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A Fatal Truth

A Fatal Truth

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  • Author：Faith Martin
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Summary

As the Hughes family celebrate bonfire night， a terrible accident leaves the garden shed in flames – and father and grandfather Thomas trapped inside。

Tragic though it is， Thomas’s death passes without suspicion – until a local journalist makes accusations of a police cover-up in the press。 WPC Trudy Loveday is sent to investigate， and asks coroner Clement Ryder to help。

But the more questions the two ask the less clear the case seems。 There’s no evidence of foul play， and yet the dead man’s family are obviously hiding something。 Then there are Thomas’s dubious business practices – was someone out for revenge？

All Trudy and Clement know for sure is that everyone is lying – and that they must find the truth…

Perfect for fans of Betty Rowlands， LJ Ross and Agatha Christie， you won’t be able to put this down until you’ve cracked the case！

Readers LOVE A Fatal Truth！
‘I loved this… The best one to date… Reminiscent of Agatha Christie's gentle style and incisive detection… I look forward to more in this series！’ NetGalley reviewer， 5 stars

‘Fresh and different… Will get you hooked！’ NetGalley reviewer， 5 stars

‘Yet again Faith Martin delivers… A proper whodunit mystery… A very good book… I’m looking forward to the next。’ NetGalley reviewer， 5 stars

‘Fabulous mystery… Great character development… Highly recommended， the perfect way to spend an afternoon on the sofa。’ NetGalley reviewer， 5 stars

‘Another great Trudy Loveday novel… Love the twist… Great addition to the series。’ NetGalley reviewer， 5 stars

‘Excellent。’ NetGalley reviewer， 5 stars

‘Marvellous… I cannot wait for more in this fabulous series。’ NetGalley reviewer， 5 stars

The Ryder and Loveday Series
Book 1: A FATAL OBSESSION
Book 2: A FATAL MISTAKE
Book 3: A FATAL FLAW
Book 4: A FATAL SECRET
Book 5: A FATAL TRUTH

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Reviews

Rachel Quinlan ，

Actually 4。5 stars。 Easy read， I enjoy the way Trudy and Clement work together， and watching Trudy grow in confidence and ability。 I was left wondering how many people knew what really happened， and what the outcome of the side story was？ That would have been interesting to know， but also sometimes it’s nice to draw your own conclusions in your own mind so it’s the outcome that best suits？ I will read more。

Mainer207 ，

This is the fifth book in the series starring WPC（as women police constables were called back in the 60s） Trudy Loveday and city coroner Dr Ryder。 I have enjoyed the previous books but I am sad to say this one was a tad disappointing。 I was glad to see Trudy becoming more self-confident and reaching conclusions on her own。 But the story itself was a bit dull with a story line that went nowhere。 The ending was a letdown so I look forward to seeing where the next book in the series goes。 The narra This is the fifth book in the series starring WPC（as women police constables were called back in the 60s） Trudy Loveday and city coroner Dr Ryder。 I have enjoyed the previous books but I am sad to say this one was a tad disappointing。 I was glad to see Trudy becoming more self-confident and reaching conclusions on her own。 But the story itself was a bit dull with a story line that went nowhere。 The ending was a letdown so I look forward to seeing where the next book in the series goes。 The narration by Stephanie Racine was delightful。 。。。more

Bobbie Weiner ，

Loved it！

Linda ，

I enjoyed this book and the mystery。 For what it is， British mystery， it was just what I expected。 I enjoyed all in the series but to me this was the best， concentrating more on the mystery， and not so much telling about the characters' lives。 Another book （not in this series） of Martin's threw me with some explicit sexuality， but this series is clean and can be enjoyed by cozy mystery lovers。 I enjoyed this book and the mystery。 For what it is， British mystery， it was just what I expected。 I enjoyed all in the series but to me this was the best， concentrating more on the mystery， and not so much telling about the characters' lives。 Another book （not in this series） of Martin's threw me with some explicit sexuality， but this series is clean and can be enjoyed by cozy mystery lovers。 。。。more

Ed Napiorkowski ，

A Fatal Truth， the fifth book in the Ryder and Loveday mystery series was a fair continuation of the series from my perspective however I felt several of the actions taken by both of the two main characters were inconsistent or 'out of character' with how they have been portrayed in the earlier works。 Also found the side line exposure of Lovday with the reporter （and the thread left hanging for further involvement in later episodes） a bit off。 Not sure why， just didn't come across right。 Neverth A Fatal Truth， the fifth book in the Ryder and Loveday mystery series was a fair continuation of the series from my perspective however I felt several of the actions taken by both of the two main characters were inconsistent or 'out of character' with how they have been portrayed in the earlier works。 Also found the side line exposure of Lovday with the reporter （and the thread left hanging for further involvement in later episodes） a bit off。 Not sure why， just didn't come across right。 Nevertheless if you enjoyed episodes one through four you are likely to enjoy this one two。 I rated it at three stars。 。。。more

Graham Jenkins ，

An easy-to-read detective story。 Loved it！

Denise ，

Well written and did not guess the result

Darcey Tomasino ，

So many suspects！I quite liked this book。 The mystery is plausible， the suspects are plenty， the case is tricky， and the resolution is satisfying。 I really had no idea whodunit until just before Trudy figured it out。 Perfect cozy mystery！

Helen ，

Good book with plenty of twists and turns

Jan Edwards ，

A Fatal Truth is the fifth in the Trudy Loveday series。 WPC Loveday and local coroner Clement Ryder once more join forces to investigate when a local business man is apparently killed on bonfire night when the shed where he stored fireworks catches fire。 It soon becomes clear that almost all of the family present had reasons to want the man dead and the case becomes more complex than anticipated。 There is one point with this series that jars - and would dip this book to 3。5 stars if such existed A Fatal Truth is the fifth in the Trudy Loveday series。 WPC Loveday and local coroner Clement Ryder once more join forces to investigate when a local business man is apparently killed on bonfire night when the shed where he stored fireworks catches fire。 It soon becomes clear that almost all of the family present had reasons to want the man dead and the case becomes more complex than anticipated。 There is one point with this series that jars - and would dip this book to 3。5 stars if such existed。 Ms Loveday is battling the disapproval of her parents， colleagues， bosses and general public。 Having worked in an all male profession through the 1970s I know first hand that she would need to be far more assertive。That said - set in the late 1950 into 1960s （this one takes place in 1961） this series has the warm feel of TV shows of the time。 Yes， it is a quiet read， moving at a leisurely pace， though intricately plotted。 Probably not something that hard core crime fans would pick up， but its a pleasant read， meticulously researched to evoke the period。 One for the cosy mystery readers to enjoy。 。。。more

Renita D'Silva ，

Thrilling

Sylvia Brown ，

What a real puzzler！Not until the final chapter do things become clearer。 Can’t wait to read the next Trudy Loveday and Dr Ryder mystery。

Denis Davidson ，

A good， old fashioned who-dunnit from a very reliable author。 Faith Martin has an almost uncanny ability to draw the reader in and keep him/her spellbound until the end。

Lynda Birch ，

If you enjoy the Ryder and Loveday connection then you should enjoy their latest collaboration in crime solving。 They must delve into the relationships of the Hughes family to uncover who is responsible for the death of the patriarch Thomas。 His death is initially ruled an unfortunate accident until a reporter starts publishing articles about a police cover-up， then Trudy and Clement are instructed to take a second look。 When they do reexamine the crime scene and interview witnesses， they discov If you enjoy the Ryder and Loveday connection then you should enjoy their latest collaboration in crime solving。 They must delve into the relationships of the Hughes family to uncover who is responsible for the death of the patriarch Thomas。 His death is initially ruled an unfortunate accident until a reporter starts publishing articles about a police cover-up， then Trudy and Clement are instructed to take a second look。 When they do reexamine the crime scene and interview witnesses， they discover Thomas was murdered。 The path to finding the truth is a long and winding one as everyone seems to have something to hide and is quite willing to lie about events。 Trudy and Clement diligently pursue the truth， a truth that in the end leaves them powerless to act。 The ending will not satisfy every reader but is a very apt ending。Thank you for the opportunity to enjoy another Faith Martin novel。 。。。more

Susan ，

Oxford 1961。 Mr Thomas Hughes has been killed in a tragic accident on Bonfire Night。 Newspaper reporter Duncan Gillingham's article hinting at a cover-up leads WPC Trudy Loveday， with the help of coroner Dr。 Clement Ryder to investigate。Another enjoyable well-written crime story in this series with its two likeable main characters。 Oxford 1961。 Mr Thomas Hughes has been killed in a tragic accident on Bonfire Night。 Newspaper reporter Duncan Gillingham's article hinting at a cover-up leads WPC Trudy Loveday， with the help of coroner Dr。 Clement Ryder to investigate。Another enjoyable well-written crime story in this series with its two likeable main characters。 。。。more

Tony Hisgett ，

I must admit I was worried at the start of this book。 The author obviously thought it was a clever storyline to have Trudy reluctant to work with Dr Ryder after the near fatal incident in the previous story。 My problem is that the only reason I read these books is because of the partnership between Trudy and Dr Ryder and now the author seems to have just ruined it！Fortunately this state of affairs doesn’t last too long and the partnership soon gets into top gear again。 I thought this was an inte I must admit I was worried at the start of this book。 The author obviously thought it was a clever storyline to have Trudy reluctant to work with Dr Ryder after the near fatal incident in the previous story。 My problem is that the only reason I read these books is because of the partnership between Trudy and Dr Ryder and now the author seems to have just ruined it！Fortunately this state of affairs doesn’t last too long and the partnership soon gets into top gear again。 I thought this was an interesting read and was happy to give four stars。 。。。more

Elaine Wilson ，

It is passed time to deal with the Parkinson's。 It should add more depth to the character。 It is passed time to deal with the Parkinson's。 It should add more depth to the character。 。。。more

johnanimalantics。net， Margaret G Conlan ，

Wonderful Absolutely astounding piece of writing。 It was so full of emotion that you were holding your breath to see if any of the family would confess。 I was thoroughly entranced in the plot。 WPC Trudy Loveday and Dr Ryder once again we’re both brilliant in their respective roles。 Truly an amazing piece of writing by the author。 However a slight only slight disappointment when mild swearing appeared again hence 4 stars awarded。 Onto the next one that’s yet to b published。 Thank you。。

John Keeth ，

Faith Martin Has Definitely Proven Herself As A Writer What can I say？ Faith Martin has again proven that she can write a well constructed plot that moves along smoothly。 This one was a hard one in regards to who the murderer might be。 Too many people who had valid reasons to commit the murder。 On the other hand if you put motive aside and take what I call the Agatha Christie approach you would stand a good chance of solving it。 I was even seriously thinking of the reporter。 If you have not read Faith Martin Has Definitely Proven Herself As A Writer What can I say？ Faith Martin has again proven that she can write a well constructed plot that moves along smoothly。 This one was a hard one in regards to who the murderer might be。 Too many people who had valid reasons to commit the murder。 On the other hand if you put motive aside and take what I call the Agatha Christie approach you would stand a good chance of solving it。 I was even seriously thinking of the reporter。 If you have not read any of Faith Martin’s mysteries I would really encourage you to give them a try。 I am looking forward to the next one。 。。。more

Cynthia Sacks ，

Faith Martin is the most fabulous writer ever！ You should read ALL of her series。

Janet Phillips ，

Well done Trudy。She has grown up before our eyes。 Clement has let her prove herself。 The old man is partner， mentor， and guardian。

William Wehrmacher ，

This is another easy read with a complex story line。

Sharon ，

LovelyWhat I love about this series is the uniqueness of each story and the smooth narrative in which each is told。 The latest is a crime which is solved but not punished， a family saga that reveals a demon father who haunts his children and pays the ultimate price。

Irene ，

Fatal Truth is the fifth in the mystery series featuring Trudy Loveday and Dr。 Ryder。 The plot was slow moving and characters were one-dimensional so connecting with them was difficult。 Trudy's detecting skills are sharpening and she is getting more recognition from her superiors。 Dr Ryder's mystery illness seems to be progressing much to his dismay。 An easy， light read。Thank you to the publisher， author， and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book。 Fatal Truth is the fifth in the mystery series featuring Trudy Loveday and Dr。 Ryder。 The plot was slow moving and characters were one-dimensional so connecting with them was difficult。 Trudy's detecting skills are sharpening and she is getting more recognition from her superiors。 Dr Ryder's mystery illness seems to be progressing much to his dismay。 An easy， light read。Thank you to the publisher， author， and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book。 。。。more

Myos ，

The mystery was really clever and made total sense （unlike， say， the conclusion to #1 in the series :p） It keeps you guessing till the end。 The setting is still very well-realized， I really enjoy reading about objects， programs， fashions， ways of thinking。。 from that time period。The characters are still there but now they're taken a bit for granted， I wish there were a little growth for both of them。 The books don't have to progress so fast， one representing a season in Oxford life， 1962， would The mystery was really clever and made total sense （unlike， say， the conclusion to #1 in the series :p） It keeps you guessing till the end。 The setting is still very well-realized， I really enjoy reading about objects， programs， fashions， ways of thinking。。 from that time period。The characters are still there but now they're taken a bit for granted， I wish there were a little growth for both of them。 The books don't have to progress so fast， one representing a season in Oxford life， 1962， would be fine， as I don't want Trudy to become all grown up too fast， I just want her to grow a little and Clement Ryder to show some personal growth wrt his personal challenge， or be something else than a wise uncle to Trudy who sometimes meets important men in stuffy restaurants。。。。 。。。more

Julie Sokvari ，

Another great readI thoroughly enjoy reading the Loveday Ryder series looking forward to the next one， Faith Martin has a real talent to as I have read all the series and have enjoyed them all。

Gary Van Cott ，

I will give this book a weak 4 stars。 I think that at the end of the book there were some unresolved plot issues。

Vickie ，

Really enjoying this series。 Automatic buy for me。

Linda ，

Another great story with Trudy and Clement。 Trudy is coming into her own with her interviewing style and reasoning。 I like the way her character is maturing and developing。

Gillian ，

ReviewI thoroughly enjoyed reading this book。 It is well written and well thought out， perfect for an afternoon in the garden。 Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys reading a really good cozy mystery。

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