The morning sun rises over a quiet Cambridge courtyard, its peaceful beauty broken by a chilling discovery—a young woman’s body, lifeless in the murky water of an ancient fountain. Wrapped tightly around her neck: an antique silver chain, the only clue to her untimely death.
Samantha Seabrook was a bright, ambitious woman with a shadowy past. Now it’s up to local reporter Tara Thorpe to uncover the truth behind her murder. But when Tara learns that Samantha had been receiving threatening letters—disturbingly similar to one that appeared at Tara’s own doorstep the night of the murder—the case becomes more personal than she ever expected.
Teaming up with Detective Inspector Garstin Blake, Tara’s investigation takes her from the elegant colleges of Cambridge to the eerie fens beyond the city. But as secrets unravel, Tara struggles with her own hidden past—a secret she can’t quite bring herself to share with Blake, even though it may be the key to solving the case before the killer strikes again.
Murder on the Marshes is the first book in the gripping Tara Thorpe Mystery series, perfect for fans of Faith Martin, P.D. James, and Agatha Christie.
The Tara Thorpe Mystery Series:
Book 1 – Murder on the Marshes
Book 2 – Death on the River
Book 3 – Death Comes to Call
Book 4 – Murder in the Fens
Readers love Murder on the Marshes:
⭐ "One of the best mysteries I’ve ever read. A brilliant story, unforgettable characters, and a setting that stays with you." — Renita D’Silva
⭐ "A fast-paced, twisty thriller I couldn’t put down!" — Goodreads reviewer
⭐ "Gripped me from the first chapter and didn’t let go. A fantastic puzzle of secrets, murder, and suspense against the beautiful yet menacing Cambridge landscape." — A Little Book Problem
⭐ "Perfect for fans of Joy Ellis, L.J. Ross, and Midsomer Murders—full of dark secrets hiding in plain sight." — Goodreads reviewer
