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Raw Material (The Beatrice Stubbs Series) Paperback – December 3, 2013

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Ever feel like you're being watched?

London 2012. A Portuguese cleaner under a railway bridge. Two schoolgirls on a canal bank. A French student at a bus stop. All victims of the same serial offender.

This predator must be stopped before exposure becomes assault. But how do you catchsomeone who prowls the London Underground, leaving no more trace than a shadow?

From deserted Pembrokeshire beaches, through the underpasses of London, to the remote Irish countryside, Beatrice uncovers the darker side of human nature.


Each book of the Beatrice Stubbs Series works stand-alone.

If you enjoy Ann Cleeves, Peter Grainger and Peter James, you'll love Raw Material.


"There's twists and turns, hidden layers, subliminal messages and intelligent banter aplenty. If you loved Beatrice Stubbs in the first novel of the series, you will seriously fall at her feet when you reach the end of Raw Material. Now, where's book three ..?" Amazon reviewer

 "Loved this book! Loved all the characters and their interaction. Found myself reading so fast to see what was going to happen that I had to make myself slow down so as not to miss all the details." MHyatt, Amazon

"Two lines of enquiry, both gripping. I wanted to stop everything else to keep reading. Particularly joyful to have a novel filled with strong and realistic women." Dawn, Amazon
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  1. Book 2 of 14
    The Beatrice Stubbs Series
  2. Print length
    318 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    December 3, 2013
  5. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.8 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    3952397040
  7. ISBN-13
    978-3952397046
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"... what starts out as a light-hearted caper turns into something horribly grim. The truth is more terrible than anyone imagined and the final chapters are heart-stoppingly moving and exciting." - Chris Curran, author of Mindsight

"Raw Material is an excellent crime novel full of humour and horrors. I was hooked from start to finish by the plot, the rising tension and looming menace, and the many-faceted personalities--even minor characters leap off the page." - Helle, Amazon Reviewer

"The Beatrice Stubbs European crime series takes us to many exotic locations. But this is closer to home - too close for comfort." - Darksider, book blogger

About the Author

Jill grew up in Wales, Africa and the Middle East, where her curiosity for culture took root and triggered an urge to write. After graduating in English Literature and Theatre Studies, she worked as an actor, teacher, writer, director, editor, journalist and cultural trainer all over Europe. Now based in Switzerland, Jill is a founder member of the Triskele Books collective, co-curates litmag The Woolf and is a regular columnist for Words with JAM magazine. She lives with her husband and three dogs, and in an attic overlooking a cemetery, she writes. Find out more about her European crime series (as ebooks and print) here: beatrice-stubbs.com/

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Prewett Publishing (December 3, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 318 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3952397040
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3952397046
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.8 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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CJP
5.0 out of 5 stars Another smart, twisty mystery from a writer to watch
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2014
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One sunrise, Beatrice Stubbs is taking a break from her high-stress job on the Metropolitan Police by frolicking on a deserted beach near Cardiff with her long-time love, Matthew. Within minutes, Beatrice's bag is snatched, and by the end of the day someone has broken into her house, yet the local police see nothing beyond a heedless lad kicking over the traces.

Beatrice suspects more, but she can't stay to investigate, because her boss summons her back to London to deal with the disturbing case of a flasher who stalks young, vulnerable women. But behind Beatrice's back, Matthew and Adrian, her downstairs neighbor, decide to help out with the investigation in Wales. Too bad they have just enough sense of what cops do to get them into serious trouble. Now Beatrice has to find a way to keep them safe at the same time as she stops the flasher before he turns to rape....
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Carolien S
4.0 out of 5 stars Two interesting mysteries in one
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2023
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In this second instalment of the Beatrice Stubbs series, we are offered two storylines. While on holiday on the Welsh coast with her partner, Beatrice's handbag is stolen followed by a break-in at the cottage where they are staying. Beatrice does not have time to try and figure out why she has been targeted as she is seconded to the Transport Police to try and apprehend a stalker before his actions escalate beyond exposure. But her neighbour, Adrian and partner, Matthew start investigating the events in Wales with potential horrible consequences. Two well-plotted mysteries and I am enjoying getting to know the characters, definitely continuing this series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Avoid slaughter houses
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2020
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After finishing this, I will eat less meat, so vivid are the author's words. Smiles, suspense, and a gripping (almost able to smell it) ending.
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ivbell
4.0 out of 5 stars Two mysteries in one
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2021
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There’s a serial flasher getting worse with every encounter and a series of thefts. The flasher’s one distinctive feature is a bad odor. The thefts seem to be about photographs, but why? While Beatrice works the flasher case, Adrian (neighbor) and Matthew play sleuth and, as you would expect, get more than they bargained for. A good story with interesting characters.
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Nancy Lyter
4.0 out of 5 stars This series is getting better with every book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2019
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I am enjoying this Beatrice Stubbs series. Each book brings in new characters, along with the old. A quirky one or two, which I like. The writing is good! I have already started the next book.
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Yncs50
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written, interesting.
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2019
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A good read, kept me turning pages.
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Diana H. Maine
5.0 out of 5 stars Great mystery series
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2017
I thoroughly enjoyed my ‘boxed set’ of 3 titles by JJ Marsh. The ‘set’ consisted of the first 3 books in Ms. Marsh’s Beatrice Stubbs mystery series: BEHIND CLOSED DOORS - RAW MATERIAL - TREAD SOFTLY.
The lead characters were very flawed; very likable; very detailed. Beatrice - bipolar with hints of a prior suicide attempt, Detective Inspector for the Metropolitan Police; her husband Matthew and neighbor Adrian.
The plots were edgy, suspenseful and detailed; very character-driven.
The ‘sense of place’ (which first attracted me to the series) was extremely well-done. I really felt a part of the locations.
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS took place mainly in Zurich, Switzerland. I liked the back and forth of the murder scenes and the current investigations. It helped set the tone and especially the personalities of the victims. I quite liked the development of the team’s characters and Herr Karl Kalin.
RAW MATERIAL was set in UK locations. A seemingly innocent set of photographs from a beach holiday turn into the basis for a major investigation. Adrian and Matthew ‘help out’ on the case.
TREAD SOFTLY was my favorite title mainly because of its northern Spain location. The descriptions - of foods, wines, vineyards, wineries, Spanish cities and towns, people - were superb. The plot was very well-paced which I liked.
I liked these mysteries so much that I ordered the next 3 titles in the Beatrice Stubbs series.
**I do want to note that I didn’t order the ‘boxed set’ - I ordered 3 individual books. The digital ‘set’ titles were awkward to read. There was no access to each title’s table of contents. I like to move around in a book and often reread passages or confirm details. While I could bookmark, I couldn’t maneuver well in the books. This is nothing to do with the writing, but a glitch or problem with the format.
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Saunji
4.0 out of 5 stars Love the whole series !
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2018
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What a great discovery Beatrice Stubbs has been .... it was a very entertaining mystery and liked getting to know more about her personal life .
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Sandra C. Kilfoyl
5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery, humanity, and forgiveness
Reviewed in Canada on February 10, 2013
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Raw Material, the second in the series, keeps you on the edge of your seat. Never sure of what the outcome is going to be. JJ Marsh's detailed descriptions of the plot, people and scenery are great. You can really picture what her story is about. I love Beatrice, with all her faults and skills to get a job done. I am not the biggest mystery buff, but this series keeps me wanting more and enjoying the read.
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Kari S
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in France on January 26, 2013
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After reading Behind Closed Doors, I was really looking forward to seeing what happened next to Beatrice Stubbs. I wasn't disappointed. In this book, we learn more about her health, her partner and friends, while being held captive to the suspense all the way till the end. I'm as excited about getting to know this atypical main character (a 50-something woman police detective coping with bipolar disease, unmarried but with a live-apart partner), as I was when I first discovered Kay Scarpetta. I can't wait for the next episode!
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pigginhell
5.0 out of 5 stars She's back!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2013
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I met Beatrice some time ago in Behind Closed Doors. As I got to know her, I admired her resilience and courage battling her personal beasties alongside those in her professional life.
In Raw Material I feel I'm hooking up with an old acquaintance, and very happy I am to be in her world again. The story opens with Beatrice and her companion, Matthew, enjoying a break in South Wales. After an early morning jaunt taking photographs on the beach, Beatrice's bag is snatched and the following morning someone breaks into their holiday cottage and steals the camera.
On her return to London, Beatrice has a far more sinister crime to solve. Or that's what you think.
What starts out as a somewhat insignificant petty theft turns into to something far more cold-hearted, cruel and chilling? At the same time, the Finsbury Park Flasher is stepping up his activity and becoming more dangerous.
Beatrice is on form and although she retains her vaguely scatty old bird persona, JJ Marsh effortlessly gives Beatrice a character who is feisty, proficient and insightful whilst still being the slightly paranoid DI we know and love . This time she has help from some beautifully crafted characters, both professionals and amateurs. As with the BCD, you can see each character clearly. You share their fears and fortunes. The story is fast paced and the images daunting and harrowing in equal measure. Beatrice and Matthew are the only two characters familiar to both books, and it was interesting getting to know Matthew better. However Beatrice's meddlesome but good-hearted neighbour nearly steals the limelight. I hope we get to meet him again.
Another brilliant outing for Beatrice and friends. Outstanding story, original idea, descriptively beautiful, authentic characters. Loved it and want more please.
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Jackie Pliez
4.0 out of 5 stars Ray Material
Reviewed in France on August 16, 2021
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Good nouvel
But I lied réadaptation le new book I bouges hésiterai. Ne cause I paie italia but I ont accès To
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david mitchell
4.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 23, 2019
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An entertaining read with some interesting characters and strong action. Perhaps a little far-fetched but I shall certainly carry on with the series.
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