London is under attack. But within the rubble, a greater danger lurks… The Luftwaffe has been bombing London continuously since September 1940.During a bombing raid, Madeline Fairfax is caught in her kitchen whilst cooking for her husband and children. She becomes trapped in the rear of her home, but regains consciousness just in time to see a familiar face, offering hope of rescue. But instead, Madeline is tragically strangled to death.As a dangerous murderer uses the Blitz to cover their crime, local detective Jamie Barton enlists the help of Madeline’s sister and volunteer firefighter, Penny Miller to help. Now, caught in a web of uncertainty and mistrust, a grieving Penny must find the truth and do whatever it takes to protect those she loves most. Together, will they unravel this case before it's too late…? A gripping and completely addictive page-turner set in World War Two London during the Blitz. Perfect for fans of Suzanne Goldring and Kate Quinn. Readers are gripped Under a Lightning Sky:'A gripping WWII mystery…kept me up late pacing through the pages. Unputdownable!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Plenty of twists and turns in this mystery, great historical detail that’s smoothly woven in with a touch of romance.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A great mystery with many twists and turns!’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Exciting and realistic. Well-developed characters, surprises and many tense moments. I couldn't stop reading it – I loved this novel!’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Pam Lecky has a great writing style!’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Read it in two sittings, if sleep hadn't prevailed I would have devoured it in one.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐'The writing was convincing, I got a vivid image of London and its inhabitants. A great novel!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐In this riveting 20th-century story, Penny Miller, the amateur sleuth, is driven by the memory of her sister, Madeline, to uncover the truth behind the heinous crime committed under the guise of the Blitz. The military backdrop adds a layer of tension and urgency to her quest, making Under a Lightning Sky a must-read for fans of historical fiction.For fans of Cara Devlin (Penance for the Dead), Mary Lancaster (Escape of the Scoundrel), Grace Burrowes (The Last True Gentleman), Rachel Wesson (Light Rises), and Catherine Hokin (What Only We Know).HarperCollins 2024
