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Product: HUBRIS: A lost boat, a stray girl and a gutted salt faze Scottish police (Detective Inspector Munro murder mysteries Book 11)
Description: DI Charlie West and irrepressible ex-detective James Munro return in a new murder mystery
When a sheep farmer boards a stricken fishing vessel stranded on the shore, he is in for the shock of his life. Within lies the body of a man who is, for all intents and purposes, inside out.
The police find a filleting knife in the hold, covered in the victim’s blood. DI Charlie West arrives on the scene, and given the obvious disembowelment, immediately determines that a murder has taken place.
The boat is otherwise abandoned, but detectives soon trace the owner, a man well known to the police. Cocksure, he has a clear alibi but after some less-than-delicate probing, his story springs a leak.
However, the investigation is thrown into confusion when a local girl goes missing. What is the connection to the gutless sailor? Or the arrogant boat owner?
Set in a stunning location, spiced with humour and with a fair sprinkling of clues for the avid mystery solver, you’ll be glued to the pages of this gripping whodunnit.
HUBRIS is the eleventh book to feature retired detective James Munro and his protégé DI Charlotte West. It represents something of a departure from previous books in that West plays a central role. But Munro, with his sage advice and hearty appetite for the finer things in life, is never far away. The full list of books in this series is as follows:
1. SHE
2. AVARICE
3. ENMITY
4. DUPLICITY
5. TERMINUS
6. TALION
7. PERDITION
8. RANCOUR
9. PENITENT
10. TURPITUDE
11. HUBRIS
12. PENURY
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Product: TURPITUDE: Detectives investigate a sinister murder in this gripping Scottish murder mystery (Detective Inspector Munro murder mysteries Book 10)
Description: Detectives Munro and West get more on their plate than they bargained for in this clever murder mystery
DI Charlie West is investigating a series of incompetent moped robberies when three fingers are found in a refuse site.
The investigation leads the team to a local restaurant, the university campus and, much to their chagrin, repeatedly to the municipal dump.
But when a man walks into a jeweller’s shop and calmly bashes in the head of the owner, they have a murder case on their hands.
Despite the discovery of a man in some discomfort due to missing the fingers on his hand, the investigation draws blanks. It will take the wisdom of Munro, officially retired and recovering from heart bypass surgery, to see the connections between these places and events.
With plenty of red-herrings, twists and a satisfying ending, you’ll love this DI Munro mystery.
TURPITUDE is a standalone in a series of books featuring these detectives. They are set in and around Ayrshire on the west coast of Scotland. The others in the series are all available FREE with Kindle Unlimited and in paperback. In order of publication, the full list is:
1. SHE
2. AVARICE
3. ENMITY
4. DUPLICITY
5. TERMINUS
6. TALION
7. PERDITION
8. RANCOUR
9. PENITENT
10. TURPITUDE
11. HUBRIS
12. PENURY
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Product: PENITENT: a Scottish murder mystery with a devilish twist (Detective Inspector Munro murder mysteries Book 9)
Description: When the known stalker of a young woman is arrested for her murder, it should be an open-and-shut case for DI Charlie West.
A woman is found bludgeoned to death in a swimming pool. A pensioner who disappeared many moons ago turns up out of the blue. A cockeyed boxer has more success outside the ring than in it.
What connects these events may or may not be the clue DI Charlie West is looking for to solve the latest murder on her patch.
With her mentor James Munro recovering from heart bypass surgery, she will have to rely on her own wits and those of her trusted team to progress the investigation.
But just when West has a likely suspect in custody and looks set to finally cut the apron strings, Munro returns to the scene – his enforced repose having done little to dent his appetite for the finer and richer things in life – with an oblique angle on the case.
Has West got it right, or will her suspect go free and the investigation have to start from square one?
PENITENT is the ninth standalone murder mystery in this bestselling series. It is FREE with Kindle Unlimited and available in paperback. The full list of books, in order of publication, is as follows:
1. SHE
2. AVARICE
3. ENMITY
4. DUPLICITY
5. TERMINUS
6. TALION
7. PERDITION
8. RANCOUR
9. PENITENT
10. TURPITUDE
11. HUBRIS
12. PENURY
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Product: RANCOUR: A gripping murder mystery set on the west coast of Scotland (Detective Inspector Munro murder mysteries Book 8)
Description: Arran islanders respond angrily when a girl dies in the fells. A subsequent death on the mainland is further cause for concern.
The conditions were terrible for a hike up Arran’s highest peak, Goat Fell, so why did a group of schoolgirls attempt it?
One of the girls presses on when the others turn back; inappropriately dressed and unprepared, she meets her death.
After mountain rescue retrieve the body, various questions start to be raised. Inconsistencies in her companions’ accounts of events are exposed, and it turns out the victim may have been drugged.
The police investigation begins to centre on a suave, enigmatic Italian man who has made his home on the mainland. Having conquered more than a few hearts, it is his past record that troubles detective Charlie West.
When the body of another young woman is found, police move quickly. But have they got the right guy? And what is really driving these killings?
Full of nice twists, red herrings, deadpan humour, and based in an atmospheric setting, readers will love this book. RANCOUR is the eighth Scottish murder mystery to feature detectives James Munro and Charlie West. It can be perfectly enjoyed as a standalone. Try it out now, and discover your next favourite crime fiction series. The full list of books, in order of publication, is as follows:
1. SHE
2. AVARICE
3. ENMITY
4. DUPLICITY
5. TERMINUS
6. TALION
7. PERDITION
8. RANCOUR
9. PENITENT
10. TURPITUDE
11. HUBRIS
12. PENURY
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Product: PERDITION: A Scottish murder mystery with a shocking twist (Detective Inspector Munro murder mysteries Book 7)
Description: Is a drug death suicide, misadventure, or a cleverly calculated murder? London detective Charlotte West takes on Scotland.
An employee of an investment bank is found dead in his car by a freshwater loch in Ayrshire, Scotland, but there are few signs of foul play.
Indeed, that the man had enough opioid painkillers in him to fell a shire horse, might easily be put down to over-exuberant self-indulgence. But newly promoted and in charge of the investigation, DI Charlie West wants to probe further.
And when the victim’s links to a minor crime involving a dead goat and an assault on an associate come to light, a suspicious motive begins to emerge.
DI West must explore shady financial dealings in the up-market parts of Glasgow, and connections to illicit drugs in its poorer quarters, to track the killer in what is now being treated as a murder investigation.
She is relieved that her mentor, Detective James Munro, once more steps out of his not-so tranquil retirement to lend a hand. His knowledge of the rural areas will be invaluable to a wily but green officer.
Plus, he can run rings around their superior officer which will help when the pressure to solve the case mounts.
If you enjoy strong female leads, Scandinavian-style noir, police procedurals that closely follow the team dynamics of an investigation, and stories with a sucker punch of a twist, PERDITION is for you. It is the seventh book to centre on detectives Munro and West. You can enjoy it on its own or as part of a series. The full list of books is, in order of publication:
1. SHE
2. AVARICE
3. ENMITY
4. DUPLICITY
5. TERMINUS
6. TALION
7. PERDITION
8. RANCOUR
9. PENITENT
10. TURPITUDE
11. HUBRIS
12. PENURY
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Product: TALION: a Scandinavian noir murder mystery set in Scotland (Detective Inspector Munro murder mysteries Book 6)
Description: A young boy finds a body on a deserted Scottish beach. DS West searches for absconded DI Munro to help track down the killer.
Left to her own devices Detective Sergeant Charlie West struggles with the responsibility of a full-blown murder investigation when a man is pushed off a cliff.
Veteran crime-solver Detective Inspector Munro has disappeared having blown up his own house to remove a nemesis from a line of inquiry. Not ready to have her apron strings severed so soon, West eventually finds Munro who reluctantly agrees to shed light on the Ayrshire detectives' most challenging case yet.
Once the police have discovered the identity of the dead man, and established his demise was definitely the result of foul play, the race is on to hunt down the murderer.
Given the victim's links to a local drug ring there is no shortage of suspects, yet few of them are willing to share their knowledge with the police. Can they work out why the man was killed? Will the murderer strike again? The detectives must act quickly before the case goes cold.
TALION is the sixth book to feature these detectives. In order of publication, the full list is:
1. SHE
2. AVARICE
3. ENMITY
4. DUPLICITY
5. TERMINUS
6. TALION
7. PERDITION
8. RANCOUR
9. PENITENT
10. TURPITUDE
11. HUBRIS
12. PENURY
All of these books have been bestsellers in their genres, and are available FREE with Kindle Unlimited and in paperback.
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Product: DUPLICITY: A compelling Scottish murder mystery (Detective Inspector Munro murder mysteries Book 4)
Description: A local businessman disappears during a meal shared by old friends. When he is later found dead, DI Munro must cut through a densely-woven web of deceit to find out why.
The Carduccis and the Buchanans have been best of friends for years, but simmering under the surface are long-held jealousies and disagreements that only the criminal affairs of the men have kept at bay.
When, during a meal, Angus Buchanan steps out of the house to fetch a bottle of wine from the car and subsequently disappears, the police are quickly informed. But when the most likely explanations are ruled out, detectives Munro and West are called upon to investigate possible foul play.
When Buchanan is later found, having suffered a violent death, pathology rules out natural causes and it becomes clear that a terrible murder has occurred. Faced with the lack of real cooperation from the parties involved, who are clearly protecting their nefarious business interests, the man responsible for Buchanan's death is found relatively quickly. But when he pretty much laughs in the face of the detectives' accusations, Munro and West realise that there must be much bigger fish to fry.
In an investigation that takes them as far afield as Oslo, Norway, and into the past of a troubled Polish man, Munro's dream of a tranquil life in the countryside is further put on hold, and the ever ravenous Charlie West, must continue to battle the ways and mores of a Scottish backwater without losing her cool.
With more red herrings than a Norwegian fishing boat in the sunset, DUPLICITY is a highly entertaining cosy Scandinavian-style murder mystery that will appeal to anyone who enjoys a gripping read where guessing the identity of the murderer is key.
DUPLICITY is the fourth novel by Pete Brassett to feature Detective Inspector James Munro and Detective Sergeant Charlotte West. The books can be enjoyed as stand-alone titles or as part of a series. The full list, in order of publication, is as follows:
1. SHE
2. AVARICE
3. ENMITY
4. DUPLICITY
5. TERMINUS
6. TALION
7. PERDITION
8. RANCOUR
9. PENITENT
10. TURPITUDE
11. HUBRIS
12. PENURY
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Product: TERMINUS: A thrilling police procedural set in Scotland (Detective Inspector Munro murder mysteries Book 5)
Description: Detective Munro is on the back foot when a dangerous killer always seems to be one step ahead.
Having been the victim of a hit and run accident, and despite being black and blue, DI Munro wastes no time in trying to find out the identity of the perpetrator. In the meantime, a junior detective receives a call from a concerned member of the public, worried that a recently deceased friend’s will had been unlawfully changed.
What connects these two events will be crucial to the detective’s investigation. But when prime witnesses turn up dead, they’ll discover they have a more serious case on their hands.
With attempted murder upgraded to a full-scale murder investigation, can the police close in on a mysterious killer or will Munro be finally outwitted?
TERMINUS is the fifth book by Pete Brassett to feature detectives James Munro and Charlotte West. The full list of books, in order of appearance, is:
1. SHE
2. AVARICE
3. ENMITY
4. DUPLICITY
5. TERMINUS
6. TALION
7. PERDITION
8. RANCOUR
9. PENITENT
10. TURPITUDE
11. HUBRIS
12. PENURY
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Product: AVARICE: Gripping Scottish detective crime fiction (Detective Inspector Munro murder mysteries Book 2)
Description: "An exceptionally good crime thriller, loved the Scottish setting" Gary Miller
When a body is found in a remote Scottish glen, DI Munro comes out of retirement to investigate
The Police chief wants everything wrapped up before the upcoming regatta, but the locals are remarkably unforthcoming with helpful information.
Sassy and quick, London detective sergeant Charlotte West is roped in by DI Munro to help solve what is now a murder case. It is good police work that will unravel the truth behind the crime, but not without ruffling a few feathers first.
Will the killer escape the sharp-witted detectives’ grasp?
If you enjoy a whodunnit with a twist, this atmospheric novel is for you
Set in the coastal town of Inverkip in the west of Scotland, AVARICE is a straightforward murder mystery with more twists and turns than Spaghetti Junction. No blood, no gore, no serial killers! But it's a cracker.
AVARICE is the second book by Pete Brassett to feature DI Munro and DS West, the detectives that first appeared in SHE. It's not a sequel and can be read as a standalone. However, those who have read SHE will have a head start on the characters' profiles. What follows is the full list of books featuring these detectives, in order of publication:
1. SHE
2. AVARICE
3. ENMITY
4. DUPLICITY
5. TERMINUS
6. TALION
7. PERDITION
8. RANCOUR
9. PENITENT
10. TURPITUDE
11. HUBRIS
12. PENURY
All of these books are FREE with Kindle Unlimited and available in paperback. Look out for Pete Brassett's many other titles on Kindle, including The Girl From Kilkenny, Prayer for the Dying and Kiss The Girls.
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Product: The Wilder Side of Chaos: an action-packed crime thriller with a stunning ending
Description: "I liked the Paris setting, the action and the drama. Great read!" Jennifer Cummings UK

A very fast paced international crime thriller. A riveting read

Ex British agent Nathan Pearson has settled into Parisian life when his design agency receives a lucrative offer he can't refuse. When it transpires that the contract is a cover for a Russian smuggling operation he is drawn into a violent man chase that has Interpol and the CIA stretched to their limits. But when the smoke has settled, who will pay?

This is a gripping novel to read in one sitting which is thrilling from start to finish and has an ending that will blow you away!

Pete Brassett is also the author of the bestselling Scottish murder mystery series featuring detectives Munro and West, the thriller KISS THE GIRLS, the murder mystery PRAYER FOR THE DYING, and many more books available on kindle.
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Product: KISS THE GIRLS: a gripping serial killer thriller with a dark twist
Description: “Gripping and dark. A nice new take on the serial killer genre” Ann Abrams (Author of Mobius)

A serial killer crime thriller with a huge twist

When Stan gets back from the war, he finds a lot has changed in 1940s London. And although he quickly builds up a semblance of normality around himself, his underlying inability to cope with the trauma of battle finally triggers a series of violent events that will become another man’s life-long obsession to reveal.

Detective Porter, is convinced Stan is guilty of several murders. Yet when he fails to deliver him to justice, he resorts to a measure that is ruthless and cruel but effective.

Kiss the Girls is FREE with Kindle Unlimited and available in paperback from Amazon.

“This book sent shivers down my spine.” Alex Graham

Pete Brassett is the author of several crime fiction novels available exclusively on Amazon Kindle.
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Product: Yellow Man: Cancer Rising
Description: "One of the most touching stories I have ever read." Lisa Malone, UK
One day I get home from school and Dad is yellow. Yes, yellow!
Daffodils, buttercups, long hot summers – yellow has a habit of invoking joy. But not for the young boy at the centre of this heart-wrenching tale about a father and a son, the understanding and love between them, and the coming to terms with an eventual loss.
"Very moving. Tears in my eyes. I did not want to put it down." Steven, Lancs
Yellow Man is the memoir of author Pete Brassett about a moving childhood experience. Told with delicacy, humour and insight it has not failed to touch the hearts of readers worldwide.
"It brought my own childhood flooding back. What a wonderful experience!" Beth, Surrey
Pete Brassett is bestselling author of the popular murder mystery series featuring detectives James Munro and Charlie West, available in paperback and on Kindle, which begins with SHE. He has written several other books, including Kiss The Girls, The Wilder Side of Chaos and Clam Chowder at Lafayette and Spring, as well as the murder mysteries Prayer for the Dying and The Girl from Kilkenny.
All of Pete's books are FREE with Kindle Unlimited.
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Product: ENMITY: An enthralling Scottish murder mystery (Detective Inspector Munro murder mysteries Book 3)
Description: A serial killer is covering their tracks by framing innocent people. Can DI Munro guess the motive and save the investigation?
When a young woman is found murdered in her flat, CCTV quickly points to a suspect. But when Andrew Stewart is brought in for questioning, his willingness to cooperate with Munro and West raises doubts about his guilt.
When another body turns up, book-lover Andrew falls under suspicion once more but it will take the sharp wits of Detective Munro to look past the obvious clues, and uncover an elaborate ruse.
With Andrew off the radar, they must follow a new line of investigation and everything seems to point to one of their own.
If you like detective fiction with lots of twists and the challenge of working out the identity of the killer, ENMITY is for you.
Set in the western Scottish town of Ayr, ENMITY is full of deadpan wit and plenty of surprises. The developing relationship between the detectives makes this Scandinavian-style novel stand out with its beautiful atmospheric setting, quick-fire dialogue and the plot that keeps you guessing right until the end.
ENMITY is the third book by Pete Brassett to feature DI Munro and DS West. In order of publication, the full list of books is:
1. SHE
2. AVARICE
3. ENMITY
4. DUPLICITY
5. TERMINUS
6. TALION
7. PERDITION
8. RANCOUR
9. PENITENT
10. TURPITUDE
11. HUBRIS
12. PENURY
These books can all be enjoyed on their own, or as a series. They are all FREE with Kindle Unlimited and available in paperback.
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Product: THE GIRL FROM KILKENNY: a gripping thriller full of suspense
Description: Detectives in a sleepy Irish town are baffled by a string of murders and a missing girl

Who was Nancy McBride and where did she disappear to?

The cold-blooded murder of an American tourist in his hotel room has Detectives Hanagan and Molloy looking for a killer and a motive. But when the clues begin to point to the unimaginable, a story of loss, betrayal, and vengeance begins to unfold.

If you like psychological suspense fiction with a twist THE GIRL FROM KILKENNY is for you. It has a totally unexpected ending, and written in a fresh and amusing style. With Irish wit aplenty, it is impossible to put this gripping suspense down.

Pete Brassett is the author of several works of fiction, all of which are available on Kindle. Readers who enjoy a conventional murder mystery with a twist should check out the seven-books series beginning with SHE, featuring Scottish Detective Inspector Munro and DS Charlie West. Or read more Irish fiction in PRAYER FOR THE DYING.

THE GIRL FROM KILKENNY is available FREE with Kindle unlimited and in paperback.
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Product: SHE: A gripping serial killer detective thriller (Detective Inspector Munro murder mysteries Book 1)
Description: A gripping murder mystery detective thriller that keeps you guessing until the end.
Detective Inspector Munro is a burly Scottish policeman who doesn’t suffer fools gladly. Detective Sergeant West is an intelligent young woman, new to the force, with a lot to prove. When a missing person case lands on their desks, Munro is skeptical there is much to it. But their investigation soon comes to some strange findings, and before long, a body is found.
With a serial killer on their hands they must act fast to trace a woman placed at the scene of the crime. Yet discovering her true identity, let alone finding her, proves difficult. And as the plot thickens they realize the crime is far graver than either of them could have imagined.
If you like crime fiction with a killer twist you will love SHE, the latest Scandinavian style suspense thriller by Pete Brassett.
"Absolutely brilliant. A real page-turner. Highly original. I could not put this thriller down." Chris Anderson
SHE is the first book in a whole series featuring Detective Inspector James Munro and Detective Sergeant Charlie West. The rest, in order of publication, are:
2. AVARICE
3. ENMITY
4. DUPLICITY
5. TERMINUS
6. TALION
7. PERDITION
8. RANCOUR
9. PENITENT
10. TURPITUDE
11. HUBRIS
12. PENURY
All of these books are available FREE with Kindle Unlimited, and in paperback. "When you read Brassett's books you enter a world you don't want to leave." Sally Heath
PETE BRASSETT is the author of several other crime fiction thrillers, all are available on Amazon Kindle: KISS THE GIRLS follows the story of a soldier who gets into trouble after returning home, traumatized by war. THE WILDER SIDE OF CHAOS is a racy fast paced international crime novel. THE GIRL FROM KILKENNY and PRAYER FOR THE DYING are both murder mysteries set in Ireland. BROWN BREAD is a farce about a family who literally get away with murder.
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Product: PRAYER FOR THE DYING: an enthralling Irish murder mystery (an enthralling murder mystery)
Description: "An atmospheric style of writing. I could not put this book down!" Chris Singer, NY

An Irish murder mystery suspense novella with a sting in its tail

When the headmaster of a school in the small town of Innishannon in Ireland is found dead in an onion patch, the local force know something is afoot. But less obvious is the connection with the rambling Padre Constantine, a priest interned in a local mental asylum who seems to hold the key to the puzzle.

This short novel brims with dark humour and Irish wit. It is a fun read that all the family will enjoy.

Pete Brassett is the author of several books available on kindle, including the best-selling seven book Scottish murder mystery series that begins with the novel SHE.

Praise for PRAYER FOR THE DYING:

"This was a good tale, well staged and well told. To read from start to finish in one go." Ross Barker, MA

"I loved how the story swept me away. I now want to read the author's other books." Keith Joseph, UK

PRAYER FOR THE DYING is available FREE with Kindle Unlimited and in paperback.
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