Acts of Kindness

‘fast-paced and fun…a terrific distraction from real life’ —WI Life

Dream Job. Fresh Start. Big Mistake.

When Bella Black arrives in a sleepy Wiltshire village, it seems like the perfect place for a new start: a lovely home, exciting job and an attractive colleague or two to take her mind off her recent divorce.

When people start disappearing, she realises she holds the key to a mystery bigger than she could have ever imagined.

Who is really pulling the strings at the secretive OAK Institute?

Can anyone be trusted?

Will Bella make the right choices before it's too late?

'The inspiration for the book came from witnessing commuters helping a woman who’d fallen down the stairs at Paddington station, intermingled with wondering what was behind some grand stone gateposts that I used to drive past in Wiltshire. Those disparate things swirled around in the back of my mind and came out as the secret OAK Institute which is at the core of the book.' —Heather Barnett

PRAISE FOR ACTS OF KINDNESS:

'Acts of Kindness is a gripping tale, impeccably told… it will draw you in to a world from which it will be difficult to escape.' —MJ Trow

'5s because I loved every moment! This mystery thriller has everything - characters that make you wonder, action, humour and positivity and plenty of guessing as to what is going on. Great read!' —Emmabbooks*

'uplifting mystery and humorous style of writing...reminded me of Jasper Fforde' —Booksonahill

'a unique take on a read that I haven’t experienced before. Uplifting and kind, yet it wouldn’t be a mystery without the slight undercurrent of something sinister happening!...I loved it!' —alazyeggreviews

'undoubtedly a deeply-engrossing read. I’d definitely recommend reading it if you need a book to get out of a slump!' —WhatIrinReads

'such a fun, quirky, clever book, so entertaining and funny' —Ramblingmads

5 ‘This story pulled me in with its hidden secrets and mysterious goings-on, so it was impossible to put down.’ —Booksfromdusktilldawn*

'a well written enjoyable read...lighthearted, but with a little mystery suspense, great characters' —JackiesReadingCorner

‘not only mystery, but it was also uplifting and amusing!’ —JessicaBelmont

‘laugh out loud adventure full of warmth and humour…it reminded me of some of the Janet Evanovich comedy adventures.’ —Emma’sThingstoRead

‘vibrant characters and an engaging cosy style of mystery…an amusing escapist read.’ —JaneHuntWriter

5 ‘one of the most creative plot ideas for a thriller that I have come across and I loved the entire flow of the book.…from kindness to corrupt in the extreme. The characters are all very well developed and I was mesmerized’ —Rozierreadsandwine*

‘I found the characters hilariously witty and sharp… highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a fun, engrossing, highly charged, thrilling and intriguing mystery’ —Zoe’sbookNook

‘it really does have something for everyone; it's mysterious, funny and feel-good.’ —TheBookMagnet

‘it has a deep core that will stay with you for a while’ —Varietats

'It is brilliantly written and kept me intrigued throughout.’ —Karenandherbooks

‘the plot is gentle and conversational…dramatic and gripping…to give it mass appeal.’ —Yeahlifestyle

‘a really fun, and unexpected read…fresh, genre-busting’ —BookshineandReadbows

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