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The Copycat: A Gripping Crime Thriller Full of Suspense and Mystery
The Copycat: A Gripping Crime Thriller Full of Suspense and Mystery
The Copycat: A Gripping Crime Thriller Full of Suspense and Mystery
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The Copycat: A Gripping Crime Thriller Full of Suspense and Mystery

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Meet DI Melanie Watton, who soon learns that imitation is the deadliest form of flattery in this page-turning crime thriller from the author of Intention.

When the body of a young woman, Jenni Grantham, is found abandoned, DI Melanie Watton and her team are called to investigate. It soon becomes apparent that the murder, the method and the appearance of the victim, is something they have seen before.

With the help of Medical Examiner George Waller, DI Watton uncovers the case history of Michael Richards—a local murderer who killed five women before turning himself in.

Further investigations reveal that Jenni was recently reported missing by her parents. And when Jenni’s personal effects are explored, shocking discoveries are made about the victim’s fascination with the original killings.

However, when the ME makes a surprise discovery, DI Watton realises that Jenni was perhaps not the only local with a fixation on these infamous killings.

With a copycat killer on the loose, the team know it is only a matter of time before another body is discovered. But when a second victim is found, the team find themselves questioning everything they thought they knew . . .

Praise for the novels of Charlotte Barnes

“An addictive read . . . a really well written and enjoyable psychological thriller—highly recommended!!” —Donna’s Book Blog

“Well written and smartly plotted with a fine array of characters and a thrilling story . . . Definitely an author to watch!” —Grace J Reviewerlady
LanguageEnglish
Release dateJun 24, 2019
ISBN9781504069403
The Copycat: A Gripping Crime Thriller Full of Suspense and Mystery
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Charlotte Barnes

Charlotte Barnes is the author of the critically acclaimed DI Melanie Watton mystery series. Also an academic and a poet, she writes crime fiction that covers everything from psychological thrillers to good old-fashioned detective work. Based in Worcester, UK, she is currently at work on her next book.

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