'If you like a cosy mystery, you'll love this' 5* reader review

It's nearly Christmas in York, but it seems the season of goodwill hasn't touched everyone...

When DS Charlotte Banks is suspended from the police on suspicion of assaulting a suspect in the burglary of a local bookshop, librarian Kitt Harley and her friend Evie Bowes refuse to believe she is guilty. But why is she being framed?

With Charlotte's boss DI Malcolm Halloran unable to help, Evie decides to take matters into her own hands. Kitt takes little persuading to get involved too - after all, as well as Charlotte's career to save, there are missing books to be found!

From the tightknit community of York's booksellers, to the most gossipy bus route in the country, Kitt and Evie leave no stone unturned to get at the truth behind the burglary.

Then the discovery of a body raises the stakes even higher. For Evie, and now Kitt, this case is as personal as it gets. Can they catch the murderer in time to turn a bleak midwinter into something merry and bright?

'Utterly fascinating and highly entertaining' 5* reader review

'I loved this book so much' 5* reader review

'I felt as though I was right by Kitt's side helping her solve the mystery' 5* reader review

About the Author
Helen Cox is a Yorkshire-born novelist and poet. After completing her MA in creative writing at the York St John University, Helen wrote for a range of publications, edited her own independent film magazine and penned three non-fiction books. Helen currently lives by the sea in Sunderland, where she writes poetry, romance novellas, the Kitt Hartley Yorkshire Mystery Series and hosts The Poetrygram podcast. Helen's Mastermind specialism would be Grease 2 and to this day she adheres to the Pink Lady pledge. More information about Helen can be found on her website: helencoxbooks.com, or on Twitter: @Helenography.

Reviews
Brilliantly funny and charming * Northern Life *
A great read with smart characters and a clever plot * Candis *
With eccentric characters and an intricate plot, this new series set in York is one to get your teeth into * Candis *
Cosy and amusing * Irish independent *
This cosy thriller, set in the historic city of York has a unique atmospheric charm * Woman Magazine *
A good, well-written holiday read * York Times *
A 2020 Miss Marple * Woman's Way *



Book Information
ISBN 9781529402230
Author Helen Cox
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Quercus Publishing
Publisher Quercus Publishing
Weight(grams) 234g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 128mm * 24mm