Malice Aforethought

A body is found in Broughton Ash churchyard. Male, middle-aged, well-dressed, but with no identification. Only one fact is certain — he was murdered. Superintendent John Lambert and Detective Sergeant Bert Hook must set about identifying their un-named victim. To their surprise, they find he is Ted Giles – a well liked chemistry teacher at the local school. Beginning their questioning, the pair find that Giles had a secret life, one that he was desperate to hide. A wealth of female visitors, and an influx of tens of thousands of pounds, lead them to the Rendezvous club. An escort service that provided Giles with a string of new women - and the police with a wealth of new suspects. Sue Giles, his ex-wife, from whom he had refused to divorce. Constance Elson, a divorcée who frequently employed Giles’s services. And Zoe Ross, the lover who he promised to give up his sideline work for. Each woman has their own motive, but who committed the crime? ‘Malice Aforethought’ is another Lambert and Hook thriller from a master of British crime writing. Praise for J M Gregson: ‘Begins with quiet observation before pouncing to murderous effect’ - Sunday Express ‘A chilling story that never flags from start to finish’ - Bolton Evening News J M Gregson is a Lancastrian by birth and upbringing. He taught for twenty-seven years in schools, colleges and universities before taking early retirement to concentrate on full-time writing. He has written books on subjects as diverse as golf and Shakespeare. Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent publisher of digital books.