Isle of Wight contemporary romance author, Sue Shepherd, has dipped her toes into the world of crime for this latest novel.
The first in the Sandlin PI series, Swindled tells the story of a spoilt princess, a failed police office, an amateur conman and the deaths that changed then all.
Lottie
Beautiful, but a little spoilt, Lottie Thorogood leads a charmed life. Returning home from horse riding one day, she finds a stranger, drinking tea in the family drawing room – a stranger who will change her life, forever.Hannah
After a bad decision cut short her police career, Hannah Sandlin is desperate to make her mark as a private investigator. She knows she has the skills, but why won’t anyone take her seriously? She’s about to become embroiled in a mystery that will finally put those skills to the test and prove her doubters wrong. It will also bring her a friend for life.Vincent
Vincent Rocchino has spent his life charming the ladies, fleecing them and fleeing when things turn sour. How long can he keep running before his past catches up with him?
Shepherd: Just the right publisher for Swindled
S E Shepherd said,
“I’m so pleased that in Hobeck Books I’ve found just the right publisher for Swindled.
“Lottie, Hannah and Vincent were my companions all through lockdown and I can’t wait to share them with readers.”
Collins: Thrilled to be publishing Sue’s debut crime novel
Rebecca Collins, Co-Director of Hobeck Books, said,
“We knew straight away when we started reading Swindled that it was a book for Hobeck.
“We are thrilled to be publishing Sue’s debut crime novel.”
The author
Sue Shepherd began her writing career in 2015, writing contemporary romance. Her debut novel reached the top 10 in the Kindle chart.
Sue lives on the picturesque Isle of Wight with her family where she is currently penning her next novel.
Swindled by S E Shepherd can be purchased via the Hobeck Books Website and is priced £9.99.
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