{"product_id":"family-matters-mel-sherratt-9798311491884","title":"Family Matters: A gripping detective crime thriller","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA deadly party. A vicious attack. A list of suspects.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen 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.\u003cp\u003eNo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSet 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily Matters\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e'A gritty, authentic, fast-paced read that you won't want to put down.'\u003c\/i\u003e Caroline Mitchell \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Mel Sherratt is the new queen of gritty police procedurals.'\u003c\/i\u003e C L Taylor \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Sherratt is a unique voice in detective fiction.' \u003c\/i\u003eMail on Sunday \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e'I love all Mel Sherratt's books.'\u003c\/i\u003e Ian Rankin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mel Sherratt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798311491884\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 292\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.66d","brand":"Mel Sherratt","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48217724780799,"sku":"9798311491884","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c10393fa-2f65-4a58-b24a-545d9285ec99.jpg?v=1771999029","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/family-matters-mel-sherratt-9798311491884","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}