Family Matters

A deadly party. A vicious attack. A list of suspects. When Katie Frost is murdered a few metres from home, a family is left in turmoil. Who would kill their beautiful girl? DI Allie Shenton and her team delve into the teenager's background, bringing many secrets to light - from her acquaintances, neighbours and friends.

No one has a bad word to say about her, but everyone else has things they're trying to hide, especially after a recent birthday celebration. With limited forensic evidence coming in, Allie's work is doubled when another girl is attacked. Further investigations reveal she too was at the party.

Can Allie work out the truth hidden within the lies to find out who is wreaking havoc on a family's loved ones? And, as threats from the past rear their ugly head within her own team, will she be able to keep them safe at the same timeSet within the gritty streets of Stoke-on-Trent, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery with an emotional pull. Set within the gritty streets of Stoke-on-Trent, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery with an emotional pull. Join your favourite Stoke detective in the unmissable latest book in the critically acclaimed detective series.

Family Matters is the seventh novel in the Allie Shenton series of crime thrillers from the two million selling British author, Mel Sherratt, and perfect for fans of DS Butler, Caroline Mitchell, LJ Ross, Angela Marsons, Joy Ellis and Rachel McClean. 'A gritty, authentic, fast-paced read that you won't want to put down.' Caroline Mitchell 'Mel Sherratt is the new queen of gritty police procedurals.' C L Taylor 'Sherratt is a unique voice in detective fiction.' Mail on Sunday 'I love all Mel Sherratt's books.' Ian Rankin