Lewis writes with passion and intellect, whether explaining the intricacies of merchant banking or the terror of a car chase on a Spanish mountainside” Houston Chronicle
DARK DEALINGS IN THE BOARDROOM AND ON THE STREETS
Eileen O’Hara isn’t used to hearing ‘no’. She’s the stunning chairman of Broadlands construction. But now she is facing a management takeover, with rivals bidding for control of her company.
BOTH ARE CROOKED WITH OLD SCORES TO SETTLE. WHO WILL SHE CHOOSE?
She calls on lawyer and financier Eric Ward for advice. Eric’s head is turned, much to his wife’s chagrin.
His conscience tells him he can’t walk away — whatever the implications for his marriage. Aided by Anne, he begins digging into the murky pasts of both bidders.
They expected to uncover corruption — BUT NEVER MURDER.
In the fight for control of Broadlands, these men will stop at nothing. And Eric is becoming ever more entangled in their lethal web of lies.
THEY’VE ALREADY KILLED ONCE. Could Eric or Anne be next?
Eric finds his separate roles intertwining. Can he expose the dark side of London’s financial heart in time to save his marriage?
Discover Eric Ward, policeman turned lawyer. This tautly told story, from a time before smart phones and DNA testing, will have you gripped from start to finish.
Please note this book was first published as A NECESSARY DEALING.
A WOMAN FOUND DEAD IN A FANCY LONDON APARTMENT
“Lewis writes with passion and intellect, whether explaining the intricacies of merchant banking or the terror of a car chase on a Spanish mountainside” Houston Chronicle
DARK DEALINGS IN THE BOARDROOM AND ON THE STREETS
Eileen O’Hara isn’t used to hearing ‘no’. She’s the stunning chairman of Broadlands construction. But now she is facing a management takeover, with rivals bidding for control of her company.
BOTH ARE CROOKED WITH OLD SCORES TO SETTLE. WHO WILL SHE CHOOSE?
She calls on lawyer and financier Eric Ward for advice. Eric’s head is turned, much to his wife’s chagrin.
His conscience tells him he can’t walk away — whatever the implications for his marriage. Aided by Anne, he begins digging into the murky pasts of both bidders.
They expected to uncover corruption — BUT NEVER MURDER.
In the fight for control of Broadlands, these men will stop at nothing. And Eric is becoming ever more entangled in their lethal web of lies.
THEY’VE ALREADY KILLED ONCE. Could Eric or Anne be next?
Eric finds his separate roles intertwining. Can he expose the dark side of London’s financial heart in time to save his marriage?
182 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 2, 2020
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About the author
Roy Lewis
174 books74 followersJohn Royston Lewis, who published his fiction under the name Roy Lewis, was a prominent English crime writer who wrote more than 60 novels. He was also a teacher, and he taught Law for 10 years before being appointed as One of Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Further & Higher Education. He lived in the north of England where many of his novels are set.
Lewis is also the author of several law texts, which he published under the name J.R. Lewis.
Librarian's note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Lewis is also the author of several law texts, which he published under the name J.R. Lewis.
Librarian's note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
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Displaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviews
November 22, 2020
Eric Ward's keen,analytical skills stand him in good stead in this intriguing mystery. Our hero digs deep to bring the killer to justice, while resisting the man-eating Eileen, who uses all her seductive skills to manipulate him; Ward is too wise to succumb!Roy Lewis writes well crafted stories which never fail to entertain.
April 8, 2020
Good mystery!
This mystery had intrigue and many surprises. It featured a former policeman turned lawyer and is set in England. I highly recommend this book to other mystery readers.
This mystery had intrigue and many surprises. It featured a former policeman turned lawyer and is set in England. I highly recommend this book to other mystery readers.
April 17, 2020
Intelligent mystery
I love it when I happen upon intelligent mysteries, and this 8th in the Eric Ward series didn’t disappoint. I enjoyed the characters and the storyline. It captured my interest throughout, had lots of twists and turns, and yes, it made me think!
I love it when I happen upon intelligent mysteries, and this 8th in the Eric Ward series didn’t disappoint. I enjoyed the characters and the storyline. It captured my interest throughout, had lots of twists and turns, and yes, it made me think!
April 23, 2020
Another good story
Another good story set in the world of finance,business and intrigue with a well thought out plot and a good ending. I have read all the books by Roy Lewis and have a personal preference for the Inspector Crowe series.
Another good story set in the world of finance,business and intrigue with a well thought out plot and a good ending. I have read all the books by Roy Lewis and have a personal preference for the Inspector Crowe series.
July 23, 2020
Storyline very good.
A bit heavy going reading ins and outs of business takeovers,maybe have been better a bit more condensed.Plenty going on within the storylines and a satisfactory ending.I have read all the series up this, they are all very worthwhile reads.😎😎
A bit heavy going reading ins and outs of business takeovers,maybe have been better a bit more condensed.Plenty going on within the storylines and a satisfactory ending.I have read all the series up this, they are all very worthwhile reads.😎😎
May 31, 2021
Good series
I have read all the first eight of these novels.The Eric Ward series I have enjoyed all so far.I think it's nice to read a series as you get to know the main players as you go along.I am on to the next read book nine.
I have read all the first eight of these novels.The Eric Ward series I have enjoyed all so far.I think it's nice to read a series as you get to know the main players as you go along.I am on to the next read book nine.
June 30, 2021
An Intelligent Mystery
A well thought out storyline with intriguing characters. Eric is getting j involved in a company called Broadlands after the Chair asked him to advise her. An interesting story with murder and finance causing mayhem .
A well thought out storyline with intriguing characters. Eric is getting j involved in a company called Broadlands after the Chair asked him to advise her. An interesting story with murder and finance causing mayhem .
March 15, 2020
fair e
Too much diScussion about grades and the stock market. I was )ist several times
This was not an easy book to read .
Too much diScussion about grades and the stock market. I was )ist several times
This was not an easy book to read .
April 14, 2020
Roy Elms writes a classic
I have to say, I couldn't put it down and the end came way too soon. With the classic twist at the end, this is a must read.
I have to say, I couldn't put it down and the end came way too soon. With the classic twist at the end, this is a must read.
March 23, 2021
Didn’t like it enough to continue
June 16, 2021
Another solidly enjoyable entry in this very good series.
June 21, 2023
The mugging of Fred Wishart raises no concerns. Then the chairnan of Broadlands wants Eric Ward to advise her during a takeover bid. But what will Ward discover, and then he become suspicious when there is another death attached to the company.
Entertaining modern mystery.
Originally published in 1989.
Entertaining modern mystery.
Originally published in 1989.
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