A Cornwall Murder Mystery Series
Written by Sally Rigby
Narrated by Clare Corbett
4.5/5
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About this series
Her eyes flutter open, but it’s dark, and she can only make out shadows. She winces as tight cords dig into the soft skin of her arms, immobilising her. Where am I? The last thing she can remember is Molly, pleading with her to come back inside. Her whole body hurts. She moans again, and then she hears it. Soft breathing nearby. She’s not alone...
As the sun sets into the sea over the pretty Cornish town of St Ives, a young woman, Freya Kempston, hasn’t returned home after a day out in the mall at St Austell. Panicking, her husband begs Detective Lauren Pengelly and her team to find her. Has Freya run out on her stable, loving marriage, or has something more sinister taken place?
Grainy security footage from the mall provides the first break in the case – capturing Freya talking intently with a well-known local mechanic on the day she disappeared. But when cornered, the mechanic denies even knowing her. It's a puzzle that Lauren and her new partner, Detective Matt Price, can't ignore. They scrutinise the video, hunting for missed clues…
Just as Lauren and Matt begin to untangle the man’s alibi, another woman vanishes after a late shift at the local supermarket. And then a third goes missing while at a nightclub in town. A shiver runs down Lauren’s spine when she realises they’re up against a serial predator, and he’s one step ahead of the police.
Digging deeper into the lives of the missing women, Lauren stumbles upon a series of concealed messages and covert meetings – a hidden life none of their families knew about. The three women were connected, bound by secrets that could hold the key to where they’re being held. The revelation sends Lauren and Matt on a heart-pounding race against time, knowing that with every ticking second there’s less chance of finding them alive…
A totally unputdownable mystery from the bestselling author of the Cavendish and Walker series. Guaranteed to have you racing to the end! This book is perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean and J M Dalgliesh.
What readers are saying about Sally Rigby:
“Enthralling, entertaining and addictive. Can't wait for the next instalment!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This is a super excellent thriller… Every page had me captivated right from the beginning… a rollercoaster ride of danger, excitement and thrill.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I absolutely loved this story! This is a British detective as I like them best.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This book got me back into reading. Absolutely fantastic book.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This is a must read!!!... filled with twists and turns to keep you glued to your seat… holds you gripped to the end… definitely want more of this series! Highly recommend.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Full of red herrings, twists and turns, as well as interesting personal sub-plots…Wish it was on the telly!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Titles in the series (2)
- The Lost Girls of Penzance: A totally gripping and unputdownable crime thriller
1
The pale outline of bones in the dew-laden grass catches and holds Lauren's gaze. In the distance, she can hear the faint sound of crashing waves and the eerie screech of seagulls. Whose life was so brutally cut short in this beautiful, lonely place? Detective Lauren Pengelly has only been part of the Penzance police force for less than two years, but that’s enough time to know that the sleepy Cornish town doesn’t see many murders. So, when the bones of a woman with a hole in her skull are discovered behind a derelict cottage, she immediately assumes the worst. Rallying her team, Lauren is flooded with a strange sense of relief when the bones turn out to be almost twenty years old, not a recent victim. But it quickly turns to dread when she receives her second heart-stopping call of the day – a little girl, Isla, has been kidnapped from her nursery and seemingly vanished, despite strict security in the building. Are the two cases connected, or could the peaceful town of Penzance be harbouring more than one monster? With the help of Detective Matt Price, her newly arrived second-in-command, Lauren is certain the suspicious behaviour of Isla’s estranged father on the day of her disappearance is a critical clue. But when another little girl is taken, again from her nursery in the middle of the day, it’s clear Lauren and Matt are still dangerously far away from discovering the harrowing truth… Get ready to be totally hooked!From the bestselling author of the Cavendish & Walker series, you won’t be able to put this murder mystery down. Fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean and J M Dalgliesh will love it. What readers are saying about Sally Rigby: “Enthralling, entertaining and addictive. Can't wait for the next instalment!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is a super excellent thriller… Every page had me captivated right from the beginning… a rollercoaster ride of danger, excitement and thrill.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I absolutely loved this story! This is a British detective as I like them best.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This book got me back into reading. Absolutely fantastic book.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is a must read!!!... filled with twists and turns to keep you glued to your seat… holds you gripped to the end… definitely want more of this series! Highly recommend.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Full of red herrings, twists and turns, as well as interesting personal sub-plots…Wish it was on the telly!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- The Hidden Graves of St Ives: An absolutely nail-biting crime thriller that will have you hooked
2
Her eyes flutter open, but it’s dark, and she can only make out shadows. She winces as tight cords dig into the soft skin of her arms, immobilising her. Where am I? The last thing she can remember is Molly, pleading with her to come back inside. Her whole body hurts. She moans again, and then she hears it. Soft breathing nearby. She’s not alone... As the sun sets into the sea over the pretty Cornish town of St Ives, a young woman, Freya Kempston, hasn’t returned home after a day out in the mall at St Austell. Panicking, her husband begs Detective Lauren Pengelly and her team to find her. Has Freya run out on her stable, loving marriage, or has something more sinister taken place? Grainy security footage from the mall provides the first break in the case – capturing Freya talking intently with a well-known local mechanic on the day she disappeared. But when cornered, the mechanic denies even knowing her. It's a puzzle that Lauren and her new partner, Detective Matt Price, can't ignore. They scrutinise the video, hunting for missed clues… Just as Lauren and Matt begin to untangle the man’s alibi, another woman vanishes after a late shift at the local supermarket. And then a third goes missing while at a nightclub in town. A shiver runs down Lauren’s spine when she realises they’re up against a serial predator, and he’s one step ahead of the police. Digging deeper into the lives of the missing women, Lauren stumbles upon a series of concealed messages and covert meetings – a hidden life none of their families knew about. The three women were connected, bound by secrets that could hold the key to where they’re being held. The revelation sends Lauren and Matt on a heart-pounding race against time, knowing that with every ticking second there’s less chance of finding them alive… A totally unputdownable mystery from the bestselling author of the Cavendish and Walker series. Guaranteed to have you racing to the end! This book is perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean and J M Dalgliesh. What readers are saying about Sally Rigby: “Enthralling, entertaining and addictive. Can't wait for the next instalment!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is a super excellent thriller… Every page had me captivated right from the beginning… a rollercoaster ride of danger, excitement and thrill.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I absolutely loved this story! This is a British detective as I like them best.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This book got me back into reading. Absolutely fantastic book.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is a must read!!!... filled with twists and turns to keep you glued to your seat… holds you gripped to the end… definitely want more of this series! Highly recommend.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Full of red herrings, twists and turns, as well as interesting personal sub-plots…Wish it was on the telly!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sally Rigby
"Sally Rigby was born in Northampton, UK. After leaving university she worked in magazines and radio, before finally embarking on a career lecturing in both further and higher education. Sally has always had the travel bug and after living in Manchester and London moved overseas. From 2001 she has lived with her family in New Zealand (apart from five years in Australia), which she considers to be the most beautiful place in the world. Sally is the author of the acclaimed Cavendish and Walker series, and the more recent Detective Sebastian Clifford series. In collaboration with another author, she also writes psychological thrillers. Sally has always loved crime fiction books, films and TV programmes. She has a particular fascination with the psychology of serial killers."
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