I’m very lucky in that I can say that I’m friends with the wonderful crime writer that is Jane Isaac. In 2012 I read Jane’s first DCI Helen Lavery novel An Unfamiliar Murder and have been waiting for the sequel ever since.
Well my wait is over. Jane’s second novel, The Truth Will Out, was released last week to rave reviews, and last Friday I attended the launch party for the novel.
The launch was held about 100 miles from where I live and with a late hospital appointment and terrible traffic on the M1, I was a little late, but not too late for the cake!
Jane looked fabulous and gave a lovely speech.
And I met old friends and new at the launch. Something that is only made possible because of social media and as Jane pointed out in her speech, writing is a lonely process, so sharing that journey with a community of friends online in the modern world has been a wonderful experience.
Yes, I know, I should probably put in my bio that I’m a little vertically challenged!
The Truth Will Out is a great book and if you like a great police procedural with a genuine feel, a real woman as the protagonist, one we can all identify with and a great storyline, then I suggest you might like to take a look at it.
Here’s the blurb – there’s no need for the book cover photo, the cake is a perfect replica, which by the way, was rather yummy!
The Truth Will Out
“Everything’s going to be okay.” “What if it’s not?” Suddenly, she turned. For a split second she halted, her head inclined. “Naomi, what is it?” She whisked back to face Eva. “There’s somebody in the house… ” Eva is horrified when she witnesses an attack on her best friend. She calls an ambulance and forces herself to flee Hampton, fearing for her own safety. DCI Helen Lavery leads the investigation into the murder. With no leads, no further witnesses and no sign of forced entry, the murder enquiry begins. Slowly, the pieces of the puzzle start to come together. But as Helen inches towards solving the case, her past becomes caught up in her present. Someone is after them both. Someone who will stop at nothing to get what they want. And as the net starts to close around them, can Helen escape her own demons as well as helping Eva to escape hers?
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cleopatralovesbooks says
This does sound like just my sort of book, I love Police Procedurals… glad you made it in time for cake π
Rebecca Bradley says
I think I have a sixth sense for cake π
lynneinpborough says
Not a genre I normally read but the blurb is very engaging. Glad you had a great time and met up with ‘virtual’ writerly mates.
Rebecca Bradley says
It was lovely. We engage so much online, it’s nice to do the real life things.
readingwritingandriesling says
I read this a couple of days ago – very engaging – waiting for #3 in the series π
Jane Isaac says
Thanks so much for giving the book a go. Glad you enjoyed:)
readingwritingandriesling says
Jane – when is the next one due- I really like your character DCI Helen Lavery and am keen to read more. I was disappointed when I turned the page and there was no more. π
Jane Isaac says
That’s kind of you to say so. I’m very fond of Helen myself:) Hopefully next year. I’m working on it now.
readingwritingandriesling says
That’s good to hear Jane.
Rebecca Bradley says
Me too! π
Jane Isaac says
What a lovely surprise to wake up to. Thanks, Sweetie. I’m so glad you managed the 100 miles to come. It was a great evening and wouldn’t have been the same without you there:)
Rebecca Bradley says
I wouldn’t have missed it! x
julierkendrick says
How funny. I was there too!!
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Rebecca Bradley says
Really? Sorry to have missed you!
Alex J. Cavanaugh says
That’s cool you got to go to the launch, even if it was so far away.
The cake is amazing.
And nothing wrong with short. My wife is short and it’s adorable.
Rebecca Bradley says
The cake was fab! And yes, I was thrilled I was able to make it. You know they say the best things come in small packages.
Margot Kinberg says
Sounds like a wonderful time, Rebecca! So glad it went well and of course, all success to Jane. Oh, and about height? Erm – I’m just over 1.5 metres tall…
Rebecca Bradley says
The best things in small packages Margot π
Margot Kinberg says
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Julie Flanders says
Oh wow, that cake is amazing! Sounds like a great launch and what a nice picture of you and the group. Congrats to Jane!
Rebecca Bradley says
The cake was fab! And yes, the photo is lovely isn’t it. Thanks Julie. Jane has written a great book and it was a great night for her.
Mich Napier says
That cake is awesome, sounds like you had a blast at the launch and definitely will be purchasing both of her books in the DCI Helen Lavery series. Thanks for sharing this, always exciting to discover new authors especially in the Police procedure genre.
Rebecca Bradley says
The cake looked brilliant and tasted great. So pleased to hear you will be meeting DCI Lavery. She’s a great woman! π
Jacqui Murray says
I’ve never been to a book launch. What fun that must have been!
Rebecca Bradley says
It’s only my second Jacqui and I loved it. I was thrilled for Jane. She deserves every success with this series. It’s a great read.