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THE MARLOW MURDERS an absolutely gripping crime mystery with a massive twist (Detective Rob Miller Mysteries Book 7) Kindle Edition

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,557 ratings

Winner of Best Crime Fiction at the 2024 National Indie Excellence Awards

Finalist for the 2024 Feathered Quill Award for Best Mystery Thriller

FULL OF TWISTS AND TURNS, A HEARTSTOPPING MYSTERY FROM YOUR NEW CRIME FICTION OBSESSION: BIBA PEARCE.

Debby Morris, mother of two, goes to a Christmas party at historic Hollyhock Manor in Marlow, and never comes home.

A MISSING MOTHER.

Her phone, handbag and Santa’s elf hat are found in a park near the River Thames. The police issue a nationwide search, but Debby is nowhere to be found.

Three weeks later, Debby’s body, still in her elf costume, is discovered five miles downstream from where she disappeared.

A DETECTIVE ON THE BRINK.

Detective Rob Miller is pulled from compassionate leave and put in charge. He’s still reeling from his last botched case, and he knows all eyes are on him — waiting to see if he’ll crack.

Meanwhile, another body is found with their throat slashed . . . and a link is discovered between the two cases that changes everything.

A RACE AGAINST TIME TO STOP A KILLER.

Rob and his team will need to pull out all the stops to catch a twisted killer before anyone else dies.

AN UNSTOPPABLE CRIME MYSTERY THAT YOU WON’T BE ABLE TO PUT DOWN.

This gripping page-turner is perfect for fans of Helen H. Durrant, Mick Herron, Joy Ellis, Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean, Alex Smith and J.M. Dalgliesh.

MEET THE DETECTIVE
DI ROB MILLER
An ambitious young detective gunning for promotion. He will do anything for his job, but can he also keep his personal life under control? His fourteen-month-old son is still keeping him up at night, but at least he has his dog.

THE SETTING
The Murder Investigation Team is based out of leafy Putney, with its overgrown often-flooded riverbanks. One way the river Thames leads into central London, the other out into the countryside. It’s an idyllic setting that masks a criminal underworld.

READERS LOVE BIBA PEARCE:

‘Slick, clever and beautifully contrived, this is
one of the best police procedurals I have read in ages.’ Brown Flopsy Reviews

What a twist at the end. I’d never have guessed.’ Bookchatter Reviews

‘There is
a twist at the end that I really didn't see coming. I had to explain to my other half why I was shouting at my kindle.’ Ebookwyrm Reviews

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Loved it!’ Aileen G.

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police procedural thriller that is accurate and gripping, then this is the book for you.’ Mandy B.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I have been eagerly waiting to get my hands on this one and it
didn’t disappoint.’ Nigel A.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Was looking forward to this book and
I loved it. Story was great. Full of twists and turns. Kept me intrigued.’ Michelle G.

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utterly captivating story that I stayed up late into the night to finish.’ Mags N.

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Gritty and a real thriller which is not for the faint hearted.’ Debra G.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another wonderful thriller by Biba Pearce that I
couldn't put down!’ Rita H.

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absolute gem of a read.’ Anne M.

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Believable, likable characters and a fast-paced plot that keeps you hooked I read this book in one day.’ Karen C.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved how it all intertwined and came together nicely.
Not one to be missed.’ Carol S.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Such a
unique book, I loved the plot and oh my god the characters we're so amazing!!’ Mai H.

ALSO BY BIBA PEARCE
DETECTIVE ROB MILLER MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: THE THAMES PATH KILLER
Book 2: THE WEST LONDON MURDERS
Book 3: THE BISLEY WOOD MURDERS
Book 4: THE BOX HILL KILLER
Book 5: THE SOUTH BANK MURDERS
Book 6: THE SOHO KILLER
Book 7: THE MARLOW MURDERS

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Biba Pearce is a British crime writer and author of the DCI Rob Miller series.Biba grew up in post-apartheid Southern Africa. As a child, she lived on the wild eastern coast and explored the sub-tropical forests and surfed in shark-infested waters.Now a full-time writer with more than twenty-five novels under her belt, Biba lives in leafy Surrey and when she isn't writing, can be found walking through the countryside or kayaking on the river Thames.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CK4X2LF7
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Joffe Books crime thriller, mystery and suspense (October 24, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 24, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1325 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 281 pages
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Biba Pearce is a crime writer and author of the Kenzie Gilmore, Dalton Savage and DCI Rob Miller series. Her books have been shortlisted for the Feathered Quill and the CWA Debut Dagger awards, and The Marlow Murders was voted best crime fiction book in the Indie Excellence Book Awards.

Biba lives in leafy Surrey with her family and when she isn’t writing, can be found walking along the Thames River path - near to where many of her books are set - or rambling through the countryside.

Download a FREE Kenzie Gilmore prequel novella at her website bibapearce dot com.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2024
    Excellent Character and Story development. Twist and turns throughout the whole series with an excellent wrap up in the Marlow Murders. Enjoy.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2024
    What makes this mystery special is the variety of deaths with police personnel nearby. The time between late November and Boxing Day is the background for Rob Miller and his Major Investigation Team (MIT) at Scotland Yard. The death of a relative of a high-ranking investigator shifts the responsibility from rural Marlow to London as the investigation begins.

    The first body shows up floating in a marsh three weeks after she disappears. As the investigation continues, the husband, business associates, wealthy and well-connected people each get scrutiny as the press and social media post about the sensational crimes. Six months previously, the same MIT had employed an independent investigator who turned out to be a serial killer; internal corruption and police management review made rough going for the MIT. Rob Miller had used a blunt approach and needed to show more consideration, especially towards politically well-connected individuals.

    As the investigators split out their inquiries, a holiday party, marital infidelity, business connections, a member of parliament, and even a high-ranking police commissioner get their stories checked and rechecked. What seemed to be an innocent party for top contributors to a small charity blossoms to include several related support personnel.

    Secrets, small and large, become the breakouts of the investigation. One particularly exciting scene involved a knife attack in which the perpetrator ran out the back door and barely escaped capture by swimming across a fast-moving river.

    Whoever you may have expected, including one locked-up suspect, gets turned around several times until the crime is understood and confessions are heard, even with a solicitor (lawyer) present in one case. The last surprise is in Rob's personal life.

    This drama is truly a "who done it" as there were multiple suspects, various plausible perpetrators, and a case or two for courtrooms to consider extenuating circumstances. I enjoyed this fast-paced tale.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023
    This is a fantastic police procedural series. The character depth grows from book to book in a natural and realistic way. Each plot is equally as well played. This mystery is quite twisted, and impossible to fully predict. Bravo for another killer installment.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2023
    Rob Miller has been on compassionate leave for six months following the events of the last book. (The current book does contain spoilers. It is best to read the series in order.) Then he gets a call to investigate a high profile murder. His team, reunited and at work again at last, respond with enthusiasm, and what follow is a swift moving investigation with a couple of twists. This is a well- written book with strong characters and a well-constructed plot. I look forward to more.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
    I really like Rob, the DCI protagonist. I think the Author does a great job in plotting out her stories. I particularly enjoyed this one. An quick and absorbing read. British crime is a fantastic escape for me and this book was a worthwhile read. If British crime is your cup of tea.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2023
    This is the first in the series that I have read. I enjoyed it. It reminded me of the many British mysteries I watch. This one involves a DCI Rob Miller who with his team gets involved in a murder that took place in Marlow. When a young woman leaves a charity Christmas party and is found dead, his team is pulled in to investigate because the young woman is a god daughter to one of his higher ups. He and his team had to prove themselves because of being reprimanded for something that happened in the previous book. He has been off work for several months, his partner had her throat cut but survived and the two of them now have a baby. All the while his supervisor, fears that there will be another fiasco that will make them all look bad. There were several suspects and I enjoyed how the author slowly put the pieces together. This was an enjoyable read and would recommend to anyone who loves a good British mystery.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2024
    I liked the storyline as it twisted & turned. We thought it was the fat lady who sang. Was it the husband?The good guy is patiently following the lead and he found a surprise along the way.
    I think most folks who love "who did it?" books will enjoy this book.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023
    This was a fast and easy read. It was a police procedural set near London. There were several crimes here to be solved, and this was done mostly by figuring out the backgrounds of the people involved and through supposition of their motives, rather than by acquiring crime evidence. Though the author had devised quite creative backstories to make the elements of the plot all come together, the story wasn’t especially riveting. Similarly, there is little in the way of characterization or the relationships of the key players, so I didn’t feel engaged in their lives. However, I was new to this series and read this book (which is seventh in the series) as a stand-alone. Presumably people reading the series would feel more connection with the protagonist and his team.
    I was provided with an ARC (thanks to the author & publisher!) and I am voluntarily posting my honest review.
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  • roger hunter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product
    Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2024
    As per title
  • Brian Minter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read. like the rest of the series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 17, 2024
    I’ve read them all. Biba Pearce is a great crime author. I look forward to exploring more of her books
  • Leseratte
    2.0 out of 5 stars Leider absteigende Qualität in einer sehr gut gestarteten Serie
    Reviewed in Germany on January 7, 2024
    Ich habe die ersten Bände verschlungen und mich über eine neue Krimireihe gefreut. Dieser Band war eine Enttäuschung. Der Bösewicht ist von Anfang an klar, dann wird noch ein wenig herumgerätselt und kurz vor Ende hat der Kommissar dann eine Erleuchtung und damit ist - schwupp - der Fall gelöst. Schade ums Geld.
  • Eva Maria Martin Leon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in Spain on December 5, 2023
    Amazingly good, never guessed who was the murderer! I loved too the romantic side. It makes you feel on edge till the end. Bravo!
    Waiting for the next.
  • Doreen A Fernandes
    5.0 out of 5 stars A missing mother
    Reviewed in India on October 24, 2023
    Debby Morris fails to return home after a party. Her husband reports her missing. When her corpse is found, Rob Miller is on the case. Why would someone kill her? Is it because she discovered some dark secret? A gripping mystery with unprecedented twists which is rivetting and gut wrenching.

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