Death Line

BLURB AND REVIEWS

BLURB AND REVIEWS

BLURB-DEATH LINE

Jasper Moon, internationally renowned ‘Seer to the Stars’, had signally failed to foresee his own future. He is found dead on his consulting-room floor, his skull crushed with a crystal ball and, all, around him, his office in chaos.

Meanwhile, Ma Rafferty does some star-gazing of her own, and is sure she can predict Detective Inspector Joe Rafferty’s future—by the simple expedient of organising it herself. She is still engaged on her crusade to get Rafferty married off to a good Catholic girl with child-bearing hips. But Rafferty has a cunning plan to sabotage her machinations. Only trouble is, he needs Sergeant Llewellyn’s cooperation and he isn’t sure he’s going to get it.

During their murder investigations, Inspector Rafferty and Sergeant Llewellyn discover a highly incriminating video concealed in Moon’s flat, a video which, if made public, could wreck more than one life. Was the famous astrologer really a nasty s****l predator? Gradually, connections begin to emerge between Moon and others in the small Essex town of Elmhurst. But how is Rafferty to solve the case when all of his suspects have seemingly unbreakable alibis?

REVIEWS

‘The detectives brilliantly complement and oppose each other. For those who love Sherlock Holmes-style mysteries, you'll likely adore Evans' style, humor and method of detection. A wonderful cozy, rainy-night read rich with interesting characters that all appear guilty and innocent. At every turn you'll think you know who the killer is, but the true identity and motive won't come until the end. The reveal is not far-fetched or deceptive - it was there all along and it works perfectly.' CHARLIE COURTLAND OF BITSY BLINGBOOKS bitsybling.blogspot.com/2011/03/death-line-curl-up-with-cozy-mystery

'I would recommend this book for the suspense aficionado. There is color and fun to the story as well as secrets and darkness. The interplay is good and Evans slowly guides you through the red herrings to unmask the real killer. This is a slow building murder mystery, with just a bit of humor, something for everyone that enjoys a bit of the unusual.' TERRY WRIGHT RATING 4/5

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'Ms Evans writes with a nice, tongue-in-cheek style and in her policemen has created an attractive pair of sleuths. Recommended.' MICHAEL PAINTER, THE IRISH TIMES

'I love English detectives and the team of Rafferty and Llewellyn is no exception. Evans has created a pair that works well together without one overshadowing the other in any way. I love that. I cannot help but compare Evans to Sir Author Conan Doyle, her style is similar although her wit is not as dry, which is another plus in my book. In my opinion Geraldine Evans will soon be one of those must read authors whose books sell out in minutes.' RITA REVIEWS RITA'S RATING: FIVE STARS