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Publication Date: 5 December 2019
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ISBN: 9780857308023

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DEAD FLOWERS

Nicola Monaghan

She doesn't trust the police. She used to be one of them.

Hardened by ten years on the murder squad, DNA expert Doctor Sian Love has seen it all. So when she finds two dead bodies in her new home, she knows the drill.

But this time it's different. This time, it's personal...

READER REVIEWS FOR DEAD FLOWERS

'This was my first Nicola Monaghan novel and I hope it won't be my last and there will be more in the series. Very well written, good characters and very cleverly done. There was more procedure than in your usual crime novel but I liked this.Very highly recommended'

Victoria C, NetGalley

'A cleverly devised story'

Norma B, Netgalley

'A great crime story of family secrets across different eras'

Susan B., NetGalley

'Brilliant - really good read with strong characters and a great plot'

Julie H., NetGalley

'Twists and turns at every point that keep you guessing'

Ray G., NetGalley

And More Reader Reviews >

A crime thriller novel that I could really get my teeth into

Kim T., NetGalley

Dr Sian Love is a great character who I think will be very popular

Gemma K., NetGalley

A brilliant set of characters and a plot packed with emotions

Futuba Y., Netgalley

Wow... What a fantastic read this was. It's full of suspects and twists and turns throughout. I was hooked from the very first few pages and before I knew it... the birds were singing outside and the world around me waking up

Nessa T., NetGalley

A great crime read which is interwoven with malice and dark, edgy violence... I have no hesitation in recommending Dead Flowers to those who are passionate about their crime fiction

Bridget E., NetGalley

An accomplished crime mystery with a central character that sets a unique course for plot and family secrets that set this novel apart

Peter D., NetGalley

If you like a good crime story this is one for you. A very well written tense, atmospheric novel

Jacqueline S., NetGalley

An intense drama and I would like to read more stories with Dr Sian Love as the main character... Highly recommmended

Christine R., NetGalley

Dark, shocking and best of all it’s a bloody good book!

Samantha L. , Netgalley

My favourite book of 2019!! I devoid this book I honestly couldn't put it down, it had me gripped until the end, an easy five stars

Carly E, Netgalley

I think this is probably one of the best crime novels I’ve read this year.

Ceecee S, Netgalley

A book that was breathtaking to read

Shaun Nightshade, NetGalley

a book that will keep you on your toes

Jacob Collins, NetGalley

Monaghan writes a twisted, multilayered and well plotted atmospheric story, with a terrific central protagonist in the flawed and emotionally damaged Sian Love

Paromjit H., NetGalley

I read this book in one sitting and finally turned the last page at 1am, a very happy reader

Peggy B., NetGalley

Well written, gripping and compelling - I couldn't put this down - I didn't see the end coming!

Maria M., NetGalley

I couldn’t put it down... A great book

Tracey S., NetGalley

A gripping read with interesting and realistic characters... I couldn't put it down until I got to the end

Rukhsana A., NetGalley

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, right from the beginning to the very last page

Jade R., NetGalley

This is one of those slightly unusual books where I can honestly say I liked the ending and hadn't seen some of it coming

Nigel R., NetGalley

Really enjoyed this novel. The writing flowed and the characters were depicted very well. Couldn't wait to find out what happens next.

Julia S., NetGalley

Interesting read... I like that the main character is slightly flawed, it makes her different from those in other books I have read

Graham B., NetGalley

I thoroughly enjoyed this, it was a great mystery with a twist! For anyone looking fora quick read with a great storyline, this is for you!

Amy M., NetGalley

Absolutely loved this book and the Nottingham setting made it even better

Michelle D., NetGalley

This book was so well-written and clever, and full of heart, I enjoyed every bit of it... I can't wait to read more in this series and from this writer

Morgan S., NetGalley

PRESS REVIEWS FOR Dead Flowers

'Old murders, family secrets and long-told lies are the ingredients of this splendid, gripping crime debut'
- William Ryan

'Tension builds slowly but surely in this dark gripper'
- Jon Wise, Sunday Sport

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HAPPY days for Dr Sian Love. An old uncle has left her a once-popular pub. She's not long moved in when she finds skeletons in the cellar - literally. The local rozzers don't seem to be all that concerned, so being an ex-cop and forensic scientist, Dr Sian starts digging.
The trail leads back to the 70s when the pub was well busy. But there was bad blood about and some was spilt - and if she's no careful, Sian's could spill too.
Tension builds slowly but surely in this dark gripper.

Jon Wise, Sunday Sport

'I thoroughly enjoyed this story and the little nostalgic glimpses back in time and how the characters interact with their own hopes and desires is brilliantly told'
- Peter Donnelly, The Reading Desk

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'Highly recommended'
- Gillian S, Netgalley

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And More Reviews >

'I'm halfway through Dead Flowers and absolutely loving it. Great characters and I'm particularly enjoying the 1970s storyline. And Elvis the dog is great!'
- Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange

'This is an intriguing murder mystery... Monaghan has a flair for leading the reader in a certain direction only to shift path further along'
- Paul Burke, NB Magazine

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'Nicola Monaghan is a terrific writer. Dead Flowers is a beautifully crafted dual narrative story of deadly familial secrets and lies. All great crime novels are love stories gone appallingly awry and this is absolutely one of those. The fantastically engaging characters remind you all too clearly that the past never really leaves you.'
- Henry Sutton, Professor of Creative Writing and Crime Fiction at University of East Anglia

'The book had developed a hold over me and it was as if I feared breaking that hold by putting the book down'
- gingerbookgeek

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'Nicola Monaghan has a talent for making characters real in remarkably few words '
- The Bookbag

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'The story is twisted and cunning - to be frank, it is one of the best crime books I have read in a long time'
- The Secret World of a Book Blog

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'What makes Dr Sian Love so dangerous is that she is ready to discover the truth no matter what'
- Varietats

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'It's a great read and a series I will definitely be following from now on'
- The Average Reader (formerly Mrs Blogg's Books)

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' The story is tight and complex and the author has done a great job of bringing both past and present to life in a realistic way'
- JaffaReadsToo

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'The story is tight and complex and the author has done a great job of bringing both past and present to life'
- jaffareadstoo

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'It kept me guessing what was going to happen from the first chapter right up until the very end'
- The P Turners Book Blog

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'One of the best thrillers I've read this year'
- Swirl and Thread

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'There's plenty to keep the reader guessing right up until the final reveal making Nicola Monaghan an author for crime fiction fans to look out for in future'
- What Cathy Read Next

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'I devoured Dead Flowers in less than a day, glued to my kindle curled up on the sofa.I devoured Dead Flowers in less than a day, glued to my kindle curled up on the sofa.'
- A Knight's Reads

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'I will definitely be reading more by this author again'
- Steph's Book Blog

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'Author Nicola Monaghan has a talent for making characters real in remarkably few words, which is no mean feat'
- The Bookbag

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AUTHOR LINKS

Nicola Monaghan talked to BBC Nottingham (listen from 1hr 25mins).

Nicola Monaghan talks to Crime Time

Nicola Monaghan writes guest post for From First Page To Last entitled 'Truth and My Fiction'

Swirl and Thread shares a guest post by Nicola Monaghan as part of the Dead Flowers blog tour