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August 30, 2022
Crow Investigations Book 8 is coming!
It’s time to reveal the cover for Crow Investigations book eight, The Magpie Key. 
I think the designer (Stuart at Books Covered) has done a wonderful job, and I do hope you like it.
The book is out on 20th October in ebook and paperback (audio to follow) and is available for preorder!
Pre-Order The Magpie Key ebook
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March 10, 2022
The Broken Cage is OUT!
Hurrah! It’s publication day for book seven in my Crow Investigations series. 
Huge thanks to everyone who has already bought the book or spread the word – I truly appreciate your support!
You can get The Broken Cage in ebook or paperback from your preferred retailer (audio to follow):
www.books2read.com/TheBrokenCage
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February 22, 2022
Crow Investigations Book 7 is up for pre-order!
The seventh book in my Crow Investigations series is up for pre-order – meep! 
I’m very excited to announce that The Broken Cage will be released in ebook and paperback on 10th March (audiobook to follow later).
I think the cover designer has done another outstanding job and I hope you like it, too! 
Preorder from your favourite store 
https://books2read.com/TheBrokenCage
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November 23, 2021
The Shadow Wing audiobook has landed!
Yay! The audiobook of The Shadow Wing has landed! Thank you to the talented Kate Rawson for her excellent narration and the team at W. F. Howes. 
You can get it from all the usual retailers – or request it from your library!
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May 4, 2021
Crow Investigations Book 6 Coming Soon!
I’m excited to share that the sixth Crow Investigations book has a title and a release date – meep!
It’s called THE SHADOW WING and will be out on 20th July 2021.
The cover is by the talented Stuart Bache at Books Covered and I love the stark black-and-white imagery. Hope you like it, too! 
You can pre-order The Shadow Wing in ebook right now!
(Print pre-order details coming soon.)
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December 17, 2020
The Copper Heart: Crow Investigations Book Five is OUT NOW!
The fifth instalment of my Crow Investigations series, The Copper Heart, is out now!
Here are some store links to find The Copper Heart:
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Heavy is the head that wears the crown…
Lydia has taken over as the leader of the Crow Family and is trying to keep the criminality to the bare minimum. DCI Fleet has told her he is ‘all in’ but there have to be limits and Lydia doesn’t want to find out what they are.
When the head of the Silver Family, Alejandro, drops down dead, Lydia needs to work out whether it was natural causes or murder. And fast.
Lydia has made enemies of the Pearl King, Maria Silver, and her own uncle. Plus, her position at the top puts her in the sights of many more. Lydia has evaded death in the past, and is gaining greater mastery over her power every day, but now she isn’t just worried about saving herself…
Can Lydia find out what happened to Alejandro Silver before she runs out of luck?
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June 25, 2020
The Pearl King: Crow Investigations Book Four is OUT NOW!
Tradition. Loyalty. Respect. Murder. Normal Family stuff…
The fourth instalment of my Crow Investigations series, The Pearl King, is out now!
Here are some store links to find The Pearl King:
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Tradition. Loyalty. Respect. Murder. Normal Family stuff…
Lydia is pulled into the Crow Family business by her shady Uncle Charlie. He has decided that Lydia needs to learn the truth about her infamous Family and to step into her role within it – whether she likes it or not.
After Lydia’s wrongful arrest, her relationship with DCI Fleet is decidedly rocky, but when a teenage girl goes missing from Highgate Woods she must put aside her emotions and work the case.
Lydia is increasingly alarmed by Charlie’s methods, but is trapped by loyalty. Then a direct attack on the Crows raises the tension between the Families to boiling point, and the mysterious Pearl Family step out of the shadows.
Can Lydia restore balance to the magical Families of London without losing her soul?
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December 10, 2019
The Fox’s Curse: Crow Investigations Book Three is OUT NOW!
Meep! I really enjoyed writing The Fox’s Curse and am thrilled with the response to it so far. Thank you!
It got a shiny orange bestseller flag and was listed as a ‘hot new release’ but, more importantly, I’ve heard from lots of Lydia Crow fans that it’s their favourite one so far.
One of the most daunting things about writing a series is the fear that I will let folk down, so I’m mightily relieved!
Here are some links to buy The Fox’s Curse (or to check out the first chapter for free):
BOOK DEPOSITORY (FREE WORLDWIDE DELIVERY ON THE PAPERBACK)
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A cursed Fox. A vengeful Silver. A whole lot of trouble…
Lydia Crow has long suspected there is more beneath London than just trains, but has never been keen to poke around in the dark. But when Paul Fox, powerful member of the Fox Family, blackmails her into taking a case, she has no choice.
Investigating a suspicious death in a disused tunnel of the London Underground for her ex-boyfriend causes friction between her and DCI Fleet – and not the fun kind.
Uncle Charlie is still pressuring her to work for the Family business, her ghostly flatmate is looking for answers about his own demise, and Maria Silver is out for blood. Preferably Lydia’s.
With old alliances broken, it’s harder for Lydia to know who to trust. There is a big choice up ahead and it’s getting closer by the second. Lydia has to find a path in the darkness – and fast.
REVIEWS:
‘I’m completely hooked on this series, and it just gets better and better. The Fox’s Curse is so much fun – gripping, romantic and wonderfully atmospheric, with a cast of delightfully engaging characters. I can’t get enough of it!’ Clodagh Murphy
‘All my favourite things together- mystery, crime, a sassy female PI and a Magical underworld going on right under Londoner’s noses.’ A.L. Michael
‘The Lydia Crow books are a firm favourite of mine, combining intriguing crime fiction with a hint of other-worldly mysticism. The characters are brilliantly drawn, and Sarah Painter cleverly makes them believable despite them having magical powers – or even being dead. With just enough comedy to make the dark bits even darker, and the perfect amount of mystery, these books are a wonderful read. I can’t wait for the next one!’ Kerry Barrett
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May 27, 2019
Time To Solve Lydia Crow’s Next Mystery… THE SILVER MARK is OUT!
THE SILVER MARK is the second instalment in my urban fantasy mystery series, Crow Investigations.
It’s out NOW from all good book shops in ebook and paperback – yay!
The launch went really well and the book hit the ‘hot new releases’ and several charts on Amazon. Thank you so much if you have bought it already!
I had a lovely moment last week when The Night Raven and The Silver Mark were both in the top five of the Paranormal Suspense chart.
Even better, there have been some fabulous reviews posted online and I couldn’t be happier. Or more relieved!
Here are some links to buy The Silver Mark (or check out the first chapter for free):
BOOK DEPOSITORY (FREE WORLDWIDE DELIVERY)
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London is Lydia Crow’s city so when a man is found hanged under Blackfriars Bridge, she takes it personally.
Driven by her desire to improve her fledgling P.I. skills and an innate sense of justice, Lydia investigates. Even when it seems as if the Silver Family might be involved, Lydia refuses to back down.
The Silver Family, who run the finest law firm in London, have a gift for persuasion. In the Bad Old Days it was said they could make a man jump off a roof by convincing him he could fly. But that’s all in the past… Isn’t it?
Everybody wants something from Lydia: Her Uncle Charlie wants her to join the infamous Family Business, her ghostly flatmate wants her to test her power, DCI Fleet wants a relationship, and the Silver Family want her to keep her nose out.
Trouble is, Lydia has never been much good at taking orders. And London in a heatwave is a dangerous place to be…
What reviewers are saying on Amazon…
‘To love a series, you have to love the protagonist – and I do. Lydia is brave, witty, vulnerable, headstrong, and lovable, and struggles with a fierce sense of integrity… Tensions are building, conflicts are threatened, and there is an intriguing amount of undeveloped power hinted at for several characters. I’m very much looking forward to following Lydia in her future adventures. (May those adventures follow as soon as humanly possible!)’
‘I’m a great fan of both Paul Cornell and Ben Aaronovitch, with their stories of Magical London. Lydia can certainly hold her own with the Shadow Police and Peter Grant.’
‘I loved learning more about the magical families of London, and watching Lydia and Fleet’s friendship develop.The Silver Mark was so exciting I read it in one sitting, ignoring all the other calls for my time, along the huge pile of other books which were before this one in the queue!
It is fantastic, and I can’t wait for the next one.’
CLICK HERE FOR BOOK ONE – THE NIGHT RAVEN
BOOK THREE OF CROW INVESTIGATIONS COMING LATE 2019!
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May 3, 2019
COMING SOON! The Silver Mark: Crow Investigations Book Two
The second instalment of my urban fantasy mystery series, Crow Investigations, is out this month. Meep!
I’m thrilled with the cover and hope you like it, too…
London is Lydia Crow’s city so when a man is found hanged under Blackfriars Bridge, she takes it personally.
Driven by her desire to improve her fledgling P.I. skills and an innate sense of justice, Lydia investigates. Even when it seems as if the Silver Family might be involved, Lydia refuses to back down.
The Silver Family, who run the finest law firm in London, have a gift for persuasion. In the Bad Old Days it was said they could make a man jump off a roof by convincing him he could fly. But that’s all in the past… Isn’t it?
Everybody wants something from Lydia: Her Uncle Charlie wants her to join the infamous Family Business, her ghostly flatmate wants her to test her power, DCI Fleet wants a relationship, and the Silver Family want her to keep her nose out.
Trouble is, Lydia has never been much good at taking orders. And London in a heatwave is a dangerous place to be…
As you may have noticed, I’m not excellent at updating this news page…
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