Jane Bettany

Detective Isabel Blood

1 - In Cold Blood (Aug-2020)
2 - Without a Trace (Oct-2021)
3 - Last Seen Alive (Apr-2022)

A Violet Brewster Mystery

1 - Murder in Merrywell (Apr-2023)
2 - Murder at the Book Festival (Jan-2024)
3 - Murder at Maple Grange (Jun-2024)

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  In Cold Blood
  

  • Aug-2020
  • / General Fiction
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  Detective Isabel Blood - 1
  

  ‘I read this in one sitting and loved every minute of it. The detective story reads like an episode of Vera.’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewerNo secret can stay buried forever…As the Whitworth family begin renovations on their new home, their plans ...

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  Without a Trace
  

  • Oct-2021
  • / Police Procedural
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  Detective Isabel Blood - 2
  

  You can cover up the truth, but every murder leaves a trail… The rain was relentless. It stung Ruth Prendergast’s face as she dashed towards her house, desperate to escape the cold and settle down for an early night. But upon entering her bedr...

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  Last Seen Alive
  

  • Apr-2022
  • / General Fiction
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  Detective Isabel Blood - 3
  

  ‘This is a cracking page turner with twists galore. When I wasn't reading it I was thinking of this book trying to work out what was going on.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Fans of Vera, Val McDermid and Elly Griffiths will love Last Seen A...

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  Murder in Merrywell
  

  • Apr-2023
  • / Cozy Mystery
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  A Violet Brewster Mystery - 1
  

  Welcome to Merrywell. Population: small. Secrets: aplenty.‘Murder in Merrywell is an entertaining and engaging cozy mystery set against a beautiful backdrop.’ �" Clare ChaseEx-journalist Violet Brewster is keen to make a good first impression in...

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  Murder at the Book Festival
  

  • Jan-2024
  • / Cozy Mystery
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  A Violet Brewster Mystery - 2
  

  'Wow, what a read! Great plot and characters. Everything you want in a mystery. This series gets better with every book' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐When a body is found at the Merrywell Book Festival, amateur sleuth Violet Brewster must leave...

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  Murder at Maple Grange
  

  • Jun-2024
  • / Cozy Mystery
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  A Violet Brewster Mystery - 3
  

  'Perfect cozy mystery.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An interesting story by an excellent writer…I look forward to more.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Maple Grange is the perfect place to retire for the residents of Merrywell. But when a murder in...

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  Violet Brewster Book 4
  

  • Apr-2025
  • / General Fiction
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  'Clear your diaries for another marvellous Merrywell mystery!' CLARE CHASEPRE-ORDER NOWIn a quaint village in the Peak District, murder is brewing…Violet Brewster is settling into the quiet life in Merrywell. The last thing she needs is to get mixe...

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