Peter Chegwidden, the bestselling author of the Kent countryside murder mysteries, returns with a new gripping novel set in the scenic south east.
‘The Body in Bewl Water’ is a tale of love, deception, and murder that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
The story begins when the body of a young woman is found floating in the reservoir, and her car is discovered miles away. The police suspect foul play, and soon learn that the victim, who lived with her parents in Burwash, had a hidden life that they knew nothing about.
She had a mysterious lover named Lee, who appears in her diary entries for the last two years, but no one seems to know who he is or where he is.
DCI Richard Playden, whose surname is one of the many East Sussex place names used for the characters in the book, leads the investigation to find the elusive Lee and the killer. Along the way, he uncovers shocking secrets, twisted motives, and unexpected twists that will challenge his skills and test his resolve.
‘The Body in Bewl Water’ is a captivating and suspenseful read that will appeal to fans of crime fiction and rural settings.
The ebook is available from Amazon, ‘[The Body in Bewl Water ebook]’.
Price £2.99.
This is a thrilling new addition to Peter Chegwidden’s series of novels.