The Crime Writer
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The Crime Writer

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The Crime Writer

About this book

'Gripping, thought-provoking and scarily believable' T. M. Logan on Diane Jeffrey

'Tense and twisty' T. Orr Munro

He plots perfect murders. Did he commit one?

2019. 34 year-old Leona Walsh vanishes on a bitter afternoon while jogging on Exmoor. It's a mystery which captures public interest and ignites wild speculation. The police have a prime suspect: Leona's husband, Matthew, a renowned crime writer. He can plot the perfect crime. But is he capable of committing the perfect murder?

Despite extensive searches, the police find no trace of Leona. As public interest dwindles, Matthew returns to raising their daughters, aware the cloud of suspicion is never far away.

2024. Some human bones are discovered in a garden. Could they be Leona's remains? And if so, is there enough evidence to find out what really happened five years ago?

Journalist Gabriela Conti covered the news story back in 2019. The police may have stopped watching Matthew, but Gabriela hasn't forgotten him. And she is determined this case will define her career… even if that means getting close to a murderer.

Get hooked by the blistering, dark thriller by award-winning author Diane Jeffrey.

*****

Praise for The Crime Writer:

'The Crime Writer bursts with suspense and intrigue with lots of thrilling twists' Jane Corry

'Such a clever premise and so brilliantly executed, The Crime Writer brims with authenticity and atmosphere – I was completely immersed in what it feels like to be at the heart of a high profile missing person case. Tense and twisty' T. Orr Munro

'An engrossing, enthralling, intriguing thriller' Liz Nugent

'Compelling storytelling' Daily Mail

*****

Readers can't put The Crime Writer down!:

'Mysterious, gripping and a real page turner' FIVE STAR reader review

'A really intelligent thriller' FIVE STAR reader review

'An effortless read … flawless' FIVE STAR reader review

'It's impossible to put down – cancel all your plans for the day!' FIVE STAR reader review

'Diane Jeffrey has a way of instantly drawing you in' FIVE STAR reader review

'Pacey and brilliantly gripping' FIVE STAR reader review

'Definitely one I recommend to psychological thriller fans' FIVE STAR reader review

'Keeps you guessing right to the end' FIVE STAR reader review

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Information

Publisher
HQ Digital
Year
2025
Topic
Literature
eBook ISBN
9780008735555
Subtopic
Crime & Mystery Literature
Index
Literature

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Praise for Diane Jeffrey
  3. About the Author
  4. Also by Diane Jeffrey
  5. Title Page
  6. Copyright
  7. Table of Contents
  8. Dedication
  9. Note to Readers
  10. Missing, Presumed Murdered: A True Crime Podcast; Hosted by Gabriela Conti 2024
  11. Chapter 1: Sunday, 1st December 2019: Day One
  12. Chapter 2: Sunday, 1st December 2019: Day One
  13. Chapter 3: April 2024
  14. Chapter 4: Monday, 2nd December 2019: Day Two
  15. Chapter 5: Monday, 2nd December 2019: Day Two
  16. Chapter 6: Tuesday, 3rd December 2019: Day Three
  17. Chapter 7: May 2024
  18. Chapter 8: Wednesday, 4th December 2019: Day Four
  19. Chapter 9: Thursday, 5th December 2019: Day Five
  20. Chapter 10: June 2024
  21. Chapter 11: Friday, 6th December 2019: Day Six
  22. Chapter 12: Saturday, 7th December 2019: Day Seven
  23. Chapter 13: Saturday, 7th December 2019: Day Seven
  24. Chapter 14: Thursday, 12th December 2019: Day Twelve
  25. Chapter 15: Wednesday, 18th December 2019: Missing for two weeks and four days
  26. Chapter 16: June 2024
  27. Chapter 17: June 2024
  28. Chapter 18: June 2024
  29. Chapter 19: June 2024
  30. Chapter 20: June 2024
  31. Chapter 21: June 2024
  32. Chapter 22: June 2024
  33. Chapter 23: July 2024
  34. Chapter 24: July 2024
  35. Chapter 25: July 2024
  36. Chapter 26: Saturday, 30th November 2019
  37. Chapter 27: November 2024
  38. Chapter 28: November 2024
  39. Chapter 29: November 2024
  40. Chapter 30: November 2024
  41. Chapter 31: November – December 2024
  42. Chapter 32: March 2025
  43. Epilogue: April 2025
  44. Acknowledgements
  45. Keep Reading …
  46. Dear Reader …
  47. About the Publisher

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