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A Public Murder: Introducing DI Pam Gregory
by Antoinette Moses
A Public Murder marks a compelling debut in the crime genre for award-winning author Antoinette Moses, introducing the tenacious DI Pam Gregory. This intricate mystery unfolds with the murder of Stephanie Michaels, a renowned archaeologist with a complex personal history. As DI Gregory delves into the case, she is met with the chilling realization that solving this murder could irrevocably alter her own life.
Set against the evocative backdrops of Cambridge and Crete, Moses crafts a narrative that is as much about uncovering the secrets of the past as it is about the murder itself. The statement from the victim’s child hints at a web of personal animosities and hidden motives, suggesting that Michaels’ contentious relationships may hold the key to identifying her murderer.
Moses’ narrative skillfully intertwines the professional rigor of police work with the emotional turmoil that comes with delving into the darker aspects of human nature. As Gregory unravels the layers of deceit and secrets that surrounded Michaels’ life, she is confronted with challenges that test her both professionally and personally.
With A Public Murder, Moses not only introduces a memorable character in DI Pam Gregory but also sets the stage for a series that promises to blend historical intrigue with the thrill of the crime mystery genre. Readers are taken on a journey that explores the depths of family dynamics, the complexities of human relationships, and the lengths to which people will go to protect their secrets. This novel is a must-read for fans of crime fiction looking for a story that captivates from the first page to the last.
Published by Black Crane Press on 2020-12
The DI Pam Gregory Mysteries
When I was in my late forties, I decided to make a huge leap and give up my day job, which had been running arts festivals and editing and writing all kinds of magazines, and try and become a writer. So I wrote lots of short books for language learners which I enjoyed and they were very successful. I then turned my love of theatre into trying to write plays. And so I wrote a few, and they won a couple of awards, and enabled me to do the Scriptwriting MA at the University of East Anglia. This led to my doing a PhD (and writing two more plays), and becoming a lecturer at UEA for ten years (and more plays and running another arts festival).
Now, in my seventies, I’m drawing on my years living in Greece, and my love of crime fiction to create a series of crime novels featuring Pam Gregory, a character I’m getting very fond of.
