Jane Bettany

Detective Isabel Blood

1 - In Cold Blood (Aug-2020)
2 - Without a Trace (Oct-2021)
3 - Last Seen Alive (Apr-2022)

A Violet Brewster Mystery

1 - Murder in Merrywell (Apr-2023)
2 - Murder at the Book Festival (Jan-2024)
3 - Murder at Maple Grange (Jun-2024)

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  In Cold Blood
  

  • Aug-2020
  • / General Fiction
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  Detective Isabel Blood - 1
  

  ‘I read this in one sitting and loved every minute of it. The detective story reads like an episode of Vera.’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewerNo secret can stay buried forever…As the Whitworth family begin renovations on their new home, their plans ...

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  Without a Trace
  

  • Oct-2021
  • / Police Procedural
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  Detective Isabel Blood - 2
  

  You can cover up the truth, but every murder leaves a trail… The rain was relentless. It stung Ruth Prendergast’s face as she dashed towards her house, desperate to escape the cold and settle down for an early night. But upon entering her bedr...

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  Last Seen Alive
  

  • Apr-2022
  • / General Fiction
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  Detective Isabel Blood - 3
  

  ‘This is a cracking page turner with twists galore. When I wasn't reading it I was thinking of this book trying to work out what was going on.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Fans of Vera, Val McDermid and Elly Griffiths will love Last Seen A...

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  Murder in Merrywell
  

  • Apr-2023
  • / Cozy Mystery
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  A Violet Brewster Mystery - 1
  

  Welcome to Merrywell. Population: small. Secrets: aplenty.‘Murder in Merrywell is an entertaining and engaging cozy mystery set against a beautiful backdrop.’ �" Clare ChaseEx-journalist Violet Brewster is keen to make a good first impression in...

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  Murder at the Book Festival
  

  • Jan-2024
  • / Cozy Mystery
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  A Violet Brewster Mystery - 2
  

  'Wow, what a read! Great plot and characters. Everything you want in a mystery. This series gets better with every book' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐When a body is found at the Merrywell Book Festival, amateur sleuth Violet Brewster must leave...

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  Murder at Maple Grange
  

  • Jun-2024
  • / Cozy Mystery
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  A Violet Brewster Mystery - 3
  

  Don't miss Murder on Bluebell Hill, the next book in the series, available to pre-order now!'Perfect cozy mystery.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An interesting story by an excellent writer…I look forward to more.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Mapl...

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  Violet Brewster Book 4
  

  • Apr-2025
  • / General Fiction
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  'If it’s cosy crime you’re after, this has all the essential ingredients' Daily Mail'Clear your diaries for another marvellous Merrywell mystery!' Clare Chase'Kept me guessing right until the end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If you’re looking...

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  A Violet Brewster Mystery Book 5
  

  • Oct-2025
  • / General Fiction
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  PRE-ORDER NOWOnce a peaceful, picture-perfect village in the Peak District, Merrywell has recently become the setting for more than just postcard-perfect views.This Christmas, while the festive markets are brimming with mulled wine and holiday cheer,...

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