Cornwall Murder Mystery

The pale outline of bones in the dew-laden grass catches and holds Lauren's gaze. In the distance, she can hear the faint sound of crashing waves and the eerie screech of seagulls. Whose life was so brutally cut short in this beautiful, lonely place? Detective Lauren Pengelly has only been part of the Penzance police force for less than two years, but that's enough time to know that the sleepy Cornish town doesn't see many murders. So, when the bones of a woman with a hole in her skull are discovered behind a derelict cottage, she immediately assumes the worst. Rallying her team, Lauren is flooded with a strange sense of relief when the bones turn out to be almost twenty years old, not a recent victim. But it quickly turns to dread when she receives her second heart-stopping call of the day – a little girl, Isla, has been kidnapped from her nursery and seemingly vanished, despite strict security in the building. Are the two cases connected, or could the peaceful town of Penzance be harbouring more than one monster? With the help of Detective Matt Price, her newly arrived second-in-command, Lauren is certain the suspicious behaviour of Isla's estranged father on the day of her disappearance is a critical clue. But when another little girl is taken, again from her nursery in the middle of the day, it's clear Lauren and Matt are still dangerously far away from discovering the harrowing truth… Get ready to be totally hooked!From the bestselling author of the Cavendish & Walker series, you won't be able to put this murder mystery down. Fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean and J M Dalgliesh will love it. What readers are saying about Sally Rigby: "Enthralling, entertaining and addictive. Can't wait for the next instalment!" Reader review, {5 Stars} "This is a super excellent thriller… Every page had me captivated right from the beginning… a rollercoaster ride of danger, excitement and thrill." Reader review, {5 Stars} "I absolutely loved this story! This is a British detective as I like them best." Reader review, {5 Stars} "This book got me back into reading. Absolutely fantastic book." Reader review, {5 Stars} "This is a must read!!!... filled with twists and turns to keep you glued to your seat… holds you gripped to the end… definitely want more of this series! Highly recommend." Reader review, {5 Stars} "Full of red herrings, twists and turns, as well as interesting personal sub-plots…Wish it was on the telly!" Reader review, {5 Stars}

Her eyes flutter open, but it's dark, and she can only make out shadows. She winces as tight cords dig into the soft skin of her arms, immobilising her. Where am I? The last thing she can remember is Molly, pleading with her to come back inside. Her whole body hurts. She moans again, and then she hears it. Soft breathing nearby. She's not alone... As the sun sets into the sea over the pretty Cornish town of St Ives, a young woman, Freya Kempston, hasn't returned home after a day out in the mall at St Austell. Panicking, her husband begs Detective Lauren Pengelly and her team to find her. Has Freya run out on her stable, loving marriage, or has something more sinister taken place? Grainy security footage from the mall provides the first break in the case – capturing Freya talking intently with a well-known local mechanic on the day she disappeared. But when cornered, the mechanic denies even knowing her. It's a puzzle that Lauren and her new partner, Detective Matt Price, can't ignore. They scrutinise the video, hunting for missed clues… Just as Lauren and Matt begin to untangle the man's alibi, another woman vanishes after a late shift at the local supermarket. And then a third goes missing while at a nightclub in town. A shiver runs down Lauren's spine when she realises they're up against a serial predator, and he's one step ahead of the police. Digging deeper into the lives of the missing women, Lauren stumbles upon a series of concealed messages and covert meetings – a hidden life none of their families knew about. The three women were connected, bound by secrets that could hold the key to where they're being held. The revelation sends Lauren and Matt on a heart-pounding race against time, knowing that with every ticking second there's less chance of finding them alive… A totally unputdownable mystery from the bestselling author of the Cavendish and Walker series. Guaranteed to have you racing to the end! This book is perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean and J M Dalgliesh. What readers are saying about Sally Rigby: "Enthralling, entertaining and addictive. Can't wait for the next instalment!" Reader review, {5 Stars} "This is a super excellent thriller… Every page had me captivated right from the beginning… a rollercoaster ride of danger, excitement and thrill." Reader review, {5 Stars} "I absolutely loved this story! This is a British detective as I like them best." Reader review, {5 Stars} "This book got me back into reading. Absolutely fantastic book." Reader review, {5 Stars} "This is a must read!!!... filled with twists and turns to keep you glued to your seat… holds you gripped to the end… definitely want more of this series! Highly recommend." Reader review, {5 Stars} "Full of red herrings, twists and turns, as well as interesting personal sub-plots…Wish it was on the telly!" Reader review, {5 Stars}

The crashing wave catches the early morning light, sparkling like diamonds across the beach. It cocoons the girl's body resting on the rocks, her knees tucked under her. As the water reaches it, the girl's dark hair rises in tendrils to caress her face, her eyelashes speckled with sand. She'd look like a mermaid from a story… if not for the bruises around her fragile throat. When the body of a young woman is found by the coast in Land's End, Cornwall, Detective Lauren Pengelly and her deputy Matt Price are first on the scene. Sophie Bethany Yates was well-known around the docks – a pretty girl from up the coast, always dreaming of something more. As locals jostle the barricades for a better look, whispers go round that Sophie's boyfriend Samuel was more than capable of murder. But Lauren isn't ready to close the case, even after Samuel can't give a reliable alibi for the night Sophie died. Something about the crime scene feels off – a hunch confirmed when they find a tiny slip of paper hidden inside Sophie's mouth, reading "Men must work and women must weep". It's a break in the case, but a confusing one. What does the cryptic message mean, and how come Lauren feels like she's heard it before? But then another young woman is found on the sand, a curl of paper between her lips. Lauren knows they're running out of time to catch the killer. As she begins to untangle the dark truth around what's happening to these girls, she discovers a darker side to the scenic town – and to Sophie herself, who wasn't all she seemed. Hiding in plain sight is a twisted killer, whose desperate plans mean nobody is safe for long… but can Lauren piece together the truth before they find her first? An unputdownable murder mystery from a bestselling author, perfect for fans of LJ Ross, Louise Penny and Joy Ellis. What readers are saying about this series: "Lots of suspense and nail-biting moments… so good I read it in a day!" Reader review, {5 Stars} "Great book!!... It had high suspense, intrigue, action, child kidnapping, murder, mystery, great police work and a few crazy twists and turns!... Had me glued to my Kindle!... I can't wait for more!" Reader review, {5 Stars} "Fans of Sally Rigby will be in heaven… be warned you are likely to have heart palpitations long before you reach the end… the plot just goes into emotional overdrive and reaches an absolutely nail-biting denouement!" Reader review, {5 Stars} "This talented author has written a cannot-put-down novel." Reader review, {5 Stars} "I was completely gripped by this book. It had realistic characters and a plot with twists to keep you guessing." Reader review, {5 Stars} "Guaranteed to keep you gripped" Reader review, {5 Stars} "Gripping from the start, full of ups and downs, literally thought I was on a rollercoaster of emotions!... Really enjoyed every minute of this book." Reader review, {5 Stars} "Wow!... this was a police procedural with non-stop action, and interesting characters." Reader review, {5 Stars} "Sally Rigby does it again… never disappoints." Reader review, {5 Stars} "I was completely hooked from the first page. 5 stars!" Reader review, {5 Stars} "Outstanding… The suspense and emotion were spot on throughout the entire read." Reader review, {5 Stars}

A chilly morning mist blankets the Cornish countryside, shrouding the barn in an eerie silence. Inside, a woman lies motionless, her unseeing eyes fixed on the rafters above. A blood-stained note flutters in the breeze. Her death is only the beginning… Detective Lauren Pengelly and her partner Matt Price are called to investigate a grisly murder outside Penzance. They quickly identify the victim as Carmel Driscoll, a former police officer, and find a cryptic note reading "Ten Green Bottles" next to her body – words from an old English nursery rhyme. When a second former officer is found murdered with the note "Nine Green Bottles" nearby, Lauren and Matt realise they could be dealing with a serial killer. As they race to uncover the deeper connection between the victims, they discover this quiet part of Cornwall harbours some dark secrets. The key could lie in a decades-old case, thought to have been buried long ago… With officers' lives on the line and rumoured corruption reaching the highest levels of the police, Lauren doesn't know who to trust. Could the killer be hidden in Lauren's force… maybe even within her team? And can she catch the monster before they strike again, or will she become the final verse in this twisted countdown? Bestselling author Sally Rigby delivers an unputdownable thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, Ann Cleeves and Joy Ellis. What readers are saying about this series: "Incredible book!!! So well written and sooooo very intriguing. I finished this in one single sitting. Highly recommend!!!!" Reader review, ????? "I think I held my breath almost constantly for the last ten chapters apart from an occasional frantic gulp of air. Day became night and still I read on. I gave this novel five stars. Does it really deserve five stars? Is it really that good? Yes, and then some." Reader review, ????? "Another fantastic crime novel with DCI Lauren Pengelly her sergeant Matt… Brilliant read and can't wait for the next case." Reader review, ????? "With each twist, the tale masterfully tightens its grip… The characters were multi-dimensional and complex… The writing was engaging and kept me on the edge of my seat. I gave it 5 stars and can't wait to read more from this author!" Reader review, ?????

Golden sunlight bathes the rugged cliffs casting long shadows across Porthcurno's sandy beach. Within a cove, lying on a blanket, are two bodies. Their limbs are twisted at unnatural angles, vacant eyes staring blankly at the sky. Beside them is an empty Prosecco bottle and a note with one chilling word written in black ink: Sorry. As the sun rises over a picturesque Cornish beach, Detective Lauren Pengelly makes a grim discovery while walking her border collies. A newly engaged couple lie dead in the sand. At first glance, it appears to be a tragic double suicide. But something doesn't add up. The victims – popular university students Jasmine and Finley – seemed to have it all. But as Lauren digs deeper, she and her partner Matt Price unravel a complex web of secrets and lies. Finley's gambling addiction was threatening to ruin everything, and Jasmine had an unwanted admirer. With a double murder to solve and suspects mounting, Lauren and Matt must navigate the close-knit community to find the answers. An empty ring box and traces of silk fibres found at the crime scene could be vital clues to cracking the case but when another life is on the line, have Lauren and Matt run out of time to catch the killer? A completely gripping mystery that will have you turning the pages late into the night. Death at Porthcurno Cove will have fans of LJ Ross, Ann Cleeves and Joy Ellis hooked. Readers love the Cornwall Murder Mystery series: "This is the first book I've read from this author and it won't be the last!... a fantastic police procedural... lots of suspense and nail-biting moments… so good I read it in a day!" Reader review, ????? "Incredible book!!! So well written and sooooo very intriguing. I finished this in one single sitting. Highly recommend!!!!" Reader review, ????? "I think I held my breath almost constantly for the last ten chapters apart from an occasional frantic gulp of air. Day became night and still I read on. I gave this novel five stars. Does it really deserve five stars? Is it really that good? Yes, and then some." Reader review, ????? "Another fantastic crime novel with DCI Lauren Pengelly her sergeant Matt… Brilliant read and can't wait for the next case." Reader review, ????? "What a great mystery… has you guessing from the get-go… this book is one you can't put down from start to finish and has you on the edge of your seat." Reader review, ????? "Fans of Sally Rigby will be in heaven… be warned you are likely to have heart palpitations long before you reach the end… the plot just goes into emotional overdrive and reaches an absolutely nail-biting denouement!" Reader review, ?????

Dawn Cross sits motionless in her recliner, her eyes staring sightlessly at the television screen. Death is no stranger to Silver Fern House… but when Detective Lauren Pengelly arrives at the scene, it's clear she's got a cold-blooded murder on her hands. What should have been a routine investigation at a care home for former entertainers quickly becomes Lauren's most complex case yet. When a second resident is found dead and then a third is targeted, Detective Lauren Pengelly knows she's hunting a killer with a twisted agenda. Each death is different, but there's a pattern emerging that chills her to the bone. As Lauren and DS Matt Price dig deeper into the famous residents' pasts, they uncover secrets that some would kill to keep buried. In a building full of people who've spent their lives playing roles, everyone is a suspect and anyone could be the killer's next victim… Get ready to be totally hooked! From the bestselling author of the Cavendish & Walker series, you won't be able to put this murder mystery down. Fans of LJ Ross, Rachel McLean and J M Dalgliesh will love it. What readers are saying about this series: "It had me hook, line and sinker from the first page… I could not put it down. I was fully engrossed right from the start!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I was hooked and practically inhaled this book!!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A must-read for every crime fiction fan." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Brilliant as always!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Unputdownable, tense… Great series!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Sally Rigby has you hooked from the first paragraph." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I think I held my breath almost constantly for the last ten chapters apart from an occasional frantic gulp of air. Day became night and still I read on. I gave this novel five stars. Does it really deserve five stars? Is it really that good? Yes, and then some." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A gripping Cornish crime thriller that will keep you reading late into the night. The BRAND NEW book in the bestselling series! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When human bones are unearthed at a Cornish archaeological dig, Detective Lauren Pengelly discovers they belong to a teenage girl who vanished thirty years ago. But before she and her partner, DS Matt Price, can discover more, members of the dig team start dying. Lauren must unravel three decades of lies before the body count rises again... What readers are saying about this series: "It had me hook, line and sinker from the first page… I could not put it down. I was fully engrossed right from the start!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A must-read for every crime fiction fan." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Brilliant as always!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Unputdownable, tense… Great series!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Sally Rigby has you hooked from the first paragraph." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I think I held my breath almost constantly for the last ten chapters apart from an occasional frantic gulp of air. Day became night and still I read on. I gave this novel five stars. Does it really deserve five stars? Is it really that good? Yes, and then some." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐