Fake Alibi

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THE 18TH ENTRY IN THE GERALDINE STEEL DETECTIVE SERIES A wheelchair-using woman is strangled and her son, Eddy, is arrested. When his alibi falls apart, the police are satisfied that he is guilty. Only Geraldine doubts whether Eddy is cunning enough to kill his mother and cover his tracks so successfully.
The situation becomes more complicated when the girlfriend Eddy claims he was with at the time of the murder denies having met him. Shortly after the girl thinks she is being stalked, her dead body is discovered outside Eddy's house. As the body count grows, the investigation team become confused, putting Geraldine under almost unbearable pressure.
Perfect for fans of Martina Cole, Mel Sherratt and LJ Ross
'Gripping' – Times & Sunday Times Crime Club (Star Pick)
'Unmissable' – Lee Child
'Leigh Russell is a brilliant talent in the thriller field' – Jeffery Deaver
'An impressive series' – Daily Mail "Once again, she has produced a fine example of a police thriller, full of tension, misdirection and with a blend of drama and humour," —Crime Review on Rogue Killer "As the suspense builds, Russell offers a wickedly tantalizing clue about the identity of the killer. Readers will find this a nice addition to this solid procedural series." —Publishers Weekly on Deadly Alibi "This tense and compelling narrative introduces an extraordinary new mystery protagonist. . . . A wide variety of characters come seamlessly together to advance the fast-paced, twisty narrative. Russell paints a careful and intriguing portrait of a small British community while developing a compassionate and complex heroine who's sure to win fans." —Publishers Weekly on Cut Short Leigh Russell is the author of the Geraldine Steel series. The series has sold over a million copies worldwide. Cut Short was shortlisted for the CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger Award, and Leigh has been longlisted for the CWA Dagger in the Library Award. Leigh is chair of the CWA’s Debut Dagger Award judging panel and is a Royal Literary Fellow. Leigh studied at the University of Kent, gaining a Masters degree. She lives in London.

18th in the Geraldine Steel series

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