Böcker av Sarah Ward

After the death of maths teacher Pippa Evans at an exclusive Welsh girls' school, police consultant Mallory Dawson is asked to go undercover to discover if the death was murder or suicide. Mallory discovers a trail of clues left by the dead teacher - puzzles that she can only solve with the help of super-bright student Livvy - which leads her to a horrifying discovery. One of the teachers is a former member of the Solstice Sisterhood, a women's group that was disbanded after reports of punishment and coercive behavior. But which teacher did Pippa recognise and why was the killer so desperate to keep her past from staff and pupils?

A baby found dead wrapped in a swan's wing, a missing student and an archeological site that throws up its deadly secret. What's the dark heart at Jericho college?

A calculated killer. A town under threat. An unfinished pattern...Professor Carla James is an archaeologist with an interest in more than just bones and stones. She wants to understand the emotions behind the sites she investigates. Desperate for a change of scene following the death of her husband, Carla takes a job at Jericho, an elite New England college. On her first day, Carla is asked to represent the department at an unusual murder site. Although she initially believes there is nothing interesting about the debris that surrounds the body, there is more to the site than meets the eye. This victim is just the latest in a series of unsolved deaths in Jericho. Although the deaths appear unlinked, Carla is convinced: there is a methodical and calculated killer is operating under the cover of darkness. Can she uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim?A dark and tense crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Kathy Reichs and Elly Griffiths.

Everyone in the family had a secret. Which one has proved deadly?When Mallory Dawson gets a call from a former colleague, Elsa, describing a strange scene, she initially thinks nothing of it. The teenage cleaner had gone into clean a holiday cottage in the forest to find a kettle boiling on the Aga, sandwiches half made and the family who were renting it gone.DI Harri Evans, however, has a story about the place from the time he was in uniform. He was called out to a girl with scratches down her face claiming someone unseen had attacked her.When the father of the missing family is found dead in their hire car there is an urgent hunt for the rest of the family. But their identities are false and there''s no hint of their history. How are the past and present connected?

Six lies killed Huw Jones.On New Year''s Eve 2011, Huw Jones disappeared from his bedroom while his father and five friends were downstairs. His body was later discovered on the nearby cliffs at St Non''s.That night, all six friends lied in their statements to the police.Over a decade later, Huw''s mother, Heledd is found dead.Mallory Dawson must uncover the lies lurking in the tight-knit community of St Davids. But someone has kept their secrets for years, and they would kill to protect them...An absolutely unputdownable Welsh crime novel perfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh and Robert Gold.Praise for The Sixth Lie 'An absorbing thriller that plays upon a parent''s worst fear' The Sun, Pick of the Week'Entertaining and sophisticated, leaving you with both a sense of complete satisfaction and a burning desire to read more about Mallory Dawson''' My Weekly'An excellent, tense read with lots of intrigue' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review'Wow what a book... I could not put it down. Would definitely recommend to others' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review'Absolutely awesome. Great Welsh characters and small town close-knitness. A mystery that will keep you guessing and waiting for more Mallory stories to come!' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review'I have the first book in this series, The Birthday Girl, and I enjoyed that just as much as this one. A thriller based in Wales with so much suspense it's a guaranteed great read in my eyes!'¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review'The plot is pacey and well executed, leaving you turning the pages furiously. A very talented writer and a very engrossing novel' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review'The writing is splendid, the characters well drawn and the West Wales countryside is irresistible. A great read!' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review

Welcome to Eldey, an island with deadly secrets.Mona: a carefree artist, staying at the Cloister to work on her illustrations. Beth: the harried mother of a toddler, on the remote Welsh island for a weekend with her family. Charlotte: a reluctant stepmother who wanted a romantic getaway with her husband. One of them is a serial killer who poisoned four of her friends at her eleventh birthday party. They all fit the profile. Who will risk everything to kill again?An absolutely gripping Welsh crime novel, perfect for fans of Sarah Pearse and Lucy Foley. Praise for The Birthday Girl 'A brilliant Christie-esque page-turner with an amazing sense of location' Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet'Atmospheric, tense, with lots of twists and turns, I couldn't put this down. With a nod to Agatha Christie, the sharp narrative builds to a nail-biting climax.' Simon McCleave, author of The Dark Tide'A pitch-perfect start to a new thriller series' Michael Wood, author of Silent Victim 'There is more than a whiff of Agatha Christie here, which made The Birthday Girl so satisfyingly compelling that I read into the small hours to finish it' Alis Hawkins, author of A Bitter Remedy'Suspense and intrigue abound in this gripping, claustrophobic murder mystery set on a sinister Welsh island' Roz Watkins, author of The Devil's Dice'Takes the classic Christie-esque trope of a remote location and a closed circle of suspects and reinvents it for the 21st Century, weaving a tale of murder, madness, and revenge. I absolutely loved it.' Amanda Mason, author of The Hiding Place'Sharp, elegantly written, and dripping with suspense. A wonderfully crafted 'closed room' mystery that had me turning the pages at record speed.' J. A. Corrigan, author of The Nurse'Cleverly plotted, full of twists and intrigue, with an ending that is both dramatic and satisfying' Jane Bettany, author of In Cold Blood'A taut, intelligent thriller, elegantly written with an eerie atmosphere and an addictive plot. I utterly love this sharp, clever new series!' Victoria Dowd, author of A Book of Murder'The Birthday Girl is a satisfying contemporary page-turner with more than a whiff of Christie's Golden Age locked-room mysteries about it. Compelling reading!' Marnie Riches, author of All The Pretty Ones'A masterpiece of gothic, atmospheric, Agatha Christie-like mystery. If you love a good locked room style murder mystery, want a book that could keep you up all night guessing, or just want an absolutely thrilling read, The Birthday Girl is for you!' ????? Reader review'This thriller was absolutely amazing. It was gripping, full of suspense and this was perfect for grabbing you and not letting you go. Two days later and I still can't stop thinking about this!' ????? Reader review'This has truly been one of my favorite reads of all time. I truly was guessing until the end. This book will stay with me forever.' ????? Reader review'Absolutely loved this. It kept me guessing throughout and I could not put it down. Fantastic read.'????? Reader review'Compelling, Claustrophobic. Perfectly set up in true Christiesque fashion, this immersive suspense is packed with a deftly drawn cast and a plot populated with red herrings galore.' ????? Reader review'I was hooked on this, so much so that I got up at two a.m. and read until four. I loved it.' ????? Reader review'Gripping, dark, atmospheric and thrilling... The best novel I have read this year.' ????? Reader review

The past won't stay buried forever.November, 1957: Six teenage girls walk in the churning Derbyshire mists, the first chills of winter in the air.

When Detective Constable Connie Childs is dragged from her bed to the fire-wrecked property on Cross Farm Lane she knows as she steps from the car that this house contains death. Three bodies discovered - a family obliterated - their deaths all seem to point to one conclusion: One mother, one murderer. But D.C.

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'Gives the Scandi authors a run for their money.' Yrsa SigurardottirEvery secret has consequences.Autumn 2004In Bampton, Derbyshire, Lena Fisher is arrested for suffocating her husband, Andrew.Spring 2016A year after Lena's release from prison, Andrew is found dead in a disused mortuary.Who was the man Lena killed twelve years ago, and who committed the second murder? When Lena disappears, her sister, Kat, sets out to follow a trail of clues delivered by a mysterious teenage boy. Kat must uncover the truth - before there's another death . . .A Deadly Thaw confirms Sarah Ward's place as one of the most exciting new crime writers.

Bampton, Derbyshire, January 1978. Two girls go missing: Rachel Jones returns, Sophie Jenkins is never found. Thirty years later: Sophie Jenkins's mother commits suicide. Rachel Jones has tried to put the past behind her and move on with her life. But news of the suicide re-opens old wounds and Rachel realises that the only way she can have a future is to finally discover what really happened all those years ago. This is a story about loss and family secrets, and how often the very darkest secrets are those that are closest to you.