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A POLICE DOCTOR INVESTIGATES: the Sussex murder mysteries
A MUST FOR FANS OF PATRICIA CORNWELL AND KATHY REICHS
A Police Doctor Investigates - the Sussex murder mysteries Books 1-3
The first three standalone titles in a great series following part-time English GP and police medical examiner Callie
DEAD PRETTY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
When a woman is found dead in Hastings, Sussex, the medical examiner feels a murder has taken place. Yet she feels the police are not doing enough because the victim is a prostitute. Dr Callie Hughes will conduct her own investigation, no matter the danger.
BODY HEAT ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A series of deadly arson attacks piques the curiosity of Hastings police doctor Callie Hughes. Faced with police incompetence, once again she tries to find the killer herself, but her meddling won’t win her any favours and in fact puts her in a compromising position.
GUILTY PARTY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A lawyer in a twist at his home. Another dead in a private pool. Someone has targeted powerful individuals in the coastal town of Hastings. Dr Callie Hughes uses her medical expertise to find the guilty party.
If you enjoy exciting mysteries with a fiery female lead that will keep you guessing, you'll love these books!
Exclusive to Kindle and FREE with Kindle Unlimited.
These three books, as well as books 4-7 in the series, VITAL SIGNS, DEADLY REMEDIES, MURDER LUST, and BONES OF CONTENTION are also available as single titles on Kindle and in paperback.
A Police Doctor Investigates - the Sussex murder mysteries Books 1-3
The first three standalone titles in a great series following part-time English GP and police medical examiner Callie
DEAD PRETTY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
When a woman is found dead in Hastings, Sussex, the medical examiner feels a murder has taken place. Yet she feels the police are not doing enough because the victim is a prostitute. Dr Callie Hughes will conduct her own investigation, no matter the danger.
BODY HEAT ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A series of deadly arson attacks piques the curiosity of Hastings police doctor Callie Hughes. Faced with police incompetence, once again she tries to find the killer herself, but her meddling won’t win her any favours and in fact puts her in a compromising position.
GUILTY PARTY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A lawyer in a twist at his home. Another dead in a private pool. Someone has targeted powerful individuals in the coastal town of Hastings. Dr Callie Hughes uses her medical expertise to find the guilty party.
If you enjoy exciting mysteries with a fiery female lead that will keep you guessing, you'll love these books!
Exclusive to Kindle and FREE with Kindle Unlimited.
These three books, as well as books 4-7 in the series, VITAL SIGNS, DEADLY REMEDIES, MURDER LUST, and BONES OF CONTENTION are also available as single titles on Kindle and in paperback.
765 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 19, 2021
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May 15, 2022
A good read. I found Callie an interesting character and also her friend Kate. I would have liked to have seen more of Kate in spite of the fact that these 3 books were mainly about Callie and her investigations
January 26, 2022
English part time Police Doctor helps solve murders
General Practitioner Callie Hughes provides some outside help to police detectives led by Detective Inspector Steve Miller. At first the detectives are leery of Callie’s input until she is proven to be correct more often than not.
General Practitioner Callie Hughes provides some outside help to police detectives led by Detective Inspector Steve Miller. At first the detectives are leery of Callie’s input until she is proven to be correct more often than not.
March 31, 2022
This is an English police thriller following a police doctor in Sussex on the South East coast of the UK.
It was a good read although I did find, Callie, a local GP and police doctor, who the books are centred around rather naïve in her outlook on life. It was refreshing to see the contrast between her and her best friend.
It was a good read although I did find, Callie, a local GP and police doctor, who the books are centred around rather naïve in her outlook on life. It was refreshing to see the contrast between her and her best friend.
January 31, 2023
This contained the first three books in a series involving part-time English general practitioner/police medical examiner Callie Hughes. Amazon bills them as standalones, but I thought they fit nicely as a series. Exciting plots, likeable characters with depth, great scene setting, topical plots, very little stupid chance taking, and endings that kept me on the edge of my seat. Also, I liked Callie enough that I read one, two, and three one right after the other, and I wasn’t sorry when I was done. I will read more in this series. If you like Patricia Cornwell or Kathy Reichs, you might like Candy Denman too.
April 30, 2022
Did not realise it was a book f short stories initially, but after reading all the stories it did read as one book as most of the characters flowed into all three stories.
Some passages cut and pasted in next story.
A little boring in places and very predictable and at times unbelievable.
Was she a doctor or was she a police detective,it seems she did little doctoring and if I had been a doctor colleague I would have been fed up with her leaving the surgery to do amateur sleuthing .
Not what I was expecting.
Basic story writing
Some passages cut and pasted in next story.
A little boring in places and very predictable and at times unbelievable.
Was she a doctor or was she a police detective,it seems she did little doctoring and if I had been a doctor colleague I would have been fed up with her leaving the surgery to do amateur sleuthing .
Not what I was expecting.
Basic story writing
January 26, 2023
Kept me reading when I should ve doing other things.
Brilliant series. Lived the characters and story lines. Struggled with the second book to begin with as the descriptions of people and places were repeated from the first book but once I got passed that I couldn't put it down. I live in Hastings so I'm familiar with the places mentioned in the books which really brought the stories to life. Looking forward to book 4.
Brilliant series. Lived the characters and story lines. Struggled with the second book to begin with as the descriptions of people and places were repeated from the first book but once I got passed that I couldn't put it down. I live in Hastings so I'm familiar with the places mentioned in the books which really brought the stories to life. Looking forward to book 4.
March 18, 2023
I wasn’t too sure whether I liked the lead character Callie but I persevered through the book 1 and halfway through book 2 Callie came alive. Seemed a bit far fetched that her life was in danger again in Book 2 and pleased thus wasn’t repeated in Book 3. Book 3 was altogether a much better story with the characters becoming well rounded. Have subsequently purchased the remaining 3 books in the series.
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March 1, 2022
Enjoyable read
The main character,Carrie is annoying,frustrating,but also a very likable character,her friend,Kate is also a very likable character and funny,and brutally honest with carrie,what a team they make,it's a good captivating read,in all the books,well recommended to anyone.
The main character,Carrie is annoying,frustrating,but also a very likable character,her friend,Kate is also a very likable character and funny,and brutally honest with carrie,what a team they make,it's a good captivating read,in all the books,well recommended to anyone.
December 26, 2022
Great series
I thoroughly enjoyed these three books about police doctor , Calliope Hughes. Balancing her work as a part time GP with her police work has her spinning many plates and often running on empty. Intriguing, murders, secrets , relationships and many twists,, I can recommendations series .
I thoroughly enjoyed these three books about police doctor , Calliope Hughes. Balancing her work as a part time GP with her police work has her spinning many plates and often running on empty. Intriguing, murders, secrets , relationships and many twists,, I can recommendations series .
February 3, 2022
Not my cup of tea. No idea why it’s compared to Kathy Reichs or Patricia Cornwell. She goes and looks at dead bodies and says, oh this one has been strangled. No forensics whatsoever. I found it quite boring. And yes, I knew who the murderer was when the character was first introduced
April 18, 2022
great book and should be awake up to me and women on how to treat not just women but all persons !
Thanks for a great story and a good lesson about how all persons should be treated! Like human beings !
Thanks for a great story and a good lesson about how all persons should be treated! Like human beings !
April 19, 2022
I enjoyed the reads. Comfortable stories throughout and likable characters. I would read more if I could find them. I love the setting and the writing even had me out of breath as I climbed the steps to the old Victorian house at the top of the hill. Nice twisty plots.
June 19, 2022
A Polie Doctor Investigates
Exciting, great plots, well thought out characters and edge of seat twists. Dr. Callie is smart, attractive and intuitive. Each book keeps the reader involved.
Exciting, great plots, well thought out characters and edge of seat twists. Dr. Callie is smart, attractive and intuitive. Each book keeps the reader involved.
October 6, 2022
A Great Read
I really liked reading this book and would recommend it to other people, it keeps you guessing & this story seemed so real life like knowing how other people feel is good for an author. Thank you for writing it.
I really liked reading this book and would recommend it to other people, it keeps you guessing & this story seemed so real life like knowing how other people feel is good for an author. Thank you for writing it.
October 6, 2022
Really good books though the last one seemed to drag a bit, the reason I only gave them 4 stars is because they bear a striking similarity to another book I read a short time ago by a different author.
December 23, 2022
Different, but very good, plot
Both the mystery of a patient’s deterioration and the mystery of who had a vendetta against those in the law, are eventually solved by Callie-part GP and part police doctor.
Both the mystery of a patient’s deterioration and the mystery of who had a vendetta against those in the law, are eventually solved by Callie-part GP and part police doctor.
May 16, 2023
OK
A Dr Who buts in all the time because the police are so inadequate.. Good Stories but loads of questions can be asked .I suppose the best thing to do is read them as "Cozy' Mysteries
A Dr Who buts in all the time because the police are so inadequate.. Good Stories but loads of questions can be asked .I suppose the best thing to do is read them as "Cozy' Mysteries
July 25, 2024
Excellent reading if a little polite
Keeps tocking along and has a good storyline. Some of the language is a bit "strange" at times, but it kept me interested and entertained. Keep them coming, it is almost guaranteed to get better and better.
Keeps tocking along and has a good storyline. Some of the language is a bit "strange" at times, but it kept me interested and entertained. Keep them coming, it is almost guaranteed to get better and better.
July 3, 2022
these were alright books but a bit predictable and samey. Quick to read but I doubt I'll read any more of the series.
July 14, 2022
Really good
Great read these three books, couldn't put them down especially the last one. Good author and now I must get some more.
Great read these three books, couldn't put them down especially the last one. Good author and now I must get some more.
July 28, 2022
Interesting read
Really interesting read and lovely characters, a really good plot line was hard to figure out who Dunn it great stuff.
Really interesting read and lovely characters, a really good plot line was hard to figure out who Dunn it great stuff.
April 8, 2023
A really good read
A proper page turner with well developed characters and good plots. I had trouble putting it down, even to get lunch
A proper page turner with well developed characters and good plots. I had trouble putting it down, even to get lunch
November 17, 2023
Nice
Good story lines. Almost always at least one of two surprises. I enjoyed the book and the side that they each had. I willingly read more of this series if there any
Good story lines. Almost always at least one of two surprises. I enjoyed the book and the side that they each had. I willingly read more of this series if there any
July 4, 2024
Quick reads
The writing was okay. It was too easy to figure out the murderer in each story though. More suspects, complexity might help
The writing was okay. It was too easy to figure out the murderer in each story though. More suspects, complexity might help
June 29, 2022
Great mystery and characters
Good story. I liked the main character . the mystery was well done. I will be reading another one in the series.
Good story. I liked the main character . the mystery was well done. I will be reading another one in the series.
May 16, 2022
Loved these three books! Knowing the area will it was easy to picture the places with in the town an the quaint alley ways around the old town of Hastings! You find yourself thinking you know who the killer is then a twist sends you another direction!
Really enjoyed these crime stories! Callie is forthright & stubborn as much DCI Miller is Strong & stubborn! She slowly sees a softer side to him but he still frustrates her!
Really enjoyed these crime stories! Callie is forthright & stubborn as much DCI Miller is Strong & stubborn! She slowly sees a softer side to him but he still frustrates her!
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