The Devil's Claw

Paperback Published on: 30/11/2017
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The Devil's Claw
A great new crime fighting couple
I always enjoy books set on islands, so when I saw the ‘The Devil’s Claw’ was set on Guernsey I knew I would love it. Using her experiences of her Guernsey... READ MORE
Emma Smith at Bedford

Synopsis

'Superb new series with great characters and amazing scenery' reviewer, 5 stars

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AN ATMOSPHERIC NEW CRIME SERIES SET IN THE CHANNEL ISLANDS FOR READERS WHO ENJOY JOY ELLIS, FAITH MARTIN AND ANN CLEEVES

Following a traumatic incident in London, Jennifer Dorey has returned to her childhood home in Guernsey, taking a job as a reporter at the local newspaper.

After the discovery of a drowned woman on a beach, she uncovers a pattern of similar deaths that have taken place over the past fifty years.

Together with DCI Michael Gilbert, an officer on the verge of retirement, they follow a dark trail of island myths and folklore to 'Fritz', the illegitimate son of a Nazi soldier. His work, painstakingly executed, has so far gone undetected.

But with his identity about to be uncovered, the killer now has Jennifer in his sights.

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'Enthralling, compelling, mysterious.' Lisa Hall, author of Tell Me No Lies

'Atmospheric and tense. Superb!' Isabel Ashdown, author of Little Sister

'Dark, haunting and full of twists.' Chris Whitaker, author of All The Wicked Girls

'A gripping thriller set in Guernsey. I loved it!' Karen Hamilton, author of The Perfect Girlfriend

'A dark, thrilling murder mystery in a richly-realised setting - the best debut I've read this year.' Mason Cross

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What readers have to say about The Devil's Claw:

'Really gripping'. Goodreads

'A hauntingly good thriller.' Goodreads

'A lovely twisty tale with a haunting setting.' Goodreads

'Superb murder mystery. I couldn't put it down.' Amazon

'Enjoyed this book immensely - found it very gripping and could not put it down.' Amazon

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
  • ISBN: 9781409170280
  • Number of pages: 368
  • Dimensions: 129 x 197 x 23 mm
  • Weight: 258g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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The Devil's Claw
Set on Guernsey - a journey you won't forget!
I do hope this is the first in a series as it’s being touted as, as well, it’s one of the most intriguing crime novels I’ve read in a while. Jenny is a com... READ MORE
TheBookTrail
The Devil's Claw
A great setting for a solid story
Jenny has moved back home to Guernsey after the death of her father and a traumatic experience in London. She works as a reporter for the local newspaper a... READ MORE
Janet E
The Devil's Claw
In the end, I think this book was the wrong choice for me
This book is the first in a series centred around Jennifer Dorey, a reporter returned home after a troubled stint in London. Her hope is to find some peace... READ MORE
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