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A Fatal Night - (Ryder and Loveday) by  Faith Martin (Paperback) - 1 of 1

A Fatal Night - (Ryder and Loveday) by Faith Martin (Paperback)

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  • 'A light-hearted twisty thriller... Reminiscent of an Agatha Christie novel, with a great cast of characters.
  • About the Author: Faith Martin has been writing for thirty years and has published over fifty novels.
  • 384 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Crime
  • Series Name: Ryder and Loveday

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'A light-hearted twisty thriller... Reminiscent of an Agatha Christie novel, with a great cast of characters. A real page-turner!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

New Year's Eve, 1962



Book Synopsis



'A light-hearted twisty thriller... Reminiscent of an Agatha Christie novel, with a great cast of characters. A real page-turner!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

New Year's Eve, 1962

New Year's Eve, 1962. As a snowstorm rages in Oxford, the city's elite gather for the most exclusive party of the year. But the celebrations take a dark turn when a guest is found dead in his car the following morning.

What first appears to be a tragic case of freezing to death after crashing into a snowdrift soon unravels into something far more sinister. When WPC Trudy Loveday and Coroner Clement Ryder arrive to investigate, they uncover a tangled web of secrets that plainly point to murder.

With everyone telling different stories about that fateful night, only one thing is clear: several people had reason to want the victim dead. Trudy and Clement must uncover the truth before the killer escapes with the perfect crime.

A gripping, twisty cosy crime novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman and M.C. Beaton.

'Absolutely loved it... The characters were some of the best I've read in a long time.' Angela Marsons, no. 1 bestselling author of the Kim Stone seriesReaders LOVE Faith Martin!

'Absolutely perfect! This is the book I have been craving since I last read the Thursday Murder Club series!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Very entertaining... Full of red herrings, plot twists and turns. I thought I knew who was the killer but I was wrong.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I just love this series... Faith Martin is the modern day Agatha Christie, deftly drawing her characters with a couple of lines... A delight as always.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Well written with likeable and credible protagonists... A perfect addition to this excellent series and perhaps the best to date.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I thoroughly enjoyed reading it... Loved the interaction between the two unlikely main characters who complemented each other so very well as they tried to solve the crime.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'[This] "who done it" is a bit of nostalgia... A great read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I've enjoyed most of Faith Martin's books but this Fatal series is my clear favourite.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This author's books are soothing to the soul. Her characters are likable, and the plots always keep me guessing. Excellent fun.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Ryder and Loveday Series

Book 1: A FATAL OBSESSION

Book 2: A FATAL MISTAKE

Book 3: A FATAL FLAW

Book 4: A FATAL SECRET

Book 5: A FATAL TRUTH

Book 6: A FATAL AFFAIR

Book 7: A FATAL NIGHT

Book 8: A FATAL END



Review Quotes




Praise for Faith Martin:

'Absolutely loved it... The characters were some of the best I've read in a long time.' Angela Marsons, no. 1 bestselling author of the Kim Stone series

'A brilliant book! The pairing of Ryder and Loveday is a stroke of genius.' Clare Chase, author of the Eve Mallow and Tara Thorpe mysteries

'A thrilling whodunit, packed with Martin's trademark labyrinthine plotting, stunning twists and turns.' The Lancashire Post

'A beautifully crafted crime mystery I could not put down.' Anita Davison, author of the Flora Maguire series




About the Author



Faith Martin has been writing for thirty years and has published over fifty novels. She began writing romantic thrillers as Maxine Barry, but quickly turned to crime! It was when she turned to writing detective stories as Faith Martin that she became more widely known. Having lived in Oxfordshire all her life, both the city and the countryside often feature in her novels. The fauna and wildlife of a farming landscape has always played a big part in her life - and often sneaks its way onto the pages of her books.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.27 Inches (H) x 7.0 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .46 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 384
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Crime
Series Title: Ryder and Loveday
Publisher: HQ Digital
Format: Paperback
Author: Faith Martin
Language: English
Street Date: June 17, 2025
TCIN: 94416595
UPC: 9780008410520
Item Number (DPCI): 247-01-1622
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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