The Part of Death (Stella Penhaligon Thrillers Book 3)

Third in a series of crime novellas set in Cornwall, from bestselling thriller writer, Jane Holland.

"Addictive, horrifying and brilliant!" - 5 stars, Rachel Gilbey from Rachel's Random Reads, on THE HIVE, also by Jane Holland

The Part of Death is a formula used in traditional astrology, an ancient "Arabian Part" that can describe the time, date and circumstances of a person's death.

Matthew Archer, one of Stella Penhaligon's most difficult clients, is convinced that someone is trying to kill him. When his horary chart throws up something unexpected, Stella applies the 'Part of Death' to his natal horoscope. Although the result is worrying, she decides not to share the details with Matthew, who has a history of instability.

When her client inexplicably disappears three days before the predicted date of his death, Stella goes straight to the police. But with Detective Sergeant Jack Church, her usual contact, away on holiday, she finds herself rebuffed by his replacement.

Stella is faced with a dilemma. Should she use her skill with horary to locate and save her client, perhaps risking her own life in the process, or abandon Matthew to his fate?

Jane Holland's bestselling thrillers have sold more than 220,000 paid downloads across several continents, and she loves finding brave new readers!

PRAISE for Jane Holland's previous psychological thrillers:

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'This began as psychological suspense, moved through thriller territory and, with a left-field twist, culminated in grand guignol. For fans of spine-chillers, THE HIVE is a five star must read.'

'I really cannot get enough of this fabulous author ... highly recommend any of her thrillers.'

'A fab read!!!'

'The Hive is an emotional tour de force that will scare, delight, terrify and enthral thriller readers everywhere.

' Gripping story, keeps you on the edge of your seat.'

'As scared as I was at times, I couldn't take my eyes off the page and found my eyes trying to sneakily jump ahead as my brain wasn't reading fast enough.'

'I couldn't put out the light until I'd finished reading this.'

' Didn't guess the ending ... well-written, cleverly interwoven.'

'I read the book almost in one sitting and felt unfeasibly annoyed when I had to put it down.'

' Brilliant ending!'

'A thriller with a capital T and perfect for anyone that likes horror.'

'A very creepy storyline.'

'A fast paced and twisty novel with a satisfying ending ...'

‘A read which wraps you in a blanket of mistrust and unease, taking you to a thrilling end.’ —Sue Fortin, author of USA Today bestselling thriller The Girl Who Lied, and Sister Sister

'A very different read, brilliantly done.'

‘Utterly believable, scary as hell. Simply compelling.*