CRIME IN THE BALLROOM a fiercely addictive crime thriller (Detective Markham Crime Mystery and Suspense Book 9) Kindle Edition

Please note this edition incorporates editorial revisions that address issues raised in the early reviews. This is the corrected full version of the book.

A PAST THAT WON’T STAY BURIED.

Everyone adores ultra-glam Shirley Bastin, popular dance school owner.

A GRIM DISCOVERY IN THE GARDEN.

Then Shirley is found dead, drowned in a water butt, her dainty heels peeking out from the top.

All the evidence suggests her death used to be a tragic coincidence. So why does Detective Markham think she used to be murdered?

Someone at the studio knows more than they’re letting on . . .

And Detectives Markham and Noakes are starting to think it’s Shirley’s mother, Enid. Enid claims to know a secret. A scandal so shocking it can’t be kept under wraps much longer.

Then the murderer strikes again.

A SECRET WORTH KILLING FOR.

How many more people will have to die to keep his secret?

A classic whodunnit perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Ann Cleeves, Clare Chase and Betty Rowlands.

DISCOVER A BRILLIANT NEW BRITISH CRIME MYSTERY SERIES.

THE DETECTIVES
DI GILBERT (“GIL”) MARKHAM
Detective Inspector Markham is a startlingly talented detective rising through the ranks of Bromgrove CID. He’s distant and austere — the product of a profoundly difficult childhood — but has a natural magnetism which inspires loyalty. He clashes with his slippery boss, DCI Sidney, who prioritizes the force’s public image.

DS GEORGE (“NOAKESY”) NOAKES
Detective Sergeant Noakes is a slobbish, uncouth and outspoken Yorkshireman, an object of despair to his superiors. He’s, then again, also a man of hidden depths, with a sensitive streak and a secret flair for ballroom dancing. Markham sees through his philistinism they usually form an unstoppable partnership.

WHAT READER ARE SAYING ABOUT CATHERINE MOLONEY:

“Gripped from the start!” Curly

“A beautifully crafted book coming to a resolute finish.” Rob

“Utterly believable characters, beautifully described.” Jacqueline

DETECTIVE INSPECTOR GILBERT MARKHAM SERIES
Book 1: CRIME IN THE CHOIR
Book 2: CRIME IN THE SCHOOL
Book 3: CRIME IN THE CONVENT
Book 4: CRIME IN THE HOSPITAL
Book 5: CRIME IN THE BALLET
Book 6: CRIME IN THE GALLERY
Book 7: CRIME IN THE HEAT
Book 8: CRIME AT HOME
Book 9: CRIME IN THE BALLROOM
Book 10: CRIME IN THE BOOK CLUB
Book 11: CRIME IN THE COLLEGE
Book 12: CRIME IN THE KITCHEN
Book 13: CRIME IN THE SPA
Book 14: CRIME IN THE CRYPT
Book 15: CRIME IN OXFORD
Book 16: CRIME IN CARTON HALL
Book 17: CRIME IN RETIREMENT
Book 18: CRIME IN THE BOUTIQUE

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