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

Detective Greg Geldard is finally settling into life in the Norfolk Broads, a place he wants to call home. But the silent waterways are deceptive. And among the brooding marshes, a deadly plot is in motion.

Please note this book was previously published as Fires of Hate.

Detective Geldard is wolfing down a quick sandwich lunch at his desk when he gets the call. There's been a devastating explosion at the local Science Park. Multiple casualties.

Geldard races to the scene - it's carnage. Body parts lie scattered on the ground.

Seven people dead. Sixteen unaccounted for.

Professor Lai, Head of Chemistry, is one of the missing. She's thought to have been killed in the explosion. But then the Forensics come back. The body that's been found isn't hers.

Someone was deliberately left to die in the blaze.

Then Geldard's estranged wife drops a bombshell of her own. She's pregnant with another man's child - and she wants a divorce.

As Geldard tries to cope with his wife's betrayal, he must race against time to catch a cunning killer before they claim more innocent lives.

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.

Winner of the Firebird Book Award.

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 FIRE ON THE NORFOLK BROADS:

'The story flows and is filled with tension.' The Book Review Crew

'A believable depiction of modern police work in an entertaining and compelling style.' Bittern Books

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Impossible to put down.' Sue F.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Everything I need in a book.' Lyn

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An enjoyable and twisty read.' Miss Summer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The facts and the storyline are so detailed and feel so real.' Kate R.

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.