‘Intelligent crime fiction — leaves the reader hungry for more.’ Val McDermid, No. 1 bestselling author
CWA DAGGER AWARD-WINNING JIM KELLY’S ABSOLUTELY GRIPPING CRIME MYSTERY SERIES SET IN THE STUNNING CAMBRIDGESHIRE FENS.
Praise for Jim Kelly:
‘Kelly goes from strength to strength.’ The Mirror
‘Kelly is fast gaining a reputation for his literate, atmospheric novels.’ Daily Mail
‘Intensely atmospheric.’ Literary Review
_________
In the quiet, remote landscape of the Cambridgeshire Fens, the past is never truly buried — and neither are its secrets.
Twenty-seven years ago.
The air is thick from a stifling heatwave when a small aircraft crashes into the dusty fenland landscape. A young woman emerges from the wreckage, clutching an infant to her chest.
Maggie and the baby are the only survivors.
Now.
Maggie is dying. And she has something to tell journalist Philip Dryden. She must put things right.
What Maggie tells him means that a crash has turned into a crime. An unsolved crime that will put them all in danger.
An unputdownable crime mystery, laced with dark secrets and a protagonist who is as flawed as he is determined, perfect for fans of Joy Ellis, Caro Ramsay, Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths, LJ Ross or Jack Cartwright.
READERS LOVE THE FIRE BABY :
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was absolutely astonished by the twists . . . Leaves you gasping.’ John C.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Difficult to put down. The story twists and turns all the way through and the tension builds. ’ Smartlady
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Kept me turning the pages with enthusiasm. ’ johnverp
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Brilliant!! ’ Lotty
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ A powerful and well-written crime novel which stays with you after you have read the last page.’ Damaskcat
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A compelling read that I couldn't put down!’ Kenno
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Clever, intelligent and beautifully written. ’ tallulah
MEET PHILIP DRYDEN
Philip Dryden’s beautiful wife has been lying in a coma ever since a horrific car accident he blames himself for. Living alone on his houseboat, Dryden’s guilt has never subsided as he was pulled to safety by an unknown rescuer and failed to save her. His role as an investigative journalist is both his salvation and his curse, as Dryden’s relentless passion for uncovering the truth often drives him into the heart of mysteries that threaten his own safety.
THE SETTING
The Cambridgeshire Fens are known for their miles of open, remote farmlands and endless skies. The constant threat of flooding and the unpredictable weather make it a difficult terrain to navigate, but the locals wouldn’t wish to be anywhere else. The desolate beauty stretches as far as the eye can see.
ALSO BY JIM KELLY THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE FENS MYSTERIES
Book 1: THE WATER CLOCK
Book 2: THE FIRE BABY
Description:
‘Intelligent crime fiction — leaves the reader hungry for more.’ Val McDermid, No. 1 bestselling author
CWA DAGGER AWARD-WINNING JIM KELLY’S ABSOLUTELY GRIPPING CRIME MYSTERY SERIES SET IN THE STUNNING CAMBRIDGESHIRE FENS.
Praise for Jim Kelly:
‘Kelly goes from strength to strength.’ The Mirror
‘Kelly is fast gaining a reputation for his literate, atmospheric novels.’ Daily Mail
‘Intensely atmospheric.’ Literary Review
_________
In the quiet, remote landscape of the Cambridgeshire Fens, the past is never truly buried — and neither are its secrets.
Twenty-seven years ago.
The air is thick from a stifling heatwave when a small aircraft crashes into the dusty fenland landscape. A young woman emerges from the wreckage, clutching an infant to her chest.
Maggie and the baby are the only survivors.
Now.
Maggie is dying. And she has something to tell journalist Philip Dryden. She must put things right.
What Maggie tells him means that a crash has turned into a crime. An unsolved crime that will put them all in danger.
An unputdownable crime mystery, laced with dark secrets and a protagonist who is as flawed as he is determined, perfect for fans of Joy Ellis, Caro Ramsay, Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths, LJ Ross or Jack Cartwright.
READERS LOVE THE FIRE BABY :
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was absolutely astonished by the twists . . . Leaves you gasping.’ John C.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Difficult to put down. The story twists and turns all the way through and the tension builds. ’ Smartlady
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Kept me turning the pages with enthusiasm. ’ johnverp
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Brilliant!! ’ Lotty
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ A powerful and well-written crime novel which stays with you after you have read the last page.’ Damaskcat
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A compelling read that I couldn't put down!’ Kenno
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Clever, intelligent and beautifully written. ’ tallulah
MEET PHILIP DRYDEN
Philip Dryden’s beautiful wife has been lying in a coma ever since a horrific car accident he blames himself for. Living alone on his houseboat, Dryden’s guilt has never subsided as he was pulled to safety by an unknown rescuer and failed to save her. His role as an investigative journalist is both his salvation and his curse, as Dryden’s relentless passion for uncovering the truth often drives him into the heart of mysteries that threaten his own safety.
THE SETTING
The Cambridgeshire Fens are known for their miles of open, remote farmlands and endless skies. The constant threat of flooding and the unpredictable weather make it a difficult terrain to navigate, but the locals wouldn’t wish to be anywhere else. The desolate beauty stretches as far as the eye can see.
ALSO BY JIM KELLY
THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE FENS MYSTERIES
Book 1: THE WATER CLOCK
Book 2: THE FIRE BABY
More by Jim Kelly coming soon!