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The Assassins' Village [Kindle Edition]

Faith Mortimer
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Mystery-suspense-thriller writer, Faith Mortimer warmly invites you to book number one in the best-selling Diana Rivers mystery murder series. It’s been described as an ‘Excellent psychological mystery turned tragedy’ and because it crosses different genre it can be classed as Mainstream fiction.
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“The Assassins’ Village” by the acclaimed author, Faith Mortimer, introduces, Diana Rivers, writer, sometime actor and amateur sleuth.
When an expatriate theatrical group gather to discuss their next play there will be murder. A blackmailer stalks their picturesque Cypriot village. The group is riven with jealousies, rivalry, sexual tension and illicit affairs.
Unbeknown to each other they all attempt to find solutions to their problems. Some believe it lies in murder. Can they find the blackmailer? And can they find that all important ‘little black book’ – the chronicle of their misdeeds.
A body is discovered and Diana turns detective to draw up a suspects list. After the police get involved one of the suspects is found hanged – is this another murder or suicide? Was he indeed hanged? A visit to a villager’s home uncovers an ancient assassin’s device. Could this be the murder weapon? Is it possible that an assassin lives at the heart of this formerly peaceful and idyllic mountain village?
Love, hate, murder and high drama all feature in this classic historical detective story. With a long list of suspects, some dramatic twists and the odd red herring, the reader is left guessing until the final curtain. (93,000 words).
About the author:

Faith Mortimer was born in Manchester and educated in Singapore, Malaysia and Hampshire, England. She qualified as a Registered nurse and after some years changed careers to oversee a number of travel and sport related companies.

In 2005, Faith decided to read for a science degree with The Open University. She believes that the dedication and stamina needed to sit for a degree gave her the confidence to finish writing her first novel. January 2009 saw the publication of, “The Crossing”. An action adventure novel which is based on a true incident.

In spring 2011 Faith published her second novel, “The Assassins' Village”, a murder mystery set in the Troodos Mountains of Cyprus. This novel was chosen as number 1 on the Harper Collins/Authonomy site out of over 8000 books in November 2010. Available in paperback and eBook.

Summer 2011, “Children of The Plantation” was published. This is the second in the bestselling Diana Rivers' mystery series. This time the story is set in exotic Malaysia.

“The Surgeon’s Blade”, is book number three in Faith’s mystery thriller series. This book was inspired by an event which in part happened to a friend of Faith’s. The novel was released in early January 2012. Please note any of the books of the series can be read in any order.

Please take a look at the stunning reviews for all Faith's books under each book heading. Press reviewers include The Cyprus Weekly, Times of India, Grapevine, Flying Fish and The Hampshire Echo.
Available in paperback and eBook.

Thank you for taking the time to read through this and a huge thank you to my dedicated readers and followers to whom I owe so much. x

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 463 KB
  • Print Length: 348 pages
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B004XWF4WU
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #20,253 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Faith Mortimer's kindle ebook the Assassin's Village has been an enjoyable read for me. I've been experimenting in the Kindle Store, and I was attracted by the use of the commedia del'arte cover. Recently I've read a lot of Kindle crime fiction, and while I've not read crime since Agatha Christie, unless Dan Brown counts, I was looking forward to a well structured plot. Faith did not let me down. I've written an article myself about the joy of reading on the Kindle titled "Why The Kindle Is Better Than Books" and mentioned two authors so far. I just updated it to include Faith's book. The reason the book is good is that it really suits the Kindle format. Short chapters, lovely prologue quotes from Macbeth, and the used of consecutive narrative is handy for Kindle reading behaviour. I've put a link to her product below and I hope you will all buy a copy. It is a good length too, some of these Kindle books tend to be too short. Value for money and a great read for a girl or guy on the go. Enjoy the mystery and beauty of Cypress, and the seedy inhabitants of The Assassin's Village.
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Kind regards, good luck to you Faith, Lisa
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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this mystery is full of twists and motives from all kinds of suspects who coulda/woulda/shoulda killed the 2 horribly, hateful victims. (i wanted to kill both of them too! they are truly vile!) did one person kill them both? they were killed very differently.

The author has been compared to Agatha Christie. But I disagree. Christie's characters are certainly 'true', but Mortimer colors her characters more deeply, provides more background and backstory. She paints multi-dimensional characters. Christie's weren't always drawn so fully as the reader mostly drew conclusions from the detective's actions. what was chilling about these characters as several of the suspects were 'friends' of the sleuths.

Mortimer's narrative is chock full of psychological nuances and sometimes touches of the paranormal - but not quite.

Diana and Steve are charming sleuths and i enjoy their loving, and thankfully, not sappy relationship. they could be compared to Christie's Tommy & Tuppance. i've only read 1, maybe 2 of those books, and very long ago, so i could be wrong about that.

annoyingly, when you're done with the story, she pretty much told you everything you needed to know - if only you'd read the signs more carefully.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Yet another fab book from Faith Mortimer. Completely different from the Surgeons Blade, but most enjoyable.

Very descriptive - I could imagine the small Cyprus village, and the Taverna in the mountains etc. Lots of interesting characters - most of them with a dislike for Leslie. Each of them has a very good reason for killing him, but who actually did the evil deed?

There are lots of twists and turns in the story that keep you guessing to the very last page. All in all a great plot, very well written, and I thoroughly recommend this book. I shall certainly be reading a lot more by Faith Mortimer...
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
A Good Mystery
Living in Cyprus(never met the author), this book really appealed to me and I was not disappointed. I could really relate to the countryside descriptions. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Glynis Smy
A Cypriot murder
I downloaded this book for free, as I was going on holiday to Cyprus, where the book is set. The book is a murder mystery, where the plot is not who could of wanted the victim... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Penelope Jones
Disappointing
I found this book on the Top 100 free downloads for Kindle and as it had good reviews I thought I'd give it a try. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jen
Ultimate Suspense
I have to admit this book took me quite a bit longer to read than normal. Not because it wasn't well written, but because the story was so in depth and intriguing I needed to give... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Pinky Pollock
Pleasant but plodding
I got this book based upon the reviews which were mostly five star, but not for the first time on kindle I was duped. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Avid Reader
fab ready
What a well write novel a page turner from start to finish. You get of the Cyprus life with a bit of mystery throne in too.

Well written novel faith x
Published 3 months ago by Nick B
Riveting read
Set in the Cypriot hillside the descriptions of people living there was so realistic I felt that I was there. Read more
Published 4 months ago by WHISSEY
Assassin's Village
A good story which kept me guessing. I enjoyed the twist at the end which I didn't anticipate.
Ms Mortimer has created interesting characters about whom I would have liked... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Christine M
An exciting read...
The Assassin's Village is a truly exciting read.With the unique concept of combining the story with Shakespeare's Macbeth, the reader is assured of more than a thrill or two. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. Phyllis J. Burton
Atmospheric
A good story in a beautiful setting, I enjoyed in particular the descriptive aspects of the narrative. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Elizabeth Jasper Writer
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