One Dark Lie

Clare Chase

Dec 2016 · Death by Choc Lit

About this ebook

The truth can hurt, and sometimes it leads to murder … 

After becoming embroiled in a murder investigation, Nate Bastable and Ruby Fawcett have decided to opt for the quiet life. But crime has a habit of following them around. 

When her work dries up, Ruby finds herself accepting a job researching and writing about Diana Patrick-John, a colourful and enigmatic Cambridge academic. Simple enough. But then there’s the small fact that Diana was found dead in suspicious circumstances in her home – the very place where Ruby has now been invited to stay. 

As she begins to uncover Diana’s secret life, Ruby’s sleuthing instinct kicks in, leaving her open to danger and retribution. But can she rely on Nate to support her? Especially when his behaviour has become increasingly distant and strange, almost as though he had something to hide …

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Ratings and reviews

Nate and Ruby are living a quiet life together, but crime seems to be following them. Ruby finds a job researching and writing about Diana Patrick-John, a Cambridge academic. Unfortunately, Diana was found dead under suspicious circumstances in her home ..the place where Ruby has been invited to stay. Nate is not real happy about Ruby moving under another man's roof, even if it is only for a writing job. But Nate has his own secrets, things he does not want to tell Ruby about. He calls it protecting her, and in some ways it is. But when Ruby starts investigating the death of her subject, she finds herself in more danger than she thought possible. Where is Nate and why is he not supporting her? He's become more secretive and distant and he certainly isn't there for her. ONE DARK LIE is the follow up to A STRANGER'S HOUSE. It's well-written with great return characters. There are lots of twists and a mystery that just doesn't quit until the very last page. Many thanks to the author / Choc Lit / Netgalley for the digital copy of this book. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own. 4 Stars for the book .... 5 stars for the series.

An excellent and gripping read. Another classic mystery by Clare Chase. First class.