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WATCH HER DIE an absolutely addictive crime thriller with a huge twist (Detective Temple Mystery Book 1) Kindle Edition

by DEBORAH LUCY (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 1,853 ratings
MEET A NEW AUTHOR WHO WILL TAKE YOU ON AN ADDICTIVE CRIME THRILLER JOURNEY.

Please note this book was originally published as Death Watch.

HE WATCHED HER DIE.

Who murdered Greta Ashton-Jones? This beautiful married woman is found naked, strangled and tied to her bed. Who’s been watching her and taking pictures of her? Who needed to kill her — and why?

Detective Inspector Temple investigates. It’s not the straightforward ‘domestic murder’ he’s been told. Written off by a boss who’s relegated him to the back office, he knows he has to find her killer and fast, but he soon has trouble of his own.

He’s on the wrong side of the law trying to protect himself and his family when a dangerous criminal with a vendetta is released from prison. As things go wrong, losing his job is the least of his problems.

Temple uncovers a tangled web of deceit, betrayal and blackmail which leads him to a depraved undercover world.

CAN DETECTIVE TEMPLE CATCH THE KILLER BEFORE HIS OWN LIFE FALLS APART?

DISCOVER A MURDER MYSTERY YOU WON’T WANT TO PUT DOWN TILL THE STUNNING CONCLUSION.

Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Damien Boyd, Rachel Abbott, Patricia Gibney or Mark Billingham.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT WATCH HER DIE:

“Could not put it down.” SP

“Well written and plotted, an excellent and complex crime novel.” MP

“Loved this book, gripping story, kept me guessing till the end.” DW

“Compulsive read!” GC

THE DETECTIVE
As a small boy, DI Temple found his mother dead. She had been brutally murdered, with the crime unresolved. Temple is a man on a mission to find her killer, it’s why he joined the police. With the past throwing a long shadow over his life, as a detective, this makes him even more determined to seek justice for other victims as he hunts their killers. His personal quest makes him difficult to live with and difficult to work with and his relationships suffer. But he’ll stop at nothing to protect his family, even though they are estranged and if it means breaking the law.

THE SETTING
The DI Temple novels are set in Wiltshire, a largely rural county. Its landscape of beautiful rolling hills, downs and valleys gives no immunity to the crime that infects its scattered towns and villages. Steeped in ancient history, the tourist guides make no mention of the organised crime groups, the murders and turf wars, or the drugs that saturate the streets, lanes and school playgrounds. The M4 artery across the top of the county pumps its poison from London and Bristol, linking east and west coasts, providing criminal gangs and networks with an easy route to ply their deadly trade.

THE AUTHOR
Deborah Lucy worked for 25 years in Wiltshire Police, alongside a number of senior investigating officers as they investigated major crimes, including murders, missing persons, abduction and kidnaps. For three years she worked in the missing adults and children arena, with police, government policy advisers and charities. Latterly, she conducted lifestyle inquiries for international blue chip companies into the lives of billionaires, millionaires and politically exposed people around the world. She has a master’s degree in historical research.

ALSO BY DEBORAH LUCY
DI TEMPLE SERIES
Book 1: WATCH HER DIE
Book 2: DEAD OF NIGHT
Book 3: LEFT FOR DEAD
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07TXW97PG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Joffe Books crime, thriller, and mystery
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 3, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 346 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1789311457
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  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Detective Temple Mystery
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Deborah Lucy was born in Southsea and bought up in Portsmouth, England, the island city.

In her working life, Deb has worked alongside a number of police senior investigating officers as they’ve investigated major crime – from murder, to missing persons to abduction and kidnaps. She’s been at the 7am starts and the 3am finishes, the ‘golden hour’s,’ the high’s, the low’s, the breakthrough’s, the arrests. The slog. The politics.

For three years she worked in the missing adults and children arena, with police, UK government policy advisors and charities. Latterly, she conducted KYC lifestyle enquiries for international blue-chip companies.

She is a fiction, non-fiction author and ghost writer and was a consultant on UK ITV and Netflix true crime drama series, A Confession starring Martin Freeman and Imelda Staunton, the extraordinary story of the capture of UK murderer and serial killer Christopher Halliwell.

Karen Edwards, the mother of Becky Godden-Edwards, one of Halliwell’s victims, approached Deborah Lucy to help her write A Killer’s Confession. It tells the heart-breaking story of Karen’s long fight for justice for her daughter Becky.

Her real life crime experiences lend authenticity to her crime novels Watch Her Die, Dead of Night and Left for Dead.

Deborah Lucy strives to make her books entertaining and find fans amongst those who are the hardest to please – the most discerning of crime readers and real life detectives. The novels attract 85% four and five star reviews.

She has a master’s degree in historical research.

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  • doming a'. 17
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2019
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    This novel has a lot of twists and turns I enjoyed guessing whom I thought were the guilty persons

    I wasn't sold at the end. I wished it would had a little more story line, especially about if he'll took the son home or not. That would have been nice to know!
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  • booklover
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent New Crime Series
    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2019
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    Many thanks to the author / Joffe Books / Books n All Book Promotions. I received a digital copy of this crime fiction at no charge, I am leaving this review voluntarily. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

    DI Temple is called upon to investigate the murder of a woman who was found strangled in her bed. As usual, law enforcement first looks at the husband. In this instance, the husband has been out of the country.

    It becomes a lot more complicated when the medical examiner sends a report showing the woman was 2 months pregnant. Her husband's? It also comes to light that the victim was seeing more than one man while her husband was gone. Of course, the husband was having his own affairs when he was traveling.

    Too add more smoke and mirrors to Temple's life, a criminal with vengeance on his mind, is released from prison and immediately targets Temple. First his house is set afire .... the arsonist finds an unregistered in Temple's house .. he also finds a paper with his estranged wife's name and address.

    DI Temple joined the police when, as a small child, found his mother who had been murdered. The crime was never solved. This has made him a dedicated detective, a bull dog who doesn't let go until justice is served. The same thing that has made the man, also have interfered with his personal life .. but he will go to great lengths to protect his family.

    Lies and deceit, betrayal, blackmail .. this book has a little bit of everything that makes a gripping crime fiction. The author has brought her experience of working within the law enforcement world of investigating major crimes and creating a credible story.
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  • fred
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Read
    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2020
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    Good story line, but found to many side stories. Would like to read next book to finish the complete story behind Temple ( main character).
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  • st
    5.0 out of 5 stars Watch Her Die
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2024
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    What to say about a book like this. The story line of course is about murder. Who did it. Could be any number of people. The ending will surprise you. A very good crime thriller.
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  • snave51
    4.0 out of 5 stars Well written
    Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2019
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    D I Temple seems to be between a rock and a hard space in this book . So much is going on took me a bit to get it all sorted out. A murder in the 1980s . A pending divorce . A woman found murdered and tied up in her bed . A foul tempered inspector breathing down his neck . The woman's life was very complicated . Oh, yes a touch of arson from someone he had locked up.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gc
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2019
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    This was a very good read. Well written. From the beginning right to the very last page. Could not put it down. Very good recommendation.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2019
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    Very interesting and enjoyable story. The characters were believable and complex. The plot starts off as a murder but becomes much more. Well written.
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  • Lulubak
    3.0 out of 5 stars Okay
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2019
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    This book was okay. Just meandered on a lot in places. No one was happy in this book. The detective just seemed to go from from problem to another which was off putting for me. English police procedures usual have some humour but this was sadly lacking. Not a bad book over all though. I give three stars.
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  • Pandora
    3.0 out of 5 stars Sehr unrealistisch
    Reviewed in Germany on September 19, 2019
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    Das Buch wäre eigentlich sehr spannend gewesen. Aber es enthielt zu viele unrealistische Nebenhandlungen.
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  • Maggie Ondrejicka
    5.0 out of 5 stars Luv luv luved it
    Reviewed in Canada on November 10, 2019
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    Omg on the edge of my seat
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  • Tamborine Girl
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting but uncomfortable read
    Reviewed in Australia on July 31, 2019
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    I am not sure that I particularly like DI Temple as he has just a few too many flaws. I will read the second book to see if he demonstrates any redeeming characteristics.
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  • Caz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 22, 2024
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    Very enjoyable read. The way technology is used. The secrets and lies and of course gut instinct. Will have to look out more from this author. Would definitely recommend this book.
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  • Chic
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good story - weak ending.
    Reviewed in Canada on August 28, 2019
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    I enjoyed the story and thought it was interesting throughout. I must say, however, that I was disappointed with the ending. Some authors "leave you hanging" at the end, but this was just unfinished with too many things left unsettled.
    Had it not been for the ending, I would have given it 4 stars.
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