The Whitehall novels all feature civil servant investigator Cassandra Fortune as she is plunged into a series of mysterious and deadly events. The third of the series ‘Opera’ was long-listed for the CWA Ian Fleming Dagger 2023.
‘The final instalment of a thriller trilogy that calls to mind the joyfully clandestine dangers of Ian Fleming and John Le Carré.’ Callahan Books
Praise for the Cassandra Fortune mysteries
‘If you are interested in political crime thrillers, this is a series you do not want to miss.’ Two Heads are Better Book Blog
‘Gripping, knowledgeable, classy.’ Elizabeth Buchan, author ‘Bonjour, Sophie’
‘Opera is a smart, sophisticated, page-turning thriller.’ Steve Powell, author ‘Term Limits’.
‘Cassie Fortune is as fearless and shrewdly observant as any classic adventure hero.’ ‘A fascinating and authoritative insider view of modern power politics that is all too frighteningly prescient.’ V.B.Grey, author of Sisterhood and the DI Grace Fisher series.
‘An intriguing tale of mystery, murder and high drama… Oracle brings you in to a world where nothing seems simple; the characters are vividly portrayed, their tense, pacy exchanges convey precisely the mood of the drama, and often, by dint of what they don’t say, the characteristics they perhaps would prefer to remain out of sight.’ The Yorkshire Times
‘Plague was gripping and original, and Oracle is a masterful sequel. Fearless, frightened and foolhardy, the brave and clever Cassie Fortune is rapidly becoming one of my favourite literary heroines.’ Steve Sheppard, author of A Very Important Teapot.
‘If it’s excitement and mystery you’re after, try the bang up to date and very topical Plague.’ Time & Leisure magazine.
‘Few fictional scandals involving Parliament would surprise anyone these days, but Plague offers a humdinger.’ The Literary Review
‘This is a tense parliamentary thriller with the sour tang of authenticity.’ Annemarie Neary, author of ‘The Orphans’ and ‘Sirens’
‘What a delicious read! Suspenseful, rich in detail, inventive, atmospheric.’ The Clapham Society.
‘The Machiavellian scheming and jealous backstabbing is a sheer delight… There are shocking disclosures, clever twists and a brilliant final confrontation…. creat[ing] a wonderfully chilling sensation of unease as we are reminded how much we don’t know about what goes on behind closed doors. I love a riveting, intelligent political espionage thriller and the richly atmospheric, nerve-racking Opera is exactly that.’ Karen Cole, broadcaster & blogger.
‘Intriguing plot, fast-paced action and a dramatic climax – a cracker!’ Dr D.
‘Thrilling and exciting, deep in the world of espionage, corruption and spies. I found it very hard to put down.’ One Creative Artist.
Julie Anderson 