A Generation of Vipers
A killer is hiding in plain sight, like a snake in the long grass...
When Dr Nell Ward stumbles across a woman's body amongst the purple heather on Furze Heath, she was on the lookout for nests of poisonous adders.
But something is lurking out here far more dangerous than vipers.
A cold-blooded killer is on the loose and this is not his first victim. As DI James Clark begins to investigate, a pattern emerges pointing towards this being the work of a serial killer. Every victim shares the same physical characteristics - all of which are a match to Nell herself.
As Nell is pulled into a tightly coiled mystery, she can't help feeling someone is tracking her every move...
Can she unmask the murderer before they strike again?
A completely gripping and page-turning cosy mystery, perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Janice Hallett and Robert Thorogood.
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In the quiet folds of the English countryside, where hedgerows hide secrets and shadows stir beneath the underbrush, Sarah Yarwood-Lovett has carved out an unexpected space for crime. Not with flashing lights or high-speed chases, but with the rustle of leaves, the flight of a crow, and the knowing eye of an ecologist who’s spent years decoding nature’s quiet language.
Before she wrote a single line of fiction, Sarah spent over sixteen years as a wildlife specialist, tracking nocturnal mammals, studying animal behavior, and collecting data that would later shape her fictional worlds. That life—spent crouched in woodlands and poring over soil samples—didn’t just teach her patience; it trained her to notice what others might miss. It's this attentiveness that makes her mystery novels sing with authenticity. Her debut, A Murder of Crows, introduced readers to Dr. Nell Ward, a fellow ecologist who can spot a lie as easily as a deer trail. The book quickly soared to Kindle’s Top 5, earning acclaim for its smart, environmentally grounded twist on the classic whodunit.
Dr Nell Ward Mysteries
Dr Nell Ward Mysteries consists of seven books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
