DS Grace Allendale
4 primary works
Book 1
A gripping new series from million-copy bestseller Mel Sherratt.
‘I love all Mel Sherratt’s books’ IAN RANKIN
‘Twists and turns and delivers a satisfying shot of tension’ RACHEL ABBOTT
A killer is on the loose, attacking people in places they feel most safe: their workplaces, their homes. It’s up to DS Grace Allendale to stop the murders, and prove herself to her new team.
All clues lead to local crime family the Steeles, but that’s where things get complicated. Because the Steeles aren’t just any family, they’re Grace’s family. Two brothers and two sisters, connected by the violent father only Grace and her mother escaped.
To catch the killer, Grace will have to choose between her team and her blood. But who do you trust, when both sides are out to get you?
An unforgettable thriller that fans of MARTINA COLE and CARA HUNTER won’t be able to put down.
Authors love HUSH HUSH:
‘On a thriller cocktail list, Hush Hush would be a Bloody Mary with a perfect twist…’ FIONA BARTON
‘Mel Sherratt is the new queen of gritty police procedurals’ C.L. TAYLOR
‘Gripped me from the first page and didn’t let go until the heart-stopping conclusion!’ ROBERT BRYNDZA
Rated FIVE STARS by real readers:
‘This book had me hooked from the start.
DS Grace Allendale is a great character.’
‘I have read nearly all of Mel Sherratt's books and thoroughly enjoyed them. However, this one is my favourite!’
‘A brilliant police procedural: deliciously intense and addictive with a suspenseful storyline that didn't disappoint!’
‘Couldn’t read fast enough!’
‘A riveting read and hopefully the first of many in this new series, 10 out of 10 and highly recommended!’
‘I loved this book. Mel Sherratt is a new author for me and I’m so glad I found her…’
Book 2
‘Fans of Martina Cole will love this’ Katerina Diamond
A gripping new series from million-copy bestseller Mel Sherratt.
TICK…
In the city of Stoke, a teenage girl is murdered in the middle of the day, her lifeless body abandoned in a field behind her school.
TOCK…
Two days later, a young mother is abducted. She’s discovered strangled and dumped in a local park.
TIME’S UP…
DS Grace Allendale and her team are brought in to investigate, but with a bold killer, no leads and nothing to connect the victims, the case seems hopeless. It’s only when a third woman is targeted that a sinister pattern emerges. A dangerous mind is behind these attacks, and Grace realises that the clock is ticking…
Can they catch the killer before another young woman dies?
The number one bestselling author returns with a breath-taking police procedural thriller series that will have you on the edge of your seat.
Praise for TICK TOCK:
‘I love all Mel Sherratt’s books’ IAN RANKIN, author of Inspector Rebus Series
‘Twists and turns and delivers a satisfying shot of tension’ RACHEL ABBOTT, author of The Shape of Lies
‘A gritty, authentic, fast-paced read that you won't want to put down.’ Caroline Mitchell, author of The Secret Child
‘I was drawn right in! This book is so tense, so chilling, it’s an edge of your seat thriller!’ Reader review
‘Tick Tock is a masterpiece of writing… I genuinely couldn’t put the book down’ Reader review
‘It’s a spell-binding, unsettling novel that grips you immediately’ Book Reviews
‘Absolutely loved this thriller! Excellent character development, exciting dialogue and fascinating plot. What more can you ask for?’ Reader review
‘Tick Tock, isn’t just a good read – it’s outstanding!’ Stoke Sentinel
‘This is easily becoming one of my favorite series’ Reader review
‘A fantastic and gripping crime thriller. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat’ Dark Raven Reviews
Book 3
The gripping new novel from million-copy bestseller, Mel Sherratt.
‘An absolute masterpiece’ ANGELA MARSONS
‘I love all Mel Sherratt’s books’ IAN RANKIN
‘Twists and turns and delivers a satisfying shot of tension’ RACHEL ABBOTT
The truth can be a dangerous thing…When a young boy falls from a balcony in a block of flats, DS Grace Allendale witnesses the shocking aftermath of the tragic event. But strangely, no one will admit to seeing anything – and the parents will only tell the police that it was an accident.
Determined to sort the truth from the lies, Grace is thrown into a case that takes her to the darkest corners of the criminal world – and strikes closer to home than she could have ever imagined…
A gripping and pacey thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the moment you turn the first page. The perfect read for fans of Martina Cole.
Book 4
‘I love all Mel Sherratt’s books’ IAN RANKIN
‘An absolute masterpiece’ ANGELA MARSONS
‘Twists and turns and delivers a satisfying shot of tension’ RACHEL ABBOTT
When sixteen-year-old Erin Ellis is attacked, she dies in the arms of her best friend Molly, just metres from her home. Molly is the surviving girl but says she easily could have been the victim – it was a random mugging gone wrong.
With inconclusive evidence, DS Grace Allendale must dig deep within the tight-knit Stoke community for leads. And she soon finds that someone had a motive to kill Erin.
As the investigation unfolds, Grace is reminded of a horrifying case she worked on earlier in her career.
Is the past coming back to haunt her? And can she push through her fear to catch Erin’s killer before it’s too late?
** The million-copy bestseller Mel Sherratt is back with her most gripping and gritty novel yet! **