I am deeply aggrieved that I did not know of the existence of this series before. I loved the teaming of young WPC and learned Coroner. I found the pacing just right and all the characters, ,be they good bad or ambiguous ;well crafted. I had worked out the culprit but it did not spoil my enjoyment of this story and my appetite is much whetted for more!

Set in 1960s. The novel shows the police procedural methods in handling criminal investigations. The story was easy to follow and the built up well.
This is the 7th book in the series.
I loved the opening of the story and how the author kept an engaged mood all through. There were no too much boring story telling like most crime novels, this book delivered on what was promised.
I was thinking it was not hard to figure out who the murderer was but never did I suspect the artist until she was revealed as the main culprit. Kudos to the author, Faith Martin and special thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

Set in the bad winter of 1962-1963, when the UK was covered in snow, what looks like an accident on the icy roads after a high society new years eve party has resulted in the death of a young man, Terry. WPC Trudy Loveday and coronor Clement Ryder go to the scene for the initial investigation. But what they see doesn't quite add up. What follows is an almost "off the police books" investigation, with Loveday and Ryder looking into the news year eve party's host and guests and Terry's business partner. When the autopsy shows an usually high amount of a sleeping pill in victims blood, Loveday and Ryder both know that they are likley to be pulled off the investigation as it now turns to a murder inquiry. It struck me that from a procedural point of view this was probably pretty far from reality, but this divergence was also essential to the storyline. there were plenty of "suspects" to keep the reader guessing but the real culprit was very much hidden until the very last moment. There's more to come from this, which I would like to read.

Overall this was a decent story, but what makes these stories standout from the thousands of other similar books is the relationship and interaction between Trudy and Doctor Ryder. However at times it almost felt like the author was relegating them to more minor roles.
The author was obviously trying to fill out the story by including more from a range of people who have had some input into the crime. Understanding more about the perpetrators may add to the story, but for me it was overdone and took up a bit too much of the book.
There are a couple of other things that I could have done without. There was the attempt at some sort of romantic triangle that I found more irritating than interesting and of course there is always the misogynistic DI Jennings.

I really loved this. A mystery set in the 1960's, a young man freezes to death in a motor car that has crashed in the snow. It seems like a tragic accident but WPC Trudy Loveday and coroner Clement Ryder suspect foul play.

The main protagonists were all really likeable and whilst the story was a little slow, I loved the build up and the investigation as it unfolded. I loved Trudy and was rooting for her all the way through.

I had not come across this author before and I was delighted to find there are loads more books in the Loveday/Ryder series. I will definitely be buying all of them!

A cosy murder mystery, perfect for a winter's day curling up on the sofa with a cup of cocoa.

An entertaining cosy read set in the 1960's and how different the police methods were then, with no mobile phones and internet just telephone boxes and library archives.
I have read and enjoyed books by this author before but none in this series so I was surprised to see that it was the 7th in the series. This did not spoil my reading as the characters were soon established and although reference was made to previous cases. these did not impact on the mystery within this book.
A gentle satisfying read set in less frenetic times, it keeps the reader guessing.

Agatha-Christie-style twisty whodunnit set in Oxford in the early 1960s, featuring Probationary Woman Police Constable Trudy Loveday and her mentor, long-serving city coroner Dr. Clement Ryder. Compounded by unusually giant masses of snow, the unlikely duo have to unravel the circumstances of a suspicious fatal car crash on new years eve. Thank you NetGalley and publisher HQ for letting me read an ARC in return for myhonest opinion.

This is the 7th book in a series and can be read alone but makes several references to previous cases that WPC Loveday and Dr Clements have worked on together and the working relationship they have built up.

A story set in the harsh winter of the 1960's where WPC Loveday has to deal with the male dominated police force. With half the police force snowed in or ill, she is tasked with taking all details of a fatal car accident ready for when a more experienced officer is available.
She calls on her good friend, and coroner Dr Clements to visit the scene and they soon realise the car crash may not be as simple as they first thought. Making the most of the time they have, they soon learn that the driver was at a New Years Eve party the night before and start interviewing all the other guests .... but why are so many of them telling lies?

A great story but very slow through most of the book. There are a few twists and turns and it keeps you guessing right to the end.

This is my first book by this author and I had not realised that this is the 7th book in a series. I think it can be read as a stand alone but feel I have missed a bit of the connection between Loveday and Clement.

I found it to be slow until about 70% in but would be interested in reading the next book to hopefully see how the characters develop.

Thank you to #NetGalley for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review #AFatalNight

Not my first Faith Martin's book but the first in this series and I thoroughly enjoyed.
A riveting, entertaining and well written historical cozy mystery that kept me turning pages.
The winter atmosphere is magic and I liked the descriptions of the setting.
Ryder and Loveday are a couple of likeable and clever investigators, well developed and fleshed out.
The solid mystery is full of twists and kept me guessing.
Can't wait to read the rest of this series.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

coroner, law-enforcement, 1960s, England, foul-play, investigation, investigators, family-dynamics, family, class-consciousness, cosy-mystery, small-town, winter, snow, procedural, friction, friendship*****

I love the ongoing main characters and even the odd ones on The Force. It was nice meeting Coroner Ryder's son and watch him transform into a decent human being. Ms Martin really has a way with awful humans as well as the totally clueless variety! Great sleuthing, fine plot, devious twists, and red herrings. I loved it!
I requested and received a fee ebook copy from HQ Digital via NetGalley. Thank you!

This is the 7th book in the Ryder and Loveday series. I wasn’t aware of this when I requested the book. Having said that I was able to read and didn’t feel that having not read previous books distracted me from this storyline.
A New Years Eve party ends fatally for 1 partygoer and the main characters Ryder and Loveday are called to the scene of a road traffic collision. Is it a clear cut case of a drunk driver or has something else happened?
Felt this book was a little slow going at times and I was able to put it down easily as it didn’t grip me or make me want to keep reading just 1 more chapter
I was drawn to the characters though and am keen to try more from this series and author
Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this title

7th book a a lovely series set in the 1960’s and featuring the endearingly enterprising WPC Trudy Loveday and retired coroner Clement Ryder.

In this episode it is a cold winter and the scene of the murder is a New Year’s Eve party where potential young love interest of the party hostess is found dead in his car. The duo begin to investigate while the snow falls and the dedicated police murder detective team are unable to start work.

The duo are delightful and are joined, somewhat reluctantly at first, by Clements son. The three make excellent work of good old fashion police work and the descriptions of the snow and the characters make the reader really engaged with the storyline.

I hadn’t guessed what had happened until almost the end and the story was wrapped up well and leaving the reader looking forward to the next in the series.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book, it was so easy to follow and just get absorbed in the characters and the story. I loved the retro feel to the book.

I hadn't read any of the other books in the series but it really didn't matter, but now I want to get back and read more.

I was given an advance copy by netgalley and the publishers but the review is entirely my own.

WPC Trudy Loveday and Coroner Clement Ryder are back in this seventh instalment of the series by Faith Martin. A Fatal Night kept me on my toes throughout as I devoured each chapter. I adored being in the company of Trudy Loveday again who I find to be enthusiastic, feisty, considerate and, at times stubborn. Ryder is a man who has experienced his fair share of life - someone of a certain age who has lived a little. Set in the 1960s, in Oxfordshire, Faith Martin's writing is so good and her style is a great fit for me. There was plenty going on which kept my attention throughout and I never once felt bored. With a handy supply of colourful supporting characters, the mystery itself was sound; the clues, twists and red herrings were cleverly placed and with nothing as it seemed and some great descriptions of the inclement weather, the story was super exciting. This has left me wanting to read the first two books of the series, as well as eagerly anticipating the next instalment.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from HQ Digital via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. I have enjoyed all this authors books and this was no exception. Fast paced, great storyline and would recommend to other readers.

I really enjoyed this book. I really enjoyed the dynamic between the characters. Trudy is a great character and it was intriguing to watch her interactions with Vincent & Duncan . I loved the fact it was set in the 1960's and it was very invocative descriptions of the snow & the ice. I wouldn't have guessed the ending . I am a huge Faith Martin fan & this didn't disappoint.

Thankyou for giving me the chance to read and review. I did enjoy this actually but wasn’t sure what to expect. Worth a read if you get time :)

Who doesn’t want a winter mystery to disconnect on a stormy night? I’ll admit that if there’s a crime story, I am always in, I am so easy! 😉
This case will be quite interesting to read, a car accident with a victim, but it’s really an accident or a murder?
From the first moment WPC Trudy Loveday and coroner Clement Ryder are called to the scene knowing that this will not be as easy as it seems. Because the victim doesn’t seem to have many friends but a quite long list of possible killers! The business partner, the son/daughter of the girlfriend… and so many, many more!
The mystery is interesting but I enjoyed reading the different characters’ situations and lies, all of them are hiding something and have a good motive to kill. So, the main question will be, who and why now?
Even if this is the 7th book of the Ryder & Loveday Mystery series you can read it as a standalone. The relationship with the characters is well explained and you’ll not feel lost with the mystery, believe me.
This is a quick read, easy to get trapped in the story and try to discover this whodunnit before it’s revealed.
Are you ready to discover “A Fatal Night”?

A cosy murder set in the 60s without any gore, not my usual murder books but couldn`t put it down.

It`s new year`s eve and the snow is deep but Millie Vander still has her party of the year,
A man is found dead with his car in a snow drift, WPC Trudy Loveday is the only one that managed to get into work so she has to investigate what happened to the dead man, her boss hopes it`s only a bad accident, but with the help of coroner Dr Clement Ryder they discover it`s a murder.

Loved the characters Trudy and Clement they worked so well together, and loved it set in the 60s and how difficult it was for women in the police force and how they had to go looking for a phone to call people, reminds you of the past, not an easy time for all.

It`s the 7th in the series but can be read easy, will look forward to seeing how Trudy and Clement progress.
Well worth a read.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
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