{"title":"Books by Louisa Scarr","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781800323483","title":"Under a Dark Cloud","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne dead body. One witness. One answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly one morning, \u003cb\u003eDS Robin Butler\u003c\/b\u003e is summoned to a crime scene. Not as a policeman, but as best friend to renowned meteorologist, Dr Finn Mason. The morning after studying an enormous storm, Finn has locked himself in a van. Bloodied, confused, and with no memory of how he came to be there. And alongside him  a dead body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eButler sets out to prove Finn's innocence, his friend now accused of murder. Meanwhile, \u003cb\u003eDC Freya West\u003c\/b\u003e is struggling to cope. She has been plagued by nightmares since the events of nine months ago. Freya assists her boss on his quest to clear Finn's name, but while Butler becomes increasingly desperate to help his boyhood friend, Freya is crumbling under the weight of the secrets she is keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the past threatens to consume them both, do both detectives stand to lose more than they can bear?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA tense and atmospheric police procedural from the author of the unforgettable \u003ci\u003eLast Place You Look\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eUnder a Dark Cloud\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A \u003cb\u003egreat and unique\u003c\/b\u003e locked room mystery that had me guessing all the way through to a fantastic ending. Under a Dark Cloud is full of drama, mystery and tension. \u003cb\u003eOne of my favourite series around\u003c\/b\u003e.' James Delargy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA coiled and wholly satisfying mystery,\u003c\/b\u003e elevated by melancholic piquancy. The authentic police thrills and teasing dynamics of the characters are handled with the same elegance as the rueful climax, which long after the book is closed still feels \u003cb\u003eperfect and inevitable\u003c\/b\u003e.' Dominic Nolan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Once again Louisa Scarr has created a thoroughly believable world in which to set \u003cb\u003ea brilliantly compulsive story\u003c\/b\u003e. The characters are so well-drawn that it's a pleasure to spend time with them, and I can't wait for number three!' Alison Belsham\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Characters I care about, inventive plot and \u003cb\u003eexpert storytelling\u003c\/b\u003e a big thumbs up from me.' Fliss Chester\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A fast-paced and deft meteorological mystery that \u003cb\u003etwists its way to a brilliant conclusion\u003c\/b\u003e. Scarr's characters are \u003cb\u003ebeautifully realised, flawed and complex\u003c\/b\u003e  their stories make the quiet moments every bit as rewarding as the dramatic ones. \u003cb\u003eIf you haven't already read Butler \u0026amp; West, you're in for a treat\u003c\/b\u003e' Heather Critchlow\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA must read for fans of U.K. Crime Fiction.\u003c\/b\u003e A fast paced addictive story. A locked room murder with an original twist' NetGalley review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The plot is original, superbly woven and the cast of characters is made up of well developed and engaging individuals. Overall, \u003cb\u003ea captivating, suspenseful and atmospheric page-turner\u003c\/b\u003e with more than enough going on to keep you invested. \u003cb\u003eHighly recommended\u003c\/b\u003e.' NetGalley Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I absolutely loved this!' NetGalley Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I read this very happily in two sessions and am await more in the series. Well worth reading!' NetGalley Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Great premise. Well written. A page turner. Plenty of suspense to keep me guessing .The ending leaving everything tied up left me satisfied. Definitely will read her next offering.' NetGalley Review\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56305806475637,"sku":"9781800323483","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781800323483_abad9187-8e0d-476d-9425-d2fac102313e.jpg?v=1786027133"},{"product_id":"9781800323520","title":"Seen to Be Believed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Butler and West are fast becoming my favourite detective partnership... Addictive reading!' Alison Belsham, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Tattoo Thief\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNothing is as it seems, for Butler and West.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne spring evening, a mother and her children are brutally attacked in their home. The unprovoked and violent assault leaves \u003cb\u003eDS Robin Butler\u003c\/b\u003e and\u003cb\u003e DC Freya West\u003c\/b\u003e in the dark  the luxury items were left untouched and there is no apparent motive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe investigation's only lead is \u003cb\u003eAndrew Grace\u003c\/b\u003e, the husband who was not home at the time. He and his business partner have created unique virtual reality software which is valuable and extremely dangerous in the wrong hands. Robin and Freya are stonewalled by uncooperative witnesses at every turn but when a woman linked to the work of Andrew and his co-founder is kidnapped, the need for progress becomes critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFailure to solve the case will result in murder. Meanwhile, Robin and Freya's unresolved feelings have come to the surface and they must finally face facts. But is it too late? In a case where nothing is as it seems, are Robin and Freya doomed to never find the truth?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA tense and thrilling instalment of the Butler \u0026amp; West series that fans of Cara Hunter, Jane Casey and Susie Steiner will love.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Louisa Scarr\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Scarr delivers \u003cb\u003ean immensely satisfying mystery, both timely and timeless\u003c\/b\u003e, but her real magic lies in Butler and West themselves... This one will break your heart a little bit.' Dominic Nolan, author of \u003ci\u003eVine Street\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eCompelling, fraught...I tore through it\u003c\/b\u003e! Loved it.' Rachel Blok, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Fall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eBefore you know it, you're chapters in and can't stop\u003c\/b\u003e.' Fliss Chester, author of \u003ci\u003eA Dangerous Goodbye\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A \u003cb\u003epunchy and pacy\u003c\/b\u003e police procedural with heart.' Jo Furniss, author of \u003ci\u003eAll The Little Children\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eOne of the best detective series there is\u003c\/b\u003e. Smooth, thrilling and full of emotion a must-read!' James Delargy, author of \u003ci\u003eVanished\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The latest Butler \u0026amp; West is a \u003cb\u003etense mystery\u003c\/b\u003e packed with all of the 'will they, won't they' chemistry that I so love about this series. \u003cb\u003eA triumph\u003c\/b\u003e.' Heather Critchlow, author of \u003ci\u003eUnsolved\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eExcellent mystery Reminiscent of Elly Griffith's Ruth Galloway series\u003c\/b\u003e... will leave you wanting more.'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This is \u003cb\u003eone of the best police procedural books I've read\u003c\/b\u003e of late. The partnership Freya and Robin have is so well done I'm going to have to read more so I know what happens.'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Another \u003cb\u003eabsolutely unputdownable\u003c\/b\u003e case for detectives Robin Butler and Freya West. The plot is \u003cb\u003eincredibly clever and twisty\u003c\/b\u003e and kept me reading until the early hours. Can't wait for the next instalment, highly recommended!'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Excellent. It had \u003cb\u003eplenty of twists and turns and kept me guessing\u003c\/b\u003e. I wholeheartedly recommend this series.'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Wow, another brilliant book by this author. \u003cb\u003eI stayed up well into the night last night to finish it\u003c\/b\u003e a great series and I can't wait for the next instalment.'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eEnthralling This murder mystery was a thrill from beginning to end\u003c\/b\u003e. The characters are strong and are vividly drawn. \u003cb\u003eSo cleverly written\u003c\/b\u003e and the pacing was on point.'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eLove the Butler and West novels\u003c\/b\u003e. Great writing and premise. Amazing characters. 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By the time Robin arrives, one is pronounced dead, and the other four are being treated in hospital.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDC Freya West is less than pleased when the romantic day with her boyfriend is scuppered, but duty calls. As she and Butler speak to those involved, it's clear something is being left unsaid. They claim they are friends, and that they don't know how one of the group was killed. But why are they so cagey?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cold case investigation unlocks some answers about the history between the beach-going gang, yet they're tight-lipped about what prompted them to meet on Christmas Eve. Butler and West are getting nowhere, and their partnership is about to face another test. When Freya wants to come clean about events in her past, it's not just her neck on the line, but Robin's too. Can their relationship survive if their pact of silence is broken?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe thrilling new instalment from policing's most dauntless duo. Perfect for fans of Cara Hunter, Jane Casey and Susie Steiner. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eBlink of an Eye\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A \u003cb\u003ethrilling and unusual\u003c\/b\u003e mystery, spiced with sadness, masterfully unspooling past secrets into present danger. Butler and West would make high quality Sunday night network television.' Dominic Nolan, author of \u003ci\u003eVine Street\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Butler and West are \u003cb\u003efast becoming my favourite detective partnership\u003c\/b\u003e... Addictive reading!' Alison Belsham, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Tattoo Thief\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The untangling of the long-held web of lies from The Five was \u003cb\u003eexpertly done\u003c\/b\u003e... the story telling seems so effortlessly easy, and before you know it, you're chapters in and can't stop.' Fliss Chester, author of \u003ci\u003eA Dangerous Goodbye\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Blink of an Eye is a \u003cb\u003eblindingly brilliant\u003c\/b\u003e return to the Butler and West series, with a tight-knit and claustrophobic friendship group at the core of its mystery. The chemistry between detectives Freya and Robin is the absolute star of the show  the twists and turns of their partnership will leave you desperate for more. \u003cb\u003eCannot recommend this series enough\u003c\/b\u003e!' Heather Critchlow\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I've just raced through \u003ci\u003eBlink of an Eye\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003cb\u003ecouldn't put it down\u003c\/b\u003e. A Christmas Day body found on a beach, and a suspicious group of old friends... What's not to love! \u003cb\u003eTense, brilliant plotting and the perfect duo\u003c\/b\u003e.' Rachael Blok, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Fall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A \u003cb\u003epunchy and pacy\u003c\/b\u003e police procedural with heart.' Jo Furniss, author of\u003ci\u003e All The Little Children\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of the best detective series there is.\u003c\/b\u003e Smooth, thrilling and full of emotion, this series of books are \u003cb\u003ea must-read\u003c\/b\u003e!' James Delargy, author of \u003ci\u003eVanished\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eGreat characters and a compelling mystery\u003c\/b\u003e. Highly recommend.' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003ci\u003eBlink of an Eye\u003c\/i\u003e, the fourth in Butler and West series, is \u003cb\u003eone of the most intriguing British police procedurals published today\u003c\/b\u003e.' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A solid mystery with a tangled web at heart, perfectly crafted characters and a smart narrative. \u003cb\u003eBoth compelling and immersive\u003c\/b\u003e.' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'So perfectly paced and boy do \u003cb\u003ethe jaw-dropping moments never cease\u003c\/b\u003e. Superbly done.'  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Mistakes he thought were buried deep in his past now threaten to be exposed. Before long, both Butler and West are keeping secrets that could end their careers  and worse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the detectives have a chance to tell the truth, they choose to keep quiet. But once that line is crossed, is there any going back? After all, breaking the law is easy when you know how to uphold it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss this tense and compulsive police procedural thriller. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling authors Cara Hunter, Susie Steiner and Jane Casey.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eLast Place You Look\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This is \u003cb\u003epunchy, police procedural stuff\u003c\/b\u003e: just as her protagonists don't play by the book, so Scarr takes the traditional set-up into \u003cb\u003edarker, dirtier, more intriguing terrain\u003c\/b\u003e.' \u003ci\u003eHampshire Living\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A \u003cb\u003esuperbly crafted, perfectly paced\u003c\/b\u003e thriller... The fact that Butler \u0026amp; West have just as much to hide as the people they hunt, makes this such \u003cb\u003ea compelling read, and the start of a captivating new series that's hooked me in from the very first book\u003c\/b\u003e.' Robert Scragg\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The delicious joy of discovering \u003cb\u003ea brilliant new crime series\u003c\/b\u003e! ... Our detectives, Butler and West, are\u003cb\u003e a duo for our days\u003c\/b\u003e; bound by their troubles, loneliness and secrets into an unlikely alliance. \u003cb\u003eYou'll fall for them, and this novel, in a big way!\u003c\/b\u003e' Jo Furniss\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Tightly plotted with superb characterisation \u003cb\u003e It's a book you won't be able to turn away from until you reach the very last page\u003c\/b\u003e.' Alison Belsham\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eFantastic story and characterisation\u003c\/b\u003e with a pair of detectives who are battling their own demons amidst an apparent suburban suicide' James Delargy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The darker side of suburbia shows its underbelly in this gritty domestic thriller. \u003cb\u003eA procedural with a kick in its tail\u003c\/b\u003e!' Rachael Blok\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Crime fans are going to love \u003ci\u003eLast Place You Look\u003c\/i\u003e  believe me, this is \u003cb\u003ea detective team you're going to want to meet again and again\u003c\/b\u003e.' Amy McLellan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A seriously pacy plot and a tangled case that defies expectation. I eagerly await the next installment in this \u003cb\u003egripping and perfectly written\u003c\/b\u003e series.' Heather Critchlow\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I was not expecting that! I was just so invested in the brilliant partnership of Butler and West that I couldn't put it down. \u003cb\u003etogether they're dynamite\u003c\/b\u003e. I was kept on my toes the whole time, not sure where the story was going, and \u003cb\u003ethere were so many twists along the way that I was expecting a shocking ending and yet I still didn't see what was coming\u003c\/b\u003e!' Elle Croft\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'An exciting page turner and entirely believable police procedural thriller featuring a new pair of detectives whose \u003cb\u003esecrets are as mysterious as those of the criminals they are trying to hunt\u003c\/b\u003e. Highly recommended.' A. J. Park\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'If you like\u003cb\u003e tense, complex and compulsive\u003c\/b\u003e procedurals with well observed characterisation this is definitely the book for you! A great start to a promising series.' N. J. Mackay\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56306966856053,"sku":"9781800323469","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781800323469_18533971-69b7-46f6-9c1d-888603bd0ce2.jpg?v=1786027132"},{"product_id":"9781800323544","title":"Out of the Ashes","description":"\u003cp\u003eStalking. Arson. Murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eButler and West are back together and the stakes have never been higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen an old friend tells DS Freya West that she's being stalked by someone she met online, Freya promises to help. But there are no leads, and the dating site refuses to give up their data.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo make matters more complicated, DI Robin Butler is back in town. He's investigating a string of arson attacks that have escalated to murder, and the cases seem to be connected somehow. 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Louisa masterfully weaves together the strands of the investigation and the characters' personal lives. \u003cb\u003eFull of intrigue and threat and superbly paced\u003c\/b\u003e.' James Delargy, author of \u003ci\u003eVanished\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eScorchingly brilliant\u003c\/b\u003e. A heart in the mouth thriller with the ultimate chemistry between its leads, this is a breathtaking end to the series.' Heather Critchlow, author of \u003ci\u003eUnsolved\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Scarr has finished her series with a \u003cb\u003eheart-pounding\u003c\/b\u003e flourish. It may be the last we see of Butler and West, but rest assured I'll keep reading her, whatever she comes up with next.' Alison Belsham, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Girls on Chalk Hill\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eI love this series\u003c\/b\u003e... the last one was perfect. A finish so tight I couldn't breathe.' Rachael Blok, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Fall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I loved every instalment of this brilliant series, but Scarr has saved the best 'til last. \u003cb\u003eMasterful\u003c\/b\u003e.' Jo Furniss, author of \u003ci\u003eAll the Little Children\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat readers are saying about \u003ci\u003eOut of the Ashes\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eOne of my favourite series\u003c\/b\u003e. I love the characters and the team dynamics are excellent. There is plenty of suspense, red herrings and the ending all wrapped up neatly. A brilliant ending to an excellent series which I highly recommend.'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eKeeps you guessing until the explosive ending. And what an ending!\u003c\/b\u003e I feel sad when I come to the end of a Butler and West book; it's like having to say goodbye to dear friends. An exciting read with believable characters, a solid plot, and page-turning action.'  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Character-driven crime writing at its best' Robert Rutherford, author of \u003ci\u003eSeven Days\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eBy far the best read I've had this summer\u003c\/b\u003e. Gritty and compelling, I was invested in Lucy and Moss from the first chapter' Blake Mara, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Dog Park Detectives\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307650363765,"sku":"9781804366516","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781804366516_933022b9-2ffe-4932-b17f-ef3a93620958.jpg?v=1786027057"},{"product_id":"9781835980798","title":"Ask Me No Questions","description":"\u003cp\u003eThey thought nothing could break them. They were wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFifteen years ago identical twins Gabi and Thea were inseparable. 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