Where There’s Smoke — A Crime Novel
Book 4 in the Annie Raymond Mysteries crime series
In Where There’s Smoke, Annie unexpectedly finds herself back in East Yorkshire where she runs into some old sparring partners. The opening chapter is below, I hope you enjoy it.
Review Quotes
“This cracking, convoluted page-turner will keep you reading into the small hours…”
“Surprises, entertains, scares and satisfies in equal measure”
“If you haven’t read any of this series, I urge you to do so”
Where There’s Smoke — Prologue
Waves slapped against the low sides of the boat, salt water splashing in the darkness, pinpricks on Vitoria’s skin. The night air cut across her, emphasizing her sense of isolation, but she felt no fear, just an exhilaration she held tight to herself. Too soon to celebrate. The man with her, her pilot for this last short stretch, cut the motor, swiveled the tiny outboard free of the water, and pulled a pair of oars from the floor of the craft.
As he did so he glanced at her as though wondering if the move would alarm her. Maybe it would have if she hadn’t understood every word of the quick-fire exchanges before she’d been pushed out into his care. As they’d helped her…
