Blood Lines: A gripping Suffolk coast murder mystery full of twists (Steph Grant Murder Mystery Series Book 2)

Eighteen year-old Darcy Woodard appears to have it all – intelligence, good looks and artistic gifts. His teachers adore him, as does former policewoman Steph Grant, who is now the receptionist at Darcy's college. But beneath the surface - all is not as it seems. Adopted and mixed race, Darcy is convinced he doesn’t fit in. He tries to ignore their online taunts. There's Darcy’s dysfunctional mother Esther who is trapped in a literary time warp. Then there's his sister Marianne, who Darcy desperately wants to protect from the dark forces that surround her. Then tragedy rocks Darcy’s life when a drugs gang forces its way into his life and all the people he cares for. What can Steph and her former boss DI Hale do to protect the local community? And can they really trust Darcy to help them defeat the county lines gang?..M.F Murder, criminal gangs, and a family in torment... Eighteen year-old Darcy Woodard appears to have it all intelligence, good looks and artistic gifts . His teachers adore him, as does former policewoman Steph Grant, who is now the receptionist at Darcy's college. But beneath the surface - all is not as it seems. Darcy is convinced he doesn't fit in with his peers and tries to ignore their online taunts.There's Darcys dysfunctional mother Esther who is trapped in a literary time warp.Then there's his sister Marianne, who Darcy desperately wants to protect from the dark forces that surround her.Then tragedy rocks Darcys life when a drugs gang forces its way into his life and all the people he cares for.What can Steph and her former boss DI Hale do to protect the local community? And can they really trust Darcy to help them defeat the county lines gang? WINNER OF A 2023 CHILL WITH A BOOK PREMIER READERS' AWARD!WINNER OF A 2023 CHILL WITH A BOOK COVER OF THE MONTH AWARD!'This wonderfully fresh take on a crime fighting duo, expertly explores dark, contemporary themes brought to life by a fabulous cast of characters who will stay with you long after the last page.' GRAHAM BARTLETT, AUTHOR OF BAD FOR GOOD Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Suffolk, this gripping new crime series is a dark murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed. Lin Le Versha is not to be missed, a brilliant new talent on the British crime writing scene. Blood Lines is the second thrilling book in the Steph Grant murder mystery series by the brilliant Lin Le Versha. PRAISE FOR BLOOD LINES 'An excellent murder mystery with characters we have all met and worked with at some time.' Fred Hipkiss - Amazon review 'Be advised there's nothing cosy about the plot. Powerful and gritty.' T.J.F - Amazon review 'There is no let up to this story - and I was gripped until the end.' ssharptony - Amazon review 'Definitely recommend it to all crime thriller fans.' Toby Miller - Amazon review' The characterisation and twists and turns of the plot are gripping. A great read.' Alan - Amazon review