"A thoroughly interesting and engaging mystery that slowly but surely gathers pace until it fairly rockets along."
A thoroughly interesting and engaging mystery that slowly but surely gathers pace until it fairly rockets along. When Graham spots an unexpected face at a hotel, he believes his past has come to pay a visit. His reporting skills come to the fore as he begins to investigate but events quickly turn from a friendly to deadly game.
This was my first book by Paul Trembling, and as I read there were suggestions of a previous story, yet this felt like a complete and standalone tale. I later discovered that his previous novel Local Artist features Graham’s wife Sandra, ahhh, that explains those snippets of information! You can certainly start as I did, with Local Legend, though I do now want to find out what happened in Sandra’s tale.
Paul Trembling is a former Crime Scene Investigator, and his knowledge ensures an authentic read. The family bond and relationship sits beautifully alongside the mystery elements. The quotes at the beginning of each chapter work really well and introduce the continuing story beautifully. With a cracking storyline and an ending that had me visiting the edge of my seat, Local Legend becomes a fast-paced, high octane ride.
'Paul Trembling scores a winning goal with this highly enjoyable mystery, which has more exciting twists and turns than the beautiful game itself.' AMY MYERS, author of the Nell Drury and Tom Wasp crime seriesIt was him; Graham was sure of it. He might not have seen Adi Varney for years, but no one forgets their oldest friend's face.As a football player and manager, Adi had taken his club from victory to victory before suddenly leaving it all behind.
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'Paul Trembling scores a winning goal with this highly enjoyable mystery, which has more exciting twists and turns than the beautiful game itself.' AMY MYERS, author of the Nell Drury and Tom Wasp crime seriesIt was him; Graham was sure of it. He might not have seen Adi Varney for years, but no one forgets their oldest friend's face.As a football player and manager, Adi had taken his club from victory to victory before suddenly leaving it all behind.
Local Legend features in the following genres: Crime and Mystery, eBooks of the Month, Family Drama, Thriller and Suspense, Fiction, Recommendations
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Local Legend was written by Paul Trembling and published by Lion Hudson
£8.99. Digital. Available Immediately. Country restrictions apply..
