Crimella 3. Nettleacre Murders, #3

The prettiest villages make the best hiding places, and Nettleacre is hiding more than most. Successful ex-glamour girl with a past, Anna Wilde, has created an unusual refuge for frightened locals: leave a note in the letterbox of her grand Sussex home, and she and her two closest friends investigate the crimes Nettleacre prefers to ignore. It's an unlikely partnership - glamour, magic, and old-fashioned police work - but it works.
Until the notes begin pointing to women who have vanished. Women who are lonely, vulnerable, and far too easy for the village to overlook. Soon, the trail leads Anna, Lily, and Sadie to a respected local with something to hide, and to two new arrivals with dangerous previous histories: one a charming serial killer, the other a crime boss looking for redemption. This is bigger than three women and a letterbox.
As the bodies mount, their digging disturbs a powerful organised crime nest and attracts the attention of a secret Mayfair crime unit and unseen entities from the skies above. When things become a little too intimate with their 'helpers', the three women must learn who to trust among the living, the dead, and everything in between. Because if they fail, Nettleacre will add more than missing persons to its list of secrets.
READERS'I devoured this''Cunningham is hitting all my faves in one fell swoop. And she does it so well. Fast-paced, with an excellent rhythm and funny to boot. Plus, she doesn't pull any punches. I'm in lit heaven. Wow! 5*''Reminds me of real-life true crime''Agatha Christie on acid!''Unlike anything I had read before!''Be warned: this book is incredibly addictive! Once you start, you'll want to get your hands on the entire series.
I absolutely loved everything about this book-Highly recommend.''Crimella truly shines. The crimes are serious but the humour, cheeky dialogue, and playful energy balance it out perfectly. There is romance, spice. One of the highlights is Anna, a woman in her 50s who is confident, desirable, and fierce, proving that strong and sexy characters are not limited by age''Immediately tells you it's not going to follow the usual rules''The action, lovable cast, and gorgeous English setting make it stand out''Mystery filled with dark secrets that kept me entertained from start to finish''Loved this.
It was original. It pulled me in and had me playing detective lol''What's brilliant is it mashes up cosy countryside vibes with supernatural and great quick-witted chatter''Unusual twists, playful cast, that feels fresh and different from typical mystery.''Bold, sarcastic, flirty, and chaotic, the banter keeps the story lively even when the subject matter turns dark. A strong found family feeling, where loyalty and protection matter deeply.''Fresh, fun, and unpredictable.
It mixes cosy village vibes with true crime elements, paranormal twists, and laugh out loud moments. An entertaining ride from start to finish'AUTHORSCC is a crime author whose books blend gritty suspense, dark humor, supernatural twists, and emotionally charged romance. A former crime investigator and member of the Crime Writers' Association, she brings real-world insight to stories of justice, corruption, survival, and revenge.
Born in Britain with Irish roots, she writes from the Sussex Coast and is the author of 30 books. Her fiction often explores the darker side of human nature while celebrating courage, love, karma, and the flawed but determined characters who fight for the vulnerable..