Jayne Chard - The Body That Floats

From the multi-award-winning film and TV drama producer of Silent Witness .The mysterys deep, the waters cold, and the locals are packing more than just fishing gear...TWO RETIRED SISTERS. ONE FLOATING DEAD BODYJulia, a retired head teacher with a fondness for order, and her half-sister Frankie, who believes that rules are more like vague suggestions, are backthis time in the picturesque Cornish village of Portscatho.Their morning swim off Tatums beach is rudely interrupted by a floating corpse. The police declare the death accidental, but the sisters have other ideas.Soon, theyre knee-deep in smugglers tunnels, taking a bumpy ride in the back of a builders van, and facing down a gun-toting local with questionable fashion choices.Can the sisters keep their heads above water long enough to uncover the truth or will the killer make sure they sink without a trace?
Praise forMore Than Murder,the first book inThe Julia and Frankie Mystery Series:"Chardexcels at witty banter and one-liners" Crimefictionlover.com"Occasionally, a book comes along that is soooo engaging that you literally can't put it down. Those books are few and far between, butMorethan MurderbyJayneCharddoes exactly that." Cosycrimemystery.comIts sharp, funny, and funthe perfect cosy crime!" Sharon Fallows, Tales Before BedtimeJayne Chard began writing plays when she was eight years old and wrote her first book at fourteen. After graduating with a degree in psychology and drama, she went on to win the Royal Shakespeare Companys Buzz Goodbody Director Award. She directed a number of theatre plays, including shows at the Royal Court and Riverside Studios. During this time, Jayne continued to write, and two of her plays were performed on the London Fringe. Attracted to the small screen, Jayne became immersed in directing TV dramas. Now a multi-award-winning film and TV drama producer, her credits include the BBC flagship brand, Silent Witness. In addition to her television career, Jayne was instrumental in establishing a veterinary clinic on the remote island of Koh Tao in Thailand and also worked as a radio presenter. Jayne lives in the West Country with her partner and two cuddly cockapoos. https://jaynechard.com/