Rather To Be Pitied

In "Rather To Be Pitied," author Jan Newton invites readers into the gripping world of crime and mystery. Newly promoted Detective Sergeant Julie Kite has only just settled in mid-Wales when she is thrust into her second murder investigation. The discovery of a man's body by schoolchildren along the Monk's Trod sets off a complex chain of events that leads her back to her roots in Manchester and a housing estate in Blackpool. As Julie delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a web of disappearances, including a young mother, her son, and the wife of a neighbor. The plot thickens with the involvement of an ex-serviceman and the landlady's husband from the local B&B. With 302 pages of suspenseful storytelling, published in 2019, this novel is a must-read for fans of mystery and detective fiction. Join Julie Kite as she navigates the dark undercurrents of her investigation, revealing secrets that will keep you on the edge of your seat.