I’m delighted to be able to introduce my new novel, The Crochet Killer, which has been released today.

The Crochet Killer at Amazon.co.uk

The Crochet Killer at Amazon.com

I’ve had a lot of fun writing this, even if it is a book with some dark moments. I absolutely love the characters and have had a great time making them do what I wanted them to do (and sometimes vice versa).

This is the first book in the series which introduces Detective Teddie McKay, getting ahead in Robbery-Homicide in a city that has infinitely more of the former than the latter. In over her head, with a serial killer on the loose, she has no choice but to rely on other people instead of her gut instinct. Nicknamed The Crochet Killer by the media, the man certainly has a gift for needlework. It’s just a shame that his canvases of choice are the faces of the women he hunts and kills.

Of course, as the body count rises, people are bound to question if she is up to the task. In her darkest moments alone, beer in hand, she’s having doubts herself. The Chief is under pressure and he’s more than happy to pass some of that along. He’s even made sure that one of the best forensic investigators in the country, Kathryn Greene, joins the team to make sure they’re not missing anything.

There is no escape from her lack of success. The case is on rolling rotation on the TV news, where the face of her ex-girlfriend Tammy Johnson is a constant reminder of the other failures in her life too. When Tammy reappears in her life, Teddie finds it hard to believe that she’s not there just for the story. Is she willing to risk letting her back in if it means she will lose this case for good if anyone finds out?

And what else is she prepared to risk to finally bring The Crochet Killer to justice?