The Body Falls (Inishowen Mysteries)

Her best yet... Andrea conjures up a phenomenal sense of place. She is such an assured, stylish writer and The Body Falls is remarkably gripping Jo SpainApril in Florida and Ben OKeeffe is enjoying balmy temperatures, working the last few days of a sixmonth stint with her old law firm. A week later she returns to Glendara, Inishowen where a charity cycle race is taking place. But it starts to rain, causing the cyclists to postpone the start of their event and stay overnight in the town. But the rain doesnt stop; it increases to become relentless, torrential.In the middle of the night Sergeant Tom Molloy is called out to Mamore Gap, where a body, dislodged from a high bank by the heavy rain, has fallen onto the vets jeep. It is identified as Bob Jameson, a wellknown local charities boss, and the organiser of the cycling event. Stunned, the GP confirms that the man has suffered a snakebite.Terrible weather persists and soon bridges are down and roads are impassable. Glendara is completely cut off, with a killer at the heart of the community. Who is responsible for Bob Jamesons death One of the strangers in town or someone closer to home Its left to Molloy, with Bens assistance, to find out what is going on.Praise for Andrea Carters Inishowen Mysteries seriesAtmospheric and vivid The Irish TimesI adored this traditional crime novel; its modern day Agatha Christie with Ben as Miss Marple Irish ExaminerThe colourful cast of characters may be fictional, but the landscapes, towns and villages are instantly recognisable Irish Daily MailA beguiling heroine clever, sympathetic and bearing a weight of guilt The Times