Priscilla Masters – The River Severn Murders (British Crime Mystery) (Coroner Martha Gunn Book 1) – Kindle Edition
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: 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (2,035) Paperback £7.99
A flood is coming to the historic West Midlands city of Shrewsbury. After days of relentless rain, the raging River Severn is an unstoppable force, sweeping through twisty streets and closed doors where its about to dredge up the darkest of secrets . . .
Coroner and single mum Martha Gunn is trudging through Tesco when she gets the call.
The police have found a body. A John Doe floating in a riverside cottage. Whoever this man is, hes been dead a while. Left to rot in the cottages mouldering cellar.
But nature has a way of revealing what people try to bury.
Marthas family dinner will have to wait. Instead, she finds herself standing in a mortuary the corpse laid out for her like a puzzle the police cant solve.
Only Martha can piece together the truth behind the poor mans death. But all her clinical expertise cant prepare her for what comes next.
A funeral wreath left on Marthas own doorstep.
A warning meant for her and her twelve-year-old twins if she doesnt leave this case murky as the filthy floodwaters well alone . . .
Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Aline Templeton, Silent Witness and Patricia Cornwell, this fiendishly twisty and atmospheric crime thriller is sure to keep you turning the pages late into the night.
Please note, this book was previously published as River Deep.
WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT THE MARTHA GUNN MYSTERIES:
A simmering mystery, set in a seemingly peaceful town in England . . . A tense page-turner. Midwest Book Review
There is no better exponent of the female detective novel in England than Priscilla Masters. Julian Symans, bestselling author
Masters packs strength after strength into this book. From the atmospheric city of Shrewsbury . . . to a plot that twists and turns . . . to a strong-willed main character. Kittling Books Compelling . . . I had to keep on until I finished. Damaskcat, Goodreads Ho, Priscilla, where have you been hiding A very clever story . . . keeps you reading until the last page. David, Goodreads Priscilla Masters always delivers. Valerie, Goodreads I loved this book, particularly Martha Gunn . . . a strong woman alone, raising her family. H. E. Patterson, Amazon A totally captivating plot that hooks you and never lets go Nelson, Amazon
MEET THE SLEUTH
Forty-something coroner Martha Gunn knows a thing or two about grief. After the sudden death of her husband, its defined her in ways she never imagined. Marthas twin children were toddlers at the time. Now, a pair of secretive and sulky pre-teens, they have the knack of making Martha feel like an outsider in her own home. Dry-humoured, incisive and relentlessly curious, Marthas mind is sharp as any scalpel. When DI Alex Randall seeks her insight on a murder case, she cant resist getting involved professionally and maybe personally
THE SETTING
Welcome to Shrewsbury, an ancient market town that will always be defined by its past. The River Severn encircles it on all sides, making it feel like a medieval island frozen in time. With its timbered buildings, narrow lanes and steep streets, its streets are layered with centuries of history. It might seem peaceful at first glance. But a place this old is bound to have its secrets. And they wont stay hidden forever . . .
Product details
ASIN : B0GH841CYR
Publisher : Joffe Books Mystery, Crime Thriller, Suspense Fiction
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : 16 Jan. 2026
Language : English
File size : 1.5 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 262 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1805734604
Page Flip : Enabled
Book 1 of 8 : Coroner Martha Gunn
Best Sellers Rank: 54 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
2 in English Crime
2 in Police Procedurals (Kindle Store)
3 in Murder Fiction
: 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (2,035)
