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DI Sara Ramsey #18
Deadly Passion
Liars seldom prosper...
When a distraught woman reports witnessing the murder of her lover, DI Sara Ramsey soon realises the case is far more complex than she anticipated.
With numerous clues to sift through, and yet more murders to deal with, Sara soon has her DCI breathing down her neck, urging her to solve the crimes swiftly.
However, with the killer evading capture several times, Sara's career is at risk.
Can Sara and her team catch the elusive killer or will this intriguing case have a devastating impact on Sara's professional and personal life?
When a distraught woman reports witnessing the murder of her lover, DI Sara Ramsey soon realises the case is far more complex than she anticipated.
With numerous clues to sift through, and yet more murders to deal with, Sara soon has her DCI breathing down her neck, urging her to solve the crimes swiftly.
However, with the killer evading capture several times, Sara's career is at risk.
Can Sara and her team catch the elusive killer or will this intriguing case have a devastating impact on Sara's professional and personal life?
226 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 17, 2023
About the author
M.A. Comley
173 books818 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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December 31, 2022
What a book to end a cracking year of reading. Although it being only lunch time I will no doubt start another one, suffice to say this will be the last one I finish in 2022.
So... book 18 in this series - jeepers! If you haven't already started the series I think by now you are beyond playing catch-up. But still, I would have to recommend doing that for the main characters' backgrounds and development. That said, as always, the main story is self contained. And boy what a story it is!
We start with an illicit liaison which is rudely interrupted. Said interruption escalating and leading to the death of one of the couple. Sara is rudely awakened to attend the scene which, when she arrives, appears cut and dried with a suspect already apprehended. But it would be a very short book if Sara accepted things on face value...
Things have only just started with this investigation when Sara is again called out late at night, much to her partner's irritation, to attend another scene. Either the two are linked or they might have a serial killer on the loose...
Things escalate further but, you know what? I'm going to leave you to find that out for yourself!
Well.. what can I say that I haven't already said in the hundreds of reviews that I have done for this author's books. It's obvious I enjoy her work. Love her characters, her storylines and her no nonsense attitude to getting on with things with absolutely no superfluous waffle or padding. How her writing style fits my reading style like a glove. How much I love the banter and shts and giggles between all her characters. I am not sure there is anything left to cover!
Suffice to say that I hope that 2023 starts as well as 2022 has finished, reading wise, although I'll have to be very selective in what I start next to be able to top this book.
So... book 18 in this series - jeepers! If you haven't already started the series I think by now you are beyond playing catch-up. But still, I would have to recommend doing that for the main characters' backgrounds and development. That said, as always, the main story is self contained. And boy what a story it is!
We start with an illicit liaison which is rudely interrupted. Said interruption escalating and leading to the death of one of the couple. Sara is rudely awakened to attend the scene which, when she arrives, appears cut and dried with a suspect already apprehended. But it would be a very short book if Sara accepted things on face value...
Things have only just started with this investigation when Sara is again called out late at night, much to her partner's irritation, to attend another scene. Either the two are linked or they might have a serial killer on the loose...
Things escalate further but, you know what? I'm going to leave you to find that out for yourself!
Well.. what can I say that I haven't already said in the hundreds of reviews that I have done for this author's books. It's obvious I enjoy her work. Love her characters, her storylines and her no nonsense attitude to getting on with things with absolutely no superfluous waffle or padding. How her writing style fits my reading style like a glove. How much I love the banter and shts and giggles between all her characters. I am not sure there is anything left to cover!
Suffice to say that I hope that 2023 starts as well as 2022 has finished, reading wise, although I'll have to be very selective in what I start next to be able to top this book.
January 19, 2023
Another cracking book from MA Comley although I still find Carla really unlikeable with her moodiness.
January 7, 2023
Comley is an author who knows how to grab hold of her readers attention right from the off. With the dark way this story starts off, I was left with a ton of questions which could only mean if I was struggling to fathom out what the hell was going on, how would Sara and her team fair any better?
Poor Sara, her job really gets in the way of her home life and you can see that even the ever so patient Mark is starting to lose his patience with his wife going out of the house at all times of the night which cuts into their quality time. Both have quite demanding jobs but catching criminals and killers is something that sadly can not wait and as like most industries, with cuts and shortages, it means that people like Sara are even more in demand.
There is a real sense of urgency with more bodies turning up and the onus is on Sara to start finding some answers as to whether something ties all these killings together. It is like looking for a needle in a haystack as they try to work out what connects all the victims and more importantly who. It will certainly keep you guessing as a few likely suspects come into play but whether they are the killer or not you will have to read and find out for yourself!
Deadly Passion had me hooked from the first page. There is plenty going on in the story to keep you gripped and I ended up reading the book in two sittings. It would have been one if it hadn’t been way passed by bedtime already! Compelling and thoroughly suspenseful, I was literally biting my nails in anticipation on how it would all end. Word of warning, it will send your emotions through the wringer a few times but it was well and truly worth it!
My thanks to the author for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
Poor Sara, her job really gets in the way of her home life and you can see that even the ever so patient Mark is starting to lose his patience with his wife going out of the house at all times of the night which cuts into their quality time. Both have quite demanding jobs but catching criminals and killers is something that sadly can not wait and as like most industries, with cuts and shortages, it means that people like Sara are even more in demand.
There is a real sense of urgency with more bodies turning up and the onus is on Sara to start finding some answers as to whether something ties all these killings together. It is like looking for a needle in a haystack as they try to work out what connects all the victims and more importantly who. It will certainly keep you guessing as a few likely suspects come into play but whether they are the killer or not you will have to read and find out for yourself!
Deadly Passion had me hooked from the first page. There is plenty going on in the story to keep you gripped and I ended up reading the book in two sittings. It would have been one if it hadn’t been way passed by bedtime already! Compelling and thoroughly suspenseful, I was literally biting my nails in anticipation on how it would all end. Word of warning, it will send your emotions through the wringer a few times but it was well and truly worth it!
My thanks to the author for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
January 11, 2023
This series just gets more and more intriguing, thrilling and fantastic.
We're at number 18 of the D.I.Sara Ramsay series and as always the Author gives readers a fabulous, gripping and unputdownable read and keeps us guessing to the end. MA Comley has an absolutely amazing, brilliant and powerful mind, which we shares with her readers.
D.I.Sara Ramsay, her partner and team certainly have their work cut out with this latest case and all what's to follow.
I highly recommend reading the whole series from the beginning to be able to follow D.I.Sara Ramsay her wonderful team and personal life's aswell. I really can't believe we're at number 18 of this series, its so much more than watching a series or film on TV.
I cannot emphasise and praise MA Comley enough, she never stops to amaze us readers with her abundance of cleverness and dynamic imagination.
We're at number 18 of the D.I.Sara Ramsay series and as always the Author gives readers a fabulous, gripping and unputdownable read and keeps us guessing to the end. MA Comley has an absolutely amazing, brilliant and powerful mind, which we shares with her readers.
D.I.Sara Ramsay, her partner and team certainly have their work cut out with this latest case and all what's to follow.
I highly recommend reading the whole series from the beginning to be able to follow D.I.Sara Ramsay her wonderful team and personal life's aswell. I really can't believe we're at number 18 of this series, its so much more than watching a series or film on TV.
I cannot emphasise and praise MA Comley enough, she never stops to amaze us readers with her abundance of cleverness and dynamic imagination.
January 10, 2023
I reckon this is the best one by far in this series. This is book number 18, how have we got this far? I’ll tell you because this author is fantastic at writing plot lines which are really hard to unravel.
DI Dara Ramsey had her work cut out for her with this one as she is woken up through the night to attend a new crime scene. She finds the suspect sitting in the car, but is she the killer or isn’t she? That’s what Sara & her magnificent team have to try & fathom out. As the book gallops along there are 2 more bodies discovered & the team have to get cracking if they’re going to solve this before another killing happens.
You always know you’re going to get a superb read with this author as she puts her all into every book for her readers. We so appreciate you Ms Comley.
DI Dara Ramsey had her work cut out for her with this one as she is woken up through the night to attend a new crime scene. She finds the suspect sitting in the car, but is she the killer or isn’t she? That’s what Sara & her magnificent team have to try & fathom out. As the book gallops along there are 2 more bodies discovered & the team have to get cracking if they’re going to solve this before another killing happens.
You always know you’re going to get a superb read with this author as she puts her all into every book for her readers. We so appreciate you Ms Comley.
January 13, 2023
This is book 18 in the brilliant DI Sara Ramsey series. Sara gets called out during the night to Haugh Woods where a male body is under a car, and a female is sat in the car. When the female tells DI Sara Ramsey what happened she soon realises this is not a simple case. Things very soon escalate and Sara and her team have their work cut out trying to solve it. As with all Mel Comley’s novels I found it difficult to put it down, it kept me guessing right to the end. If this is the first of Mel Comley’s novels you have read I guarantee you will want to read the other 17 in this series, and her many other series. Mel Comley is a wonderful crime writer and I highly recommend this and all her many novels.
January 10, 2023
Thanks for letting me review an early copy of Deadly Passion. I love the di sara ramsey series. If your looking for a new author, or series to read, sarah ramsey is the one, you wont be disappointed.... when a woman reports her lover has been murdered in front of her by a masked person, something doesn't add up..... sara and the team are bought in to solve the case. Did the woman kill her lover, or is it as she says it happened? The knife used was found in the back of her car... more bodies pile up, there seems to be a link with the murders, what is it???? Will the team crack the case? Saras career is at risk.... highley recommend.....
January 11, 2023
DI Sara Ramsey is called out to an interesting case late at night. The suspect is sitting in the back of a police car and tells Sara a story that sounds suspicious at the very least.
Sara, Carla and the team have their hands full with more murders to solve. Who is killing people and what is the motive?
This is a dark story that had me working as hard as the team did to solve it! I like that we still see the relationship between Sara and her husband, Mark as well as the cases that Sara and the team have to solve.
An interesting and complex story that had me glued to it from start to finish.
Sara, Carla and the team have their hands full with more murders to solve. Who is killing people and what is the motive?
This is a dark story that had me working as hard as the team did to solve it! I like that we still see the relationship between Sara and her husband, Mark as well as the cases that Sara and the team have to solve.
An interesting and complex story that had me glued to it from start to finish.
January 19, 2023
Wow, this had me completely stumped. Didn't have the first clue who the murderer was going to be.
I love it when an author can surprise me like that.
And what an apt title, was totally hooked on finding out what would happen next.
It was the perfect book to distract me from the lack of heat at home while waiting for British Gas to show up. As it engrossed me and kept my mind off real life.
Another simply amazing story from the mind of M A Comley, and it is always good to catch up with Sara Ramsay and her team.
Thank you to the author for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
I love it when an author can surprise me like that.
And what an apt title, was totally hooked on finding out what would happen next.
It was the perfect book to distract me from the lack of heat at home while waiting for British Gas to show up. As it engrossed me and kept my mind off real life.
Another simply amazing story from the mind of M A Comley, and it is always good to catch up with Sara Ramsay and her team.
Thank you to the author for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
January 10, 2023
Sara arrives at a murder scene but discovers that things are not as they first appear! A woman has murdered her lover, or has she?
Sara, along with the rest of her team, begin investigating, but it’s not long before another body turns up which lends credence to the first suspects story. The team soon discover a motive for the killings and uncover the mystery of a cold case in the process.
Some unexpected twists and turns but good old detective work by the team solves the case. Really recommend.
Sara, along with the rest of her team, begin investigating, but it’s not long before another body turns up which lends credence to the first suspects story. The team soon discover a motive for the killings and uncover the mystery of a cold case in the process.
Some unexpected twists and turns but good old detective work by the team solves the case. Really recommend.
January 17, 2023
Deadly Passion
When DI Sara Ramsey is called out to a murder it seems a simple case. A male under a car with his lover sat in the driving seat, however all is not as it seems. The female is insistent she is innocent and that they were attacked by a maniac wielding a knife. When another body turns up its apparent that she is telling the truth. As the body count rises Sara and her team have to solve the case before anybody else loses their lives.
Once again a brilliant read from the pen of M A Comley. This is book18 in this series and this is the best yet!!
When DI Sara Ramsey is called out to a murder it seems a simple case. A male under a car with his lover sat in the driving seat, however all is not as it seems. The female is insistent she is innocent and that they were attacked by a maniac wielding a knife. When another body turns up its apparent that she is telling the truth. As the body count rises Sara and her team have to solve the case before anybody else loses their lives.
Once again a brilliant read from the pen of M A Comley. This is book18 in this series and this is the best yet!!
January 23, 2023
When DI Sara Ramey attends a murder scene ...it's a case that gets under her skin ..as both she and Lorraine the Pathologist find there are so many things left unanswered..A man is dead and all clues point to his girlfriend..who swears she did not kill him ..When another case surfaced a few days later..both Sara and her partner Carla believe there is something darker going on ...with her boss saying she wants the cases wound up and Sara spending so much time away from home ..tensions are mounting ,it seems there is a killer in their midst ...Really really Gripping Another Stunning read
January 11, 2023
A ruthless and heartless serial killer hidden in plain sight. A truly gripping investigation. And a definite must read. To say more would totally spoil this amazing read.
One callous murder followed almost immediately by another two, leaves Sara Ramsey and her team pushed to their limits in an all out attempt to stop further deaths.
Another tense and gripping story by this amazing author.
Highly recommended.
One callous murder followed almost immediately by another two, leaves Sara Ramsey and her team pushed to their limits in an all out attempt to stop further deaths.
Another tense and gripping story by this amazing author.
Highly recommended.
January 22, 2023
What a fabulously fast crime thriller! Lots of chasing about the town, following leads and interviews led by the team. Once again, the relationships between Sara and the police family, and Sara and Lorraine were a pleasure to read. Another winner.
The killer - creepy and sinister. This was a non stop full throttle race against time that had me gripped right up to the exciting denouement. That ending was kapow!
The killer - creepy and sinister. This was a non stop full throttle race against time that had me gripped right up to the exciting denouement. That ending was kapow!
January 15, 2023
Fancy being a witness to a murder of someone you love, then things take a huge turn for the worse and you’re stuck in limbo.
Then other murders happen and what’s linking them.
This book just kept coming up with it all.
Excellent read. Just keep getting better.
Then other murders happen and what’s linking them.
This book just kept coming up with it all.
Excellent read. Just keep getting better.
January 16, 2023
I always try to read any MA Comley book in one sitting, usually reading late into the night. This series is my jam and this author is one of my very favorites. The DI Sara Ramsey books always have a tightly plotted storyline with characters that keep you hanging on their witty dialog. This is a highly recommended read!
January 17, 2023
Read this in one day. Love this authors books. Every book she writes gets better and better. This is a story about a serial killer and they are on the road to catch the suspect.
Now your turn to read this book.
Now your turn to read this book.
January 31, 2023
Are they all pointing fingers
It’s the first book I’ve read of Sara Ramsey and a good thriller too. The clues where there be they where a bit mixed up and she likes to take the bull by the horn though sense prevailed
It’s the first book I’ve read of Sara Ramsey and a good thriller too. The clues where there be they where a bit mixed up and she likes to take the bull by the horn though sense prevailed
March 10, 2023
No 18 in the series and never disappoints.
Sara is called out to a naked body under a car his lover is at the wheel of the car and everything points to her who killed him but she swears she didn't do it, but things are not as they seem.
Sara is called out to a naked body under a car his lover is at the wheel of the car and everything points to her who killed him but she swears she didn't do it, but things are not as they seem.
September 5, 2024
Another Excellent Story
Another excellent story in the Sara Ramsey series with all the usual characters. A great storyline that moved at a fast pace and kept me gripped to the end. Looking forward to reading more.
Another excellent story in the Sara Ramsey series with all the usual characters. A great storyline that moved at a fast pace and kept me gripped to the end. Looking forward to reading more.
January 22, 2023
Murder
When I think these books can't get any better
Out comes another one and what a book i loved it and its well worth 5 STARS .
When I think these books can't get any better
Out comes another one and what a book i loved it and its well worth 5 STARS .
February 20, 2023
Good read
Quality of writing is up to her usual high standard. The plot is interesting and involves the reader. I would recommend it.
Quality of writing is up to her usual high standard. The plot is interesting and involves the reader. I would recommend it.
March 4, 2023
Review to follow!!
January 31, 2024
Scarry to think there probably are people that preverted in today's world. As usual Sara handles it.
February 10, 2024
Good Series
I love this series. Sara and Carla make a great team, and I enjoy reading this series. I'm so pleased there are more to come
I love this series. Sara and Carla make a great team, and I enjoy reading this series. I'm so pleased there are more to come
July 5, 2025
ooh wow another fab book on series 👌 😆💖📚
January 2, 2023
Really enjoyed this book, couldn’t see who perpetrator was at all. Great read .
January 3, 2023
I enjoyed this new edition of Sara Ramsey. There were times when the characters are winding each other up and I don’t care for that but that is just me. I prefer my characters to get along. The plot is good and you have no idea why what is happening to these folks and who until the end and I love that. All in all I think Ms. Comley has done it again. This author is one of the busiest and best to her readers.
January 9, 2023
This is an amazing book, just buy it, and sit back and enjoy the ride ! I promise you will like this wonderful book, I can’t rate this one highly enough. If only there were ten stars, it’s that good. M.A Comley is a master story-teller. Anything with her name on it is amazing. I can not get enough of her books.
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