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Infernos: A Lesbian Detective Novel
Everything can change in a heartbeat…
Jordan and Ellie are looking forward to a weekend away with their daughter, but an incident at the precinct derails their plans.
Ellie must make difficult decisions for the safety of her friends, while Jordan’s visit to a witness doesn’t go as planned.
Their tightly knit group has survived many close calls, but have they reached their limits? And with their own house in trouble, will the public still trust them?
Jordan and Ellie might face one of their most serious challenges yet—while the past is never far behind.
Jordan and Ellie are looking forward to a weekend away with their daughter, but an incident at the precinct derails their plans.
Ellie must make difficult decisions for the safety of her friends, while Jordan’s visit to a witness doesn’t go as planned.
Their tightly knit group has survived many close calls, but have they reached their limits? And with their own house in trouble, will the public still trust them?
Jordan and Ellie might face one of their most serious challenges yet—while the past is never far behind.
209 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 16, 2025
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Barbara Winkes
99 books212 followersBarbara Winkes writes suspense and romance with lesbian characters at the center. She has always loved stories in which women persevere and lift each other up. Expect high drama and happy endings.
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January 15, 2025
Never a dull moment…
Jordan and Ellie’s plans to get a weekend away with their daughter are disrupted when work comes calling. An incident has them both busy, as Ellie is tasked with making decisions that could affect her friends. Meanwhile, Jordan’s visit to a witness isn’t going well either.
I love the few books I have already read of the Carpenter and Harding series, so it is always great to check back in with Jordan and Ellie and get an update on their lives. They never seem to have much luck in getting some downtime and this time was no exception. They always seem to be in demand and needed for something, that is more often than not a threat to one or both of them, and those they love, just highlighting the dangers of the carers they have chosen. Each time they always surprise me with how they deal with the situation and pull it altogether in the end through sheer determination and hard work.
It was a heartbreaking they had an interruption to family time this time, but I knew they’d reap the rewards of their sacrifices and still get the time in the end, because it’s just what they do. Another very exciting instalment in the series.
Jordan and Ellie’s plans to get a weekend away with their daughter are disrupted when work comes calling. An incident has them both busy, as Ellie is tasked with making decisions that could affect her friends. Meanwhile, Jordan’s visit to a witness isn’t going well either.
I love the few books I have already read of the Carpenter and Harding series, so it is always great to check back in with Jordan and Ellie and get an update on their lives. They never seem to have much luck in getting some downtime and this time was no exception. They always seem to be in demand and needed for something, that is more often than not a threat to one or both of them, and those they love, just highlighting the dangers of the carers they have chosen. Each time they always surprise me with how they deal with the situation and pull it altogether in the end through sheer determination and hard work.
It was a heartbreaking they had an interruption to family time this time, but I knew they’d reap the rewards of their sacrifices and still get the time in the end, because it’s just what they do. Another very exciting instalment in the series.
January 22, 2025
Ellie and Jordan are ready for their getaway with Meri with just a few hours of work separating them from their break. Only things don’t happen as they should.
Jordan comes up against a maniac and Ellie comes up against a whole load of maniacs.
This was a fantastic addition to the Carpenter/Harding series of books. Action packed and fast paced the book moves at a gallop at the start before slowing down to a canter for the second half but no less intense.
A small teaser is left at the end for what will hopefully become the next book. Assuming there are still plenty of ‘I’words to use to keep the series running.
Jordan comes up against a maniac and Ellie comes up against a whole load of maniacs.
This was a fantastic addition to the Carpenter/Harding series of books. Action packed and fast paced the book moves at a gallop at the start before slowing down to a canter for the second half but no less intense.
A small teaser is left at the end for what will hopefully become the next book. Assuming there are still plenty of ‘I’words to use to keep the series running.
February 7, 2025
Nice addition to the series
Another good addition to an awesome series... But seriously, does this department ever catch a break or are they like the only target the misogynists can find!?! Sign of the times when I'm thinking "What happened to just good old basic murder days... " *sighs & waits impatiently for the next book to come out*
Another good addition to an awesome series... But seriously, does this department ever catch a break or are they like the only target the misogynists can find!?! Sign of the times when I'm thinking "What happened to just good old basic murder days... " *sighs & waits impatiently for the next book to come out*
March 22, 2025
Wonderful to catch up with old friends Jordan and Ellie. That's what Infernos feels like. Fancy raiding a police station. What threads to unravel. Just as I think I can heave a sigh of certainty the last paragraph leaves me hanging. So well written, Barbara Winkes
January 26, 2025
Carpenter/ Harding series are never a disappointment. Infernos: lesbian detective novel is a thriller with twists and turns, the suspense will keep you on your tip toes.
February 6, 2025
Holy cow! What a ride. This story hooks you in the first chapter. So much excitement in the opening pages, the book goes on to keep Jordan and Ellie busy juggling cases. As usual, Barbara has plenty of characters to keep you guessing what will happen next. This series is one of my favorites and I will be sad to see it end, but until then keep them coming!
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