Murder by Suspicion - (Ellie Quicke Mystery) by Veronica Heley (Hardcover)

About the Book

Ellie is desperate to find someone to look after her elderly housekeeper, Rose. But employing a carer proves to be a mixed blessing, for Claire is heavily involved with a local church with a charismatic pastor, who - seemingly coincidentally - is looking to Ellie's charitable trust for financial help. Can Ellie trust Claire and Pastor Ambrose?

Book Synopsis

Ellie Quicke finds herself the target of a local cult-like church, but are their motives truly Christian or is there darkness at their heart?

Ellie is desperate to find someone to look after their elderly housekeeper, whose health is failing. But employing a carer found by Ellie's difficult daughter, Diana, proves to be a mixed blessing when Ellie returns from a trip to America to find that carer Claire has implemented a number of bizarre changes to the Quicke household routine.

Claire, is heavily involved in 'the Vision', a local church with a charismatic, powerful pastor, who - seemingly coincidentally - is looking to Ellie for financial help in his current project, housing reformed addicts. But Ellie is suspicious - and more so, when details of Claire's chequered past comes to light. Can Ellie trust Claire and Pastor Ambrose?

Ellie investigates and doesn't like what she finds . . .

Review Quotes

"The latest in Heley's long-running series again draws its appeal from the mix of suspense, gentle humor, an unpredictable plot, and a brave and engaging amateur sleuth"-- "Booklist"

"Ellie remains a formidable heroine"-- "Publishers Weekly"

"Heley offers another solid outing for Ellie, who isn't slowed down a bit by the passage of time"-- "Kirkus Reviews"

About the Author

Veronica Heley is actively involved in her local church and community affairs. She lives in Ealing, West London. Veronica is the creator of the ever-popular Ellie Quicke mysteries, as well as the Abbot Agency series. For more information, or to sign up for the author's monthly newsletter, please go to: www.veronicaheley.com