DC Charlotte Stafford
7 primary works
Book 1
Buried in a woodland grave are a mother and her child. One is alive. One is dead.
DC 'Charlie' Stafford is assigned by her boss, DI Geoffrey Hunter to assist with the missing person investigation, where mothers and children are being snatched in broad daylight.
As more pairs go missing, the pressure mounts. Leads are going cold. Suspects are identified but have they got the right person?
Can Charlie stop the sadistic killer whose only wish is to punish those deemed to have committed a wrong? Or will she herself unwittingly become a victim.
What people are saying about MOMMY'S FAVORITE:
'This book hooked me in from the start'
'This is fast paced crime writing at its best'
'If you like stories that keep you on the edge of your seat then this is for you'
'Kept me guessing right up to the end'
Book 1
One is alive. One is dead.
It is one of the most harrowing cases to hit D.C. Charlie Stafford's department in years. Then more pairs of mothers and children go missing – and it's Charlie's job to find them.
Soon, Charlie is hunting down a brutal serial killer with a twisted mind. But as she closes in on the culprit, she realises she's in more danger than she thought...
He's watching. He's waiting. Who's next?
Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Mel Sheratt and L.J. Ross.
Praise for Mummy's Favourite:
'This book hooked me in from the start'
'This is fast paced crime writing at its best'
'If you like stories that keep you on the edge of your seat then this is for you'
'Kept me guessing right up to the end'
Book 2
From the bestselling author of Mummy's Favourite comes an exciting new D.C. Charlie Stafford thriller.
She chose the wrong man. And now she will pay.
He keeps each one of his trophies floating in formaldehyde. Admiring his handy work. Those who deserved to be punished.
Each finger denotes a victim, tortured and butchered, their heart ripped out and discarded, replaced instead by symbols of their treachery.
D.C. Charlie Stafford is already investigating a series of escalating racist attacks and it now seems she has a vicious serial killer on her patch too. With no leads and time running out, the team at Lambeth are at near breaking point.
Who will be the next trophy? And why must these women be slaughtered?
What readers are saying about THE Trophy Taker:
'I read a lot of crime stories, and this is one of the best ... The writing is so good that it disappears from view'
'Great book, skilfully crafted'
'Kept me riveted to the spot'
'Absolutely brilliant! Gripping and completely engrossing - could not put it down!'
Book 2
Book 3
Book 4
Book 5
He wasn't always a killer. At first, he just wanted to talk.
D.C. Charlie Stafford has an odd case on her hands. And it may be her toughest one yet.
A burglar who isn't interested in valuables, the subject of Operation Greystream is a strange but smooth operator. In the dead of the night, gloved and masked, he visits the elderly. He doesn't hurt them and, if they beg, he won't take anything of real value. All he wants is conversation... and they're powerless to refuse him.
But then 87-year-old Florence Briarly is found by her friend, cold to the touch and neatly, too neatly, tucked into bed. And Charlie realises this case has taken a sinister, urgent turn. Now this stealthy burglar has had a taste of murder, it's only a matter of time until he craves it again...