Helen Cox

Et glædeligt gensyn med Kitt Hartley – bibliotekar og detektiv Kitt Hartley vågner til nyheden om, at der er begået et mord i Irendale, en landsby på den vilde Yorkshire hede, hvor hendes kæreste, kriminalkommissær Malcolm Halloran, boede med sin hustru, indtil hun blev myrdet for fem år siden. De to mord synes at være identiske helt ned til det symbol, som er skåret ind i offerets hånd. Ude af stand til at lade det lokale politi løse mordgåden, tager Kitt og Halloran til Irendale, hvor der venter et litterært mysterium, der skal løses, inden mordet kan opklares. En linje fra et angelsaksisk digt er blevet fundet på offeret, og det fører Kitt og Halloran til et skjulested og endnu et kryptisk spor. Hvad er forbindelsen til mordet på Hallorans hustru for så længe siden? At finde morderen kræver opfindsomhed fra Kitt og Halloran og deres brogede venneflok. Mord på heden er tredje bog i serien om Kitt Hartley. Hver bog indeholder en selvstændig, afsluttet historie. Kitt Hartley-serien byder læseren på spænding, humor, skæve personligheder og ikke mindst kærlighed.

ET GLÆDELIGT GENSYN MED KITT HARTLEYBIBLIOTEKAR, LADY GREY TE-DRIKKENDE, NO-NONSENS KVINDE … OG DETEKTIV!Julen nærmer sig i York, men det ser ud til, at julehyggen ikke helt har indfundet sig endnu …Da kriminalassistent Charlotte Banks suspenderes fra politiet under mistanke for at have overfaldet en formodet indbrudstyv, nægter bibliotekar Kitt Hartley og hendes veninde, Evie Bowes, at tro, at Charlotte er skyldig. Hvem forsøger at hænge Charlotte op på overfaldet? Da Charlottes chef, kriminalkommissær Malcolm Halloran, ikke er i stand til at hjælpe på grund af hendes suspendering, beslutter Evie at tage sagen i egen hånd. Det kræver ikke meget at få overtalt Kitt til at hjælpe hende, for det gælder Charlottes karriere, og der skal også findes manglende værdifulde bøger!Kitt og Evie efterforsker i et sammenspist fællesskab af boghandlere i York, og de kører på den mest sladderbefængte busrute i landet for at finde frem til sandheden bag indbruddet. Opdagelsen af et lig øger presset på Evie og Kitt. Og nu bliver sagen også personlig for Kitt. Kan de fange morderen i tide?Liget i boghandlen er anden bog i serien om Kitt Hartley. Hver bog indeholder en selvstændig, afsluttet historie.

THE SIXTH KITT HARTLEY MYSTERY, PERFECT FOR FANS OF BETTY ROWLAND AND FAITH MARTIN'A 2020 Miss Marple' Woman's Way************Private investigator Kitt Hartley and her twin sister Rebecca are preparing for a holiday in Scotland when cruise ship entertainer Errol Jackson appears at the door. Errol breaks the news that Bryce Griffin, a former smuggler and an old friend of Kitt's, has been murdered: his body found washed up by a lighthouse, bearing a gunshot wound.Kitt persuades Rebecca to cancel their trip and, together with Kitt's assistant Grace Edwards and best friend Evie Bowes, books onto the next cruise to Norway to help with the ongoing murder investigation.Aboard the cruise ship Kitt, Grace and Rebecca encounter burlesque dancers, casino dealers, drag queens and a talking parrot named Skittles - seemingly the only witness to Bryce's death. But what dark secrets are lurking below deck? Can Kitt catch the killer before it's too late?***********'With eccentric characters and an intricate plot, this new series is one to get your teeth into' Candis

Mød Kitt Hartley – bibliotekar, Lady Grey te-drikkende, no-nonsense kvinde ... og detektiv! For Kitt Hartley begynder arbejdsdagen som mange andre på Universitetsbiblioteket i Vale i York, indtil kriminalkommissær Halloran dukker op og fortæller, at hendes bedste veninde, Evie Bowes, er anklaget for mord på sin ekskæreste, Owen. Han er fundet død med en fyldepen stukket gennem hjertet – og alt peger på Evie som den skyldige. Kitt ved, at Evie ikke kan have myrdet Owen, da hun stadig er forelsket i ham. Forfærdet over, at politiet kan tage så meget fejl, tager Kitt sagen i egen hånd – hun vil selv undersøge mordet på Owen. Hun har læst hundredvis af krimier – hvor svært kan det være? Men da endnu en ung mand findes myrdet med en fyldepen solidt plantet i hjertet, går det op for Kitt, at hun er på dybt vand.Dødbringende besked er første bog i serien om Kitt Hartley. Hver bog indeholder en selvstændig, afsluttet historie.

THE LATEST KITT HARTLEY MYSTERY, PERFECT FOR FANS OF BETTY ROWLAND AND FAITH MARTIN'A 2020 Miss Marple' Woman's Way************Private investigator Kitt Hartley and her twin sister Rebecca are preparing for a holiday in Scotland when cruise ship entertainer Errol Jackson appears at the door. Errol breaks the news that Bryce Griffin, a former smuggler and an old friend of Kitt's, has been murdered: his body found washed up by a lighthouse, bearing a gunshot wound.Kitt persuades Rebecca to cancel their trip and, together with Kitt's assistant Grace Edwards and best friend Evie Bowes, books onto the next cruise to Norway to help with the ongoing murder investigation.Aboard the cruise ship Kitt, Grace and Rebecca encounter burlesque dancers, casino dealers, drag queens and a talking parrot named Skittles - seemingly the only witness to Bryce's death. But what dark secrets are lurking below deck? Can Kitt catch the killer before it's too late?***********'With eccentric characters and an intricate plot, this new series is one to get your teeth into' Candis

THE LATEST KITT HARTLEY MYSTERY, SET IN THE HEART OF YORKSHIREA serial killer is loose in Yorkshire, and has claimed three victims in three months. Eleven days before each murder, a large purple V is painted on the front door of the victim's house. The victims, all of whom have some association with the occult, are found drained of blood with two red marks on their neck.When RUBY BARNETT comes home one evening to find a large purple V on her front door, it becomes clear she is the so-called Vampire Killer's next victim. Private Investigators KITT HARTLEY and GRACE EDWARDS have just eleven days to solve the mystery and save Ruby's life. The clock is ticking . . .PRAISE FOR THE KITT HARTLEY SERIES'Brilliantly funny and charming' Northern Life'Unique and atmospheric' Woman Magazine'One to get your teeth into' Candis

Does the idea of writing a sex scene scare the pants off you? Are you looking for strategies to heat up the sex you write or show your characters' sensuality in a more realistic light? This straight-talking and practical guide to writing about sex explores some of the less talked about aspects of writing the erotic. In this book you'll discover: -How to overcome the fear of writing this aspect of fiction. -How to write from a sex positive perspective. -How to sensitively manage aspects of gender identification. -How to responsibly handle the issue of consent. -How to write erotic prose that will stimulate your readership. -What to consider when portraying dark sexual fantasies. -The role of the mind in sexual activity. Writing sex scenes that sizzle needn't be a daunting prospect if you harness the techniques explored in this easy-to-follow guide to writing about intimacy.

Does the idea of writing a sex scene scare the pants off you? Are you looking for strategies to heat up the sex you write or show your characters' sensuality in a more realistic light? This straight-talking and practical guide to writing about sex explores some of the less talked about aspects of writing the erotic. In this book you'll discover: -How to overcome the fear of writing this aspect of fiction. -How to write from a sex positive perspective. -How to sensitively manage aspects of gender identification. -How to responsibly handle the issue of consent. -How to write erotic prose that will stimulate your readership. -What to consider when portraying dark sexual fantasies. -The role of the mind in sexual activity. Writing sex scenes that sizzle needn't be a daunting prospect if you harness the techniques explored in this easy-to-follow guide to writing about intimacy.

A page-turning cosy mystery set in Durham, for fans of Faith Martin and Betty Rowlands. 'A 2020 Miss Marple' Woman's Way**********When librarian and budding private investigator Kitt Hartley visits her ex-assistant Grace Edwards in Durham, she soon learns of an unsolved murder.A year ago Jodie Perkins, a Mechanics student, disappeared after her student-radio broadcast was cut short with a deafening scream. The police suspect Jodie was murdered although her body was never found.Keen to be on the front line of one of Kitt's investigations, Grace convinces Kit to use her recent private investigator training to solve the mystery. Can Kitt and Grace uncover the truth?**********'With eccentric characters and an intricate plot, this new series set in York is one to get your teeth into' Candis

Do you want to know how to write stories that grab readers and never let them go? Are you looking for new ways to satisfy your current readership? This practical and inspiring guide written by commercial fiction author Helen Cox will jumpstart your fiction and turn your readers into fans.In this book you'll discover: -How to write a killer story opening.-How to keep your fiction pacey and high tempo.-How to hook the reader through characterisation.-How to write a story ending that will leave your readers wanting more.-How to exploit genre to satisfy your readership.Writing page-turning fiction is within reach of any writer willing to experiment with the techniques explored in this volume. So pick up your copy and let Helen show you how to write books your readers can't put down.

Do you want to know how to write stories that grab readers and never let them go? Are you looking for new ways to satisfy your current readership? This practical and inspiring guide written by commercial fiction author Helen Cox will jumpstart your fiction and turn your readers into fans.In this book you'll discover: -How to write a killer story opening.-How to keep your fiction pacey and high tempo.-How to hook the reader through characterisation.-How to write a story ending that will leave your readers wanting more.-How to exploit genre to satisfy your readership.Writing page-turning fiction is within reach of any writer willing to experiment with the techniques explored in this volume. So pick up your copy and let Helen show you how to write books your readers can't put down.

A page-turning cosy mystery set in Durham, for fans of Faith Martin and Betty Rowlands. 'A 2020 Miss Marple' Woman's Way**********When librarian and budding private investigator Kitt Hartley visits her ex-assistant Grace Edwards in Durham, she soon learns of an unsolved murder. A year ago Jodie Perkins, a Mechanics student, disappeared after her student-radio broadcast was cut short with a deafening scream. The police suspect Jodie was murdered although her body was never found. Keen to be on the front line of one of Kitt's investigations, Grace convinces Kit to use her recent private investigator training to solve the mystery. Can Kitt and Grace uncover the truth?**********'With eccentric characters and an intricate plot, this new series set in York is one to get your teeth into' Candis

'Full of mystery with lots of twists and turns' ????? reader reviewKitt Hartley wakes to the news that a murder has been committed in Irendale, a village high on the wild Yorkshire moors where her boyfriend, DI Malcolm Halloran lived with his ex-wife until she, too, was murdered. The MO of the two crimes is identical, right down to the runic symbols carved into the victims' hands.Unable to leave it to the local police to solve, Kitt and Halloran travel to Irendale, where a literary mystery awaits. A line of Anglo-Saxon poetry found on the victim leads to a hiding place, and another cryptic clue. What is the connection to the murder of Halloran's wife all those years ago?It will take the combined ingenuity of Kitt and Halloran, as well as Evie Bowes, Grace Edwards and, despite their best efforts, Ruby the (possible) psychic to solve this case. The moors may be beautiful, but they're not peaceful!Readers are loving the Kitt Hartley Yorkshire Mysteries'A great read, I could not put it down' ????? reader review'I really love this series and this author' ????? reader review

Do you struggle with writer's block? Is self-doubt stifling your creativity? Are you finding it difficult to manage criticism or rejection? Author and poet Helen Cox has spent the last decade developing positive strategies to deal with these unsettling elements of writing life. In this inspirational new writing guide, Cox offers practical, achievable steps to turning your setbacks into comebacks. In this book you'll discover: -How to overcome writer's block. -How to handle rejection. -How to deal with bad reviews and criticism. -How to stay inspired. -How to increase your chances of publishing success. -How to manage the uncertainty of a creative life. -How to control the fear of failure. -How to connect with your writing purpose. The last thing writing should be is a lonely, soul-destroying experience. This book is designed to help you rediscover the joy of writing and harness that positivity to promote publishing success. If you are looking for some highly motivational, creative coaching with a dash of humour then you'll love this honest exploration of the difficulties writers face and the practical strategies offered to surmount them.

Have you always dreamed of getting published? Do you want to know how to land and close a traditional book deal? Have you already been offered a deal and want to make sure this is the right deal for you? Author and poet Helen Cox has signed numerous book contracts over the last ten years and has wide-ranging experience in the world of independent publishing. Channelling a decade of publishing know-how into easy to follow, practical advice, Cox helps you decide if a traditional deal is the right choice for your book.In this book you'll discover: How to attract a publisher. What you should know before entering into discussions with a publisher. A step-by-step guide to the process of landing and closing a traditional book deal. Which parts of the contract you should pay closest attention to. What to ask your editor or agent before you sign a contract. The realities of working with a traditional publisher. The realities of the independent publishing route. Signing a book deal need no longer be a lonely or unsettling process. Heeding the insider information in this book will put you in the best possible position to make prudent business choices about your work, and be sure any deals you're offered have the best chance of resulting in future literary success. If you like straight-talking insider information with a touch of humour, then you'll love this behind-the-scenes exploration of the opportunities and pitfalls the publishing industry presents.

Have you always dreamed of getting published? Do you want to know how to land and close a traditional book deal? Have you already been offered a deal and want to make sure this is the right deal for you? Author and poet Helen Cox has signed numerous book contracts over the last ten years and has wide-ranging experience in the world of independent publishing. Channelling a decade of publishing know-how into easy to follow, practical advice, Cox helps you decide if a traditional deal is the right choice for your book.In this book you'll discover: How to attract a publisher. What you should know before entering into discussions with a publisher. A step-by-step guide to the process of landing and closing a traditional book deal. Which parts of the contract you should pay closest attention to. What to ask your editor or agent before you sign a contract. The realities of working with a traditional publisher. The realities of the independent publishing route. Signing a book deal need no longer be a lonely or unsettling process. Heeding the insider information in this book will put you in the best possible position to make prudent business choices about your work, and be sure any deals you're offered have the best chance of resulting in future literary success. If you like straight-talking insider information with a touch of humour, then you'll love this behind-the-scenes exploration of the opportunities and pitfalls the publishing industry presents.

'If you like a cosy mystery, you'll love this' 5* reader reviewIt's nearly Christmas in York, but it seems the season of goodwill hasn't touched everyone...When DS Charlotte Banks is suspended from the police on suspicion of assaulting a suspect in the burglary of a local bookshop, librarian Kitt Harley and her friend Evie Bowes refuse to believe she is guilty. But why is she being framed?With Charlotte's boss DI Malcolm Halloran unable to help, Evie decides to take matters into her own hands. Kitt takes little persuading to get involved too - after all, as well as Charlotte's career to save, there are missing books to be found!From the tightknit community of York's booksellers, to the most gossipy bus route in the country, Kitt and Evie leave no stone unturned to get at the truth behind the burglary.Then the discovery of a body raises the stakes even higher. For Evie, and now Kitt, this case is as personal as it gets. Can they catch the murderer in time to turn a bleak midwinter into something merry and bright?'Utterly fascinating and highly entertaining' 5* reader review'I loved this book so much' 5* reader review'I felt as though I was right by Kitt's side helping her solve the mystery' 5* reader review