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    Tick Tock
    Liar Liar
    Hush Hush
    Audiobook series3 titles

    DS Grace Allendale Series

    Written by Mel Sherratt

    Narrated by Colleen Prendergast

    4/5

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    About this series

    ‘An absolute masterpiece’ ANGELA MARSONS

    The gripping new novel from million-copy bestseller, Mel Sherratt.

    ‘I love all Mel Sherratt’s books’ IAN RANKIN

    ‘Twists and turns and delivers a satisfying shot of tension’ RACHEL ABBOTT

    The truth can be a dangerous thing…

    When a young boy falls from a balcony in a block of flats, DS Grace Allendale witnesses the shocking aftermath of the tragic event. But strangely, no one will admit to seeing anything – and the parents will only tell the police that it was an accident.
     
    Determined to sort the truth from the lies, Grace is thrown into a case that takes her to the darkest corners of the criminal world – and strikes closer to home than she could have ever imagined…

    A gripping and pacey thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the moment you turn the first page. The perfect read for fans of Martina Cole.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins Publishers
    Release dateOct 18, 2018
    Tick Tock
    Liar Liar
    Hush Hush

    Titles in the series (3)

    • 1

      Hush Hush
      Hush Hush

      Hush Hush

      Mel Sherratt
      4/5 - 6 ratings
      4/5 - 6 ratings

      ‘Fans of MARTINA COLE will love this’ Katerina Diamond A gripping new series from million-copy bestseller Mel Sherratt. ‘I love all Mel Sherratt’s books’ IAN RANKIN ‘Twists and turns and delivers a satisfying shot of tension’ RACHEL ABBOTT A killer is on the loose, attacking people in places they feel most safe: their workplaces, their homes. It’s up to DS Grace Allendale to stop the murders, and prove herself to her new team. All clues lead to local crime family the Steeles, but that’s where things get complicated. Because the Steeles aren’t just any family, they’re Grace’s family. Two brothers and two sisters, connected by the violent father only Grace and her mother escaped. To catch the killer, Grace will have to choose between her team and her blood. But who do you trust, when both sides are out to get you? An unforgettable thriller that fans of MARTINA COLE and CARA HUNTER won’t be able to put down. Authors love HUSH HUSH: ‘On a thriller cocktail list, Hush Hush would be a Bloody Mary with a perfect twist…’ FIONA BARTON ‘Mel Sherratt is the new queen of gritty police procedurals’ C.L. TAYLOR ‘Gripped me from the first page and didn’t let go until the heart-stopping conclusion!’ ROBERT BRYNDZA Rated FIVE STARS by real readers: ‘This book had me hooked from the start. DS Grace Allendale is a great character.’ ‘I have read nearly all of Mel Sherratt's books and thoroughly enjoyed them. However, this one is my favourite!’ ‘A brilliant police procedural: deliciously intense and addictive with a suspenseful storyline that didn't disappoint!’ ‘Couldn’t read fast enough!’ ‘A riveting read and hopefully the first of many in this new series, 10 out of 10 and highly recommended!’ ‘I loved this book. Mel Sherratt is a new author for me and I’m so glad I found her…’

      ‘Fans of MARTINA COLE will love this’ Katerina Diamond A gripping new series from million-copy bestseller Mel Sherratt. ‘I love all Mel Sherratt’s books’ IAN RANKIN ‘Twists and turns and delivers a satisfying shot of tension’ RACHEL ABBOTT A killer is on the loose, attacking people in places they feel most safe: their workplaces, their homes. It’s up to DS Grace Allendale to stop the murders, and prove herself to her new team. All clues lead to local crime family the Steeles, but that’s where things get complicated. Because the Steeles aren’t just any family, they’re Grace’s family. Two brothers and two sisters, connected by the violent father only Grace and her mother escaped. To catch the killer, Grace will have to choose between her team and her blood. But who do you trust, when both sides are out to get you? An unforgettable thriller that fans of MARTINA COLE and CARA HUNTER won’t be able to put down. Authors love HUSH HUSH: ‘On a thriller cocktail list, Hush Hush would be a Bloody Mary with a perfect twist…’ FIONA BARTON ‘Mel Sherratt is the new queen of gritty police procedurals’ C.L. TAYLOR ‘Gripped me from the first page and didn’t let go until the heart-stopping conclusion!’ ROBERT BRYNDZA Rated FIVE STARS by real readers: ‘This book had me hooked from the start. DS Grace Allendale is a great character.’ ‘I have read nearly all of Mel Sherratt's books and thoroughly enjoyed them. However, this one is my favourite!’ ‘A brilliant police procedural: deliciously intense and addictive with a suspenseful storyline that didn't disappoint!’ ‘Couldn’t read fast enough!’ ‘A riveting read and hopefully the first of many in this new series, 10 out of 10 and highly recommended!’ ‘I loved this book. Mel Sherratt is a new author for me and I’m so glad I found her…’

    • 2

      Tick Tock
      Tick Tock

      Tick Tock

      Mel Sherratt
      4/5
      4/5

      ‘Fans of MARTINA COLE will love this’ Katerina Diamond A gripping new series from million-copy bestseller Mel Sherratt. Praise for Mel Sherratt: ‘I love all Mel Sherratt’s books’ IAN RANKIN ‘Twists and turns and delivers a satisfying shot of tension’ RACHEL ABBOTT TICK… In the city of Stoke, a teenage girl is murdered in the middle of the day, her lifeless body abandoned in a field behind her school. TOCK… Two days later, a young mother is abducted. She’s discovered strangled and dumped in a local park. TIME’S UP… DS Grace Allendale and her team are brought in to investigate, but with a bold killer, no leads and nothing to connect the victims, the case seems hopeless. It’s only when a third woman is targeted that a sinister pattern emerges. A dangerous mind is behind these attacks, and Grace realises that the clock is ticking… Can they catch the killer before another young woman dies? The #1 bestseller returns with a breathtaking thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers.

      ‘Fans of MARTINA COLE will love this’ Katerina Diamond A gripping new series from million-copy bestseller Mel Sherratt. Praise for Mel Sherratt: ‘I love all Mel Sherratt’s books’ IAN RANKIN ‘Twists and turns and delivers a satisfying shot of tension’ RACHEL ABBOTT TICK… In the city of Stoke, a teenage girl is murdered in the middle of the day, her lifeless body abandoned in a field behind her school. TOCK… Two days later, a young mother is abducted. She’s discovered strangled and dumped in a local park. TIME’S UP… DS Grace Allendale and her team are brought in to investigate, but with a bold killer, no leads and nothing to connect the victims, the case seems hopeless. It’s only when a third woman is targeted that a sinister pattern emerges. A dangerous mind is behind these attacks, and Grace realises that the clock is ticking… Can they catch the killer before another young woman dies? The #1 bestseller returns with a breathtaking thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers.

    • 3

      Liar Liar
      Liar Liar

      Liar Liar

      Mel Sherratt
      5/5 - 1 rating
      5/5 - 1 rating

      ‘An absolute masterpiece’ ANGELA MARSONS The gripping new novel from million-copy bestseller, Mel Sherratt. ‘I love all Mel Sherratt’s books’ IAN RANKIN ‘Twists and turns and delivers a satisfying shot of tension’ RACHEL ABBOTT The truth can be a dangerous thing… When a young boy falls from a balcony in a block of flats, DS Grace Allendale witnesses the shocking aftermath of the tragic event. But strangely, no one will admit to seeing anything – and the parents will only tell the police that it was an accident.   Determined to sort the truth from the lies, Grace is thrown into a case that takes her to the darkest corners of the criminal world – and strikes closer to home than she could have ever imagined… A gripping and pacey thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the moment you turn the first page. The perfect read for fans of Martina Cole.

      ‘An absolute masterpiece’ ANGELA MARSONS The gripping new novel from million-copy bestseller, Mel Sherratt. ‘I love all Mel Sherratt’s books’ IAN RANKIN ‘Twists and turns and delivers a satisfying shot of tension’ RACHEL ABBOTT The truth can be a dangerous thing… When a young boy falls from a balcony in a block of flats, DS Grace Allendale witnesses the shocking aftermath of the tragic event. But strangely, no one will admit to seeing anything – and the parents will only tell the police that it was an accident.   Determined to sort the truth from the lies, Grace is thrown into a case that takes her to the darkest corners of the criminal world – and strikes closer to home than she could have ever imagined… A gripping and pacey thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the moment you turn the first page. The perfect read for fans of Martina Cole.

    Author

    Mel Sherratt

    Mel Sherratt is the author of fourteen crime novels, all of which have become bestsellers. For the past four years, she has been named as one of her home town of Stoke-on-Trent’s top 100 influential people. She regularly appears at festivals and speaks at writing conferences throughout the UK, and pens a column for her local newspaper, The Sentinel, as well as feature articles for other newspapers and magazines. She lives in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, with her husband and terrier, Dexter.

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