Book excerpt: The fourth instalment in an occasional series of short stories covering the elapsed time between the books in The Falconer Files series. An insanely gripping village detective series with a delightful slice of humour. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Lillian Jackson Braun and Midsomer Murders. _____________ A Falconer short story in a more sombre mood. DI Falconer becomes involved in a gossip-fuelled hate crime, only to find himself questioning his own judgement when it comes to protecting Miriam Darling from her anonymous persecutors... _____________ Praise for Andrea Frazer's quirky and compelling crime novels: ***** 'I enjoy everything Andrea Frazer writes. The series of Falconer Files is very entertaining and I would recommend it to mystery buffs' Reader Review ***** '...if anyone likes Agatha Christie with a modern twist, an ongoing story in each book and great touches of humour amongst the murders this is the type of book you will enjoy' Reader Review ***** 'What a powerful way to show how gossip destroys people. I would recommend this to all readers. This book has a good message to share' Reader Review ***** 'Good plot, captivating character, always with a twist!' Reader Review