Cold Pressed by Jj Marsh

Cold Pressed by Jj Marsh

British crime fiction where characters become people and place is part of the story.

Santorini. Turquoise seas, ancient ruins and beautiful sunsets. And a woman thrown from a cliff.

The violent death shocks fellow passengers of the Empress Louise, a grand cruise liner packed with British tourists. For newly promoted Inspector Nikos Stephanakis, the case poses linguistic and cultural problems. His request for assistance yields unexpected results.

DI Beatrice Stubbs, called in as support, flies to Greece. What with tension at home, the timing couldn't be better. She anticipates a few days in the sun and a swift resolution.

Yet an earlier death at sea proves suspicious and when another elderly lady is killed in her cabin, terror spreads like contagion. Murder is aboard. And someone has Beatrice in his sights.

From the Cyclades to the Dodecanese, Nikos and Beatrice pursue the killer and unearth a secret.

Revenge is a dish best served cold.

Each book works as a stand-alone novel.

If you enjoy Faith Martin, Roy Lewis and Betty Rowlands, you'll love Cold Pressed.

This is J Marsh's fourth snappily written crime mystery featuring the feisty but vulnerable Stubbs, a most appealing character. It's all highly diverting, and an ideal read for those who like their crime with a lighter, less gruesome touch. - Caroline Sanderson, The Bookseller

With characters you love to hate, and just plain adore, Cold Pressed is a perfect balance of suspense, crime, and literary genius. - Jessica Bell, Vine Leaves Literary Journal 978-3952425824

JJ Marsh is the author of The Beatrice Stubbs series, which has been featured in The Guardian Readers' Recommend and The Bookseller's Editor's Pick. He is also the founder of Triskele Books, an award-winning author collective that was created in 2011. Triskele creates initiatives to promote other writers, such as Triskele LitFest and The Big5 Competition, in addition to publishing 21 novels. Co-editor of The Woolf, Zürich's literary ezine and authors' workshop - Journalist for Words with JAM, the journal for writers - Reviewer for Bookmuse, the readers' site with a difference