The Shooting in the Shop

About the book

Christmas can be a deadly time for Carole Seddon, who despises the holiday and finds it pointless. Despite her reluctance, she accompanies her friend Jude to shop at Gallimaufry, a local store with irresistible sales. However, when the store is set on fire a few days later and a body is found in the rubble, it becomes clear that this was no accident. The victim, a young woman in a committed relationship, was killed by a gunshot, raising questions about who would want her dead. With suspects like the womanizer Ricky Le Bonnier, the unfunny comedy writer Piers Duncton, and the lonely dog walker Anna Carter, Carole and Jude have a challenging case ahead of them. As they uncover more lies and half-truths, they realize that someone in Fethering is hiding a dark secret that they are willing to kill to protect.