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BIBLIOGRAPHY

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Leigh Russell studied at the University of Kent gaining a Masters degree in English and American literature. A secondary school teacher, specialising in supporting pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties as well as teaching English, Leigh Russell is married with two daughters and lives in Hertfordshire. Her first novel, Cut Short was published in June 2009.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Another thrilling case featuring Detective Inspector Geraldine Steel.

When a man dies in a gas explosion, the police suspect arson. The Murder Investigation Team are called in to investigate.

The case takes on a new and terrible twist when a local villain is viciously attacked. As the police enquiries lead from the expensive Harchester Hill estate to the local brothel, a witness dies in a hit-and-run. Was it coincidence - or cold-blooded murder?

The Murder Investigation Team has problems of its own – and so does Geraldine Steel. A shocking revelation threatens her peace of mind as the investigation races towards its dramatic climax.

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• Road Closed First Chapter

CRITICAL ACCLAIM

'A well-written, soundly plotted, psychologically acute story'
- Marcel Berlins, The Times [read the full review]

'Well-written and absorbing right from the get-go... with an exhilarating climax that you don't see coming'
- Amanda Gillies, eurocrime.co.uk [read the full review]

'New star of crime fiction, Leigh Russell's chilling psychological thriller is terrific & terrifying!'
- Clem Chambers

'Road Closed is a gripping, fast-paced read, pulling you in from the very first tense page and keeping you captivated right to the end with its refreshingly compelling and original narrative.'
- Sam Millar, New York Journal of Books [read the full review]

'Enjoyable crime, without the graphic blood and guts so many authors use'
- jillysheep Blog [read the full review]

'I recommend this to all murder mystery readers and it will improve your holiday by packing a copy.'
- Gerry, Nayu's Reading Corner [read the full review]

'keeps you guessing until the end and packs some powerful surprises'
- Helen Hunt, Bookersatz Blog [read the full review]

'Leigh Russell's book Road Closed had me wanting to say to heck with everyone and everything else until I had turned every page.'
- Martha A. Cheves, Book Place [read the full review]

'a gritty page turner from the start'
- Louise Purser, Star Magazine [read the full review]