Author Claire Sheldon - Claire Sheldon: Nottingham's Storyteller

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Want to know how the world is going to end? Then this is the book for you. It really felt like at times I was watching a big blockbuster movie! But this is reality! With too many crazy people with the finger on the trigger of nuclear war.

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My books are littered with references to music, which is one of my biggest passions.There is a whole playlist that relates to the first two two books called <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://music.amazon.co.uk/user-playlists/178297956a494b1f8dcab31603331addengb?marketplaceId=A1F83G8C2ARO7P&amp;musicTerritory=GB&amp;ref=dm_sh_OuTqP3tFUE4A06XtwX3QQNPQI">The Lisa Carter Files</a> which includes:A Perfect Lie Pearl - Katy Perry, Ready for it - Taylor Swift, Take a Look Around - Limp Bizket When we Collide - Matt Cardle,A Silent Child Polaris - Jimmy Eat World, Hold me while you wait - Lewis Capaldi, Wait for you - Tom WalkerA Story About A Girl - Our Lady Peace and Save as Draft - Katy Perry relates to my writing journey.A Perfect Lie - The Hamster Lisa and Chloe used to own was named after the Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington. I spent ages making sure the date of Chester's death lined up with their pet hamster's life. A Burning LieThe song <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/uAmINmjpQxw?si=IRGanZ12zOmgBltL">Flavour of the week</a> by American Hi-FiA Dead LiePlenty of Taylor Swift references in this one."But she's dead" when Hannah tells Chris that Chloe has turned up on Jen's doorstep. Look <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/3tmd-ClpJxA?si=ZCEGjrujWa_XB4te">What you made me do</a> - Taylor SwiftAll the street names during Jen and Chloe's undercover surveillance are song titles from Evermore and Folklore albums.A Dangerous Lie"I only brought this dress so you could take it off" Hannah realises that her and Chris night isn't going to be full of love making.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/G_GneCw-IoA?si=CvoMgmEgdmpxMhM_">Dress</a> Taylor SwiftHow many did you notice?

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Claire is the author of the Detective Jen Garner Series of FIVE thrilling crime reads.

Claire Sheldon - Crime Thriller Author

Sally Jenkins - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sally-jenkins.com/2024/10/24/5-questions-about-writing-with-claire-sheldon/">5 Questions About Writing</a>Morton S Gray - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mortonsgray.com/2024/10/21/who-is-the-real-claire-sheldon/">Who is the real Claire Sheldon</a>Kirsty Ferry - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rosethornramblings.wordpress.com/2024/10/24/a-catch-up-with-claire/">A Catch up with Claire</a>Anni Rose - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://anniroseauthor.co.uk/2024/10/24/claire-sheldon-a-dead-lie/">A Dead Lie interview</a>Kirsty Ferry - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rosethornramblings.wordpress.com/2022/05/12/claire-comes-back/">Claire comes back</a>Anni Rose - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://anniroseauthor.co.uk/2022/05/20/claire-sheldon-a-burning-lie/">A Burning Lie interview</a>Morton S Gray -<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mortonsgray.com/2020/06/22/claire-sheldon-the-day-that-changed-my-life/"> The day that changed my life</a>Chris Penhall -<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.chrispenhall.co.uk/blog/a-burning-lie-claire-sheldon/"> A Burning Lie Interview</a>Eight Albums - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://eightalbums.co.uk/claire-sheldon.html">Claire Sheldon</a>Anni Rose - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://anniroseauthor.co.uk/2021/09/23/interviewing-chris-jackson/">Chris Jackson Interview</a>Kirsty Ferry - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rosethornramblings.wordpress.com/2021/03/05/where-claire-writes/">Where Claire Writes</a>Chris Penhall - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.chrispenhall.co.uk/blog/claire-sheldons-debut-book-perfect-lie/">A Perfect Lie</a>Carol Thomas - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.carol-thomas.co.uk/writing-wednesday-with-claire-sheldon/">Writing Wednesday</a>A Life In Books - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bookliterati.com/a-life-in-books-with-claire-sheldon/">Claire Sheldon</a>A Little Book Problem - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://alittlebookproblem.co.uk/2020/09/04/friday-night-drinks-with-claire-sheldon/">Friday Night Drinks</a>Carol Thomas - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.carol-thomas.co.uk/claire-sheldon-chats-about-her-debut-perfect-lie/">A Perfect Lie</a>Kirsty Ferry - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rosethornramblings.wordpress.com/2020/06/12/call-out-to-claire/">A Call out to Claire</a>Unstoppable Author - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://theunstoppableauthor.com/how-to-be-unstoppable-claire-sheldon-on-surviving-the-rollercoaster-of-getting-published/">Roller Coaster of Publication</a>

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Packed with breathtaking twists and turns, fans of Joy Ellis, Helen H. Durrant, J.M. Dalgliesh or Lynda La Plante will be hooked by this utterly addictive crime thriller.

A Dead Lie -  was packed with twists which is just how I love my thrillers - this had me chopping and changing my theories right up until the reveal, another plus, that I couldn't work out what was going on!

As an avid reader of crime novels, I really enjoyed "A Silent Child", the second book in Claire's series. It was easy to read and gripping from the beginning. I have also read the author's debut novel, "Perfect Lie", which I would also recommend as it gives you more detail into the background of the characters, being the first book in the series. I am looking forward to the next installment!

A Perfect Lie - A debut novel that gripped me from the first page. This book has many twists that keep you reading and guessing. I definitely recommend you read this book if you love a good mystery. I honestly cannot believe it was the first book by this author. Its also the part of a series.... so I'm ready to read book 2, A Silent Child next.

A good story enthralled from the beginning until the end I could have gone on some what more can't wait to start the next one as I live in Derbyshire it makes it seem so real

Everything was shock after shock after shock to the dramatic conclusion.

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What is ‘perfect’ trying to hide?All paperbacks can be signed and dedicated

A Perfect Lie - Paperback

What is ‘perfect’ trying to hide?

A Perfect Lie - Ebook

The streets are no place for a child ...All paperbacks can be signed and dedicated

A Silent Child - Paperback

The streets are no place for a child ...

A Silent Child - Ebook

When a deadly explosion brings secrets and lies to light …All paperbacks can be signed and dedicated

A Burning Lie - Paperback

When a deadly explosion brings secrets and lies to light …

A Burning Lie - Ebook

Meet Detective Jen Garner: Devoted Wife, Perfect Mother... With a dark past she'll do anything to outrun.All paperbacks can be signed and dedicated

A Dead Lie -Paperback

Meet Detective Jen Garner: Devoted Wife, Perfect Mother... With a dark past she'll do anything to outrun.

A Dead Lie - Ebook

When politicians and the press peddle dangerous lies, innocent people can find themselves in the firing line …

A Dangerous Lie - Paperback 

A Dangerous Lie - Ebook

Three absolutely gripping and totally addictive crime thrillers full of twists

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lives in Nottingham with her family, and their dog Podrick. Claire suffers from Multiple Sclerosis but that doesn’t stop her writing, releasing her Perfect Lie in 2020 with A Silent Child and A Burning Lie and A Dead Lie Following later. &nbsp; When Claire isn't working, she enjoys reading crime novels and listening to music - the band Jimmy Eat World is her biggest muse! But she’s really a Swiftie at heart.&nbsp;The inspiration for her novels comes from the hours spent watching The Bill with her grandparents and auntie; then later, Spooks and other detective programmes like Morse, A Touch of Frost and Midsummer Murders with a sprinkle of day dreaming.

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The Hobcast - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://assets.pippa.io/shows/646f7fb53c7f5e001173a62e/1734532046623-0bfdc244-d511-4551-8a6e-d8cbba25b2b1.mp3">Claire Sheldon</a>Criminal Inspired - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/criminally-inspired-episode-05-claire-sheldon/id1740832157?i=1000652187236">Claire Sheldon</a>Chris Penhall - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://westwiltsradio.com/shows/12-171024-books-and-tunes-episode-12/">Books and Tunes</a>Chris Penhall -<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://soundcloud.com/user-499939452/claire-sheldon-on-books"> Talking to my friends about books!</a>

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UK Crime Book Club - C<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/live/JgnnclXp-AE?feature=shared">laire Sheldon</a>UK Crime Book Club - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/stjKKDnqYkk?feature=shared">A Burning Lie</a>UK Crime Book Club - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/live/vmGpIjFlkEo?feature=shared">A Silent Child</a>

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Every 3rd week of the month, I'll be there listening to some great authors. September 26th - Sally Jenkins February 17th - Steven Dunne Cooper Cogs - Long Eaton

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What is ‘perfect’ trying to hide?Jen Garner tries her best to be ‘wife and mother of the year’. She helps organise school plays and accompanies her husband to company dinners, all with a big smile on her face.But Jen has started to receive strange gifts in the post ... first flowers, then a sympathy card.It could just be a joke; that’s what she tells herself. But then the final ‘gift’ arrives, and Jen has to question why somebody is so intent on shattering her life into pieces ...

A Perfect Lie

The streets are no place for a child ...After a traumatic event that almost ripped Jen Garner’s family apart, life is finally starting to get back to normal.Then a woman’s body is found in the river. Shortly afterwards, a young boy is discovered wandering the streets. He refuses to speak to anyone, just repeats one name over and over, to the confusion of most of the local authorities –but Jen knows exactly who he’s asking for, and it’s enough to make her blood run cold ...

A Silent Child

When a deadly explosion brings secrets and lies to light …A city shaken to its foundations by a fire in a well-known music venue. A nightclub owner seemingly more concerned about money than the lives of the young people who fill the dance floor at the end of every week. A dangerous bomber still on the loose.All things that Detective Jen Garner must face in her first week of local level policing whilst trying to start afresh and finally make a break with her past.Working alongside DI Chris Jackson, it’s crucial that Jen connects the dots to bring the culprit to justice. But it seems that everywhere Jen turns there is somebody with something to hide – and whilst she and her team attempt to unravel a web of lies years in the making, could the bomber be getting ready to strike again?

A Burning Lie

The First three books in the Jen Garner Series

Detective Jen Garner Boxset!

The past won't stay buried . . . and neither will she.Jen Garner's life is a delicate balancing act between her past as an undercover police officer and her present as a mother trying to build a new life for her family.Until a woman claiming to be her best friend, Chloe Seaward, shows up on her doorstep.But Chloe died years ago during an undercover operation.Now everything that Jen has built begins to unravel.Because Chloe's reappearance isn't just a shock - it's a threat.Caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse with no one she can trust, can Jen uncover the truth . . . and keep her family safe?

A Dead Lie

When politicians and the press peddle dangerous lies, innocent people can find themselves in the firing line … It was meant to be a night off duty for Jen Garner and Hannah Littlefair, spent celebrating the achievement of a dear old friend in a luxury hotel penthouse suite. But crime doesn’t take a night off, as they’re soon to find out … When gunshots ring out in the hotel, their fun evening is brought to an abrupt and sickening end as Jen, Hannah and the rest of their party realise they’re in the midst of an escalating situation that is so complex that its ripples are felt far outside the walls of the hotel they are now trapped in. And what’s worse is that it also involves some of the most vulnerable women and children in the country – people Jen and Hannah have a moral duty to help – and some very dangerous men who believe some very dangerous lies …

A Dangerous Lie

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Lu edited my first three books, so when I decided to self publish Lu was my first choice to be my editor! She's great and amazing. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lusanataylor.com/">https://www.lusanataylor.com/</a>

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Berni was responsible for my first three original covers and has gone on to make the cover for A Dangerous Lie. Check her out she's amazing!<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bernistevenscoverdesign.com/">https://www.bernistevenscoverdesign.com/</a>

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Every third Tuesday in the month I meet up with these amazing people to talk all about books! Come and Join us!

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We are a friendly group of book addicts that respect our fellow group members. We very rarely have confrontation in the group due to our zero tolerance of conflict!You can expect to make friends, increase your TBR (To Be Read) book pile and a decrease of bank balance! #SorryNotSorry

The Fiction Cafe Book Club!

Supportive Facebook group for authors and readers alike

We are a group to discuss and promote UK based crime fiction authors

UK Crime Book Club

Great supportive Facebook Group

This is a UK based group for everyone and anyone who loves reading crime fiction. Authors and readers are all welcome.

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Great Supportive Facbook group

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The MS Society 

Brilliant site for those with MS or want to know more about MS

Around 135 people are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis every week in the UK. That's one person every two hours.An MS diagnosis can be devastating, for both people with MS and their loved ones. You may feel lost, lonely and uncertain of the future. But you don't have to deal with it alone.The MS Trust is here to help everyone make sense of MS, from the moment of diagnosis and throughout your journey. We're here for you today, tomorrow and every day after, making sure a life with MS isn't a life defined by MS.

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Support for those suffering from MS are want to know more

The forum for mums and mums to be who are all suffering waiting diagnosis of MS. These are a great bunch of supportive mums. Who I'd be lost without

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My most favoutie book festival that I go to every year without fail!It's in Whitley Bay ever last weekend in February and you can find out more info<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://baytales.com/">https://baytales.com/</a>

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