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COMPELLING NEW MYSTERY!
The Inducement
In search of refuge from executive burnout and a chaotic London life, Rob Crichton thinks he’s found it in a remote Northumbrian pub. What he didn’t count on was a dispute between the landlady, Catriona, and her estranged husband Shaun – one that soon threatens to intrude into Rob’s life. His instinct is to stay out of trouble, but he’s drawn to Catriona, and can’t help getting involved.
When Rob is called back to London to salvage his neglected job, his troubles worsen. He’s accused of accepting a massive bribe, and then he’s implicated in a sudden death.
This fast-moving mystery has many of the hallmarks of the Mike Stanhope series – vibrant dialogue, vividly realised locations and breathless pace – but introduces us to a new cast of characters: some likable, some far from it. The high-impact ending is all you would expect from this author.