'Entertaining, twisty read, steeped in authenticity' Amy Jordan A gripping Devon mystery for fans of forensics and police procedurals and LJ Ross, Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths. *************** Assume nothing The body of Leo Hawkins is found in a Devon holiday cottage, the cause of death carbon monoxide poisoning. Was this a tragic accident or something more sinister? CSI Ally Dymond will follow the evidence wherever it leads. Believe no-one Leo's wife gives an account of his final hours, but something isn't adding up. Graffiti left by an anti-tourist group is discovered nearby. The only consistent thread in the investigation is that no one is telling the truth. Challenge everything When a second body turns up, Ally and the murder team must examine everything they thought they knew, untangling a web of suspects to get to the truth. Is there a single killer? Are there more deaths to come? Ally will need to uncover local loyalties to catch any killer before they strike again.

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the idyllic Devon coast, Death Watch Cottage is a standalone crime novel in the CSI Ally Dymond series. Can be read independently *************** 'A marvelously multi-layered and satisfying read' Faith Martin 'Tense and twisty with red herrings aplenty and a cast of convincing characters' Liz Mistry 'I thoroughly enjoyed the read. twists and turns along with believable characters. good choice for crime readers' Patricia Gibney 'This is a well-paced, tense story and I couldn't put it down. Beautifully written.' Belfast Telegraph READERS LOVE Death Watch Cottage 'A master of misdirection' 'Did not want to put it down' 'It's got the additional thrill of having a CSI as the lead character which, if you're into forensics, gives an added dimension to the investigation' 'Tense, twisty, atmospheric. with character depth and intricate plotting' 'Lots of guessing and twists and turns, of course all tying together with a solid resolution' Gold title * A standalone mystery in the Devon-set CSI Ally Dymond series * Topical issue - DEATH WATCH COTTAGE explores the impact of the holiday rental market on British seaside towns * Ally Dymond is a tough, relatable heroine - a dedicated CSI and single mother. * Perfect for fans of Val McDermid, Elly Griffiths, LJ Ross and Jane Casey, combining a vivid sense of place and shining a light on local issues alongside gripping murder mysteries.

* T. Orr Munro is a crime journalist and former CSI so has the knowledge and experience to give readers an authentic peek behind the crime scene tape. Competition: the; Belsay; Summer Guests; scene of the crime; Wood; Dark Wives; Secret Room; Death at the White Hart; When Death Calls; Burial Place; Silent Bones;. by; LJ Ross; Tess Gerritsen; lynda la plante; Rachel McLean; Ann Cleeves; Jane Casey; Chris Chibnall; JM Dalgleish;Stig Abell; Val McDermid; M S Morris; Jack Cartwright.