Bøker av Lisa Cutts

A lovely day out takes a dark turn when a complaining customer is found dead... Luckily amateur sleuth Belinda Penshurst is on the scene - and ready to investigate! Belinda Penshurst has always loved Brabourne Gardens. A keen animal lover, she enjoys walking its winding paths and listening to the excited squeals of schoolchildren encountering the kind of wildlife you don't normally find in England. So when one of the visitors is found strangled, she's determined to learn whodunnit - and why. The victim, Simon Carter, had a reputation for making trouble... But surely that's not a good enough reason to want him dead. Together with retired detective Harry Powell, Belinda investigates the goings-on behind the scenes, and learns that some of the staff are more savage than the animals.Is it Estelle Samuels, the anti-social owner, who clearly has something to hide? Or the security guard who takes his job too seriously? Most worrying of all, Belinda's ex Ivan was there when the body was found, and she's determined to clear his name. As suspicions swirl, one thing's for sure: if Belinda keeps following the killer's tracks, she might find herself in their sights...Can she sniff out a murderer, before she becomes prey? A completely unputdownable and charming cozy mystery. Fans of M.C. Beaton, H.Y. Hanna or Emily Organ will love the Belinda Penshurst series! See what readers are saying about the Belinda Penshurst series: 'Wonderful... I absolutely adored this book! Had me reading and finishing the book in no time! I highly recommend this book! Stunning, a page-turner which stays long in the memory!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿'Absolutely fantastic... A page-turning, non-stop, addictive, hilarious cosy mystery... Perfect for the beach or in front of a fire, a fantastic start to what promises to be a riveting series!!!' Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿'What a great start to a new series!... A lively, spark-filled investigation... Wonderfully entertaining with the perfect set of ingredients.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'I love this book!!!... An absolute blinder... The perfect cosy afternoon whodunnit, it's fun, light-hearted, charming, a definite winner!' Chicks Rogues and Scandals'Oh I really enjoyed this book!... Perfect! It had me in stitches several times and gasping in alarm at others.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'I absolutely adored this book!... Could easily see myself wandering round the streets of Little Challham in my head... Well-planted red herrings and a great plot... Delightful.' NetGalley reviewer'Such a fun read. It reminded me of the Agatha Raisin books I love so much... I cannot wait to catch up with Belinda and Harry on their next fun-filled adventure.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Wonderful... Had me enthralled from start to finish.' NetGalley reviewer

When the star guest collapses at a wine tasting, it seems someone has a taste for murder. Fortunately, amateur sleuth Belinda Penshurst was at the event - and now she's on the case!Belinda Penshurst loves her home village, and its charming, peaceful ways. So when wine critic Sadie Oppenshaw dies at a tasting Belinda organised, she immediately turns detective to uncover the poisoner...Accompanied by retired detective Harry Powell and her boisterous Labrador Horatio, Belinda sets out to investigate the world of wine. There are scandals brewing everywhere... but do the local DIY enthusiasts have a deadly vendetta, or did Sadie's reviews cause a resentful restaurant owner to crack? When another of the guests at the wine tasting is found poisoned, it becomes clear the killer is only just getting started. Can Belinda crack the case and open the champagne, before the murderer catches up with her? A charming cozy mystery, perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton, H.Y. Hanna and Emily Organ.See what readers are saying about the Belinda Penshurst series: 'Wonderful... I absolutely adored this book! Had me reading and finishing the book in no time! I highly recommend this book! Stunning, a page-turner which stays long in the memory!' NetGalley reviewer 'Absolutely fantastic... A page-turning, non-stop, addictive, hilarious cosy mystery... perfect for the beach or in front of a fire, a fantastic start to what promises to be a riveting series!!!' Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿'What a great start to a new series!... A lively, spark-filled investigation... Wonderfully entertaining with the perfect set of ingredients.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'I love this book!!!... an absolute blinder... the perfect cosy afternoon whodunnit, it's fun, light-hearted, charming, a definite winner!' Chicks Rogues and Scandals'Oh I really enjoyed this book!... Perfect! It had me in stitches several times and gasping in alarm at others.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'I absolutely adored this book!... Could easily see myself wandering round the streets of Little Challham in my head... Well-planted red herrings and a great plot... Delightful.' NetGalley reviewer'Such a fun read. It reminded me of the Agatha Raisin books I love so much... I cannot wait to catch up with Belinda and Harry on their next fun-filled adventure.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Wonderful... had me enthralled from start to finish.' Avid Reader'Such a cozy read I really needed to finish it in one session so was wrapped up in a quilt on a cold winter's day being very envious of the summer descriptions... The ending was just perfect... I just loved it and fully recommend it.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Meet Belinda Penshurst. Castle owner, dog lover... crime solver? Belinda Penshurst loves her home village Little Challham, with its shady lanes, two pubs and weekly market, and she's determined to keep it peaceful. She may live in Challham Castle but she knows almost everything that goes on under her nose. So when irritable pub landlord Tipper is found dead in his cellar, she's perfectly placed to investigate. Retired detective Harry Powell moved to Little Challham for a quiet life. He didn't expect to be dragged into a murder investigation. But the police don't seem half as enthusiastic as Belinda about the case, and there are strange things happening in the village. Particularly the number of dogs that have disappeared lately... Is there a dognapper snaffling schnauzers and luring away Labradors? Is Belinda barking mad to be worried that her brother Marcus was arguing with Tipper on the day he died? Belinda and Harry track down the suspects: the rival landlord, the outraged barmaid, the mysterious man in the black car following dogwalkers around. But are the dogged detectives running out of time to sniff out the killer, before he starts hounding them? A charming cozy mystery full of laughs and eccentric characters. Fans of M.C. Beaton, H.Y. Hanna and Emily Organ will love the first novel in the Belinda Penshurst series! See what readers are saying about Murder in the Village:'Wonderful... I absolutely adored this book! Had me reading and finishing the book in no time! I highly recommend this book! Stunning, a page-turner which stays long in the memory!' NetGalley reviewer 'What a great start to a new series!... A lively, spark-filled investigation... Wonderfully entertaining with the perfect set of ingredients.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Charming... A super quick read perfect for the beach!' Bless Their Hearts Mom, ¿¿¿¿¿'A zany cast of characters, most of whom are suspected of being dognappers, murderers or both. A humorous mystery perfect for dog lovers' Goodreads reviewer'Fun, full of mystery... Top notch cosy crime... Has a kind of Midsomer Murders vibe and in spite of the murderer on the loose, kept me smiling from start to finish... Fabulous... I can't wait to see what this fabulous duo get up to next. Fans of cosy mysteries (and dog lovers) are just going to eat this up.' Jen Med's Book Reviews'Excellent village mayhem and murder' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Remember, Remember, this second book in the DC Nina Foster series (now optioned for a major TV drama) is a taut and gripping police procedural crime novel. Returning to work after recovering from a serious injury, the feisty and determined policewoman is initially assigned to a desk job to keep her out of harm's way. But as she re-visits the investigation of the infamous 1964 Wickerstead Valley train crash, she finds new evidence that might link that fatal accident to a current spate of heroin-related deaths. Tracking down witnesses, she comes face to face with the notorious Rumbly family and uncovers a network of drug dealers who will stop at nothing to protect their criminal empire. With danger mounting at work, Nina's mental and physical capacities are tested to their limits; her home life begins to suffer and she struggles to make time for the new man in her life, Bill Harrison. Brilliantly plotted and fast-paced, Remember, Remember confirms Nina Foster as a heroine for our times and cements Lisa Cutts' reputation as an author of gripping fiction straight from the frontline of modern policing.

Few kidnap victims grow up to become police officers - but this is exactly what Nina Foster did. Following a frenzied stabbing she is drafted into her first murder investigation. With former rescuer DCI Stan McGuire as her mentor and John ('Wingsy') Wing as her partner, she thrives on the pace and banter that go with the job. As the body count increases and the force's biggest-ever manhunt gets underway, Nina is determinded to find the murderer. But when the story of her own traumatic childhood comes to light - a past she's worked hard to hide - her role on the team is threatened. Suddenly her job, her peace of mind and her safety are all in danger. And this time DCI Stan McGuire won't be there to save her. Fast-paced, and with a shocking twist, this compelling crime debut by police insider Lisa Cutts takes us to the heart of the Major Incident Room - introducing a gutsy new heroine to the crime scene.