Venom in the Blood: The completely gripping crime thriller with a nail-biting twist!
Jul 2024 · A Dr Vanessa Marwood Crime Thriller Book 1 · Embla Books
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'Wow! I loved, loved, loved this book!... A thrilling start to my new favourite crime series!' Reader review, 5 stars
A twisted killer. A tangled web of lies. Dr Vanessa Marwood's past is coming back to haunt her...
When three bodies are found in the grounds of an old butterfly farm, each with a small cut delicately filled with spider silk, it's clear why Forensic Entomologist Dr Vanessa Harwood is requested on the scene.
Vanessa swore she'd never go back to Greensands. Not after what happened. She still remembers running through the long grass, his hand grasping for hers. Then suddenly, her brother was gone - Vincent was only twelve, and it was her fault.
Besides, her bags are packed, she has a ticket for New York and a new job. Then her oldest friend, DCI Paul Truss, begs her for help - and she knows it's time to come home. But it's not long before another body turns up and Vanessa realises she's been lured into a deadly trap.
Can she find her way out of this twisted web before it's too late? Or will what happened twenty years ago finally catch up with her?
Fans of Angela Marsons, Patricia Cornwell and Cara Hunter will be absolutely gripped until the final, breathtaking twist.
Readers love Venom in the Blood!
'Gripping and endlessly fascinating, VENOM IN THE BLOOD introduces a sleuth whose unique specialty will make you shiver. A chilling start to what promises to be a terrific new series' Tess Gerritsen
'I would gasp out loud!! It was unputdownable and very engrossing' Reader review, 5 stars
'My first 5 star read of the year' Reader review, 5 stars
'Unique and addictive!' Reader review, 5 stars
'Very creepy... a fantastic read! It had great suspense, intrigue, action, serial killers, gruesome murders, a great who-done-it, and some really crazy twists and turns! Can't wait for more!' Reader review, 5 stars
A twisted killer. A tangled web of lies. Dr Vanessa Marwood's past is coming back to haunt her...
When three bodies are found in the grounds of an old butterfly farm, each with a small cut delicately filled with spider silk, it's clear why Forensic Entomologist Dr Vanessa Harwood is requested on the scene.
Vanessa swore she'd never go back to Greensands. Not after what happened. She still remembers running through the long grass, his hand grasping for hers. Then suddenly, her brother was gone - Vincent was only twelve, and it was her fault.
Besides, her bags are packed, she has a ticket for New York and a new job. Then her oldest friend, DCI Paul Truss, begs her for help - and she knows it's time to come home. But it's not long before another body turns up and Vanessa realises she's been lured into a deadly trap.
Can she find her way out of this twisted web before it's too late? Or will what happened twenty years ago finally catch up with her?
Fans of Angela Marsons, Patricia Cornwell and Cara Hunter will be absolutely gripped until the final, breathtaking twist.
Readers love Venom in the Blood!
'Gripping and endlessly fascinating, VENOM IN THE BLOOD introduces a sleuth whose unique specialty will make you shiver. A chilling start to what promises to be a terrific new series' Tess Gerritsen
'I would gasp out loud!! It was unputdownable and very engrossing' Reader review, 5 stars
'My first 5 star read of the year' Reader review, 5 stars
'Unique and addictive!' Reader review, 5 stars
'Very creepy... a fantastic read! It had great suspense, intrigue, action, serial killers, gruesome murders, a great who-done-it, and some really crazy twists and turns! Can't wait for more!' Reader review, 5 stars
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July 4, 2024
The first installment of Dr Vanessa Marwood an forensic entomologist who is asked to postpone her flight to New York for her new job, four bodies are found. Full of intrigue with plenty of twists. An excellent start already looking forward to the next book. A very good read. Thanks to Embela Books and Netgalley for this review copy.
About the author
Tracy Buchanan writes her bestselling thrillers from the Buckinghamshire home she shares with her detective husband, their anime-obsessed daughter and Bronte, the greedy but adorable King Charles Cavalier that's always by her side.
She draws inspiration from tales told by her Sri Lankan grandparents and her mother's love of all things crime (reading not causing!). With a garden that's like a five-star hotel for wildlife, Tracy is also intrigued by all animals, especially insects.
Having honed her skills in travel journalism and communications, Tracy now balances her working days between weaving new novels, mentoring fellow writers, and helping companies tell their stories.
She draws inspiration from tales told by her Sri Lankan grandparents and her mother's love of all things crime (reading not causing!). With a garden that's like a five-star hotel for wildlife, Tracy is also intrigued by all animals, especially insects.
Having honed her skills in travel journalism and communications, Tracy now balances her working days between weaving new novels, mentoring fellow writers, and helping companies tell their stories.
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