the malvern farm mysteries
Murder on the farm
Lambing is a terrible time for a wedding - and an even worse time for a murder! Jude Gray did not intend to show up at the church smelling of farm, but that's the world of lambing for you, and it's nothing her good friend Sarah can't fix with a quick spritz of perfume before the bride and groom notice. When Sarah's body is found the next morning, Jude refuses to believe the official line and starts an investigation of her own. Jude is no stranger to secrets and loss but the body count is rising and danger is creeping ever closer to the farm.
A killer is on the prowl. And all that stands in their way is one woman - and her dog!
“a twisty and absorbing murder mystery.”
— Lauren North, author of The Ugly Truth
“a cryptically clever mystery… I couldn’t put down.”
— Jessica Bull, author of Miss Austen Investigates
“plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing…highly recommend.”
— Cate Green, author of The Curious Kidnapping of Nora W
About kate
You can find me hanging out on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook where I post news about my writing as well as reviews of books I've loved. If you're lucky you might also stumble across a book giveaway there too!
I grew up in Malvern on the Herefordshire/Worcestershire border and still spend much of my time there. It is my heart's home and the muse for a lot of my writing.
I began my adult life training as a nurse at Great Ormond Street Hospital before re-training as a teacher. I've worked in several primary schools, both mainstream and special needs, and continue to spend lots of time in classrooms and school halls one way or another.
When I took a break to have my two daughters I began writing and I haven't stopped!
Having spent time living and working on farms I developed a love of the rural life and I often dreamt of running a sheep farm, especially when I married the son of a farmer. It wasn't to be though, so instead, I live my farming dreams through researching and writing my books. These days I'm often found in a field talking to sheep, or out on the Malvern Hills walking my two collie-cross dogs.
