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      A Perfect Death

      by Kate Ellis
      Published
      Apr 2009
      Main Genre
      Police Procedural Police Procedural
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      432
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      A Wesley Peterson Crime Novel Book 13

      About This Book

      'A beguiling author who interweaves past and present' The Times

      When a woman is burned to death in Grandal Field in Devon, it looks like it could be a case of mistaken identity. Until DI Wesley Peterson learns of a legend involving a woman who died in similar circumstances in the thirteenth century.

      It seems clear that there is a link between the mysterious legend and the recent murder when Wesley discovers that records of a previous site excavation have vanished, and two archaeologists involved in the dig died tragically.

      The case echoes a story of twisted love and obsession from many centuries ago, and Wesley realises that edging closer to the truth brings unexpected danger . . .

      Whether you've read the whole series, or are discovering Kate Ellis's DI Wesley Peterson novels for the first time, this is the perfect page-turner if you love reading Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves.

      PRAISE FOR KATE ELLIS:

      'I loved this novel . . . a powerful story of loss, malice and deception' Ann Cleeves

      'Haunting' Independent

      'Unputdownable' Bookseller

      'The chilling plot will keep you spooked and thrilled to the end' Closer

      'A gripping read' Best

      'A fine storyteller, weaving the past and present in a way that makes you want to read on' Peterborough Evening Telegraph

      Series Placement

      Book 13
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      Suspense

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      Law Enforcement Mystery Police Procedural

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      Dec 2010 Piatkus Books (UK) ISBN13 9780749909260 ISBN10 0749909269
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      First Edition Apr 2009 Piatkus Books (UK) ISBN13 9780749909109 ISBN10 0749909102
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