Death on the Norfolk Broads: a gripping British crime mystery - Paperback

Newly promoted Detective Greg Geldard is back in Norfolk, ready to build a life in his new home. He barely has time to unpack before he's plunged into a baffling murder investigation.

Please note this book was previously published as GLASS ARROWS.

A farmworker spots a human arm among a crate of dead turkeys. It's DCI Geldard's first day with Norfolk Police, and he didn't expect to be dealing with murder quite so soon.

It looks like an accident. But a closer inspection reveals signs of foul play - the victim suffered a vicious blow to the head.

Days later, a second body is washed up a few miles away on Caister beach, a single stab wound to the chest.

Now Geldard has a double murder investigation on his hands. At home, things are no easier. His wife Isabelle is disappearing for hours on end, doesn't answer her phone, and won't tell him where she's going.

He can't deal with this right now - all eyes are on him, watching how his first case plays out.

Geldard isn't just hunting a killer. There's something rotten at the heart of Norfolk.

Perfect for fans of intelligent police procedurals, rich rural settings, and morally complex mysteries. This gripping detective mystery full of twists and turns is perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths, Peter May, Matt Brolly and Joy Ellis.

Shortlisted for the East Anglian Book Awards.

Praise for Heather Peck:

'An astounding tale that is guaranteed to keep you entertained to the very last page.' Featz Reviews

'Highly recommended for all lovers of crime fiction set in Norfolk.' Bittern Books

READERS LOVE DEATH ON THE NORFOLK BROADS:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'You won't want to tear yourself away from this immersive page turner.' Karteabooks

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is getting better and better!' Sarah C.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An authentically set and described crime novel, and I urge you not to let it fall under your radar!' Kate R.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Heather Peck creates meticulously detailed plots carried out by unique and thoughtful characters.' Scintilla

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Bring on #3.' Jane S.

THE DETECTIVE

DI Greg Geldard is an outsider in more ways than one. When his latest case takes him to Norfolk, he's finally found a place he can call home. Although impatient with paperwork and dismissive of inter-agency politics, he's a natural leader, hardworking, insightful and above all, willing to listen. His only weak spot is his adored wife, Isabelle, who seems to value her touring career more than her husband.

THE SETTING

Norfolk, as Geldard often observes, seems to have more water than land. Bordered by vast, empty beaches, it is home to the unique environment of the Broads; a network of navigable rivers and man-made lakes which date from medieval times. This wetland landscape is known for its open skies, vast waterways, and diverse wildlife. Norfolk also has some of the richest farming land in the UK, growing everything from cereals to asparagus. But this idyllic environment, as Geldard knows to his cost, can hide dark secrets.