{"title":"Books by Anna Britton","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781804365243","title":"Shot in the Dark","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRun.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoonlight slants through the trees on the ancestral Dunlow estate, where a young woman runs for her life. Gunshots break the silence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe next morning, the body of seventeen-year-old student \u003cb\u003eMelanie Pirt\u003c\/b\u003e is found.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDS Gabe Martin\u003c\/b\u003e is more than ready to take the lead on her first murder case. Determined to prove herself to the cold and mysterious \u003cb\u003eDI Juliet Stern\u003c\/b\u003e, Gabe can't afford any distractions  especially not ones that wake her in the night, reminding her of a past she'd rather forget.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause while Gabe and Juliet have few leads, there are plenty of suspects. And every one of them is lying\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first in a new detective series featuring an unforgettable female detective partnership, \u003ci\u003eShot in the Dark\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for fans of Cara Hunter and Gytha Lodge.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eShot in the Dark\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I absolutely loved this banger of a police procedural - \u003cb\u003eclever, fresh, with great characters and a killer ending\u003c\/b\u003e. Perfect for fans of Cara Hunter and I can't wait for book 2' Jo Callaghan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The characters were \u003cb\u003estandout\u003c\/b\u003e (especially Gabe)... I \u003cb\u003edevoured it in one sitting\u003c\/b\u003e' Angela Marsons\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A \u003cb\u003ecracking new police procedural\u003c\/b\u003e dripping with authenticity and fascinating investigative detail. \u003cb\u003eA superb addition to the crime fiction scene\u003c\/b\u003e' Marion Todd\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This is a cracking debut. Gabe and Juliet are a sharp investigative duo. A compulsive read with such an unexpected ending' Casey King\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Twisted, compulsive - a powerful and fresh new voice for the crime thriller bookshelf!' D. E. White\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Great start to a brand new crime series. Blew away the cobwebs of my reading slump that's for sure! Five stars from me!' Kerry Watts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A twisty corkscrew of a story... My new favourite gritty detective series' A.M. Castle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eThis is the best police procedural I have read in years\u003c\/b\u003e. It's complex, gripping, believable and intensely chilling. The characterisation is razor-sharp. \u003cb\u003eI could hardly turn the pages fast enough\u003c\/b\u003e to discover what happened next.'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA cracking read\u003c\/b\u003e. Had everything you could ever want with a police procedural. \u003cb\u003eA completely gripping storyline with fantastic twists\u003c\/b\u003e. Excellent.'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eFull of twists and turns\u003c\/b\u003e. The team dynamic between Gabe and Juliet was well thought out. I will be recommending this to other readers.'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eWow and wow again. An excellent police procedural wonderfully well written\u003c\/b\u003e. I didn't guess the perpetrator and for me, a person who reads a lot of crime novels, that is the mark of a 5 star read.'  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Was the shooting a simple act of retribution  or is there some far bigger and more sinister at play? When Juliet asks for her help in the search for their shooter, Gabe feels powerless to refuse, even if it means meddling where she shouldn't. Increasingly caught between her loyalty to Juliet and her job, Gabe becomes dangerously close to crossing a line...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gripping immersive crime thriller from an exciting new talent. Perfect for fans of Cara Hunter and Susie Steiner.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eClose to the Edge\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eOne of the best new crime fiction series around\u003c\/b\u003e. A storming, breathless book written with Britton's fresh, engaging style. I'm hooked on this series' Daniel Aubrey\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A \u003cb\u003etense, clever, original\u003c\/b\u003e crime thriller that I really couldn't put down' Mary Grand\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Martin \u0026amp; Stern are \u003cb\u003ea fabulous detective duo\u003c\/b\u003e: quirky, real, and the perfect investigators for Anna Britton's \u003cb\u003evivid, tense and gritty\u003c\/b\u003e detective series' Daniel Sellers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eAn excellent crime procedural\u003c\/b\u003e that builds on the outstanding debut \u003ci\u003eShot in the Dark\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eBritton is a wonderful storyteller\u003c\/b\u003e'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Another amazing book! So unique and interesting I haven't stopped raving about it. \u003cb\u003eDetective books are my all time favourite and this series is one of the best I've read\u003c\/b\u003e'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I've been waiting for this book with baited breath since the first one and I was not disappointed. I love Anna's writing, and this book is packed \u003cb\u003efull of twists and turns to keep you guessing\u003c\/b\u003e'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eAn exciting, well-written read which gripped me right from the start\u003c\/b\u003e! I was totally hooked on the brilliant plotting, the characterisation is believable and I liked the dynamics within the team' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eAn unputdownable read with lots of twists and turns\u003c\/b\u003e. All the threads are woven to a dramatic conclusion. When is book 3 out please?'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eI was hooked from the outset and binged this one\u003c\/b\u003e! I really recommend for anyone who loves this genre'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Did I stay up until way past midnight to finish reading this? Yes. Regrets? None. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eClose to the Edge\u003c\/i\u003e hit every mark I had hoped for it to achieve\u003c\/b\u003e! I cannot wait for book three'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307496616309,"sku":"9781804365267","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781804365267_3661622f-b104-4bb6-ad6e-a5196ffc6e74.jpg?v=1786027006"},{"product_id":"9781804365281","title":"Left in the Ashes","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe brightest stars burn the fastest. The most twisted killers linger the longest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA derelict building in the New Forest burns down  with someone inside it. Believed to be arson, DI Juliet Stern and DS Gabe Martin are called onto the scene to investigate. No one knows who the victim is or how they came to be there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen they discover the body belonged to Zara, a young influencer who solo-hiked in her free time, Stern and Martin delve into the circumstances surrounding her death  and there's no shortage of suspects. Her cold and distant boyfriend, her jealous best-friend, an old acquaintance bent on revenge and a stranger with a history of criminal activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, Gabe's past comes back to haunt her. The Barrel Man, the serial killer who kidnapped her and her brother as a child, has abducted someone close to her. 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