Death at the White Hart: A Gripping Crime Debut From the Creator of Broadchurch - Soon to Be an ITV Series by Chris Chibnall ISBN 9781405959520, 1405959525 instant download

Death at the White Hart: A Gripping Crime Debut From the Creator of Broadchurch - Soon to Be an ITV Series by Chris Chibnall ISBN 9781405959520, 1405959525 instant download

THE MUST-READ CRIME DEBUT OF 2025 FROM THE MIND BEHIND BROADCHURCH AND DOCTOR WHOSmall-town secrets, a detective running out of time, and the killer hiding in plain sight. 'A masterclass whodunnit' Gillian McAllister'A craftily plotted mystery, full of memorable characters' Mail on Sunday'Snappy dialogue, confident. Turns expectations of village life on their head' Sunday Times'A strong pace, good characterisation and an excellent sense of place get this projected series off to a flying start' Guardian–When Nicola Bridge moves back to Dorset after years as a CID detective in the big city, the last thing she expects is for the picturesque village of Fleetcombe to become a grisly crime scene.

Jim Tiernan, landlord of the White Hart pub, has been found dead, the body staged with macabre relish on an isolated country road. As soon as she starts asking questions, Nicola realises everyone in the village has something to hide.

Frankie, the hairdresser who isn’t a skilled enough actor to conceal they’re lying about the night of the murder.

Eddie, the delivery driver whose heart starts racing every time he drives past the crime scene.

Deakins, the embittered farmer still living in the shadow of a supposedly murderous ancestor.

And even the little girl, hidden at the top of the playground slide, who’s watching them all.

Whispers. Rumours. Lies. But Nicola knows that somewhere among them, a killer is hiding in plain sight.

Because sometimes the smallest villages hide the darkest secrets...– PRAISE FOR DEATH AT THE WHITE HART'I loved it. A murder mystery that feels like it’s set right now, packed with vivid characters and a detective I adored – and I didn’t guess who did it. A wonderful book' - Russell T Davies'Layered, human, suspenseful and surprising - this guy knows how to tell a story, that's for sure' - Lee Child'Fans of Broadchurch are going to LOVE Death at the White Hart! With its compelling pair of detectives and tense, creepy atmosphere, once you start reading, I def