Death Watch Cottag

A book by T. Orr Munro
Expected release date: March 26, 2026
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‘Entertaining, twisty read, steeped in authenticity’ Amy Jordan
A gripping Devon mystery for fans of LJ Ross, Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths.
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Assume nothing
The body of Leo Hawkins is found in a Devon holiday cottage, the cause of death carbon monoxide poisoning. Was this a tragic accident or something more sinister? CSI Ally Dymond will follow the evidence wherever it leads.
Believe no-one
Leo’s wife gives an account of his final hours, but something isn’t adding up. Graffiti left by an anti-tourist group is discovered nearby. The only consistent thread in the investigation is that no one is telling the truth.
Challenge everything
When a second body turns up, Ally and the murder team must examine everything they thought they knew, untangling a web of suspects to get to the truth. But can they catch the killer before they strike again?
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the idyllic Devon coast, Death Watch Cottage is a standalone crime novel in the CSI Ally Dymond series.
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‘A marvelously multi-layered and satisfying read’ Faith Martin
‘Tense and twisty with red herrings aplenty and a cast of convincing characters’ Liz Mistry
‘I thoroughly enjoyed the read… twists and turns along with believable characters… good choice for crime readers’ Patricia Gibney
READERS LOVE Death Watch Cottage
‘A master of misdirection‘
‘Did not want to put it down’
‘It’s got the additional thrill of having a CSI as the lead character which, if you’re into forensics, gives an added dimension to the investigation’
‘Tense, twisty, atmospheric… with character depth and intricate plotting’
‘Lots of guessing and twists and turns, of course all tying together with a solid resolution’
Genre: Thriller
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