Death Under the Hammer

How well do you really know your neighbours? For auctioneer Felicia Grant, it should have been the simplest of jobs — a routine pre-Christmas valuation in a quiet, picture-perfect cul-de-sac. But when she discovers two of her clients stabbed to death in their festively decorated sitting room, Felicia finds herself in the frame for murder. With the real killer still at large, she must race to clear her name. Because in this deceptively cosy little street, everyone has something to hide… Cosy crime readers are loving E.C. Bateman: 'Another brilliant adventure in this excellent series' ★★★★★ 'Full of unexpected twists and turns, brilliantly depicted characters, festive vibes and quirky antiques' ★★★★ ‘Ideal for fans of Richard Osman’s books… this murder mystery will keep you guessing as the bodies stack up! Full of red herrings, twists and turns, wonderful characters and fabulous houses.’ ★★★★★ ‘Set in the historic town of Stamford, this murder set in the antiques trade is a brilliantly plotted mystery.’ ★★★★★ ‘A thoroughly enjoyable cosy murder mystery!' ★★★★★ ‘Mystery and intrigue… written by a talented and gifted author.’ ★★★★★ ‘An absorbing murder mystery… Lots of interesting information about Antique auctions was a added bonus.’ ★★★★★ Cover illustrated by local Stamford illustrator Katie Cardew. Discover more at www.katiecardew.com About the author E. C. Bateman is a novelist and antique jewellery specialist. Having made the questionable decision to marry an auctioneer, she moved to Stamford and dreamt up the idea for this series whilst living in a converted Georgian flat overlooking St. Mary’s Church in the heart of town. They’ve since decamped to the surrounding countryside with their baby daughter, but can still be spotted around the cobbled streets on a regular basis, usually being dragged along by their effervescent cocker spaniel, Audrey.