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Cruel Justice (Justice series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by M A Comley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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From NY Times and USA Today bestselling author M A Comley who has sold over three million copies to date worldwide.
Women are living in fear.
A serial killer is on the loose with a terrifying agenda, DI Lorne Simpkins and her intrepid team soon realise they will need to use all their experience, skill, and patience to capture the murderer.
One mistake and the body count could rise overnight. The sadistic villain taunts Lorne constantly, at times sending her vile packages in an attempt to unnerve her.
She needs to dig deep to combat his evilness... but at what cost to her colleagues and her family?

"A page-turning thriller that will keep you awake all night." - J Simon, reviewer The first book in the compelling Justice series from NY Times bestselling author
Other books in this series are: Cruel Justice #1 in Police Procedurals and1# Women Sleuths.
Impeding Justice #1 in Police Procedurals
Final justice #1 Action and Adventure
Foul Justice #1 Hard-Boiled Mysteries
Guaranteed Justice #1 Women Sleuths
Ultimate Justice - #2 Women Sleuths
Virtual Justice - #1 Hard Boiled #2 Psychological Thrillers
Hostile Justice - #1 Police Procedural
Tortured Justice - #1 Vigilante Justice
Rough Justice - #1 Women Sleuths
Dubious Justice - #1 British Detectives
Calculated Justice - #2 Action and Adventure
Twisted Justice - #1 Women Sleuths
Prime Justice - #2 Police Procedural
Shameful Justice - #1 Women Sleuths
Immoral Justice - #2 British Detectives
Toxic Justice - #2 Hard-Boiled Mysteries
Overdue Justice - Final book.
Short stories to accompany the series involving Lorne and Pete are:
Blind Justice - introduction novella to the series.
It's a Dog's Life - 20,000 word novella
Merry Widow - a short story
Justice at Christmas - a 10,000 word short story.
Justice at Christmas 2 - 10,000 word short story
Justice at Christmas #3 - 20,000 words novella.
Unfair Justice - a 10,000 word short story
Mortal Justice - a 15,000 word novella.
Irrational Justice - 10,000 word short story.
Seeking Justice - 15,000 word novella.
Vile Justice - 15,000 word novella
Caring for Justice - 15,000 words novella
Savage Justice featuring The Unicorn - 17,000 words
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New York Times, USA Today, Amazon Top 20 bestselling author, iBooks top 5 bestselling and #2 bestselling author on Barnes and Noble. I am a British author who moved to France in 2002, and that's when I turned my hobby into a career. I share my home with two crazy dogs that like nothing better than to drag their masterful leader (that's me) around the village. When I'm not pounding the keys of my computer keyboard I enjoy DIY, reading, gardening and painting.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005QOY4FM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jeamel Publishing Limited (Dec 6 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4389 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 322 pages
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M A Comley is a KINDLE UNLIMITED ALL-STAR author as well as being a New York Times, USA Today, Amazon Top 20 bestselling author, she has topped the book charts on iBooks as a top 5 bestselling and reached #2 bestselling author on Barnes and Noble. Over two and a half million copies sold world wide. She's a British author who moved to France in 2002, and that's when she turned her hobby into a career.

When she's not writing crime novels as well as caring for her elderly mother, she's either reading or going on long walks with her rescue pup Labrador, Dex.

Here is a list of her books, Cruel Justice, Impeding Justice, Final Justice, Foul Justice, Guaranteed Justice, Ultimate Justice, Virtual Justice, Hostile Justice, Tortured Justice, Rough Justice, Dubious Justice, Calculated Justice, Twisted Justice, Prime Justice, Heroic Justice, Shameful Justice, Immoral Justice and Overdue Justice. There are several novellas and short stories in the series too.

No Right To Kill, Killer Blow, The Dead Can't Speak, Deluded and The Murder Pact in the DI Sara Ramsey series.

Her other successful series are: The DI Sally Parker thriller series, which includes WRONG PLACE, NO HIDING PLACE, COLD CASE, Deadly encounter and Lost Innocence

The DI Kayli Bright Trilogy - The Missing Children, Killer on the Run, Hidden Agenda, Murderous Betrayal and Dying Breath.

The Hero series, TORN APART, END RESULT, IN PLAIN SIGHT, DOUBLE JEOPARDY and CRIMINAL ACTIONS.

There are three books in the Intention series, Sole Intention, Grave Intention and Devious Intention.

Plus a couple of standalone novels - EVIL IN DISGUISE and FOREVER WATCHING YOU.

I've also penned a cozy mystery Private Investigator series - Murder at the Wedding, Murder at the Hotel and Murder by the Sea.

As well as co-authoring the Deception Series co-authored by fellow NY Times bestselling author, Linda S Prather Clever Deception, Tragic Deception and Sinful Deception.

If you'd like to keep up to date with new releases you can find me on Facebook by following this link http://smarturl.it/sps7jh or sign up for my newsletter http://eepurl.com/b5pSFD

If you fancy a lighter read, why not try one of my romances: A Time to Heal, and A Time for Change--Based on a TRUE story. I also have a selection of short stories and novelettes available which I know you'll enjoy.

You can find out more about me at the following blogs.

http://melcomley.blogspot.com

http://melcomleyromances.blogspot.com

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Katie Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars Did not want to put this down!
Reviewed in Canada on February 1, 2016
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Wow what a great book! I heard a lot of good things about it, and read it in one day. I seriously could not put it down!

Cruel Justice is the first book in the Justice series by M.A. Comely. The main character, DI Lorne Simpkins and her partner, DS Pete Childs are assigned to an extremely brutal murder. After 2 more murders are discovered, it is apparent that Simpkins and Childs have a serial killer on their hands. Not only that, but the murderer has become fixated with Simkins! Throw in the stresses of a marriage in difficulty, and having a new boss that she's had a past with.. and it makes for a great story!
After I read this book, I immediately bought book number 2... this is definitely a new favourite series for me!
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Marek Kapuscinski
4.0 out of 5 stars There by the grace of God go you or I
Reviewed in Canada on April 29, 2021
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The author spins a yarn around the consequences of a vile childhood. None of us chose our chilhoods, and society just reflects how we each manage that baggage.
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Anne
3.0 out of 5 stars Cruel Justice
Reviewed in Canada on September 15, 2016
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I liked the story well enough, however it was very familiar ending to a suspense novel as I have read many. I enjoyed the quick read, however it wasn't that hard to figure out the end results.
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Sean Talbot
5.0 out of 5 stars Justice
Reviewed in Canada on January 20, 2016
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The book was amazing showing a lot of growth. what I like is Lorne Simpkins isn't like most other strong women detectives. She seems to have just as many faults as she does good points. Her family life is a bit hectic and she is taking personal responsibility for the murders that are taking place.

This lady has a past that isn't always good. She has a great ability though and tends to put people on edge. She is one fine detective
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Rose
4.0 out of 5 stars Cruel Justice
Reviewed in Canada on August 19, 2019
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Great light read. Nothing outstanding, but it keeps your interest until the end. Would recommend it as an easy read.
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mac
2.0 out of 5 stars not the best reading
Reviewed in Canada on January 27, 2015
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Went on and on, got bored with it and skipped through the pages. Too many things going on with family and work made it confusing. Didn't like the vulgarities!
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Avril C
5.0 out of 5 stars Cruel Justice
Reviewed in Canada on April 26, 2021
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Definitely a page turner. Always fascinating to see how all the "threads" eventually come together and solve the case. You won't be disappointed.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good mystery
Reviewed in Canada on April 4, 2018
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Well written with just enough clues so you can figure out what's going on before the narrative tells you, but how tale unfolds keeps you interested. Quite graphic.
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Tony Parsons
5.0 out of 5 stars crime thriller
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2018
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9/30/2007, DI Lorne Simkins (LPD) & Tom (husband) started out with a romantic evening.
But then the bickering started again.
A body was found in Chelling Forest.
DS Pete Childs & DI Simkins were in-route.
Sky News cameraman/reporter were already broadcasting live.
Dr. Mont Blanc (French, 40, pathologist) said the decomposed body is going on a month.
Todd Altman (19) & Zoe (GF) were in separate interview rooms.
St Patrick’s hospital mortuary. Dr. Jacques Arnaud was performing the autopsy.

The body had been decapitated & both arms are gone.
DS Pete Childs & DI Simkins went to interview Charles Timminse (bank mgr.).
Sharron Fishland (DFL bank, Castleway) was missing & had stolen or embezzled money from the bank.
Next, DS Pete Childs & DI Simkins went to speak with Doreen Nicholls (identical twin sister, widow, angina).
DS Mitchell “Mitch”, Sergeant Tracy Cox (20), DS John Fox, DS Molly Cornell (35), were all trying to help piece the murder mystery puzzle together.
Oliver Greenaway (son) came to view his mother’s Belinda Greenway (65, widow/Doreen’s identical twin sister, arteriosclerosis) body.
Doreen had been murdered also.
10/4/2007, Kim Charlton’s (16) body had been found.
She had bite marks all over her & her right nipple was gone.
Sandy Crayford (social worker) was still alive when she was douched with a flammable & then lit on fire.

Will the serial be caught & brought to justice?

I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.

A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written crime thriller book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great crime thriller movie, or better yet a mini TV series. To be continued. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.

Thank you for the free author; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in Australia on June 23, 2023
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This book kept me reading late at night, wanting to know what would happen next. I liked the style of writing. No spoiler alerts here. I will be reading more by this author.
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David Alexander Forde
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in Germany on July 29, 2018
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Every single M. A. Comely book I've read I've been totally satisfied from beginning to end!
Who could not be?
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Samantha Borthwick
5.0 out of 5 stars What an fantastic read! with loads of twists and turns along the way
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2016
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** spoiler alert ** What an fantastic read! with loads of twists and turns along the way.

so we follow Detective Inspector Lorne Simpkins and her partner, DS Pete Childs who are investigating a murder- the victim has no head but they are able to identify her via missing persons. They go and see her identical twin sister to brake the news and try to gather more info on her, turns out the wrong sister was murdered, so the murder sadly targets the twin, the murders has a long list to target.

Lorne starts to receive the missing body parts that belonged to her victims and phone calls of the victims who are held by J.S.

Lorne is having her own problem and trying heard not to let it affect her whilst trying to catch J.S. she forms a good relationship with the pathologist and he helps her through.

I found the characters well written I loved Lorne and Pete's relationship. I could not take to Tom and though he was selfish, and the new chief cant decide if I like him or not we will see how book 2 comes along.

Over all this was a well written story and would recommend this book to a friend! Roll on book 2!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The suspense never ends.
Reviewed in India on July 16, 2016
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A must read book. I've never read a novel which can set someone gripping at the edge of their seats as this one. Member have I pulled an all nighter for a book. But this one has returning pages till the very end. To think that I've never come across this author earlier..
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